Jacob Klausmeier
@klausmeier.net
He/him.
Canvas Wizard (LMS admin), EdTech Professional, Utahn.
History / PoliSci BA, Spaceflight Enthusiast, Fox Lover🦊.
Caveat Civis - Fight for Democracy! 🇺🇦 🇬🇪 🇸🇰 🇷🇴 🇭🇺 🇺🇸
Canvas Wizard (LMS admin), EdTech Professional, Utahn.
History / PoliSci BA, Spaceflight Enthusiast, Fox Lover🦊.
Caveat Civis - Fight for Democracy! 🇺🇦 🇬🇪 🇸🇰 🇷🇴 🇭🇺 🇺🇸
Two dinners spent around my otherwise lovely in-laws, including my two quite strongly opinioned, very Mormon, very right wing brothers in law, and zero politics ever came up and everyone had a wonderful time.
I would say this 2025 Thanksgiving has been a success.
I would say this 2025 Thanksgiving has been a success.
November 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Two dinners spent around my otherwise lovely in-laws, including my two quite strongly opinioned, very Mormon, very right wing brothers in law, and zero politics ever came up and everyone had a wonderful time.
I would say this 2025 Thanksgiving has been a success.
I would say this 2025 Thanksgiving has been a success.
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this should go without saying but if you were one of the lucky few we did get out of Afghanistan during the withdrawal and we got you out because you'd been working with us, deportation back is likely a death sentence.
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
this should go without saying but if you were one of the lucky few we did get out of Afghanistan during the withdrawal and we got you out because you'd been working with us, deportation back is likely a death sentence.
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oh that's not good
Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says
Two National Guard soldiers have been shot near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to two law enforcement officials not authorized to discuss the matter publicly ...
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM
oh that's not good
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Legislative leaders are having a press conference this morning at 8:30. I’m told it has something to do with Utah’s new congressional map.
Hearing it could involve moving the candidate filing dates to give them more time for an appeal. There could also be an appeal directly to the US Supreme Court.
Hearing it could involve moving the candidate filing dates to give them more time for an appeal. There could also be an appeal directly to the US Supreme Court.
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Legislative leaders are having a press conference this morning at 8:30. I’m told it has something to do with Utah’s new congressional map.
Hearing it could involve moving the candidate filing dates to give them more time for an appeal. There could also be an appeal directly to the US Supreme Court.
Hearing it could involve moving the candidate filing dates to give them more time for an appeal. There could also be an appeal directly to the US Supreme Court.
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Here's a seven-point peace plan:
November 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Here's a seven-point peace plan:
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THIS!!!!!!
(Former FM of Lithuania)
(Former FM of Lithuania)
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
THIS!!!!!!
(Former FM of Lithuania)
(Former FM of Lithuania)
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The United States is safer and stronger when democracies like Ukraine are free, stable, and strong enough to deter our adversaries. The deal President Trump is forcing on Ukraine calls on Ukraine and NATO allies to make major concessions or risk losing American support.
November 21, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The United States is safer and stronger when democracies like Ukraine are free, stable, and strong enough to deter our adversaries. The deal President Trump is forcing on Ukraine calls on Ukraine and NATO allies to make major concessions or risk losing American support.
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🚨BREAKING: Federal prosecutors admitted Wednesday that the grand jury handling the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey never reviewed or voted on the final indictment used to charge him — a virtually unprecedented revelation that could topple the entire case.
In Stunning Admission, DOJ Says Grand Jury Never Saw Indictment Against Comey
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal prosecutors admitted Wednesday that the grand jury handling the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey never reviewed or voted on the final indictment used to charge him — a virtually unprecedented revelation that could topple the entire case.
In case anyone was wondering why Beyer was absent.
Looks like the other two Dems were Casar, who is apparently in Texas related to the redistricting being struck down, and Sherrill, whose seat is effectively empty now that she has become NJ Governor-elect.
All seem pretty reasonable.
Looks like the other two Dems were Casar, who is apparently in Texas related to the redistricting being struck down, and Sherrill, whose seat is effectively empty now that she has become NJ Governor-elect.
All seem pretty reasonable.
I signed the discharge petition to force this vote on releasing the Epstein files, which I strongly support. I woke up today with a bad bug, but would've voted yes had my vote been needed for passage. Happy to see it pass nearly unanimously, and I look forward to returning soon.
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
In case anyone was wondering why Beyer was absent.
Looks like the other two Dems were Casar, who is apparently in Texas related to the redistricting being struck down, and Sherrill, whose seat is effectively empty now that she has become NJ Governor-elect.
All seem pretty reasonable.
Looks like the other two Dems were Casar, who is apparently in Texas related to the redistricting being struck down, and Sherrill, whose seat is effectively empty now that she has become NJ Governor-elect.
All seem pretty reasonable.
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The thing about the House of Dynamite/Jacobsen/bolt out of the blue/15 minutes to respond "raise awareness for nukes with this panicked scenario" thing is that it's not at all reflective of what any of us are working on.
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The thing about the House of Dynamite/Jacobsen/bolt out of the blue/15 minutes to respond "raise awareness for nukes with this panicked scenario" thing is that it's not at all reflective of what any of us are working on.
So, with Judge Gibson's decision on the UT Congressional Maps, my question is: what comes next?
Does the Leg have anything it can do to try and stop the map being used 2026 at this point, given the Lt. Gov's timeline?
What shenanigans can we expect from them as they try to undo this?
Does the Leg have anything it can do to try and stop the map being used 2026 at this point, given the Lt. Gov's timeline?
What shenanigans can we expect from them as they try to undo this?
November 11, 2025 at 7:56 AM
So, with Judge Gibson's decision on the UT Congressional Maps, my question is: what comes next?
Does the Leg have anything it can do to try and stop the map being used 2026 at this point, given the Lt. Gov's timeline?
What shenanigans can we expect from them as they try to undo this?
Does the Leg have anything it can do to try and stop the map being used 2026 at this point, given the Lt. Gov's timeline?
What shenanigans can we expect from them as they try to undo this?
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BREAKING: Judge Gibson has blocked the Republican-controlled Legislature’s congressional map from being used in the 2026 elections while instead approving one of the plaintiffs’ submitted alternatives, known as Map 1. #utpol #utleg
Redistricting ruling: Utah judge picks plaintiffs’ congressional map, blocks Legislature’s • Utah News Dispatch
A Utah judge selected a congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections that give Democrats a chance at a U.S. House seat.
utahnewsdispatch.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Breaking: Judge Gibson rejects the Legislature’s congressional boundaries. Chooses the plaintiffs Map 1. A solid northern SLCO district that strongly favors a Democrat.
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Breaking: Judge Gibson rejects the Legislature’s congressional boundaries. Chooses the plaintiffs Map 1. A solid northern SLCO district that strongly favors a Democrat.
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Yeah so several major Ukrainian cities are in a complete blackout right now. 0 generation from thermal plants and 0 idea when the power will be back. Just please don’t forget us
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Yeah so several major Ukrainian cities are in a complete blackout right now. 0 generation from thermal plants and 0 idea when the power will be back. Just please don’t forget us
Tonight is a night to celebrate. Incredible movement across the country.
Tomorrow, the task is capturing the energy in the air for the long haul. Restoring Constitutionalism through future pain, into the midterms, and well beyond.
Looking forward to getting involved in that mission after tonight!
Tomorrow, the task is capturing the energy in the air for the long haul. Restoring Constitutionalism through future pain, into the midterms, and well beyond.
Looking forward to getting involved in that mission after tonight!
November 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Tonight is a night to celebrate. Incredible movement across the country.
Tomorrow, the task is capturing the energy in the air for the long haul. Restoring Constitutionalism through future pain, into the midterms, and well beyond.
Looking forward to getting involved in that mission after tonight!
Tomorrow, the task is capturing the energy in the air for the long haul. Restoring Constitutionalism through future pain, into the midterms, and well beyond.
Looking forward to getting involved in that mission after tonight!
What an incredible way to cap off this night.
BREAKING: Former Democratic Utah Rep. Ben McAdams will announce he is running for Congress again in 2026, The Tribune has learned.
‘Utah’s worst kept secret’: Ben McAdams will run again for Congress in ’26
Former U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams is running again for Congress — before Utah's districts are even final for next year's midterm elections.
www.sltrib.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:54 AM
What an incredible way to cap off this night.
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*Breaks out "I believe that we will win" chant*
Its likely two congressional districts (R < 10) will cut through Utah County -- Utah's 2nd largest & one of the fastest growing counties in the US
Help us flip these seats + our House District + state Senate seats
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Its likely two congressional districts (R < 10) will cut through Utah County -- Utah's 2nd largest & one of the fastest growing counties in the US
Help us flip these seats + our House District + state Senate seats
secure.actblue.com/donate/utcou...
Donate to Utah County Democratic Party (UT)
Show your support with a contribution.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
*Breaks out "I believe that we will win" chant*
Its likely two congressional districts (R < 10) will cut through Utah County -- Utah's 2nd largest & one of the fastest growing counties in the US
Help us flip these seats + our House District + state Senate seats
secure.actblue.com/donate/utcou...
Its likely two congressional districts (R < 10) will cut through Utah County -- Utah's 2nd largest & one of the fastest growing counties in the US
Help us flip these seats + our House District + state Senate seats
secure.actblue.com/donate/utcou...
Where were you when AWS went down?
(Trying to get all the staff to read my message about AWS being down before they all started complaining to me about not being able to access Canvas. 😭)
(Trying to get all the staff to read my message about AWS being down before they all started complaining to me about not being able to access Canvas. 😭)
October 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Where were you when AWS went down?
(Trying to get all the staff to read my message about AWS being down before they all started complaining to me about not being able to access Canvas. 😭)
(Trying to get all the staff to read my message about AWS being down before they all started complaining to me about not being able to access Canvas. 😭)
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It doesn't take much of a stretch to conclude that Blake engaged in parental kidnapping with help from his mom and full knowledge of his dad, Iron County Commissioner Paul Cozzens. While he was on release pending sentencing for other crimes. #utpol
Breaking Iron County News: Former Iron County Republican Party chairman and son of Iron County commissioner, already awaiting sentencing for embezzling $2.1 million from an HOA, arrested on alleged kidnapping and domestic abuse charges. #utpol #cedarcity
Former Iron County GOP chairman arrested on kidnapping, abuse charges
Sheriff deputies from Washington County arrested former Iron County Republican Party chairman Blake Cozzens for allegedly kidnapping and abusing his wife.
www.fox13now.com
October 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It doesn't take much of a stretch to conclude that Blake engaged in parental kidnapping with help from his mom and full knowledge of his dad, Iron County Commissioner Paul Cozzens. While he was on release pending sentencing for other crimes. #utpol
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Thousands gathered at the Utah Capitol for a lively No Kings rally, with several saying they pushed past fears about their safety to show up and voice their opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies four months after an innocent bystander was shot and killed during June's protest.
Months after fatal shooting, No Kings protest returns to Salt Lake with peace and 'joy' • Utah News Dispatch
Protesters in Salt Lake City joined demonstrators across the state and around the country denouncing President Donald Trump's agenda.
utahnewsdispatch.com
October 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thousands gathered at the Utah Capitol for a lively No Kings rally, with several saying they pushed past fears about their safety to show up and voice their opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies four months after an innocent bystander was shot and killed during June's protest.
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i do firmly believe in the end, we will win, but the dread and the loss of watching this nightmare unfold is really something. These assholes are undermining everything we've taken for granted as a democratic and open society (however imperfect) with such vile hubris
SCOTUS killing VRA would really be the culmination of a Second Redemption
white reactionaries disenfranchising black voters to secure political power? that’s a jim crow. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
October 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
i do firmly believe in the end, we will win, but the dread and the loss of watching this nightmare unfold is really something. These assholes are undermining everything we've taken for granted as a democratic and open society (however imperfect) with such vile hubris
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Quick civics lesson:
2018: Utah voters pass anti-gerrymandering law.
2020: GOP legislature: lol, no.
2024 and 2025: Courts: You can't do that.
2025: Utah GOP: Fine, we'll do it ourselves.
How the Utah GOP plans to kill Prop. 4.
Story at the link:
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/the-utah-gop...
2018: Utah voters pass anti-gerrymandering law.
2020: GOP legislature: lol, no.
2024 and 2025: Courts: You can't do that.
2025: Utah GOP: Fine, we'll do it ourselves.
How the Utah GOP plans to kill Prop. 4.
Story at the link:
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/the-utah-gop...
Utah GOP launches scheme to kill voter-approved redistricting reform
Get up to speed before you head out the door.
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news
October 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Quick civics lesson:
2018: Utah voters pass anti-gerrymandering law.
2020: GOP legislature: lol, no.
2024 and 2025: Courts: You can't do that.
2025: Utah GOP: Fine, we'll do it ourselves.
How the Utah GOP plans to kill Prop. 4.
Story at the link:
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/the-utah-gop...
2018: Utah voters pass anti-gerrymandering law.
2020: GOP legislature: lol, no.
2024 and 2025: Courts: You can't do that.
2025: Utah GOP: Fine, we'll do it ourselves.
How the Utah GOP plans to kill Prop. 4.
Story at the link:
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/the-utah-gop...
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Calling all book lovers! Tribune journalists will be speaking at the Wasatch Festival of Books at Library Square this weekend! Join us!
HOME | Wasatch Festival of Books
The Wasatch Festival of Books at Library Square is presented in partnership with the Salt Lake City Public Library and the 2024 Utah Humanities Book Festival.Collaboratively conceived by a group of Utah-based publishers, independent bookstores, and libraries, we invite people from across the Wasatch Front (and beyond!) to join us for this weekend-long celebration of reading, readers, and Utah’s diverse, vibrant, and thriving literary community.
www.wasatchfestivalofbooks.org
October 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Calling all book lovers! Tribune journalists will be speaking at the Wasatch Festival of Books at Library Square this weekend! Join us!
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alright the shorter faster version of this
I really would like to read a detailed debunking article from someone with this kind of experience on nuclear war plans about house of dynamite and/or jacobsen's book because all I see from like professional critics is the typical "chilling, sobering...she's obviously done her homework"
Well, I suppose it can't be any worse than Annie Jacobsen's POS book. At least they got the Black Book right.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wpw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wpw...
October 2, 2025 at 3:53 AM
alright the shorter faster version of this