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geraldmcgrew.bsky.social
Socialist who believes we must defeat fascism, that neoliberal capitalism is no longer viable even by capitalist standards, and that we must consolidate green social democracy – all while building movement strong/large enough to achieve true socialism ASAP
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“Even more insidious is …[insert various media here, in any Democracy] articles on outlandish Trump policies that go out of their way to quote “experts” on both sides, and gauzy features on Trump stooges” #auspol #ausvotes25

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*If you look at other despotisms, one of the first things the dictator does is to shut down the press. As Trump tries to destroy one institution after another—universities, law firms, independent public agencies, trade unions—sooner or later he will come for the press* prospect.org/justice/2025...

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*Unless Trump’s other efforts at dictatorship are restrained by the courts, he is very likely to come for the press more systematically, and there are several ways he can do this* prospect.org/justice/2025...

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“Journalists are one of the few professions specifically listed as protected in the Constitution. The freedom of the press can play at least some role in helping the profession defend itself. We must not go quietly and passively like some in the mainstream media” prospect.org/justice/2025...

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*Trump’s other dictatorial forays need to be restrained before he gets around to the press. The more he is constrained, the less deep his dictatorship is likely to go. But if he does mount a full-scale assault on the press, there are defenses* prospect.org/justice/2025...

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Finland the happiest country on the planet, bans for profit schools, taxes billionaires, houses the homeless. Take note.

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*The Democratic brand of economic populism has been best exemplified in recent days by the stunningly successful anti-oligarch and anti-Trump tour of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez* prospect.org/politics/202...

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*Bernie’s bet is that there are a lot of middle- and working-class voters in purple and red states whose anti-oligarch sentiments, inflamed by the elevation of Elon Musk, provide Democrats with a deeper and more durable way to win majorities* prospect.org/politics/202...

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*What distinguished the model Democratic presidency, that of Franklin Roosevelt, after all, is that it both built more and regulated more, by far, than that of any previous president and most every subsequent one* prospect.org/politics/202...

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*It’s not ideology that keeps Democratic electeds from changing the zoning codes; it’s fear of homeowners associations, which are a lot better organized and politically potent than any tenant groups* prospect.org/politics/202...

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*The actual building of a new movement within the party requires Democrats who are comfortable outside the established order, comfortable assailing the established order. That task belongs to Bernie and AOC and those who join their band of outsiders* prospect.org/politics/202...

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Brexit Curse. NHS cancer patients denied life-saving drugs due to Brexit costs. Cost of importing new cancer drugs quadrupled. Shipping costs up 10 times. Brexit destroyed collaborative research. That wasn't on the side of the red bus. Save lives. Rejoin the EU.

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"The arrest was carried out reportedly with coordination from hospital staff." Health workers in the US are facing an ethical reckoning right now––and we're failing miserably. Medical fascism is on the rise, and we have cultivated fertile soil for it. statnews.com/2025/02/11/a...

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Banks exist to keep you in debt, and so in misery, for as long as possible. youtu.be/IB2wLjqihjM?... Banks are not your friend. They exist to exploit you, and they will whenever they can.

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We must stand united against billionaires like Elon Musk who want to destroy Social Security. We need to make the rich pay their fair share so we can keep our Social Security benefits and offices open.

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NEW: Migrant Insider just arrived in El Salvador. This is our first international reporting trip as a news outlet, so please ... support our work! migrantinsider.com/p/migrant-in...

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It's incredible that @migrantinsider.bsky.social is doing this

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The Trump admin is using civil rights law to silence Palestine solidarity, dismantle DEI, and criminalize dissent. Title VI is the weapon. Zionist orgs are the architects. This is how fascism hides behind “antisemitism.” mondoweiss.net/2025/04/how-...

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Twenty-seven French left-wing officials are urging President Macron to act after Israel cancelled their visit visas, calling it 'collective punishment' and a 'major rupture' in diplomatic ties. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/gi2xqo

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The House & Senate majorities have immense responsibility for enabling this administration. Every day. Every decision. They permit it. They enable it. They own it.

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Shout to one of our general strike members who gave an awesome speech yesterday in Denver during the Hands Off rally. I know I’m inspired 💪 #generalstrikeus #handsoff youtu.be/d3PhATGSM88?...

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Defending IMLS and the Value of Our Libraries https://f.mtr.cool/lzwxwnfflr The administration’s targeting of IMLS is seeking to further undermine truth and dismantle libraries as pillars of equitable access to information and opportunity. Aspen Coriz-Romero #libraries

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Again, the fact that he’s a vindictive creep does NOT logically imply he’s an effective or even remotely competent manager and executive as his ten year governorship has already amply shown

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READ: U.S. citizen and journalist D. Musa Springer was detained, searched, and had his devices seized—for supporting a friend targeted for Palestine activism. mondoweiss.net/2025/04/my-e...

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BREAKING: Jesus Christ Has Risen Only to Be Added to Pete Hegseth’s Signal Chat

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Read: Dean Baker ( @deanbaker13.bsky.social ) Iron Dome Technology: Elon Musk’s License to Steal Taxpayer Dollars

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"…if we are to join with many of our peer institutions in defending the academy from the current governmental assault on its independence, we must first defeat the specter of authoritarianism on our own campus and defend the independence of shared governance at our University."

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Ramping up racial profiling to terrorize communities www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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So much to read in this art! I will limit to Q/1-par v trying to summarize the most important parts. “Trump’s movement relies on speed rather than popularity, because his resources of will are not renewable. You will notice that he has yet to hold a single rally with the public as president, 1/2

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Health policy is never just about health outcomes; it's about political vision and community building––or lack thereof. This new article outlines an anti-fascist model of public health designed to combat the social conditions that fuel authoritarianism. academic.oup.com/healthaffair...

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The irony of the self-styled medical contrarians just being group-think fascist eugenicist sympathizers…

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NEWS: Trump ended a federal probe of surveillance pricing — and now corporations are plotting to use his threat of tariffs to justify permanently raising prices on consumers. “Now is the time to take advantage,” said one “price optimization” consultant www.levernews.com/how-trump-is...

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I've been trying to place an essay on this, coauthored with a stellar senior figure in US medicine and public health, since news broke. Over 18 months into a genocide, the hesitations and editorial reluctance in US media are as high as ever when it comes to truth about Gaza.

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The U.S. leaving the IMF would be the biggest world historical opportunity for global development in decades. CC/ @mona-ali.bsky.social @kpatricio.bsky.social @cashman.bsky.social @laramerling.bsky.social

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Very Christian in spirit, Donny.

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and the award for the ugliest school bus goes to

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🚨URGENT: Multiple credible sources – including UN agencies, 12 major international NGOs, and journalists on the ground – report that most of Gaza’s 2.2 million people are now surviving on just one meal per day or less due to Israel’s total blockade on food and other essentials since March 2.

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