Aaron Strauss
@aaronstrauss.bsky.social
Following the evidence to elect more Dems. Dad x2; kidney donor; baker; goalkeeper
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Can they demand the interviews be held publicly?
They’ll soon drop the issue.
They’ll soon drop the issue.
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Can they demand the interviews be held publicly?
They’ll soon drop the issue.
They’ll soon drop the issue.
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This is the type of talk that Saddam Hussein used to justify invading Kuwait. It is dangerous, irresponsible and an embarrassment to both the United States and the party of George HW Bush.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This is the type of talk that Saddam Hussein used to justify invading Kuwait. It is dangerous, irresponsible and an embarrassment to both the United States and the party of George HW Bush.
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Comparing the reported details of the "White House plan" on extending enhanced subsidies to the Suozzi et al bipartisan bill reminds me of students complaining about group work where one person waits for everyone else to share their work, then runs the draft through ChatGPT to fill in their parts.
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Comparing the reported details of the "White House plan" on extending enhanced subsidies to the Suozzi et al bipartisan bill reminds me of students complaining about group work where one person waits for everyone else to share their work, then runs the draft through ChatGPT to fill in their parts.
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La semana pasada en DC, un agente de ICE fue descubierto removiendo letreros que indicaban lugares donde ICE había detenido a alguien de la comunidad. Creemos que lo hizo por ira, culpa o, mejor dicho, por vergüenza? Si ellos creen que lo que hacen está bien, por qué intentan ocultar las pruebas? 👀
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
La semana pasada en DC, un agente de ICE fue descubierto removiendo letreros que indicaban lugares donde ICE había detenido a alguien de la comunidad. Creemos que lo hizo por ira, culpa o, mejor dicho, por vergüenza? Si ellos creen que lo que hacen está bien, por qué intentan ocultar las pruebas? 👀
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Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
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I just want to underscore Josh's point that Dems can't be complacent. There is a lot of discontent burbling out there about the increasingly obvious problems in K-12 education, and -- unlike in the past -- Dems aren't prioritizing the issue or pushing big plans to improve schools.
I suspect the culture war is part of why polls show voters still trust Democrats more than GOP on schools—despite education falling as a top-tier Dem issue.
Hard to show parents you’ll focus on the ABCs when all you do is ban books etc
Still, Dems can’t be complacent on this.
Hard to show parents you’ll focus on the ABCs when all you do is ban books etc
Still, Dems can’t be complacent on this.
In culture war backlash, Democrats sweep school boards
November 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I just want to underscore Josh's point that Dems can't be complacent. There is a lot of discontent burbling out there about the increasingly obvious problems in K-12 education, and -- unlike in the past -- Dems aren't prioritizing the issue or pushing big plans to improve schools.
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There is no way to express how important Mark Mellman was to me and my organization. I simply couldn't have been as successful without him. My condolences to his family, friends, coworkers and the many people Mark touched in his life. (4/4)
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
There is no way to express how important Mark Mellman was to me and my organization. I simply couldn't have been as successful without him. My condolences to his family, friends, coworkers and the many people Mark touched in his life. (4/4)
I was sad to read this news today, but so proud to have been on Mark's team as we fought Republicans and battled Netanyahu in our quest to make our nation and the world a better place.
Here's a great tribute to Mark, from his induction into the AAPC Hall of fame: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfZp...
Here's a great tribute to Mark, from his induction into the AAPC Hall of fame: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfZp...
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I was sad to read this news today, but so proud to have been on Mark's team as we fought Republicans and battled Netanyahu in our quest to make our nation and the world a better place.
Here's a great tribute to Mark, from his induction into the AAPC Hall of fame: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfZp...
Here's a great tribute to Mark, from his induction into the AAPC Hall of fame: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfZp...
I have huge respect for Michelle Obama, but a plurality of the country disagrees! (And that was 9 years ago.) Clinton's voters, frustratingly, were simply located in the wrong states.
Also, the academic lit doesn't find a penalty for women candidates.
Also, the academic lit doesn't find a penalty for women candidates.
November 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I have huge respect for Michelle Obama, but a plurality of the country disagrees! (And that was 9 years ago.) Clinton's voters, frustratingly, were simply located in the wrong states.
Also, the academic lit doesn't find a penalty for women candidates.
Also, the academic lit doesn't find a penalty for women candidates.
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Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
November 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
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Earlier this morning, President Trump threatened me and a group of service and veteran Members of Congress with arrest, trial, and death by hanging.
Here’s my response:
Here’s my response:
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Earlier this morning, President Trump threatened me and a group of service and veteran Members of Congress with arrest, trial, and death by hanging.
Here’s my response:
Here’s my response:
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CBP reportedly pulling out after a week in Charlotte.
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
CBP reportedly pulling out after a week in Charlotte.
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with a Nazi symbol, the Iron Cross, as the poster's avatar. subtle.
November 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
with a Nazi symbol, the Iron Cross, as the poster's avatar. subtle.
I think people are learning the wrong lesson from Elliott's post. My peace plan: everyone stops arguing over labels and instead runs surveys (like this one) with OPEN ENDED responses and we listen to what voters actually say.
And then we act on those feelings to win more elections :)
And then we act on those feelings to win more elections :)
we can probably agree on the following interpretation
parties can increase their probability of winning future elections not only (or even primarily) by moving to the coherent center on ideological issues, but by moving down the axis of ideology-materialism and focusing attention on affordability
parties can increase their probability of winning future elections not only (or even primarily) by moving to the coherent center on ideological issues, but by moving down the axis of ideology-materialism and focusing attention on affordability
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I think people are learning the wrong lesson from Elliott's post. My peace plan: everyone stops arguing over labels and instead runs surveys (like this one) with OPEN ENDED responses and we listen to what voters actually say.
And then we act on those feelings to win more elections :)
And then we act on those feelings to win more elections :)
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What's the complete sentence, though?
"Ideological moderation is overrated, but politicians who set interest group agendas aside to pursue general economic well-being will appeal to swing voters."
"Ideological moderation is overrated, but politicians who set interest group agendas aside to pursue general economic well-being will appeal to swing voters."
November 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
What's the complete sentence, though?
"Ideological moderation is overrated, but politicians who set interest group agendas aside to pursue general economic well-being will appeal to swing voters."
"Ideological moderation is overrated, but politicians who set interest group agendas aside to pursue general economic well-being will appeal to swing voters."
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If you YIMBIfied the whole country:
— Average home size rises
— Faster household formation
— Slightly higher birthrates
— Rich people own more vacation houses
— Larger population share in high-amenity locations
— Higher wages & productivity
People would still spend a lot on housing though.
— Average home size rises
— Faster household formation
— Slightly higher birthrates
— Rich people own more vacation houses
— Larger population share in high-amenity locations
— Higher wages & productivity
People would still spend a lot on housing though.
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
If you YIMBIfied the whole country:
— Average home size rises
— Faster household formation
— Slightly higher birthrates
— Rich people own more vacation houses
— Larger population share in high-amenity locations
— Higher wages & productivity
People would still spend a lot on housing though.
— Average home size rises
— Faster household formation
— Slightly higher birthrates
— Rich people own more vacation houses
— Larger population share in high-amenity locations
— Higher wages & productivity
People would still spend a lot on housing though.
November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Interesting how Leftist researchers like @adambonica.bsky.social and @kwcollins.bsky.social exhort us to focus on corruption (& rightly so!), but the Dems against Rep Garcia's deceit are mostly Blue Dog/New Dem "moderates", not the Squad
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Interesting how Leftist researchers like @adambonica.bsky.social and @kwcollins.bsky.social exhort us to focus on corruption (& rightly so!), but the Dems against Rep Garcia's deceit are mostly Blue Dog/New Dem "moderates", not the Squad
This is so so good from @gelliottmorris.com. Politicians will win tough elections when they LISTEN TO VOTERS and improve people's lives.
If you're charged with winning elections, this is mandatory reading (just Part 1 if you're pressed for time):
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
If you're charged with winning elections, this is mandatory reading (just Part 1 if you're pressed for time):
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This is so so good from @gelliottmorris.com. Politicians will win tough elections when they LISTEN TO VOTERS and improve people's lives.
If you're charged with winning elections, this is mandatory reading (just Part 1 if you're pressed for time):
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
If you're charged with winning elections, this is mandatory reading (just Part 1 if you're pressed for time):
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
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"With a near-unanimous vote in Congress to pass his bill...Khanna can claim a victory that no other Democratic presidential prospect has achieved: cracking the MAGA coalition.”
Let's spend more time railing against a rigged system than just memeing against Trump.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Let's spend more time railing against a rigged system than just memeing against Trump.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Rep. Ro Khanna cracks the MAGA coalition over the Epstein files
The California Democrat, who is considering a White House run, told NBC News his unlikely victory includes the building blocks of a populist vision that can "unite the left and right."
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
"With a near-unanimous vote in Congress to pass his bill...Khanna can claim a victory that no other Democratic presidential prospect has achieved: cracking the MAGA coalition.”
Let's spend more time railing against a rigged system than just memeing against Trump.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Let's spend more time railing against a rigged system than just memeing against Trump.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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To finish it off, I've also done an annotated version of the paper complete with silly drawings and accessible language! These are inspired by @clairelamman.bsky.social , and you can read this and more here: ryanwhite1.github.io/wolf-rayet.h...
4/4 ⚛️🔭🧪
4/4 ⚛️🔭🧪
November 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
To finish it off, I've also done an annotated version of the paper complete with silly drawings and accessible language! These are inspired by @clairelamman.bsky.social , and you can read this and more here: ryanwhite1.github.io/wolf-rayet.h...
4/4 ⚛️🔭🧪
4/4 ⚛️🔭🧪
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Is there fentanyl on the boats from Venezuela the Trump administration is blowing up? No. I explain and discuss @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
Venezuela Doesn’t Produce Fentanyl. Trump Is Targeting It Anyway.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Is there fentanyl on the boats from Venezuela the Trump administration is blowing up? No. I explain and discuss @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
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Texas' abortion ban has killed another woman.
Let's be very clear: Republicans are killing women. Democrats need to start calling them murderers loudly and often.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
Let's be very clear: Republicans are killing women. Democrats need to start calling them murderers loudly and often.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
“Ticking Time Bomb”: A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker. She Died After She Couldn’t Get an Abortion in Texas.
Walker is one of several women ProPublica found with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn’t access abortions.
www.propublica.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Texas' abortion ban has killed another woman.
Let's be very clear: Republicans are killing women. Democrats need to start calling them murderers loudly and often.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
Let's be very clear: Republicans are killing women. Democrats need to start calling them murderers loudly and often.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
Pres Obama is singularly popular in politics. Not every Dem has his charisma, but let's learn from him:
• Healthcare #1 issue
• Anti-war
• All-of-above energy strategy
• Working-class jobs (Detroit bailout)
• Follow public on cultural topics (marriage equality, border)
• Healthcare #1 issue
• Anti-war
• All-of-above energy strategy
• Working-class jobs (Detroit bailout)
• Follow public on cultural topics (marriage equality, border)
Zohran Mamdani has a higher favorability rating than Donald Trump, JD Vance or Chuck Schumer. The most popular political figures in America are Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders www.gelliottmorris.com/p/new-poll-d...
November 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Pres Obama is singularly popular in politics. Not every Dem has his charisma, but let's learn from him:
• Healthcare #1 issue
• Anti-war
• All-of-above energy strategy
• Working-class jobs (Detroit bailout)
• Follow public on cultural topics (marriage equality, border)
• Healthcare #1 issue
• Anti-war
• All-of-above energy strategy
• Working-class jobs (Detroit bailout)
• Follow public on cultural topics (marriage equality, border)