Bev Payton
@bevpayton.bsky.social
Retired public relations consultant, former newspaper (remember those?) journalist, mom of 4, grandmom of 6. Love #bicycle-touring, #kayak-touring and #scuba diving. Grief stricken over last election. What the hell happened to our country?
This is one of the best, most thoughtful essays I have read about why so many poor, white people voted for Trump, and what needs to be done so we really do get our country back.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:38 PM
This is one of the best, most thoughtful essays I have read about why so many poor, white people voted for Trump, and what needs to be done so we really do get our country back.
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Exactly this!
“Why aren’t Americans stopping this?!”
We’re trying.
But we don’t have snap elections or no-confidence votes, our political system has evolved to strangle popular opposition(especially in the Democratic Party), the establishment with agency is indifferent, and no one gives a damn about us.
We’re trying.
But we don’t have snap elections or no-confidence votes, our political system has evolved to strangle popular opposition(especially in the Democratic Party), the establishment with agency is indifferent, and no one gives a damn about us.
December 28, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Exactly this!
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Well I think we need to call our Governors because we the people need support. HOUSE AND SENATE IS NOT DOING THEIR JOB. THESE ACTS MUST BE STOPPED.
December 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Well I think we need to call our Governors because we the people need support. HOUSE AND SENATE IS NOT DOING THEIR JOB. THESE ACTS MUST BE STOPPED.
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“In one of the most astonishing political transformations in the history of democracy,” Hitler destroyed “a constitutional republic through constitutional means,” Timothy W. Ryback wrote in January.
Revisit one of The Atlantic’s most-read stories of 2025: theatln.tc/wPdKTofM
Revisit one of The Atlantic’s most-read stories of 2025: theatln.tc/wPdKTofM
December 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
“In one of the most astonishing political transformations in the history of democracy,” Hitler destroyed “a constitutional republic through constitutional means,” Timothy W. Ryback wrote in January.
Revisit one of The Atlantic’s most-read stories of 2025: theatln.tc/wPdKTofM
Revisit one of The Atlantic’s most-read stories of 2025: theatln.tc/wPdKTofM
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American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK, Jr. The guy is a tinpot dictator.
December 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK, Jr. The guy is a tinpot dictator.
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The DOJ has filed 25 anti-voting lawsuits this election cycle — over half of the 43 total. This willingness to challenge state voter rolls, pursue 2024 election files and more shows its commitment to weakening voting protections and becoming “Trump’s DOJ.”
Trump’s DOJ Filed Half the Anti-Voting Lawsuits This Election Cycle
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The DOJ has filed 25 anti-voting lawsuits this election cycle — over half of the 43 total. This willingness to challenge state voter rolls, pursue 2024 election files and more shows its commitment to weakening voting protections and becoming “Trump’s DOJ.”
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HALLELUJAH!! Their attempt to brainwash the country into a Christofascist cult is backfiring.
‘The U.S. is undergoing its fastest religious shift in modern history, marked by a rapid increase in the religiously unaffiliated and numerous church closures nationwide.’
www.axios.com/2025/12/26/g...
‘The U.S. is undergoing its fastest religious shift in modern history, marked by a rapid increase in the religiously unaffiliated and numerous church closures nationwide.’
www.axios.com/2025/12/26/g...
The great unchurching of America
A seismic shift in religion is upon U.S.
www.axios.com
December 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
HALLELUJAH!! Their attempt to brainwash the country into a Christofascist cult is backfiring.
‘The U.S. is undergoing its fastest religious shift in modern history, marked by a rapid increase in the religiously unaffiliated and numerous church closures nationwide.’
www.axios.com/2025/12/26/g...
‘The U.S. is undergoing its fastest religious shift in modern history, marked by a rapid increase in the religiously unaffiliated and numerous church closures nationwide.’
www.axios.com/2025/12/26/g...
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None of this would be happening if Republicans had held Trump accountable after his January 6 insurrection.
Remember that.
Remember that.
December 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
None of this would be happening if Republicans had held Trump accountable after his January 6 insurrection.
Remember that.
Remember that.
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If Merrick Garland truly believed no one was above the law, the biggest criminal the world has ever seen would be in prison RIGHT NOW! Shame to Merrick Garland, probably the biggest failure our country has ever had the unfortunate displeasure of watching dissolve into pure humiliation and dishonor.
December 28, 2025 at 12:26 AM
If Merrick Garland truly believed no one was above the law, the biggest criminal the world has ever seen would be in prison RIGHT NOW! Shame to Merrick Garland, probably the biggest failure our country has ever had the unfortunate displeasure of watching dissolve into pure humiliation and dishonor.
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Filming them committing terrorism is now itself an act of terrorism?
December 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Filming them committing terrorism is now itself an act of terrorism?
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If the Epstein files have proven anything, it’s that the justice system isn’t broken; it’s working exactly as it was built to do: to shield the rich and powerful from accountability while victims are buried, ignored, or silenced.
December 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
If the Epstein files have proven anything, it’s that the justice system isn’t broken; it’s working exactly as it was built to do: to shield the rich and powerful from accountability while victims are buried, ignored, or silenced.
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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Group of Epstein abuse survivors say they have received death threats
In a signed statement, 28 victims say they are bracing for blame for their abuse and threats of harm
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In a signed statement, 28 victims say they are bracing for blame for their abuse and threats of harm
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Group of Epstein abuse survivors say they have received death threats
In a signed statement, 28 victims say they are bracing for blame for their abuse and threats of harm
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Group of Epstein abuse survivors say they have received death threats
In a signed statement, 28 victims say they are bracing for blame for their abuse and threats of harm
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
In a signed statement, 28 victims say they are bracing for blame for their abuse and threats of harm
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Embarrassed, angry, stressed,
but hopeful that one day soon the HE and this regime will face retribution!
but hopeful that one day soon the HE and this regime will face retribution!
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Embarrassed, angry, stressed,
but hopeful that one day soon the HE and this regime will face retribution!
but hopeful that one day soon the HE and this regime will face retribution!
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Political disagreements should never be settled in the Colosseum.
They should always be settled in the arena of ideas.
It’s time to end the Republican shutdown and Save Healthcare.
They should always be settled in the arena of ideas.
It’s time to end the Republican shutdown and Save Healthcare.
October 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Political disagreements should never be settled in the Colosseum.
They should always be settled in the arena of ideas.
It’s time to end the Republican shutdown and Save Healthcare.
They should always be settled in the arena of ideas.
It’s time to end the Republican shutdown and Save Healthcare.
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I love Malcom but he often veers into hyperbole.
Not this time.
They’re framing that ANYONE who resists them is a TERRORIST.
Not this time.
They’re framing that ANYONE who resists them is a TERRORIST.
October 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I love Malcom but he often veers into hyperbole.
Not this time.
They’re framing that ANYONE who resists them is a TERRORIST.
Not this time.
They’re framing that ANYONE who resists them is a TERRORIST.
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Enough is enough. Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23. The people of Arizona have a right to be represented in Congress.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
October 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Enough is enough. Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23. The people of Arizona have a right to be represented in Congress.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?
HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.
HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.
October 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Saturday is going to be huge, boisterous and joyful: “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never protested before. This is a place for you if you believe we don’t do kings in this country.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social to @maddow.msnbc.com
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
October 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Saturday is going to be huge, boisterous and joyful: “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never protested before. This is a place for you if you believe we don’t do kings in this country.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social to @maddow.msnbc.com
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
October 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Saturday is going to be huge, boisterous and joyful: “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never protested before. This is a place for you if you believe we don’t do kings in this country.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social to @maddow.msnbc.com
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
When resources shrink, citizens turn on each other—not by accident. As the top 400 hoard wealth, the middle class is gutted, public services collapse, and leaders stoke hate toward marginalized groups to distract from their own theft.
Don't fall for it!
Don't fall for it!
October 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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These are scary times, and it’s okay to feel afraid. The challenge is learning how to respond instead of retreating. This piece offers insight into managing that fear and transforming it into courage, understanding, and tangible steps forward.
The Fear Factor
The right and the left both use fear to drive politics, but the difference in how is striking
thinkbigpicture.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
These are scary times, and it’s okay to feel afraid. The challenge is learning how to respond instead of retreating. This piece offers insight into managing that fear and transforming it into courage, understanding, and tangible steps forward.
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"They are going to call protesters terrorists and they are going to call activist groups terrorist organizations and they are going to call foundations and donors terrorist funders and they are going to try to scare all of the above into not doing what they do."
We Are All Domestic Terrorists Now
Here comes the iron fist.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
September 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
"They are going to call protesters terrorists and they are going to call activist groups terrorist organizations and they are going to call foundations and donors terrorist funders and they are going to try to scare all of the above into not doing what they do."