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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Meanwhile, Jacqueline Kennedy is rolling in her grave over the "upgrades" to the White House and Trump's promises to "beautify" the surrounding neighborhoods. For fuck sake, there aren't many things related to American history I wanted to see, but on that list was the rose gardens.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 08/08/2025

Mamdani has explained clearly and persuasively why he doesn't favor means-tested programs and why he's living in a rent-stabilized apartment nyeditorialboard.substack.com/p/zohran-mam...

Josh Greenman
You’re living in rent-stabilized housing.

Zohran Mamdani
Yes.

Josh Greenman
Do you need a rent freeze?

Zohran Mamdani
I think what we should be fighting for is the vast majority of people who are living in those apartments. If I was able to put in a rent freeze, I wouldn’t be in a rent-stabilized apartment. I would actually be on the Upper East Side, in a new apartment.

Josh Greenman
But should we means test? Should we have any way of ensuring that people who are better off who live in rent-stabilized housing don't get those benefits?

Zohran Mamdani
I am someone who is deeply skeptical of means testing. Now I’ll tell you a little bit about myself, and then I’ll go into the answer.

When I moved into this apartment, I was making $47,000 a year and at the time I was working as a foreclosure prevention housing counselor for Chhaya CDC in Richmond Hill and Jackson Heights and I was looking for an apartment that I could afford on my own. I found that in this apartment. I didn't know it was rent-stabilized. I found it through StreetEasy. In that time since, I’ve become an Assembly member and I'm now able to pay for that apartment and able to also move out of that apartment and I plan on doing so. I don’t plan on living in that apartment for perpetuity.

I do think, however, with means-tested programs, what we found — take the MTA, for example: We have Fair Fares, something that I’ve supported, it provides relief, and something that I also believe does not get close to the target of eligibility that it has. Right now, maybe 40% of eligible New Yorkers are enrolled in Fair Fares. The MTA has said if they get to 50% they’d consider it a success.

When we made that one bus route free in each borough, we were told that you're subsidizing this for rich people, it's universal. We found the vast majority of New Yorkers were making $28,000 or less who were new riders to this program. If you’re making that amount of money, you’re eligible for Fair Fares. Only 14% of them were enrolled in Fair Fares.

And what that speaks to is that if you ask working-class New Yorkers, many of whom have been failed by a bureaucracy, to jump through many more hoops to get relief from that bureaucracy, you will lose about half, or in this case even more than 80% of your target population. Versus, if you make it universal, the benefits are not just fiscal. They’re also public safety. They’re also peace of mind.

When I got on the Bx18A on the first day we made it free, I was sitting next to the bus driver and he was telling me, “This is the first day that I can just drive from stop to stop, and that’s all I’m worried about.” And as he was telling me that, a nurse got on the bus and she reached for her MetroCard. He said, “It’s free.” She said, “What do you mean?” He said, “It’s free. This is free for the year.” And then she just danced down the bus to her seat. Because for her and for so many New Yorkers, when's the last time they got a break? When’s the last time they felt that someone was actually looking out for them, making their life more affordable? And this is someone who’s doing a public service—

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I see this fallacy almost every day, in tech and politics: 1. There is a problem 2. We believe that our solution will fix the problem 3. We built the solution 4. Therefore the problem is now fixed Bitch, no. You have to check. Let's talk about leading and trailing indicators.

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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 15/04/2025

LIVE NOW! Who's Afraid of Gender? Join Judith Butler and Lisa Wedeen for a bold and essential conversation of how a fear of gender is fueling reactionary politics around the world. Organized with Women & Children First. Stream here:

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Who's Afraid of Gender? Judith Butler in Conversation with Lisa Wedeen

Join Judith Butler and Lisa Wedeen for a bold and essential conversation of how a fear of gender is fueling reactionary politics around the world.-----------...

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

If you had 100 homeless people, and 175,000 per person to deal with the problem, what would you do?

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Foxcade @foxcade.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I have a terminal brain worm where I say "Oh this will be a simple, easy project that I can bang out in a month!" And then proceed to tack on a whole ass production where I have to hire artists and cast voice actors.

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

youtube.com/shorts/LqkSN... I got shit on for being a "single issue" advocate when I was younger, but there is something to be said for stinking to one thing you're good at long enough to make a difference. Be calm. Be proactive. Prioritize your needs. Assess your situation. THEN react.

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A Sociologist’s Plan to Fight Trump’s Chaos

YouTube video by NowThis Impact

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Darren Naish @tetzoo.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Check out our amazing new #DinoCon banner, featuring art by @nataliajagielska.bsky.social :) DinoCon 2025 happens August 16th-17th at the University of Exeter and it's gonna be very special! Info and more here.... www.dinocon.co.uk And follow @dinoconuk.bsky.social #dinosaurs #fossils #Jurassic

DinoCon icon - a stegosaur-themed design - flanked by colourful art of a Stegosaurus and Spinosaurus.

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Clay Bolt @claybolt.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Have you ever wondered how bumble bees survive the long, cold winter months? If so, check out this short web story I wrote for WWF on the subject. These critical pollinators are truly amazing animals. www.worldwildlife.org/stories/wher.... #bee #bumblebee #pollinator #insect

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Casey S. Pumpkins 🎃 @caseyexplosion.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

If anyone claims that the current anti-trans panic was caused in any part by trans people advocating for our human rights, that person is lying through their teeth. The religious right lost on marriage equality, and immediately started going after trans people instead. That's what happened.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 03/02/2025

Indivisible/MoveOn/WFP also promoted this protest at Treasury on Tuesday at 5 p.m., organized by what appears to be a new group supporting federal workers www.instagram.com/p/DFl2CETtrSy/

ALL OUT TO TREASURY!
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 5pm
US Department of the Treasury
Details TBD
Peaceful rally to stop the Musk coup
Organized by the Fork Off Coalition

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Indivisible is showing up, let's fucking go! Below are detailed guides for direct action whether you can leave the home or need to stay indoors. People from inside the federal offices are noticing a lot of quiet discontent and shock among the right. Let's all strike while the iron is hot.

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Want to do some direct action? Check out the Working Families Party. They provide training and events, and work independently as well as with elected officials to get real work done. workingfamilies.org/about/

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About WFP - Working Families Party

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Action Together New Jersey @atnj.org · 03/02/2025

We Choose to Fight has maxed out on the Zoom Call. It's streaming on YouTube - Indivisible Channel.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Our coalition has grown to 30,000 federal employees. Details regarding new guidance will be distributed. For those not in our coalition, here is a public message: hide any online content that is public, document everything you witness or experience, and keep daily notes at home with dates and times.

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

"Democrats are doing NOOOOOTHING WAAAAHHHH" Look harder for the victories. They are happening. Resistance is everywhere.

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Social Movement Technologies @socialmovetech.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

SMT is recognizing graduates for their hard work achieving certification in the 2024 Movement Building Training and Support program. Special shoutout to Gershom Kabaso Jr. from Zambia Social Forum (ZAMSOF). Learn more & register: socialmovementtechnologies.org/movement-bui...

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Swear to god if AOC runs for President and y'all nitpick her to death like Bernie or Kamala, I will bring up that right now everyone is saying she should run. How many more elections can we afford to lose because people demand perfection before even marginal progress in the right direction?

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Hell yeah, fight the good fight.

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Zinnia Jones 🐍🗡️ @zinniajones.com · 27/01/2025

To help Ash and his family move to safety as quickly as possible, he is hoping to raise $5,000 to cover moving costs and other associated expenses. Any amount that you can contribute will be greatly appreciate by Ash, his family, and those who care for his safety. www.gofundme.com/f/help-ash-m...

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Donate to Help Ash Move to Safety!, organized by Sinead Kinney

This fund is intended to support Ash, a dedicated West Virginia (WV) trans rights and abortion … Sinead Kinney needs your support for Help Ash Move to Safety!

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z7H... This is 5 years old, but as far as I am aware is still effective. Be vigilant and know your rights. ICE isn't above showing up to schools, churches, hospitals, or in this case, outside of courthouses to attempt to detain people.

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How This Citizen Stopped ICE From Arresting 2 Immigrants | NowThis

YouTube video by NowThis Impact

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Eg... Found a new band called Moonwalker if anyone wants a listen

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Monopoly Money

YouTube video by Moon Walker - Topic

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh1p... In this video, he mentions that client-side scanning means even with encryption a screen is being scanned and captured regularly. Do you think a program that obfuscates client side scanning similar to image poisoning for AI would circumvent this?

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End-to-End Encryption Now a Historical Footnote. They Won.

YouTube video by Rob Braxman Tech

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JER (They/Them) @skatunenetwork.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE 🌍WORLD🌏 Full video on 🫵🏾YOU📺TUBE‼️ youtu.be/yHPShElKeRM?... And this is made possible by my Patreon supporters! Consider supporting there if u can! www.patreon.com/Skatunenetwork

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 25/01/2025

📽️ WATCH: At ProPublica, we’ll be devoting a significant part of our staff to detailing the second Trump administration. If you are a federal employee and have tips, documents, data or stories you can share that the public should know about, reach out: www.propublica.org/tips/

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Do You Work for the Federal Government? ProPublica Wants to Hear From You

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Christopher Wiggins @cwnewser.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Open invitation: If you work for the federal government in the Trump administration and you ever want to share anything that’s going on with the public, message me for my Signal number and we can chat in confidence.

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Shepherd @neolithicsheep.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Ok so lots of people want to know how to help immigrants right now, which is great! Here is a brief thread about what I learned from @ufw.bsky.social folks while hanging out with them. They also hold training so if they're in your area, look em up and ask if you can attend!

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Angela Levine @angelahlevine.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The administration took down the reproductive rights website that women need access to. So The Skimm bought a url and brought the content back. Pass this on! Go to reproductiverightsdotgov.com

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ReproductiveRights.Gov Vanished, So We Brought It Back

theSkimm makes it easier to live smarter. You're welcome. Get all the info you need from AM to PM, wherever you are.

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Y'all don't understand how bad I need these right now. I would kill for the actual recipe. I know they have molasses and probably coconut cream? I can taste it. I just don't know the process. Also why does everyone say they are rock hard? They're all soft and cream filled.

A small pile of Mary Jane Peanut Butter Kisses in orange and black wrappers with an unwrapped one next to them.

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Katie Aki ✶ @katieaki.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

HANG IN THERE BABY!! #art

a simple and graphic three-color drawing of a cat hanging from a tree branch, wailing in fear and misery. The text in the border around it says “Hang in there baby. You can cry. You can cuss. But you gotta hold on.”

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KTSU.DON ✏️ @ktsudon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

simply loving life 🫧 #quagsire #wooper

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NDN Collective @ndncollective.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

🚨BREAKING🚨 Leonard Peltier Granted Executive Clemency After 50 years of unjust incarceration and the tireless efforts of intergenerational grassroots organizing and advocacy, our elder and relative Leonard Peltier has been granted executive clemency.

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[ps] Oliver @popstrikers.com · 20/01/2025

Everyone is asking the wrong question. Instead of asking how all social media sites got captured by the right wing, ask why we ever let ourselves be captured by social media sites in the first place. Personal blogs/websites and RSS exist. It's time we use them again. This was never the right move.

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People’s City Council - Los Angeles @pplscitycouncil.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

What to do when you see ICE - resources in thread: When informing your community, remember "S.A.L.U.T.E." Report ICE/CBP sightings to a local rapid response network (more info below 👇)

IF YOU SEE ICE
VERIFY THEIR IDENTITY AND PURPOSE
• CONFIRMING WITH OTHERS OR BY LOOKING AT THEIR UNIFORM THAT WHAT YOU SEE IS ICE
• CALL YOUR LOCAL RAPID RESPONSE NETWORK
HOTLINE AND REPORT WHAT YOU SEE
DOCUMENT
• RECORD OR TAKE PHOTOS OF WHAT YOU ARE SEEING
• MAKE NOTE OF THE TIME, DATE, AND THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE ENCOUNTER
SPREAD AWARENESS
ONCE YOU VERIFY THAT ICE IS THERE AND WHAT THEY ARE THERE FOR, YOU CAN SHARE THE INFORMATION ALONG WITH EVERYTHING YOU'VE DOCUMENTED.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ONLY SHARE VERIFIED INFORMATION. THIS ENSURES THAT WE DON'T CREATE ANY UNECESSARY STRESS, FEAR, OR ANXIETY.

Spread Information not panic
When reporting or signal boosting potential threats: provide as much information as possible!
S.A.L.U.T.E.
Size/Strength
"5 to 6 Armed Agitators"
中r
Actions/Activity
"Harassing random people on the move"
Location & Direction
"Manhattan, East of Central Park, E 97th St"
Uniform/Clothes
"Dark Jackets, ballcaps"
Time & Date of Observation
"8:32 PM June01"
Equipment & Weapons
"They have Body Armor and Pepper spray"
Not a useful tweet: "proudboys spotted"
"Where? When? What are they doing?
How Many? What are they carrying?"
Use your Judgement!

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

So because he wasn't wearing a red armband it wasn't obvious enough? Spare me. 🙄

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Sewing machines, round birds keeping warm, the scent of old leather, steam rising from a mug, being awake all night and watching the rise of golden hour, curling incense smoke, books and music that doesn't fit comfortably in a single genre, old gods, fresh fruit, ttrpgs and open world games, frisson

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🌈Dr. Frizzle @swilua.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Every time I block an asshole, I am sparing ALL MY FOLLOWERS from being exposed to their assholery That means I have done something nice for all those people! Not blocking means more people see shitty things that they don’t need to see That’s mean of me!

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Everyone deserves to be goated with the sauce. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRtl...

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believe in yourself and your swag dude

YouTube video by OSIE

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Going to best a taller opponent in combat via a precise strike to the Achilles tendon (She is a well-trained Knight.)

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A. Drake @thatdrakeguy.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I will say this a million times: As long as people can get better loan terms based on stock price (which isn't necessarily substantiated by actual, tangible value) the people behind the corps will continue to lie and do stupid shit like this to please shareholders.

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