Grace RR
@jinx-in-tn.bsky.social
Blue voter in a purple city in a very red state. I'm older & I've got more insurance. Views my own. Formerly Jinx - Disenfranchized in TN / @grrenshaw on Twitter, which I quit.
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Grace RR
@jinx-in-tn.bsky.social
· Jun 11
People who come here to work or as refugees seeking asylum are not invaders.
I’ll be working at the Park Avenue Elementary precinct Tuesday for the District 7 special election.
If you live in district 7 and haven’t voted, maps.Nashville.gov has a precinct finder that will tell you where you vote based on your address. Voting has never been more important.
If you live in district 7 and haven’t voted, maps.Nashville.gov has a precinct finder that will tell you where you vote based on your address. Voting has never been more important.
NashvilleMaps
Official website of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
maps.Nashville.gov
November 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I’ll be working at the Park Avenue Elementary precinct Tuesday for the District 7 special election.
If you live in district 7 and haven’t voted, maps.Nashville.gov has a precinct finder that will tell you where you vote based on your address. Voting has never been more important.
If you live in district 7 and haven’t voted, maps.Nashville.gov has a precinct finder that will tell you where you vote based on your address. Voting has never been more important.
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pretty amazing thread
Being among the first interrogated and ultimately fired by DOGE, I certainly felt we were facing the business end of a right-wing conspiracy theory 🧵
DOGE was not a money-saving effort. It was an effort to chase down and prove right-wing conspiracy theories. They went after USAID to prove conspiracy theories about foreign aid. Then they went after SSA to, again, pursue conspiracy theories about Dems paying "illegals" to vote. 1/2
November 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
pretty amazing thread
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Here are just a few of the things the Boring Company may not have wanted to be asked about at an actual “town hall” — instead opting for a virtual audio-only Spaces event about the nashville tunnel they then immediately deleted.
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Here are just a few of the things the Boring Company may not have wanted to be asked about at an actual “town hall” — instead opting for a virtual audio-only Spaces event about the nashville tunnel they then immediately deleted.
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It's a lot easier to cover the soap opera of the Trump attacks on Comey & James than the destruction of NASA, the Department of Education, EPA, NOAA, the IRS, etc
November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
It's a lot easier to cover the soap opera of the Trump attacks on Comey & James than the destruction of NASA, the Department of Education, EPA, NOAA, the IRS, etc
This What's Next TBD podcast covers how data from license plate readers is used/misused & shared by police.
Some states provide more protection than TN+police aren't always honest about how/when they share data.
Worth a listen if you're uncomfortable w/govt surveillance:
slate.com/podcasts/wha...
Some states provide more protection than TN+police aren't always honest about how/when they share data.
Worth a listen if you're uncomfortable w/govt surveillance:
slate.com/podcasts/wha...
slate.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This What's Next TBD podcast covers how data from license plate readers is used/misused & shared by police.
Some states provide more protection than TN+police aren't always honest about how/when they share data.
Worth a listen if you're uncomfortable w/govt surveillance:
slate.com/podcasts/wha...
Some states provide more protection than TN+police aren't always honest about how/when they share data.
Worth a listen if you're uncomfortable w/govt surveillance:
slate.com/podcasts/wha...
When the three Nashvillians you're talking to at a retirement party for a friend figure out we live within a 5-mile radius of each other and are in 3 different congressional districts due to Tennessee's shameless gerrymandering.
If you're in District 7, get out & vote for Aftyn Behn.
If you're in District 7, get out & vote for Aftyn Behn.
November 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
When the three Nashvillians you're talking to at a retirement party for a friend figure out we live within a 5-mile radius of each other and are in 3 different congressional districts due to Tennessee's shameless gerrymandering.
If you're in District 7, get out & vote for Aftyn Behn.
If you're in District 7, get out & vote for Aftyn Behn.
Why predictable zoning that doesn't blindside neighbors with 3 stories is a good idea: No painful public fight. And no added cost for a teardown.
wapo.st/487c62s
wapo.st/487c62s
A hulking home addition is dividing neighbors and stumping officials
A three-story home addition in Fairfax County, Virginia, has divided a neighborhood and led to constant attention and, in some cases, harassment.
wapo.st
November 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Why predictable zoning that doesn't blindside neighbors with 3 stories is a good idea: No painful public fight. And no added cost for a teardown.
wapo.st/487c62s
wapo.st/487c62s
I'll be working at a poll for the District 7 House election Dec. 2.
If you live in D7, vote!
I don't live in D7 but neighbors half a mile from me do thx to a byzantine gerrymander that cracked Nashville into 3 House districts to favor Republicans & leave residents of TN's capital w/no representation
If you live in D7, vote!
I don't live in D7 but neighbors half a mile from me do thx to a byzantine gerrymander that cracked Nashville into 3 House districts to favor Republicans & leave residents of TN's capital w/no representation
November 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I'll be working at a poll for the District 7 House election Dec. 2.
If you live in D7, vote!
I don't live in D7 but neighbors half a mile from me do thx to a byzantine gerrymander that cracked Nashville into 3 House districts to favor Republicans & leave residents of TN's capital w/no representation
If you live in D7, vote!
I don't live in D7 but neighbors half a mile from me do thx to a byzantine gerrymander that cracked Nashville into 3 House districts to favor Republicans & leave residents of TN's capital w/no representation
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“I’ve got the best poll numbers I’ve ever had! Red hot!!!”
November 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“I’ve got the best poll numbers I’ve ever had! Red hot!!!”
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Y’all, the opinion and order of the Hon. Sara Ellis in Chicago Headline Club v. Noem granting the preliminary injunction is worth a read in its entirety. It’s 233 pages long, because that’s how many pages it took her to fully detail the Defendants’ misconduct.
storage.courtlistener.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Y’all, the opinion and order of the Hon. Sara Ellis in Chicago Headline Club v. Noem granting the preliminary injunction is worth a read in its entirety. It’s 233 pages long, because that’s how many pages it took her to fully detail the Defendants’ misconduct.
"Sticks & stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me" no longer works in an era when POTUS feels entitled to rile up the crazies to shoot or assault judges & their staffs working on cases against him & his political enemies.
Shame on Republicans for tolerating this nasty leadership.
Shame on Republicans for tolerating this nasty leadership.
Kelly: "My family has suffered from political violence. My wife, Gabby, was nearly assassinated, shot in the head at a political event. Even the president -- 2 assassination attempts -- he should understand his words have significant weight and people react to things that he says."
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"Sticks & stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me" no longer works in an era when POTUS feels entitled to rile up the crazies to shoot or assault judges & their staffs working on cases against him & his political enemies.
Shame on Republicans for tolerating this nasty leadership.
Shame on Republicans for tolerating this nasty leadership.
Margo Price at the Ryman. Her warmup band, Rattlesnake Milk, from West Texas was really good.
November 21, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Margo Price at the Ryman. Her warmup band, Rattlesnake Milk, from West Texas was really good.
Senator Bill Cassidy voted for this. What he says now doesn’t matter. His vote for RFK Jr’s antivax agenda does.
The CDC’s new autism page reads like an anti-vax blog
The CDC’s new autism page reads like an anti-vax blog
RFK Jr. promised to change vaccine policy. This new website shows he has.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Senator Bill Cassidy voted for this. What he says now doesn’t matter. His vote for RFK Jr’s antivax agenda does.
No, it’s not.
Tens of thousands of Charlotte families are keeping their kids home from school because they’re afraid of ICE and Border Patrol.
Is this really the America we want to live in?
Is this really the America we want to live in?
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
No, it’s not.
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Tens of thousands of Charlotte families are keeping their kids home from school because they’re afraid of ICE and Border Patrol.
Is this really the America we want to live in?
Is this really the America we want to live in?
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Tens of thousands of Charlotte families are keeping their kids home from school because they’re afraid of ICE and Border Patrol.
Is this really the America we want to live in?
Is this really the America we want to live in?
Any time Trump fears he might face consequences for crimes, he tries to sic his goon squad against his perceived enemies. Who know if they are convicted of a crime committed on Trump’s behalf, he will pardon them.
Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Any time Trump fears he might face consequences for crimes, he tries to sic his goon squad against his perceived enemies. Who know if they are convicted of a crime committed on Trump’s behalf, he will pardon them.
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JD Vance on the same morning Trump calls for execution of elected Democrats: "He's not a violent person:"
November 20, 2025 at 4:53 PM
JD Vance on the same morning Trump calls for execution of elected Democrats: "He's not a violent person:"
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Dems should also be demanding that Bondi, Blanche, and Patel confirm that DOJ and FBI will not follow this illegal order (yes, Truths can be orders).
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Dems should also be demanding that Bondi, Blanche, and Patel confirm that DOJ and FBI will not follow this illegal order (yes, Truths can be orders).
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I wonder who has been in charge of the House for the last 3 years?
November 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I wonder who has been in charge of the House for the last 3 years?
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NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
NEW: Sean Duffy frequently calls safety his “top priority” as transportation secretary. But I spent months wading through regulatory notices and found something far different: that USDOT has been delaying, weakening and killing dozens of safety rules, many opposed by the transportation industry.🧵
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MAGA welcoming long time enemies of democracy while alienating long time allies of freedom. It’s a lose-lose scenario.
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
MAGA welcoming long time enemies of democracy while alienating long time allies of freedom. It’s a lose-lose scenario.
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Once again, the DNC steps in it to confirm it hasn't a clue about unification. With just one horse running in TN-7 they're not betting on it. FFS! 🤦♂️
Kamala Harris Visits Nashville, Encourages Voting Without Endorsing Democrat Aftyn Behn nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/18/n...
Kamala Harris Visits Nashville, Encourages Voting Without Endorsing Democrat Aftyn Behn nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/18/n...
Kamala Harris appears in Nashville after Aftyn Behn's exit - Nashville Banner
Former Vice President Kamala Harris visited Nashville to encourage voting in special election, avoided any direct reference to nominee Aftyn Behn.
nashvillebanner.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Once again, the DNC steps in it to confirm it hasn't a clue about unification. With just one horse running in TN-7 they're not betting on it. FFS! 🤦♂️
Kamala Harris Visits Nashville, Encourages Voting Without Endorsing Democrat Aftyn Behn nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/18/n...
Kamala Harris Visits Nashville, Encourages Voting Without Endorsing Democrat Aftyn Behn nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/18/n...
Memphis’s streets are the most deadly for people on foot, according to the Post analysis. Its fatality rate more than quadrupled between 2010 & 2023. In the city, not including suburbs, deaths peaked at 82 in 2022, dipped to 57 in 2023 and fell to 47 last year.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/int...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/int...
The deadliest roads in America
The number of pedestrians killed by vehicles has increased in the U.S., with road infrastructure and inadequate safety measures among key contributing factors.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Memphis’s streets are the most deadly for people on foot, according to the Post analysis. Its fatality rate more than quadrupled between 2010 & 2023. In the city, not including suburbs, deaths peaked at 82 in 2022, dipped to 57 in 2023 and fell to 47 last year.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/int...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/int...