Kai Degner
@kaidegner.bsky.social
SimplerLeadership.com
Localsummits.org
Leadership coach | Doctoral student, dissertation underway re: listening + leadership
Former elected mayor & councilmember in Harrisonburg VA | 2016 Congressional Candidate VA6
Dad, husband, Ravens/Orioles fan
Localsummits.org
Leadership coach | Doctoral student, dissertation underway re: listening + leadership
Former elected mayor & councilmember in Harrisonburg VA | 2016 Congressional Candidate VA6
Dad, husband, Ravens/Orioles fan
Reposted by Kai Degner
During a press conference, Kristi Noem claimed that ICE has not detained or arrested any US citizens. This isn't true.
The reality is that at least 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents, including two kids with cancer.
The reality is that at least 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents, including two kids with cancer.
More than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents
ProPublica uncovered that Americans have been kicked, dragged, and detained for days.
www.motherjones.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
During a press conference, Kristi Noem claimed that ICE has not detained or arrested any US citizens. This isn't true.
The reality is that at least 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents, including two kids with cancer.
The reality is that at least 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents, including two kids with cancer.
Reposted by Kai Degner
NEW: A federal judge rules that the DOJ’s criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia may be a form of punishment against him for legally challenging his removal to El Salvador, and said he is entitled to discovery against the administration.
Judge Says DOJ May Be Vindictively Punishing Abrego Garcia for Challenging Removal to El Salvador
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW: A federal judge rules that the DOJ’s criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia may be a form of punishment against him for legally challenging his removal to El Salvador, and said he is entitled to discovery against the administration.
College prep for 5 yrs old.
You can never start too early.
You can never start too early.
September 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
College prep for 5 yrs old.
You can never start too early.
You can never start too early.
Brutal way to mess up my bell curve.
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September 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Brutal way to mess up my bell curve.
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
Why fund #PBS #NPR #CPN:
5 yo on long car ride today:
“Daddy, can you tell me about the scientific med dod?”
“The scientific method?”
“Yes. The scientific method. Can you teach me it?”
“Umm, sure. What has you thinking about that?”
“The superhero show on PBS. They use it to solve problems.”
5 yo on long car ride today:
“Daddy, can you tell me about the scientific med dod?”
“The scientific method?”
“Yes. The scientific method. Can you teach me it?”
“Umm, sure. What has you thinking about that?”
“The superhero show on PBS. They use it to solve problems.”
August 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Definitely tempted to see what’s going on over on X tonight…
July 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Definitely tempted to see what’s going on over on X tonight…
Reposted by Kai Degner
Video: Speaking to a Fired-Up Opening Night of the 2025 VA Women’s Summit, Sen. Kaine Rips Youngkin – “If you won’t stand up for [UVA], will you stand up for ANYTHING?!?”; "I sent [a text to Youngkin asking for him to help] at 6:58 am and I have not gotten a response" bluevirginia.us/2025/06/vide...
June 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Video: Speaking to a Fired-Up Opening Night of the 2025 VA Women’s Summit, Sen. Kaine Rips Youngkin – “If you won’t stand up for [UVA], will you stand up for ANYTHING?!?”; "I sent [a text to Youngkin asking for him to help] at 6:58 am and I have not gotten a response" bluevirginia.us/2025/06/vide...
The circumstances driving the resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan are sad, infuriating, and dangerous.
He himself had no choice, given his integrity, as demonstrated in today’s email to the University community.
He himself had no choice, given his integrity, as demonstrated in today’s email to the University community.
June 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The circumstances driving the resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan are sad, infuriating, and dangerous.
He himself had no choice, given his integrity, as demonstrated in today’s email to the University community.
He himself had no choice, given his integrity, as demonstrated in today’s email to the University community.
Reposted by Kai Degner
When the word “peace” is being coopted & used as a mechanism of coercion to justify violence & war, is when, those who can & have the privilege to, should pause, breathe, stay grounded, find our center, & continue creating spaces where true peace can be generated.
June 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
When the word “peace” is being coopted & used as a mechanism of coercion to justify violence & war, is when, those who can & have the privilege to, should pause, breathe, stay grounded, find our center, & continue creating spaces where true peace can be generated.
Interesting…
www.talktothe.city
About
An open-source AI tool …. Talk to the City bridges this gap with an open-source AI platform that turns large-scale conversations into actionable insights while preserving individual perspectives—from local town halls to national policy discussions.
www.talktothe.city
About
An open-source AI tool …. Talk to the City bridges this gap with an open-source AI platform that turns large-scale conversations into actionable insights while preserving individual perspectives—from local town halls to national policy discussions.
Talk to the City
Talk to the City helps large groups of people coordinate by understanding each other better, faster, and in more depth.
www.talktothe.city
June 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Interesting…
www.talktothe.city
About
An open-source AI tool …. Talk to the City bridges this gap with an open-source AI platform that turns large-scale conversations into actionable insights while preserving individual perspectives—from local town halls to national policy discussions.
www.talktothe.city
About
An open-source AI tool …. Talk to the City bridges this gap with an open-source AI platform that turns large-scale conversations into actionable insights while preserving individual perspectives—from local town halls to national policy discussions.
More from Carl Rogers - getting back to the foundational texts of active listening is useful
June 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
More from Carl Rogers - getting back to the foundational texts of active listening is useful
From Carl Rogers' intro to Active Listening - rather on the nose about fighting authoritarianism tendencies: "People who have been listened to in this new and special way become more emotionally mature, more open to their experiences, less defensive, more democratic, and less authoritarian."
June 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
From Carl Rogers' intro to Active Listening - rather on the nose about fighting authoritarianism tendencies: "People who have been listened to in this new and special way become more emotionally mature, more open to their experiences, less defensive, more democratic, and less authoritarian."
Who’s going to mess this up?
June 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Who’s going to mess this up?
Me: “Mom can do the bath tomorrow. There’s always another day.”
5yo: “Not when the sun explodes.”
5yo: “Not when the sun explodes.”
May 27, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Me: “Mom can do the bath tomorrow. There’s always another day.”
5yo: “Not when the sun explodes.”
5yo: “Not when the sun explodes.”
Reminder: the device you’re on right now probably has a feature called “Phone.”
It unlocks live, interactive discussions with human beings that have potential for efficient and effective communication.
It unlocks live, interactive discussions with human beings that have potential for efficient and effective communication.
May 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Reminder: the device you’re on right now probably has a feature called “Phone.”
It unlocks live, interactive discussions with human beings that have potential for efficient and effective communication.
It unlocks live, interactive discussions with human beings that have potential for efficient and effective communication.
My bell curve is strong
May 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
My bell curve is strong
Another sign egg prices aren’t coming down anytime soon:
Fox News posting affiliate links for backyard chicken coops.
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Fox News posting affiliate links for backyard chicken coops.
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May 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Another sign egg prices aren’t coming down anytime soon:
Fox News posting affiliate links for backyard chicken coops.
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Fox News posting affiliate links for backyard chicken coops.
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You might be at the Virginia Democrats Rural Retreat if…
April 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
You might be at the Virginia Democrats Rural Retreat if…
Pfff excited to be finalizing this presentation to kick off a new learning community for people ready to level up their leadership in these times. Seems like a culmination of 22 years of learning and doing.
Title Slide:
3 Secrets to Unlock the Collective Leadership Needed Now to Save Democracy
Title Slide:
3 Secrets to Unlock the Collective Leadership Needed Now to Save Democracy
April 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Pfff excited to be finalizing this presentation to kick off a new learning community for people ready to level up their leadership in these times. Seems like a culmination of 22 years of learning and doing.
Title Slide:
3 Secrets to Unlock the Collective Leadership Needed Now to Save Democracy
Title Slide:
3 Secrets to Unlock the Collective Leadership Needed Now to Save Democracy
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Some astonishing numbers in here:
-OpenAI loses $2 for every $1 it makes
-OpenAI projects annual losses of $14 billion by 2026
-To break even OpenAI needs to increase revenue 25x in just 5 years
-33% of VC portfolios are committed to AI
-5 AI-heavy stocks account for 29% of the S&P 500's value
-OpenAI loses $2 for every $1 it makes
-OpenAI projects annual losses of $14 billion by 2026
-To break even OpenAI needs to increase revenue 25x in just 5 years
-33% of VC portfolios are committed to AI
-5 AI-heavy stocks account for 29% of the S&P 500's value
Bubble Trouble
An AI bubble threatens Silicon Valley, and all of us.
prospect.org
March 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Some astonishing numbers in here:
-OpenAI loses $2 for every $1 it makes
-OpenAI projects annual losses of $14 billion by 2026
-To break even OpenAI needs to increase revenue 25x in just 5 years
-33% of VC portfolios are committed to AI
-5 AI-heavy stocks account for 29% of the S&P 500's value
-OpenAI loses $2 for every $1 it makes
-OpenAI projects annual losses of $14 billion by 2026
-To break even OpenAI needs to increase revenue 25x in just 5 years
-33% of VC portfolios are committed to AI
-5 AI-heavy stocks account for 29% of the S&P 500's value
The resistance has room for everyone - but we need to get in a room.
Here’s a recipe to do so:
1. Send a powerful invitation speaking to feelings of overwhelm and isolation, and need to be in collective action.
2. Run the meetings in Open Space (attendees create agenda).
3. Donations cover costs.
Here’s a recipe to do so:
1. Send a powerful invitation speaking to feelings of overwhelm and isolation, and need to be in collective action.
2. Run the meetings in Open Space (attendees create agenda).
3. Donations cover costs.
March 20, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The resistance has room for everyone - but we need to get in a room.
Here’s a recipe to do so:
1. Send a powerful invitation speaking to feelings of overwhelm and isolation, and need to be in collective action.
2. Run the meetings in Open Space (attendees create agenda).
3. Donations cover costs.
Here’s a recipe to do so:
1. Send a powerful invitation speaking to feelings of overwhelm and isolation, and need to be in collective action.
2. Run the meetings in Open Space (attendees create agenda).
3. Donations cover costs.
A Call to Action for the Central Shenandoah Valley:
Attend the Local Organizing for Civic Action and Leadership (L.O.C.A.L.) Summits.
150 came together for Summit #1. We are bringing people together to connect, strategize, and take action in response to threats to democracy and our neighbors.
Attend the Local Organizing for Civic Action and Leadership (L.O.C.A.L.) Summits.
150 came together for Summit #1. We are bringing people together to connect, strategize, and take action in response to threats to democracy and our neighbors.
L.O.C.A.L. Summits
Next Summit March 15 Central Shenandoah Valley
www.LocalSummits.org
March 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A Call to Action for the Central Shenandoah Valley:
Attend the Local Organizing for Civic Action and Leadership (L.O.C.A.L.) Summits.
150 came together for Summit #1. We are bringing people together to connect, strategize, and take action in response to threats to democracy and our neighbors.
Attend the Local Organizing for Civic Action and Leadership (L.O.C.A.L.) Summits.
150 came together for Summit #1. We are bringing people together to connect, strategize, and take action in response to threats to democracy and our neighbors.