Mike Klonsky
@mikeklonsky.bsky.social
PhD, BBall coach. Co-founder of Small Schools Workshop. Host of Hitting Left Radio. https://facebook.com/HittingLeft/
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The House of MAGA is in Disarray.
The Democrats' brand may be in the toilet. But there's still a pathway to victory in '26, and Bubba has only just entered the picture.
The Democrats' brand may be in the toilet. But there's still a pathway to victory in '26, and Bubba has only just entered the picture.
The House of MAGA is in Disarray.
Is there still a path to Democratic victories in '26? I think so.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The House of MAGA is in Disarray.
The Democrats' brand may be in the toilet. But there's still a pathway to victory in '26, and Bubba has only just entered the picture.
The Democrats' brand may be in the toilet. But there's still a pathway to victory in '26, and Bubba has only just entered the picture.
Trump has now openly embraced Project 2025, after previously disavowing it during his 2024 campaign. In 2025.. — USA Today
November 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Trump has now openly embraced Project 2025, after previously disavowing it during his 2024 campaign. In 2025.. — USA Today
Judge Wadas obviously not fit to serve www.injusticewatch.org/juvenile-cou...
‘Horrific’ video of incident at Chicago’s juvenile jail raises questions about recent trial, experts say
Former Juvenile Temporary Detention Center employee Kevin Walker was acquitted last month of charges related to the incident, which left a 15-year-old boy bruised and unconscious.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Judge Wadas obviously not fit to serve www.injusticewatch.org/juvenile-cou...
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“My first thought was my daughter,” Veraza told the Chicago Tribune. “I didn’t even care if it got to me,” he added. people.com/chicago-dad-...
Chicago Dad Says His 1-Year-Old Daughter Was Hit by Pepper Spray During Border Patrol Raid: 'Struggling to Breathe'
A dad in Chicago claims his daughter was hit by pepper spray after the family was caught up in a Border Patrol raid on Saturday, Nov. 8. The DHS has denied all of the claims.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
“My first thought was my daughter,” Veraza told the Chicago Tribune. “I didn’t even care if it got to me,” he added. people.com/chicago-dad-...
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino heckled Gov. JB Pritzker on social media for having his speech in Little Village Tuesday interrupted by protesters — but Bovino did not follow through on a threat to show up in the neighborhood himself. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/11/o...
Officials Gather In Little Village For Show Of 'Strength' After Border Chief's Threat To Return To Area
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino heckled Gov. JB Pritzker on social media for having his speech in Little Village Tuesday interrupted by protesters — but Bovino did not follow through on a threat to sh...
blockclubchicago.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino heckled Gov. JB Pritzker on social media for having his speech in Little Village Tuesday interrupted by protesters — but Bovino did not follow through on a threat to show up in the neighborhood himself. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/11/o...
Bovino and his agents are reportedly being redeployed to Charlotte, New Orleans, and possibly elsewhere. The official line? “Intelligence-driven rotation.
The real story? Chicago got organized and stood tall. open.substack.com/pub/michaelk...
The real story? Chicago got organized and stood tall. open.substack.com/pub/michaelk...
Bovino’s Chicago exit after the city pushes back and temperatures drop
Was it something we said?
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November 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Bovino and his agents are reportedly being redeployed to Charlotte, New Orleans, and possibly elsewhere. The official line? “Intelligence-driven rotation.
The real story? Chicago got organized and stood tall. open.substack.com/pub/michaelk...
The real story? Chicago got organized and stood tall. open.substack.com/pub/michaelk...
“Meanwhile, last night, Trump attended the Washington Commanders home game against the Detroit Lions. And before the game, Air Force One did a flyover above the stadium. Yeah, it was historic ’cause that was the only plane that took off yesterday.” — JIMMY FALLON
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“Meanwhile, last night, Trump attended the Washington Commanders home game against the Detroit Lions. And before the game, Air Force One did a flyover above the stadium. Yeah, it was historic ’cause that was the only plane that took off yesterday.” — JIMMY FALLON
From Chicago To LA, Neighborly Solidarity Fuels Resistance To ICE blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/05/f...
From Chicago To LA, Neighborly Solidarity Fuels Resistance To ICE
Volunteer patrols, mutual aid efforts and immigrant defenders are driving the anti-fascist movement against ICE and countering the “crime-ridden” fear narratives about their cities.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
From Chicago To LA, Neighborly Solidarity Fuels Resistance To ICE blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/05/f...
The Sound of Breaking Glass: From Kristallnacht to ICE
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The Sound of Breaking Glass: From Kristallnacht to ICE
On this day in 1938
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November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
The Sound of Breaking Glass: From Kristallnacht to ICE
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The number one thing everyone at the Curtis Sliwa election night watch party could agree on was loving Curtis Sliwa. The number two thing was hating Andrew Cuomo.
My night with Sliwa superfans
At the Republican watch party, there was one point of political agreement: Andrew Cuomo sucks.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The number one thing everyone at the Curtis Sliwa election night watch party could agree on was loving Curtis Sliwa. The number two thing was hating Andrew Cuomo.
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Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use of force.
Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use of force.
Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use force
A federal judge in Chicago will issue an extensive injunction restricting federal agents’ use of force, saying Thursday that a top Border Patrol official leading an immigration crackdown repeatedly li...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use of force.
Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents' use of force.
No Banker Left Behind.
Anyone fleeing NY? Ackman? Dershowitz? Anyone?
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Anyone fleeing NY? Ackman? Dershowitz? Anyone?
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No Banker Left Behind
The great flight of the fragile elite. Real or imagined?
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November 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
No Banker Left Behind.
Anyone fleeing NY? Ackman? Dershowitz? Anyone?
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Anyone fleeing NY? Ackman? Dershowitz? Anyone?
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
Trump is weighing aggressive military options against Venezuela, including airstrikes targeting Nicolás Maduro and his security forces, as well as a potential operation to seize the country’s oil fields. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...
Trump Weighs Options, and Risks, for Attacks on Venezuela
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump is weighing aggressive military options against Venezuela, including airstrikes targeting Nicolás Maduro and his security forces, as well as a potential operation to seize the country’s oil fields. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...
DOWNTOWN — A federal judge called the alleged conditions at ICE’s processing center in Broadview “disgusting” as he plans to issue a temporary restraining order to force improvements and possibly reduce the population at the facility. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/04/d...
Relief Could Come Soon For ICE Detainees Facing ‘Cruel’ Conditions In Broadview, Judge Says
A federal judge is considering ordering the government to reduce the population at the ICE processing center. Detainees say there's a lack of water, little food, overflowing toilets, broken showers an...
blockclubchicago.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
DOWNTOWN — A federal judge called the alleged conditions at ICE’s processing center in Broadview “disgusting” as he plans to issue a temporary restraining order to force improvements and possibly reduce the population at the facility. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/04/d...
Arne Duncan's back in the mix, pushing school vouchers and praising Republicans for their school reform efforts.
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Arne Duncan's back in the mix, pushing school vouchers and praising Republicans for their school reform efforts.
Is he fronting for a Rahm Emanuel run for president in '28?
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November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Arne Duncan's back in the mix, pushing school vouchers and praising Republicans for their school reform efforts.
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Congratulations, Andrew Cuomo!
I know how hard you worked for this.
I know how hard you worked for this.
![Red Trump-style graphic with images of Donald Trump and Andrew Cuomo.
At the top it says, "I'm going to pick [Cuomo]." - Donald Trump, 60 Minutes Interview, 11-2-25
Then beneath it
TRUMP ENDORSES CUOMO](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:j5hrotody26iqi24hcusufxu/bafkreib7wnor7hl45ryvmifde4sov74rrnexa3iecbyu7zxjx6brrslsiy@jpeg)
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Congratulations, Andrew Cuomo!
I know how hard you worked for this.
I know how hard you worked for this.
A good day yesterday...
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A good day yesterday...
Protesting ICE in the morning and cheering on the Dodgers last night.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A good day yesterday...
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Immigration Agents Detained A Schizophrenic Man — Then Dropped Him Miles From Home blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/31/i...
Immigration Agents Detained A Schizophrenic Man — Then Dropped Him Miles From Home
The arrest of the legal U.S. resident sent his family scrambling for two weeks. And they say immigration authorities refused to answer any questions about where he was. Community members on social med...
blockclubchicago.org
November 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Immigration Agents Detained A Schizophrenic Man — Then Dropped Him Miles From Home blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/31/i...
The Federal Aviation Administration said nearly 80% of air traffic controllers were absent at New York–area facilities Friday amid a nationwide staffing shortage tied to the government shutdown.
United: Arriving flight at LaGuardia grazed parked plane, worsening Friday delays
No one was injured, officials said
gothamist.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Federal Aviation Administration said nearly 80% of air traffic controllers were absent at New York–area facilities Friday amid a nationwide staffing shortage tied to the government shutdown.