Omar Ocampo
@ocampomar.bsky.social
Political scientist and researcher at the Institute for Policy Studies.
Old school leftist.
Economic justice and freedom, peace and prosperity, democracy and equality, solidarity and class struggle.
Old school leftist.
Economic justice and freedom, peace and prosperity, democracy and equality, solidarity and class struggle.
Penalties for Colombia 🇨🇴 vs Switzerland 🇨🇭. I don’t think my heart can take this 😭
Vamos Colombia!! You got this!!!
Vamos Colombia!! You got this!!!
July 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Penalties for Colombia 🇨🇴 vs Switzerland 🇨🇭. I don’t think my heart can take this 😭
Vamos Colombia!! You got this!!!
Vamos Colombia!! You got this!!!
Please pull off the upset of the century, Egypt!!!
July 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Please pull off the upset of the century, Egypt!!!
Respect to Ghana, Zigi is a great goalkeeper.
My boys are going to the sweet 16!!
Colombia 🇨🇴
My boys are going to the sweet 16!!
Colombia 🇨🇴
July 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Respect to Ghana, Zigi is a great goalkeeper.
My boys are going to the sweet 16!!
Colombia 🇨🇴
My boys are going to the sweet 16!!
Colombia 🇨🇴
Republicans be like "Trump donates his constitutionally mandated annual presidential salary."
Meanwhile Trump earns $1 billion from crypto through corrupt mechanizations while seeking institutional immunity for him and his family.
Meanwhile Trump earns $1 billion from crypto through corrupt mechanizations while seeking institutional immunity for him and his family.
July 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Republicans be like "Trump donates his constitutionally mandated annual presidential salary."
Meanwhile Trump earns $1 billion from crypto through corrupt mechanizations while seeking institutional immunity for him and his family.
Meanwhile Trump earns $1 billion from crypto through corrupt mechanizations while seeking institutional immunity for him and his family.
Two very big signings for my @celticsnba.bsky.social squad: Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley.
Maybe Brad Stevens can convince LeBron to come off the bench?!?! That way we can hang banner 19.
Maybe Brad Stevens can convince LeBron to come off the bench?!?! That way we can hang banner 19.
July 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Two very big signings for my @celticsnba.bsky.social squad: Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley.
Maybe Brad Stevens can convince LeBron to come off the bench?!?! That way we can hang banner 19.
Maybe Brad Stevens can convince LeBron to come off the bench?!?! That way we can hang banner 19.
Who will win Colombia's presidential election?
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Who Will Win Colombia’s Presidential Election? - Institute for Policy Studies
Who Will Win Colombia’s Presidential Election?
ips-dc.org
June 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Who will win Colombia's presidential election?
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ips-dc.org/who-will-win...
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Practical policy solutions to the U.S. military's housing costs in Hawaiʻi include:
- Data transparency from the military
- Zero-vacancy requirements for military bases
- Rent control and social housing
See more from IPS scholar @ocampomar.bsky.social in the report:
- Data transparency from the military
- Zero-vacancy requirements for military bases
- Rent control and social housing
See more from IPS scholar @ocampomar.bsky.social in the report:
The True Cost of the Military in Hawaiʻi - Institute for Policy Studies
The True Cost of the Military in Hawaiʻi
ips-dc.org
June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Practical policy solutions to the U.S. military's housing costs in Hawaiʻi include:
- Data transparency from the military
- Zero-vacancy requirements for military bases
- Rent control and social housing
See more from IPS scholar @ocampomar.bsky.social in the report:
- Data transparency from the military
- Zero-vacancy requirements for military bases
- Rent control and social housing
See more from IPS scholar @ocampomar.bsky.social in the report:
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Wealthy, out-of-state investors play a major role in pushing Hawaii real estate prices sky-high. And the U.S. military’s massive presence in the state is pumping up that pressure on prices, forcing many local residents to move elsewhere. via @ocampomar.bsky.social
inequality.org/article/us-m...
inequality.org/article/us-m...
June 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Wealthy, out-of-state investors play a major role in pushing Hawaii real estate prices sky-high. And the U.S. military’s massive presence in the state is pumping up that pressure on prices, forcing many local residents to move elsewhere. via @ocampomar.bsky.social
inequality.org/article/us-m...
inequality.org/article/us-m...
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Leases on more than a fifth of the 222,000 acres of Hawaiian land occupied by the US military are set to expire.
What could Hawaiʻi look like if the military didn’t occupy so much land?
Watch our new video to learn more 👇
What could Hawaiʻi look like if the military didn’t occupy so much land?
Watch our new video to learn more 👇
June 3, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Leases on more than a fifth of the 222,000 acres of Hawaiian land occupied by the US military are set to expire.
What could Hawaiʻi look like if the military didn’t occupy so much land?
Watch our new video to learn more 👇
What could Hawaiʻi look like if the military didn’t occupy so much land?
Watch our new video to learn more 👇
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NEW: The U.S. military's presence in Hawaiʻi has been touted as a boon for the local economy. But our new report reveals a slew of hidden costs behind the overstated benefits—including environmental harms that disproportionately affect native Hawaiians.
The True Cost of the Military in Hawaiʻi - Institute for Policy Studies
The True Cost of the Military in Hawaiʻi
ips-dc.org
May 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
NEW: The U.S. military's presence in Hawaiʻi has been touted as a boon for the local economy. But our new report reveals a slew of hidden costs behind the overstated benefits—including environmental harms that disproportionately affect native Hawaiians.
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Our findings demonstrate that the military plays a significant role in Hawai’i’s affordability crisis, but there are steps that can be taken to make Hawai’i affordable to the people of Hawai’i, writes @ocampomar.bsky.social.
How the US Military Is Pricing Working-Class Hawaiians Out of Their Homes
The US military presence in Hawai’i’s housing market puts an upward pressure on rental prices that freezes out locals.
www.commondreams.org
May 28, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Our findings demonstrate that the military plays a significant role in Hawai’i’s affordability crisis, but there are steps that can be taken to make Hawai’i affordable to the people of Hawai’i, writes @ocampomar.bsky.social.
The opening sentence from this @wsj.com article is awful. There is no evidence that Sen Manuel Cepeda advanced a strategy that combined guerrilla warfare with electoral politics.
Absolute garbage framing, & the type of misinformation that got him killed.
A terrible article full of junk reporting.
Absolute garbage framing, & the type of misinformation that got him killed.
A terrible article full of junk reporting.
May 25, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The opening sentence from this @wsj.com article is awful. There is no evidence that Sen Manuel Cepeda advanced a strategy that combined guerrilla warfare with electoral politics.
Absolute garbage framing, & the type of misinformation that got him killed.
A terrible article full of junk reporting.
Absolute garbage framing, & the type of misinformation that got him killed.
A terrible article full of junk reporting.
The shameful case of Rick Scott and healthcare fraud.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlvH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlvH...
The Shameful Case of Rick Scott and Healthcare Fraud
YouTube video by Georg Rockall-Schmidt
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May 24, 2026 at 10:26 PM
The shameful case of Rick Scott and healthcare fraud.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlvH...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlvH...
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Guess whose wealth has almost tripled here in Trump 2.0?
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
May 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Guess whose wealth has almost tripled here in Trump 2.0?
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
Happy May Day and all power to the workers!
"From the outset, May Day was a direct demonstration of the masses... The more the reaction, the closer we get to the time when the masses themselves take the reins."
www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/r...
"From the outset, May Day was a direct demonstration of the masses... The more the reaction, the closer we get to the time when the masses themselves take the reins."
www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/r...
Rosa Luxemburg on the purpose of May Day
May Day celebrations are a living historical part of the international proletarian class struggle, and because of this, they accurately reflect the last twenty years of all phases, all moments of this...
www.versobooks.com
May 1, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Happy May Day and all power to the workers!
"From the outset, May Day was a direct demonstration of the masses... The more the reaction, the closer we get to the time when the masses themselves take the reins."
www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/r...
"From the outset, May Day was a direct demonstration of the masses... The more the reaction, the closer we get to the time when the masses themselves take the reins."
www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/r...
If you buy a book on Amazon, the Audible (audiobook) version should be free.
April 29, 2026 at 8:52 PM
If you buy a book on Amazon, the Audible (audiobook) version should be free.
One month before the Colombian next month, the latest Invamer poll has Iván Cepeda breaking into the 40+ percent range for the first time and winning in the second round.
He beats Abelardo quite easily, but faces a competitive race against Paloma Valencia.
He beats Abelardo quite easily, but faces a competitive race against Paloma Valencia.
April 27, 2026 at 1:26 AM
One month before the Colombian next month, the latest Invamer poll has Iván Cepeda breaking into the 40+ percent range for the first time and winning in the second round.
He beats Abelardo quite easily, but faces a competitive race against Paloma Valencia.
He beats Abelardo quite easily, but faces a competitive race against Paloma Valencia.
Bailouts for Argentina, billions spent on war instead of healthcare, tariff refunds for corporations who barely absorbed them, insider trading, & now they want a financial bailout for the UAE in addition to more war/militarism against Cuba.
The Trump admin hates their working class constituents.
The Trump admin hates their working class constituents.
The Trump administration is considering a bailout for the United Arab Emirates over economic losses sustained as a result of the U.S. war with Iran. President Trump and his family also happen to have extensive business ties with the UAE. trib.al/CpCz4Oc
April 21, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Bailouts for Argentina, billions spent on war instead of healthcare, tariff refunds for corporations who barely absorbed them, insider trading, & now they want a financial bailout for the UAE in addition to more war/militarism against Cuba.
The Trump admin hates their working class constituents.
The Trump admin hates their working class constituents.
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Hey all, it’s publishing day for my book “How to Sell a Genocide,” which is a data-driven account of centrist and liberal media’s role in creating the conditions of mass death in Gaza. 100% of royalties go to @mecaforpeace.bsky.social.
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How to Sell a Genocide - Pluto Press
A gripping exposé of how the corporate media fuelled genocide in Gaza
www.plutobooks.com
April 21, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Hey all, it’s publishing day for my book “How to Sell a Genocide,” which is a data-driven account of centrist and liberal media’s role in creating the conditions of mass death in Gaza. 100% of royalties go to @mecaforpeace.bsky.social.
> www.plutobooks.com/product/how-...
> a.co/d/00CQcElr
> www.plutobooks.com/product/how-...
> a.co/d/00CQcElr
Florida is one of the worst states to be a renter: zero tenant protections in one of the most unaffordable states despite an oversupply of housing.
The YIMBY math ain’t mathing.
Social housing is the key to permanent affordability.
therealdeal.com/miami/2026/0...
The YIMBY math ain’t mathing.
Social housing is the key to permanent affordability.
therealdeal.com/miami/2026/0...
Florida named worst state for apartment renters, despite oversupply
Florida is the worst state for apartment renters due to lack of affordability and zero tenant protections, a consumer study found.
therealdeal.com
April 18, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Florida is one of the worst states to be a renter: zero tenant protections in one of the most unaffordable states despite an oversupply of housing.
The YIMBY math ain’t mathing.
Social housing is the key to permanent affordability.
therealdeal.com/miami/2026/0...
The YIMBY math ain’t mathing.
Social housing is the key to permanent affordability.
therealdeal.com/miami/2026/0...
"Unsurprisingly, four platforms – Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok – identified the same five Washington-based institutions as also having played leading roles in promoting the U.S. invasion of Iraq 23 years ago."
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responsiblestatecraft.org/iran-war-thi...
Blame these think tanks for the Iran War
We asked AI who the biggest boosters of the conflict are. Surprise: they are all connected to Israel and supported the Iraq war too.
responsiblestatecraft.org
April 14, 2026 at 8:17 PM
"Unsurprisingly, four platforms – Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok – identified the same five Washington-based institutions as also having played leading roles in promoting the U.S. invasion of Iraq 23 years ago."
responsiblestatecraft.org/iran-war-thi...
responsiblestatecraft.org/iran-war-thi...
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TODAY at 3:00 ET! If you’re serious about the future of giving, don’t miss this one.
NEW: In his new book CONTROL, @glengalaich.bsky.social asks whether philanthropy isn’t just about generosity, but about who gets to decide?
Monday 3/30, join his unfiltered conversation on the future of giving with IPS scholar @bdevaan.bsky.social. Register: www.linkedin.com/events/money...
Monday 3/30, join his unfiltered conversation on the future of giving with IPS scholar @bdevaan.bsky.social. Register: www.linkedin.com/events/money...
March 30, 2026 at 1:22 PM
TODAY at 3:00 ET! If you’re serious about the future of giving, don’t miss this one.
