John Lerner
@johnflerner.bsky.social
Dad. Bostonian. Metalsmith. Progressive.
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So Bari Weiss’s first real editorial intervention at CBS is to repress coverage of American concentration camps.
December 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
So Bari Weiss’s first real editorial intervention at CBS is to repress coverage of American concentration camps.
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so we're just getting straight-up censorship now.
December 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
so we're just getting straight-up censorship now.
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The fuck is happening in this framed photo three feet away from Steve Bannon?
December 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The fuck is happening in this framed photo three feet away from Steve Bannon?
There's one state senator, Nick Collins, that has prevented legislation that would ease the tax burden on Boston residents.
Here's his phone number. You should call his office. (617) 722-1150
Here's his phone number. You should call his office. (617) 722-1150
December 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
There's one state senator, Nick Collins, that has prevented legislation that would ease the tax burden on Boston residents.
Here's his phone number. You should call his office. (617) 722-1150
Here's his phone number. You should call his office. (617) 722-1150
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The release of the Epstein files is required by law to happen on December 19th.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
December 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The release of the Epstein files is required by law to happen on December 19th.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
On December 18th, we will "officially" be at war with Venezuela.
Bank on it.
IMPORTANT
There's one state senator, Nick Collins, that has prevented legislation that would ease the tax burden on Boston residents.
Here's his phone number. You should call his office. (617) 722-1150
There's one state senator, Nick Collins, that has prevented legislation that would ease the tax burden on Boston residents.
Here's his phone number. You should call his office. (617) 722-1150
December 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
IMPORTANT
There's one state senator, Nick Collins, that has prevented legislation that would ease the tax burden on Boston residents.
Here's his phone number. You should call his office. (617) 722-1150
There's one state senator, Nick Collins, that has prevented legislation that would ease the tax burden on Boston residents.
Here's his phone number. You should call his office. (617) 722-1150
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Honduras Attorney General Johel Zelaya said that he had ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Honduras seeks arrest of ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon
Honduras Attorney General Johel Zelaya has ordered authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández.
bit.ly
December 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Honduras Attorney General Johel Zelaya said that he had ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.
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This got largely overlooked, but note that Karoline Leavitt actually praised Trump's vile rant about Somalis as "epic." The cult worship has gotten so bad that his open racism now must be celebrated.
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
Trump Press Sec Goes Full Cult as Spin on Mental State Flies Off Rails
As Karoline Leavitt’s defense of Trump morphs into bizarre praise for his racism toward Somalis, a former White House official explains how the saga unmasks the deeper depravities consuming Trumpworld...
newrepublic.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
This got largely overlooked, but note that Karoline Leavitt actually praised Trump's vile rant about Somalis as "epic." The cult worship has gotten so bad that his open racism now must be celebrated.
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
On the pod, we dig into this and his threat to denaturalize:
newrepublic.com/article/2040...
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Filed with the City Council in Apr 2024. Had hearings, town halls, briefings, votes by Council & House—& then he blocked it in the Senate last Dec. Council passed it again in Feb 2025 & we’re still waiting for a vote.
I don’t have the power to stop State Senators from doing their job, only they do!
I don’t have the power to stop State Senators from doing their job, only they do!
Imagine the audacity of Mayor Wu asking the least productive legislature in the country to do some work when they’re already 2 weeks into their 6 week holiday break?
December 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Filed with the City Council in Apr 2024. Had hearings, town halls, briefings, votes by Council & House—& then he blocked it in the Senate last Dec. Council passed it again in Feb 2025 & we’re still waiting for a vote.
I don’t have the power to stop State Senators from doing their job, only they do!
I don’t have the power to stop State Senators from doing their job, only they do!
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I suspect I am not alone in struggling to take seriously timeliness complaints from a body that hasn't passed a budget on time since 2010.
As Mayor Wu answers questions on the taxpayer shift proposal on Reddit, Senate President Spilka issues statement defending Sens. Brownsberger and Collins, who killed the proposal last year
December 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I suspect I am not alone in struggling to take seriously timeliness complaints from a body that hasn't passed a budget on time since 2010.
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Stunned by how dishonest senators like Senate President Karen Spilka and Senator Nick Collins are being about Mayor Michelle Wu's tax shift home rule petition.
It was filed in February. They ignored it. No right to complain that it's a brand new ask. #mapoli
It was filed in February. They ignored it. No right to complain that it's a brand new ask. #mapoli
December 9, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Stunned by how dishonest senators like Senate President Karen Spilka and Senator Nick Collins are being about Mayor Michelle Wu's tax shift home rule petition.
It was filed in February. They ignored it. No right to complain that it's a brand new ask. #mapoli
It was filed in February. They ignored it. No right to complain that it's a brand new ask. #mapoli
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We’ve been waiting for nearly two years for the State Senate to take a vote on our bill. If they have additional proposals, we’re not the ones stopping them.
Btw our legislation includes balanced tax stabilization to help all residents AND additional tax relief for seniors & small businesses.
Btw our legislation includes balanced tax stabilization to help all residents AND additional tax relief for seniors & small businesses.
As Mayor Wu answers questions on the taxpayer shift proposal on Reddit, Senate President Spilka issues statement defending Sens. Brownsberger and Collins, who killed the proposal last year
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We’ve been waiting for nearly two years for the State Senate to take a vote on our bill. If they have additional proposals, we’re not the ones stopping them.
Btw our legislation includes balanced tax stabilization to help all residents AND additional tax relief for seniors & small businesses.
Btw our legislation includes balanced tax stabilization to help all residents AND additional tax relief for seniors & small businesses.
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
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Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
June 25, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
Hitler's design for a Grand Ballroom versus Trump's design for Grand Ballroom. Which one do you like better?
(Hitler's was never built. May we be so lucky)
(Hitler's was never built. May we be so lucky)
October 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hitler's design for a Grand Ballroom versus Trump's design for Grand Ballroom. Which one do you like better?
(Hitler's was never built. May we be so lucky)
(Hitler's was never built. May we be so lucky)
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We love our Marines and owe a debt of gratitude to Camp Pendleton, but next time, the Vice President and the White House shouldn’t be so reckless with people’s lives for their vanity projects.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
We love our Marines and owe a debt of gratitude to Camp Pendleton, but next time, the Vice President and the White House shouldn’t be so reckless with people’s lives for their vanity projects.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
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Throughout history, people have protested authoritarian governments with a unifying color to symbolize their peaceful resistance. Our movement is no different. Yellow is a bright, unmistakable reminder that millions of us stand together in the belief that America belongs to its people — not kings.
October 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Throughout history, people have protested authoritarian governments with a unifying color to symbolize their peaceful resistance. Our movement is no different. Yellow is a bright, unmistakable reminder that millions of us stand together in the belief that America belongs to its people — not kings.
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Important story; just not as photogenic as throwing paper towels in Puerto Rico.
After an explosion in Roseland, Louisiana the head of the EPA Lee Zeldin tells Black residents of this town to remove the black sticky residue themselves. The EPA didn't test soil on local properties for contamination but independent study shows 29 heavy chemicals
capitalbnews.org/roseland-oil...
capitalbnews.org/roseland-oil...
In This Black Louisiana Town, Forests are Browning and Animals are Dying
After the industrial explosion in rural Louisiana town, the EPA still says there is no health threat.
capitalbnews.org
September 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Important story; just not as photogenic as throwing paper towels in Puerto Rico.
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Trey Reed deserved to grow old, to be with his family, & pursuing his dreams.
Instead, he was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University — a predominantly white institution in MS.
We'll never have true justice for Trey—that would mean he would still be with us—but there must be answers.
Instead, he was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University — a predominantly white institution in MS.
We'll never have true justice for Trey—that would mean he would still be with us—but there must be answers.
September 17, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Trey Reed deserved to grow old, to be with his family, & pursuing his dreams.
Instead, he was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University — a predominantly white institution in MS.
We'll never have true justice for Trey—that would mean he would still be with us—but there must be answers.
Instead, he was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University — a predominantly white institution in MS.
We'll never have true justice for Trey—that would mean he would still be with us—but there must be answers.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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“The government sometimes makes brief, investigative stops to check the immigration status of those who gather in locations where people are hired for day jobs such as construction, landscaping, agriculture or car washes…and who do not speak much if any English.”
-Justice Kavanaugh
-Justice Kavanaugh
One day after the Supreme Court lifted the ban on racial profiling, federal agents swarmed a car in Van Nuys.
Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.
There is no justification for this. None.
Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.
There is no justification for this. None.
September 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
“The government sometimes makes brief, investigative stops to check the immigration status of those who gather in locations where people are hired for day jobs such as construction, landscaping, agriculture or car washes…and who do not speak much if any English.”
-Justice Kavanaugh
-Justice Kavanaugh
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That didn't take long
September 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
That didn't take long
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If you hear about a Mexican Independence Day celebration in your area, go.
There is strength in numbers and — especially if you’re white — you can protect your community just by being there and not flinching if ICE shows up.
These goons are cowards. Don’t be one.
There is strength in numbers and — especially if you’re white — you can protect your community just by being there and not flinching if ICE shows up.
These goons are cowards. Don’t be one.
BREAKING: Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has sent the Texas National Guard to Great Lakes Naval Base outside Chicago, awaiting orders to deploy to Chicago.
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
If you hear about a Mexican Independence Day celebration in your area, go.
There is strength in numbers and — especially if you’re white — you can protect your community just by being there and not flinching if ICE shows up.
These goons are cowards. Don’t be one.
There is strength in numbers and — especially if you’re white — you can protect your community just by being there and not flinching if ICE shows up.
These goons are cowards. Don’t be one.
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As many as 100 victims will show up to today's Epstein victim press conference.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
As many as 100 Epstein victims will attend Washington rally Wednesday
The rally comes as lawmakers Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) want a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to force Attorney General Pam Bondi to release Epstein files.
www.miamiherald.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
As many as 100 victims will show up to today's Epstein victim press conference.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...