Addie J. King
@addiejking.bsky.social
Attorney by day, author by night. Author of The Grimm Legacy series, The Hochenwalt Files series, and various short stories. Co-editor of Never Too Old to Save the World.
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Tyson is closing a Nebraska plant that employs 3200 workers to “right-size” its business.
The company is one of four giants that control 80% of meat processing.
This corporate monopoly is great for Tyson’s executives and a raw deal for everyone else. Watch:
The company is one of four giants that control 80% of meat processing.
This corporate monopoly is great for Tyson’s executives and a raw deal for everyone else. Watch:
How Farmers Are Getting Shafted By Monopolies | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Tyson is closing a Nebraska plant that employs 3200 workers to “right-size” its business.
The company is one of four giants that control 80% of meat processing.
This corporate monopoly is great for Tyson’s executives and a raw deal for everyone else. Watch:
The company is one of four giants that control 80% of meat processing.
This corporate monopoly is great for Tyson’s executives and a raw deal for everyone else. Watch:
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Why have so many corporations donated to Trump’s White House ballroom project?
Could it be because many of them have lucrative government contracts?
Or because they have mergers and other regulatory business before Trump?
I’m sure they just thought a ballroom sounded nice…
Could it be because many of them have lucrative government contracts?
Or because they have mergers and other regulatory business before Trump?
I’m sure they just thought a ballroom sounded nice…
Trump’s Ballroom Corruption Exposed
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Why have so many corporations donated to Trump’s White House ballroom project?
Could it be because many of them have lucrative government contracts?
Or because they have mergers and other regulatory business before Trump?
I’m sure they just thought a ballroom sounded nice…
Could it be because many of them have lucrative government contracts?
Or because they have mergers and other regulatory business before Trump?
I’m sure they just thought a ballroom sounded nice…
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Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.
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"As God is my witness, I thought..."
WKRP Thanksgiving 1978
This excerpt is an homage to The Greatest Turkey Event in Thanksgiving History. Property of MTM Enterprises
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November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"As God is my witness, I thought..."
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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! #happythanksgiving🦃❤️ #turkeyday🦃
November 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! #happythanksgiving🦃❤️ #turkeyday🦃
I have never been a fan of MTG. That being said, I am very excited to see that she has been able to look around her, see that facts are not lining up with her previous positions, and realizing that she has hurt others. She's at least willing to step forward and say that she sees where she is wrong.
November 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
I have never been a fan of MTG. That being said, I am very excited to see that she has been able to look around her, see that facts are not lining up with her previous positions, and realizing that she has hurt others. She's at least willing to step forward and say that she sees where she is wrong.
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The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots trace back decades.
By @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2024)
By @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2024)
Tracing the Roots of the Christian Nationalist Movement That’s Influencing Modern Politics
The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots trace back decades.
projects.propublica.org
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots trace back decades.
By @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2024)
By @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2024)
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Todd Bessent runs into the Oval Office.
Mr. President? We have 36 hours of Epstein cover to confess we've dismantled all metrics for the economy we destroyed. Release the flood!
Mr. President? We have 36 hours of Epstein cover to confess we've dismantled all metrics for the economy we destroyed. Release the flood!
November 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Todd Bessent runs into the Oval Office.
Mr. President? We have 36 hours of Epstein cover to confess we've dismantled all metrics for the economy we destroyed. Release the flood!
Mr. President? We have 36 hours of Epstein cover to confess we've dismantled all metrics for the economy we destroyed. Release the flood!
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A magazine asked Ursula to write about a book that changed her life. "A book? One book?" she wrote on her blog.
You can read the whole post here: www.ursulakleguin.com/blog/100-a-b...
You can read the whole post here: www.ursulakleguin.com/blog/100-a-b...
November 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A magazine asked Ursula to write about a book that changed her life. "A book? One book?" she wrote on her blog.
You can read the whole post here: www.ursulakleguin.com/blog/100-a-b...
You can read the whole post here: www.ursulakleguin.com/blog/100-a-b...
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MAGA men are now saying the quiet part out loud: they want to repeal the 19th Amendment and strip women of their right to vote. Todd Beeton examines this ugly trend. Also, Jay Kuo unpacks the real failure underlying Senate Democrats' deal to reopen the government.
This Week In The Big Picture
In the aftermath of last week’s blue wave election rout, the 19th Amendment has been trending on X.
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
MAGA men are now saying the quiet part out loud: they want to repeal the 19th Amendment and strip women of their right to vote. Todd Beeton examines this ugly trend. Also, Jay Kuo unpacks the real failure underlying Senate Democrats' deal to reopen the government.
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Trump is a liar. Tear gassing kids in peaceful neighborhoods makes no one safer.
He cannot steal credit from our violence prevention and law enforcement efforts that have reduced crime for four years straight — long before his masked agents showed up. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
He cannot steal credit from our violence prevention and law enforcement efforts that have reduced crime for four years straight — long before his masked agents showed up. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
DHS takes credit for crime being down in Chicago. Data shows that was happening before they arrived.
Immigration officials on Tuesday said a drop in crime numbers was thanks to their work. Police data show the decrease was taking place before federal agents arrived in the city.
www.nbcnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Trump is a liar. Tear gassing kids in peaceful neighborhoods makes no one safer.
He cannot steal credit from our violence prevention and law enforcement efforts that have reduced crime for four years straight — long before his masked agents showed up. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
He cannot steal credit from our violence prevention and law enforcement efforts that have reduced crime for four years straight — long before his masked agents showed up. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Conventions chairs in the US: Just outright ban cos-playing folks in mil/swat looking tactical gear, full stop.
With things as they are right now with masked vigilantes with federal badges kidnapping people, its not safe for attendees or for said cos-players running around looking like ICE agents.
With things as they are right now with masked vigilantes with federal badges kidnapping people, its not safe for attendees or for said cos-players running around looking like ICE agents.
November 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Conventions chairs in the US: Just outright ban cos-playing folks in mil/swat looking tactical gear, full stop.
With things as they are right now with masked vigilantes with federal badges kidnapping people, its not safe for attendees or for said cos-players running around looking like ICE agents.
With things as they are right now with masked vigilantes with federal badges kidnapping people, its not safe for attendees or for said cos-players running around looking like ICE agents.
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here's today's post: "what the hell, Senate Democrats?" — you got played. how do you not see this?
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what the hell, Senate Democrats?
you got played. how do you not see this?
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
here's today's post: "what the hell, Senate Democrats?" — you got played. how do you not see this?
thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter to keep getting the good stuff —
thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter to keep getting the good stuff —
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I just released my "Brief Guide to Writing Short Fiction." It's a solid guide to writing short stories and more; and has a special focus on Sword and Sorcery stories.
It costs $10, which, as a set of instructions to write stories you can sell, is rather inexpensive.
Like and share. That helps!
It costs $10, which, as a set of instructions to write stories you can sell, is rather inexpensive.
Like and share. That helps!
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
I just released my "Brief Guide to Writing Short Fiction." It's a solid guide to writing short stories and more; and has a special focus on Sword and Sorcery stories.
It costs $10, which, as a set of instructions to write stories you can sell, is rather inexpensive.
Like and share. That helps!
It costs $10, which, as a set of instructions to write stories you can sell, is rather inexpensive.
Like and share. That helps!
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Elon did this under Felon47's blessing.
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Elon did this under Felon47's blessing.
Halloween 2025 is a success!
1500 pieces of candy. Also gave out some food staples if anyone needed. Fed all our friends and now our yearly tradition…
Rocky Horror Picture Show!
1500 pieces of candy. Also gave out some food staples if anyone needed. Fed all our friends and now our yearly tradition…
Rocky Horror Picture Show!
a group of people are dancing on a red carpet with #timewarp written on the bottom
ALT: a group of people are dancing on a red carpet with #timewarp written on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Halloween 2025 is a success!
1500 pieces of candy. Also gave out some food staples if anyone needed. Fed all our friends and now our yearly tradition…
Rocky Horror Picture Show!
1500 pieces of candy. Also gave out some food staples if anyone needed. Fed all our friends and now our yearly tradition…
Rocky Horror Picture Show!
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When I grew up, “being woke” used to be called “being a decent human being.”
MAGA Nazis are waging a propaganda war against empathy and basic human decency, to normalize being a selfish, hateful asshole.
MAGA Nazis are waging a propaganda war against empathy and basic human decency, to normalize being a selfish, hateful asshole.
When I grew up, “being woke” used to be called “being a decent human being.”
MAGA Nazis are waging a propaganda war against empathy and basic human decency, to normalize being a selfish, hateful asshole.
www.malloy.rocks
October 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
When I grew up, “being woke” used to be called “being a decent human being.”
MAGA Nazis are waging a propaganda war against empathy and basic human decency, to normalize being a selfish, hateful asshole.
MAGA Nazis are waging a propaganda war against empathy and basic human decency, to normalize being a selfish, hateful asshole.
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Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."
October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."
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Author Beth Macy on rural radicalization
Author Beth Macy joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social to discuss how Urbana has changed from the time she grew up there.
Author Beth Macy joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social to discuss how Urbana has changed from the time she grew up there.
‘People don’t know what’s happening in their own backyard’: Author Beth Macy on rural radicalization
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Author Beth Macy on rural radicalization
Author Beth Macy joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social to discuss how Urbana has changed from the time she grew up there.
Author Beth Macy joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social to discuss how Urbana has changed from the time she grew up there.
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Today's "One First" explains why Stephen Miller is wrong that ICE officers have "federal immunity" from prosecution for all actions they take in their official duties, and that anyone attempting to prosecute them is committing a felony.
Supremacy Clause immunity is a thing, but it's *not* absolute:
Supremacy Clause immunity is a thing, but it's *not* absolute:
186. When Can States Prosecute Federal Officers?
Stephen Miller claims that ICE officers have "immunity" for anything they do while enforcing immigration law. Even as an argument about *state* criminal prosecutions, that claim is overstated at best.
www.stevevladeck.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Today's "One First" explains why Stephen Miller is wrong that ICE officers have "federal immunity" from prosecution for all actions they take in their official duties, and that anyone attempting to prosecute them is committing a felony.
Supremacy Clause immunity is a thing, but it's *not* absolute:
Supremacy Clause immunity is a thing, but it's *not* absolute:
