HWH in Alabama
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Retired teacher 30+ years….lifelong New York Yankees fan…. Progressive
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Jones' announcement likely sets up a rematch with Tommy Tuberville, who defeated Jones for U.S. Senate in 2020. Jones said Alabamians "want their next governor to be someone who treats this state with grace and dignity, and not just like a rest stop on the way to the Florida beach."
Via @annabjournalist.bsky.social: Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug Jones officially entered Alabama's 2026 gubernatorial race Monday, saying Alabamians "deserve a governor who is going to fight for them."
Doug Jones enters 2026 Alabama governor's race | Alabama Reflector
Jones posted a video to Twitter Monday where he confirmed the “worst kept secret” in Alabama. He also teased an official kickoff next month.
alabamareflector.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Jones' announcement likely sets up a rematch with Tommy Tuberville, who defeated Jones for U.S. Senate in 2020. Jones said Alabamians "want their next governor to be someone who treats this state with grace and dignity, and not just like a rest stop on the way to the Florida beach."
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NB: things have always been moderately stupid, but it used to be that people weren’t proud of being stupid, and some of them actively tried not to be quite so stupid, which kinda kept things in check. But now stupid sells and people wallow in it, so here we are
This is going to be difficult for the younger generation to understand, but within living memory there was a time when everything wasn't obviously incredibly stupid all the time.
November 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
NB: things have always been moderately stupid, but it used to be that people weren’t proud of being stupid, and some of them actively tried not to be quite so stupid, which kinda kept things in check. But now stupid sells and people wallow in it, so here we are
FYI….Donald Trump had a closer relationship with #JeffreyEpstein than sons Don and Eric….
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
FYI….Donald Trump had a closer relationship with #JeffreyEpstein than sons Don and Eric….
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An Elmore County prison's costs have exploded, but most lawmakers appear to be fine with it. Some are talking about more debt for a second prison. Editor Brian Lyman says a state government focused on punishment never thinks any money spent on a prison is wasted. https://ow.ly/MoWj50Xs1wz
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
An Elmore County prison's costs have exploded, but most lawmakers appear to be fine with it. Some are talking about more debt for a second prison. Editor Brian Lyman says a state government focused on punishment never thinks any money spent on a prison is wasted. https://ow.ly/MoWj50Xs1wz
Full blown racism by the felon and owner of 1819 News in Alabama. If you are associated with Dawson in Alabama politics you are a pretty bad person
November 17, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Full blown racism by the felon and owner of 1819 News in Alabama. If you are associated with Dawson in Alabama politics you are a pretty bad person
RIP #ToddSnider you were an “Alright Guy” youtu.be/FGL-2Zg2bqw?...
Todd Snider - Alright Guy
YouTube video by ToddSniderVEVO
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November 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM
RIP #ToddSnider you were an “Alright Guy” youtu.be/FGL-2Zg2bqw?...
What #Alabamians and Alabama GOP elected officials are going to pay money to 1819 News to see anti-Semitic #TuckerCarlson November 14th. One hopes Barber’s Motorsports Museum who is listed as host for this event cancels. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
G.O.P. Figures Seek Distance From Tucker Carlson, Denouncing Antisemitism
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
What #Alabamians and Alabama GOP elected officials are going to pay money to 1819 News to see anti-Semitic #TuckerCarlson November 14th. One hopes Barber’s Motorsports Museum who is listed as host for this event cancels. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
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I may think of a suggestion once I pick my jaw up off the floor.
WTAF???
These racist MFers in ICE are seriously terrorizing this country!
These racist MFers in ICE are seriously terrorizing this country!
October 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I may think of a suggestion once I pick my jaw up off the floor.
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President Trump has used apocalyptic language to describe Portland, Oregon. Some demonstrators protesting ICE are responding with colorful animal suits. “It was just to contrast the narrative that we are violent extremists. The best way to show that for me is being in a frog costume.”
Among Portland Protests, It’s Frogs and Sharks and Bears, Oh My!
Images of anarchists clad in black gave the city a bad name in 2020. Now, demonstrators in Portland are poking fun at President Trump’s apocalyptic talk with colorful animal suits.
nyti.ms
October 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
President Trump has used apocalyptic language to describe Portland, Oregon. Some demonstrators protesting ICE are responding with colorful animal suits. “It was just to contrast the narrative that we are violent extremists. The best way to show that for me is being in a frog costume.”
Overheard at the White House, “I’d kill to win the #NobelPeacePrize.” #DonaldTrump
October 12, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Overheard at the White House, “I’d kill to win the #NobelPeacePrize.” #DonaldTrump
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This is how we win. Absurdity is difficult to recontextualize as violence. Protest as frogs. Protest as clowns. Protest in weird, absurd, visually-striking non-violent ways designed to go viral. Seize the soapbox through laughter and joy and free expression. Be weird and wonderful proudly in public.
October 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This is how we win. Absurdity is difficult to recontextualize as violence. Protest as frogs. Protest as clowns. Protest in weird, absurd, visually-striking non-violent ways designed to go viral. Seize the soapbox through laughter and joy and free expression. Be weird and wonderful proudly in public.
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Master Brilyn Hollyhand’s
Tuscaloosa event on the 9th of October, 2025 looks 😳. I’d guess the average age in that picture might be 50ish or even older. His grandpa and pa might’ve needed to hire their boy some late teens and early 20s extras. At least place geezers in back and on edges for photo.
Tuscaloosa event on the 9th of October, 2025 looks 😳. I’d guess the average age in that picture might be 50ish or even older. His grandpa and pa might’ve needed to hire their boy some late teens and early 20s extras. At least place geezers in back and on edges for photo.
October 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Master Brilyn Hollyhand’s
Tuscaloosa event on the 9th of October, 2025 looks 😳. I’d guess the average age in that picture might be 50ish or even older. His grandpa and pa might’ve needed to hire their boy some late teens and early 20s extras. At least place geezers in back and on edges for photo.
Tuscaloosa event on the 9th of October, 2025 looks 😳. I’d guess the average age in that picture might be 50ish or even older. His grandpa and pa might’ve needed to hire their boy some late teens and early 20s extras. At least place geezers in back and on edges for photo.
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I see Mark Sanchez is ending his broadcasting career the same way he ended his NFL career
by getting cut
by getting cut
a husky dog is playing with a stuffed animal and making a funny face with its mouth open .
ALT: a husky dog is playing with a stuffed animal and making a funny face with its mouth open .
media.tenor.com
October 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I see Mark Sanchez is ending his broadcasting career the same way he ended his NFL career
by getting cut
by getting cut
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Ok farm facts are back!
China is so much of the global soybean market, you can't make up losing them by selling to other countries. There isn't enough soybean demand in the world to fill that dent.
And farmers... know that.
China is so much of the global soybean market, you can't make up losing them by selling to other countries. There isn't enough soybean demand in the world to fill that dent.
And farmers... know that.
October 1, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Ok farm facts are back!
China is so much of the global soybean market, you can't make up losing them by selling to other countries. There isn't enough soybean demand in the world to fill that dent.
And farmers... know that.
China is so much of the global soybean market, you can't make up losing them by selling to other countries. There isn't enough soybean demand in the world to fill that dent.
And farmers... know that.
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I’m confused how it is despicable to ask that question. These are exactly the kinds of questions we have been begging reporters & TV hosts to ask. You see when they do get asked how sensitive they are about it. Much, much more of this. More crypto questions, Qatar, UAE, etc bsky.app/profile/atru...
Q: How did the White House decide it was appropriate for Jared Kushner to be working on matters that involve Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia -- 3 countries combined that have given him more than $2.5b
LEAVITT: It's frankly despicable that you're trying to suggest that it's inappropriate
LEAVITT: It's frankly despicable that you're trying to suggest that it's inappropriate
October 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I’m confused how it is despicable to ask that question. These are exactly the kinds of questions we have been begging reporters & TV hosts to ask. You see when they do get asked how sensitive they are about it. Much, much more of this. More crypto questions, Qatar, UAE, etc bsky.app/profile/atru...
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This.
A thousand times THIS!
A thousand times THIS!
Biden in office, GOP House and Senate: DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN!!
Trump in office, GOP House and Senate: DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN!!
Allowing one party to control the media narrative because they’re loud and dumb is absolutely ruining people’s understanding of how anything works.
Trump in office, GOP House and Senate: DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN!!
Allowing one party to control the media narrative because they’re loud and dumb is absolutely ruining people’s understanding of how anything works.
September 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
This.
A thousand times THIS!
A thousand times THIS!
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Peach City’s founder, Charlotte Johnson “has also shelled out about $14,000 for new, faith-based curricula from Bob Jones University and Abeka.” JG - It’s worth reading about this new Alabama private school. Definitely consider deconstructing piece, using the Google, etc. www.al.com/educationlab...
Inside one new school cashing in on Alabama’s CHOOSE Act: ‘Changed our world’
Peach City Academy is one of at least a dozen private and microschools that have opened in Alabama recently.
www.al.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Peach City’s founder, Charlotte Johnson “has also shelled out about $14,000 for new, faith-based curricula from Bob Jones University and Abeka.” JG - It’s worth reading about this new Alabama private school. Definitely consider deconstructing piece, using the Google, etc. www.al.com/educationlab...
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For those who can’t watch @jimmykimmel.com because of the actions of #Sinclair and #NexStar here is the opening tonight tonight’s show. #1stAmendment www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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September 24, 2025 at 4:46 AM
For those who can’t watch @jimmykimmel.com because of the actions of #Sinclair and #NexStar here is the opening tonight tonight’s show. #1stAmendment www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1tj...
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Bruce Pearl regularly runs his mouth on various podcasts, etc. He’s prolific! Drones dare put harsh thoughts on social media. 😱 Yup, once again it appears Auburn U has severe standard for outlier lower level employees yet it’s absolute free rein for big shots shoveling out ‘conservative’ thought.
September 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Bruce Pearl regularly runs his mouth on various podcasts, etc. He’s prolific! Drones dare put harsh thoughts on social media. 😱 Yup, once again it appears Auburn U has severe standard for outlier lower level employees yet it’s absolute free rein for big shots shoveling out ‘conservative’ thought.
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I've stayed away from media for the last few days for my own sanity, and what Kilmeade said and Fox allowed to air to millions just confirms why I made that choice.
We are in the deepest of the far right darkness now.
Take care of yourselves as best you can.
We are in the deepest of the far right darkness now.
Take care of yourselves as best you can.
September 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I've stayed away from media for the last few days for my own sanity, and what Kilmeade said and Fox allowed to air to millions just confirms why I made that choice.
We are in the deepest of the far right darkness now.
Take care of yourselves as best you can.
We are in the deepest of the far right darkness now.
Take care of yourselves as best you can.
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Another gem from Brian Lyman with an especially unsparing close. 👍🏼👏🫡
“Fears of corruption matter less than the terrifying thought of a private school kid being inconvenienced.
And there’s no bigger inconvenience to elite privilege than public education.”
alabamareflector.com/2025/09/15/a...
“Fears of corruption matter less than the terrifying thought of a private school kid being inconvenienced.
And there’s no bigger inconvenience to elite privilege than public education.”
alabamareflector.com/2025/09/15/a...
Alabama works to protect voucher recipients from consequences | Alabama Reflector
Trying to create carve-out for athletes receiving vouchers reflects Alabama's attitude toward education: Only some people deserve it.
alabamareflector.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Another gem from Brian Lyman with an especially unsparing close. 👍🏼👏🫡
“Fears of corruption matter less than the terrifying thought of a private school kid being inconvenienced.
And there’s no bigger inconvenience to elite privilege than public education.”
alabamareflector.com/2025/09/15/a...
“Fears of corruption matter less than the terrifying thought of a private school kid being inconvenienced.
And there’s no bigger inconvenience to elite privilege than public education.”
alabamareflector.com/2025/09/15/a...
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My column this week. What a lawsuit about athletic eligibility for those enrolled in a voucher-like program reveals about Alabama leaders thoughts on who deserves a good education, and who deserves to be shielded from consequences.
Alabama works to protect voucher recipients from consequences | Alabama Reflector
Trying to create carve-out for athletes receiving vouchers reflects Alabama's attitude toward education: Only some people deserve it.
alabamareflector.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
My column this week. What a lawsuit about athletic eligibility for those enrolled in a voucher-like program reveals about Alabama leaders thoughts on who deserves a good education, and who deserves to be shielded from consequences.
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Lobbyists for a billionaire and a charter network pushed #Florida lawmakers to expand a school privatization program jasongarcia.substack.com/p/lobbyists-... via @jasongarcia.bsky.social
Lobbyists for a billionaire and a charter network pushed Florida lawmakers to expand a school privatization program, records show
Miami billionaire Ken Griffin and New York charter school chain Success Academy lobbied for a new law that dramatically expands Florida's "Schools of Hope" program.
jasongarcia.substack.com
September 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Lobbyists for a billionaire and a charter network pushed #Florida lawmakers to expand a school privatization program jasongarcia.substack.com/p/lobbyists-... via @jasongarcia.bsky.social