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Ryan Bohl

@ryanbohl.bsky.social
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Girl dad. Dog friend. Chicken wrangler. Some Middle Eastern geopolitics. Upper Darby School Board member. Views (especially politics) my own; follow me on X/Linkedin for professional MENA analysis.

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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
As a local school board member what I want *desperately* is a Dem Congress that gives us massive school construction support -- we've got 100-year-old elementary schools that will take us over a decade to truly repair without that help.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Maybe the most important political story of our time. People just want the bullshit to stop.
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71% of Americans Say They're Completely Exhausted
A CDC report shows that people are not feeling relaxed and restful in the United States.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We want you to tax the rich and strengthen the middle class.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Trump is acting like an inverse Biden, only way less disciplined. Let's start at the top with the economy: Biden kept saying inflation was temporary (it was), that the fundamentals were strong (they were), and that they just needed time (they did). But Biden did almost nothing on the wealth gap.
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FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
🔴 Iran International, citing domestic media reports: The sound of explosions has been heard in Chabahar and Bandar Abbas.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
BY THE WAY, we're opening up a new middle school in Clifton Heights *on time*, the first major infrastructure upgrade for that borough in decades. Huge win for Delco and the Philly burbs.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Meanwhile if we *are* going to do Dark Woke, or Woke 2, we need to be a lot smarter than college activist-style rhetoric. There is so much to redress with the Trump 2 era, and we will not have much time to do it; two years, *maybe*, and probably just one.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The last night takeaways from WI aren't huge: turns out Hong wasn't seen as electable, and in the Midwest that matters. Woke 1 was often crazy, and the Midwest base is wary of rewarding that era. Me personally? I like economic but not cultural populism. Let's hope Casey delivers.
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FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
ACCORDING TO IRAN'S SUPREME NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SECRETARY MOHSEN REZAI, THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ WILL STAY CLOSED UNLESS THE U.S. ALTERS ITS CONDUCT AND MEETS TEHRAN'S CONDITIONS - SOURCES
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
This is obviously a huge structural deal -- GOP can cheat and gerrymander and Democrats can't. Democrats have to get better at changing their own state rules to counter what the GOP has been doing for decades.
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Jonathan Bernstein @jonathanbernstein.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Me, over the weekend: "The one key takeaway for Democrats right now: In every state where the filing deadline has not passed, make sure to get someone on the ballot in Every. Single. Contest." goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/10-midterm...
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FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
*ISRAEL SAYS AGREES TO DIRECT TALKS WITH LEBANON
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Geniuely curious where all the Gaza war voices have gone; anyone seen evidence of them re-directing now towards Iran?
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
I see the Left is big mad they can't get a protest the size of No Kings.
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FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
QATAR'S INTERIOR MINISTER SAYS STRATEGIC WATER RESERVES SUFFICIENT FOR FOUR MONTHS, FOOD SECURITY RESERVES FOR 18 MONTHS
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Bill @bill-of-lefts.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Basically all of the bad economic news this term is because the president deliberately decided to do something moronic. He is much more personally responsible for this than most presidents are for the downturns in their administration.
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Congressman Dwight Evans @repdwightevans.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
My Republican colleagues should vote YES on the war powers resolution tomorrow! Anonymous quotes like these won't stop this reckless war of choice:
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Alrighty, my partisan post about Iran, which belongs over here rather than X. This will be a thread, since it has multiple parts. First, this is a dumb war; not just from a Democratic position, but from an American one.
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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Authorities in Dubai confirm that sounds heard in various areas across the city were the result of air defence interception operations. The relevant Dubai teams continue to closely monitor the situation and are taking all necessary measures to ensure public safety.-Dubai Media Office
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
This is not our war. Left or right, liberal or conservative, there is no spin to justify this except that Trump is embarrassed by his failed Iran policy over the past decade.
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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Appears wave is over, hit the wall for today. Thanks for everyone’s time today. I’m going to rack out for a bit, but I’ll be back in the morning to keep passing updates. We’re still likely looking at days to weeks of this, and hopefully the end state is a free Iran.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Someone needs to tell Democratic leadership that war with Iran is not just a bad idea, but the public wants them to stop it.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
ICE raids around our schools are throwing attendance levels into chaos and making it impossible to guarantee education for all our kids. ICE's clear unprofessionalism means they must be Congressionally barred from operating near such places. www.cbsnews.com/news/new-jer...
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"We were all scared," says child who ran as ICE operation unfolded near New Jersey school bus stop
Dylan, who is a U.S. citizen, told CBS News the day seemed normal — until he heard his classmates suddenly start shouting "ICE."
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
where are we at with getting ICE away from schools in the DHS shutdown?
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
NY FED: Consumers pay 90% of tariffs. CBO: Consumers pay *95%* of tariffs. www.crfb.org/papers/cbos-...
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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Free speech something something
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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
We now have data from Trump's first full year in office. Let's review the performance of Trump and the two parties since 1989 and a new age of globalization began. However you cut the data Trump continues to have worst jobs record of last six Presidents. 1/
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
The whole COVID-era "Keep the schools open" crowd seems VERY quiet when ICE raids cause student walkouts and mass absenteeism.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Last night, I joined the the Upper Darby School Board voted 8-0 calling on Congress to restore the protections of sensitive locations, like schools, from ICE raids. It isn't enough to trust DHS to go back to the status quo; schools must be safe from ICE. go.boarddocs.com/pa/udar/Boar...
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
This is about as inspiring as going on a low carb diet. www.axios.com/2026/02/08/c...
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Exclusive: Centrist Dems strike back with new group
It's the latest effort by moderate Democrats to shape national politics and expand their influence.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We're working on a resolution at Upper Darby School Board calling for Congress to ban ICE at schools and other sensitive places. If you've got good contacts to share this message, please let me know! We do not have much time to signal how important this is to our communities.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Upper Darby school board is pushing for a resolution to demand Congress legislate ICE can't come to our schools. Our students carried out a large, peaceful protest yesterday -- with admin backing. ICE raids are hurting attendence, spreading fear, and distracting schools. 6abc.com/post/upper-d...
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Upper Darby High School students walk out to protest ICE enforcement
Hundreds of students at Upper Darby High School walked out Thursday afternoon to protest ICE and support students from immigrant families.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
This is incredibly short-sighted, btw -- the MENA team was great and provided insights you couldn't find anywhere else.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
From the American Conservative -- not one of these bullshit claims is true. Americans will not work hard, low wage jobs; immigrants do not overwhelm services but contribute to them; and national cohesion is undermined by right-wing racists trying to build a caste system.
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Katie Martin @katie0martin.ft.com · 03/02/2026
exactly. this is not difficult. as.ft.com/r/58ed1b23-d...
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 22/01/2026
A public school superintendent in Minnesota said federal immigration agents have detained four young students over the last two weeks, including a 5-year-old who was allegedly "used as bait."
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
The Board of Peace is Trump's knock-off UN as he cuts off funding for peacekeepers. In Gaza, it'll probably be used to wipe away decades of UN attempts at mediating the end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Trump’s Board of Peace logo is basically the UN logo, except dipped in gold and edited so the world only includes America.
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Nick Brumfield @nickjbrumfield.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Why does the Board of Peace logo look like it's from a 1995 CD-ROM game about how you need to learn geography to save the planet?
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The New Arab @thenewarab.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
An Israeli strike killed three Palestinian journalists in central Gaza yesterday. Gaza has become the deadliest conflict for journalists in recent history, with over 200 journalists killed since October 7. Yesterday was one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire, with 11 Palestinians killed.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22/01/2026
Trump's *left* hand -- not the one that is usually disfigured -- now has a large bruise and is discolored These pictures are from today in Davos and are via Chip Somodevilla (Getty) and Fabrice Coffrini (AFP)
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Notably, the crime rate in the White House is the highest since 1900 too. www.axios.com/2026/01/22/m...
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U.S. murder rate hits lowest level since 1900, report says
Murders fell 21% in 2025 — the sharpest one-year decline ever tracked.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Dems who vote to fund DHS at this point should be primaried. There is no upside to this vote for us on any level.
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"It's going to be a tough vote": Democrats struggle over whether to fund DHS, ICE
"People either start responding to things, or it forces Congress' hand to vote 'no,'" said one centrist Democrat.
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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
An official admits to 2,000 deaths, while sources confirm: 12,000 were killed in two nights by the Revolutionary Guard and Basij militia. France and Britain summon Tehran's ambassadors www.independentarabia.com/node/640282/...
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ترمب للإيرانيين: احتلوا المؤسسات والمساعدة في الطريق
قالت كايا كالاس مسؤولة السياسة ‌الخارجية ‌في ‌الاتحاد ⁠الأوروبي ‌الثلاثاء في برلين إن الاتحاد يناقش فرض ⁠عقوبات ‌إضافية على إيران، وأضافت "يفرض الاتحاد الأوروبي بالفعل عقوبات ​شاملة على إيران، ونحن نن...
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
53% of Americans think the ICE agent should face criminal charges for shooting and killing Renee Nicole Good.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Spit take. 🤡
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Walker Bragman @walkerbragman.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it. We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics. What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
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FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
This something Dems who bed wet over Medicare for All or taxing the rich need to see. Our party should lead, not follow. End Clintonian poll chasing.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/01/2026
This is completely fucking unacceptable. Shut this terrorist government down until it stops brutalizing its own citizens.
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Ryan Bohl @ryanbohl.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
A member of our Upper Darby community died in ICE custody, reportedly of failed medical attention as he experienced withdrawal. Nobody should be dying over immigration status. 6abc.com/post/family-...
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Family questions treatment of Cambodian immigrant who died in ICE custody in Philadelphia
The family of a Cambodian immigrant who died while being held at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia is demanding answers.
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