Barron Patterson
@barronpatterson.bsky.social
Introvert. Traveler. Pediatrician. Vandy alumnus. Fan of Mary Chapin Carpenter, indigo girls, Emmylou. Occasional Swiftie. Inspired by truth tellers, peacemakers, healers, and helpers. Nashville and Monteagle, Tennessee. 🏳️🌈
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US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
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President Trump posted a video including imagery depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes.
Trump Posts Video Online Depicting Obamas as Apes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called the video ‘disgusting.’
on.wsj.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
President Trump posted a video including imagery depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as apes.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Just once I'd like to see Schumer or Jeffries angry. Authentically angry. No elegance or solutions are necessary, but purely reactive or instinctive. Some indication that they feel -- that they are capable of feeling -- what we are feeling.
January 24, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Just once I'd like to see Schumer or Jeffries angry. Authentically angry. No elegance or solutions are necessary, but purely reactive or instinctive. Some indication that they feel -- that they are capable of feeling -- what we are feeling.
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I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.
January 24, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I don’t want to hear anything from an elected official unless it’s a plan to defund the DHS and impeach Noem, Bovino, etc. No texts. No emails. No talk about the economy. Step up or step off.
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When you watch the horrifying video of ICE agents murdering another human in Minneapolis at point-blank range, remember that these violent, untrained thugs have been empowered by a sadistic criminal who occupies our White House. This cannot go on.
January 24, 2026 at 4:49 PM
When you watch the horrifying video of ICE agents murdering another human in Minneapolis at point-blank range, remember that these violent, untrained thugs have been empowered by a sadistic criminal who occupies our White House. This cannot go on.
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To repeat: Abolish ICE.
January 24, 2026 at 4:09 PM
To repeat: Abolish ICE.
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I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
January 24, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I just spoke with the White House after another horrific shooting by federal agents this morning. Minnesota has had it. This is sickening.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
The President must end this operation. Pull the thousands of violent, untrained officers out of Minnesota. Now.
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NO ONE should vote to fund a murderous operation. Enough.
January 24, 2026 at 4:19 PM
NO ONE should vote to fund a murderous operation. Enough.
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i do not know how this goes on for three more years
January 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM
i do not know how this goes on for three more years
@shaheen.senate.gov your voting to open the government has kept ICE going. Another murder today. Not another cent!
January 24, 2026 at 4:16 PM
@shaheen.senate.gov your voting to open the government has kept ICE going. Another murder today. Not another cent!
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We owe an incredible debt to the Minnesotans who are on the streets protesting and documenting what is happening.
January 24, 2026 at 4:08 PM
We owe an incredible debt to the Minnesotans who are on the streets protesting and documenting what is happening.
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Sorry. Has someone said this?
1) Trump can’t impose tariff unilaterally
2) Trump has no $$ to buy Greenland
3) Trump has no authority to leave NATO
1) Trump can’t impose tariff unilaterally
2) Trump has no $$ to buy Greenland
3) Trump has no authority to leave NATO
January 17, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Sorry. Has someone said this?
1) Trump can’t impose tariff unilaterally
2) Trump has no $$ to buy Greenland
3) Trump has no authority to leave NATO
1) Trump can’t impose tariff unilaterally
2) Trump has no $$ to buy Greenland
3) Trump has no authority to leave NATO
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Last week, the U.S. Attorney for D.C. asked to interview me because of a 90-second video that President Trump didn't like.
The intimidation *is the point*. And it’s not going to work.
Watch my full response.
youtube.com/shorts/rM4PY...
The intimidation *is the point*. And it’s not going to work.
Watch my full response.
youtube.com/shorts/rM4PY...
My response to Jeanine Pirro's investigation:
YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Last week, the U.S. Attorney for D.C. asked to interview me because of a 90-second video that President Trump didn't like.
The intimidation *is the point*. And it’s not going to work.
Watch my full response.
youtube.com/shorts/rM4PY...
The intimidation *is the point*. And it’s not going to work.
Watch my full response.
youtube.com/shorts/rM4PY...
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
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Vaccines keep kids out of ICUs.
Vaccines keep schools safe.
Vaccines. Save. Lives.
Vaccines keep schools safe.
Vaccines. Save. Lives.
January 5, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Vaccines keep kids out of ICUs.
Vaccines keep schools safe.
Vaccines. Save. Lives.
Vaccines keep schools safe.
Vaccines. Save. Lives.
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I can’t fully articulate the way my stomach dropped when I saw this headline. Please know the evidence has not changed. The people in charge have changed, and they did not consult any relevant experts or the public. “This new policy has not been vetted with pediatricians, the public, or the ACIP”
Federal health officials slash recommended childhood vaccinations under Trump’s directive
The number of recommended childhood shots drops from 17 to 11.
www.statnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
I can’t fully articulate the way my stomach dropped when I saw this headline. Please know the evidence has not changed. The people in charge have changed, and they did not consult any relevant experts or the public. “This new policy has not been vetted with pediatricians, the public, or the ACIP”
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Undefeated Vanderbilt posts signature win of Shea Ralph’s tenure downing No. 5 LSU apnews.com/article/vand...
Undefeated Vanderbilt posts signature win of Shea Ralph's tenure downing No. 5 LSU
Shea Ralph recruited Mikayla Blakes asking the guard to join her in doing the “uncommon thing” of building Vanderbilt back to the ranks of the nation’s best.
apnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Undefeated Vanderbilt posts signature win of Shea Ralph’s tenure downing No. 5 LSU apnews.com/article/vand...
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No. 12 Vandy upsets No. 5 LSU at home.
◽ Blakes: 32 PTS, 4 AST, 3 STL
◽ Galvan: 14 PTS, 4 3-PT
LSU committed 22 turnovers.
◽ Blakes: 32 PTS, 4 AST, 3 STL
◽ Galvan: 14 PTS, 4 3-PT
LSU committed 22 turnovers.
January 5, 2026 at 12:18 AM
No. 12 Vandy upsets No. 5 LSU at home.
◽ Blakes: 32 PTS, 4 AST, 3 STL
◽ Galvan: 14 PTS, 4 3-PT
LSU committed 22 turnovers.
◽ Blakes: 32 PTS, 4 AST, 3 STL
◽ Galvan: 14 PTS, 4 3-PT
LSU committed 22 turnovers.
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Chairman JCOS: “Months of planning…”
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Chairman JCOS: “Months of planning…”
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
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forty-one minutes is a long time to spend premeditating
December 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
forty-one minutes is a long time to spend premeditating
City tree. Country tree. Which do you prefer?
November 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
City tree. Country tree. Which do you prefer?
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The number of ways this is disgraceful behavior from the Secretary of Defense is...a lot.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The number of ways this is disgraceful behavior from the Secretary of Defense is...a lot.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.
Service members do have a duty to refuse illegal orders
All Americans have a 1st Amendment right to say that out loud.