The Aurette
@aurette.bsky.social
Wife. Mother. Retired OTR Trucker. Pragmatic Radical. Screaming Liberal. KHive before it was cool.
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Mississippi has long failed to count and report all deaths in local jails that serve the state’s 82 counties, despite a federal requirement to do so. These often dangerous facilities operate virtually free of any state oversight.
Why No One Knows How Many People Die in Mississippi’s Jails
Mississippi has long failed to count and report all deaths in local jails that serve the state’s 82 counties, despite a federal requirement to do so.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Mississippi has long failed to count and report all deaths in local jails that serve the state’s 82 counties, despite a federal requirement to do so. These often dangerous facilities operate virtually free of any state oversight.
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CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
October 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
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I warned last October that if Donald Trump returned to the White House, the fate of the free press would depend on the willingness of corporate media executives to fight for it.
It's not going well. www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump...
It's not going well. www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump...
September 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I warned last October that if Donald Trump returned to the White House, the fate of the free press would depend on the willingness of corporate media executives to fight for it.
It's not going well. www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump...
It's not going well. www.mediamatters.org/donald-trump...
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Just a quick note: Federalizing the D.C. National Guard is not the same thing as “martial law.” I’m not saying that makes it good, but martial law is when the military *supplants* civil government, not just doing law enforcement. Don’t credit him with more power than he has (because he’ll take it)
August 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Just a quick note: Federalizing the D.C. National Guard is not the same thing as “martial law.” I’m not saying that makes it good, but martial law is when the military *supplants* civil government, not just doing law enforcement. Don’t credit him with more power than he has (because he’ll take it)
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The Ohio GOP hates children.
Ohio children at risk of lead exposure. State lawmakers cut funding for programs to help
Ohio children at risk of lead exposure. State lawmakers cut funding for programs to help
Ohio children at risk of lead exposure. State lawmakers cut funding for programs to help
Thousands of Ohio children test positive for elevated blood-lead levels each year, with the actual number likely higher due to under-testing.
www.dispatch.com
August 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Ohio GOP hates children.
Ohio children at risk of lead exposure. State lawmakers cut funding for programs to help
Ohio children at risk of lead exposure. State lawmakers cut funding for programs to help
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Brad is a STL native and an amazing human. I’ve had the pleasure of serving with him on the @localprogress.bsky.social board for many years. May we all have the courage of our convictions like @nyccomptroller.bsky.social. #StandWithBrad #AbolishIce
As ICE disappears our neighbors, LP leader Brad Lander has been regularly escorting immigrants to their check-ins. Today, in a continuing and troubling trend of intimidation against local officials, ICE arrested him and is currently in custody.
We demand his immediate release.
We demand his immediate release.
Lander just got detained by federal agents as he tried to escort a man out of the courtroom. Lander was taken in an elevator with masked agents, along with one member of his NYPD security detail.
June 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Brad is a STL native and an amazing human. I’ve had the pleasure of serving with him on the @localprogress.bsky.social board for many years. May we all have the courage of our convictions like @nyccomptroller.bsky.social. #StandWithBrad #AbolishIce
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Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
June 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
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Marsha Blackburn just took to the Senate floor to say she will use “every tool in the senate” to investigate Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell
(Spoiler: he didn’t violate any laws)
(Spoiler: he didn’t violate any laws)
June 4, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Marsha Blackburn just took to the Senate floor to say she will use “every tool in the senate” to investigate Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell
(Spoiler: he didn’t violate any laws)
(Spoiler: he didn’t violate any laws)
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As of today, Elon Musk is thought to be responsible for the death of 300,000 adults and kids due to the illegal closure of USAID (source: www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?vi...)
That's a 103 deaths per hour, each day. And it will get worse.
His legacy is one of death, destruction, and failure.
That's a 103 deaths per hour, each day. And it will get worse.
His legacy is one of death, destruction, and failure.
May 30, 2025 at 1:57 AM
As of today, Elon Musk is thought to be responsible for the death of 300,000 adults and kids due to the illegal closure of USAID (source: www.impactcounter.com/dashboard?vi...)
That's a 103 deaths per hour, each day. And it will get worse.
His legacy is one of death, destruction, and failure.
That's a 103 deaths per hour, each day. And it will get worse.
His legacy is one of death, destruction, and failure.
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My statement on the charges filed against me:
May 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
My statement on the charges filed against me:
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I stand with Rep. LaMonica McIver.
This is a political stunt—point blank.
This is a political stunt—point blank.
May 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I stand with Rep. LaMonica McIver.
This is a political stunt—point blank.
This is a political stunt—point blank.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
You and millions of other people rely on the NPR Network for trustworthy journalism.
NPR’s editorial integrity and independence are non-negotiable. It’s a promise we make to you – a promise we will fight to keep. Now, we need your support.
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Warnock: Georgia officials said they were sorry but their hands were tied, you can’t vote the first weekend of the runoff after the holiday so I decided to untie them, I sued them. And I won… They appealed asking for emergency relief. Emergency relief from what? People voting?
May 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Warnock: Georgia officials said they were sorry but their hands were tied, you can’t vote the first weekend of the runoff after the holiday so I decided to untie them, I sued them. And I won… They appealed asking for emergency relief. Emergency relief from what? People voting?
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Did you know the “weekend” and working only 8 hours per day used to be considered a radical, liberal idea?
139 years ago today, in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 7 workers (including a 13 yo) lost their lives to advance this revolutionary idea.
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139 years ago today, in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 7 workers (including a 13 yo) lost their lives to advance this revolutionary idea.
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May 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Did you know the “weekend” and working only 8 hours per day used to be considered a radical, liberal idea?
139 years ago today, in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 7 workers (including a 13 yo) lost their lives to advance this revolutionary idea.
A 🧵
139 years ago today, in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 7 workers (including a 13 yo) lost their lives to advance this revolutionary idea.
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Pope Francis lifted the world as he led the Church with his profound moral voice. As he returns to God, may his call to humility and concern for the least among us continue to resound.
April 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Pope Francis lifted the world as he led the Church with his profound moral voice. As he returns to God, may his call to humility and concern for the least among us continue to resound.
I just heard Pope Frances has passed on and the first thing I see is a long, gaseous essay on how awful he was to urge us to feed the poor and tend the sick and get out of people’s sex lives. American Catholics always thinking they’re fully qualified to throw the first stone.
April 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I just heard Pope Frances has passed on and the first thing I see is a long, gaseous essay on how awful he was to urge us to feed the poor and tend the sick and get out of people’s sex lives. American Catholics always thinking they’re fully qualified to throw the first stone.
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April 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Omg. This makes so much sense.
April 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Omg. This makes so much sense.
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Remember the 6 men who forcibly removed Dr. Teresa Borrenphol from the Coeur d'Alene town hall? They’ve been arrested and charged! www.kivitv.com/news/six-men...
April 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Remember the 6 men who forcibly removed Dr. Teresa Borrenphol from the Coeur d'Alene town hall? They’ve been arrested and charged! www.kivitv.com/news/six-men...
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Hi all! For my capstone project, I am doing a case study on Nike’s “So Win” Campaign and how other brands can learn from it to intentionally market female athletes! It would mean the world to me if you could fill out this survey for me. Thank you SO much! #wospo #uswnt #nwsl #wnba #nsl #wsl #woso
April 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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it's important this go as viral as the original story for morale purposes if nothing else. despite the image they project these people are NOT unaccountable. consequences CAN be forced. focused anger and outrage MATTERS.
April 20, 2025 at 11:46 PM
it's important this go as viral as the original story for morale purposes if nothing else. despite the image they project these people are NOT unaccountable. consequences CAN be forced. focused anger and outrage MATTERS.
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To Pennsylvanians here: Do you have local school board races next month that you care about and/think are important?
There are literally hundreds of races in May, and hard to keep up. I got some very helpful answers when I asked about Texas yesterday, so I'm switching gears to Pennsylvania!
There are literally hundreds of races in May, and hard to keep up. I got some very helpful answers when I asked about Texas yesterday, so I'm switching gears to Pennsylvania!
April 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
To Pennsylvanians here: Do you have local school board races next month that you care about and/think are important?
There are literally hundreds of races in May, and hard to keep up. I got some very helpful answers when I asked about Texas yesterday, so I'm switching gears to Pennsylvania!
There are literally hundreds of races in May, and hard to keep up. I got some very helpful answers when I asked about Texas yesterday, so I'm switching gears to Pennsylvania!
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So much federal news, of course, but here are just 3 pieces of news from local & state governments in recent days that you shouldn't miss either.
April 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
So much federal news, of course, but here are just 3 pieces of news from local & state governments in recent days that you shouldn't miss either.