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Bill de Blasio
@BilldeBlasio
Former Mayor of New York City. Love my beautiful family and my amazing city! Proud Brooklynite. Fighting for working people and our democracy. (he/him)
Brooklyn, NYbilldeblasio.comJoined January 2012
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Bill de Blasio
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Although this topic is one I’ve tried very hard to forget, I have to give props to
@Jill_Jorgensen
for extreme wittiness here. I wanted to look away, but her comment was too damn funny to ignore.
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Jillian Jorgensen
@Jill_Jorgensen
As a former Staten Island Advance reporter, I think it’s a shame @NYCMayor skipped Groundhog’s Day. Staten Island Chuck truly lives in the Forgotten Burrow.
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@BilldeBlasio
Bob, you are such a great example of what journalism can be. You deeply love the place you write about and paint a picture of what makes Buffalo + NYS special. At the same time you hold their stewards accountable. You’ve always been sharp without being harsh. Well done, brother
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Bob McCarthy
@bobmccarthybn
Today I wrap up 41 years at The Buffalo News. The people I've met, the places I've been, and the things I've seen -- and they paid me for it! All the while working with the best staff around. Keep reading, we'll have more good stories tomorrow. McCarthy of The News...signing off.
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@BilldeBlasio
What’s “democratic” about unlimited Super PAC spending in Democratic primaries? Time for our party to take its name literally: put a ban on the
@DNC
agenda.
@BernieSanders
is right: the will of the people is being subverted, and our party needs to show clearly whose side it’s on
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Bernie Sanders
@BernieSanders
Virtually all Democrats talk about the need for campaign finance reform. Talk is easy. Now it’s time to walk the walk. I wrote a letter to the @DNC today on why we must stand up for democracy and end super PAC spending in primaries.
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Thanks to
@GovWhitmer
, 10 million Michiganders will now have the universal right we have in NYC: every family will know that Pre-K will always be there for their kids. Tens of thousands of children will get to realize their potential. Michigan’s future just got a lot brighter!
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer
@GovWhitmer
Every Parent knows an early start is critical to their child’s future. Establishing pre-K for all 4-year-olds will save families an average of $10,000 a year. A free, public preschool education will ensure that Michigan kids get off to a great start.
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@BilldeBlasio
Today on ⁦
@Morning_Joe
⁩, I talked about new approaches needed to stop mass shootings: stronger Red Flag laws, more police training and creating a culture of reporting when danger signs emerge. Now another sad example: warnings ignored in Virginia
nytimes.com
Newport News School Was Warned 3 Times That 6-Year-Old Had a Gun, Lawyer Says
Under pressure, the school board voted to end the superintendent’s contract. Other administrators have also left the elementary school.
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@BilldeBlasio
Powerful analysis by
@AudieCornish
on
@CNNThisMorning
about all the energy focused on a Disney World ride. She points out how the “pervasive” culture wars “distract” from big issues that affect our material lives. Scant attention goes to massive income inequality, lots to Disney
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@BilldeBlasio
During the toughest times, Jeff Zients was always calm, focused and positive. He played a crucial role in helping NYC and the whole country overcome the worst of the Covid crisis. I knew that when I turned to him, something good would happen.
@POTUS
has made an excellent choice!
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Kaitlan Collins
@kaitlancollins
Jeff Zients is expected to replace Ron Klain as President Biden's next chief of staff, per multiple sources familiar with the expected announcement.
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@BilldeBlasio
And right on cue, ⁦
@RonDeSantisFL
⁩ COMBINES an attack on Transgender Floridians WITH an attack on academic freedom. He’s not a kinder, gentler Trump - he’s a more devious version of his role model. And don’t let the ⁦
@Yale
⁩ degree fool you…
nydailynews.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks information on transgender university students
“On behalf of the Governor, I hereby request that you respond to the enclosed inquiries related to such services," DeSantis’ budget director, Chris Spencer, wrote in a survey sent to 12 state...
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@BilldeBlasio
What a powerful argument made by
@Lavernecox
during the interview by
@morningmika
! She linked the history of anti-Trans hatred to the history of anti-Semitism, pointing out how Nazi Germany attacked BOTH communities. That’s exactly what the far right is doing in America today.
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@BilldeBlasio
Republican = Dysfunction. That’s what more and more Americans are thinking tonight. The R’s are doing irreparable damage to their brand with each additional vote-to-nowhere they take
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CNN Breaking News
@cnnbrk
After a sixth vote and still no speaker, the House adjourns until 8 p.m. ET. Republicans are huddling to try to hammer out a break to the impasse. cnn.it/3GFUcYc
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@BilldeBlasio
I sympathize with his frustration with certain critics but want to emphasize this: no one speaks for me but me. Finally, for all the members of my team who served this city with tremendous devotion, especially during the pandemic, I want to thank you. You made this city better.
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@BilldeBlasio
I spoke with
@NYCMayor
this afternoon. I certainly understand how difficult it is to govern this city, which is why I have offered him help in many forms over the last year and a half. We all need him to succeed and should help in any way we can.
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Bill de Blasio
@BilldeBlasio
Here’s the Republican trifecta: today making the Congress less legitimate, on top of SCOTUS and the Presidency. This reminds me of the chaos that so often occurs in parliamentary systems. I think more and more Americans will now associate Republicans with profound instability.
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Manu Raju
@mkraju
McCarthy says he is NOT dropping out. “There are times we're going to have to argue with our own members if they're looking at for only positions for themselves, not for the country,” he said.
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@BilldeBlasio
Breathtaking to watch 3 actual American heroes of the Watergate era interviewed by
@ErinBurnett
. To hear Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward and John Dean explain how important and effective the Jan 6 hearings were; for me, a reminder of what we overcame before and how we will again
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@BilldeBlasio
If you actually want to make schools better, one elected leader has to be truly in charge.
@BostonGlobe
and
@MayorWu
are right. I know because the only way were able create universal Pre-K and to re-open schools during Covid was because we had mayoral accountability for education
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Boston Globe Opinion
@GlobeOpinion
Editorial: The major problem with the current appointed school committee isn’t that it’s appointed; it’s that by setting up an extra layer of bureaucracy, it insulates mayors from accountability for the state of the public schools. #bospoli trib.al/bDffxXj
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@BilldeBlasio
Ten years ago, you would have seen huge giveaways to developers and no affordable housing on this site. My team and I worked to change that. And now we will have even more affordability for hard-working New Yorkers thanks to ⁦
@NYCMayor
⁩ and his team.
nytimes.com
New York City Reaches Deal to Build Soccer Stadium in Queens
The New York City Football Club will pay roughly $780 million to build the stadium in Willets Point in Queens as part of a project that will include housing and a hotel.
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@BilldeBlasio
Leading by example,
@AUSineInstitute
has put together a group of leaders who look like America to talk about our shared future and to encourage students to pursue public service. I’m honored to be in their line-up and look forward to preparing the next generation of leaders.
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AU Sine Institute
@AUSineInstitute
The Sine Institute is thrilled to announce our 2023 cohort of Sine Institute Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers, consisting of visionary and influential leaders in government, business, advocacy, media, and the arts! #2023SineFellows
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Deepest thanks, Mayor, for honoring the extraordinary contributions of Laura Anglin. Our Deputy Mayor was one of the true heroes who led fearlessly during the pandemic and helped our city to recover. Laura devoted her whole life to public service. We will never forget our friend.
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Mayor Eric Adams
@NYCMayor
On behalf of a grateful city, I offer condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former deputy mayor Laura Anglin, a true public servant who worked tirelessly on operations and helped manage challenging crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic. May she rest in peace.
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@BilldeBlasio
Errol, thank you! We are bombarded with negative images of this place we all love, when the truth is there are so many good people here and plenty of things that work. Of course we have real problems to address. But I appreciate anyone who reminds the world of all the good here.
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Errol Louis
@errollouis
Going home on the violent NYC subways. Riders paralyzed with fright.
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I really used to like Starbucks. I will miss their coffee a lot. But I literally can’t bring myself to go there anymore. Their union-busting tactics are blatant and disgusting. We all have to make sure they don’t get away with it. And that begins with not giving them our money.
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Steven Greenhouse
@greenhousenyt
It increasingly looks like Starbucks is firing one union leader after another This past Tuesday, Starbucks fired barista CJ Miller, "a beloved union leader, coworker, & friend," who worked in a Starbucks in Independence, Missouri gofundme.com/f/support-cj-f
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@BilldeBlasio
In these turbulent and often confusing times, we deeply need to affirm hope and feel a chance for renewal. Rosh Hashanah provides both. Enjoy this beautiful holiday and time with beloved family and friends! Shana Tovah!
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@BilldeBlasio
It sickens me that the Trump Organization is causing pain to 9/11 families by partnering with LIV Golf in NYC. I have grieved with countless family members: their pain is more important than Trump profits. Trump and LIV, cancel this tournament before Sunday. Show some respect
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This is absolutely necessary. During Ebola, the first place we turned for guidance was the ⁦
@CDCgov
⁩. During #COVID , it was often the last because it was so unreliable. To stop or mitigate the next pandemic, we need a CDC people can believe in.
nytimes.com
Walensky, Citing Botched Pandemic Response, Calls for C.D.C. Reorganization
Among other flaws, public guidance during the coronavirus pandemic was “confusing and overwhelming,” the agency said.
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@BilldeBlasio
Winners:
@POTUS
@SenSchumer
Americans who need RX drugs, Planet Earth. Losers: Corporate tax evaders, Big Pharma. A very good day for our country and the Democratic Party!
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Chuck Schumer
@SenSchumer
This Senate Democratic Majority with the Inflation Reduction Act has just passed the largest package to fight the climate crisis ever passed by the United States Congress.
An image reads: "The Inflation Reduction Act: The single biggest climate investment in U.S. history."
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@BilldeBlasio
And seriously: achieving actual progress on climate and prescription drug costs, plus the sharpest contrast imaginable on abortion and gun safety, plus democracy versus extremism — #Democrats will have a lot to work with going into November
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@BilldeBlasio
For all those who still don’t understand why the
@UN
matters, think of the millions of people who will have food to eat because of this agreement. Having a global venue for dialogue can make all the difference. Kudos,
@antonioguterres
!
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
The agreement signed today by Ukraine, the Russian Federation & Türkiye under UN auspices opens a path for commercial food exports from Ukraine in the Black Sea. It will help avoid a food shortage catastrophe for millions worldwide. It is a beacon of hope, possibility & relief.
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@BilldeBlasio
It’s clear the people of #NY10 are looking for another option and I respect that. Time for me to leave electoral politics and focus on other ways to serve. I am really grateful for all the people I met, the stories I heard and the many good souls who helped out. Thank you all!
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The Young Turks
@TheYoungTurks
“Progressives are asked to go along with moderate democrats…we traditionally do. When the shoe’s on the other foot, there’s no such loyalty. This is a prime example of it,"
@BilldeBlasio
told
@cenkuygur
Watch the full interview on The Conversation coming up on #tytlive
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The Young Turks
@TheYoungTurks
.@BilldeBlasio thought there was enough momentum and "Good faith" to get #BuildBackBetter done “The progressives who said ‘Hey we’re being hoodwinked’ unfortunately, especially in the last 24 hours, they’ve been proven 100% right.” Watch 5:30pm ET on TYT.com/Live
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