Kris M Beal
@krismbeal.bsky.social
Former non profit exec. Accidental organizer. Local work is pretty darn fun. 😎🪩☕️ Opinions are my own.
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It's not moral character.
It's not American culture.
It's not that we can't talk to each other anymore.
It's. The. Broken. Anti-democratic. Political. Institutions.
It's not American culture.
It's not that we can't talk to each other anymore.
It's. The. Broken. Anti-democratic. Political. Institutions.
The problem isn't that we can't talk to each other
The marketplace has heard the ideas
Large supermajorities reject them
Yet our anti-democratic political institutions allow the 20-25% that like those ideas to capture & control all the institutions
The problem is the anti-democratic institutions
The marketplace has heard the ideas
Large supermajorities reject them
Yet our anti-democratic political institutions allow the 20-25% that like those ideas to capture & control all the institutions
The problem is the anti-democratic institutions
CNN has a show with a similar line. That the problem with this country is we just aren’t talking to each other.
It’s the kind of diagnosis that a toddler would land on.
It’s the kind of diagnosis that a toddler would land on.
December 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
It's not moral character.
It's not American culture.
It's not that we can't talk to each other anymore.
It's. The. Broken. Anti-democratic. Political. Institutions.
It's not American culture.
It's not that we can't talk to each other anymore.
It's. The. Broken. Anti-democratic. Political. Institutions.
The govt Christmas reels in FB are awful.
December 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The govt Christmas reels in FB are awful.
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The DOJ identified at least 10 co-conspirators who worked with Epstein and Maxwell. It’s obvious to anyone with two eyes that Epstein and Maxwell were engaged in organized crime, yet NO ONE ELSE involved in Epstein’s sex trafficking ring has faced criminal charges. Why?
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The DOJ identified at least 10 co-conspirators who worked with Epstein and Maxwell. It’s obvious to anyone with two eyes that Epstein and Maxwell were engaged in organized crime, yet NO ONE ELSE involved in Epstein’s sex trafficking ring has faced criminal charges. Why?
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In case people tell you that public criticism of the court doesn’t matter, here’s Brett Kavanaugh trying to walk back what he said in the ICE roving patrol case - when he blessed racial profiling & called the stops prompt.
He was lambasted; @akalhan.bsky.social coined the term “Kavanaugh stops”
He was lambasted; @akalhan.bsky.social coined the term “Kavanaugh stops”
December 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In case people tell you that public criticism of the court doesn’t matter, here’s Brett Kavanaugh trying to walk back what he said in the ICE roving patrol case - when he blessed racial profiling & called the stops prompt.
He was lambasted; @akalhan.bsky.social coined the term “Kavanaugh stops”
He was lambasted; @akalhan.bsky.social coined the term “Kavanaugh stops”
Three years ago today.
Sigh.
They really did an outstanding job.
Sigh.
They really did an outstanding job.
December 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Three years ago today.
Sigh.
They really did an outstanding job.
Sigh.
They really did an outstanding job.
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I kind of like this whole “We won’t buy your liquor but we will air your state-suppressed news stories” niche that Canada’s apparently carved out.
December 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I kind of like this whole “We won’t buy your liquor but we will air your state-suppressed news stories” niche that Canada’s apparently carved out.
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The New York Times investigated 346 people who donated at least $250,000 to Trump and found that more than half of them (197) have received pardons, jobs, government contracts, special treatment, or favors.
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office
Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The New York Times investigated 346 people who donated at least $250,000 to Trump and found that more than half of them (197) have received pardons, jobs, government contracts, special treatment, or favors.
People need to pivot now and redirect to JD. Ask him questions. Get him on the record. Get all the stuff we know about him out… again.
Repeat.
My fear is relying on T and E files piece.
Repeat.
My fear is relying on T and E files piece.
December 21, 2025 at 5:46 AM
People need to pivot now and redirect to JD. Ask him questions. Get him on the record. Get all the stuff we know about him out… again.
Repeat.
My fear is relying on T and E files piece.
Repeat.
My fear is relying on T and E files piece.
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Hey! Remember when Barr (Bondi) withheld the Mueller (Epstein) documents for weeks so he (she) could mischaracterize what was in the Mueller (Epstein) Report and spin the findings for three weeks and then over-redact them? I sure do!
December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Hey! Remember when Barr (Bondi) withheld the Mueller (Epstein) documents for weeks so he (she) could mischaracterize what was in the Mueller (Epstein) Report and spin the findings for three weeks and then over-redact them? I sure do!
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Chile's next president, José Antonio Kast, is the son of a Nazi who fled Germany after World War II.
Chile’s Trump? Ariel Dorfman on the Election of Pinochet Admirer José Antonio Kast
José Antonio Kast has won Chile’s presidential election, with the far-right leader getting about 58% of the vote in Sunday’s runoff against Jeannette Jara, a member of the Communist Party who served a...
www.democracynow.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Chile's next president, José Antonio Kast, is the son of a Nazi who fled Germany after World War II.
Excellent.
President Trump's chief of staff had a reputation for keeping the White House very disciplined.
Until today, apparently.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
Until today, apparently.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/u...
December 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Excellent.
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Trump's DOJ keeps brining bogus criminal charges against critics, grand juries keep just saying "no." www.ms.now/deadline-whi...
Chicago grand jurors continue stunning streak of rejecting Trump DOJ indictments
Yet another grand jury declined to approve felony charges in a case alleging an assault on law enforcement.
www.ms.now
December 11, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Trump's DOJ keeps brining bogus criminal charges against critics, grand juries keep just saying "no." www.ms.now/deadline-whi...
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The US government is now a mafia organization.
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The US government is now a mafia organization.
San Luis Obispo, CA 🙄
She filed today.
She filed today.
December 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
San Luis Obispo, CA 🙄
She filed today.
She filed today.
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It is absolutely wild that the guy who won’t stop yelling about law and order is now personally stepping in to keep January 6 documents hidden from the police officers who were attacked that day. He knows exactly what’s in those files and he is terrified the country will see it.
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It is absolutely wild that the guy who won’t stop yelling about law and order is now personally stepping in to keep January 6 documents hidden from the police officers who were attacked that day. He knows exactly what’s in those files and he is terrified the country will see it.
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Also, for regional news, don't forget valuable nonprofits like the Texas Observer, Nebraska Examiner, and Mississippi Free Press.
* @texasobserver.org
* @nebraskaexaminer.com
* @mississippifreepress.org
* @texasobserver.org
* @nebraskaexaminer.com
* @mississippifreepress.org
December 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Also, for regional news, don't forget valuable nonprofits like the Texas Observer, Nebraska Examiner, and Mississippi Free Press.
* @texasobserver.org
* @nebraskaexaminer.com
* @mississippifreepress.org
* @texasobserver.org
* @nebraskaexaminer.com
* @mississippifreepress.org
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The Supreme Court sided with this dissent:
Um.... This is an actual judicial opinion (dissenting in the TX gerrymandering case)
December 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The Supreme Court sided with this dissent:
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Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
Fellowship
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December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Hey all,
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
The Onion is accepting applicants for our writing, video and graphics fellowships.
Fellowships last six months, pay well, and provide full benefits.
You can apply at theonion.com/fellowship.
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🚨🚨🚨Senator Mark Kelly with a special announcement. 1/2
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
🚨🚨🚨Senator Mark Kelly with a special announcement. 1/2
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Since I haven’t seen anyone mention this: When the U.S. commits war crimes it puts our troops in danger also, as it gives a green light to other countries that they can do the same to us
December 2, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Since I haven’t seen anyone mention this: When the U.S. commits war crimes it puts our troops in danger also, as it gives a green light to other countries that they can do the same to us
The presidents doctor is a chiropractor 🤣🤣🤣
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The presidents doctor is a chiropractor 🤣🤣🤣
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The Texas Quote of the Day:
"I get a lot of cracks about my hair, mostly from men who don't have any. "
----- former Texas governor Ann Richards, known (partly) for her immaculate silver locks
"I get a lot of cracks about my hair, mostly from men who don't have any. "
----- former Texas governor Ann Richards, known (partly) for her immaculate silver locks
November 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Texas Quote of the Day:
"I get a lot of cracks about my hair, mostly from men who don't have any. "
----- former Texas governor Ann Richards, known (partly) for her immaculate silver locks
"I get a lot of cracks about my hair, mostly from men who don't have any. "
----- former Texas governor Ann Richards, known (partly) for her immaculate silver locks
Even this guy knows it’s bad….
President Donald Trump said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured him he did not order the deaths of survivors in a strike.
Trump ‘Wouldn’t Have Wanted’ Second Strike on Venezuela Boat
www.newsweek.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Even this guy knows it’s bad….
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running. This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
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The House and Senate are both investigating Pete’s war crimes
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The House and Senate are both investigating Pete’s war crimes