Nick Kristof
@nickkristof.bsky.social
New York Times columnist, author, backpacker and Oregon farmer. Always reporting on the ground. Trying to help democracy prevail and distracting myself by making great wine and cider at KristofFarms.com.
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“If Trump wants to save the lives of Nigerian Christians… all Trump has to do is restore the American aid that was estimated to be saving the lives of more than a quarter-million Nigerians each year.”
Bang-on (as usual) from @nickkristof.bsky.social
Bang-on (as usual) from @nickkristof.bsky.social
Opinion | Trump Aid Cuts Kill More Christians Than Jihadists Do
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
“If Trump wants to save the lives of Nigerian Christians… all Trump has to do is restore the American aid that was estimated to be saving the lives of more than a quarter-million Nigerians each year.”
Bang-on (as usual) from @nickkristof.bsky.social
Bang-on (as usual) from @nickkristof.bsky.social
President Trump threatens a military attack on Nigeria because of jihadi attacks on Christians — which are indeed a real problem. But Trump’s aid cuts are killing far, far more Nigerian Christians than jihadis are. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
Opinion | Trump Aid Cuts Kill More Christians Than Jihadists Do
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:55 PM
President Trump threatens a military attack on Nigeria because of jihadi attacks on Christians — which are indeed a real problem. But Trump’s aid cuts are killing far, far more Nigerian Christians than jihadis are. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/o...
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If SNAP math is hurting your brain today, this is shows why USDA's 50% cut to maximum SNAP benefits translates into a much deeper cut to average benefits.
Only households receiving the maximum benefit will see a 50% cut under USDA's plan – and everyone else gets cut more deeply.
Only households receiving the maximum benefit will see a 50% cut under USDA's plan – and everyone else gets cut more deeply.
So the range of outcomes is
- 50 percent of benefits
- less than 50 percent of benefits
- no benefits at all
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
- 50 percent of benefits
- less than 50 percent of benefits
- no benefits at all
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Some SNAP Recipients May Not Receive Food Stamps Under White House Policy
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If SNAP math is hurting your brain today, this is shows why USDA's 50% cut to maximum SNAP benefits translates into a much deeper cut to average benefits.
Only households receiving the maximum benefit will see a 50% cut under USDA's plan – and everyone else gets cut more deeply.
Only households receiving the maximum benefit will see a 50% cut under USDA's plan – and everyone else gets cut more deeply.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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A sobering and important read from @nickkristof.bsky.social.
Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
Opinion | Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America?
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A sobering and important read from @nickkristof.bsky.social.
Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
Did you know that we allow child marriage in the US? We do, in 34 states, and four or five children are being married every day on average. I once met a Floridian married at 11 to her rapist. And California has no minimum age at all for marriage: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
Opinion | Why Do We Allow Child Marriage in America?
www.nytimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Did you know that we allow child marriage in the US? We do, in 34 states, and four or five children are being married every day on average. I once met a Floridian married at 11 to her rapist. And California has no minimum age at all for marriage: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/o...
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We have no ghosts or goblins on Kristof Farms -- they're scared away because our Pinot Noir is divine -- but we have do have some scary inhabitants. This mountain lion, caught on our wildlife camera, haunts our deer. Happy Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We have no ghosts or goblins on Kristof Farms -- they're scared away because our Pinot Noir is divine -- but we have do have some scary inhabitants. This mountain lion, caught on our wildlife camera, haunts our deer. Happy Halloween.
My take on the UAE-backed slaughter now unfolding in Sudan, and the refusal of the US and others to call out the UAE for its role. This was preventable, but neither Biden nor Trump cared enough to try: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o... Thank God some members of Congress are speaking up.
Opinion | The World Has Again Failed to Prevent Atrocities in Darfur
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October 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
My take on the UAE-backed slaughter now unfolding in Sudan, and the refusal of the US and others to call out the UAE for its role. This was preventable, but neither Biden nor Trump cared enough to try: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/o... Thank God some members of Congress are speaking up.
So eight U.S. citizen children have had their lives upended, because ICE rushed to deport their mom -- after she alleged that an agent had demanded sexual favors from her.
We would be a better country if we instead deported ICE agents who exploit detainees.
We would be a better country if we instead deported ICE agents who exploit detainees.
Mother of 8 charges sexual abuse by ICE—she was deported very next day.
Agent engaged in "severe sexual harassment" and demanded "sexual favors."
After her story aired on television Thursday night—she was deported on Friday morning.
Reyna Mendoza is the mother of 8 children—all U.S. citizens.
Agent engaged in "severe sexual harassment" and demanded "sexual favors."
After her story aired on television Thursday night—she was deported on Friday morning.
Reyna Mendoza is the mother of 8 children—all U.S. citizens.
October 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
So eight U.S. citizen children have had their lives upended, because ICE rushed to deport their mom -- after she alleged that an agent had demanded sexual favors from her.
We would be a better country if we instead deported ICE agents who exploit detainees.
We would be a better country if we instead deported ICE agents who exploit detainees.
My column argues that Trump bungled his trade war with China, leaving Xi Jinping in a stronger position. I worry that Xi, sensing our weakness and vulnerability on rare earths, will push the US and others to compromise on Taiwan, human rights and other issues.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
Opinion | Trump Lost to China
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October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
My column argues that Trump bungled his trade war with China, leaving Xi Jinping in a stronger position. I worry that Xi, sensing our weakness and vulnerability on rare earths, will push the US and others to compromise on Taiwan, human rights and other issues.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/o...
Thanks, Senator @booker.senate.gov, for speaking up about the UAE-backed atrocities in Sudan.
There are alarming reports that the RSF is committing atrocities against civilians, including mass executions, in El Fasher and cities in North Kordofan, Sudan. The RSF must stop these attacks, allow humanitarian access, and ensure safe passage of civilians out of El Fasher.
Paramilitary massacres unfolding in Sudan’s Darfur, videos show
RSF paramilitary fighters are carrying out mass ethnic killings in the recently captured city of El Fashir, according to videos, aerial images and interviews.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Thanks, Senator @booker.senate.gov, for speaking up about the UAE-backed atrocities in Sudan.
The UAE owns the slaughter now unfolding in El Fasher, Sudan, because it has armed the RSF militia committing the atrocities. Both the Biden and Trump administrations refused to hold the UAE accountable; bravo to the members of Congress who have stepped up.
The UAE needs to be held accountable for its arming of the genocidal RSF. That's why I have introduced my Stand Up for Sudan Act that would block sales to the UAE until they stop sending weapons to the RSF.
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The UAE owns the slaughter now unfolding in El Fasher, Sudan, because it has armed the RSF militia committing the atrocities. Both the Biden and Trump administrations refused to hold the UAE accountable; bravo to the members of Congress who have stepped up.
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Washington Post edit board: There’s a name for attacks on civilian ships on the high seas: Piracy. That’s also an unfortunately plausible description of the Trump administration’s bombings of vessels around South America that it says are carrying drugs. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | The new pirates of the Caribbean
Attacks against alleged drug boats are lawless.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Washington Post edit board: There’s a name for attacks on civilian ships on the high seas: Piracy. That’s also an unfortunately plausible description of the Trump administration’s bombings of vessels around South America that it says are carrying drugs. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
If you know anyone who was exploited on Backpage before it was closed down for human trafficking, tell them that there is a pool of money available for survivors and free legal help in applying for it: www.backpageremissionnetwork.org
Backpage Survivor Remission Network
www.backpageremissionnetwork.org
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If you know anyone who was exploited on Backpage before it was closed down for human trafficking, tell them that there is a pool of money available for survivors and free legal help in applying for it: www.backpageremissionnetwork.org
Terrific reporting about the grim realities of sex trafficking of minors by Emily Baumgaertner Nunn: mes.com/2025/10/26/m... And a reminder that our foster care system is a national disgrace, driving kids not to college but to traffickers.
mes.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Terrific reporting about the grim realities of sex trafficking of minors by Emily Baumgaertner Nunn: mes.com/2025/10/26/m... And a reminder that our foster care system is a national disgrace, driving kids not to college but to traffickers.
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We have reached the point where the *American Bar Association* cannot find attorneys willing to represent them in litigation against the Trump administration.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Want to see how far right the Republican Party has gone?
Watch George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan answer a question about illegal immigration during a 1980 debate.
They wouldn’t even be allowed in today’s Republican Party.
Watch George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan answer a question about illegal immigration during a 1980 debate.
They wouldn’t even be allowed in today’s Republican Party.
October 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Want to see how far right the Republican Party has gone?
Watch George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan answer a question about illegal immigration during a 1980 debate.
They wouldn’t even be allowed in today’s Republican Party.
Watch George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan answer a question about illegal immigration during a 1980 debate.
They wouldn’t even be allowed in today’s Republican Party.
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“It turns out Trump likes some aid, and he’s good with white refugees.”
@nickkristof.bsky.social is a real one
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...
@nickkristof.bsky.social is a real one
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...
Opinion | Trump Revives Foreign Aid, Helping Needy Billionaires
www.nytimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“It turns out Trump likes some aid, and he’s good with white refugees.”
@nickkristof.bsky.social is a real one
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...
@nickkristof.bsky.social is a real one
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...
Trump slashed USAID so that children die for want of $2 mosquito nets or 12-cent-a-day medicines--but he now is backing a $20 billion bailout of Argentina that will also pour money into the pockets of billionaire hedge fund investors. My take: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...
Opinion | Trump Revives Foreign Aid, Helping Needy Billionaires
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Trump slashed USAID so that children die for want of $2 mosquito nets or 12-cent-a-day medicines--but he now is backing a $20 billion bailout of Argentina that will also pour money into the pockets of billionaire hedge fund investors. My take: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...
Colorado has the lowest obesity rate in the US, and there has been slight improvement in the number of states with obesity rates of more than 35 percent. Oregon has increased obesity the most. www.axios.com/local/denver...
Colorado records lowest obesity rate in the U.S.
The state saw slight rise over a five-year span, according to a new report.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Colorado has the lowest obesity rate in the US, and there has been slight improvement in the number of states with obesity rates of more than 35 percent. Oregon has increased obesity the most. www.axios.com/local/denver...
President Trump has talked about invoking the Insurrection Act, allowing him broad powers to dispatch military troops to engage in law enforcement. This is an excellent piece by @jacklgoldsmith.bsky.social and Bob Bauer in @nytopinion.nytimes.com about that path: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/o...
Opinion | Here’s What Trump Could Unleash by Invoking the Insurrection Act
Why Congress should take up Insurrection Act reform.
www.nytimes.com
October 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
President Trump has talked about invoking the Insurrection Act, allowing him broad powers to dispatch military troops to engage in law enforcement. This is an excellent piece by @jacklgoldsmith.bsky.social and Bob Bauer in @nytopinion.nytimes.com about that path: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/o...
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On Thursday, Judge Sarah Ellis ordered that the guy in charge of ICE Chicago, Russell Hott, show up for a hearing on Monday bc ICE is violating so many parts of an order she issued last week.
On Friday, DHS decided Hott was no longer overseeing Chicago.
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On Friday, DHS decided Hott was no longer overseeing Chicago.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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"That’s the quiet corruption corroding modern philanthropy: the ability to give as a license to impose one’s will. It’s a kind of moral laundering." -- Laurene Powell Jobs www.wsj.com/us-news/laur...
Essay | Laurene Powell Jobs: Beware of Philanthropists Who Want Control in Exchange for Their Giving
True generosity flows quietly to communities that already know what they need, building capacity not dependency.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"That’s the quiet corruption corroding modern philanthropy: the ability to give as a license to impose one’s will. It’s a kind of moral laundering." -- Laurene Powell Jobs www.wsj.com/us-news/laur...
Karoline Leavitt sounds like a Red Guard in Mao's China during the Cultural Revolution.
Leavitt: "The Democrat Party's main constituency is made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals."
October 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Karoline Leavitt sounds like a Red Guard in Mao's China during the Cultural Revolution.