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Gwynne Hogan @gwynnefitz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Brooklyn Democratic Party County Committee meeting has ended, the rules changes were passed with hundreds of proxy votes, Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn was nowhere to be found. Chaos reigned. dispatch for @thecityreporter.nyc www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/09/23/b...
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Raucous Brooklyn Party Meeting Rubber Stamps Rule Changes That Judge Found to Be Illegal
Embattled Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn didn’t attend Wednesday’s chaotic meeting, where four of her allies contended with an angry crowd of opposition leaders.
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🌬Breeze @cool-summer-breeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is the Stolen Neighbors Quilt. Each of the 11,000 squares represents a person taken by ICE in Minnesota.
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
While Bibi Netanyahu lies and divides at the UN, Mayor Mamdani is planting trees with Gazan refugees at Gracie Mansion. The contrast couldn’t be more stark.
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Rachel Holliday Smith @rachelholliday.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As the crowd grew louder, party leaders kept pointing to security to have people removed from the auditorium. But Tatiana Dunlap, a public safety officer for CUNY, said that wasn’t her job. “This is your meeting,” she said. “We don’t arrest people for yelling.” @gwynnefitz.bsky.social's latest:
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Raucous Brooklyn Party Meeting Rubber-Stamps Rule Changes That Judge Found Illegal
Embattled Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn didn’t attend Wednesday’s chaotic meeting, where four of her allies contended with an angry crowd of opposition leaders.
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
He’s a war criminal. He SHOULD be arrested.
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Whitney Curry Wimbish @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The youngest person his pager attack killed was 9-year-old Fatima Abdullah, who had just started 4th grade. The pager was on a table when it went off and she picked it up to take to her dad. It exploded in her face and reports said it covered the room in her blood. She wanted to learn English.
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Renee’s brain ain’t right!
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This is classic Renee! Black on Black racism. Expect no better from her.
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This says it all. She can’t face the music or the shit she created. Time to go Rodneyse!
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 24/09/2026
Assembly member @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social tore into the presiding officers, noting that among other things, a copy of the amendments considered had not been distributed five days before as required. I've never seen her so mad.
Jo Ann Simon shouts at the meeting. Furious.
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 24/09/2026
The meeting started hours late, after which party leaders repeatedly ignored questions about proxy votes and whether procedural rules had been followed while pushing through votes to validate Bichotte-Hermelyn's power grab. District Leader and reformer Akel Williams' expression kind of says it all.
Akel Williams stands at the mic at the meeting with a shocked/exasperated/wtf expression on his face, throwing one hand up, palm up, in a shocked/exasperated/wtf gesture.
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 24/09/2026
This Brooklyn Democratic Party County Committee meeting was an anti-democratic disgrace. Shame on the leaders of the party, who ignored legitimate questions from reformers, tried to get the cops to eject people, insulted dissenters, and pushed through Bichotte-Hermelyn's power grab. 📷🧵
Rob Robinson, Anthony Beckford, Renee Collymore, and Alan Rokoff presiding over the Brooklyn Democrats meeting. Banner on their table reads "Brooklyn Democrats / Kings County Democratic County Committee"
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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
With only 7 weeks until the midterms, Dems need a Brooklyn party that knocks on doors and wins races, not one that is preoccupied with fighting its own voters. Join us tomorrow morning before the County Committee meeting to call for an end to this ongoing misuse of party funds.
Poster featuring a photo by Greg Pak of NYC Public Jumaane Williams speaking at a previous Brooklyn Can't Wait rally alongside State Senator Andrew Gounardes, Democratic nominee for NY Assembly Chris McCreight, and District Leader Omar Hardy. The text of the poster reads:

Rally and Press Conference
Immediately preceding the Brooklyn Dems County Committee Meeting
Wednesday 9:00 am
September 23, 2026
275 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Our history and our cultural institutions belong to the American people—not to the President! They're a part of our story as a nation, and it belongs to all of us. That’s why Reps. Kweisi Mfume, Jonathan Jackson, and I are fighting to protect the Smithsonian. #HandsOffOurHistory
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Rep. Stansbury: Our history belongs to us - not Trump!
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We’ve got a plan — we need you to be part of it. SIGN UP! Join us this weekend to help spread the word. We have more than 30 events across the city. Find one near you at the link in our bio! @handsoffnyc.bsky.social HandsOffNyc.com linktr.ee/HandsOffNYC
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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We’re just ONE WEEK away from our fundraiser for @movementvoter.bsky.social! Join us and awesome Brooklyn partners @lidbk.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social and Arts4Choice for a fun evening focused on building progressive power. A raffle and live music await you! Sign up here: bit.ly/fund_mvp
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The courage, resiliency, and determination of the American people were on full display today at the Kennedy Center. It was a gorgeous thing to see.
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Congress: Cosponsor the Protect Gulf Life Act. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Tell Congress: Cosponsor the Protect Gulf Life Act
The Gulf of Mexico is home to sea turtles, whales, manatees, sharks, and countless other animals that depend on healthy ocean habitat. But a sweeping federal decision has put many of these species at ...
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 24/08/2026
Proud to announce that New York City has registered a record 4,200 New Yorkers in our doula care program.  Pregnancy and childbirth are life-changing moments. No one should be forced to navigate them alone.
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Mayor Mamdani Expands Access to Doula Care Across NYC as Citywide Initiative Surpasses 4,000 People Served
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026
Omar Hardy, incoming district leader for AD56, speaking out against Bichotte-Hermelyn's power grab.
Omar Hardy speaks into the mic. Sign behind him reads "HONOR THE ELECTION"
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026
Shaquana Boykin, district leader for AD57, laughed a bit as she started to speak -- she essentially said she had to COLLECT herself for a moment before speaking because she was so mad at this power grab.
Shaquana Boykin, district leader for AD57, smiles as she gestures and speaks at the mic.
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026
Public advocate @jumaane.bsky.social spoke powerfully, taking on Bichotte-Hermelyn's claim that she's packing the committee in the name of "diversity." He talked about diversity as the FLOOR. On top of that we have to have democratic procedures and policies. Not this kind of power grab.
Jumaane Williams speaks on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall as other protestors look on, including Andrew Gounardes and Emmitt Sklar.
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026
Big turnout of Brooklyn electeds to denounce Bichotte-Hermelyn's power grab and support @juliopenabk.com. @shahanafrombk.bsky.social, @cmalexaaviles.bsky.social, @agounardes.bsky.social in this picture. More to come in the 🧵!
Alexa Avilés speaks at the rally. Shahana Hanif, Julio Peña, Andrew Gounadres flank her. People hold signs saying things like "HONOR THE ELECTION"
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026
The @newkingsdems.bsky.social coalition of 22 incoming district leaders have pledged to support @juliopenabk.com, a district leader from Sunset Park, as the new Brooklyn Democratic Party chair. www.newkingsdemocrats.com/brooklyn_can...
Julio Peña speaks to a gaggle of reporters at Borough Hall after the rally. Brad Lander and Jo Anne Simon visible in the background talking to constituents.
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026
Democrats in Brooklyn just elected enough new district leaders to replace Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Bichotte-Hermelyn. But Bichotte-Hermelyn is now pushing a plan to pack the committee that elects the chair, which would let her retain power. These protestors aren't happy about that!
protestor holding a sign that says "NO KINGS FOR DEMS / BACK OFF BICHOTTE HERMELYN"
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 25/08/2026
Big rally today at Borough Hall against Brooklyn Democratic Party chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn's undemocratic power grab. Here a huge group of Brooklyn electeds and district leaders applaud @juliopenabk.com, their choice for the new Brooklyn Democratic Party chair. 🧵
Brooklyn electeds and Brooklyn Democratic district leaders and other supporters stand on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall applauding Julio Peña. Some folks in the picture include Shahana Hanif, Andrew Gounardes, Bobby Carroll, Emmitt Sklar, and Mike DeCillis.
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Demand Representative Hakeem Jeffries support Medicare for All! act.medicare4all.org/sign/mfa-fcn...
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Demand Representative Hakeem Jeffries support Medicare for All!
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Do we have a lynching crisis in the United States of America in 2026? It sure seems like it. If you’re white—DO SOMETHING. Use your voice! Because this is horrific and unacceptable.
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Worried about AI? Please make this call! A Democrat is working with Republicans to pass a bill that would preempt state-level AI regulation. It’s not good, and you can help stop it. Script in 1st comment.
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: Stand with the Disneyland Entertainment Cast Members! Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...
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Stand with the Disneyland Entertainment Cast Members!
Sign your name today and show your solidarity with the Cast Members of Disneyland! By signing your name, you let the workers know that we have your support and you let the Disneyland management know t...
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 11/08/2026
We know how to win: organize, vote early, help our neighbors, and make sure every eligible voter can cast a ballot and have it counted.
WE'RE NOT WAITING FOR ELECTION DAY.
WE'RE BUILDING MOMENTUM NOW.
INDIVISIBLE
HANDS OFF OUR VOTE
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I strongly support this bill that will keep Amazon (which I stopped ordering from years ago b/c they are anti-worker & support the fascist-in-chief) from taking responsibility for their workers! @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social hope you’re signing on!
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell the Public Service Commission to stop overcharging heat pump customers for their electricity . Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/new-...
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Tell the Public Service Commission to stop overcharging heat pump customers for their electricity
This month, Alliance for a Green Economy teamed up with Earthjustice, the Environmental Defense Fund, Rewiring America, Sierra Club, and the Building Decarbonization Coalition to file a petition with ...
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New Kings Democrats @newkingsdems.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
"A huge coalition that goes across BK of people who want a strong party for elections this November and beyond." The next BK Dems Chair @juliopenabk.com and NKD leaders joined Ben Max to share a vision of a party that lives up to its promise. Listen wherever you get your podcasts:
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Reformers Set for Takeover of Brooklyn Democratic Party
Podcast Episode · Max Politics · August 7 · 1h 8m
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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
By UNANIMOUS consent, the Senate adjourned for recess until Monday, September 14 without passing the SAVE America Act. Nobody objected to the request, or asked for a roll call vote.
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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 07/08/2026
Hey, I made a video for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! Please, @mayor.nyc.gov, don't let the billionaires get their hands on our kids! Give us a full 2 year "A.i." moratorium for the schools - for students and teachers, 2K-12! (PLEASE share - and tell the mayor what YOU think at HeyMamdani.fyi !)
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Julie Wegener @julieweg.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The solution is to pass the New York Health Act to guarantee healthcare to all New Yorkers regardless of employment or immigration status. I am a physician and have seen up close the cruelty of our current system. Mayor Mamdani was a champion of the NY Health Act when he was in the NYS Assembly.
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Christine Sotmary @sotmary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The New York Health Act is the only comprehensive solution to all the cuts - ACA, Essential Plan and soon Medicaid itself. Doctors are losing patients and hospitals are worried for their bottom line. Universal Healthcare would fix all of it.
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ashfoxly.bsky.social @ashfoxly.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Why doesn’t NYS respond to these cuts by adopting the New York Health Act (M4A for NYS)? The savings could more than cover the cuts while providing everyone with healthcare and liberate us from the whims of the federal government. Let’s set aside the half measures & focus on the real deal.
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Dr Damien Archbold @nycdoc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Healthcare is a public service and should be paid with a progressive tax. Tying healthcare to employment harms people when they are most vulnerable while enriching billionaires - let’s take healthcare off the bargaining table by passing the New York Health Act in 2027.
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Physicians for a National Health Program - NY Metro Chapter @pnhpnymetro.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The only real & sustainable solution to the healthcare crisis & federal cuts is to pass the NY Health Act & provide care as a public good for ALL in NY. We can lead the way to Medicare for All & we will save billions of dollars in NY alone in the process. Fight for healthcare as a human right!
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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
1. the whole "disappointing night" thing is pure cope. El-Sayed beat the establishment candidate despite being outspent 10:1, that's an earthquake 2. primary polls are just not great and everyone needs to spend the next week going really, really hard for Peggy Flanagan
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bkswjennie.bsky.social @bkswjennie.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Just like Nuremberg, those fucking concentration camp guards must be held accountable!!
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
ICE has killed another person, this time by depriving him of life-sustaining medication for a known medical condition. Jesus Manuel Arenas-Silva was detained on Thursday. He was dead by Monday. Per @detentionwatchnetwork.org:
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Susan Collins faces political liability. PAXIS says: The victim was not the person agents sought. Masked agents, unmarked cars, no body cameras, hallmarks of a gang trying to carjack you. Collins funded ICE. Maine voters are linking her to a killing with no accountability. GoFundMe.com/PAXIS
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
What a ridiculous response!
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 15/07/2026
The deaths of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Guerrero raise serious questions and are creating enormous fear in our communities. (1/2)
Overlayed a photo of people protesting ICE are two green circles. One with a letter inside and another with a photo of Rep. Jayapal. At the bottom is text that reads: "NEW: Jayapal, Garcia, Pingree, Raskin, Thompson call for independent investigations into Killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Johan Sebastian Guerrero AND demand ICE halt removal proceedings against witnesses"
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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Another man has died in 🧊 custody today. This makes 22 in 2026 alone. I don’t know how to say this anymore clearly: PEOPLE ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO DIE  FROM IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT. Speak up. Get involved. No one is safe when this is happening where we live.
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