Kelly McKone
kellymckone.bsky.social
Kelly McKone
@kellymckone.bsky.social
Here for small acts of resistance (political or otherwise) because 80% of this country didn't sign up for cruelty, and there is power in that.
I'd like to know your thoughts! Reducing housing costs would be felt by everyone. I would like to spend time clawing back structural power losses, too, though. Get rid of the electoral college maybe? Refund local news?
August 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Good Lord. Latest from US Institute of Peace:
March 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I'm assuming most of these men do not have any plutonic female friends. My advice would be to work on being friends with women with no intention of dating them before getting out on the dating scene.
March 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
And democratic leaders need to accept the voices that rise--the burying of Bernie Sanders' viability by dem elite in 2016 is not all that different than the values of loyalty another leader expects of his party members today.
March 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The current party leaders can't unite the progressive coalitions. We need a robust primary process to find the person/people who can reform what this party stands for.
my latest newsletter piece: on how the Democrats' posture toward trans rights signals a fundamental misunderstanding of how politics work
The Tyranny of Public Opinion
The battle over trans rights shows that Democrats have forgotten the fundamentals of politics
stringinamaze.net
March 7, 2025 at 3:56 AM
And no one watching on TV noticed. Only one dem left in a way that mattered. Fight harder.
March 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Did Adrien Brody edit this speech?
March 5, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Let's see those cute little teeth, Dems! Raaar--be afraid!

Whoever came up with these signs should resign immediately. They should have gotten kicked out one by one for the whole hour.
March 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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i worry that we may be under-appreciating the extent to which the chaos strategy is actually intended to tank the economy and increase the threat of war, as these in turn make it easier for aspiring fascists to choke off remaining democratic institutions such as elections, the free press, etc.
March 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
This will sound stupid, but I would be willing to try to be their friend. I have been trying to meet people who fit this narrative to see if humanization and friendship with a woman could matter at all.
February 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Let the breakdown of studentaid.gov begin. Borrowers were told that IDR enrollment was open again, except for SAVE. The buttons and navigation for enrolling in an IDR plan are all looping to each other or are greyed out, so you can't enroll. Download everything you can www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
Student Loan Borrowers, Do These 7 Things As The Department Of Education Faces Uncertain Future
The Trump administration appears poised to take significant actions that could undermine the Department of Education. Here's what student loan borrowers should do.
www.forbes.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
If you have student loans through the Dept. Of Ed, it's time to buckle down on your data: www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
Student Loan Borrowers, Do These 7 Things As The Department Of Education Faces Uncertain Future
The Trump administration appears poised to take significant actions that could undermine the Department of Education. Here's what student loan borrowers should do.
www.forbes.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Love the show and all that you do to stay engaged to keep us all informed. You said in this episode that the Dems in Congress weren't using procedures and rules as much as they could or should be as the minority party. Can you expand upon what you meant? What more could they be doing?
February 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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"A review of letters sent by Republican members of Congress to their constituents shows many lawmakers expressing caution, even concern, about the role Musk is playing." That's not what they're saying in public.

NEW from @samsteindc.bsky.social and @cheetah.bsky.social :
The GOP Says They Love Elon. Privately, They’re Expressing Concerns.
Republican members are sending letters to constituents promising oversight and limits on DOGE.
www.thebulwark.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I wonder what the U.S. is going to be called in Google Maps Mexico and Canada soon šŸ¤”
February 11, 2025 at 3:19 AM
When your dog is waging her 1000th protest not to leave the pet store, despite all previous attempts failing, remember that some fights are just worth the energy Every. Single. Time.
February 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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GovWayback
Access historical versions of U.S. government websites from before January 20, 2025 via the Wayback Machine
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February 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM