Kristin Birt
@kristinbirt.bsky.social
Radio host
Pre-Law Student
Day job 👉🏼 Humanitarian Services
Boise, Idaho
Pre-Law Student
Day job 👉🏼 Humanitarian Services
Boise, Idaho
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A Utah judge has ruled that Utah’s $100 million school voucher program violates the state’s constitution: "The Program is not ‘open to all children of the state.’”
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
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Utah’s school voucher program is unconstitutional, judge rules
A judge ruled Friday that Utah’s $100 million “Utah Fits All” scholarship program is unconstitutional.
www.sltrib.com
April 21, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A Utah judge has ruled that Utah’s $100 million school voucher program violates the state’s constitution: "The Program is not ‘open to all children of the state.’”
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
This article captures what it was really like growing up as a teenage girl in the early 2000s—the way women’s empowerment was set back by the widespread objectification of women and young girls, especially as the porn industry rapidly grew with the rise of the internet.
Porn has colored our ambitions, our sense of self, our relationships, our bodies, our work, and our art, @sophiegilbert.bsky.social writes. We are still processing what it’s doing to us:
What Porn Taught a Generation of Women
It colored our ambitions, our sense of self, our relationships, our bodies, our work, and our art.
bit.ly
April 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This article captures what it was really like growing up as a teenage girl in the early 2000s—the way women’s empowerment was set back by the widespread objectification of women and young girls, especially as the porn industry rapidly grew with the rise of the internet.
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Dystopia is the AARP advising older Americans about how to live in a police state
www.aarp.org/travel/trave...
www.aarp.org/travel/trave...
6 Things You Can Do to Secure Your Phone as You Reenter the Country After Traveling
In some instances, government agents can search your digital devices legally after an international trip
www.aarp.org
April 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Dystopia is the AARP advising older Americans about how to live in a police state
www.aarp.org/travel/trave...
www.aarp.org/travel/trave...
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"To friends, Matthew Allison was a likeable part of Boise, Idaho’s electronic music scene." #Boise #Idaho. WTH??? www.propublica.org/article/matt...
A “Goofy” DJ’s Secret Life at the Center of an Online Terrorism Network
To friends, Matthew Allison was a likeable part of Boise, Idaho’s electronic music scene. But behind his computer screen, authorities say, he helped lead the Terrorgram Collective, an online network t...
www.propublica.org
March 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"To friends, Matthew Allison was a likeable part of Boise, Idaho’s electronic music scene." #Boise #Idaho. WTH??? www.propublica.org/article/matt...
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Can’t emphasize this enough: if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the debased assault on our country, the antidote is connecting with other people in the flesh who are feeling the same way. There are millions of us.
March 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Can’t emphasize this enough: if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the debased assault on our country, the antidote is connecting with other people in the flesh who are feeling the same way. There are millions of us.
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The unlawful detention of Mahmoud Khalil is one of the most extreme threats to free speech in 50 years.
Trump is sending a message that people who speak out will be punished — but we have a message for him, too.
We'll see you in court.
Trump is sending a message that people who speak out will be punished — but we have a message for him, too.
We'll see you in court.
Opinion | This Is the Greatest Threat to Free Speech Since the Red Scare
Mahmoud Khalil’s detention is a frightening sign of an authoritarian slide.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The unlawful detention of Mahmoud Khalil is one of the most extreme threats to free speech in 50 years.
Trump is sending a message that people who speak out will be punished — but we have a message for him, too.
We'll see you in court.
Trump is sending a message that people who speak out will be punished — but we have a message for him, too.
We'll see you in court.
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COMMENTARY | The governor has betrayed the Idaho Constitution and public schools by signing House Bill 93, writes guest columnist Rod Gramer. #idleg #idpol
Gov. Brad Little has changed education in Idaho forever • Idaho Capital Sun
The governor has betrayed the Idaho Constitution and public schools by signing House Bill 93, writes guest columnist Rod Gramer.
idahocapitalsun.com
March 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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When you’re trying to survive, this album is an IV. (Cindy Lee- Flesh and Blood)
February 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
When you’re trying to survive, this album is an IV. (Cindy Lee- Flesh and Blood)
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Rest in power, Roberta Flack 😢
Angelitos Negros
YouTube video by Roberta Flack - Topic
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Rest in power, Roberta Flack 😢
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The Idaho House just voted 38-32 for the REPEAL of Medicaid Expansion. We're now in a do-or-die moment for the future of Medicaid Expansion, and we need thousands of Idahoans to get engaged in this fight. Please sign the petition and share it far & wide:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
February 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The Idaho House just voted 38-32 for the REPEAL of Medicaid Expansion. We're now in a do-or-die moment for the future of Medicaid Expansion, and we need thousands of Idahoans to get engaged in this fight. Please sign the petition and share it far & wide:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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I live in constant fear of being called a “rockstar” in an office setting
February 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I live in constant fear of being called a “rockstar” in an office setting
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43% of social welfare recipients are White. 11 of the top 12 most dependent states are red states.
Alaska is the most dependent on federal aid while California (49) and New Jersey (50) are least dependent, contributing far more than they receive.
#RedStateMoochers
Alaska is the most dependent on federal aid while California (49) and New Jersey (50) are least dependent, contributing far more than they receive.
#RedStateMoochers
February 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
43% of social welfare recipients are White. 11 of the top 12 most dependent states are red states.
Alaska is the most dependent on federal aid while California (49) and New Jersey (50) are least dependent, contributing far more than they receive.
#RedStateMoochers
Alaska is the most dependent on federal aid while California (49) and New Jersey (50) are least dependent, contributing far more than they receive.
#RedStateMoochers
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At least 7 plane crashes since Trump and Musk destroyed aviation safety in the United States. That's an average of 1 plane crash every 3 days.
1/29 – Washington, D.C.
1/31 – Pennsylvania
2/5 – Washington
2/6 – Alaska
2/10 – Arizona
2/12 – California
2/16 – Georgia
1/29 – Washington, D.C.
1/31 – Pennsylvania
2/5 – Washington
2/6 – Alaska
2/10 – Arizona
2/12 – California
2/16 – Georgia
February 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
At least 7 plane crashes since Trump and Musk destroyed aviation safety in the United States. That's an average of 1 plane crash every 3 days.
1/29 – Washington, D.C.
1/31 – Pennsylvania
2/5 – Washington
2/6 – Alaska
2/10 – Arizona
2/12 – California
2/16 – Georgia
1/29 – Washington, D.C.
1/31 – Pennsylvania
2/5 – Washington
2/6 – Alaska
2/10 – Arizona
2/12 – California
2/16 – Georgia
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He's preparing to do something really bad.
February 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
He's preparing to do something really bad.
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I interviewed James Goodale, the longtime First Amendment lawyer who fought the Nixon admin on the Pentagon Papers, about the current state of press freedom and how news orgs needs to fight back: freedom.press/issues/legen...
Legendary First Amendment lawyer begs press to fight Trump’s attacks
Potential CBS settlement would only embolden further attacks on press freedom.
freedom.press
February 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I interviewed James Goodale, the longtime First Amendment lawyer who fought the Nixon admin on the Pentagon Papers, about the current state of press freedom and how news orgs needs to fight back: freedom.press/issues/legen...
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TOMORROW—Public hearings are scheduled for two very dangerous bills: Medicaid Expansion Repeal (HB 138) in the morning and School Vouchers (HB 93) in the afternoon. You can sign up to testify at www.mobilize.us/reclaimidaho/
February 12, 2025 at 4:42 AM
TOMORROW—Public hearings are scheduled for two very dangerous bills: Medicaid Expansion Repeal (HB 138) in the morning and School Vouchers (HB 93) in the afternoon. You can sign up to testify at www.mobilize.us/reclaimidaho/
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With her new book, "Mood Machine," the journalist Liz Pelly will make you marvel at how much effort Spotify puts into its playlists—and why they are the locus for many of the company's troubling practices, writes Brad Shoup:
The Paradox of Music Discovery, the Spotify Way
A new book explores the company’s commitment to shaping what its users hear.
www.theatlantic.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
With her new book, "Mood Machine," the journalist Liz Pelly will make you marvel at how much effort Spotify puts into its playlists—and why they are the locus for many of the company's troubling practices, writes Brad Shoup:
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We expect zero votes from the WA delegation for this budget, without safeguards against Musk, Vought violating the constitution to plunder public services.
Government funding runs out on March 14. Republicans can’t pass a bill alone, so Democrats have real leverage here. We’re calling on Democrats to commit to withholding their votes and insist on an end to the Trump-Musk coup rampaging across the government.
February 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
We expect zero votes from the WA delegation for this budget, without safeguards against Musk, Vought violating the constitution to plunder public services.
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Mobility is what once made the U.S. prosperous—but choosing where to live has become a privilege of class. “Reviving mobility offers us the best hope of restoring the American promise,” @yappelbaum.bsky.social writes. “But it is largely self-described progressives who stand in the way”:
How Progressives Froze the American Dream
The U.S. was once the world’s most geographically mobile society. Now we’re stuck in place—and that’s a very big problem.
www.theatlantic.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Mobility is what once made the U.S. prosperous—but choosing where to live has become a privilege of class. “Reviving mobility offers us the best hope of restoring the American promise,” @yappelbaum.bsky.social writes. “But it is largely self-described progressives who stand in the way”:
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The U.S. Postal Service is a vital public institution that serves every American in every community.
I’m standing against any effort to privatize USPS and reaffirming that it must stay an independent federal agency, serving the American people—not corporate interests.
I’m standing against any effort to privatize USPS and reaffirming that it must stay an independent federal agency, serving the American people—not corporate interests.
February 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The U.S. Postal Service is a vital public institution that serves every American in every community.
I’m standing against any effort to privatize USPS and reaffirming that it must stay an independent federal agency, serving the American people—not corporate interests.
I’m standing against any effort to privatize USPS and reaffirming that it must stay an independent federal agency, serving the American people—not corporate interests.
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An #Anonymous message to the people of the United States and Trump. #3E (part 1)
February 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
An #Anonymous message to the people of the United States and Trump. #3E (part 1)
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We are not ok. Today our president deleted reference to our trans neighbors, coworkers & family from Department of State & other government websites. He proposed clearing G a z a of its people & building a golf resort. He disappeared thousands of men & women to Guantanamo. Sorrow is not enough.
February 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
We are not ok. Today our president deleted reference to our trans neighbors, coworkers & family from Department of State & other government websites. He proposed clearing G a z a of its people & building a golf resort. He disappeared thousands of men & women to Guantanamo. Sorrow is not enough.