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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 6h

Imagine seeing the NYPD harassing victims. Imagine witnessing them terrorizing protestors. Imagine watching them abuse the unhoused. Imagine finding out most of the prisoners in Rikers have not been convicted of a crime. Now imagine if we had #Medicare4All instead.
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[It’s] a Torture Chamber

Vera works closely with government and civic leaders to urgently build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen…

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Emma Roller @emmaroller.bsky.social · 7h

god damn

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10h

Cuomo’s desperate final act is bankrolled by the very billionaires who brought us Donald Trump and the broken status quo.

New Yorkers are ready for change.

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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 6h

This is so embarrassing. #BanPredatorsFromPublicOffice

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Anders Schneiderman @raschneiderman.bsky.social · 7h

At what point does Cuomo have to report what he says as an in-kind contribution to Mamdani?

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10h

Cuomo’s desperate final act is bankrolled by the very billionaires who brought us Donald Trump and the broken status quo.

New Yorkers are ready for change.

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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 7h

Schumer is related to Chuck Schumer and both a supporter of the “forceful” occupation of Palestine.

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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 8h

De Blasio also delivered on school lunches, even during school breaks. Schools would actually give out lunches to anyone that wanted them during COVID.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10h

What I don't have in experience, I make up for in integrity.

And what Andrew Cuomo lacks in integrity, he could never make up for with experience.

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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 9h

She is auditioning for #FoxIsNotNews.

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 9h

This moderator pressing on Mamdani’s rent freeze idea is being super weird. Like girl. Simmer down. Landlords are not a protected class.

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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 9h

I throw up in my mouth every time I see Andrew Cuomo speak in public.
#BanPredators from public office.

Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 9h

If it wasn’t for women of color we would all be dead.

Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 9h

No one is allowed to forget that I was shot in the back said Sliwa.

Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 9h

Sliwa on transportation: “I like to avoid yellow cabs. As you know I was shot in the back of a yellow cab in 1992 by the Gambinos.”

You can’t beat at NYC mayoral debate.

Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 9h

This abhorrent and should not be allowed.

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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 9h

Cuomo means let’s not react to ICE cause I need a pardon.

Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 10h

I think he is trying to get his future legal fees paid.

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 10h

Andrew Cuomo is a piece of shit.

That is all.

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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 13h

I’ve experienced this in IRL and it’s nothing short of horrifying.

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Final Girlboss @scarletteharris.bsky.social · 1d

Starting another thread so this one doesn't disappear: "The Exorcist is a litmus test: How strong is your aversion to liberated women? Do you hate them so much you want them to get hurt?" www.jezebel.com/horror-movie... via @jezebeldotcom.bsky.social

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 2d

🔔 Join a discussion about digital safety and legal rights for journalists reporting on immigration in the U.S, featuring @harloholm.es, @jennifernelson.bsky.social, @ckuck.bsky.social, @maassive.bsky.social, and Lucy Westcott.

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 17h

BREAKING from PP

We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*

The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:

Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer

More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado

www.propublica.org/article/immi...

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More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.

The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...

www.propublica.org

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 19h

My birthday is Sunday and for as long as I can remember I have used that occasion to raise needed funds for a project, organization or person. This year is no different. I have a goal of raising $5000 by 10/20 for EvLovesNYC @evlovesnyc.bsky.social - If you can & want to, please support this project

EVLovesNYC - Non Profit Helping New Yorkers in Need

EVLovesNYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing food & resources in NYC. Over 340,000 Meals provided & working with 75+ partner organizations.

www.evloves.nyc

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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 21h

Why are we still paying for this abuser to continue terrorizing his victims? Shame on The View for giving Cuomo a platform to continue gaslighting all of us.

Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 1d

Lindsey Boylan is a former aide to Andrew Cuomo who was the first woman to publicly accuse him of sexual harassment. She now supports Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral election and says voters must not forget Cuomo's history of abuse.

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/15/lindsey_boylan

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 21h

Moureen Kaki, an aid worker in Gaza, says returning Palestinian prisoners have shared horrific stories of abuse while in Israeli detention. "Everybody described torture."

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Henry from New York @notgonnahavefun.bsky.social · 1d

I’m constantly confused by the type of “Christian” that locks up children.

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Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s newsletter is unlocked for all to read.

I wrote about political reporting on young Republicans and my online experiences with the same kind of men.

Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 1d

The truth about young right-wing men in America.

Losing My Perspicacity, October 15, 2025

The truth about young right-wing men in America

losingmyperspicacity.beehiiv.com

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