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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein

@scoccoklein.bsky.social
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Expert in climate change and children's wellbeing. Adjunct Professor of Social Policy at Hunter College. Funny IRL. Mother to wonderful humans and spoiled dogs.

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Roosevelt Institute @rooseveltinstitute.org · 30/09/2026
New @wsj.com polling shows broad support for proactive government action to lower health and child care costs, take on corporate price-gouging, and ask more of the wealthiest earners to fund programs for the working majority. The days of rampant neoliberalism are over. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Bar chart displaying approval of various policies to aid Americans with cost of living and tax laws. Leading with 90% approval is banning surprise medical bills, followed by requiring health insurance companies to report reasons for denying claims at 87%. Capping prices of drugs negotiated by Medicare shows 87% support, and government negotiation of drug prices is at 84%. Raising taxes on large, profitable companies is favored by 76%. The least supported policy, reducing Social Security benefits if Congress can't agree, has 23% approval. Data source: Wall Street Journal poll, September 2026.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I have serious beef with Rahm Emanuel, who advised Democrats to not waste their "political capital" defending #USAID "Clever" political strategies are not a substitute for a moral compass. Presidents need to have both. @friendsofusaid.bsky.social @oneaid.bsky.social
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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 25/09/2026
Amnesty International calls for ICE to be abolished
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Amnesty International calls for ICE to be abolished
In a report titled 'We Had Whistles, They Had Guns,' the NGO documents widespread human rights violations committed by ICE in the United States.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Is this climate change? Why yes, darling, climate change is making sinkholes more frequent and intensive - even for Hollywood stars!
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Zahra Hirji @zhirji.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Nepal is demanding climate compensation from the world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases after deadly floods in the country killed more than a thousand people and left even more missing www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation From China, US and India
Nepal is demanding climate compensation from the world’s biggest emitters of greenhouse gases after deadly floods in the country killed more than a thousand people and left even more missing.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Is it climate change? With a heavy heart, I write that, yes, the glacier collapse in #Nepal was likely due to #climatechange. I hope the Government of Nepal sues the hell out of the US, fossil fuel companies, and every entity denying and profiting from this horror. We cannot go on like this.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
This might be the best “letter to the editor” title I’ve ever heard. www.sltrib.com/opinion/lett...
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Letter: America doesn’t have a socialism problem. It has a sociopath problem.
Letter: America doesn’t have a socialism problem. It has a sociopath problem.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Babe, it already exists. It's called Economics.
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Danny Fearns @dannyfearns.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Good morning Bluesky ☀️ This is one of the last coal powered sheep. The vast majority of UK sheep are now all electric ⚡️
Sheep grazing in fields, the one in the foreground with white smoke apparently coming out of its bottom
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#Crypto, finally, is politically toxic for #Democrats (Though I expect that @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social, NY's crypto queen 💰👸, will keep working for them behind the scenes) Thanks to @prospect.org for shining a light 🔦when the MSM wouldn't.
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Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
BlueSky is one of the best places to connect to experts who work on climate change. Honest-to-god scientists, engineers, policy wonks, journalists, investors, and more who know their stuff and generously share their work with the world for free. Here are some of my favorites: go.bsky.app/Q4Uo8vV
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Disney Prime Video + ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ @disneyprimevideo.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
What We Do In The Shadow Cabinet (2026)
Energy Vampire Kevin HassettEnergy Vampire Colin Robinson, his twin brother
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Andrew Giambrone @andrewgiambrone.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
“They’re cutting off access to lawyers for these children, but they need lawyers now more than ever”: 20K unaccompanied migrant kids nationwide could lose access to legal help today when a US contract ends (via @gwynnefitz.bsky.social for @thecityreporter.nyc) www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/07/31/u...
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Inside the NYC Courtroom Where Detained Children Face Deportation Without Attorneys
Around 20,000 unaccompanied minors nationwide are set to lose legal services when the federal government ends a contract Friday. One NYC immigration court shows us what that will look like.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
📣A shout out to Steve LaPointe at CBS6 Albany 🌊 For clearly explaining the role of #climatechange in the record rainfall and flooding in #hudsonvalley and #albany @katharinehayhoe.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvq7...
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Historic Hudson Valley flooding: Nearly 10 inches of rain falls across Capital Region
YouTube video by CBS6 Albany
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Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“Trump has rejected disaster aid for Democratic-run states at the highest rate in the 47-year history of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.” Right now people in blue states are basically paying federal taxes as if they’re colonized territories of red states. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
Trump has denied most disaster requests from Democratic-led states

A graph  showing Presidential approval rates for disaster requests from Democratic-led states and Republican-led states

Source: POLITICO's E&E News analysis of FEMA records
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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
I know we're all supposed to keep quiet about climate change, even as Americans are fed up with high gas prices. But as Europe burns and the strongest El Niño in history awaits, we're learning that Mother Nature won't wait for political dysfunctions to be sorted out. prospect.org/2026/07/28/c...
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The Strongest El Niño in History Is Coming. Get Ready. - The American Prospect
Donald Trump has no ideas, but America is ready for a U-turn on climate change.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Our favorite #techfacist, Elon Musk, again, revealing that he knew the cuts #USAID would kill people. And using liberal media platforms to broadcast his message of hate. @altusaid.altgov.info @thelastmilewithusaid.substack.com @friendsofusaid.bsky.social
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee seems to have no understanding of foreign relations, but that's probably not a problem.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
#USAID folks, are we going to let them fight alone? Or is our nonpartisan stance too precious to sacrifice to protect our multiracial democracy? @thelastmilewithusaid.substack.com @oneaid.bsky.social
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
To sleep, per chance to dream Another human necessity becomes a luxury with #climatechange www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests
Exclusive: Record temperatures fuelled by climate crisis left 86% of homes ‘too hot’ and many people feeling unwell
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
📣As we head into the 4th of July weekend, it is time for the the #foreignaid community to do something bold – even revolutionary. It is time to put aside our non-partisanship and actively support a political campaign #USAID #ElonMusk @altusaid.altgov.info @friendsofusaid.bsky.social Read on 👇
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It is time to knock on doors!
A call to the USAID and foreign aid community
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Is it climate change? 🙋 For the heatwave hitting the US right now, the answer is yes. It was made at least 5x more likely by #climatechange.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
As one of the many people that Saul has patiently listened to (while I dragged him through Prospect Park in the freezing cold) - I can attest that he is the rabbi this movement needs. @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com www.liberalcurrents.com/rebuilding-c...
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Rebuilding Community in the Age of Trump
Democracy cannot be salvaged as a solo mission.
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 01/07/2026
"Climate Shift Index (CSI) levels of 5 — the highest possible — are forecast across the eastern U.S., meaning human-caused climate change made this extreme heat at least 5x more likely. This signals an exceptional climate-influenced event." 🔥 ➡️ Learn more: www.climatecentral.org/climate-shif...
Graphic showing the Climate Shift Index for July 2, 2026 using data from the 18z GFS model for minimum temperatures. The graphic shows the change in likelihood due to climate change. Many areas are seeing a maximum of temperatures being at least 5x more likely due to climate change. This tool is available at https://csi.climatecentral.org/climate-shift-index.
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Jeff Goodell @jeffgoodell.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Starting this summer, talking about attribution of heatwaves (5x more likely etc) should be the norm for every weather caster, journalist, academic, etc. The science is solid and it is a revealing tool to help people understand what is happening to our climate -- and why.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
🫨🤮😡 The 22-year-old son of our favorite crypto-senator @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social has drummed up $30 million in a fundraiser to to launch his own digital asset exchange. @petesikora.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social @marisakabas.bsky.social
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Pete Sikora @petesikora.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I wrote a thing I hope you read if you’re a climate person. It’s about the debacle of NY’s climate law. I’m contrasting that with the ongoing win with NYC’s Local Law 97. Both faced reactionary attack by big $$$. The form and shape of our fight really matters! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Lessons from New York State’s Climate Law Being Gutted While New York City Advances with Local Law 97
Lessons from New York State’s Climate Law Being Gutted While New York City Advances with Local Law 97 Way back in 2019, during Trump’s first term, New York’s climate movement was on a roll. The much-b...
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Here we go again. In the same weekend that #ElonMusk is crowned the world's first "trillionaire" - he used X to amplify anti-immigrant violence in Belfast. Just as he used the platform to spread lies about #USAID, now he is using it foment hate. www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
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Elon Musk's role was 'instrumental' in the Belfast riots, researchers say
The newly crowned world's first trillionaire is once again facing criticism over the violent narratives he amplified on his platform X.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Who's interested in applying to the Koch-funded @cato.org? I am thinking of submitting my own proposal to look at the incompatibility of continued #fossilfuel use, #freemarkets and #democracy. Or we could look at how the fossil fuel industry relies on massive government handouts to function.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
📣😮 I am starting a new series called "Is it Climate Change?" - in which I highlight all the wacky and horrifying ways #climatechange is affecting our lives This is an open-source project - please feel free to contribute. @katharinehayhoe.com @petesikora.bsky.social @smaldo.bsky.social 🧵
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
"Republican-led group mounts $8mn midterms push to undo Musk aid cuts" The headline is what we all wish for; a recognition of the folly of destroying #USAID and a return to basic humanity by Congressional #Republicans But is it too good to be true? 1/3 @altusaid.altgov.info @oneaid.bsky.social
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
🥂😍Whoop! Whoop! #NYC is now getting clean, green and affordable energy from Canada🫎
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Kate Marvel @drkatemarvel.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The average household has paid over $1500 to wreck the climate and our health, isolate ourselves from the international community, and cede future leadership to China
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Why #Mali matters to all of us. 30 years ago I had the privilege to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali - during a bright, optimistic period of democratization and growth. The past 5 years have been far darker. But as @hofrench.bsky.social argues, not all hope is lost
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Elon Musk used X to launch a misinformation campaign against #USAID at the same time that #DOGE was gutting it. Great reporting out of The Philippines. @gilduran.com @oneaid.bsky.social @altusaid.altgov.info www.philstar.com/headlines/20...
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How a campaign of ‘half-truths’ against USAID went global and reached Asia
What was presented as an exposé was largely old or publicly available material repackaged as revelations about the world’s largest aid agency.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
A fantastic #MayDay with Brooklyn Resistors and @bradlander.bsky.social
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
This brightened my day! ☀️ Half of all SF jurors removed due to intense hatred of #ElonMusk 😆 @altusaid.altgov.info @oneaid.bsky.social
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🔥 🔥 🔥 Republicans are still trying to burn the world down. US House of Representatives appropriations sub-committee voted to cut almost ALL #UN funding - including for #peacekeeping, UNICEF, UNDP and UNFPA appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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Mark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We CAN NOT let Big Oil get blanket immunity heated.world/p/republican...
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Republicans introduce extreme bill to ban lawsuits against Big Oil forever
Shouldn't Democrats... be saying something about this?
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats @houseforeign.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Statement from Ranking Members @meeks.house.gov and @meeks.house.gov condemning President Trump’s plans to send Afghan allies at Camp As Sayliyah to the Democratic Republic of Congo:
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The #WaronCars just got real.
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Alex Karp is the living embodiment of why the humanities matter. #Palantir #PalantirSucks
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Noah Shachtman @noahshachtman.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
I think it's safe to say we all have been victimized, yes
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🙏Thank you @repbonnie.bsky.social for holding Vought's feet to the fire 🔥 Not only did he reveal his utter lack of humanity, but also his complete disinterest in the actual work that USAID did. Worth a watch @aidonthehill.bsky.social @altusaid.altgov.info @thelastmilewithusaid.substack.com
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Prof. Carl LeVan @democracyprofdc.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Really important findings here: treating US foreign aid collapse as an exogenous shock, tests across 44 countries show a 12% increase in conflict last year among the more aid dependent countries. Read with research on: health impact, corruption, etc. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Aid, Interrupted: Conflict Dynamics Following the USAID Suspension in Africa
Foreign aid withdrawal may put the political stability of aid-dependent states at risk, yet short-term conflict responses to donor-side aid disruptions remain p
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Why does this feel more #Philly than #NYC? "The green dye that seeped into a creek in Clove Lakes Park on Staten Island this week via a sanitation department flush test confirms it: Poop and pee from a park bathroom are leaking into the creek." www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/n...
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The Disgusting Reason a Staten Island Creek Turned Bright Green
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New York Communities for Change @nychange.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Make a call now, if you are in New York. Here’s the info on the governor’s attack: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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NYCC Stop Hochul's CLCPA Attack Memo
Don’t Let Hochul Hurt our Communities by Raising Our Energy Bills, Destroying Jobs and Increasing Pollution Reject Governor Hochul’s Trumpian Attack to Cripple New York’s Climate/Jobs Law ...
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Pete Sikora @petesikora.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The climate crisis is accelerating.😰 Meanwhile, during a war in Iran that is skyrocketing oil and gas prices, @governor.ny.gov Hochul is trying to gut NY’s climate law, which would raise bills even more.🤬 NY: Call your state legislators now. Tell them to say NO to Hochul’s attack.🫡
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Hadas Weiss @hadas.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
europeans when asked to help unblock the strait of hormuz
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Dr. Samantha Cocco-Klein @scoccoklein.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Emails and phone calls and handwringing will not save @ncar-ucar.bsky.social We need to put our bodies in the way We need @colorado.gov to send the National Guard. And we need to secure all data ASAP
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