Kathy Chambers 🟧🐶⚓️⬇️
@kjchambers.bsky.social
Political strategist, policy wonk, & faith organizer. Hard no to Christian nationalism & religious extremism. Fighting for gun violence prevention laws w/every breath I take. Blue dot in a red state. Posts are mine and mine alone.
Why is MTG suddenly making sense? Seriously, I’m concerned. Is she ok?
November 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Why is MTG suddenly making sense? Seriously, I’m concerned. Is she ok?
Hey Nashvillians! The KP index should be 8.33 at 9 pm, which means you should be able to get some great pics of the northern lights (you can always see it better through your camera, even on your phone). You may even be able to see it with your naked eye. For reference, last night was abt 8.6 KP.
November 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Hey Nashvillians! The KP index should be 8.33 at 9 pm, which means you should be able to get some great pics of the northern lights (you can always see it better through your camera, even on your phone). You may even be able to see it with your naked eye. For reference, last night was abt 8.6 KP.
The plot thickens! TN Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton disagrees with Trump’s pardon of former TN Republican House Speaker Glen Casada.
November 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The plot thickens! TN Republican House Speaker Cameron Sexton disagrees with Trump’s pardon of former TN Republican House Speaker Glen Casada.
“Every time there is a shooting, we see an uptick in business,” says a man who sells bulletproof skateboards, among other products. “Every time there is a tragedy, it economically benefits my family.”
'Not the Sign of a Healthy Society': Inside the Bold New Doc on the School Shooting Industry
"Thoughts and Prayers," a new HBO documentary, examines the culture and commerce that has emerged around hardening schools against active shooters.
www.rollingstone.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“Every time there is a shooting, we see an uptick in business,” says a man who sells bulletproof skateboards, among other products. “Every time there is a tragedy, it economically benefits my family.”
If you’re bending over backwards to explain your vote, you’ve already lost.
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
If you’re bending over backwards to explain your vote, you’ve already lost.
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Let them eat ballroom
Trump on SNAP: "Our country has to remain very liquid because problems, catastrophes, wars -- it could be anything. We have to remain liquid. We can't give everything away."
November 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Let them eat ballroom
What the actual…?
Feds form 'Homeland Security Task Force' in Nashville, among several other major U.S. cities • Tennessee Lookout
Federal officials on Thursday announced the formation of a Nashville-based Homeland Security Task Force to combat gangs and drug trafficking.
tennesseelookout.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:21 AM
What the actual…?
Yall, I worked there when all of this-and so much more-happened. I just can’t.
Former Tenn. House Speaker Casada and former aide pardoned by Trump, Tennessee Journal reports
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and ex-aide Cade Cothren were pardoned by President Trump after convictions in a state contracting kickback scheme, according to the Tennessee Journal.
www.newschannel5.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Yall, I worked there when all of this-and so much more-happened. I just can’t.
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November 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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"Kevin Rideout, who flies humanitarian missions for Serving in Mission was taken from his home in a secure neighborhood in Niger’s capital of Niamey and by three armed men who are members of an offshoot of ISIS."
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#AVbrief #aviation #news #aircraft
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#AVbrief #aviation #news #aircraft
American Missionary Pilot Kidnapped - AvBrief.com
Kevin Rideout reportedly taken by ISIS offshoot
avbrief.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"Kevin Rideout, who flies humanitarian missions for Serving in Mission was taken from his home in a secure neighborhood in Niger’s capital of Niamey and by three armed men who are members of an offshoot of ISIS."
avbrief.com/american-mis...
#AVbrief #aviation #news #aircraft
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#AVbrief #aviation #news #aircraft
Reposted by Kathy Chambers 🟧🐶⚓️⬇️
Missionary pilot Kevin Rideout, a husband and father of four, has been kidnapped in Niger. Faith leaders including Franklin Graham and Greg Laurie are urging prayer for his safe release. #KevinRideout
Pray for US Missionary Kevin Rideout, Who Was Kidnapped in Niger
Kevin Rideout, a U.S. missionary and pilot with Serving in Mission (SIM), was abducted in Niger’s capital, Niamey. Family, friends, and faith leaders are calling for prayer as U.S. officials work for his safe release.
churchleaders.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Missionary pilot Kevin Rideout, a husband and father of four, has been kidnapped in Niger. Faith leaders including Franklin Graham and Greg Laurie are urging prayer for his safe release. #KevinRideout
Reposted by Kathy Chambers 🟧🐶⚓️⬇️
#BREAKING | American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout was abducted from his home in Niamey, Niger, late Monday by armed assailants. Nigerien forces have launched a search operation. US Embassy issues security alert.
The Global Eye
#BREAKING | American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout was abducted from his home in Niamey, Niger, late Monday by armed assailants. Nigerien forces have launched a search operation. US Embassy issues se...
t.me
October 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
#BREAKING | American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout was abducted from his home in Niamey, Niger, late Monday by armed assailants. Nigerien forces have launched a search operation. US Embassy issues security alert.
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Please pray for Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot abducted in Niger. Pray for his safety, for his family’s peace, and for those working to bring him home. https://churchleaders.com/news/2207370-missionary-kevin-rideout-kidnapped-niger.html #PrayForKevinRideout
Pray for US Missionary Kevin Rideout, Who Was Kidnapped in Niger
Kevin Rideout, a U.S. missionary and pilot with Serving in Mission (SIM), was abducted in Niger’s capital, Niamey. Family, friends, and faith leaders are calling for prayer as U.S. officials work for his safe release.
churchleaders.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Please pray for Kevin Rideout, an American missionary pilot abducted in Niger. Pray for his safety, for his family’s peace, and for those working to bring him home. https://churchleaders.com/news/2207370-missionary-kevin-rideout-kidnapped-niger.html #PrayForKevinRideout
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Kevin Rideout, a 48-year-old American missionary pilot was abducted from his home in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The incident occurred in a secure city center area, only about 100 yards from the presidential palace.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Kevin Rideout, a 48-year-old American missionary pilot was abducted from his home in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The incident occurred in a secure city center area, only about 100 yards from the presidential palace.
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22.10 #Niger
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
October 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
22.10 #Niger
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
Reposted by Kathy Chambers 🟧🐶⚓️⬇️
American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout has been kidnapped in Niger. The 48-year-old father of four was abducted near the presidential palace in Niamey. U.S. officials say his safety is a “top priority.”
Pray for US Missionary Kevin Rideout, Who Was Kidnapped in Niger
Kevin Rideout, a U.S. missionary and pilot with Serving in Mission (SIM), was abducted in Niger’s capital, Niamey. Family, friends, and faith leaders are calling for prayer as U.S. officials work for his safe release.
churchleaders.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout has been kidnapped in Niger. The 48-year-old father of four was abducted near the presidential palace in Niamey. U.S. officials say his safety is a “top priority.”
Reposted by Kathy Chambers 🟧🐶⚓️⬇️
This is really awful news. Kevin Rideout and his family were some of my dearest friends growing up. We share the same birthday. The situation in Niger has deteriorated so much in just last two years. My thoughts are with his entire extended family.
christianchronicle.org/missionarypi...
christianchronicle.org/missionarypi...
Christians pray for kidnapped missionary pilot - The Christian Chronicle
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Lee Hodges traveled more than 6,500 miles from his home in Middle Tennessee to West Africa. When he arrived in Niger, he learned that […]
christianchronicle.org
October 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This is really awful news. Kevin Rideout and his family were some of my dearest friends growing up. We share the same birthday. The situation in Niger has deteriorated so much in just last two years. My thoughts are with his entire extended family.
christianchronicle.org/missionarypi...
christianchronicle.org/missionarypi...
The only thing the TN legislature did after the Covenant shooting was lessen liability for gun manufacturers.
Congress shielded gun companies from lawsuits. Some blue states think they've found a loophole
Two decades after a Republican-controlled Congress gave gun manufacturers immunity from being sued over crimes committed with their firearms, a growing number of Democratic-led states are trying to pe...
apnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The only thing the TN legislature did after the Covenant shooting was lessen liability for gun manufacturers.
So instead of TN spending down its obscenely huge rainy day fund, Lee has chosen to create a government website showing community food assistance.
I’m not surprised, just sad.
I’m not surprised, just sad.
New website launched to aid Tennesseans during federal shutdown
A new resource has been launched to assist Tennesseans affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
fox17.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
So instead of TN spending down its obscenely huge rainy day fund, Lee has chosen to create a government website showing community food assistance.
I’m not surprised, just sad.
I’m not surprised, just sad.
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“You starve your public schools to feed your private schools and charter schools,” said one superintendent about Oklahoma's efforts to grow charter schools. “Our foundation was set up for a free and appropriate education for all kids. All kids!”
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
Oklahoma Is Ground Zero in Trump’s “America First” Education Push
Oklahoma has spent years reshaping public schools to integrate lessons about Jesus and encourage pride in America’s history. By the time the second Trump administration began espousing its “America Fi...
www.propublica.org
October 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
“You starve your public schools to feed your private schools and charter schools,” said one superintendent about Oklahoma's efforts to grow charter schools. “Our foundation was set up for a free and appropriate education for all kids. All kids!”
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
By @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
More than 600,000 Tennesseans will lose their SNAP benefits on Saturday. We will step up because that’s who we are.
As you consider donating items to food banks and food drives, keep this in mind (expand to see the entire post).
As you consider donating items to food banks and food drives, keep this in mind (expand to see the entire post).
October 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM
More than 600,000 Tennesseans will lose their SNAP benefits on Saturday. We will step up because that’s who we are.
As you consider donating items to food banks and food drives, keep this in mind (expand to see the entire post).
As you consider donating items to food banks and food drives, keep this in mind (expand to see the entire post).
What could possibly go wrong?
October 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
What could possibly go wrong?
"Identifying shooters as either Democrats or Republicans goes against a growing body of research showing that the nation’s most high-profile shootings in recent years have been committed by people who were most influenced by online spaces, where traditional politics is largely irrelevant...
Focus on US mass shooters’ political beliefs undermines fight against gun violence
Leaning so heavily on politics to understand mass violence fails to capture rapidly changing landscape of radicalization
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"Identifying shooters as either Democrats or Republicans goes against a growing body of research showing that the nation’s most high-profile shootings in recent years have been committed by people who were most influenced by online spaces, where traditional politics is largely irrelevant...
I'll let the numbers speak for themselves.
October 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I'll let the numbers speak for themselves.
Um..y’all need to go to the HUD website right now. www.hud.gov
HUD Home | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
www.hud.gov
October 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Um..y’all need to go to the HUD website right now. www.hud.gov