Melinda Merkel Iyer
@iyer-report.bsky.social
AZ native. Mom. Co-founder @sosarizona.org & @azcebvus.bsky.social. Poodle lover. I'll never get those 2 hours back from Mad Max Fury Road.
Read my newest piece for the CEBV Weekly:
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Lessons from November 2025
The age of the "corporate Democratic moderate" is over. Arizona Democrats would do well to listen.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Read my newest piece for the CEBV Weekly:
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This is food for thought, and definitely worth a read.
"For Americans to defeat fascism, one thing must change: Our love affair with convenience."
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"For Americans to defeat fascism, one thing must change: Our love affair with convenience."
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Every Dollar Spent and Bit of Attention Paid is a Vote
Make sure the way you spend your money, time and attention is a vote for freedom, not fascism.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This is food for thought, and definitely worth a read.
"For Americans to defeat fascism, one thing must change: Our love affair with convenience."
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"For Americans to defeat fascism, one thing must change: Our love affair with convenience."
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City of Phoenix policy "does not permit political content" 👏🏼
Other airports are refusing to play it as a violation of the Hatch Act
What's your hometown airport doing? Thank them if they're holding firm — and hold them accountable if they're not
www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
Other airports are refusing to play it as a violation of the Hatch Act
What's your hometown airport doing? Thank them if they're holding firm — and hold them accountable if they're not
www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport won't play 'political' message blaming Democrats for shutdown
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport joined a handful of other airports across the country that have refused to display a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government ...
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October 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
City of Phoenix policy "does not permit political content" 👏🏼
Other airports are refusing to play it as a violation of the Hatch Act
What's your hometown airport doing? Thank them if they're holding firm — and hold them accountable if they're not
www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
Other airports are refusing to play it as a violation of the Hatch Act
What's your hometown airport doing? Thank them if they're holding firm — and hold them accountable if they're not
www.kjzz.org/politics/202...
"Today the president is taking credit for a cease-fire in Gaza. But who, in America, was first in calling for that exact thing?
Students on campuses.
And what happened to them? They were banned from their own public spaces, all over the country."
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Students on campuses.
And what happened to them? They were banned from their own public spaces, all over the country."
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Gaza and Protest
Why freedom of speech matters
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October 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"Today the president is taking credit for a cease-fire in Gaza. But who, in America, was first in calling for that exact thing?
Students on campuses.
And what happened to them? They were banned from their own public spaces, all over the country."
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Students on campuses.
And what happened to them? They were banned from their own public spaces, all over the country."
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this is, hands down, the best video I've seen on men's influencer content and it's not close either
September 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
this is, hands down, the best video I've seen on men's influencer content and it's not close either
US citizen, carrying proof they refused to believe.
Tick infested facility, was not allowed to shower for 23 days, lost 26 pounds for not being given enough food, not allowed a phone call.
"Immigration authorities are not supposed to detain US citizens." No kidding.
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Tick infested facility, was not allowed to shower for 23 days, lost 26 pounds for not being given enough food, not allowed a phone call.
"Immigration authorities are not supposed to detain US citizens." No kidding.
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18-year-old U.S. citizen detained by border officials said conditions were so bad he lost 26 pounds, almost self-deported
Francisco Erwin Galicia said he didn't shower for 23 days and was not provided with enough food while detained
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July 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
US citizen, carrying proof they refused to believe.
Tick infested facility, was not allowed to shower for 23 days, lost 26 pounds for not being given enough food, not allowed a phone call.
"Immigration authorities are not supposed to detain US citizens." No kidding.
www.cbsnews.com/news/us-citi...
Tick infested facility, was not allowed to shower for 23 days, lost 26 pounds for not being given enough food, not allowed a phone call.
"Immigration authorities are not supposed to detain US citizens." No kidding.
www.cbsnews.com/news/us-citi...
Waking up to news of our Dear Leader's latest tariff tantrum. Aren't prices high enough? Isn't the rest of the world pissed at us enough?
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July 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Waking up to news of our Dear Leader's latest tariff tantrum. Aren't prices high enough? Isn't the rest of the world pissed at us enough?
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We hunted down everything from the tax bill that just passed that might hit you in the wallet. It's... a lot. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
See How Trump’s Big Bill Could Affect Your Taxes, Health Care and Other Finances (Gift Article)
The wide-ranging domestic policy legislation could impact taxes, clean energy choices, health care access and more.
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July 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We hunted down everything from the tax bill that just passed that might hit you in the wallet. It's... a lot. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
🎯 "Today's largest force in US politics is antiestablishment fury at a system rigged by big corporations & the wealthy to get them even more wealth & power. The corporate Dem establishment is Dems' biggest problem, standing in the way of a blueprint for the future."
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The Corporate Democrat’s Biggest Nightmare
He’s on the way to becoming mayor of New York City
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June 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🎯 "Today's largest force in US politics is antiestablishment fury at a system rigged by big corporations & the wealthy to get them even more wealth & power. The corporate Dem establishment is Dems' biggest problem, standing in the way of a blueprint for the future."
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Paging @gallego.senate.gov
Also notable that listening to voters and running on cost of living did not involve throwing trans kids under the bus, which many Dems these days seem to assume is necessary in order to win
June 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Paging @gallego.senate.gov
Wow. Zohran Mamdani's inspiring victory is revealing some Democratic Party insiders for who they really are.
June 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Wow. Zohran Mamdani's inspiring victory is revealing some Democratic Party insiders for who they really are.
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“Ask your Supreme Court Justice which medical procedure is right for you.”
June 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“Ask your Supreme Court Justice which medical procedure is right for you.”
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The job of a good message is not to say what is popular. It is to make popular what we need said.
May 23, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The job of a good message is not to say what is popular. It is to make popular what we need said.
THIS.
Voters want representatives they can believe in - who inspire them and give them confidence they'll fight for them. Not squishy, fascist-lite politicians.
Democrats' approval ratings are in the toilet because they're spending too much time trying to race Republicans to the bottom.
Voters want representatives they can believe in - who inspire them and give them confidence they'll fight for them. Not squishy, fascist-lite politicians.
Democrats' approval ratings are in the toilet because they're spending too much time trying to race Republicans to the bottom.
It's not our job to win elections! It's Dems' job! And right now they suck at it because they're not listening to their goddamn base!
why would you say this out loud. why would you give us this lmao
June 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
THIS.
Voters want representatives they can believe in - who inspire them and give them confidence they'll fight for them. Not squishy, fascist-lite politicians.
Democrats' approval ratings are in the toilet because they're spending too much time trying to race Republicans to the bottom.
Voters want representatives they can believe in - who inspire them and give them confidence they'll fight for them. Not squishy, fascist-lite politicians.
Democrats' approval ratings are in the toilet because they're spending too much time trying to race Republicans to the bottom.
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OPINION | More than three decades of studies have found stadiums to be consistent money pits, unjustified as worthwhile public investments
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Lawmakers should consider these questions before giving a billionaire a stadium bailout
Arizona Diamondbacks stadium tax subsidy proposal raises questions about redirecting $1 billion in public funds to billionaire team owner Ken Kendrick
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May 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
OPINION | More than three decades of studies have found stadiums to be consistent money pits, unjustified as worthwhile public investments
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You are either pro-democracy or pro-authoritarian. Being "neutral" functionally means being pro-authoritarian.
April 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
You are either pro-democracy or pro-authoritarian. Being "neutral" functionally means being pro-authoritarian.
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1/4. On the White House’s theory, if they abduct you, get you on a helicopter, get to international waters, shoot you in the head, and drop your corpse into the ocean, that is legal, because it is the conduct of foreign affairs.
April 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
1/4. On the White House’s theory, if they abduct you, get you on a helicopter, get to international waters, shoot you in the head, and drop your corpse into the ocean, that is legal, because it is the conduct of foreign affairs.
The first rule of resisting tyranny is "Do not obey in advance." This cowardly behavior from the UA is appalling & infuriating.
Our universities are "hubs of cultural dynamism in a state that could otherwise be a backwater." Admin needs to buck up & act like it.
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Our universities are "hubs of cultural dynamism in a state that could otherwise be a backwater." Admin needs to buck up & act like it.
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Tim Steller's column: University of Arizona submissive to GOP's higher ed opponents
For Star subscribers: Arizona's GOP leadership is acting as enforcers of the will of President Trump in his attacks on universities. The U of A and other universities have been
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April 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The first rule of resisting tyranny is "Do not obey in advance." This cowardly behavior from the UA is appalling & infuriating.
Our universities are "hubs of cultural dynamism in a state that could otherwise be a backwater." Admin needs to buck up & act like it.
tucson.com/news/local/s...
Our universities are "hubs of cultural dynamism in a state that could otherwise be a backwater." Admin needs to buck up & act like it.
tucson.com/news/local/s...
"Tesla’s value remains wildly inflated because people still believe Musk matters more than he does. Break that illusion, and both his influence and his empire begin to wobble."
It's time to push our non-fascist electeds to leave the Bad Place.
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It's time to push our non-fascist electeds to leave the Bad Place.
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X-ing out X
The power and promise of collective non-cooperation
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April 13, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"Tesla’s value remains wildly inflated because people still believe Musk matters more than he does. Break that illusion, and both his influence and his empire begin to wobble."
It's time to push our non-fascist electeds to leave the Bad Place.
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It's time to push our non-fascist electeds to leave the Bad Place.
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😤 🗣️ Just when you thought #AZLeg Republicans couldn't sink any lower, they cooked up an idea to strip money from vulnerable families and tear disabled kids from their homes. WE HAVE GOT TO SPEAK OUT. Here's how 👇
Harming vulnerable families over political games and budget cuts. Bad ideas headed for a vote (because of course they are). Time to write veto requests for a heap of garbage bills, friends!
CEBV Weekly: April 14, 2025
Harming vulnerable families over political games and budget cuts. Bad ideas headed for a vote. Time to write veto requests for a heap of garbage bills.
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April 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
😤 🗣️ Just when you thought #AZLeg Republicans couldn't sink any lower, they cooked up an idea to strip money from vulnerable families and tear disabled kids from their homes. WE HAVE GOT TO SPEAK OUT. Here's how 👇
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Shame on Planned Parenthood of Arizona for dropping their trans patients because of threats from Trump.
What happens when they make you stop providing abortions? Birth control? PReP? Gonna roll over then too?
These orgs complying are cowardly.
What happens when they make you stop providing abortions? Birth control? PReP? Gonna roll over then too?
These orgs complying are cowardly.
GIGANTIC YELLOW WARNING: we don't serve transsexuals.
HAPPY REGULAR WEBSITE: care. no matter what.
can't make this shit up man
HAPPY REGULAR WEBSITE: care. no matter what.
can't make this shit up man
April 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Shame on Planned Parenthood of Arizona for dropping their trans patients because of threats from Trump.
What happens when they make you stop providing abortions? Birth control? PReP? Gonna roll over then too?
These orgs complying are cowardly.
What happens when they make you stop providing abortions? Birth control? PReP? Gonna roll over then too?
These orgs complying are cowardly.
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"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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April 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Please, if you love anything about this life, stop using ChatGPT and other GenAI. Just stop. Don't use it to dunk on it, don't use it for a laugh, just stop and let that shit wither.
April 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Please, if you love anything about this life, stop using ChatGPT and other GenAI. Just stop. Don't use it to dunk on it, don't use it for a laugh, just stop and let that shit wither.