Clairwil
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Undead liberal. 💜 tech, vampires, transport, art, opensim | photojournalist | journalist | author | mstdn.social/@clairwil | currently digging up historical records on women in 1800s who changed Central TX | www.newosity.com | www.houseofdebauch.com
Making America Shameful Again.
December 6, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Making America Shameful Again.
This is horrifying: pollution pouring out of a "data center" in Memphis. AI tech billionaires are building massive data centers enabled by states that offer tax breaks while the federal government protects the companies from regulation. It's Mordor's Mount of Doom.
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This is horrifying: pollution pouring out of a "data center" in Memphis. AI tech billionaires are building massive data centers enabled by states that offer tax breaks while the federal government protects the companies from regulation. It's Mordor's Mount of Doom.
Chris Hayes new book: “The Sirens' Call: How
Attention Became the World's Most
Endangered Resource" is Number 1 on NY Times bestseller list.
Attention Became the World's Most
Endangered Resource" is Number 1 on NY Times bestseller list.
November 15, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Chris Hayes new book: “The Sirens' Call: How
Attention Became the World's Most
Endangered Resource" is Number 1 on NY Times bestseller list.
Attention Became the World's Most
Endangered Resource" is Number 1 on NY Times bestseller list.
On Texas political bills to interfere with gender affirming care, Chris Hayes had a message: “Governor Greg Abbott, stay the hell out of healthcare decisions that we make, as a family, for our children.” @texastribune.org
November 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
On Texas political bills to interfere with gender affirming care, Chris Hayes had a message: “Governor Greg Abbott, stay the hell out of healthcare decisions that we make, as a family, for our children.” @texastribune.org
Asked by a Tribfest audience member what is driving the anti-trans political messaging, Chris Hayes said, “Scapegoating. Bullying. Targeting a relatively powerless group.” Hayes says that it’s a core American value to “mind your own damned business”. @chrislhayes.bsky.social @evanasmith.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Asked by a Tribfest audience member what is driving the anti-trans political messaging, Chris Hayes said, “Scapegoating. Bullying. Targeting a relatively powerless group.” Hayes says that it’s a core American value to “mind your own damned business”. @chrislhayes.bsky.social @evanasmith.bsky.social
Elie Honig’s book: “When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ’s Pursuit of the President, From Nixon to Trump”
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Elie Honig’s book: “When You Come at the King: Inside DOJ’s Pursuit of the President, From Nixon to Trump”
“If there is a power vacuum, Jim Comey will fill it!” - Elie Honig (Sr Legal Analyst, CNN) @eliehonig.bsky.social @texastribune.org
November 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
“If there is a power vacuum, Jim Comey will fill it!” - Elie Honig (Sr Legal Analyst, CNN) @eliehonig.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis spoke at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival. Their book is out: “Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America’s Justice Department”
November 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis spoke at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival. Their book is out: “Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America’s Justice Department”
Jack Smith, tapped Special Investigator, checked out the hospital without pain meds (after surgery for fractures sustained in a bike accident) in order to stand and take the oath before Merrick Garland. - Carol Leonnig (Investigative Reporter, MS NOW) @carolleonnig.bsky.social @texastribune.org
November 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Jack Smith, tapped Special Investigator, checked out the hospital without pain meds (after surgery for fractures sustained in a bike accident) in order to stand and take the oath before Merrick Garland. - Carol Leonnig (Investigative Reporter, MS NOW) @carolleonnig.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Alexander Vindman’s new book is out: “The Folly of Realism”. Mike McFaul and Vindman discussed the flaws in the pragmatic policies where the U.S. sometimes left our values at the door.
November 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Alexander Vindman’s new book is out: “The Folly of Realism”. Mike McFaul and Vindman discussed the flaws in the pragmatic policies where the U.S. sometimes left our values at the door.
Michael Vindman at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival: “[The U.S.] is in a much more dangerous place, because Putin knows time is short [to reach his objectives]. We must be more aggressive with sanctions to protect NATO, Ukraine, the U.S.” @avindman.bsky.social @vermontgmg.bsky.social @texastribune.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Michael Vindman at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival: “[The U.S.] is in a much more dangerous place, because Putin knows time is short [to reach his objectives]. We must be more aggressive with sanctions to protect NATO, Ukraine, the U.S.” @avindman.bsky.social @vermontgmg.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Michael McFaul (Fmr U.S. Ambassador) and Art Pronin (Pres. Meyerland Area Dems, Houston) at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival. @mcfaulmike.bsky.social @texastribune.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Michael McFaul (Fmr U.S. Ambassador) and Art Pronin (Pres. Meyerland Area Dems, Houston) at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival. @mcfaulmike.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Eric Holder says the John Roberts Supreme Court keeps making democracy defeating rulings [such as Citizens United] that do not support our nation’s values and are perverting our democracy.
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Eric Holder says the John Roberts Supreme Court keeps making democracy defeating rulings [such as Citizens United] that do not support our nation’s values and are perverting our democracy.
At 2025 Texas Tribune Festival…
Melissa Murray:“What does it mean to do mid-cycle redistricting?”
Eric Holder: “It means someone is trying to cheat!”
Holder (82nd U.S. A.G.); Murray (Law Prof NYU).
@profmmurray.bsky.social @ericholder.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Melissa Murray:“What does it mean to do mid-cycle redistricting?”
Eric Holder: “It means someone is trying to cheat!”
Holder (82nd U.S. A.G.); Murray (Law Prof NYU).
@profmmurray.bsky.social @ericholder.bsky.social @texastribune.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
At 2025 Texas Tribune Festival…
Melissa Murray:“What does it mean to do mid-cycle redistricting?”
Eric Holder: “It means someone is trying to cheat!”
Holder (82nd U.S. A.G.); Murray (Law Prof NYU).
@profmmurray.bsky.social @ericholder.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Melissa Murray:“What does it mean to do mid-cycle redistricting?”
Eric Holder: “It means someone is trying to cheat!”
Holder (82nd U.S. A.G.); Murray (Law Prof NYU).
@profmmurray.bsky.social @ericholder.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Metropolitan police defended the Capitol from the MAGA mob on Jan 6. Remembering the call to his wife, Kinzinger fought emotions. Serving your country means putting your life on the line, in battle and in the halls of Congress. @thebulwark.com @adamkinzinger.substack.com @samsteindc.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Metropolitan police defended the Capitol from the MAGA mob on Jan 6. Remembering the call to his wife, Kinzinger fought emotions. Serving your country means putting your life on the line, in battle and in the halls of Congress. @thebulwark.com @adamkinzinger.substack.com @samsteindc.bsky.social
Adam Kinzinger, at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival today, says he’d LOVE to unseat Texas Senator Ted Cruz. And he’s a Texan now. @texastribune.org @adamkinzinger.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Adam Kinzinger, at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival today, says he’d LOVE to unseat Texas Senator Ted Cruz. And he’s a Texan now. @texastribune.org @adamkinzinger.substack.com
Maryland Governor Wes Moore at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival: “Trump uses the military like toy soldiers. He doesn’t know what it means to put on a uniform, to say goodbye to your family, to put your life on the line.” @texastribune.org @wesmoore.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Maryland Governor Wes Moore at 2025 Texas Tribune Festival: “Trump uses the military like toy soldiers. He doesn’t know what it means to put on a uniform, to say goodbye to your family, to put your life on the line.” @texastribune.org @wesmoore.bsky.social
Evan Smith (LBJ School prof and advisor to Emerson Collective) and friend Trei Brundrett (currently founder-in-residence for New_Public) at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival. @texastribune.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Evan Smith (LBJ School prof and advisor to Emerson Collective) and friend Trei Brundrett (currently founder-in-residence for New_Public) at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival. @texastribune.org
Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, bringing joy to the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival crowd, sharing stories with Jennifer Palmieri (Fmr. WH Comms Director for Obama). @timwaltz.bsky.social @jenniferpalmieri.bsky.social @texastribune.org
November 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, bringing joy to the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival crowd, sharing stories with Jennifer Palmieri (Fmr. WH Comms Director for Obama). @timwaltz.bsky.social @jenniferpalmieri.bsky.social @texastribune.org
Texas Tribune Festival 2026 events are packed. Punchbowl News presented “The Road to 2026” with Greg Bluestein( Chief Political Reporter, AJC); Jennifer Palmieri (Fmr. WH Comms Director for Obama); Jon Ralston (CEO Nevada Independent). @texastribune.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Texas Tribune Festival 2026 events are packed. Punchbowl News presented “The Road to 2026” with Greg Bluestein( Chief Political Reporter, AJC); Jennifer Palmieri (Fmr. WH Comms Director for Obama); Jon Ralston (CEO Nevada Independent). @texastribune.org
Katie; William He (Dream for America); Texas Tribune speaker Greg Bluestein, Chief Political Reporter, AJC; and Marcos Emmanuel (Dream for America) discuss 2026 Georgia politics at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival. @dreamforamerica.bsky.social @texastribune.org
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Katie; William He (Dream for America); Texas Tribune speaker Greg Bluestein, Chief Political Reporter, AJC; and Marcos Emmanuel (Dream for America) discuss 2026 Georgia politics at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival. @dreamforamerica.bsky.social @texastribune.org
My cat: “You act as if it is 5:30 PM but in fact it is 6:30 PM.”
Me: brings out cat treats quickly.
Me: brings out cat treats quickly.
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
My cat: “You act as if it is 5:30 PM but in fact it is 6:30 PM.”
Me: brings out cat treats quickly.
Me: brings out cat treats quickly.
I had three “aunts” who were my mother’s lifelong friends. They were retired sex workers; madames of an “on call” motel in West Memphis where I spent my holidays. Eloise, Tops, and Cookie.
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I had three “aunts” who were my mother’s lifelong friends. They were retired sex workers; madames of an “on call” motel in West Memphis where I spent my holidays. Eloise, Tops, and Cookie.