Aruna D’Souza 🇨🇦
@arunadsouza.bsky.social
Writer and critic, mostly contemporary art, sometimes food, always politics. New York Times and 4Columns, among other places. I’m surprisingly sweet. 🇨🇦
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dear men: plz find a route to self-actualization that doesn’t run through someone else’s uterus
November 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
dear men: plz find a route to self-actualization that doesn’t run through someone else’s uterus
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Oh, Tish James case dismissed too. Now Miss Hannigan has to start her orphanage.
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Federal judge dismissed indictments against Letitia James and James Comey | CNN Politics
A federal judge dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday.
www.cnn.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Oh, Tish James case dismissed too. Now Miss Hannigan has to start her orphanage.
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Mamdani is walking a fine line—not wanting to antagonize the admin (and risk Trump doing to NYC what it’s done to Chicago, LA, etc) and also not walking back his (correct) assessment of how awful Trump is. And the media are going to try their damndest to turn this either into a feud or a bromance.
WELKER: Just to be clear, do you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: After President Trump said that, I said yes
WELKER: So you do
MAMDANI: That's something I've said in the past. I say it today. What I appreciated about the conversation is were not shy about the places of disagreement
MAMDANI: After President Trump said that, I said yes
WELKER: So you do
MAMDANI: That's something I've said in the past. I say it today. What I appreciated about the conversation is were not shy about the places of disagreement
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Mamdani is walking a fine line—not wanting to antagonize the admin (and risk Trump doing to NYC what it’s done to Chicago, LA, etc) and also not walking back his (correct) assessment of how awful Trump is. And the media are going to try their damndest to turn this either into a feud or a bromance.
The director, Jonathan Binstock, says the collection is like a family and it’s necessary to sell some works to expand the family and suddenly I feel very worried for his human relatives.
As a financial matter, the Phillips Collection’s decision to sell three works of art at auction on Thursday would have to rate as a success. But the decision to sell established works from the collection to finance the acquisition of more contemporary art has caused turmoil within the institution.
This Washington Museum Sold Some of Its Art. But at What Cost?
The Phillips Collection sold three works and raised $13 million to buy contemporary art, but the decision has led to rancor within the 104-year-old institution.
nyti.ms
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The director, Jonathan Binstock, says the collection is like a family and it’s necessary to sell some works to expand the family and suddenly I feel very worried for his human relatives.
Media characterizing this interaction as a “friendship,” implying that it was reciprocal, is like Larry Summers thinking that young woman he was harassing appreciated his comments on her outfit. It’s absolutely delusional but in a particularly gross way.
Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani forged an unlikely friendship at the White House on Friday, with the US president saying at one point, 'I would feel very, very comfortable being in New York' under Mamdani. on.ft.com/43MAcy5
November 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Media characterizing this interaction as a “friendship,” implying that it was reciprocal, is like Larry Summers thinking that young woman he was harassing appreciated his comments on her outfit. It’s absolutely delusional but in a particularly gross way.
Corporate Dems worried their gravy train will stall if they’re forced to move towards Mamdani’s Dem Soc positions. Trump knows he’ll just keep stealing money from the Treasury anyway, no matter what his base or donors do, so he can like Mamdani as much as he wants.
Laughing at Donald Trump saying he'd definitely feel comfortable living in Zohran Mamdani's New York on the same day that half the consultant brain-poisoned Democratic party voted to condemn socialism
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Corporate Dems worried their gravy train will stall if they’re forced to move towards Mamdani’s Dem Soc positions. Trump knows he’ll just keep stealing money from the Treasury anyway, no matter what his base or donors do, so he can like Mamdani as much as he wants.
Trump is trying to jump on Mamdani’s affordability message. He had good things to say about Sanders in the past, too. As long as they’re not directly running against him, he knows how the message resonates. Of course the diff is Trump only wants the message, not the follow through.
Trump has said a number of times that you'd be surprised how much he and Mamdani agree on. (Talks again about building housing, lowering rents.)
Trump: "I expect to be helping him, not hurting him."
Trump: "I expect to be helping him, not hurting him."
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump is trying to jump on Mamdani’s affordability message. He had good things to say about Sanders in the past, too. As long as they’re not directly running against him, he knows how the message resonates. Of course the diff is Trump only wants the message, not the follow through.
For everyone confused about Trump’s change in attitude towards Mamdani at the meeting today: what Trump admires above anything in the world is handsome men. Period. End of story. Mamdani stunned Trump with his attractiveness. (This sounds flippant but I’m totally serious.)
November 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
For everyone confused about Trump’s change in attitude towards Mamdani at the meeting today: what Trump admires above anything in the world is handsome men. Period. End of story. Mamdani stunned Trump with his attractiveness. (This sounds flippant but I’m totally serious.)
I agree with all of the below in general about women like Usha Vance, except I also believe she’s highly attuned to public perception. If she’s not wearing her ring it’s because she wants people to see that. She won’t be divorcing Vance because of ideology, but infidelity? Maybe.
This. Except I think Vance is more likely to dump her first lol. For many upper caste Hindus like her, the religion is nothing but a content free ideology of hierarchy, which legitimizes all actions in the pursuit of status. Throw in US racialization, and you get her need for proximity to whiteness.
As someone who isboth Indian and familiar with many people like Usha Vance, the idea that she's going to to dump the meal ticket because Vance says mean things about Hinduism is a fundamental misunderstanding of everything India
November 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I agree with all of the below in general about women like Usha Vance, except I also believe she’s highly attuned to public perception. If she’s not wearing her ring it’s because she wants people to see that. She won’t be divorcing Vance because of ideology, but infidelity? Maybe.
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Canada has a higher standard of living than the US by every metric.
The US has a higher average income than Canada because their billionaires skew the sample.
The US has a higher average income than Canada because their billionaires skew the sample.
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Canada has a higher standard of living than the US by every metric.
The US has a higher average income than Canada because their billionaires skew the sample.
The US has a higher average income than Canada because their billionaires skew the sample.
Not a coincidence that most of these professions are dominated by women, and WOC in particular. But also sort of bizarre that Master’s degrees in business (so MBAs) and engineering are also no longer “professional” programs.
The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
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As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Not a coincidence that most of these professions are dominated by women, and WOC in particular. But also sort of bizarre that Master’s degrees in business (so MBAs) and engineering are also no longer “professional” programs.
Free Palestine is hate speech, but swastikas are A-ok apparently.
Exclusive: The U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify the swastika, nooses and the Confederate flag as hate symbols.
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
The military service drafted a new policy that classifies them as “potentially divisive.”
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Free Palestine is hate speech, but swastikas are A-ok apparently.
I’m going to suggest we as a society are building too many museums if we can give out a “Museum Opening of the Year” award.
We are delighted to announce that the Frick Collection is the winner of the Apollo Museum Opening of the Year award, which is supported by Bloomberg Connects
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November 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I’m going to suggest we as a society are building too many museums if we can give out a “Museum Opening of the Year” award.
Still thinking about the fact that Obama appointed Summers to the National Economic Council AFTER the latter had to step down as Harvard president for being an outspoken misogynist. Like, that wasn’t disqualifying.
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Still thinking about the fact that Obama appointed Summers to the National Economic Council AFTER the latter had to step down as Harvard president for being an outspoken misogynist. Like, that wasn’t disqualifying.
Larry Summers is 71 years old. Just resign already. He should have done it far before this, but between the revelations and the fact that he’s a few years from retirement anyway, just save everyone the trouble of an investigation already.
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Larry Summers is 71 years old. Just resign already. He should have done it far before this, but between the revelations and the fact that he’s a few years from retirement anyway, just save everyone the trouble of an investigation already.
Excellent thread. One of the things I’ve realized about the U.S. is it’s a nation of middlemen—all sorts of businesses at every single stage of commerce (and healthcare in this country is a business above all) trying to get their cut, which also drives up prices.
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Excellent thread. One of the things I’ve realized about the U.S. is it’s a nation of middlemen—all sorts of businesses at every single stage of commerce (and healthcare in this country is a business above all) trying to get their cut, which also drives up prices.
The idea of Mamdani having to expose himself to Trump and staff’s hatefulness just makes my stomach turn. I’ll be holding my breath until he’s safely out of their grasp.
Trump says he and New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani will meet in the Oval Office on Friday.
November 20, 2025 at 1:59 AM
The idea of Mamdani having to expose himself to Trump and staff’s hatefulness just makes my stomach turn. I’ll be holding my breath until he’s safely out of their grasp.
This article answered the questions I’ve had about ZM’s positions. Thank goodness for metro journalism.
November 20, 2025 at 1:54 AM
This article answered the questions I’ve had about ZM’s positions. Thank goodness for metro journalism.
I just want to point out that between 1993 and 2003 when I lived in a rent-stabilized apartment the rent board imposed 0% increases for one-year leases TWICE. Let’s not pretend this is unprecedented or impossible.
How can Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani freeze the rent, really? Here's how it would work.
Can Zohran Mamdani Really Freeze the Rent?
The mayoral candidate’s signature promise has given tenants hope — and rattled some landlords. Here’s a guide on what a possible Mayor Mamdani can and can’t do.
buff.ly
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
I just want to point out that between 1993 and 2003 when I lived in a rent-stabilized apartment the rent board imposed 0% increases for one-year leases TWICE. Let’s not pretend this is unprecedented or impossible.
Are we talking a “public statement on social media” thank you or a “Bill Clinton did me a solid” thank you?
Trump: "If they buy a nice Tesla car and they borrow the money -- you're so lucky I'm with you, Elon. I'll tell you. Has he ever thanked me properly?"
November 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Are we talking a “public statement on social media” thank you or a “Bill Clinton did me a solid” thank you?
The U.S. only opposes anti-LGBTQ+ violence if it’s an excuse to support genocide against Palestinians. And only supports free speech and freedom of the press if it’s being suppressed by a country whose resources it wants.
Piss poor framing @newrepublic.com to describe this as American foreign policy “now.” Here’s Pres. Biden traveling to MSB to kiss his ass on his turf. Biden’s press secretary, a lesbian, brushed off Khashoggi’s murder AND the beheading of five men executed for homosexuality.
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The U.S. only opposes anti-LGBTQ+ violence if it’s an excuse to support genocide against Palestinians. And only supports free speech and freedom of the press if it’s being suppressed by a country whose resources it wants.
I mean, we’re clear that all holidays are made up, right? Including Thanksgiving?
The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it. n.pr/4pjeudt
Friendsgiving 101: A history of the made-up holiday and how to celebrate it
The word's definition may be obvious, but Friendsgiving can mean different things to different people. Here are expert tips for how to celebrate it.
n.pr
November 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I mean, we’re clear that all holidays are made up, right? Including Thanksgiving?
I don’t know if anyone remembers when a voicemail that Alec Baldwin’s sent to his daughter was leaked. He screamed at her that she was “a disgusting little pig.” She was a kid. It was so full of misogyny, towards a child (and presumably her mother, as these things often happen).
I don't know why the "Piggy" thing is bothering me so much. It's one more unforgivable thing in a list of 20,000 unforgivable things, but I've been mad about it for like 12 straight hours.
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I don’t know if anyone remembers when a voicemail that Alec Baldwin’s sent to his daughter was leaked. He screamed at her that she was “a disgusting little pig.” She was a kid. It was so full of misogyny, towards a child (and presumably her mother, as these things often happen).
“We will get back to the scandal in a minute, but any recovering English majors read these tortured, florid confessions and thought the exact same thing: Aha, so it turns out four Z’s is how many surname Z’s a relationship can accommodate before it implodes.”
WashPo’s Monica Hesse has written a funny, delightful rendition about these two miserable people: wapo.st/447Nd5s
Column | The dueling narratives of Olivia Nuzzi and Ryan Lizza
Olivia Nuzzi’s relationship with RFK Jr. is detailed in her book, American Canto. Ex-fiance Ryan Lizza now alleges she also had an affair with Mark Sanford.
wapo.st
November 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
“We will get back to the scandal in a minute, but any recovering English majors read these tortured, florid confessions and thought the exact same thing: Aha, so it turns out four Z’s is how many surname Z’s a relationship can accommodate before it implodes.”
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