Chris Meiman
@chrismeiman.bsky.social
Sports museum curator and historian. I post a lot about politics and pop culture, too. Kentuckian at heart, nomadic in practice. Opinions do not reflect my employer or clients but do annoy my wife.
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Chris Meiman
@chrismeiman.bsky.social
· Oct 2
I would crawl over broken glass to vote for a politician whose platform could be summarized by "I will run the government like an adult using the best research to make decisions and will stay out of cultural issues by reminding people to 'mind their own damned business' as much as possible."
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November 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
Trump Boat Bombings Take Dark, Unnerving Turn with Leaked Memo Stunner
A new Trump administration memo argues that those carrying out the boat attacks can’t be prosecuted. Why? Because the administration says so!
newrepublic.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Trump's illegal murders in the Caribbean just got worse. An internal DOJ memo on the bombings says the victims are waging war on the US, but per NYT, it extensively cites the WH's *own claims* to this effect as evidence!
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
It gets even darker than that. 1/
(new piece)
newrepublic.com/article/2032...
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For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
Latino US citizens racially profiled by federal immigration agents in Chicago: ‘I felt like a piece of trash’
The Tribune spoke to U.S. citizens and green card holders who have either been questioned or detained during Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
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Researchers looked back at more than 1,000 cancer patients, including some who received a COVID mRNA vaccine around the time of treatment. Their findings excited them.
Study Finds COVID mRNA Vaccines Boost Cancer Treatment
New research found that mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 could enhance cancer treatments and help patients live longer.
buff.ly
November 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Researchers looked back at more than 1,000 cancer patients, including some who received a COVID mRNA vaccine around the time of treatment. Their findings excited them.
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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WAPO: “.. In a rare group statement, America’s Catholic bishops voted nearly unanimously Wednesday to condemn the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants as an attack on ‘God-given human dignity’ ..”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
@washingtonpost.com
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November 14, 2025 at 2:27 AM
WAPO: “.. In a rare group statement, America’s Catholic bishops voted nearly unanimously Wednesday to condemn the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants as an attack on ‘God-given human dignity’ ..”
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
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After Ghislaine Maxwell lied to Todd Blanche, someone waived her sex offender status and moved her to Club Fed with "OUT" custody - allowing her to work outside the prison walls. 3 months ago, I got her Bureau of Prisons points screen as proof. We still don't know who approved all this.
BREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: Senator Whitehouse asked the BOP for Ghislaine Maxwells sex offender waiver, custody level, transfer code, and security point score. I have them. She's also been granted the ability to leave the facility for work assignments. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: I Have Ghislaine Maxwell's Security Score, Custody Level, Transfer Code, and Sex Offender Waiver
I have reviewed an electronic file that includes some of the information Senator Whitehouse is demanding from the Bureau of Prisons.
www.muellershewrote.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
After Ghislaine Maxwell lied to Todd Blanche, someone waived her sex offender status and moved her to Club Fed with "OUT" custody - allowing her to work outside the prison walls. 3 months ago, I got her Bureau of Prisons points screen as proof. We still don't know who approved all this.
Boooo! Cal Raleigh got robbed!
November 14, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Boooo! Cal Raleigh got robbed!
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The ACLU of Kentucky obtained dismissal of the remaining charges against CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening, who was arrested while covering a protest in Northern Kentucky.
ACLU of KY Secures Dismissal of Charges Against CityBeat Reporter
The ACLU of Kentucky obtained dismissal of the remaining charges against CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening, who was arrested while covering a protest in Northern Kentucky.
www.citybeat.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The ACLU of Kentucky obtained dismissal of the remaining charges against CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening, who was arrested while covering a protest in Northern Kentucky.
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Horrific account of the now young woman who was exploited by former Congressman Matt Gaetz when she was just 17-years-old.
Full Story: bit.ly/4qX9ooT
Full Story: bit.ly/4qX9ooT
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Horrific account of the now young woman who was exploited by former Congressman Matt Gaetz when she was just 17-years-old.
Full Story: bit.ly/4qX9ooT
Full Story: bit.ly/4qX9ooT
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FYI: The public domain wave continues, with Betty Boop the latest cartoon classic to get her own bloody horror movie.
Betty Boop Is The Next Cartoon Classic To Get Her Own Horror Movie
The public domain wave continues, with Betty Boop the latest cartoon classic to get her own bloody horror movie.
dlvr.it
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
FYI: The public domain wave continues, with Betty Boop the latest cartoon classic to get her own bloody horror movie.
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"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.
The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
news.gallup.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
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So, uh, the Jed Rubenfeld referenced here was disciplined by Yale Law for sexually harassing students. He's married to Amy Chua who among other things took to the pages of the NYT to defend Kavanaugh when he was under fire for sexually harassment. Ken Starr, well we know. This is just incredible.
Ken Starr signed an email to Jeffery Epstein with "hugs"
November 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
So, uh, the Jed Rubenfeld referenced here was disciplined by Yale Law for sexually harassing students. He's married to Amy Chua who among other things took to the pages of the NYT to defend Kavanaugh when he was under fire for sexually harassment. Ken Starr, well we know. This is just incredible.
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Landon Thomas Jr of the New York Times got told by Jeffrey Epstein that Trump walked into a glass door bc he was so busy staring at girls in Epstein's house and didn't print it. wild that the Times didn't consider that newsworthy.
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Landon Thomas Jr of the New York Times got told by Jeffrey Epstein that Trump walked into a glass door bc he was so busy staring at girls in Epstein's house and didn't print it. wild that the Times didn't consider that newsworthy.
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Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Today is a good day to remember, and to say, that the #MeToo movement was right, and was righteous, and has been vindicated over and over again. There was no overreach. There was no excess. There was no they-went-too-far.
So much work remains to be done.
So much work remains to be done.
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One out of every 12 rams is gay:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/s...
And this new site sells knitwear using wool from gay rams. All proceeds are going to LGBTQI+ charities.
rainbow-wool.eu/Shop/
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/s...
And this new site sells knitwear using wool from gay rams. All proceeds are going to LGBTQI+ charities.
rainbow-wool.eu/Shop/
Rainbow Wool US-Shop 🌈🐏
Welcome to the Rainbow Wool US online shop. #🌈🐏
rainbow-wool.eu
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 PM
One out of every 12 rams is gay:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/s...
And this new site sells knitwear using wool from gay rams. All proceeds are going to LGBTQI+ charities.
rainbow-wool.eu/Shop/
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/s...
And this new site sells knitwear using wool from gay rams. All proceeds are going to LGBTQI+ charities.
rainbow-wool.eu/Shop/
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A true ally before it was popular! “Griffin never shied away from her label as an edgy comedian with a large queer following, even before it was a socially acceptable brand to claim.” Great profile of one of my favorite people. www.advocate.com/arts-enterta...
Uncanceling Kathy Griffin: The Advocate of the Year on sexiness, censorship, and her love of the gays
"If it wasn't for the gay community, I wouldn't have been able to come back," Griffin tells The Advocate.
www.advocate.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A true ally before it was popular! “Griffin never shied away from her label as an edgy comedian with a large queer following, even before it was a socially acceptable brand to claim.” Great profile of one of my favorite people. www.advocate.com/arts-enterta...
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I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it.
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it.
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
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Horse trainer Dale Romans is running for Senate in Kentucky as a Democrat. Or as he calls it in his launch ad, an “independent Democrat.” Ad says he won’t be beholden to his party, nor a puppet for President Trump. #kysen
Dale Romans for U.S. Senate: Running for the People of Kentucky
YouTube video by Dale Romans for Kentucky
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Horse trainer Dale Romans is running for Senate in Kentucky as a Democrat. Or as he calls it in his launch ad, an “independent Democrat.” Ad says he won’t be beholden to his party, nor a puppet for President Trump. #kysen
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Happy Adelita Grijalva Swearing In Day to those who celebrate, i.e. everyone who believes in a system where people are represented in government.
www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
Adelita Grijalva is set to be sworn in, teeing up a potential vote on Epstein files
The Arizona Democrat won her race in September, but Speaker Mike Johnson has waited to swear her in until today. Grijalva has vowed to be the decisive signature in a bid to release the Epstein files.
www.npr.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Happy Adelita Grijalva Swearing In Day to those who celebrate, i.e. everyone who believes in a system where people are represented in government.
www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
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Gov. Pritzker: “All I can say is that whether it was the loss in the elections a week ago that's led to Donald Trump deciding to pull CBP out or the fact that Greg Bovino is a snowflake…Whatever it is, the people of Chicago have deserved better than having CBP and Greg Bovino in this city.”
November 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Gov. Pritzker: “All I can say is that whether it was the loss in the elections a week ago that's led to Donald Trump deciding to pull CBP out or the fact that Greg Bovino is a snowflake…Whatever it is, the people of Chicago have deserved better than having CBP and Greg Bovino in this city.”
The refocusing on American Catholics away from the abortion debate and to immigration and refugees is among the most consequential shifts in recent months.
Roman Catholic bishops in the U.S. chose new leaders on Tuesday. The new president is an archbishop from Oklahoma City who issued a statement two days after President Trump’s inauguration calling on Catholics to remember that Jesus was once a refugee, and to support immigrant families.
Archbishop Paul Coakley Is Picked to Lead American Bishops
“We face a growing worldview that is so often at odds with the Gospel mandate to love thy neighbor,” the group said in a letter to Pope Leo.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The refocusing on American Catholics away from the abortion debate and to immigration and refugees is among the most consequential shifts in recent months.