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He’s a windsock

Assemblymember Claire Valdez, a democratic socialist who’s running for Congress, told POLITICO on Monday she was disturbed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s focus on whether Trump went through the proper channels before launching the strikes. “I think it could be a real dividing line,” Valdez said. “The emphasis on procedure and expecting the Trump administration to provide some evidence or rationale that supports this war is an abdication of our responsibility to say that we don’t want another endless war, we don’t want to be locked into another forever war that doesn’t make our lives here at home any better, that just destroys lives abroad, that siphons off so much of our taxpayer dollars.”

As I told @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social in @politico.com this morning, it's not enough for Congressional Democrats to insist on proper procedure or demand the Trump administration explain itself, as if they aren't constantly lying.

We need unequivocal opposition to this war.

I wish this was me reading your posts but if so the bunny would be looking out at previously unimaginable horrors

“We’re all J’s, Jeremy”

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• Bill text;
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• An economic analysis.

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Have started watching Columbo episodes here and there. Love the point during each so far where he goes from Seemingly Hapless to Definitely Fucking With You.

Call your Senators and member of Congress. Demand they unequivocally oppose this illegal war—and then use their power to stop it.

Additionally, I want to speak directly to Iranian New Yorkers: you are part of the fabric of this city — you are our neighbors, small business owners, students, artists, workers, and community leaders. You will be safe here.

Today’s military strikes on Iran — carried out by the United States and Israel — mark a catastrophic escalation in an illegal war of aggression. Bombing cities. Killing civilians. Opening a new theater of war.

OCASIO-CORTEZ STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S COMBAT OPERATIONS IN IRAN "The American people are once again dragged into a war they did not want by a president who does not care about the long-term consequences of his actions. This war is unlawful. It is unnecessary. And it will be catastrophic. "Just this week, Iran and the United States were negotiating key measures that could have staved off war. The President walked away from these discussions and chose war instead.President Trump flippantly acknowledged the possibility of American casualties, stating "that often happens in war.' "Mr. President: this was not an inevitability. This is a deliberate choice of aggression when diplomacy and security were within reach. Stop lying to the American people. "Violence begets violence. We learned this lesson in Iraq. We learned this lesson in Afghanistan. And we are about to learn it again in Iran. Bombs have yet to create enduring democracies in the region and this will be no different. "In moments of war, our Constitution is unambiguous: Congress authorizes war. The President does not. I will do my part to uphold our Constitution by voting YES on Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie's War Powers Resolution. Every member of Congress must join us in rejecting this aimless war.

My statement on President Trump’s combat operations in Iran⬇️

As we plunge headlong into another catastrophic war, Sen. Schumer and Rep. Jeffries’ throat clearing and process critique only serves Trump and the war machine.

Democrats should speak clearly and with one voice: no war.

When I was Going Through It with a now-ex that caused me to seek therapy in the first place 🎢, once my psychologist said “Every week it’s like a telenovela”… now that it’s been several years and I’m with a new therapist, I feel kinda guilty for not having content.

We’re kicking off petitioning this Saturday! Join us, @tiffanycaban.bsky.social, and Queens Democrats as we launch our petitioning drive.

🗓 Saturday, Feb. 28
⏰ 1–4pm
📍Astoria, Queens

I’m leading a petition kickoff for @dianaforqueens.com on Sat. + teaching self-defense class for @socialists.nyc on Sun. so I can’t go but if you’re here & don’t have as good as excuses then YOU NEED TO PETITION FOR CLAIRE. Last time beanies were given out at a petition launch it was for Zohran, so…

A graphic with Claire at the top left and background images of volunteers at canvass launches. The text reads: Claire Valdez for Congress Petitioning Kickoff Weekend Sat., Feb. 28th, 12pm Sun, March 1st, 12pm At the bottom, it says "MERCH GIVEAWAY AT LAUNCH" and shows two orange beanies with the Claire Valdez logo on them.

Ballot petitioning kicks off FOR REAL this weekend and we've got free swag to celebrate (while supplies last).

No experience necessary. You just need to be a registered Democrat in New York. We'll train you on the rest!

Sign up: clairevaldezforcongress.com/events

Okay hear me out, new caucus if not orientation:

Devolve to
Stone
Age

Long-term campaign goal is to go back to eating our various native fruits and having story-time by the fire

Let me re-introduce myself. And why our campaign is doing things differently.

Claire takes a selfie at the front of the march with Assembly candidate David Orkin. Behind them, a person raises their fist.

Group photo of the NYC-DSA 2026 slate.

Claire with two marchers on a street.

If Albany won't tax the wealthiest New Yorkers, those same individuals are looking at $12 billion in annual tax cuts courtesy of Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'

Working people can't afford austerity. Proud to march alongside the movement that's refusing to let that happen.

Assemblymember Moreno joins the Tax the Rich march in Albany.

Assemblymember Moreno joins the Tax the Rich march in Albany.

Assemblymember Moreno poses for a photo with NYC-DSA Socialists in Office and candidates.

Thousands of NYers traveled to Albany today to demand that @governor.ny.gov & the state legislature TAX THE RICH!

I was proud to join the @socialists.nyc @ourtimefornyc.bsky.social march to the Capitol & greet the incredible organizers, advocates & working parents fighting for our future. 🌹

Graphic for today’s Albany Takeover — to “Tax the Rich for a New York We Can Afford” with the phalanx of organization logos at the bottom

I can only ever be up before 5am for one reason: to Tax the Rich

Traje una amiga para ayudarme a compartirles porque registrarse para el kinder-3 y prekinder esta semana importa.

Visite myschools.nyc para empezar.

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I brought a friend to help me share why signing up for free 3-K and Pre-K this week matters.

Visit myschools.nyc to get started.

This guy gets it.

Man, it's a hard time to have the soul of a muckraker and the energy of a single mom with 6 kids.

A thread summarizing seemingly unusual discrepancies between BLS and our annual work stoppage data:

⚠️ TRAVEL BAN ⚠️ 

A blizzard is expected to bring up to 2 feet of snow and dangerous conditions across NYC. 

From 9 PM Sunday to 12 PM Monday, all bridges, highways, and streets are closed to non-essential vehicles, including cars, trucks, and e-bikes.  

Avoid travel, and stay home!

Watch list!

Events - Claire Valdez for Congress

Petitioning starts Tuesday. All hands on deck!

New York, another snowstorm is headed our way. Here’s the latest.

Text NotifyNYC to 692-692 for real-time updates. Call 311 if you see someone vulnerable in the cold.