Carol Adkins
@cladkins.bsky.social
Part-time nephophile, traveler, for the birds
Figures...
Supreme Court orders Texas to use 2025 map amid legal battle
The ruling is a major win for the Trump administration and Texas Republicans, who engineered the map to give the GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts.
www.texastribune.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Figures...
It ain’t over til it’s over, but what great news. And thanks to the hard work of Marc Elias
Texas redistricting ruling upends candidates’ plans for 2026
Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.
www.texastribune.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:37 AM
It ain’t over til it’s over, but what great news. And thanks to the hard work of Marc Elias
An Austin friend texted this song by Eliza Gilkyson today. It will blow you away.
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
An Austin friend texted this song by Eliza Gilkyson today. It will blow you away.
@chrislhayes.bsky.social
From Texas TribFest. So thankful for your voice. I became tongue tied at the Omni and just happy to shake hands. It’s akin to meeting a favorite rock star at sxsw! Grateful that the Tribune brings us the best.
From Texas TribFest. So thankful for your voice. I became tongue tied at the Omni and just happy to shake hands. It’s akin to meeting a favorite rock star at sxsw! Grateful that the Tribune brings us the best.
November 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
@chrislhayes.bsky.social
From Texas TribFest. So thankful for your voice. I became tongue tied at the Omni and just happy to shake hands. It’s akin to meeting a favorite rock star at sxsw! Grateful that the Tribune brings us the best.
From Texas TribFest. So thankful for your voice. I became tongue tied at the Omni and just happy to shake hands. It’s akin to meeting a favorite rock star at sxsw! Grateful that the Tribune brings us the best.
First stop this morning in Austin. Such a great lineup at the TX TribFest!
Most Americans agree we need to get money out of politics. If that takes a constitutional amendment, then that's what we have to do. And if that's going to take years, then it's all the more reason to begin pushing now.
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
First stop this morning in Austin. Such a great lineup at the TX TribFest!
Great session at Texas TribFest. Adam Kinzinger up next.
@samsteindc.bsky.social: “What are your expectations for a vote in your chamber on [releasing the Epstein files?]”
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: “I think it’s very likely that John Thune decides that his members cannot survive if they don’t go on record and release and vote to release these files.”
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: “I think it’s very likely that John Thune decides that his members cannot survive if they don’t go on record and release and vote to release these files.”
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Great session at Texas TribFest. Adam Kinzinger up next.
Reposted by Carol Adkins
@samsteindc.bsky.social: “What are your expectations for a vote in your chamber on [releasing the Epstein files?]”
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: “I think it’s very likely that John Thune decides that his members cannot survive if they don’t go on record and release and vote to release these files.”
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: “I think it’s very likely that John Thune decides that his members cannot survive if they don’t go on record and release and vote to release these files.”
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM
@samsteindc.bsky.social: “What are your expectations for a vote in your chamber on [releasing the Epstein files?]”
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: “I think it’s very likely that John Thune decides that his members cannot survive if they don’t go on record and release and vote to release these files.”
@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: “I think it’s very likely that John Thune decides that his members cannot survive if they don’t go on record and release and vote to release these files.”
So hope this is true and wherever it is that they go next, there will be a judge as strong as Sara Ellis
Federal immigration agents part of the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” may soon leave Chicago, according to multiple sources who said the controversial mission was rapidly winding down after a contentious two months of enforcement raids that have set the city and suburbs on edge.
Federal Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and agents said to be leaving Chicago, sources say
Cmdr. Gregory Bovino was expected to depart Chicago within days, while most Border Patrol agents under this command would soon be redeployed elsewhere, three sources told the Tribune Monday.
trib.al
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
So hope this is true and wherever it is that they go next, there will be a judge as strong as Sara Ellis
Jeannine Pirro’s record remains intact. Another loss is Sandwich Guy’s gain! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNlx...
'Sandwich guy’ speaks after being found not guilty of assault | NBC4 Washington
YouTube video by NBC4 Washington
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Jeannine Pirro’s record remains intact. Another loss is Sandwich Guy’s gain! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNlx...
Thank you Austin Police x.com/Austin_Polic...
Austin Police Department on X: "Thank you to everyone who participated in the No Kings March today. The rally remained peaceful, with no arrests reported. We’re grateful to our community and event organizers for coming together to make sure voices were heard safely and respectfully. Great job ATX! ++++++++++++ https://t.co/ZS8TurFzgW" / X
Thank you to everyone who participated in the No Kings March today. The rally remained peaceful, with no arrests reported. We’re grateful to our community and event organizers for coming together to make sure voices were heard safely and respectfully. Great job ATX! ++++++++++++ https://t.co/ZS8TurFzgW
x.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Thank you Austin Police x.com/Austin_Polic...
After my car broke down today, was frustrated that I didn't make it to "No Kings" in Austin. So thankful to find some great images from Candice Bernd that took me there.
#NoKings Austin marching from the Texas State Capitol to Auditorium Shores park, where local organizations have set up tables and stations to get folks further organized.
October 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
After my car broke down today, was frustrated that I didn't make it to "No Kings" in Austin. So thankful to find some great images from Candice Bernd that took me there.
This haunts me. If the Oregon National Guard were to be deployed, General Alan R Gronewald has said they would be there to protect any protestors at the ICE facility, ie fellow Oregonians. How would that manifest since ICE is there to attack protesters?
October 14, 2025 at 2:58 AM
This haunts me. If the Oregon National Guard were to be deployed, General Alan R Gronewald has said they would be there to protect any protestors at the ICE facility, ie fellow Oregonians. How would that manifest since ICE is there to attack protesters?
Umm... do threats against other nations and against your own citizens get you a peace prize?
Oh god
🤷🏼
October 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Umm... do threats against other nations and against your own citizens get you a peace prize?
I hope that Portland can keep this going. I only wish I was seeing more of this in the media.
The uprisings in Portland are truly terrifying.
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I hope that Portland can keep this going. I only wish I was seeing more of this in the media.
Does anyone remember Scott Klatt's court drawings from the trials after the Malheur occupation in Oregon? I'm wondering if he's still active there. Would love to see his take on the so called "war ravaged" Portland.
If anyone knows what he's up to presently, would love feedback.
If anyone knows what he's up to presently, would love feedback.
The Sketchy Unraveling of Bundy Co-Defendant Ryan Payne According to Comedian Artist Scott Klatt
By STANDOFF REPORTER for OregonStandoffTrials.com If you have followed the Oregon Standoff case for the past 6-months, chances are at some point you have encountered Scott Klatt and his #BundyCourt…
oregonstandofftrials.wordpress.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Does anyone remember Scott Klatt's court drawings from the trials after the Malheur occupation in Oregon? I'm wondering if he's still active there. Would love to see his take on the so called "war ravaged" Portland.
If anyone knows what he's up to presently, would love feedback.
If anyone knows what he's up to presently, would love feedback.
As Jane Goodall makes her way to the greater forest, I'm sorry this is the way I'm remembering her tonight.
October 2, 2025 at 3:11 AM
As Jane Goodall makes her way to the greater forest, I'm sorry this is the way I'm remembering her tonight.
Thank you John Fugelsang!
September 26, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Thank you John Fugelsang!
Oh Joy! Oh rapture! Jimmy Kimmel returns!
Jimmy Kimmel Returns: ABC Ends Suspension Starting Tuesday
Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night on Tuesday
variety.com
September 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Oh Joy! Oh rapture! Jimmy Kimmel returns!
Just launched! James Talarico is running for US Senate.
In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides
A former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats’ strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary.
www.texastribune.org
September 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Just launched! James Talarico is running for US Senate.
More of this!
It’s about racism and pretending it’s not about racism will not magically erase the racism
August 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
More of this!
After a tour of Newfoundland and brief visit with friends in RI found myself driving cross country in in a mad dash home to Austin. But not without a stop at Maker’s Mark where traveling companion Katherine’s 6 year old barrel was ready. Dale Chihuly, a RISD classmate, was on exhibit there.
August 21, 2025 at 1:47 AM
After a tour of Newfoundland and brief visit with friends in RI found myself driving cross country in in a mad dash home to Austin. But not without a stop at Maker’s Mark where traveling companion Katherine’s 6 year old barrel was ready. Dale Chihuly, a RISD classmate, was on exhibit there.
“War Mother” by Charles Umlauf.
August 17, 2025 at 4:11 AM
“War Mother” by Charles Umlauf.
Thank you
Starmer is thinking what we are thinking and what most of the world is thinking.
July 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Thank you
If only they all had her sense of purpose.
Maurene Comey's goodbye note to SDNY colleagues:
July 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
If only they all had her sense of purpose.
Reposted by Carol Adkins
“The moral injuries of this operation, I think, will be enduring,” one of the two Guard officials said. “This is not what the military of our country was designed to do, at all.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/u...
Trump’s National Guard Troops Are Questioning Their Mission in L.A.
www.nytimes.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
“The moral injuries of this operation, I think, will be enduring,” one of the two Guard officials said. “This is not what the military of our country was designed to do, at all.” www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/u...