Amanda Katz
@katzish.bsky.social
Writer and editor. Ex @PostOpinions @CNN @BostonGlobe @BloomsburyUSA. Sometime poet & translator. Good eater. Parent.
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Probably fewer women in economics because they’re just not as smart, right, Larry?
The emails have Summers reporting to Epstein about his attempts to date a Harvard economics student & to hit on her during a seminar she was giving.
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Probably fewer women in economics because they’re just not as smart, right, Larry?
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Good article from Edsall on Mamdani and impressed with how he says his thinking was changed by the evidence. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
Opinion | Young Voters Are the Holy Grail. Zohran Mamdani Just Showed Democrats How to Win Them.
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Good article from Edsall on Mamdani and impressed with how he says his thinking was changed by the evidence. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
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Ken Burns made a documentary about Americans who declared "No kings!" and rose up against the military occupation of their cities. What could possibly be polarizing about that? [giftie] www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/a...
What ‘The American Revolution’ Says About Our Cultural Battles
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Ken Burns made a documentary about Americans who declared "No kings!" and rose up against the military occupation of their cities. What could possibly be polarizing about that? [giftie] www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/a...
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Absolutely bizarre that these people willingly chose to pass up the pleasures of being rich in Kokomo, Indiana
No one leaving New York City because of Mamdani, say two top real estate CEOs
No one leaving New York City because of Mamdani, say two top real estate CEOs
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's democratic socialist views spark fears companies and capital will flee, but top real estate CEOs say it's not true.
cnb.cx
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Absolutely bizarre that these people willingly chose to pass up the pleasures of being rich in Kokomo, Indiana
This is so awesome. Hats off to these kids for brilliant perception of a market gap and a way to serve the public, teaching themselves to fix it, and even a great brand. I wish more adults in Silicon Valley were focused on these kinds of challenges
Young people understand: The way we did things yesterday does not have to be the way we do things tmrw — because the we did things yesterday wasn’t working!! www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/r...
New York Lacked an Affordable Housing Portal. So These Teenagers Made One.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This is so awesome. Hats off to these kids for brilliant perception of a market gap and a way to serve the public, teaching themselves to fix it, and even a great brand. I wish more adults in Silicon Valley were focused on these kinds of challenges
Bananas. Entirely predictable given how Trump drooled over Duterte’s extrajudicial “drug control” killings, but still really bad
80 people. Basically, Trump and Hegseth are prolific serial killers. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
U.S. Strike Kills 4 on Boat Trump Says Was Smuggling Drugs
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November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Bananas. Entirely predictable given how Trump drooled over Duterte’s extrajudicial “drug control” killings, but still really bad
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If I was a billionaire I wouldn’t use my wealth to create a Secret Crime Island. I would make a duel-themed restaurant called Swashbucklers where the waiters swordfight each other during your meal
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If I was a billionaire I wouldn’t use my wealth to create a Secret Crime Island. I would make a duel-themed restaurant called Swashbucklers where the waiters swordfight each other during your meal
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Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
I had to look up whether he’s the Nazi streak guy or the Nazi boat guy. It’s the Nazi streak guy
President Trump has tapped Paul Ingrassia, who withdrew his nomination for the Office of Special Counsel after racist remarks emerged, to become deputy general counsel of the General Services Administration.
Trump moves loyalist to GSA posting after previous nomination fell apart
Paul Ingrassia had withdrawn his nomination as head of Office of Special Counsel after racist remarks and other controversies.
wapo.st
November 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I had to look up whether he’s the Nazi streak guy or the Nazi boat guy. It’s the Nazi streak guy
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“Night flight to San Francisco; chase the moon across America …Nothing’s lost forever. In this world, there’s a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we’ve left behind, and dreaming ahead. At least I think that’s so.” — Tony Kushner with an assist from the amazing night sky last night omw home.
November 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“Night flight to San Francisco; chase the moon across America …Nothing’s lost forever. In this world, there’s a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we’ve left behind, and dreaming ahead. At least I think that’s so.” — Tony Kushner with an assist from the amazing night sky last night omw home.
It’s a shame about the headline and social framing, because this is vital reporting that will make you gasp in horror for this kid and leaves no doubt about which party was responsible
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
It’s a shame about the headline and social framing, because this is vital reporting that will make you gasp in horror for this kid and leaves no doubt about which party was responsible
Did they call up Bill Barr for headline suggestions
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Did they call up Bill Barr for headline suggestions
Right, everyone predicted he would need to order a military action today to distract from the Epstein emails. The “Department of War” is delivering
Pete Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear.
There doesn’t seem to be reporting yet on what this means. But I assume it’s not good.
There doesn’t seem to be reporting yet on what this means. But I assume it’s not good.
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Right, everyone predicted he would need to order a military action today to distract from the Epstein emails. The “Department of War” is delivering
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democrats love all their moderate, progressive, and top-of-the-distribution leaders <3
they can all live in harmony together under a big diverse tent if they restore regional party identities and stop the circular firing squad on nationalized media <3
they can all live in harmony together under a big diverse tent if they restore regional party identities and stop the circular firing squad on nationalized media <3
November 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
democrats love all their moderate, progressive, and top-of-the-distribution leaders <3
they can all live in harmony together under a big diverse tent if they restore regional party identities and stop the circular firing squad on nationalized media <3
they can all live in harmony together under a big diverse tent if they restore regional party identities and stop the circular firing squad on nationalized media <3
Relatable content
Today is the 9th anniversary of the day Maggie stole an entire pecan pie and got drunk from all the sugar. Happy Purloined Pecan Pie Day from our family to yours!
November 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Relatable content
Local frost warning
Another chilly one tonight! Many spots end up near freezing. Closer to mid-30s in the city. A couple upper 30s in the mildest spots. Sunny and within a few degrees of 60 on Friday. Forecast update at cwg.live.
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Local frost warning
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Jesus Christ: "Ultimately, between the money she made from her interactions with men and in the food services industry she was able to save up enough money to get braces."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
In Matt Gaetz Scandal, Circumstances Left Teen Vulnerable to Exploitation
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Jesus Christ: "Ultimately, between the money she made from her interactions with men and in the food services industry she was able to save up enough money to get braces."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Not now, mutated flu strain
NEW by me -- This mutated flu strain is triggering fears of a massive outbreak
--The new flu strain, a version of H3N2, emerged over the summer, raising fears that the current flu vaccine might struggle to fight it.
--The new flu strain, a version of H3N2, emerged over the summer, raising fears that the current flu vaccine might struggle to fight it.
This mutated flu strain is triggering fears of a massive outbreak
Health officials there have already warned of a wave that's sending people to the hospital.
www.axios.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Not now, mutated flu strain
Is Transaurus, the popular crime-fighting robot dinosaur, the mascot the trans community needs?!
Transaurus Cookies (1993-1993): In the midst of monster truck mania, we got these bite-sized vanilla butter cookies, part of a collectible line, honoring the transforming, fire-breathing, car crushing, and apparently CRIME-FIGHTING dinosaur robot, Transaurus
November 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Is Transaurus, the popular crime-fighting robot dinosaur, the mascot the trans community needs?!
These are just disgusting people. Big kudos to this girl (now woman) allegedly trafficked to Matt Gaetz, by a friend of his who sometimes paid for sex on his government credit card. Her story is horrific and she sounds brave and tough as nails to be sharing it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
In Matt Gaetz Scandal, Circumstances Left Teen Vulnerable to Exploitation
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
These are just disgusting people. Big kudos to this girl (now woman) allegedly trafficked to Matt Gaetz, by a friend of his who sometimes paid for sex on his government credit card. Her story is horrific and she sounds brave and tough as nails to be sharing it. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
They’re literally the kid copying off the test of the kid in front of them who knows how to write a normal email. That is how LLMs work
Well, it's a little clearer now why billionaires are so invested in technology that produces better written emails.
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
They’re literally the kid copying off the test of the kid in front of them who knows how to write a normal email. That is how LLMs work
What’s it like to be going to hell at such a young age
RAISE YOUR CHILDREN SO THEY DO NOT DO THINGS LIKE THIS dailyfreepress.com/11/13/10/216...
BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash
The president of Boston University College Republicans wrote on X he called the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requesting it detain employees at Allston Car Wash, the site of a Nov. 4 raid w...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
What’s it like to be going to hell at such a young age
Gotta make time
Michael Wolff, Steve Bannon and Jeffrey Epstein taking time out of their day covering up the world's most famous pedophile ring to complain about Ta-Nehesi Coates.
![From: Steve Bannon I
Sent: 4/23/2019 4:06:36 PM
To: Michael Wolff _________________________________1
CC: Jeffrey Epstein [jeevacation@gmail.com]
Subject: Re: Announcing the 2019 Hillman Prize winners
Importance: High
Fix always in
On Apr 23, 2019, at 9:06 AM, Michael Wolff <
> wrote:
Look at the judges on this thing: the right-thinking establishment to a tee (to a Ta-Nihisi).
On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 2:57 PM Steve Bannon < wrote:
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November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Gotta make time
Jesus. This was years after Epstein pleaded guilty to procuring a child for prostitution. I didn’t realize a book recommendation could be depraved, but this is.
@sarahweinman.com sorry to blow up your mentions this morning but !!!
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Jesus. This was years after Epstein pleaded guilty to procuring a child for prostitution. I didn’t realize a book recommendation could be depraved, but this is.