Kristine Rudolph
@kristinerudolph.bsky.social
J.D. with a past life working in politics and fundraising. I write - novels for middle graders and various other projects. Mom to 3 in the deep blue part of Georgia.
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The Twin Stars and the Soccer Superstar
Perfect for fans of Laurie Morrison and Jenn Bishop, this lively middle-grade mystery follows a vibrant group of teens and tweens navigating grief,...
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Super excited that my middle grade debut is now Simon & Schuster official!
#kidlit #MG #fiction
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#kidlit #MG #fiction
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I don’t know, I still randomly trip out over the fact that the President told states to specifically gerrymander for him. And they did.
December 5, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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I'll admit I don't know much about judicial review, but is there any other democracy where supposedly neutral arbiters of the law consistently produce "neutral arbitration" that consistently advances the goals of the political party who gave them their jobs?
BREAKING: Supreme Court sides with Texas Republicans in fight over congressional map. The new gerrymandered map will be used in the 2026 midterms. The vote is 6–3, with the Republican appointees siding with Texas.
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I'll admit I don't know much about judicial review, but is there any other democracy where supposedly neutral arbiters of the law consistently produce "neutral arbitration" that consistently advances the goals of the political party who gave them their jobs?
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Does the public have any sort of representatives in the government who might get the ball rolling on that?
Rand Paul tells me that he wants the full video of the Venezuelan boat strike released.
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
“And I think if the public sees images of people clinging to boat debris and being blown up, I think that there is a chance that finally, the public will get interested enough in this to stop this.”
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Does the public have any sort of representatives in the government who might get the ball rolling on that?
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Becoming Selene -- Mean Girls
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“Researchers who study peer relationships have found that there are actually two different kinds of peer popularity. Sociometric popularity is the...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I blog about transitioning from parenting kids to parenting teens. Content comes from readers who share anonymously.
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Our friend just passed away from cancer and I wanted to share an organization that has served his family so well during his 8 years post-diagnosis. His kids have benefited so much from Camp Kesem. Their summer camp counselors show up for them all year long.
www.kesem.org
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Free, fun support for kids whose parents have cancer | Kesem
Kesem offers free camps and year-round programs for children facing a parent’s cancer, providing fun, connection, and a lasting community of hope and support.
www.kesem.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Our friend just passed away from cancer and I wanted to share an organization that has served his family so well during his 8 years post-diagnosis. His kids have benefited so much from Camp Kesem. Their summer camp counselors show up for them all year long.
www.kesem.org
www.kesem.org
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The Gala Pie from Great British Bake Off #ithauntsme
I don't want your spotify wrapped I want to know what were your top 5 intrusive thoughts this year
December 4, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Gala Pie from Great British Bake Off #ithauntsme
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Some perspective
December 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Some perspective
THIS.
It’s murder. Forget war crimes. There’s no war. It was murder.
It’s murder. Forget war crimes. There’s no war. It was murder.
Those survivors, who supposedly failed to "cease all combat activities" by trying to radio for help while clinging to flaming wreckage after their boat suddenly exploded for reasons completely unknown to them, died having no idea they were ever in "combat" with the US Navy at all.
December 4, 2025 at 3:31 AM
THIS.
It’s murder. Forget war crimes. There’s no war. It was murder.
It’s murder. Forget war crimes. There’s no war. It was murder.
Hmmmm. Not sure it’s the “message” that’s the problem.
“Are you concerned #TN7 was closer than in the past?”
@RepTimBurchett (R): “Yeah. We have a real problem and we need to wake up… Republicans do a terrible job of messaging.”
@RepTimBurchett (R): “Yeah. We have a real problem and we need to wake up… Republicans do a terrible job of messaging.”
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Hmmmm. Not sure it’s the “message” that’s the problem.
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Outstanding reporting today from the New Media at the Pentagon.
December 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Outstanding reporting today from the New Media at the Pentagon.
Apparently the state of GA passed a law that precludes pet owners from directly receiving advice from the ASPCA pet poison hotline.
December 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Apparently the state of GA passed a law that precludes pet owners from directly receiving advice from the ASPCA pet poison hotline.
Indeed.
The Kids won't understand but it wasn't that long ago that a cabinet secretary having an affair -any affair - would have been a big scandal and some of the very objective journalists who would have made it one are still with us
December 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Indeed.
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i'd say the midterm-level turnout for a special election is even more ominous than the swing
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
i'd say the midterm-level turnout for a special election is even more ominous than the swing
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Republican senators reading the tea leaves from TN-07?
Senators warm to Obamacare subsidy talks
Republicans at a hearing said they wanted a deal with Democrats, but no compromise emerged.
www.politico.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Republican senators reading the tea leaves from TN-07?
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Current US Policy:
If you’re suspected of trafficking a small amount of drugs with no evidence, we will murder you, but if you’re convicted of trafficking an enormous amount of drugs with copious evidence, we will pardon you. Because we are currently a very stupid country.
If you’re suspected of trafficking a small amount of drugs with no evidence, we will murder you, but if you’re convicted of trafficking an enormous amount of drugs with copious evidence, we will pardon you. Because we are currently a very stupid country.
December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Current US Policy:
If you’re suspected of trafficking a small amount of drugs with no evidence, we will murder you, but if you’re convicted of trafficking an enormous amount of drugs with copious evidence, we will pardon you. Because we are currently a very stupid country.
If you’re suspected of trafficking a small amount of drugs with no evidence, we will murder you, but if you’re convicted of trafficking an enormous amount of drugs with copious evidence, we will pardon you. Because we are currently a very stupid country.
Read then get this in front of everyone you know.
Thank you, @lollardfish.bsky.social
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Thank you, @lollardfish.bsky.social
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I Shouldn’t Have to Dehumanize My Son to Get Him Support
Instead of focusing on the challenges facing disabled people, we should emphasize goals.
www.thenation.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Read then get this in front of everyone you know.
Thank you, @lollardfish.bsky.social
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Thank you, @lollardfish.bsky.social
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Just met a great kid who wanted to tell me all about his pet spider. The size of his hand. I’d never heard of a Goliath Birdeater before today.
I love talking to children.
I love talking to children.
December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Just met a great kid who wanted to tell me all about his pet spider. The size of his hand. I’d never heard of a Goliath Birdeater before today.
I love talking to children.
I love talking to children.
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500+ new people signed up with @runforsomething.net
to run for office since last night. 2026 will be a great year to run for office & it's not too late (just barely!) to get started! runforwhat.net
to run for office since last night. 2026 will be a great year to run for office & it's not too late (just barely!) to get started! runforwhat.net
December 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
500+ new people signed up with @runforsomething.net
to run for office since last night. 2026 will be a great year to run for office & it's not too late (just barely!) to get started! runforwhat.net
to run for office since last night. 2026 will be a great year to run for office & it's not too late (just barely!) to get started! runforwhat.net
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Avg swing in specials to Congress is 17 pts left since 2024. But bc they've been so low-turnout, the data b4 last night suggested a 100% turnout (relative to the past midterm) special would have swung closer to 6-7 points. So TN-7 (13 pts) is updating priors about the share of swing that's turnout
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Avg swing in specials to Congress is 17 pts left since 2024. But bc they've been so low-turnout, the data b4 last night suggested a 100% turnout (relative to the past midterm) special would have swung closer to 6-7 points. So TN-7 (13 pts) is updating priors about the share of swing that's turnout
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TN07 is a story about gerrymandering: the GOP cracked Nashville into 3 districts when it redrew the 2022 map, destroying the Dem seat there.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 AM
TN07 is a story about gerrymandering: the GOP cracked Nashville into 3 districts when it redrew the 2022 map, destroying the Dem seat there.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
Fast-forward: a section of Nashville, which just 5 years ago had a Dem representative, is now voting Dem by huge margins but it's been designed to not matter.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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50 days
December 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
50 days
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What does it say about this country that that the kind of open, rank bigotry Trump administration officials regularly express towards black immigrants apparently has no social cost because of the number of Americans who quietly agree or don't care.
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
What does it say about this country that that the kind of open, rank bigotry Trump administration officials regularly express towards black immigrants apparently has no social cost because of the number of Americans who quietly agree or don't care.
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Guess it’s hard to argue with that logic.
NYT: Is the President tired?
Ms. Leavitt: Would a weary President be able to deliver a racist rant like that one?
Ms. Leavitt: Would a weary President be able to deliver a racist rant like that one?
December 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Guess it’s hard to argue with that logic.