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"If you want to know what's good about the United States, listen to our music... Because people from all nationalities, all countries, all languages, all religions... have all gotten together and listened to each other and created harmony. That's the promise of the United States." - T Bone Burnett
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Holiday mood + civic wins = our favorite combo.
Here’s to bright data, big energy, and even bigger plans for 2026. ❄️✨

#VoteReady
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Monthly global climate data update from UAH for the month of November 2025.
Third hottest month of November since 1979.
datagraver.com/climate-data...
#climate
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The U.S. is the only democracy in the world with:

- Lifetime terms for high court judges
- An electoral college for choosing an executive
- A legislative chamber where legislative minorities routinely and permanently thwart legislative majorities
- 75% requirements for constitutional amendments
December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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These young scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs are working to build a better world at every scale imaginable.
30 Under 30 Science 2026: New Discoveries From The Cosmo To The Nanoscale
These young scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs are working to build a better world at every scale imaginable.
www.forbes.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Republicans won Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee. But instead of celebrating, many are dreading what it means about the midterms. “Tonight is a sign that 2026 is going to be a bitch of an election cycle,” said one House Republican, granted anonymity to speak candidly.
--- @politico.com
GOP frets ‘dangerous’ result in Tennessee
Republicans are worried the slim margin of victory in Tuesday’s special election may spell doom in 2026.
www.politico.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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There have been reports of volunteers in TN being harassed, and those incidents have been forwarded to local authorities. Everyone deserves to participate in our democracy without fear or intimidation. If you ever find yourself in a situation that feels unsafe, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Polls are open until 7pm. If you are in line by 7pm, stay in line. You will be able to vote.
Attention Davidson Co. voters: You must be a resident of U.S. House District 7 to vote in today’s election.
• Check your voter registration card OR
• Check the TN District Lookup at bit.ly/4pwWOf3 OR
• Call us at (615) 862-8800
Information Lookup
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December 3, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Both parties have poured millions of dollars into the final stretch of Tuesday's special election in Tennessee's Seventh District, where Democratic candidate Aftyn Behn is trying to flip a district that Donald Trump won by 22 points in 2024.
--- @cnn.com @mkraju.bsky.social
Can a Democrat win a deep-red Trump district in Tennessee?
YouTube video by CNN
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December 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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It’s Election Day for voters in U.S. House District 7! Go to your assigned poll place bit.ly/2Suyyfs between the hours of 7am – 7pm and #VOTE for your next representative.
December 2, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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It’s Election Day in TN 7th District. Already, 84,356 people have cast their ballots early. If you haven’t voted yet, please make a plan to do so today!
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
With one day to go until the special election, Aftyn Behn said the difference between her and Matt Van Epps is clear. While he drew support from wealthy and political powerhouses in Williamson County, she was talking to people in Clarksville’s library parking lot.
--- @jhollymc.bsky.social
In final days of Middle TN House election, National GOP goes to Franklin • Tennessee Lookout
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson headlined a rally in Franklin for Republican Matt Van Epps one day before Tennessee congressional election.
tennesseelookout.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends! Tomorrow (Dec 2) is Election Day for voters living in U.S. House District 7. You must vote at your assigned location found here bit.ly/2Suyyfs and polls will be open from 7am – 7pm. #VOTE
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December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
A survey last week showed Matt Van Epps beating Aftyn Behn by only 2%, an uncomfortable margin in a district carefully drawn to favor Republicans, and that Trump won by 22% last year.

Today, a day before the election, heavy hitters on both sides, and the @nytimes.com, are paying attention.
Johnson and Trump Try to Avoid an Upset House Loss in Tennessee
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Nearly 4,200 elections are happening in December. Yes, still!

Voting doesn’t end in November. Check if any elections are happening near you at WeAll.Vote/hub.
How to Vote in Your State - When We All Vote
Elections are still happening in 2025, and your vote matters in shaping what comes next. Get Ready to Vote! Register to Vote Check your voter registration Find Your Polling Place…
WeAll.Vote
December 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
With the race between Aftyn Behn and Matt Van Epps tightening, 84,356 people early voted in the special election for TN's 7th Congressional District. The race is now close to a tossup and drawing national attention. Polls will be open from 7 am until 7 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 2.
-- @nashvillescene.com
Davidson, Montgomery, Williamson Counties Lead Early Voting in 7th District
More than 84,000 votes cast during early voting period as Tuesday’s special election looms
www.nashvillescene.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Real estate broker Munir Meghjani isn't a fan of "Slacktavism," where people complain about politics, but do nothing to help. So he began hosting candidate forums where he "could really see my imprint on things I was trying to affect." #CitizensRevival
@munirmeghjani.bsky.social
Citizens Revival featuring commercial real estate broker, Munir Meghjani
YouTube video by CitizensRevival
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November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Making voting more accessible to more people is what the ideal of a nonpartisan democracy is all about.

It's time for mobile voting.
HUGE: @ericswalwell.bsky.social announces he wants to bring mobile voting to all Californians 🗳️📲🌉
November 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey of the special election for US Congress in Tennessee’s 7th district finds 48% of voters support Republican Matt Van Epps and 46% support Democrat Aftyn Behn. President Trump carried the district by 22% in the presidential election.
Tennessee 7th District 2025 Special Election Poll: Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn Locked In Tight Race - Emerson Polling
Voters Split on Trump’s Job Performance as Economic Issues Top Voters’ Concerns A new Emerson…Full Release & Results
emersoncollegepolling.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Today is the LAST DAY for TN U.S. House District 7 voters to early vote! Don't stay on the sidelines. Seize a civic investment in the congressional race that everybody's talking about. Vote!
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey for Tennessee’s 7th District special election found that Republican nominee Matt Van Epps leads Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn by only two points in the heavily gerrymandered district. Election Day is Tuesday, Dec. 2nd.
--- @thetennesean.bsky.social
TN election poll shows close race between Aftyn Behn, Matt Van Epps. Who has the edge?
A poll shows early voters favor Democratic nominee Aftyn Behn, while those planning to vote on Election Day are leaning toward Republican nominee Matt Van Epps. What to know.
www.tennessean.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Over the years, the Nashville Rescue Mission and Salvation Army have teamed up to serve thousands of Thanksgiving meals to the homeless. They've been at it for decades. This year is no different. Here’s a look at what the Rescue Mission and Salvation Army have in store.
@thetennesean.bsky.social
Nashville nonprofit, Salvation Army to serve Thanksgiving meals
Over the years, the Nashville Rescue Mission and Salvation Army have teamed up to serve thousands of Thanksgiving meals to the needy. This year will be no different.
www.tennessean.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Today is the LAST DAY for TN U.S. House District 7 voters to early vote! Don't stay on the sidelines. Seize a civic investment in the congressional race that everybody's talking about. Vote!
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
State Rep. Aftyn Behn, a Democrat, outraised her Republican foe Matt Van Epps almost two to one in recent weeks as the two head toward a Dec. 2 special election for Tennessee’s open 7th Congressional District seat.
--- Eli Motycka, @nashvillescene.com
Cash Advantage for Behn Heading Into Dec. 2 Special Election
State Rep. Aftyn Behn, a Democrat, outraised her Republican foe Matt Van Epps almost two to one in recent weeks as the two head toward a Dec. 2 special election for Tennessee’s open 7th Congressional ...
www.nashvillescene.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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My uncle said gerrymandering isn’t real, so this is the pie I’m bringing to Thanksgiving.
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM