J. Smith
@jooltman.bsky.social
Professional Citizen. Adores Poetry/Bikes/Textiles.
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Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
Chuck Schumer Faces Pushback From a ‘Fight Club’ of Senate Democrats
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Wow — Senators Van Hollen, Smith, Murphy, Sanders, Warren, Markey, Merkley, Heinrich have created an official internal "Fight Club."
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
They're challenging Schumer & Gillibrand's leadership, arguing the party is using an old, corporate-friendly playbook insufficient to take on Trump or win elections.
Simply disgusted with @governor.ny.gov backsliding on climate this year and now we know why: Fossil fuel/petrochemical lobbying $$$. Time for new leadership in Albany. gothamist.com/news/fossil-...
Fossil fuel, utility lobbyists targeting Gov. Hochul with big spending, new report shows
There was a 52% increase in lobbying spending from the energy sector.
gothamist.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Simply disgusted with @governor.ny.gov backsliding on climate this year and now we know why: Fossil fuel/petrochemical lobbying $$$. Time for new leadership in Albany. gothamist.com/news/fossil-...
Can anyone explain to me how Anything #COP30 can be considered a “win” in the context of the sad face emoji line item? (And might this devastating failure being summed up by cute emoji be part of the problem?) (Via @bloomberg.com)
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Can anyone explain to me how Anything #COP30 can be considered a “win” in the context of the sad face emoji line item? (And might this devastating failure being summed up by cute emoji be part of the problem?) (Via @bloomberg.com)
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🚨 Call to action!
The universal Hep B birth-dose vax recommendation is under threat at the upcoming ACIP meeting (Dec 4–5, 2025).
🗣️ Public comment ENDS TODAY! Only a handful of comments have been submitted so far. Your voice truly matters.
💬 How to submit written or oral comments:
The universal Hep B birth-dose vax recommendation is under threat at the upcoming ACIP meeting (Dec 4–5, 2025).
🗣️ Public comment ENDS TODAY! Only a handful of comments have been submitted so far. Your voice truly matters.
💬 How to submit written or oral comments:
ACIP Meeting Information
ACIP holds three regular meetings each year. Learn about upcoming meetings and view materials.
www.cdc.gov
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨 Call to action!
The universal Hep B birth-dose vax recommendation is under threat at the upcoming ACIP meeting (Dec 4–5, 2025).
🗣️ Public comment ENDS TODAY! Only a handful of comments have been submitted so far. Your voice truly matters.
💬 How to submit written or oral comments:
The universal Hep B birth-dose vax recommendation is under threat at the upcoming ACIP meeting (Dec 4–5, 2025).
🗣️ Public comment ENDS TODAY! Only a handful of comments have been submitted so far. Your voice truly matters.
💬 How to submit written or oral comments:
NYPD helping investigate people for accessing public buildings and comforting their neighbors. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/n...
NYPD Confirms Involvement in FBI Probe Targeting Volunteer Observers in Immigration Court
An FBI document referred to activists at immigration courts as “anarchist violent extremist actors” and cited a "sensitive source with excellent access” to an encrypted chat.
www.thecity.nyc
November 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
NYPD helping investigate people for accessing public buildings and comforting their neighbors. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/n...
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In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
November 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
It's just a spring clean for the May queen
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on
Was walking down 4th Avenue this afternoon eavesdropping on one of America’s top political pundits…recounting how his billionaire friend has a house so big even the guy’s coterie of young boyfriends can’t fill it up. Why is he friends with a billionaire? How young?
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Was walking down 4th Avenue this afternoon eavesdropping on one of America’s top political pundits…recounting how his billionaire friend has a house so big even the guy’s coterie of young boyfriends can’t fill it up. Why is he friends with a billionaire? How young?
ICE activity in NYC on Canal Street this morning…almost like *someone* is acting out about the Trump Mamdani lovefest yesterday.
November 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
ICE activity in NYC on Canal Street this morning…almost like *someone* is acting out about the Trump Mamdani lovefest yesterday.
It is rush hour. This is the middle of NYC. This works for exactly nobody. @ridersalliance.org @nyctbus.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It is rush hour. This is the middle of NYC. This works for exactly nobody. @ridersalliance.org @nyctbus.bsky.social
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This is so wildly embarrassing for so many Upper East Side moms
Reporter: Would you feel comfortable living in New York City under a Mamdani administration?
Pres. Trump: Yeah, I would.
Pres. Trump: Yeah, I would.
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
This is so wildly embarrassing for so many Upper East Side moms
There’s a lot still happening to destroy things behind the scenes in DC agencies, such as this from Dept. of Energy: No More Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations or Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Smote from org chart! (Via @heatmap.news) www.energy.gov/sites/defaul...
www.energy.gov
November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
There’s a lot still happening to destroy things behind the scenes in DC agencies, such as this from Dept. of Energy: No More Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations or Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Smote from org chart! (Via @heatmap.news) www.energy.gov/sites/defaul...
“…once likened to Darth Vader…” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Donald Trump and JD Vance snubbed for Dick Cheney’s funeral
Joe Biden and George W Bush attend Republican’s service, while Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are notable absentees
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
“…once likened to Darth Vader…” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It’s been a full business day since the president called for the death of their co-workers, but neither of my NY senators @schumer.senate.gov @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social have made a statement about that here. And that’s a problem.
November 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It’s been a full business day since the president called for the death of their co-workers, but neither of my NY senators @schumer.senate.gov @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social have made a statement about that here. And that’s a problem.
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Breaking News: Nydia Velázquez, a Democratic trailblazer and 16-term New York congresswoman, announced she will retire next year.
Nydia Velázquez, a New York Trailblazer in Congress, to Retire Next Year
Ms. Velázquez, 72, a 16-term congresswoman, said it was time for a new generation of Democrats to step forward.
nyti.ms
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Breaking News: Nydia Velázquez, a Democratic trailblazer and 16-term New York congresswoman, announced she will retire next year.
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Also, HE IS INFLUENTIAL. His cult members revere him. It only takes one or two of them to act in ways that could absolutely harm a lot of people.
Its very very bad that the President publicly posts a statement that, were I to post the same thing about him, would have the FBI knocking on my door.
November 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Also, HE IS INFLUENTIAL. His cult members revere him. It only takes one or two of them to act in ways that could absolutely harm a lot of people.
“As much as any single person can, Summers embodies the most odious qualities of the political elite and the scorn they show for basic human well-being.” theintercept.com/2025/11/18/l...
Don’t Let Larry Summers Back Into Polite Society
While Larry Summers’s “association” with Jeffrey Epstein was already known, this newest batch of emails reveals their relationship ran deep.
theintercept.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
“As much as any single person can, Summers embodies the most odious qualities of the political elite and the scorn they show for basic human well-being.” theintercept.com/2025/11/18/l...
No enabling ICE with tech to snatch our neighbors (Amazon) letting ICE use business as traps (Home Depot) and overall rollover and play dead companies like Target that won’t stand up for diversity and respect. No buying from them, especially this upcoming holiday shopping weekend. #WeAintBuyingIt
#WeAintBuyingIt — these corporations don’t just profit from the system, they fuel it. We’re redirecting our spending to local shops that feed our communities, not fascist policies that fracture them. social.demcast.com/s/67J8Xzee
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social.demcast.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
No enabling ICE with tech to snatch our neighbors (Amazon) letting ICE use business as traps (Home Depot) and overall rollover and play dead companies like Target that won’t stand up for diversity and respect. No buying from them, especially this upcoming holiday shopping weekend. #WeAintBuyingIt
Eric Adams, your rats are returning as you are out globally gallivanting. @nyctsubway.bsky.social this bold one at Grand Army in the middle of the day!
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Eric Adams, your rats are returning as you are out globally gallivanting. @nyctsubway.bsky.social this bold one at Grand Army in the middle of the day!
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It’s a good idea!
November 20, 2025 at 3:47 AM
It’s a good idea!
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Please share widely
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Please share widely
Ug, so sad to see all these perfectly good bagels trashed by Bagel Market instead of donated to local soup kitchens, @cityharvestnyc.bsky.social @godslovenyc.bsky.social or anyone else serving hungry New Yorkers.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Ug, so sad to see all these perfectly good bagels trashed by Bagel Market instead of donated to local soup kitchens, @cityharvestnyc.bsky.social @godslovenyc.bsky.social or anyone else serving hungry New Yorkers.