Nick TP
@nixotalkspoli.bsky.social
political science side account from my main. CO. he/him. left leaning. degrees in conflict resolution & political science. international politics & US domestic. 🏳️🌈🇺🇦🇵🇸
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Nick TP
@nixotalkspoli.bsky.social
· Feb 29
hello my name is Nico. I have a master's degree in conflict resolution, with bachelor's degrees in Political Science & International Studies. I wrote a thesis on frozen conflicts in Eastern Europe. now with hashtags, I'd like to post more to help make bluesky a useful tool for keeping up with news.
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SCOOP: The Trump administration has instructed employees and grantees not to use U.S. funds to commemorate World AIDS Day — because the observance was started by the World Health Organization.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Trump Administration Cancels U.S. Observance of World AIDS Day
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
SCOOP: The Trump administration has instructed employees and grantees not to use U.S. funds to commemorate World AIDS Day — because the observance was started by the World Health Organization.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
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WATCH St. Paul police, aiding ICE, restrain a man and spray him full in the face. They are not and have never been on our side.
Credit: @reportermark.bsky.social
Credit: @reportermark.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
WATCH St. Paul police, aiding ICE, restrain a man and spray him full in the face. They are not and have never been on our side.
Credit: @reportermark.bsky.social
Credit: @reportermark.bsky.social
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Wage growth among all workers is declining significantly, with low-wage workers hit especially hard.
www.ft.com/content/cfa6...
www.ft.com/content/cfa6...
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Wage growth among all workers is declining significantly, with low-wage workers hit especially hard.
www.ft.com/content/cfa6...
www.ft.com/content/cfa6...
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ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
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7 trillion-dollar stocks, the “Magnificent Seven”
Alphabet,
Amazon,
Apple,
Meta,
Microsoft,
Nvidia and
Tesla
are powering the market’s gains. Economists are raising concerns about the rest of the companies
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Alphabet,
Amazon,
Apple,
Meta,
Microsoft,
Nvidia and
Tesla
are powering the market’s gains. Economists are raising concerns about the rest of the companies
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
7 trillion-dollar stocks, the “Magnificent Seven”
Alphabet,
Amazon,
Apple,
Meta,
Microsoft,
Nvidia and
Tesla
are powering the market’s gains. Economists are raising concerns about the rest of the companies
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Alphabet,
Amazon,
Apple,
Meta,
Microsoft,
Nvidia and
Tesla
are powering the market’s gains. Economists are raising concerns about the rest of the companies
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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This is heartbreakingly cruel and hypocritical. The same admin that has redefined refugee status to cover white South Africans is now going to drown thousands of refugees already approved for their status in red tape, potentially even seeking to strip some of their status and deport them.
Trump Admin planning a rule to re-decide whether *every* refugee who entered under Biden meets their criteria for a refugee. That’s 230,000 people! And no appeals!
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
This is heartbreakingly cruel and hypocritical. The same admin that has redefined refugee status to cover white South Africans is now going to drown thousands of refugees already approved for their status in red tape, potentially even seeking to strip some of their status and deport them.
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
www.whatimreading.net
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Trump & GOP campaigned on a vibecession, and some reason believed the bad vibes would simply stop once in power.
Prices are going up, but pushing that it was the democrats in power’s fault for inflation then simply led the blame to fall on the GOP with the same justification & anger.
Prices are going up, but pushing that it was the democrats in power’s fault for inflation then simply led the blame to fall on the GOP with the same justification & anger.
Reposting this clip of Harry Enten talking about inflation to make clear that the numbers he cites comes from a poll about how Americans *feel* prices are going up, not percentages of prices increases themselves. It's still not good news for Trump politically.
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Trump & GOP campaigned on a vibecession, and some reason believed the bad vibes would simply stop once in power.
Prices are going up, but pushing that it was the democrats in power’s fault for inflation then simply led the blame to fall on the GOP with the same justification & anger.
Prices are going up, but pushing that it was the democrats in power’s fault for inflation then simply led the blame to fall on the GOP with the same justification & anger.
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Terminating the Temporary Protected Status
designation of Burma / Myanmar is absolutely horrific.
"There have, however, been improvements in Burma’s governance and stability at the national and local level"
There fucking haven't...
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21069.pdf
designation of Burma / Myanmar is absolutely horrific.
"There have, however, been improvements in Burma’s governance and stability at the national and local level"
There fucking haven't...
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21069.pdf
![Billing Code: 9111-97
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
[CIS No. 2839-25; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2021-0005]
RIN 1615- ZB88
Termination of the Designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected
Status
AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of
Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the
designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status. The designation of
Burma is set to expire on November 25, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and
consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that
Burma no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation for Temporary
Protected Status. The Secretary, therefore, is terminating the Temporary Protected Status
designation of Burma as required by statute. This termination is effective [INSERT
DATE 60 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL
REGISTER]. After [INSERT DATE 60 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION
IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER], nationals of Burma (and aliens having no nationality
who last habitually resided in Burma) who have been granted Temporary Protected Status
under Burma’s designation will no longer have Temporary Protected Status.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xmpcty4bvrwkzigiob5fafex/bafkreigmjbzhgeqqfbswhh35q2n6a3hxoofsusa3q5y2rwjjq6jiaowhp4@jpeg)
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Terminating the Temporary Protected Status
designation of Burma / Myanmar is absolutely horrific.
"There have, however, been improvements in Burma’s governance and stability at the national and local level"
There fucking haven't...
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21069.pdf
designation of Burma / Myanmar is absolutely horrific.
"There have, however, been improvements in Burma’s governance and stability at the national and local level"
There fucking haven't...
public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-21069.pdf
While I have a hard time believing GOP will lose majority before the 2026 election, I think a bigger reason for this is they expect a blue wave given 2025 results & don’t want their name to go down being a loser with this administration.
“You can’t fire me, I quit.”
“You can’t fire me, I quit.”
PUNCHBOWL: “.. GOP members messaged us over the weekend saying that they, too, are considering retiring in the middle of the term. Here’s one particularly exercised senior House Republican:
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
@punchbowlnews.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
While I have a hard time believing GOP will lose majority before the 2026 election, I think a bigger reason for this is they expect a blue wave given 2025 results & don’t want their name to go down being a loser with this administration.
“You can’t fire me, I quit.”
“You can’t fire me, I quit.”
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GOLDMAN has some tough words about the young college-grad unemployment rate rising to 8.5%. 👀
“.. A further deterioration in employment opportunities .. perhaps reflecting AI and other efficiency-enhancing measures .. could have a disproportionate negative impact on consumer spending ..”
“.. A further deterioration in employment opportunities .. perhaps reflecting AI and other efficiency-enhancing measures .. could have a disproportionate negative impact on consumer spending ..”
November 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
GOLDMAN has some tough words about the young college-grad unemployment rate rising to 8.5%. 👀
“.. A further deterioration in employment opportunities .. perhaps reflecting AI and other efficiency-enhancing measures .. could have a disproportionate negative impact on consumer spending ..”
“.. A further deterioration in employment opportunities .. perhaps reflecting AI and other efficiency-enhancing measures .. could have a disproportionate negative impact on consumer spending ..”
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"White House has proposed shutting down HIV prevention and surveillance at the CDC."
House Republicans' "proposal would eliminate the federal program [..] that has strived to [..] reduce new HIV infections."
"[A]lso want to axe core parts of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program."
#USA #Healthcare
House Republicans' "proposal would eliminate the federal program [..] that has strived to [..] reduce new HIV infections."
"[A]lso want to axe core parts of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program."
#USA #Healthcare
America's most basic HIV protections are in danger as a decade of progress unravels
Health experts are alarmed as Republicans degrade the country’s pivotal HIV programs — and break promises made during Trump's first term.
19thnews.org
November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"White House has proposed shutting down HIV prevention and surveillance at the CDC."
House Republicans' "proposal would eliminate the federal program [..] that has strived to [..] reduce new HIV infections."
"[A]lso want to axe core parts of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program."
#USA #Healthcare
House Republicans' "proposal would eliminate the federal program [..] that has strived to [..] reduce new HIV infections."
"[A]lso want to axe core parts of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program."
#USA #Healthcare
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It’s official. @dougjones.bsky.social will run against Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor. www.al.com/life/2025/11...
Doug Jones will enter 2026 Alabama governor’s race
Campaign paperwork is to be filed this week.
www.al.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It’s official. @dougjones.bsky.social will run against Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor. www.al.com/life/2025/11...
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He has been giving the same answer for months but he's asked about it every interview. These questions aren't being asked to inform the public. They exist to continually suggest to viewers that Mamdani secretly hates Jews.
WELKER: What is your message to Jewish New Yorkers who feel you won't be tough enough in your response to antisemitism?
MAMDANI: That I am looking forward to being the next mayor and fulfilling the commitment I've made to Jewish New Yorkers to not only protect them but to celebrate and cherish them
MAMDANI: That I am looking forward to being the next mayor and fulfilling the commitment I've made to Jewish New Yorkers to not only protect them but to celebrate and cherish them
November 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
He has been giving the same answer for months but he's asked about it every interview. These questions aren't being asked to inform the public. They exist to continually suggest to viewers that Mamdani secretly hates Jews.
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Hundreds protest in Tunisia over president’s escalating crackdown on freedoms 🇹🇳
“The rally, held under the banner “Against Injustice,” brought together families of political detainees and activists from different ideological backgrounds.”
apnews.com/article/tuni...
“The rally, held under the banner “Against Injustice,” brought together families of political detainees and activists from different ideological backgrounds.”
apnews.com/article/tuni...
November 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Hundreds protest in Tunisia over president’s escalating crackdown on freedoms 🇹🇳
“The rally, held under the banner “Against Injustice,” brought together families of political detainees and activists from different ideological backgrounds.”
apnews.com/article/tuni...
“The rally, held under the banner “Against Injustice,” brought together families of political detainees and activists from different ideological backgrounds.”
apnews.com/article/tuni...
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I’m in touch with a medical team in Gaza who described the situation, and I quote, like so: “this ceasefire is less of a ceasefire than the last ceasefire”
Anyone remember that cease fire?
"Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue"
"Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue"
Gaza hospitals running out of supplies as airstrikes continue, medics say
‘Severe lack’ in territory where Israeli strikes have killed more than 50 people and injured over 100 in recent days
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I’m in touch with a medical team in Gaza who described the situation, and I quote, like so: “this ceasefire is less of a ceasefire than the last ceasefire”
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Missouri Attorney General wants ICE to check status of a group collecting signatures against the state's attempt to gerrymander and help Trump.
No paywall
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
No paywall
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Missouri attorney general involves ICE in push to halt anti-gerrymandering group
The attorney general did not provide any evidence to support her claims, which the campaign called false.
www.kansascity.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Missouri Attorney General wants ICE to check status of a group collecting signatures against the state's attempt to gerrymander and help Trump.
No paywall
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
No paywall
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
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X rolled out a new feature overnight showing where accounts are based. This network of “Trump-supporting independent women” that claimed to be “real Americans” are based in Thailand.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
November 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
X rolled out a new feature overnight showing where accounts are based. This network of “Trump-supporting independent women” that claimed to be “real Americans” are based in Thailand.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
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X’s new origin/location feature reminds us that many MAGA accounts trolling and triggering us are actually just this:
November 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM
X’s new origin/location feature reminds us that many MAGA accounts trolling and triggering us are actually just this:
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Fox poll:
76% of voters view the economy negatively.
That's worse than the 67% who felt that way in July, and the 70% who said the same at the end of President Biden's term.
76% of voters view the economy negatively.
That's worse than the 67% who felt that way in July, and the 70% who said the same at the end of President Biden's term.
November 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Fox poll:
76% of voters view the economy negatively.
That's worse than the 67% who felt that way in July, and the 70% who said the same at the end of President Biden's term.
76% of voters view the economy negatively.
That's worse than the 67% who felt that way in July, and the 70% who said the same at the end of President Biden's term.
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It doesn't matter what leftist or centrist commentariat say, Mamdani is now officially part of the "The Brand"™.
November 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It doesn't matter what leftist or centrist commentariat say, Mamdani is now officially part of the "The Brand"™.
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I think it’s bad that ai allows people to pretend to live in completely separate realities so they don’t have to process news and events that make them uncomfortable. I think that is bad for the health of society!
Trump supporters are also making shitty AI videos of Trump arresting Mamdani in the Oval Office.
They don't know how to process what just happened in real life, so they're making the version they prefer with AI.
They don't know how to process what just happened in real life, so they're making the version they prefer with AI.
November 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I think it’s bad that ai allows people to pretend to live in completely separate realities so they don’t have to process news and events that make them uncomfortable. I think that is bad for the health of society!
Here’s the thing: the democrats don’t want Mamdani to be the representative of their party. The republicans know this and put the spotlight on him. But Trump flopped so hard, all this did was make Mamdani look even cooler and the party leadership look out of step
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Here’s the thing: the democrats don’t want Mamdani to be the representative of their party. The republicans know this and put the spotlight on him. But Trump flopped so hard, all this did was make Mamdani look even cooler and the party leadership look out of step
Republicans: “Democrats are the party of the elites!”
The elites, actually:
The elites, actually:
From The Washington Post:
The concentration of wealth among the richest Americans is unlike anything in history — and so is billionaires’ influence in politics.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
The concentration of wealth among the richest Americans is unlike anything in history — and so is billionaires’ influence in politics.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Republicans: “Democrats are the party of the elites!”
The elites, actually:
The elites, actually: