Jason Bryce Stratfordt
@jbstrat1996.bsky.social
Writer, Progressive & Valley Bro from NorCal.
When the country seems to be drifting instead of moving forward, that's when we must remind ourselves of who we are.
Americans mustn't surrender to the threat of suppression and arise to any challenge with character and meet confusion with clarity.
We will find our way again.
Americans mustn't surrender to the threat of suppression and arise to any challenge with character and meet confusion with clarity.
We will find our way again.
November 27, 2025 at 3:35 AM
When the country seems to be drifting instead of moving forward, that's when we must remind ourselves of who we are.
Americans mustn't surrender to the threat of suppression and arise to any challenge with character and meet confusion with clarity.
We will find our way again.
Americans mustn't surrender to the threat of suppression and arise to any challenge with character and meet confusion with clarity.
We will find our way again.
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Economist/YouGov: Direction of the country
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 31% | 57%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 31% | 57%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Economist/YouGov: Direction of the country
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 31% | 57%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
% of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]...
At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50%
Now 31% | 57%
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
(cont'd)
Since this nation's founding, our spirit never caved into the pressures of adversity and we still triumphed against the odds.
It is the enduring Beauty of the American experiment. (3/3) www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1...
Since this nation's founding, our spirit never caved into the pressures of adversity and we still triumphed against the odds.
It is the enduring Beauty of the American experiment. (3/3) www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1...
An Anatomy of the MAGA Mind
Under Trump, post-liberal intellectuals have abandoned tradition for radicalism and scholarship for vulgarity.
www.theatlantic.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
(cont'd)
Since this nation's founding, our spirit never caved into the pressures of adversity and we still triumphed against the odds.
It is the enduring Beauty of the American experiment. (3/3) www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1...
Since this nation's founding, our spirit never caved into the pressures of adversity and we still triumphed against the odds.
It is the enduring Beauty of the American experiment. (3/3) www.theatlantic.com/books/2025/1...
(cont'd)
It was always about inflating the ego of one man, who never seemed to understand the purpose of public service.
For America to truly be great, we all must first regain the sight of understanding that America is a nation of flavor and culture. (2/3)
It was always about inflating the ego of one man, who never seemed to understand the purpose of public service.
For America to truly be great, we all must first regain the sight of understanding that America is a nation of flavor and culture. (2/3)
November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
(cont'd)
It was always about inflating the ego of one man, who never seemed to understand the purpose of public service.
For America to truly be great, we all must first regain the sight of understanding that America is a nation of flavor and culture. (2/3)
It was always about inflating the ego of one man, who never seemed to understand the purpose of public service.
For America to truly be great, we all must first regain the sight of understanding that America is a nation of flavor and culture. (2/3)
Politics has its place, but it must never come before the country we serve.
America wasn't built by party lines or partisan victories; it was built by people who believed in something greater than themselves.
The MAGA movement was never truly about making America first. (1/3)
America wasn't built by party lines or partisan victories; it was built by people who believed in something greater than themselves.
The MAGA movement was never truly about making America first. (1/3)
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Politics has its place, but it must never come before the country we serve.
America wasn't built by party lines or partisan victories; it was built by people who believed in something greater than themselves.
The MAGA movement was never truly about making America first. (1/3)
America wasn't built by party lines or partisan victories; it was built by people who believed in something greater than themselves.
The MAGA movement was never truly about making America first. (1/3)
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It’s no surprise to find that the intellectual fabric of Trumpism is thin, Joshua Rothman writes. What is possibly surprising, however, is the degree to which the ideas associated with MAGA have refuted their own premises.
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/HrUAXr
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/HrUAXr
Does MAGA Have Ideas?
A new book traces the intellectual origins of Trumpism—straight into the void.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It’s no surprise to find that the intellectual fabric of Trumpism is thin, Joshua Rothman writes. What is possibly surprising, however, is the degree to which the ideas associated with MAGA have refuted their own premises.
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/HrUAXr
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/HrUAXr
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School districts are accusing Meta of:
- hiding product risks from users
- prioritizing growth over safety when it comes to youth
- ignoring valid research findings on mental health impacts
Will this be ANOTHER case of Big Tech putting profits over people's safety?
- hiding product risks from users
- prioritizing growth over safety when it comes to youth
- ignoring valid research findings on mental health impacts
Will this be ANOTHER case of Big Tech putting profits over people's safety?
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
School districts are accusing Meta of:
- hiding product risks from users
- prioritizing growth over safety when it comes to youth
- ignoring valid research findings on mental health impacts
Will this be ANOTHER case of Big Tech putting profits over people's safety?
- hiding product risks from users
- prioritizing growth over safety when it comes to youth
- ignoring valid research findings on mental health impacts
Will this be ANOTHER case of Big Tech putting profits over people's safety?
(cont'd)
We cannot allow Big Tech to control the narrative as our future depends on the youthful minds of tomorrow.
If platforms fail to take meaningful steps to protect the public's mental health, then it falls on us to insist that they do better. (2/2) www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...
We cannot allow Big Tech to control the narrative as our future depends on the youthful minds of tomorrow.
If platforms fail to take meaningful steps to protect the public's mental health, then it falls on us to insist that they do better. (2/2) www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...
New study shows social media use predicted future depression in tweens
Researchers followed thousands of pre-teens for three years, generating unique insights into how social media is shaping kids.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
(cont'd)
We cannot allow Big Tech to control the narrative as our future depends on the youthful minds of tomorrow.
If platforms fail to take meaningful steps to protect the public's mental health, then it falls on us to insist that they do better. (2/2) www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...
We cannot allow Big Tech to control the narrative as our future depends on the youthful minds of tomorrow.
If platforms fail to take meaningful steps to protect the public's mental health, then it falls on us to insist that they do better. (2/2) www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...
Every generation of Americans faces new challenges, but our responsibility to protect the youth has never wavered.
When social networking platforms profit off of the vulnerabilities of our youth, they also inherit the duty of safeguarding our digital spaces. (1/2)
When social networking platforms profit off of the vulnerabilities of our youth, they also inherit the duty of safeguarding our digital spaces. (1/2)
November 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Every generation of Americans faces new challenges, but our responsibility to protect the youth has never wavered.
When social networking platforms profit off of the vulnerabilities of our youth, they also inherit the duty of safeguarding our digital spaces. (1/2)
When social networking platforms profit off of the vulnerabilities of our youth, they also inherit the duty of safeguarding our digital spaces. (1/2)
(cont'd)
Our best days have yet to come.
If the American dream feels more distant, it isn't because our spirit has weakened; it's because our leaders are.
This administration has forgotten that their first job is to help the people climb, not to climb over them. (2/2)
Our best days have yet to come.
If the American dream feels more distant, it isn't because our spirit has weakened; it's because our leaders are.
This administration has forgotten that their first job is to help the people climb, not to climb over them. (2/2)
November 24, 2025 at 12:42 PM
(cont'd)
Our best days have yet to come.
If the American dream feels more distant, it isn't because our spirit has weakened; it's because our leaders are.
This administration has forgotten that their first job is to help the people climb, not to climb over them. (2/2)
Our best days have yet to come.
If the American dream feels more distant, it isn't because our spirit has weakened; it's because our leaders are.
This administration has forgotten that their first job is to help the people climb, not to climb over them. (2/2)
The American dream was a promise -- one that was built upon the foundation of hard work, opportunity, and a belief that tomorrow would be a better day.
That day has yet to come and now more than ever, more Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. (1/2) www.theguardian.com/business/202...
That day has yet to come and now more than ever, more Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. (1/2) www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Americans are feeling the pain of the affordability crisis: ‘There’s not any wiggle room’
The costs of groceries, housing, childcare, education and healthcare have become intolerable to many
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The American dream was a promise -- one that was built upon the foundation of hard work, opportunity, and a belief that tomorrow would be a better day.
That day has yet to come and now more than ever, more Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. (1/2) www.theguardian.com/business/202...
That day has yet to come and now more than ever, more Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. (1/2) www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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In Trump’s so-called “Golden Age of America”...
October saw the highest number of job cuts in over two decades.
Businesses have jacked up their prices by an average of 12%.
14 million Americans have utility debt so severe that it is being sent to collections.
Are we great yet?
October saw the highest number of job cuts in over two decades.
Businesses have jacked up their prices by an average of 12%.
14 million Americans have utility debt so severe that it is being sent to collections.
Are we great yet?
November 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
In Trump’s so-called “Golden Age of America”...
October saw the highest number of job cuts in over two decades.
Businesses have jacked up their prices by an average of 12%.
14 million Americans have utility debt so severe that it is being sent to collections.
Are we great yet?
October saw the highest number of job cuts in over two decades.
Businesses have jacked up their prices by an average of 12%.
14 million Americans have utility debt so severe that it is being sent to collections.
Are we great yet?
(cont'd)
If the Congress fails to immediately act, millions of Americans remain at risk of losing their coverage.
We cannot continue to allow the healthcare industry to profit off of and must seek to build a system that emboldens the American people and their health. (2/2)
If the Congress fails to immediately act, millions of Americans remain at risk of losing their coverage.
We cannot continue to allow the healthcare industry to profit off of and must seek to build a system that emboldens the American people and their health. (2/2)
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 AM
(cont'd)
If the Congress fails to immediately act, millions of Americans remain at risk of losing their coverage.
We cannot continue to allow the healthcare industry to profit off of and must seek to build a system that emboldens the American people and their health. (2/2)
If the Congress fails to immediately act, millions of Americans remain at risk of losing their coverage.
We cannot continue to allow the healthcare industry to profit off of and must seek to build a system that emboldens the American people and their health. (2/2)
A nation as blessed as ours should never accept a healthcare system that leaves people behind.
The United States has the worst healthcare system and rather than fix it, Washington has remained fixated on petty politics.
Our goal should be simple. (1/2) www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
The United States has the worst healthcare system and rather than fix it, Washington has remained fixated on petty politics.
Our goal should be simple. (1/2) www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA
Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them.
www.npr.org
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
A nation as blessed as ours should never accept a healthcare system that leaves people behind.
The United States has the worst healthcare system and rather than fix it, Washington has remained fixated on petty politics.
Our goal should be simple. (1/2) www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
The United States has the worst healthcare system and rather than fix it, Washington has remained fixated on petty politics.
Our goal should be simple. (1/2) www.npr.org/2025/11/20/n...
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Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, had just given birth when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She writes about her fear of adding another tragedy to her family’s life. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/CLpbsb
November 23, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy, had just given birth when she was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. She writes about her fear of adding another tragedy to her family’s life. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/CLpbsb
In America, we are constantly reminded that freedom gives us the right to disagree.
However, the DINOs that relinquished power to helped Republicans reopen the government not once thought of the American people.
Because of this, ACA premiums increased. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
However, the DINOs that relinquished power to helped Republicans reopen the government not once thought of the American people.
Because of this, ACA premiums increased. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Moral Cost of the Democrats’ Shutdown Strategy
A party that champions government workers and the poor was willing to sacrifice them.
www.theatlantic.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In America, we are constantly reminded that freedom gives us the right to disagree.
However, the DINOs that relinquished power to helped Republicans reopen the government not once thought of the American people.
Because of this, ACA premiums increased. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
However, the DINOs that relinquished power to helped Republicans reopen the government not once thought of the American people.
Because of this, ACA premiums increased. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Border Czar Tom Homan allegedly accepted a $50,000 bribe in an FBI sting operation last year. Then Trump’s DOJ closed the investigation. Why?
We requested witness interviews, communications, and other records related to the closed investigation to uncover the truth.
We requested witness interviews, communications, and other records related to the closed investigation to uncover the truth.
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Border Czar Tom Homan allegedly accepted a $50,000 bribe in an FBI sting operation last year. Then Trump’s DOJ closed the investigation. Why?
We requested witness interviews, communications, and other records related to the closed investigation to uncover the truth.
We requested witness interviews, communications, and other records related to the closed investigation to uncover the truth.
Public office is a public trust.
When politicians abuse the system for personal gain to pad their own pockets, they betray their office and the very faith that keeps a free nation standing.
Politicians who engage in insider trading must be tried and convicted of such.
When politicians abuse the system for personal gain to pad their own pockets, they betray their office and the very faith that keeps a free nation standing.
Politicians who engage in insider trading must be tried and convicted of such.
November 23, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Public office is a public trust.
When politicians abuse the system for personal gain to pad their own pockets, they betray their office and the very faith that keeps a free nation standing.
Politicians who engage in insider trading must be tried and convicted of such.
When politicians abuse the system for personal gain to pad their own pockets, they betray their office and the very faith that keeps a free nation standing.
Politicians who engage in insider trading must be tried and convicted of such.
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What should have been laughed out of court — and was dismissed by the trial court — has now become a serious threat to the Voting Rights Act, @marcelias.bsky.social writes. Republicans are back in the high court to win their zero-sum game. https://bit.ly/48rgScl
The Zero-Sum Game Behind Republican Voter Suppression
Read more here.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
What should have been laughed out of court — and was dismissed by the trial court — has now become a serious threat to the Voting Rights Act, @marcelias.bsky.social writes. Republicans are back in the high court to win their zero-sum game. https://bit.ly/48rgScl
America's greatest strength has always been its military.
Our republic's triumphs never rested at the ego of one man, but its people.
In moments when leadership wavers, that oath becomes our nation's safeguard; no president can command an American soldier to break this promise.
Our republic's triumphs never rested at the ego of one man, but its people.
In moments when leadership wavers, that oath becomes our nation's safeguard; no president can command an American soldier to break this promise.
November 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
America's greatest strength has always been its military.
Our republic's triumphs never rested at the ego of one man, but its people.
In moments when leadership wavers, that oath becomes our nation's safeguard; no president can command an American soldier to break this promise.
Our republic's triumphs never rested at the ego of one man, but its people.
In moments when leadership wavers, that oath becomes our nation's safeguard; no president can command an American soldier to break this promise.
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With this past election behind us, our work for 2026 kicks into high gear now.
We’re less than a year out from the midterms. Recently, Swing Left volunteers were out knocking doors in swing districts (like Iowa’s 3rd!) to win back the House.
We’re less than a year out from the midterms. Recently, Swing Left volunteers were out knocking doors in swing districts (like Iowa’s 3rd!) to win back the House.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
With this past election behind us, our work for 2026 kicks into high gear now.
We’re less than a year out from the midterms. Recently, Swing Left volunteers were out knocking doors in swing districts (like Iowa’s 3rd!) to win back the House.
We’re less than a year out from the midterms. Recently, Swing Left volunteers were out knocking doors in swing districts (like Iowa’s 3rd!) to win back the House.
(cont'd)
Let us remember that our political opponents are not our enemies.
Republicans must understand that words do matter and immediately condemn this president and his officials for seeking chaos rather than peace.
Our nation's future depends on it. (2/2)
Let us remember that our political opponents are not our enemies.
Republicans must understand that words do matter and immediately condemn this president and his officials for seeking chaos rather than peace.
Our nation's future depends on it. (2/2)
November 21, 2025 at 6:32 AM
(cont'd)
Let us remember that our political opponents are not our enemies.
Republicans must understand that words do matter and immediately condemn this president and his officials for seeking chaos rather than peace.
Our nation's future depends on it. (2/2)
Let us remember that our political opponents are not our enemies.
Republicans must understand that words do matter and immediately condemn this president and his officials for seeking chaos rather than peace.
Our nation's future depends on it. (2/2)
The dangerous rhetoric must stop.
Violence and threats against public servants is not only reckless, but also highly unacceptable within our society.
This president must be censured for invoking a political war between left and right radicals. (1/2) www.npr.org/2025/10/25/n...
Violence and threats against public servants is not only reckless, but also highly unacceptable within our society.
This president must be censured for invoking a political war between left and right radicals. (1/2) www.npr.org/2025/10/25/n...
A report claims left-wing terrorism is rising. The data paints a complicated picture
The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.
www.npr.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The dangerous rhetoric must stop.
Violence and threats against public servants is not only reckless, but also highly unacceptable within our society.
This president must be censured for invoking a political war between left and right radicals. (1/2) www.npr.org/2025/10/25/n...
Violence and threats against public servants is not only reckless, but also highly unacceptable within our society.
This president must be censured for invoking a political war between left and right radicals. (1/2) www.npr.org/2025/10/25/n...
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Calling for violence against members of Congress is unacceptable — from anyone. The President’s words matter, and this kind of rhetoric puts our entire country at risk.
All leaders and all Americans must condemn it.
All leaders and all Americans must condemn it.
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Calling for violence against members of Congress is unacceptable — from anyone. The President’s words matter, and this kind of rhetoric puts our entire country at risk.
All leaders and all Americans must condemn it.
All leaders and all Americans must condemn it.
(cont'd)
They believe that our own institutions are the enemy of the people and that propaganda is a sufficient substitute for the truth.
In America, we don't solve problems by pulling the rug from under our children; we solve them by building stronger foundations. (3/3)
They believe that our own institutions are the enemy of the people and that propaganda is a sufficient substitute for the truth.
In America, we don't solve problems by pulling the rug from under our children; we solve them by building stronger foundations. (3/3)
November 20, 2025 at 2:50 AM
(cont'd)
They believe that our own institutions are the enemy of the people and that propaganda is a sufficient substitute for the truth.
In America, we don't solve problems by pulling the rug from under our children; we solve them by building stronger foundations. (3/3)
They believe that our own institutions are the enemy of the people and that propaganda is a sufficient substitute for the truth.
In America, we don't solve problems by pulling the rug from under our children; we solve them by building stronger foundations. (3/3)