Cristen Hemmins
@cristenhemmins.bsky.social
Fighting for a better Mississippi. Lafayette County Dems chair 💙🗳️🇺🇸, PPTNM Philanthropy Advisor. Abortion is healthcare. She/her
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61 years ago today Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer one of the most courageous activists of the Civil Rights Movement posed the question that echoes today with every migrant round-up by masked officers, as federal troops converge on D.C.,as institutions are threatened:
“IS THIS AMERICA?”
youtu.be/DFC1nc3IXBM
“IS THIS AMERICA?”
youtu.be/DFC1nc3IXBM
Fannie Lou Hamer's Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Speech
YouTube video by Northwest African American Museum
youtu.be
August 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
61 years ago today Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer one of the most courageous activists of the Civil Rights Movement posed the question that echoes today with every migrant round-up by masked officers, as federal troops converge on D.C.,as institutions are threatened:
“IS THIS AMERICA?”
youtu.be/DFC1nc3IXBM
“IS THIS AMERICA?”
youtu.be/DFC1nc3IXBM
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Unfortunately, Bluesky is unavailable in Mississippi right now, due to a new state law that requires age verification for all users.
While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.
While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.
August 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Unfortunately, Bluesky is unavailable in Mississippi right now, due to a new state law that requires age verification for all users.
While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.
While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.
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BREAKING: BlueSky is blocking access to Mississippi.
This is the No. 1 platform for @mississippifreepress.org.
We ditched X for BlueSky early this year.
And now, at 3 pm on a Friday, poof.
I don't know what we'll do next.
Keep up with us using our newsletter at mfp.ms/subscribe.
This is the No. 1 platform for @mississippifreepress.org.
We ditched X for BlueSky early this year.
And now, at 3 pm on a Friday, poof.
I don't know what we'll do next.
Keep up with us using our newsletter at mfp.ms/subscribe.
Unfortunately, Bluesky is unavailable in Mississippi right now, due to a new state law that requires age verification for all users.
While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.
While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.
August 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
BREAKING: BlueSky is blocking access to Mississippi.
This is the No. 1 platform for @mississippifreepress.org.
We ditched X for BlueSky early this year.
And now, at 3 pm on a Friday, poof.
I don't know what we'll do next.
Keep up with us using our newsletter at mfp.ms/subscribe.
This is the No. 1 platform for @mississippifreepress.org.
We ditched X for BlueSky early this year.
And now, at 3 pm on a Friday, poof.
I don't know what we'll do next.
Keep up with us using our newsletter at mfp.ms/subscribe.
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My new editorial:
"Whatever the Mississippi Legislature’s intent, we now find ourselves in a place where we are now having to grapple with how to ensure we can stay connected with all of our readers, many of whom follow us on BlueSky."
www.mississippifreepress.org/editors-note...
"Whatever the Mississippi Legislature’s intent, we now find ourselves in a place where we are now having to grapple with how to ensure we can stay connected with all of our readers, many of whom follow us on BlueSky."
www.mississippifreepress.org/editors-note...
Ed Note | State Law Compels BlueSky to Block Mississippi IPs
Ashton Pittman writes about how Mississippi’s social media age-verification law prompted BlueSky to block access to Mississippi IP addresses.
www.mississippifreepress.org
August 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
My new editorial:
"Whatever the Mississippi Legislature’s intent, we now find ourselves in a place where we are now having to grapple with how to ensure we can stay connected with all of our readers, many of whom follow us on BlueSky."
www.mississippifreepress.org/editors-note...
"Whatever the Mississippi Legislature’s intent, we now find ourselves in a place where we are now having to grapple with how to ensure we can stay connected with all of our readers, many of whom follow us on BlueSky."
www.mississippifreepress.org/editors-note...
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UPDATE: It looks like @mississippifreepress.org will be able to continue posting to BlueSky through Buffer.
But that still doesn't help all our followers in Mississippi who can no longer access BlueSky and may not use a VPN.
So sign up for our newsletter: www.mississippifreepress.org/newsletters/
But that still doesn't help all our followers in Mississippi who can no longer access BlueSky and may not use a VPN.
So sign up for our newsletter: www.mississippifreepress.org/newsletters/
August 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
UPDATE: It looks like @mississippifreepress.org will be able to continue posting to BlueSky through Buffer.
But that still doesn't help all our followers in Mississippi who can no longer access BlueSky and may not use a VPN.
So sign up for our newsletter: www.mississippifreepress.org/newsletters/
But that still doesn't help all our followers in Mississippi who can no longer access BlueSky and may not use a VPN.
So sign up for our newsletter: www.mississippifreepress.org/newsletters/
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With this barrage of unbelievable news, sometimes you've got to step back, draw a breath, and say WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK?
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Trump's Labor Statistics pick has painting of Nazi battleship behind his desk
Some people online claim the painting is of the USS New Jersey, but it's the Bismarck, as made obvious by the photograph it traces.
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August 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
With this barrage of unbelievable news, sometimes you've got to step back, draw a breath, and say WHAT THE FUCKING FUCK?
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The President cannot commandeer any local law enforcement.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
August 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The President cannot commandeer any local law enforcement.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
The President does not run the Smithsonian.
The monthly BLS jobs report is required by law.
Release the Epstein files.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Planned Parenthood is here for you. No matter what.
August 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Planned Parenthood is here for you. No matter what.
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“Those of us that practice in rural settings, we’re going to be here,” he said. “We’ll do it, regardless of what our resources. But there’s also the realization that we feel like the orchestra on the Titanic.”
Read my latest @nashvillebanner.bsky.social
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Read my latest @nashvillebanner.bsky.social
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Rural Tennessee hospitals face issues from Medicaid cuts - Nashville Banner
A rural Tennessee doctor discusses challenges facing OB-GYN's in the state, with Medicaid cuts and rural hospital closures impacting access to care.
nashvillebanner.com
August 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“Those of us that practice in rural settings, we’re going to be here,” he said. “We’ll do it, regardless of what our resources. But there’s also the realization that we feel like the orchestra on the Titanic.”
Read my latest @nashvillebanner.bsky.social
nashvillebanner.com/2025/08/12/t...
Read my latest @nashvillebanner.bsky.social
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Fed-Up?
Show up to peacefully protest, #Mississippi.
Events are being organized.
In Oxford join a 30 minute protest!
This Friday, 8/15,
911 E. Jackson Ave, #Oxford Noon-12:30pm
#FightTheTrumpTakeover
Then Saturday 3-4pm at the DeSoto County Courthouse 2535 Hwy 51 South, #Hernando #Mississippi.
Show up to peacefully protest, #Mississippi.
Events are being organized.
In Oxford join a 30 minute protest!
This Friday, 8/15,
911 E. Jackson Ave, #Oxford Noon-12:30pm
#FightTheTrumpTakeover
Then Saturday 3-4pm at the DeSoto County Courthouse 2535 Hwy 51 South, #Hernando #Mississippi.
August 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Fed-Up?
Show up to peacefully protest, #Mississippi.
Events are being organized.
In Oxford join a 30 minute protest!
This Friday, 8/15,
911 E. Jackson Ave, #Oxford Noon-12:30pm
#FightTheTrumpTakeover
Then Saturday 3-4pm at the DeSoto County Courthouse 2535 Hwy 51 South, #Hernando #Mississippi.
Show up to peacefully protest, #Mississippi.
Events are being organized.
In Oxford join a 30 minute protest!
This Friday, 8/15,
911 E. Jackson Ave, #Oxford Noon-12:30pm
#FightTheTrumpTakeover
Then Saturday 3-4pm at the DeSoto County Courthouse 2535 Hwy 51 South, #Hernando #Mississippi.
Scenes from our Lafayette Dems (Miss.) visibility event Saturday to protect our national parks and promote climate action at Bailey Branch park along highway 7.
#climatechangeisreal #climateactionnow #protectourplanet #protectourparks #protectouroceans #globalwarmingisreal☀️
#climatechangeisreal #climateactionnow #protectourplanet #protectourparks #protectouroceans #globalwarmingisreal☀️
August 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Scenes from our Lafayette Dems (Miss.) visibility event Saturday to protect our national parks and promote climate action at Bailey Branch park along highway 7.
#climatechangeisreal #climateactionnow #protectourplanet #protectourparks #protectouroceans #globalwarmingisreal☀️
#climatechangeisreal #climateactionnow #protectourplanet #protectourparks #protectouroceans #globalwarmingisreal☀️
Come out Saturday!
Join us this Saturday! There will be no marching at the rally, so bring a chair if you like & wave a flag or hold a sign.
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
August 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Come out Saturday!
You’re invited! Please support this important local service, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services. This 501c3 program offers free, civil legal services and representation to the poor, elderly and disabled.
August 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
You’re invited! Please support this important local service, North Mississippi Rural Legal Services. This 501c3 program offers free, civil legal services and representation to the poor, elderly and disabled.
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Join us this Saturday! There will be no marching at the rally, so bring a chair if you like & wave a flag or hold a sign.
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
August 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Join us this Saturday! There will be no marching at the rally, so bring a chair if you like & wave a flag or hold a sign.
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
This event is not sponsored by Lafayette Dems, but I’m helping spread the word. Come on out and bring the kids!
August 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This event is not sponsored by Lafayette Dems, but I’m helping spread the word. Come on out and bring the kids!
Join us this Saturday! There will be no marching at the rally, so bring a chair if you like & wave a flag or hold a sign.
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
August 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Join us this Saturday! There will be no marching at the rally, so bring a chair if you like & wave a flag or hold a sign.
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
There will be a Smoky the Bear birthday party at one end of the park from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, including a firetruck, forest ranger, and cake, so bring the kids.
#climateaction
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This is what is happening right now.
August 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
This is what is happening right now.
Please join us! We want your input, east Tenn. More locations coming…
We want to hear from you! PPTNM is excited to present the Pink Horizon Listening Tour with our President and CEO Ashley Coffield, who will travel throughout Tennessee and North Mississippi to listen to supporters as we work toward a brighter future together. www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-pare...
August 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Please join us! We want your input, east Tenn. More locations coming…
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We want to hear from you! PPTNM is excited to present the Pink Horizon Listening Tour with our President and CEO Ashley Coffield, who will travel throughout Tennessee and North Mississippi to listen to supporters as we work toward a brighter future together. www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-pare...
July 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
We want to hear from you! PPTNM is excited to present the Pink Horizon Listening Tour with our President and CEO Ashley Coffield, who will travel throughout Tennessee and North Mississippi to listen to supporters as we work toward a brighter future together. www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-pare...
I’m almost to my one-year “planniversary” and love working at PP. Please share these job postings with anyone for whom they are a fit!
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi is urgently hiring for a Clinician in Nashville! Full time, part time, and PRN positions are available, with flexibility to create a schedule that works best for you with part-time and PRN positions. www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-pare...
August 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I’m almost to my one-year “planniversary” and love working at PP. Please share these job postings with anyone for whom they are a fit!
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Did you say “admitted to the bar in 2024?”
The DEI of it all. This is insane.
The DEI of it all. This is insane.
Paul Ingrassia—a 30-year-old former right-wing blogger and newly minted lawyer who was admitted to the bar in 2024—is Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel.
Ingrassia has called Jack Smith a “disgusting man,” accused him of “election interference,” and said he should be jailed.
Ingrassia has called Jack Smith a “disgusting man,” accused him of “election interference,” and said he should be jailed.
August 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Did you say “admitted to the bar in 2024?”
The DEI of it all. This is insane.
The DEI of it all. This is insane.
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The story about the oldest embryo resulting in live birth this week goes deeper than you can imagine. I've been covering this story for nearly a year. Stay tuned for more. #tnrepronews #reprorights #ivf #reproductiverights #fertilityjourney www.technologyreview.com/2025/07/29/1...
Exclusive: A record-breaking baby has been born from an embryo that’s over 30 years old
The embryos were created in 1994, while the expectant father was still a toddler, and donated via a Christian “embryo adoption” agency.
www.technologyreview.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The story about the oldest embryo resulting in live birth this week goes deeper than you can imagine. I've been covering this story for nearly a year. Stay tuned for more. #tnrepronews #reprorights #ivf #reproductiverights #fertilityjourney www.technologyreview.com/2025/07/29/1...
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Can you please help me get this story out? Please share, email, text, Signal, sky write, snail mail everyone you know. This is the first, but it won’t be the last. wellsrachelm.substack.com/p/pregnant-w...
July 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Can you please help me get this story out? Please share, email, text, Signal, sky write, snail mail everyone you know. This is the first, but it won’t be the last. wellsrachelm.substack.com/p/pregnant-w...
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UPDATED: The woman at the center of my reporting speaks out. For the first time, she shares what it felt like to be denied prenatal care simply for being unmarried.
wellsrachelm.substack.com/p/pregnant-w...
#reprorights #reproductivehealth #tnleg
wellsrachelm.substack.com/p/pregnant-w...
#reprorights #reproductivehealth #tnleg
Exclusive: Pregnant Woman in Tennessee Denied Care for Being Unmarried (Updated)
The 2025 Medical Ethics Defense Act allows physicians to deny care to patients whose "lifestyles" they disagree with
wellsrachelm.substack.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
UPDATED: The woman at the center of my reporting speaks out. For the first time, she shares what it felt like to be denied prenatal care simply for being unmarried.
wellsrachelm.substack.com/p/pregnant-w...
#reprorights #reproductivehealth #tnleg
wellsrachelm.substack.com/p/pregnant-w...
#reprorights #reproductivehealth #tnleg