Jen Standerfer
@jenstands.bsky.social
Arkansan. Election lawyer. Bike-train boy mom. Hog Fan. Pragmatic politics and public service are kind of my thing.
China’s got jokes.
President Trump has a new nickname in China: “The Lord of Eternal Tariffs," which can also be translated as “10,000 Tariff Grandpa.”
China trolls Trump over tariffs as both sides seek ways to limit their impact
Jokes and memes have proliferated on social media in China, which is trying to promote the perception that it has the upper hand in its trade impasse with the U.S.
nbcnews.to
April 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
China’s got jokes.
As a parent, I get it. But Dems can’t run around for a decade screaming ‘existential threat to democracy and the rule of law’ and then thumb our noses at the rule of law. This was a decision by a dad, not a commander in chief. Dems need to own this and stop making excuses.
"Biden made the correct choice to protect his son against the powerful unfettered vindictiveness that is to come in a few short weeks. Let’s hope he uses what’s left of his waning days in office to stave off more of the inevitably impending horrors." ICYMI @kimwehle.bsky.social:
In Defense of the Hunter Biden Pardon
This was a tough call—but consider what Trump’s weaponized Justice Department would have done to Biden’s son.
www.thebulwark.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:47 PM
As a parent, I get it. But Dems can’t run around for a decade screaming ‘existential threat to democracy and the rule of law’ and then thumb our noses at the rule of law. This was a decision by a dad, not a commander in chief. Dems need to own this and stop making excuses.
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Sounds familiar.
“GOP lawmakers have also introduced a measure to raise the threshold for amending the state constitution through voter initiatives, which could make it harder to pass similar measures in the future.”
“GOP lawmakers have also introduced a measure to raise the threshold for amending the state constitution through voter initiatives, which could make it harder to pass similar measures in the future.”
NEW: One month after Missouri approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, legislators have proposed a flurry of bills to tighten abortion access or raise the bar for future amendments driven by voter initiatives.
By @jeremykohler.bsky.social
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Missouri Voters Enshrined Abortion Rights. GOP Lawmakers Are Already Working to Roll Them Back.
One month after Missouri approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, legislators have proposed a flurry of bills to tighten abortion access or raise the bar for future amendments driven by voter initiatives.
propub.li
December 5, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Sounds familiar.
“GOP lawmakers have also introduced a measure to raise the threshold for amending the state constitution through voter initiatives, which could make it harder to pass similar measures in the future.”
“GOP lawmakers have also introduced a measure to raise the threshold for amending the state constitution through voter initiatives, which could make it harder to pass similar measures in the future.”
Could the international community just not give America anymore ideas, please?
BREAKING: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol walked back his declaration of martial law hours after the country's National Assembly voted to strike down his stunning decree.
South Korean president says he will lift martial law following parliament pushback
Yoon had declared martial law to protect against "the threat of North Korean communist forces."
www.axios.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Could the international community just not give America anymore ideas, please?
FOIA advocates are always watching. It’s kind of our thing.
It's possible. One would hope they learned their lesson given the near-universal opposition to their attempt to gut FOIA in September 2023, but a regular session's a lot busier than a special session, making it tougher to focus opposition. FOIA advocates need to stay alert.
December 2, 2024 at 11:33 PM
FOIA advocates are always watching. It’s kind of our thing.
Don’t mind me. I’m just over here mourning the rule of law with my morning coffee.
What did Hunter Biden do and what is a presidential pardon?
What did Hunter Biden do and what is a presidential pardon?
An act of clemency by Hunter Biden's father continues a tradition by American presidents.
www.bbc.com
December 2, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Don’t mind me. I’m just over here mourning the rule of law with my morning coffee.
Have a little political come to Jesus with your turkey (and me and @ashleyinarkansas.bsky.social and @blakesrutherford.bsky.social ). Happy Thanksgiving, friends and patriots.
I had a fascinating discussion with @ashleyinarkansas.bsky.social & @jenstands.bsky.social on the latest edition of my podcast. Rural issues, faith in politics, public education, and other areas where the Democrats misread the electorate. blakerutherford.substack.com/p/state-rep-...
State Rep. Ashley Hudson & Jennifer Standerfer
Rural issues are more important than Democrats realized
blakerutherford.substack.com
November 28, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Have a little political come to Jesus with your turkey (and me and @ashleyinarkansas.bsky.social and @blakesrutherford.bsky.social ). Happy Thanksgiving, friends and patriots.
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Enjoyed the opportunity to hang with @blakerutherford.bsky.social and @jenstands.bsky.social and talk shop!
I had a fascinating discussion with @ashleyinarkansas.bsky.social & @jenstands.bsky.social on the latest edition of my podcast. Rural issues, faith in politics, public education, and other areas where the Democrats misread the electorate. blakerutherford.substack.com/p/state-rep-...
State Rep. Ashley Hudson & Jennifer Standerfer
Rural issues are more important than Democrats realized
blakerutherford.substack.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Enjoyed the opportunity to hang with @blakerutherford.bsky.social and @jenstands.bsky.social and talk shop!
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JUST IN: Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted over alleged knowledge of a coup plot to kill his successor and overturn the election results. cnn.it/48ZpAgA
November 21, 2024 at 7:31 PM
JUST IN: Brazilian ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted over alleged knowledge of a coup plot to kill his successor and overturn the election results. cnn.it/48ZpAgA
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JUST IN: ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes.
International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister | CNN
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas official Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, also ...
www.cnn.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:20 PM
JUST IN: ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant for alleged war crimes.
@knetterstrom.bsky.social how do we break down the numbers on the 49% of adults that did not vote? How many can’t because of a felony conviction? How many voted in a previous election? How many were purged? Presented to vote but were given a provisional ballot? Never received an absentee?
NEW BLOG POST: Although more Arkansans voted on constitutional amendments than they did in the 2022 midterms, just under half the state's adult population cast a vote.
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Thousands of Voters Skipped 2024 Arkansas Ballot Issues
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November 20, 2024 at 7:34 PM
@knetterstrom.bsky.social how do we break down the numbers on the 49% of adults that did not vote? How many can’t because of a felony conviction? How many voted in a previous election? How many were purged? Presented to vote but were given a provisional ballot? Never received an absentee?
Y’all. He was literally in an internment camp. We’re gonna be alright.
A lot of folks are giving up in advance. Capitulating before a single skirmish.
Well, not this old warrior. I’ve seen much worse from the U.S. government in my day. I’m concerned for our country, but not a bit scared of these miscreants. I’m ready to do my part.
Who’s with me?
Well, not this old warrior. I’ve seen much worse from the U.S. government in my day. I’m concerned for our country, but not a bit scared of these miscreants. I’m ready to do my part.
Who’s with me?
November 20, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Y’all. He was literally in an internment camp. We’re gonna be alright.
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Map du jour: If “eligible to vote but didn’t vote” were a candidate.
November 20, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Map du jour: If “eligible to vote but didn’t vote” were a candidate.
I support the freedom of Americans to use the nearest available bathroom when they need to pee. Congress is a joke. This conversation is a waste of taxpayer money.
Republican moves to bar trans colleague from women's bathrooms - BBC News
The measure is introduced just weeks after Sarah McBride became the first-ever openly transgender lawmaker elected to the House.
www.bbc.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:34 PM
I support the freedom of Americans to use the nearest available bathroom when they need to pee. Congress is a joke. This conversation is a waste of taxpayer money.
Jury showed mercy by giving her life over death. Violent criminals belong in prison. These are the crimes prisons should be built for.
November 20, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Jury showed mercy by giving her life over death. Violent criminals belong in prison. These are the crimes prisons should be built for.
This tracks here in Arkansas as well. Despite legislative efforts to put election administration in political party control, our Courts are still listening to voters. Not so much special interest groups. But they listened to the voters in West Memphis this cycle.
"But, not all is lost. Courts are playing a major role in protecting voters. Despite concerted Republican efforts to attack voter registration and election rules, pro-voting groups won nearly three times as many lawsuits during the 2023-2024 cycle." www.democracydocket.com/analysis/how...
How Trump’s New DOJ Could Shape the Future of Voting Rights
How will a Trump DOJ run by loyalists and possibly purged of career attorneys impact voting rights?
www.democracydocket.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:12 PM
This tracks here in Arkansas as well. Despite legislative efforts to put election administration in political party control, our Courts are still listening to voters. Not so much special interest groups. But they listened to the voters in West Memphis this cycle.