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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 4h

Oh NO! Of course!

J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 5h

The joke IS over and Cuomo needs to buzz off. Thank you for holding him accountable.

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Climate Defiance @climatedefiance.bsky.social · 5h

Sometimes you do need to beat a dead horse

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 5h

I heard David Brooks calling for civil uprising after the last election (at a lecture at Williams College) and thought my head would explode. He has been asleep all this time.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 5h

Sorry for your loss. She looks like a real light. And f*#k cancer.

J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 9h

Consider changing the name: High Irregularity Confirmed

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 11h

Get yourself a mayor who appreciates a cozy corner with a view.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 11h

#4 👍

Zohran sitting in the corner seat on a subway.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 23h

Better late than never? This is where BlueSky kicks legacy media’s patooty, btw.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 23h

Consequences for mocking it means he knows it’s shite.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 23h

Related news: Put butter on your pizza crust.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Those who understand #bikelash will find his fear very familiar.

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Daniel Larison @daniellarison.bsky.social · 1d

"Trump has civilians murdered on his orders, and he enjoys doing it. The deaths of these civilians please him." daniellarison.substack.com/p/trump-the-...

Trump, the Murderer-in-Chief

The far more accurate description of what he does with U.S. power in the world is murderer-in-chief.

daniellarison.substack.com

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

He can put on that sourpuss pout, but he really can't hide the glee in his eyes. I am glad you are writing about this feral depravity.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

It is extremely valuable to have members of mainstream press telling stories of resistance like you do. Thank you.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Guess we found out what their bottom is.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Hardly know how to process good news these days.

J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

This is so distressing. @governor.ny.gov exert your influence on local jurisdictions to drop this policy.

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Prison Policy Initiative @prisonpolicy.org · 1d

In just 5 months, one Tennessee county spent $130,000 of taxpayer money locking people up for ICE.

When we say local governments wield significant power in ICE's immigration agenda, this is what we mean.

www.wvlt.tv/2025/07/01/k...

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

www.bankingonclimatechaos.org?bank=JPMorga...

Graph showing JP Morgan Chase investing 192B in oil and gas.

J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Well, yes, all except this part (speaking for myself!): “…described by nearly everyone interviewed for this story as some variation of ‘calm’ and ‘chic.’” LOL

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, this is RICH coming from the bank that puts the most money into fossil fuels every year of any on the planet! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

JPMorgan Says US Risks Missing Energy Goals Without Wind, Solar

The US will struggle to generate the energy it needs to power growth in its tech industry without including wind and solar, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s global head of sustainable solutions...

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

a man wearing glasses and a sweater with palm leaves on it

Alt: a man wearing glasses and a sweater with palm leaves on it making his hands go around in crazy circles

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 1d

Many fear…?!?! Who has time for this kind of dissembling, @npr.org? Do your job and report on facts without being afraid to call them facts. apple.news/AbB2C65utQrG...

Tackles, projectiles and gunfire: Many fear ICE tactics are growing more violent — NPR

Videos taken by eye witnesses of federal agent encounters with immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere have shown increasingly tense incidents. Immigrant advocates and observers say they’re indicative of ...

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 2d

I love my stainless steel tea ball and loose tea.

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J. Smith @jooltman.bsky.social · 2d

Can’t tell you how many plastic teabag companies have told me don’t worry, be happy.

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