Kati Horton
@katihorton.bsky.social
Writer, SMM/C, 15yr OG blogger 4 yrs into a professional identity crisis (aka Lexington Mommy), Blue in South Carolina, Mom of a teen and baby adults
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Republicans used to say “undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes.” Now the IRS is handing their tax data to DHS… So which is it?
Seems like you’d have to pay taxes to even have tax data…
Seems like you’d have to pay taxes to even have tax data…
US IRS chief to quit over deal to share data with immigration officials, report says
The acting head of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service plans to resign over a new agreement to share the tax data of undocumented immigrants with Homeland Security personnel, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the situation.
www.reuters.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Republicans used to say “undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes.” Now the IRS is handing their tax data to DHS… So which is it?
Seems like you’d have to pay taxes to even have tax data…
Seems like you’d have to pay taxes to even have tax data…
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The specific Signal chat disaster on Yemen may or may not be a “drunk guy disaster” but it revealed a practice that is likely common for these folks and very intentional to avoid official records that can be accessed to document their acts and behavior. This is illegal.
March 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
The specific Signal chat disaster on Yemen may or may not be a “drunk guy disaster” but it revealed a practice that is likely common for these folks and very intentional to avoid official records that can be accessed to document their acts and behavior. This is illegal.
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Great turnout at the Pro-Ukraine,anti-Lindsey Graham protest in Hampton Park today!
#CharlestonResists
#CharlestonResists
March 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Great turnout at the Pro-Ukraine,anti-Lindsey Graham protest in Hampton Park today!
#CharlestonResists
#CharlestonResists
We're slowly making over the backyard into what's being called the whimsy garden. On a tiny budget. My over-researching has led to Meta sending me all kinds of gardening acct suggestions. If they don't seem to be blue, hard pass. Also, the eyes of Dollar Tree frog are startingly bright at night!
March 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We're slowly making over the backyard into what's being called the whimsy garden. On a tiny budget. My over-researching has led to Meta sending me all kinds of gardening acct suggestions. If they don't seem to be blue, hard pass. Also, the eyes of Dollar Tree frog are startingly bright at night!
Dear sweet baby Jesus 🫣 I made the mistake of turning on the live feed of House Reps discussing the budget. If waste, fraud, abuse, woke were a drinking game, I would've been eternally taken out in the first 10 mins.
February 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Dear sweet baby Jesus 🫣 I made the mistake of turning on the live feed of House Reps discussing the budget. If waste, fraud, abuse, woke were a drinking game, I would've been eternally taken out in the first 10 mins.
What's wild to me about Les Mis at the Governors Ball is both sides see it as symbolic and intentional. Just two different points in the revolution. I scrolled through comments on FB to see how Rs were reacting.
February 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM
What's wild to me about Les Mis at the Governors Ball is both sides see it as symbolic and intentional. Just two different points in the revolution. I scrolled through comments on FB to see how Rs were reacting.
Lexington One will hear a complaint about Hunger Games this Tues. 😒 The form doesn't list what Nancy objects to. The binder is probably copies of MFL material. FYI If a complainant doesn't like a board's decision, they can appeal to the state. Then, the state's decision applies to the entire state.
February 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Lexington One will hear a complaint about Hunger Games this Tues. 😒 The form doesn't list what Nancy objects to. The binder is probably copies of MFL material. FYI If a complainant doesn't like a board's decision, they can appeal to the state. Then, the state's decision applies to the entire state.
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“Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part.”
February 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
“Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part.”
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
The state level DOGE bill is absurd. Republicans hold and have held control around here for decades. And lost a billion posssibly imaginary dollars then spent a few million looking for it.
Here is my statement on the Republicans attempt to create a state DOGE office 👇🏾
February 19, 2025 at 3:58 AM
The state level DOGE bill is absurd. Republicans hold and have held control around here for decades. And lost a billion posssibly imaginary dollars then spent a few million looking for it.
🚨 Yall. This man is claiming control of FTC, FCC, SEC, every independent agency, AND complete control of interpreting law.
If you don't understand how bad this is, I honestly don't know how to convey it
And why did they stop posting the actual EOs?
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
If you don't understand how bad this is, I honestly don't know how to convey it
And why did they stop posting the actual EOs?
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Reins in Independent Agencies to Restore a Government that Answers to the American People
RESTORING DEMOCRACY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order ensuring that all federal agencies are
www.whitehouse.gov
February 19, 2025 at 2:35 AM
🚨 Yall. This man is claiming control of FTC, FCC, SEC, every independent agency, AND complete control of interpreting law.
If you don't understand how bad this is, I honestly don't know how to convey it
And why did they stop posting the actual EOs?
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
If you don't understand how bad this is, I honestly don't know how to convey it
And why did they stop posting the actual EOs?
www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...
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After a "DOGE bill" was introduced in Columbia targeting "over-burdensome schemes" that lawmakers say could save South Carolinian taxpayers and businesses "millions or hundreds of millions of dollars," @edsutton.bsky.social says the state GOP only have themselves to blame for any waste found.
State Sen. Sutton says if taxpayer money waste is found in SC, blame GOP leaders
South Carolina House Rep. Ed Sutton (D-Charleston)
abcnews4.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
After a "DOGE bill" was introduced in Columbia targeting "over-burdensome schemes" that lawmakers say could save South Carolinian taxpayers and businesses "millions or hundreds of millions of dollars," @edsutton.bsky.social says the state GOP only have themselves to blame for any waste found.
As you make your daily phone calls, ask Alan Wilson WTF?! Why is South Carolina part of a lawsuit requesting Section 504 be repealed?! Actually, we know why. Tell him absolutely not! Make it personal. Share how 504 protects and benefits your kid(s), students, and their classmates.
February 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
As you make your daily phone calls, ask Alan Wilson WTF?! Why is South Carolina part of a lawsuit requesting Section 504 be repealed?! Actually, we know why. Tell him absolutely not! Make it personal. Share how 504 protects and benefits your kid(s), students, and their classmates.
Make the calls! "There's no point." They think everyone agrees with them b/c that's who they surround themselves with AND because we DON'T CALL. More than one staffer I've spoken to indicated they're unsettled by the number of calls they're getting. That's a good thing. We have to speak up!
February 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Make the calls! "There's no point." They think everyone agrees with them b/c that's who they surround themselves with AND because we DON'T CALL. More than one staffer I've spoken to indicated they're unsettled by the number of calls they're getting. That's a good thing. We have to speak up!
I wonder if any local news has checked with Eau Claire Cooperative Health in Columbia to see if they have similar issues and can't access grants since they're an FQHC.
www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...
www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...
Virginia community health centers close over federal funding access
Despite pause on federal funding freeze, centers unable to access grants
www.vpm.org
February 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I wonder if any local news has checked with Eau Claire Cooperative Health in Columbia to see if they have similar issues and can't access grants since they're an FQHC.
www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...
www.vpm.org/news/2025-02...
The lady who answers the phone at South Carolina AG Alan Wilson's office is so nice. After my obviously unrehearsed speech, I thanked her for answering and listening. I know she's "doing her job" but she's doing it well and with kindness.
February 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The lady who answers the phone at South Carolina AG Alan Wilson's office is so nice. After my obviously unrehearsed speech, I thanked her for answering and listening. I know she's "doing her job" but she's doing it well and with kindness.
Holy hell. Ralph Norman - I just read a post from someone who went to his local office this morning. His staff googled what they were telling them about this weekend and it appeared the staff had no idea. He's hardcore MAGA. And they had no clue.
February 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Holy hell. Ralph Norman - I just read a post from someone who went to his local office this morning. His staff googled what they were telling them about this weekend and it appeared the staff had no idea. He's hardcore MAGA. And they had no clue.
It looks like there is a planned event with permits in Columbia. They're getting everything in place as fast as they can. The "discussion" side of the event is where they're adding info.
www.facebook.com/events/15632...
www.facebook.com/events/15632...
February 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It looks like there is a planned event with permits in Columbia. They're getting everything in place as fast as they can. The "discussion" side of the event is where they're adding info.
www.facebook.com/events/15632...
www.facebook.com/events/15632...
Both. You're both.
February 3, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Both. You're both.
There's a nationwide call for protests on Wed. People all over South Carolina are eager to go, asking for details, plans, time clarification. All I've found is the graphics but no organization/leaders locally?
February 3, 2025 at 1:29 AM
There's a nationwide call for protests on Wed. People all over South Carolina are eager to go, asking for details, plans, time clarification. All I've found is the graphics but no organization/leaders locally?
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Thats the point. If Unions become a solution for non-union, healthcare for small/medium businesses, the profile of Unions change immediately and the quality of care options go up immediately for those non union workers
Won’t be easy. Wouldn’t happen fast. But it would be game changing
Won’t be easy. Wouldn’t happen fast. But it would be game changing
This would be great, but most Americans don't have a union job! But universal health care would be best. Def a human right.
February 1, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Thats the point. If Unions become a solution for non-union, healthcare for small/medium businesses, the profile of Unions change immediately and the quality of care options go up immediately for those non union workers
Won’t be easy. Wouldn’t happen fast. But it would be game changing
Won’t be easy. Wouldn’t happen fast. But it would be game changing
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Ive said this before. Unions have a moment in time to create parallel, Non Profit Trust or Associated Health Plans and
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
February 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ive said this before. Unions have a moment in time to create parallel, Non Profit Trust or Associated Health Plans and
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
offer them to small to medium size businesses.
Unions can negotiate far better than SMBs or associations .
Imagine if millions got their healthcare from unions ?
Thoughts ?
Who here is old enough to remember Republicans absolutely losing their shit any time Obama would issue an Executive Order?
"Emperor"
"exceeding his executive authority"
"dangerous level of executive overreach"
"legislating from Oval Office"
He issued the fewest per year out of last 10 presidents
"Emperor"
"exceeding his executive authority"
"dangerous level of executive overreach"
"legislating from Oval Office"
He issued the fewest per year out of last 10 presidents
January 30, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Who here is old enough to remember Republicans absolutely losing their shit any time Obama would issue an Executive Order?
"Emperor"
"exceeding his executive authority"
"dangerous level of executive overreach"
"legislating from Oval Office"
He issued the fewest per year out of last 10 presidents
"Emperor"
"exceeding his executive authority"
"dangerous level of executive overreach"
"legislating from Oval Office"
He issued the fewest per year out of last 10 presidents
Really good article. The reality of trafficking isnt what most imagine.
"... dramatized images can make people blind to what the issue can really look like
... emotional manipulation, financial control, fear over legal status, or exploitation of addictions."
www.wltx.com/article/news...
"... dramatized images can make people blind to what the issue can really look like
... emotional manipulation, financial control, fear over legal status, or exploitation of addictions."
www.wltx.com/article/news...
January 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Really good article. The reality of trafficking isnt what most imagine.
"... dramatized images can make people blind to what the issue can really look like
... emotional manipulation, financial control, fear over legal status, or exploitation of addictions."
www.wltx.com/article/news...
"... dramatized images can make people blind to what the issue can really look like
... emotional manipulation, financial control, fear over legal status, or exploitation of addictions."
www.wltx.com/article/news...
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Honored to be a part of the fight against censorship and discrimination in South Carolina schools.
www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...
www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...
South Carolina Educators, Students and Renowned Author Challenge State’s Racially Discriminatory Censorship Law
Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Tyler Bailey of Bailey Law Firm, LLC filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of the South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, South Carolina educator
www.naacpldf.org
January 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Honored to be a part of the fight against censorship and discrimination in South Carolina schools.
www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...
www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...