Kristina Jeffers
@kaijeffers.bsky.social
Just doing my part to knock down autocrats (and aspiring autocrats) wherever I can
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Some young women are celebrating the nomination of Kennedy, a medical skeptic, to the nation’s top health position, saying he takes their concerns about nutrition and medicine seriously.
How ‘Crunchy Moms’ Found a Hero in RFK Jr.
Once reserved for granola-loving hippies, the term has been embraced by a range of women who are pursuing a more natural way of life.
www.wsj.com
This article is making the rounds for good reason, and the disdain for anti-vaxxers and raw milk enthusiasts is warranted, but I want to go deeper.
Why are these women so vulnerable to disinformation? I'd argue it's at least partially because American motherhood is hard and profoundly lonely.
Why are these women so vulnerable to disinformation? I'd argue it's at least partially because American motherhood is hard and profoundly lonely.
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Here's a whole list of Native folks you SHOULD be following. They are brilliant, funny, smart and full of heart. The epitome of what community should and could be.
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go.bsky.app/MEaiVa9
November 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Here's a whole list of Native folks you SHOULD be following. They are brilliant, funny, smart and full of heart. The epitome of what community should and could be.
go.bsky.app/MEaiVa9
go.bsky.app/MEaiVa9
Amidst war, blackouts, and ongoing shelling of civilian targets by the aggressor state, Ukrainian citizens and anti-corruption bodies have not given up on their commitment to a fully functioning democracy. They are an inspiration.
Kicking corrupt officials out is good, actually. Sure, not as good as not hiring corrupt officials to begin with. And not as good as not allowing them to become corrupt while in office. Still, kicking them out is orders of magnitude better than what most of us live with
Zelenskyy chief of staff resigns after property raid by Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies – Europe live
‘I want there to be no rumours and speculation,’ Zelenskyy says as Andriy Yermak resigns
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Amidst war, blackouts, and ongoing shelling of civilian targets by the aggressor state, Ukrainian citizens and anti-corruption bodies have not given up on their commitment to a fully functioning democracy. They are an inspiration.
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Shoutout to concerned Ukrainian citizens
November 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Shoutout to concerned Ukrainian citizens
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The “deal” deprives Ukraine of everything it has won by withstanding Russian aggression and defending the borders of Europe.
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
28 Points Later
A definitive guide to the Russian zombie diplomacy of Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine — aka what happens when you let the Russians eat your brains
www.greatpower.us
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The “deal” deprives Ukraine of everything it has won by withstanding Russian aggression and defending the borders of Europe.
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
It rewards Russian lawlessness—and makes America complicit in the lawlessness.
It’s the end of post WWII American power.
www.greatpower.us/p/28-points-...
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yeah man, trans reporters, whom the ny times derogatorily calls "trans activists" so that normies won't listen to them, have been reporting on ADF activity in the UK since 2018.
bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.
bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.
Really important NYT investigation finds that the ADF has been working with Reform, 'courting the party since at least 2024' and that the British arm 'orchestrated Mr Farage’s appearance in Congress, reaching out to ask if he would like to give evidence on censorship'
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/w...
They Helped Topple Roe v. Wade. Now Their Sights Are Set on Britain.
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
yeah man, trans reporters, whom the ny times derogatorily calls "trans activists" so that normies won't listen to them, have been reporting on ADF activity in the UK since 2018.
bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.
bigotry in journalism makes you late to the story.
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President of Finland Alexander Stubb:
"When we look at war, there are elements of it that are brutal, vulgar, and unethical. But the kidnapping of children, I think, goes beyond all of that. And we have to think that it's not only about the children being abducted⤵️
"When we look at war, there are elements of it that are brutal, vulgar, and unethical. But the kidnapping of children, I think, goes beyond all of that. And we have to think that it's not only about the children being abducted⤵️
September 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
President of Finland Alexander Stubb:
"When we look at war, there are elements of it that are brutal, vulgar, and unethical. But the kidnapping of children, I think, goes beyond all of that. And we have to think that it's not only about the children being abducted⤵️
"When we look at war, there are elements of it that are brutal, vulgar, and unethical. But the kidnapping of children, I think, goes beyond all of that. And we have to think that it's not only about the children being abducted⤵️
Having done my time in an apocalyptic Christian sect as a kid, I feel qualified to let everyone know that we're off the hook on the rapture now that it's past midnight in Jerusalem.
Please continue your regularly scheduled programming.
Please continue your regularly scheduled programming.
September 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Having done my time in an apocalyptic Christian sect as a kid, I feel qualified to let everyone know that we're off the hook on the rapture now that it's past midnight in Jerusalem.
Please continue your regularly scheduled programming.
Please continue your regularly scheduled programming.
Good morning Democratic Electeds. Maybe you missed the absolute onslaught of government-facilitated hatred against trans folks that gained momentum over the weekend, but ask one of your more online staffers to catch you up.
Your constituents are begging you to stand up.
Your constituents are begging you to stand up.
Attention Democratic Elected Officials. More of this, please. It's not only in keeping with our collective values, but it's also electorally favorable.
There's nothing in the world more defensible than adults protecting children and that's what this is.
www.jezebel.com/two-nebraska...
There's nothing in the world more defensible than adults protecting children and that's what this is.
www.jezebel.com/two-nebraska...
Nebraska State Senators Deliver Master Class in Dealing With Anti-Trans Bills
“This bill harms me in an unforgivable way," state Sen. Megan Hunt, mother to a trans child, told her GOP colleagues. "This is a line you don’t cross with me."
www.jezebel.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Good morning Democratic Electeds. Maybe you missed the absolute onslaught of government-facilitated hatred against trans folks that gained momentum over the weekend, but ask one of your more online staffers to catch you up.
Your constituents are begging you to stand up.
Your constituents are begging you to stand up.
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In case you were wondering why the incorrect rumor of “trans activist” and “fascist symbols” on ammo started, it’s because arrows and initials are common ways manufacturers stamp ammo.
Including “TRN” the ironsight and a direction broad arrow:
In case you were wondering why the incorrect rumor of “trans activist” and “fascist symbols” on ammo started, it’s because arrows and initials are common ways manufacturers stamp ammo.
Including “TRN” the ironsight and a direction broad arrow:
September 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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In case you were wondering why the incorrect rumor of “trans activist” and “fascist symbols” on ammo started, it’s because arrows and initials are common ways manufacturers stamp ammo.
Including “TRN” the ironsight and a direction broad arrow:
In case you were wondering why the incorrect rumor of “trans activist” and “fascist symbols” on ammo started, it’s because arrows and initials are common ways manufacturers stamp ammo.
Including “TRN” the ironsight and a direction broad arrow:
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I'm horrified to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah.
Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.
Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.
Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.
Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.
September 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I'm horrified to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah.
Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.
Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.
Democratic societies will always have political disagreements, but we must never allow America to become a country that confronts those disagreements with violence.
Mark and I are praying for Charlie's recovery.
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Vance is claiming that buying gas and oil from russia will somehow guarantee "durable peace" as if he’s spent the last two decades under a rock. Every single time rewarding russian aggression with new contracts fueled more aggression. Every.Single.Time.
God, we are so screwed.
God, we are so screwed.
September 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Vance is claiming that buying gas and oil from russia will somehow guarantee "durable peace" as if he’s spent the last two decades under a rock. Every single time rewarding russian aggression with new contracts fueled more aggression. Every.Single.Time.
God, we are so screwed.
God, we are so screwed.
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Russians dropped a glide bomb on elderly people who were waiting in line for their pensions. More than 20 dead.
Please. Don’t look away and don’t be silent. This is all I could ask for
Please. Don’t look away and don’t be silent. This is all I could ask for
September 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Russians dropped a glide bomb on elderly people who were waiting in line for their pensions. More than 20 dead.
Please. Don’t look away and don’t be silent. This is all I could ask for
Please. Don’t look away and don’t be silent. This is all I could ask for
Attention Democratic Elected Officials. More of this, please. It's not only in keeping with our collective values, but it's also electorally favorable.
There's nothing in the world more defensible than adults protecting children and that's what this is.
www.jezebel.com/two-nebraska...
There's nothing in the world more defensible than adults protecting children and that's what this is.
www.jezebel.com/two-nebraska...
Nebraska State Senators Deliver Master Class in Dealing With Anti-Trans Bills
“This bill harms me in an unforgivable way," state Sen. Megan Hunt, mother to a trans child, told her GOP colleagues. "This is a line you don’t cross with me."
www.jezebel.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Attention Democratic Elected Officials. More of this, please. It's not only in keeping with our collective values, but it's also electorally favorable.
There's nothing in the world more defensible than adults protecting children and that's what this is.
www.jezebel.com/two-nebraska...
There's nothing in the world more defensible than adults protecting children and that's what this is.
www.jezebel.com/two-nebraska...
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"Be loud for America."
Illinois Gov. Pritzker ahead of Trump National Guard deployment:
"To Chicagoans... Look out for your communities and your neighbours. Know your rights. Film things that you see happening... Authoritarians thrive on your silence. Be loud for America."
"To Chicagoans... Look out for your communities and your neighbours. Know your rights. Film things that you see happening... Authoritarians thrive on your silence. Be loud for America."
September 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
"Be loud for America."
Remember. It is important to conduct regular fire drills in order to ensure a prompt and orderly response in case of emergency.
youtube.com/watch?v=Wh4P...
youtube.com/watch?v=Wh4P...
“ IN CASE OF FIRE - FIRE DRILLS AND FIRE SAFETY ” 1959 EB FILMS FIRE SAFETY EDUCATIONAL FILM 50864
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August 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Remember. It is important to conduct regular fire drills in order to ensure a prompt and orderly response in case of emergency.
youtube.com/watch?v=Wh4P...
youtube.com/watch?v=Wh4P...
Miller correctly places this murder in context. Parubiy's death is the highest profile in a string of assassinations.
The assassination of Andriy Parubiy, the former speaker of Ukraine’s parliament and a fierce opponent of Russia, is the most significant killing in a string of high-profile murders since the war with Russia began. www.ft.com/content/d08a...
Prominent Ukrainian nationalist politician shot dead in Lviv
Assassination of former parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy is the most significant in a series of high-profile killings
www.ft.com
August 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Miller correctly places this murder in context. Parubiy's death is the highest profile in a string of assassinations.
Parubiy's journey from fiery anti-colonial dissident to mainstream politician promoting a pluralistic and sovereign Ukraine inside Europe paralleled Ukraine's own journey over the past 40 years.
He died the day after another bloody Russian attack on civilians. May his fight continue and may he RIP
He died the day after another bloody Russian attack on civilians. May his fight continue and may he RIP
JUST IN: Andriy Parubiy, a Ukrainian politician who was previously the chair of his country's parliament, has been shot dead in the city of Lviv, officials say. https://cnn.it/4n4ZHlp
Ukrainian lawmaker shot dead in Lviv, officials say | CNN
A Ukrainian politician, who was previously the chair of his country’s parliament, has been shot dead in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, officials said Saturday.
cnn.it
August 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Parubiy's journey from fiery anti-colonial dissident to mainstream politician promoting a pluralistic and sovereign Ukraine inside Europe paralleled Ukraine's own journey over the past 40 years.
He died the day after another bloody Russian attack on civilians. May his fight continue and may he RIP
He died the day after another bloody Russian attack on civilians. May his fight continue and may he RIP
Tremendous reporting here from a team of @npr.org journalists on the many fights within the USG over US Gaza policy, and the many missed opportunities to abide by our own laws, norms, and stated values.
NPR - There were strong, sometimes bitter arguments within the Biden administration on how far the US was willing to go to pressure Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to allow more aid into Gaza.
The road to famine: How U.S. policy failed Palestinians in Gaza
As famine plagues Gaza, NPR exclusive reporting looks at the U.S.'s role in the humanitarian crisis. Many former officials NPR interviewed share a common refrain: Did we do enough to prevent this?
www.npr.org
August 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Tremendous reporting here from a team of @npr.org journalists on the many fights within the USG over US Gaza policy, and the many missed opportunities to abide by our own laws, norms, and stated values.
If you were holding on to your Pod Save...subscription out of some warm fuzzy Obama-era feelings, today would be a great time to unsubscribe.
so there’s gonna potentially be a pod save america “debate” on democrats future support for trans rights in the near future
i had to back out because of scheduling conflicts, and for some reason they didn’t want my help finding a replacement
on the other side of the “debate” is…
matt yglesias
i had to back out because of scheduling conflicts, and for some reason they didn’t want my help finding a replacement
on the other side of the “debate” is…
matt yglesias
August 28, 2025 at 12:36 AM
If you were holding on to your Pod Save...subscription out of some warm fuzzy Obama-era feelings, today would be a great time to unsubscribe.
This reminds me of the statistics on common sense gun laws, which are also wildly and bipartisanly popular among everyday Americans.
New Quinnipiac Poll — 50% of voters say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
Includes *77%* of Democrats, 51% of Independents, and 20% of Republicans.
60% of voters oppose sending more military aid to Israel.
Includes 75% of Democrats, 66% of Independents, and 37% of Republicans.
Includes *77%* of Democrats, 51% of Independents, and 20% of Republicans.
60% of voters oppose sending more military aid to Israel.
Includes 75% of Democrats, 66% of Independents, and 37% of Republicans.
August 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This reminds me of the statistics on common sense gun laws, which are also wildly and bipartisanly popular among everyday Americans.
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Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
August 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Frey: And don't just say, this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school. They were in a church.
This is a great observation that I've been thinking about all morning. I'd like to add one other factor the equation, and it's not *not* related to the AIDS epidemic.
Many of us in Gen X were raised by folks getting their parenting advice, from cradle to adolescence, from James Dobson (may he burn)
Many of us in Gen X were raised by folks getting their parenting advice, from cradle to adolescence, from James Dobson (may he burn)
people often ask what’s wrong with gen x, and, like, there are a lot of answers, but i think the AIDS epidemic and the specific people it wiped out is probably an under discussed contributor to the bomber with red dots diagram
August 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This is a great observation that I've been thinking about all morning. I'd like to add one other factor the equation, and it's not *not* related to the AIDS epidemic.
Many of us in Gen X were raised by folks getting their parenting advice, from cradle to adolescence, from James Dobson (may he burn)
Many of us in Gen X were raised by folks getting their parenting advice, from cradle to adolescence, from James Dobson (may he burn)
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First they came for the immigrants, and I did not speak out (because the message test performed at a low percentile rank compared to other messages in our testing bank for non college men who opt into online surveys through various consumer reward programs)
okay ryan, but does it raise or lower trump's approval rating among people who sign up to take surveys in a digital ad-testing production system? that is the only question that matters
August 25, 2025 at 1:39 AM
First they came for the immigrants, and I did not speak out (because the message test performed at a low percentile rank compared to other messages in our testing bank for non college men who opt into online surveys through various consumer reward programs)
It is almost impossible to explain to folks raised outside fundamentalist circles how destructive and pervasive this one guy was. His "impact" informed every stage of childhood for a sub-section of American kids, from toddler discipline to how our parents discussed adolescence. All of it was bad.
August 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
It is almost impossible to explain to folks raised outside fundamentalist circles how destructive and pervasive this one guy was. His "impact" informed every stage of childhood for a sub-section of American kids, from toddler discipline to how our parents discussed adolescence. All of it was bad.
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There is a LOT of filming going on and reporting out where feds and ICE are in DC. I know everyone means to be helpful when sharing that information, so I encourage everyone to get up to speed on the SALUTE method, which allows us to share info that is precise and doesn’t sow more fear.
August 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
There is a LOT of filming going on and reporting out where feds and ICE are in DC. I know everyone means to be helpful when sharing that information, so I encourage everyone to get up to speed on the SALUTE method, which allows us to share info that is precise and doesn’t sow more fear.