Steve Cavendish
@scavendish.bsky.social
Editor, @NashvilleBanner. Dog lover. All things being equal, I'd rather be at St. James or Camp Nou.
According to @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social, the telephone rally played the whole Lee Greenwood song "God Bless the USA"
Matt Van Epps called in Donald Trump for a tele-rally on Thursday, where the president praised the Republican as a "star" and called opponent Aftyn Behn a "lunatic." Meanwhile, the nonpartisan Cook Report moved the race into a competitive category.
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Donald Trump talks up Matt Van Epps, criticizes Aftyn Behn - Nashville Banner
President Trump hosts tele-rally to support Republican Matt Van Epps in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, urging Republican turnout.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
According to @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social, the telephone rally played the whole Lee Greenwood song "God Bless the USA"
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The funniest thing about Twitter these days is that right wing dipshits still think their content is being suppressed by some unseen liberal forces.
Elon Musk has owned the site for over three years now.
Elon Musk has owned the site for over three years now.
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The funniest thing about Twitter these days is that right wing dipshits still think their content is being suppressed by some unseen liberal forces.
Elon Musk has owned the site for over three years now.
Elon Musk has owned the site for over three years now.
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The headlines were staggering but there is much more to the story of the Chicago apartment building raid than the Trump administration led the public to believe. Read this story by
@propublica.org:
@propublica.org:
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The headlines were staggering but there is much more to the story of the Chicago apartment building raid than the Trump administration led the public to believe. Read this story by
@propublica.org:
@propublica.org:
One of the things that sticks out in this story by Lillian is these kids talking about their faith, particularly when they talk about their Ramadan fasting and how it makes them feel.
Really excellent piece.
Really excellent piece.
A survey by the American Muslim Advisory Council found that 46 percent of Muslim students in Tennessee have been bullied or harassed at school. In Nashville, Muslim students and staff are advocating for inclusive policies and religious accommodations.
✏️: Lillian Avedian
✏️: Lillian Avedian
Muslim students face challenges in Nashville schools - Nashville Banner
Muslim students in Nashville schools face challenges in securing religious accommodations and feeling safe and welcomed, but there are some bright spots.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
One of the things that sticks out in this story by Lillian is these kids talking about their faith, particularly when they talk about their Ramadan fasting and how it makes them feel.
Really excellent piece.
Really excellent piece.
ICYMI, hell of a good story by Lillian and Sarah on testing, curriculum and what information parents have to compare schools (hint: not much)
Tennessee voucher schools don’t have to follow the same standards as public schools. The result is a lack of transparency and a patchwork of testing and curriculum heavily influenced by Christianity.
✏️: Lillian Avedian & @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
✏️: Lillian Avedian & @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
Some Tennessee EFS recipients lack accountability of others - Nashville Banner
Testing and curriculum choices in Tennessee's private schools receiving public funding through school vouchers falls far short of public school requirements.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
ICYMI, hell of a good story by Lillian and Sarah on testing, curriculum and what information parents have to compare schools (hint: not much)
Margot is closing.
I hate this.
I hate this.
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Margot is closing.
I hate this.
I hate this.
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Six people died from tampered Tylenol and the company pulled 30 million bottles off the market. ChatGPT is accused of urging seven people towards suicide, and OpenAI just assures us they’re still working out the kinks. Billions in investment, zero accountability.
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide and harmful delusions even when they had no prior mental health issues.
apnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Six people died from tampered Tylenol and the company pulled 30 million bottles off the market. ChatGPT is accused of urging seven people towards suicide, and OpenAI just assures us they’re still working out the kinks. Billions in investment, zero accountability.
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NEW from the Banner:
Now officially pardoned, Cade Cothren says he may return to 'public service.'
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Now officially pardoned, Cade Cothren says he may return to 'public service.'
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Now Officially Pardoned, Cade Cothren May Return to ‘Public Service’ - Nashville Banner
Pardons for Cade Cothren and Glen Casada, involved in a political kickback scheme, may pave way for Cothren's return to public life
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November 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
NEW from the Banner:
Now officially pardoned, Cade Cothren says he may return to 'public service.'
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/08/p...
Now officially pardoned, Cade Cothren says he may return to 'public service.'
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/08/p...
We're to the point in this fall allergies bullshit that my sinuses are leading a full scale revolt. Can't wait until the temps drop 30 degrees over the weekend
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We're to the point in this fall allergies bullshit that my sinuses are leading a full scale revolt. Can't wait until the temps drop 30 degrees over the weekend
Practically Malthusian
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Practically Malthusian
Update: The new owners spoke with the Banner and the good news is that there will be no changes to the property.
Local institution Plaza Mariachi, which declared bankruptcy, has a buyer. A local investor has agreed to purchase the property for $13.45 million.
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Plaza Mariachi to be sold for $13.45M - Nashville Banner
Plaza Mariachi, a cultural hub and commercial center, is set to have a new owner as HC Plaza agrees to purchase the property for $13.45 million.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Update: The new owners spoke with the Banner and the good news is that there will be no changes to the property.
Nice scoop from @mikeiereiland.bsky.social
Local institution Plaza Mariachi, which declared bankruptcy, has a buyer. A local investor has agreed to purchase the property for $13.45 million.
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Plaza Mariachi to be sold for $13.45M - Nashville Banner
Plaza Mariachi, a cultural hub and commercial center, is set to have a new owner as HC Plaza agrees to purchase the property for $13.45 million.
nashvillebanner.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Nice scoop from @mikeiereiland.bsky.social
Hell of a piece of reporting by @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social and @stelliott.bsky.social digging into piles of reports to show how the THP operation with ICE worked: Targeted areas, quick stops, little documentation
A Banner analysis of 1,700 pages of incident reports from the May ICE sting shows that the Tennessee Highway Patrol rarely documented traffic stops. Of the 607 total reports, only approximately 14% provided a reason for the initial traffic stop.
Reviewing records of ICE, THP immigration operation in Nashville - Nashville Banner
A review of records from ICE and THP's immigration sting in Nashville raises concerns about racial profiling and lack of transparency. Advocates demand accountability.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Hell of a piece of reporting by @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social and @stelliott.bsky.social digging into piles of reports to show how the THP operation with ICE worked: Targeted areas, quick stops, little documentation
A Beloved Clothing Store Closed. A Customer Bought All 4,500 Items.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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🇺🇾🔴 BREAKING: Luis Suarez has been SUSPENDED for Inter Miami's decisive game three playoff match against Nashville SC by MLS Disciplinary Committee, per sources
Suarez suspended 1 match for kicking Andy Najar in 71st min
Miami appealed. Didn't win appeal www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Suarez suspended 1 match for kicking Andy Najar in 71st min
Miami appealed. Didn't win appeal www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Sources: Suárez suspended for Miami's pivotal playoff game vs. Nashville
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November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Tonight's even more proof the mainstream reporters who are still on Twitter are suffering from a brain problem akin Havana Syndrome that is preventing them from accurately doing their jobs. They are being cooked alive by a snuff-focused apartheid algorithm.
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Tonight's even more proof the mainstream reporters who are still on Twitter are suffering from a brain problem akin Havana Syndrome that is preventing them from accurately doing their jobs. They are being cooked alive by a snuff-focused apartheid algorithm.
Reminder: if a councilmember pulls an item off of the consent agenda in order to just abstain, a kitten gets murdered.
I don't make the rules, folks.
I don't make the rules, folks.
November 5, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Reminder: if a councilmember pulls an item off of the consent agenda in order to just abstain, a kitten gets murdered.
I don't make the rules, folks.
I don't make the rules, folks.
The guy holding up signs on his phone behind the speakers at the Council meeting is kind of hilarious.
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The guy holding up signs on his phone behind the speakers at the Council meeting is kind of hilarious.
wow
whew, per the Board of Elections, we've hit 2M votes in New York City
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
wow
[slow clap]
And hey the CIA finally won an election
November 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
[slow clap]
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It was a sub-automatic
NEW: Jury selection begins in the trial of sandwich guy today. The prosecutors are accusing him of "throwing a meat sandwich" at "point-blank range."
POINT-BLANK RANGE 💀 www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
POINT-BLANK RANGE 💀 www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Jury selection begins in the trial of D.C.'s 'sandwich guy'
Sean Dunn went viral this summer for throwing a salami sub at a Customs and Border Protection agent.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
It was a sub-automatic
[slow clap]
November 3, 2025 at 2:24 AM
[slow clap]
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O'DONNELL: Why did you pardon Changpeng Zhao?
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM
O'DONNELL: Why did you pardon Changpeng Zhao?
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
TRUMP: Are you ready? I don't know who he is
O'DONNELL: His crypto exchange Binance helped facilitate a $2b purchase of World Liberty Financial's stablecoin. And they you pardoned him.
TRUMP: Here's the thing -- I know nothing about it
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O'DONNELL: Americans have been watching videos of ICE tackling a young mother, tear gas being used in a Chicago residential neighborhood, and the smashing of car windows. Have some of these raids gone too far?
TRUMP: No. I think they haven't gone far enough.
TRUMP: No. I think they haven't gone far enough.
November 3, 2025 at 12:49 AM
O'DONNELL: Americans have been watching videos of ICE tackling a young mother, tear gas being used in a Chicago residential neighborhood, and the smashing of car windows. Have some of these raids gone too far?
TRUMP: No. I think they haven't gone far enough.
TRUMP: No. I think they haven't gone far enough.
If you care about food criticism all, go read Michael Nagrant's piece in The Hunger (his substack) about the state of the Beard awards. It's a brutal look at favoritism, a broken process and performative bullshit. If you hit a paywall, it's worth paying for.
thehunger.substack.com
thehunger.substack.com
The Hunger | Michael Nagrant | Substack
Mike Nagrant, the last and former Chicago Sun-Times food critic and contributor to the James Beard-Winning Alinea cookbook writes about culture, life, food, cooking, restaurants, and food media. Click...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
If you care about food criticism all, go read Michael Nagrant's piece in The Hunger (his substack) about the state of the Beard awards. It's a brutal look at favoritism, a broken process and performative bullshit. If you hit a paywall, it's worth paying for.
thehunger.substack.com
thehunger.substack.com