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James Dennis Hoff

@jamesdennishoff.bsky.social
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Writer, educator, labor activist, and member of Left Voice. I teach at The City University of New York.

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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This is is so infuriating. The argument is all about "cultural capital" but elides the fact that 2nd, 3rd or 4th generation college students tend to have more money, thus more time to study, not to mention suffer through the many years of low income wages from being a grad assistant or adjunct.
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The Working Class Face a ‘Class Ceiling’ in Elite Occupations
Being female or a person of color has long been seen as a disadvantage in hiring and promotion. A new study of college professors shows that class may loom as large.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Meanwhile the Times is running ads like this. WTF is Splunk? I cant even tell reality from satire anymore.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
AI is now officially too big to fail. So big in fact that we can't even pass basic regulations on it without worrying about economic collapse. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/u...
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Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex.
The president seems driven chiefly by the sense that A.I. is the way to economic growth, and nothing can be allowed to stand in its way.
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Susan Collins Voted To Fund ICE, On April 23rd 2026, In A 50-48 Party Line Vote, With NO Reforms.
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Sam Carliner @saminthecan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I wrote about how the case of the Prairieland Defendants shows the necessity a massive movement in defense of democratic rights. open.substack.com/pub/saminthe...
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Sentencing of the Prairieland Defendants Necessitates a Massive Movement against ICE and Repression
Trump’s escalating attacks from Texas to Minnesota will be defeated in the streets.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
These monsters won't be satisfied until they own every inch of Palestinian land.
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
As President Trump seeks to normalize Arab relations with Israel, Netanyahu is moving forward with a plan to expand the occupation of vast portions of the Gaza Strip.
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Israel Announces the Occupation of 70% of Gaza - Left Voice
As President Trump seeks to normalize Arab relations with Israel, Netanyahu is moving forward with a plan to expand the occupation of vast portions of the Gaza Strip.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
My latest for Left Voice on Mamdani's shell-game of a balanced budget.
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 17/05/2026
I will never get over how much Roxy Music-era Brian Eno looks like Riff Raff from the Rocky Horror Picture Show
Brian Eno, musical genius and Richard O'Brien understudy
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Norway’s most important radical left party, Rødt, is increasingly at odds with its youth group, the Red Youth. While Rødt continues to integrate itself into the state, its youth is searching for alternative perspectives.
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Norway's Red Youth in Troubled Waters - Left Voice
Norway’s most important radical left party, Rødt, is increasingly at odds with its youth group, the Red Youth. While Rødt continues to integrate itself into the state, its youth is searching for alter...
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Faced with harsh repression, students at Latin America’s largest public university have been on strike for more than 20 days to demand increased funding for public education and against dire conditions at the university.
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University Students and Workers Unite in Brazil Against Repression and Austerity - Left Voice
Faced with harsh repression, students at Latin America’s largest public university have been on strike for more than 20 days to demand increased funding for public education and against dire condition...
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Thoroughly researched analysis of the real threat of the Hantavirus and the pandemics to come under capitalism.
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Xi Jinping exploited Trump’s weaknesses, secured the image of a meeting between equals, and reestablished Taiwan as a red line in the bilateral relationship.
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Xi Jinping Called the Shots at the U.S.-China Summit while Trump Displayed His Weakness - Left Voice
Xi Jinping exploited Trump’s weaknesses, secured the image of a meeting between equals, and reestablished Taiwan as a red line in the bilateral relationship.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
"My heart is in my pocket..."
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 10/05/2026
The Shell oil company reported $6.9 billion in profits during the first quarter, exceeding shareholder expectations.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
My latest for @leftvoice.bsky.social on the demise of Our Time and the tragedy of reformism.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Please tell me this is real.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Why would anyone who had any respect for the working class go to a party where the Zuck is present? They're all beyond redemption.
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Olivia Wood @oliviawood.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
CUNY has reinstated three of the fired four, but there’s still one more who needs her job back! @mayor.nyc.gov please intervene with @cunychancellor.bsky.social to get our colleague back at work, since he’s apparently unwilling to do it on his own . May the #FiredFourth be with CUNY
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Today's rallies were inspiring and a sign of increasing militancy. But we have much work ahead of us comrades.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Report from the flotilla: "In close proximity to Greek waters, the boats were approached by military speedboats, which identified themselves as “Israeli,” pointing lasers and semi-automatic weapons, ordering those on board to move to the bow of the vessels and kneel. The boats’ communications are...
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The second Global Sumud Flotilla is being attacked by Israel off the coast of Cyprus. Totally illegal violation of international law. www.youtube.com/live/-yWq2nY...
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INTERCEPTION GSF LIVE NOW
YouTube video by Global Sumud Flotilla
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
While U.S. politicians were cowering under buffet tables topped with lobster tails and champagne, fearing for their lives, the Iranians released this slapping track. Let's make this the #1 song in America. youtu.be/2R7xUxtd5Bk?...
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We Love Americans — But Not Their Leaders | New LEGO Video from IRAN
YouTube video by Sophmara
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Apparently these ghouls are just gonna go back to their dinner and bad jokes. What a disgusting cast of worthless sycophants.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
"Our program is going to resume momentarily,” WHCA president Weijia Jiang just said
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Mamdani's NYPD in action.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
For the liberals everything is about corruption, but never about the actual fundamental structures of society. Bouie talking like a freshman poli sci major. It's embarrassing.
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Opinion | Trump Corrupts, and Absolute Trump Corrupts Absolutely
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Ah, look. Mamdani is going to be happily hobnobbing with yet another perpetrator of mass death. Might as well meet with Netanyahu while he's at it.
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Mamdani Meets With Obama at Bronx Child Care Center
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
A recent Gallup poll indicates that 41% of Americans feel closer to the Palestinians, compared to 39% who support Israel.
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The War on Iran Has Further Weakened the Bond Between the U.S. and Israel - Left Voice
Once sacrosanct, U.S. Support for Israel is quickly eroding.
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We invite you to march with us this #Mayday under the slogan of full rights for immigrants, abolish ICE, and defeat the U.S. imperialist war on Iran.
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This May Day, the Working Class Must Defeat the Ruling Class’s Wars - Left Voice
While the ruling class profits from wars in Iran, Lebanon, and beyond, working people pay the price. This May Day, the workers’ movement in the United States needs to be uncompromisingly anti-imperial...
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Rachit Dubey @rachitdubey.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🚨New preprint and our results are rather concerning.. We find the "boiling frog" equivalent of AI use. Using large-scale RCTs, we provide *casual* evidence that AI assistance reduces persistence and hurts independent performance. And these effects emerge after just 10–15 minutes of AI use! 1/
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JoeMyGod @joemygod.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
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Over $84,000 Raised So Far For Tennessee Librarian Fired For Refusing To Remove LGBTQ-Themed Books - Joe.My.God.
Nashville’s NBC affiliate reports: The library director who was fired for refusing to relocate LGBTQ children’s books has garnered substantial community support, with people donating over $84,000 to h...
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
From the unprovoked war on Iran to the war on immigrants at home, Trump’s policies are driving millions of people into the streets across the world. #NoKings round-up and analysis by @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social & @saminthecan.bsky.social www.leftvoice.org/biggest-no-k...
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Biggest No Kings Demonstration Ever Brings 10 Million to the Streets - Left Voice
From the unprovoked war on Iran to the war on immigrants at home, Trump’s policies are driving millions of people into the streets across the world.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Oh, the Schadenfreude!
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
As predicted, Noem is out after revelations that she spent hundreds of millions on ads from companies that didnt even exist before they put bids in.
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Donald Trump to replace homeland security secretary Kristi Noem
Noem’s tenure was marked by killings of US citizens by federal agents, a rumored affair and $220m spent on ads
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Maya Media @mayamedia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
If anyone says the school bombing was an accident, they’re lying. Exclusive: Iranian girls killed by ‘double-tap’ strikes on Minab school Eyewitnesses describe second blast which killed survivors as they sheltered in prayer hall www.middleeasteye.net/news/exclusi...
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Exclusive: Iranian girls killed by ‘double-tap’ strikes on Minab school
Eyewitnesses describe second blast which killed survivors as they sheltered in prayer hall
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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 03/03/2026
"Spain has denied the use of its military bases to U.S. forces involved in the joint U.S.-Israel war on Iran, including for refueling." "[A]t least 7 of 15 U.S. planes that left Spain over the weekend went to Germany." #Spain #USA #Iran #Israel #Germany #Military
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Spain Denies Use of Bases for US Forces Involved in War on Iran
"Spanish bases are not being used for this operation," Spain's foreign minister said.
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Henry Farrell @himself.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Current events confirm the achieved wisdom of time-honored classics in the social sciences.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Like a typical chauvinist, AOC doesn't seem to give a damn about US imperialism or the deaths of Iranian innocents. Instead she's worried about American casualties and congressional authority to declare war. This is bad, even for her.
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The decision to reject the construction of an ICE detention center in Romulus is a victory for the movement, but continued struggle is needed to drive ICE out of Michigan for good.
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Romulus City Council Rejects ICE Detention Center Proposal - Left Voice
The decision to reject the construction of an ICE detention center in Romulus is a victory for the movement, but continued struggle is needed to drive ICE out of Michigan for good.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
An important victory against ICE in Detroit! "By drawing lessons from the struggle in Minneapolis, and by bringing the movement against ICE into all of our workplaces, unions, schools, and communities, we can build a national movement to oppose Trump’s continuing attacks..."
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Romulus City Council Rejects ICE Detention Center Proposal - Left Voice
The decision to reject the construction of an ICE detention center in Romulus is a victory for the movement; but continued struggle is needed to drive ICE out of Michigan for good.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Perfect quote for tonight's SOTU.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
One of my favorite pieces for Left Voice.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Simone was an absolute legend.
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Nina Simone: Revolution
Dailymotion video by Nina Simone
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Workers, youth, and retirees in Argentina paralyzed the country in a national strike against the Milei government’s reactionary labor law reforms. Although the measure has passed both houses of Congress, the fight isn’t over.
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Argentina Paralyzed by National Strike Against Milei’s Labor Reform - Left Voice
Workers, youth, and retirees in Argentina paralyzed the country in a national strike against the Milei government’s reactionary labor law reforms. Although the measure has passed both houses of Congre...
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
In response to growing outrage over Trump’s war on immigrants, Democrats are refusing to fund DHS unless ICE is reformed. Recent history demonstrates why the Democrats’ maneuvering is a dead end for those who want to abolish ICE.
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Don’t Let the Democrats Co-opt the Movement against ICE Again - Left Voice
In response to growing outrage over Trump’s war on immigrants, Democrats are refusing to fund DHS unless ICE is reformed. Recent history demonstrates why the Democrats’ maneuvering is a dead end for t...
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Left Voice @leftvoice.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Berlin International Film Festival opened with filmmakers kowtowing to European imperialism. But a number of artists used their platform to speak up against the genocide in Gaza.
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Disgraceful Cowardice (and a Few Brave Artists) at Berlinale Film Festival - Left Voice
The Berlin International Film Festival opened with filmmakers like Wim Wenders kowtowing to German imperialism. But a number of artists used their platform to speak up against German support for the g...
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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 18/02/2026
"Fifteen refugees and migrants lost their lives after the boat they were traveling on allegedly collided with a Coast Guard vessel." "[A]pproximately 1,000 people demonstrated in central Athens, chanting slogans such as 'Open borders for refugees.'" #Greece #Water #Asylum #Protest
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Deadly Aegean Sea Collision Raises Questions About Greek Coast Guard Operations
An alleged collision between a Greek Coast Guard vessel and an inflatable boat carrying three dozen migrants left 15 migrants dead.
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James Dennis Hoff @jamesdennishoff.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Thanks @harmscommitted.com for all the amazing archival work. Everyone should follow them.
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Harms Committed @harmscommitted.com · 16/02/2026
"Argentine Senate passed President Javier Milei's labor reform bill." "The passage of the bill came amid fierce protests by workers, labor unions, and anti-capitalist parties." "Police used water cannons and rubber bullets against protesters." #Argentina #Protest #Labour #Policing #Voting
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Argentina Passes Anti-Labor Law Amid Fierce Protest and State Repression
On Wednesday, Argentina's ruling party passed a crushing anti-labor law in the Senate. The bill, which sparked protests and police repression, still needs to be approved by the Chamber of Deputies.
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