Nancy Mims
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I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
Tell Students the Truth About American History
We owe it to Americans of all ages to be honest about the country’s past, including its contradictions.
www.theatlantic.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I spent October traveling to schools throughout the South talking to students about American history. What I found were young people who understand we can tell a story that includes both the positive and the negative. As one 8th grader in Memphis said, “Doesn’t seem that hard, just say both things.”
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We found that a company with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly got money from DHS contracts.
“It’s corrupt, is the word,” a contract law expert said. “Hiding your friends as subcontractors is like playing hide the salami with the taxpayer.”
“It’s corrupt, is the word,” a contract law expert said. “Hiding your friends as subcontractors is like playing hide the salami with the taxpayer.”
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rule...
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
We found that a company with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly got money from DHS contracts.
“It’s corrupt, is the word,” a contract law expert said. “Hiding your friends as subcontractors is like playing hide the salami with the taxpayer.”
“It’s corrupt, is the word,” a contract law expert said. “Hiding your friends as subcontractors is like playing hide the salami with the taxpayer.”
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5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
5 headlines tonight on Charlotte Observer’s homepage:
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
“Manolo's Bakery closes to protect customers”
“Church members flee as federal agents arrive”
“Super G executive describes agents dragging out teen employee”
“Border Patrol questions people at Walmart”
“Border Patrol sweep sparks fear”
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Protesters have gathered in Uptown Charlotte to speak out against Border Patrol earlier today.
November 16, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Protesters have gathered in Uptown Charlotte to speak out against Border Patrol earlier today.
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At the same time the NY Times was hyping Hillary Clinton's emails, it had a reporter with emails from Jeffrey Epstein that were highly damaging to Trump.
The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.
The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
At the same time the NY Times was hyping Hillary Clinton's emails, it had a reporter with emails from Jeffrey Epstein that were highly damaging to Trump.
The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.
The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.
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There are so many poor people sitting in prisons who are innocent or who were convicted on flimsy or manipulated evidence who deserve clemency.
But be a corrupt, rich asshole and you'll get a pardon from Trump.
But be a corrupt, rich asshole and you'll get a pardon from Trump.
Joe Lewis, former Tottenham Hotspur owner, who pleaded guilty to insider trading in 2024, is set to receive a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.
Donald Trump set to pardon former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis
Joe Lewis, former Tottenham Hotspur owner, who pleaded guilty to insider trading in 2024, is set to receive a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
There are so many poor people sitting in prisons who are innocent or who were convicted on flimsy or manipulated evidence who deserve clemency.
But be a corrupt, rich asshole and you'll get a pardon from Trump.
But be a corrupt, rich asshole and you'll get a pardon from Trump.
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There is so much to say about the vileness of Ken Starr, who died in 2022 not nearly as disgraced as he should have been. bsky.app/profile/asha...
Also Starr is offering to help out an “unhappy friend” of Epstein’s who apparently has been accused of some kind of sexual misconduct, perhaps at university. Remember Starr helped cover up sexual misconduct on football team when he was president of Pepperdine
Ken Starr signed an email to Jeffery Epstein with "hugs"
November 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
There is so much to say about the vileness of Ken Starr, who died in 2022 not nearly as disgraced as he should have been. bsky.app/profile/asha...
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Things to know about Epstein hugger Ken Starr: prosecuted Bill Clinton for lying about consensual (if inappropriate) sex, got fired from Baylor University for doing nothing about an on-campus rape epidemic.
Republican legal icon and Clinton scourge Ken Starr signs off a touching note to Jeffrey Epstein with "hugs." Amazing.
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Things to know about Epstein hugger Ken Starr: prosecuted Bill Clinton for lying about consensual (if inappropriate) sex, got fired from Baylor University for doing nothing about an on-campus rape epidemic.
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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
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Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
October 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
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Yes seeing these crackers crusade against DEI in the name of meritocracy only to then witness USA’s highest ranking military officers get condescended to & told to violate their oaths by a draft dodger & the least qualified person to ever hold a position made me wonder if irony can be too poetic.
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Yes seeing these crackers crusade against DEI in the name of meritocracy only to then witness USA’s highest ranking military officers get condescended to & told to violate their oaths by a draft dodger & the least qualified person to ever hold a position made me wonder if irony can be too poetic.
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Thank you CBS Mornings for having me. Excited to have this book out in the world today.
Clint Smith on adapting "How the Word Is Passed" for young readers
YouTube video by CBS Mornings
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September 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Thank you CBS Mornings for having me. Excited to have this book out in the world today.
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LOL, watching the video of their conversation, it’s very clear that Ezra Klein was learning in real-time that he was way out of his depth. Hit his head on the ceiling of his mediocrity REAL hard.
September 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
LOL, watching the video of their conversation, it’s very clear that Ezra Klein was learning in real-time that he was way out of his depth. Hit his head on the ceiling of his mediocrity REAL hard.
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My latest:”Through gossamer tributes, Kirk’s cruel condemnation of transgender people & his racist throwback views abt Black Americans were no longer anathema but instead are being treated as just another political view to be respectfully debated —like a position on tax rates or health care policy.”
What the Public Memory of Charlie Kirk Revealed
www.nytimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
My latest:”Through gossamer tributes, Kirk’s cruel condemnation of transgender people & his racist throwback views abt Black Americans were no longer anathema but instead are being treated as just another political view to be respectfully debated —like a position on tax rates or health care policy.”
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My general belief is that Dems need to spend more time thinking about what they believe and less about what they think some imaginary swing voters want them to believe.
Political strategy will stem from an authentic set of beliefs.
Political strategy will stem from an authentic set of beliefs.
This was revealing. Worth reading. The basic demand is that Coates spend less time thinking/writing his true feelings and more time playing political strategist. Klein asks him over and over him to do Dem strategy; he says no, over and over. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/o...
Opinion | Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines
www.nytimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:06 PM
My general belief is that Dems need to spend more time thinking about what they believe and less about what they think some imaginary swing voters want them to believe.
Political strategy will stem from an authentic set of beliefs.
Political strategy will stem from an authentic set of beliefs.
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The alleged shooter in Michigan. Weird that Vance and Patel haven’t tweeted out this info. 🤷🏽♂️👇🏽
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
September 29, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The alleged shooter in Michigan. Weird that Vance and Patel haven’t tweeted out this info. 🤷🏽♂️👇🏽
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Breaking news from Des Moines: ICE has detained Dr. Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Iowa's largest school district.
The Des Moines Public Schools said "We have no confirmed information as to why Dr. Roberts is being detained or the next potential steps."
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/09/26/i...
The Des Moines Public Schools said "We have no confirmed information as to why Dr. Roberts is being detained or the next potential steps."
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/09/26/i...
ICE detains Des Moines Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts
Iowa's largest school district had "no confirmed information" on why ICE detained Dr. Ian Roberts, the superintendent since 2023.
www.bleedingheartland.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Breaking news from Des Moines: ICE has detained Dr. Ian Roberts, the superintendent of Iowa's largest school district.
The Des Moines Public Schools said "We have no confirmed information as to why Dr. Roberts is being detained or the next potential steps."
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/09/26/i...
The Des Moines Public Schools said "We have no confirmed information as to why Dr. Roberts is being detained or the next potential steps."
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/09/26/i...
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Walz: This is North Korea style stuff. And it's being done because this is a weak, thin skinned man who's failing as a president. All of the things he promised are not happening.
It's a it's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president
It's a it's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president
September 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Walz: This is North Korea style stuff. And it's being done because this is a weak, thin skinned man who's failing as a president. All of the things he promised are not happening.
It's a it's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president
It's a it's our most cherished freedom to point out very clearly, this is a terrible president
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The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama.
His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful.
Now he is tweeting in support of me.
This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*.
Or used to work.
His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful.
Now he is tweeting in support of me.
This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*.
Or used to work.
September 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama.
His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful.
Now he is tweeting in support of me.
This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*.
Or used to work.
His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful.
Now he is tweeting in support of me.
This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*.
Or used to work.
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In books: My career was all about being a zealous advocate for people who are poor, disenfranchised, and oppressed. What matters is their lives, their stories, their histories, their hope, and walking alongside them on the journey toward justice.
Book Excerpt: 'The Arc Doesn’t Bend Itself'
A new memoir traces the evolution of a trailblazing civil rights group in Texas.
www.texasobserver.org
September 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In books: My career was all about being a zealous advocate for people who are poor, disenfranchised, and oppressed. What matters is their lives, their stories, their histories, their hope, and walking alongside them on the journey toward justice.
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These guys love to call folks on the left heretics but here they are engaged in literal blasphemy.
Nehls to Kash Patel: "I would say if Charlie Kirk lived in Biblical times, he'd have been the 13th disciple."
September 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
These guys love to call folks on the left heretics but here they are engaged in literal blasphemy.
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oh my fucking god
KAMLAGER-DOVE: Dylan Roof, who followed white supremacist propaganda, murdered 9 Black parishioners in 2015. Do you deny this?
PATEL: I'm sorry. Dylan Roof? Can you give me more information?
KAMLAGER-DOVE: You're head of the FBI
PATEL: I'm sorry. Dylan Roof? Can you give me more information?
KAMLAGER-DOVE: You're head of the FBI
September 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
oh my fucking god
