Kumar Rao
@kumar.bsky.social
Lawyer, former public defender. Progressive politics, racial justice, urban gardening. Let’s go Knicks/GoBlue.
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Legal Director Baher Azmy in the Boston Review: following 9/11 "the United States’s totalizing military response has never come to an end."
U.S. impunity "paved the way for rank authoritarianism and forever war—all of it enabled by an imperial Supreme Court."
www.bostonreview.net/articles/sad...
U.S. impunity "paved the way for rank authoritarianism and forever war—all of it enabled by an imperial Supreme Court."
www.bostonreview.net/articles/sad...
Sadistic, Blatant, and Wanton
Impunity for U.S. atrocities after 9/11 paved the way for rank authoritarianism and forever war—all of it enabled by an imperial Supreme Court.
www.bostonreview.net
September 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Legal Director Baher Azmy in the Boston Review: following 9/11 "the United States’s totalizing military response has never come to an end."
U.S. impunity "paved the way for rank authoritarianism and forever war—all of it enabled by an imperial Supreme Court."
www.bostonreview.net/articles/sad...
U.S. impunity "paved the way for rank authoritarianism and forever war—all of it enabled by an imperial Supreme Court."
www.bostonreview.net/articles/sad...
And MAGA Mike Rogers is gonna stand on the stage with Trump tonight and continue touting this bonkers tariff agenda.
September 9, 2026 at 7:58 PM
And MAGA Mike Rogers is gonna stand on the stage with Trump tonight and continue touting this bonkers tariff agenda.
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❗The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Greg Casar, says that the United States should implement a trade ban on illegal Israeli settlement goods and services in the illegally-occupied West Bank.
September 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
❗The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Greg Casar, says that the United States should implement a trade ban on illegal Israeli settlement goods and services in the illegally-occupied West Bank.
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A delirious Kabir Maharjan drifted in and out of consciousness in a pool of muddy water in complete darkness, trapped for nine days in a tunnel beneath the wreckage of Nepal's worst flood disaster in decades.
When he finally awoke at a hospital after a miracle rescue, he did not recognise his wife.
When he finally awoke at a hospital after a miracle rescue, he did not recognise his wife.
How two men survived nine days in a Nepal flood tunnel
A delirious Kabir Maharjan drifted in and out of consciousness in a pool of muddy water in complete darkness, trapped for nine days in a tunnel beneath the wreckage of Nepal's worst flood disaster in ...
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September 8, 2026 at 1:25 AM
A delirious Kabir Maharjan drifted in and out of consciousness in a pool of muddy water in complete darkness, trapped for nine days in a tunnel beneath the wreckage of Nepal's worst flood disaster in decades.
When he finally awoke at a hospital after a miracle rescue, he did not recognise his wife.
When he finally awoke at a hospital after a miracle rescue, he did not recognise his wife.
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"Women accounted for 100 percent of the decline in the labor force in July, according to a National Women’s Law Center analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’s latest dismal jobs report.
Overall, the economy lost 23,000 jobs in July: Women lost 32,000 jobs, while men gained 9,000."
Overall, the economy lost 23,000 jobs in July: Women lost 32,000 jobs, while men gained 9,000."
Trump’s Terrible July Jobs Numbers Only Hurt Women
And the number of women who have left the workforce since January is more than double the number of men.
newrepublic.com
August 7, 2026 at 9:16 PM
"Women accounted for 100 percent of the decline in the labor force in July, according to a National Women’s Law Center analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’s latest dismal jobs report.
Overall, the economy lost 23,000 jobs in July: Women lost 32,000 jobs, while men gained 9,000."
Overall, the economy lost 23,000 jobs in July: Women lost 32,000 jobs, while men gained 9,000."
I got chills listening to this bravery.
Cassidy: "I will vote for Mr Blanche. I will be criticized for this vote. What's new?"
August 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I got chills listening to this bravery.
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This shows the gap between GOP & Dem. messaging. The Republicans NEVER stop pressing their false narratives. They bang the drums over & over. The Dems make their case & move on. They should have been non-stop pummeling Trump for Covid (and 1/6) for years, never letting anyone forget these sins.
July 29, 2026 at 2:53 PM
This shows the gap between GOP & Dem. messaging. The Republicans NEVER stop pressing their false narratives. They bang the drums over & over. The Dems make their case & move on. They should have been non-stop pummeling Trump for Covid (and 1/6) for years, never letting anyone forget these sins.
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New poll: Americans believe the U.S. should arrest Benjamin Netanyahu by a +22 margin
Total: 49-27
Black: 53-13
Hispanic: 52-15
Ages 18-29: 58-17
Harris voters: 74-10
Independents: 55-20
23% of Trump voters agree as well
Economist/YouGov:
Total: 49-27
Black: 53-13
Hispanic: 52-15
Ages 18-29: 58-17
Harris voters: 74-10
Independents: 55-20
23% of Trump voters agree as well
Economist/YouGov:
July 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
New poll: Americans believe the U.S. should arrest Benjamin Netanyahu by a +22 margin
Total: 49-27
Black: 53-13
Hispanic: 52-15
Ages 18-29: 58-17
Harris voters: 74-10
Independents: 55-20
23% of Trump voters agree as well
Economist/YouGov:
Total: 49-27
Black: 53-13
Hispanic: 52-15
Ages 18-29: 58-17
Harris voters: 74-10
Independents: 55-20
23% of Trump voters agree as well
Economist/YouGov:
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Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal.
July 22, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal.
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Booing Donald Trump is the closest thing to a national anthem for the world.
July 20, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Booing Donald Trump is the closest thing to a national anthem for the world.
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Tuberville voted in Florida after tax records say he moved back to Alabama
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July 16, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Tuberville voted in Florida after tax records say he moved back to Alabama
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This is a terrific illustration -- for elected officials but also for media figures -- of the incredible power of simply refusing to take a bullshit dodge for an answer.
Keep asking the question, over and over again, and make the weasels squirm.
Keep asking the question, over and over again, and make the weasels squirm.
OSSOFF: Who won the 2020 election?
CLAYTON: Uhm, you know, I'm not going to do this with you
O: This is a job interview. You have an obligation to be honest with the committee. Who won the 2020 election?
C: I'm not gonna get into that with you
O: You're not being honest or forthright
C: ...
July 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
This is a terrific illustration -- for elected officials but also for media figures -- of the incredible power of simply refusing to take a bullshit dodge for an answer.
Keep asking the question, over and over again, and make the weasels squirm.
Keep asking the question, over and over again, and make the weasels squirm.
This story gets worse and worse. A disturbing encapsulation of ICE and the Trump regime.
NEWS --> Three men who were in the van with the victim of the ICE shooting in Texas are potential witnesses, but they're now under pressure to self-deport, a rep for the families tells me.
They remain in detention even as ICE's story falters.
Details in this piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2129...
They remain in detention even as ICE's story falters.
Details in this piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2129...
Texas ICE Killing Darkens: Rep Says Witnesses Pressured to Self-Deport
There were three others in the van with the man shot by ICE in Houston this week. A represenative for the families tells TNR that the government is pressuring these potential witnesses to self-deport.
newrepublic.com
July 9, 2026 at 5:22 PM
This story gets worse and worse. A disturbing encapsulation of ICE and the Trump regime.
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Incredibly bizarre how many people seem determined to act as though athletic competition has continued even after the Knicks won the NBA championship, concluding sports.
July 7, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Incredibly bizarre how many people seem determined to act as though athletic competition has continued even after the Knicks won the NBA championship, concluding sports.
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FIFA Shadow Docket
FIFA has how made up some kind of insane appeal process and could rescind the Balogun red card recension
no notes www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...
no notes www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...
Belgium granted right to appeal against FIFA’s Folarin Balogun ban decision (Gift Article)
Balogun is currently able to face Belgium in Monday's round-of-16 game after his ban was suspended by FIFA.
www.nytimes.com
July 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
FIFA Shadow Docket
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Holy crap it is hot here in NYC.
Real feel is 105 already 🌡️
Real feel is 105 already 🌡️
July 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Holy crap it is hot here in NYC.
Real feel is 105 already 🌡️
Real feel is 105 already 🌡️
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BREAKING: Melat Kiros has won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s 1st district.
The democratic socialist has unseated the district’s 29-year incumbent by running on Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, ending forever wars and more.
The democratic socialist has unseated the district’s 29-year incumbent by running on Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, ending forever wars and more.
July 1, 2026 at 2:48 AM
BREAKING: Melat Kiros has won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s 1st district.
The democratic socialist has unseated the district’s 29-year incumbent by running on Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, ending forever wars and more.
The democratic socialist has unseated the district’s 29-year incumbent by running on Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, ending forever wars and more.
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Donald Trump came one vote away from getting the Supreme Court to say that the 14th Amendment does not guarantee birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented and temporary immigrants, a view held only by fringe far-right nativists until VERY recently. This is shocking. I am stunned.
June 30, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Donald Trump came one vote away from getting the Supreme Court to say that the 14th Amendment does not guarantee birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented and temporary immigrants, a view held only by fringe far-right nativists until VERY recently. This is shocking. I am stunned.
Really great interview of my future Congressmember @bradlander.bsky.social on the @benmax.bsky.social podcast.
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Brad Lander on Winning the NY-10 Primary, Democratic Unity, & What Comes Next
Podcast Episode · Max Politics · June 26 · 47m
podcasts.apple.com
June 26, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Really great interview of my future Congressmember @bradlander.bsky.social on the @benmax.bsky.social podcast.
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New tshirt available at the store 🫠 #KnicksIn5
June 26, 2026 at 1:42 PM
New tshirt available at the store 🫠 #KnicksIn5
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It might be hot outside but the rent is freezing.
June 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
It might be hot outside but the rent is freezing.
Still thinking about this. Pretty amazing.
Two years after Darializa Avila Chevalier took part in the Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University, she is now set to represent the district in which the university is located in Congress.
June 25, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Still thinking about this. Pretty amazing.
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*we need moderates* is one of the most hilarious slogans when living under federal fascism...
We are witnessing MAGA equivalent of destruction of Democratic Party through election of progressive Socialists.
If you think this ends well for country, I believe you're sadly mistaken. Extremism on one side simply fuels opposite growth on other side.
We need moderates.
If you think this ends well for country, I believe you're sadly mistaken. Extremism on one side simply fuels opposite growth on other side.
We need moderates.
All three progressive candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — including two who took on Democratic incumbents — won their primaries in safe seats almost guaranteeing their election in November. n.pr/4ahbysP
June 24, 2026 at 3:22 AM
*we need moderates* is one of the most hilarious slogans when living under federal fascism...