Patrick Hayes
@patrickhayes13.bsky.social
Dad, writer, college teacher, trailer park alum, Flint MI.
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Flint. Daily. highlights the people, talents, neighborhoods, history, triumphs, and challenges that shape our community.
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One thing I did in 2025 to fight my own impending sense of doom about our failing democracy and try to do what I can to make things better: I launched a local news website in my community, @flintdaily810.bsky.social. Here’s the site: flintdaily.news. I want to share a few stories I’m proud of.
The most "Bart's People" ass news anchor of all-time.
New CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil closing the broadcast from MN last night.
January 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
The most "Bart's People" ass news anchor of all-time.
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one small thing im going to do is never forget who the ghouls were during this terrible period of time and never stop talking about it whenever their name comes up
January 8, 2026 at 5:04 AM
one small thing im going to do is never forget who the ghouls were during this terrible period of time and never stop talking about it whenever their name comes up
The Pistons went like two decades without being able to develop late first/second round/g league guys into contributors and now they suddenly do it so well it feels like they have an endless supply of them.
January 8, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The Pistons went like two decades without being able to develop late first/second round/g league guys into contributors and now they suddenly do it so well it feels like they have an endless supply of them.
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“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” - 1984, George Orwell.
January 8, 2026 at 12:37 AM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” - 1984, George Orwell.
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Like those before it, that insane, vile DHS statement about the Minneapolis shooting isn't about covering anything up. It's performative lying.
They aren't trying to persuade anyone that their agents did nothing wrong. They're trying to project that their agents can get away with anything.
They aren't trying to persuade anyone that their agents did nothing wrong. They're trying to project that their agents can get away with anything.
January 7, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Like those before it, that insane, vile DHS statement about the Minneapolis shooting isn't about covering anything up. It's performative lying.
They aren't trying to persuade anyone that their agents did nothing wrong. They're trying to project that their agents can get away with anything.
They aren't trying to persuade anyone that their agents did nothing wrong. They're trying to project that their agents can get away with anything.
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Haven't seen this over here so I'm bringing it. The GOAT Chris Berman and the GOAT @laurarutledge.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Haven't seen this over here so I'm bringing it. The GOAT Chris Berman and the GOAT @laurarutledge.bsky.social
Flint’s @jledwardsiii.bsky.social getting a shoutout on the Knicks-Pistons NBC broadcast!
January 6, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Flint’s @jledwardsiii.bsky.social getting a shoutout on the Knicks-Pistons NBC broadcast!
Watching the entirety of Duren's career so far, I'm blown away by how much just his general awareness on offense and defense has improved even since last season, let alone since his rookie season. He used to get lost so often, and as Michael correctly states, that growth is "franchise-altering."
i wrote about 8 players who've taken some kind of a leap this season: www.theringer.com/2026/01/05/n...
Eight NBA Players Who Are Taking a Leap This Season
From stars breaking out to role players leveling up, these are the most significant glow-ups in the league
www.theringer.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Watching the entirety of Duren's career so far, I'm blown away by how much just his general awareness on offense and defense has improved even since last season, let alone since his rookie season. He used to get lost so often, and as Michael correctly states, that growth is "franchise-altering."
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"Hope you had a restful break!" we all frantically type, trying to vaguely remember what exactly our jobs are.
January 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM
"Hope you had a restful break!" we all frantically type, trying to vaguely remember what exactly our jobs are.
Tony Atlas approves of this content.
January 3, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Tony Atlas approves of this content.
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Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please.
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![A Canva-mocked up call script re: calling electeds Trump Administration's actions in Venezuela
YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m calling from [ZIP CODE].
YOU: I’m calling [MOC] to demand they condemn the U.S.’s actions in Venezuela tonight. The Trump administration has carried out an illegal attack and capture of Maduro that is a clear violation of international sovereignty and will impact relationships will alienate international allies, and [ELECTED] must speak out about this.
YOU: I am also calling on [MOC] to:
1. Speak plainly about this to their constituents. They can acknowledge the Maduro regime’s abuses AND recognize this as an unlawful extraterritorial detention,
2. Demand a legal written justification from the Administration,
3. Hold IMMEDIATE House/Senate Foreign Affairs hearings on the the decision-making, legality, and diplomatic risks of the Maduro operation,
4. Demand an immediate classified briefing for the Gang of Eight.
YOU: What happened tonight will have ramifications across the world in the days, weeks and months to come, and we need answers and action taken.
YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - DEMAND A RESPONSE]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreiekz6akttflsgwcc74eyuq6m6e2lrbgxzouhdmvi5lds4qm6x4fou@jpeg)
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please.
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One thing I did in 2025 to fight my own impending sense of doom about our failing democracy and try to do what I can to make things better: I launched a local news website in my community, @flintdaily810.bsky.social. Here’s the site: flintdaily.news. I want to share a few stories I’m proud of.
Flint. Daily.
Flint. Daily. highlights the people, talents, neighborhoods, history, triumphs, and challenges that shape our community.
flintdaily.news
January 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
One thing I did in 2025 to fight my own impending sense of doom about our failing democracy and try to do what I can to make things better: I launched a local news website in my community, @flintdaily810.bsky.social. Here’s the site: flintdaily.news. I want to share a few stories I’m proud of.
Forgot Sprite to make the kids their annual New Year’s Shirley Temples, so I’m subbing in Moon Mist with grenadine and we’ll call this drink a “Violent J.”
January 1, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Forgot Sprite to make the kids their annual New Year’s Shirley Temples, so I’m subbing in Moon Mist with grenadine and we’ll call this drink a “Violent J.”
Announcer: “I don’t even know how LeBron got so open there.”
Because he traveled like twice on the same possession!
Because he traveled like twice on the same possession!
December 31, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Announcer: “I don’t even know how LeBron got so open there.”
Because he traveled like twice on the same possession!
Because he traveled like twice on the same possession!
I definitely thought I’d accidentally killed this alligator gator fern so seeing it come back to life with some little leave sprouting makes me feel like less of a plant dad failure. #plantsky
December 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I definitely thought I’d accidentally killed this alligator gator fern so seeing it come back to life with some little leave sprouting makes me feel like less of a plant dad failure. #plantsky
Kawhi Leonard just getting to spots is one of the most fun things to watch in basketball.
December 29, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Kawhi Leonard just getting to spots is one of the most fun things to watch in basketball.
Duncan Robinson winning that jump ball vs Kawhi needs to go on his career highlight reel.
December 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Duncan Robinson winning that jump ball vs Kawhi needs to go on his career highlight reel.
The real crime in that Lions ending was robbing Jared Goff of the most athletic thing he’s ever done in his life.
December 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The real crime in that Lions ending was robbing Jared Goff of the most athletic thing he’s ever done in his life.
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My fellow Minnesotans, if you are feeling too much to figure out how you want to reach out to Senator Klobuchar and are disappointed in her vote here, here's my draft of the message I sent her
December 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
My fellow Minnesotans, if you are feeling too much to figure out how you want to reach out to Senator Klobuchar and are disappointed in her vote here, here's my draft of the message I sent her
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Some Dems have told themselves only ~1% of the population is trans so they can dip their toe in the anti-trans filth and come out clean.
I don't have any trans family members—but it still makes me irate. I see it as a huge red flag, a sign you are unprincipled and untrustworthy. And I'm not alone.
I don't have any trans family members—but it still makes me irate. I see it as a huge red flag, a sign you are unprincipled and untrustworthy. And I'm not alone.
We are parents of a trans kid and our family takes this very, very personally. If you intentionally make life harder for our beloved daughter, it’s EXTREMELY hard to think of you as an ally, to say the least. @amyklobuchar.com - you still send us requests for money, while hurting our kid. Disgusted.
Here are the 28 Dem Senators who voted to advance the first federal ban on trans athletes & a federal definition of sex that would make trans & intersex people non-existent: Angela Alsobrooks (MD), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Richard Blumenthal (CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE), Chris Coons (DE), ->
December 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Some Dems have told themselves only ~1% of the population is trans so they can dip their toe in the anti-trans filth and come out clean.
I don't have any trans family members—but it still makes me irate. I see it as a huge red flag, a sign you are unprincipled and untrustworthy. And I'm not alone.
I don't have any trans family members—but it still makes me irate. I see it as a huge red flag, a sign you are unprincipled and untrustworthy. And I'm not alone.
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I’ve been speechless & despondent about all of the horrors this weekend that has been visited upon people & communities. The gun violence, the antisemitism, everything else. All I can really say is that I’m so sorry & I truly hope to live to see the day when we decide to do right by one another.
December 15, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I’ve been speechless & despondent about all of the horrors this weekend that has been visited upon people & communities. The gun violence, the antisemitism, everything else. All I can really say is that I’m so sorry & I truly hope to live to see the day when we decide to do right by one another.
If we hadn’t lost Drazen Petrovic and DC could’ve stayed in shape consistently, Chuck Daly would’ve made magic with that Nets team.
December 13, 1993: New Jersey’s Kenny Anderson finishes with 32 PTS/11 AST/10 REB in the Nets’ 110-105 (2OT) win over Miami.
Glen Rice scored 39 PTS and Rony Seikaly added 27 for the Heat. Kevin Edwards of the Nets had 28 PTS/10 REB and Derrick Coleman had 21 PTS/13 REB.
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Glen Rice scored 39 PTS and Rony Seikaly added 27 for the Heat. Kevin Edwards of the Nets had 28 PTS/10 REB and Derrick Coleman had 21 PTS/13 REB.
📺ESPN
December 13, 2025 at 11:17 PM
If we hadn’t lost Drazen Petrovic and DC could’ve stayed in shape consistently, Chuck Daly would’ve made magic with that Nets team.
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If you wanna feel good about how you look as you're aging, they have a TON of old Love Connection episodes on youtube. I promise after about 20 minutes you'll feel 15 years younger.
December 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If you wanna feel good about how you look as you're aging, they have a TON of old Love Connection episodes on youtube. I promise after about 20 minutes you'll feel 15 years younger.