Maria M. Cornelius
@mmcornelius.bsky.social
Editor, author, sportswriter, cat mom, dog mom, progressive, advocate; protect immigrants, DEI matters; racial justice and reparations are long overdue; support LGBTQIA+. Feral blue dot in East Tennessee. #breastcancer #survivor
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In 2016, UT Press published this book. Met with publisher this fall, and we will re-release the book in late spring 2026, which will mark 10 years since the death of Pat Summitt. The release will have new content and more stories as told by those who knew Coach Summitt best. (I need to get to work.)
Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell fields questions Dec. 11, 2025, during her media availability session. Click to watch. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell media Dec. 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell fields questions Dec. 11, 2025, during her media availability session. Click to watch. #ladyvols
Former Lady Vol Jordan Horston is preparing for her comeback with the Seattle Storm. Oliviyah Edwards is preparing to join Lady Vols basketball after she graduates high school in 2026 in Tacoma. The No. 2-ranked recruits in classes of 2019 and 2026 have connected on the court in Seattle. #ladyvols
Jordan Horston and Oliviyah Edwards connect on court
Lady Vols' No. 2-ranked recruits seven years apart work out in Seattle
247sports.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Former Lady Vol Jordan Horston is preparing for her comeback with the Seattle Storm. Oliviyah Edwards is preparing to join Lady Vols basketball after she graduates high school in 2026 in Tacoma. The No. 2-ranked recruits in classes of 2019 and 2026 have connected on the court in Seattle. #ladyvols
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Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base's waterfront.
Soon no Pearl Harbor survivors will be alive. People turn to other ways to learn about the bombing
Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base’s waterfront.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor have long been the center of a remembrance ceremony held each year on the military base's waterfront.
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Lawless thugs.
“While driving away, agents hurled pepper spray and flash-bang grenades into the crowd. One agent told community members, “Back up or gas will be deployed,” seconds before he threw a canister, a video shows.”
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/06/i...
“While driving away, agents hurled pepper spray and flash-bang grenades into the crowd. One agent told community members, “Back up or gas will be deployed,” seconds before he threw a canister, a video shows.”
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/06/i...
On day of Kristi Noem visit to Chicago, federal immigration agents use tear gas on Elgin crowd
Federal immigration agents deployed tear gas and pepper spray Saturday on a crowd that gathered to protest a prolonged arrest in a northwest Chicago suburb, angering neighbors who said it’s “uncall…
www.chicagotribune.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Lawless thugs.
“While driving away, agents hurled pepper spray and flash-bang grenades into the crowd. One agent told community members, “Back up or gas will be deployed,” seconds before he threw a canister, a video shows.”
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/06/i...
“While driving away, agents hurled pepper spray and flash-bang grenades into the crowd. One agent told community members, “Back up or gas will be deployed,” seconds before he threw a canister, a video shows.”
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/06/i...
Books are a reason to breathe ...
December 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Books are a reason to breathe ...
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Not only excellent reporting, this is the clearest and most plainly stated article I've seen in the mainstream media so far, mincing no words and pointing out every single one of the Trump admin's canards and misdirections.
As one of the quoted experts says, it's murder, full stop.
As one of the quoted experts says, it's murder, full stop.
December 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Not only excellent reporting, this is the clearest and most plainly stated article I've seen in the mainstream media so far, mincing no words and pointing out every single one of the Trump admin's canards and misdirections.
As one of the quoted experts says, it's murder, full stop.
As one of the quoted experts says, it's murder, full stop.
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Five bodies could investigate Hegseth for illegal strike orders, but Congress is politicized, the AG is loyal, and international courts ignore superpowers. The system is designed to shield power from accountability.
Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies
But none are likely to lead to charges.
www.salon.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Five bodies could investigate Hegseth for illegal strike orders, but Congress is politicized, the AG is loyal, and international courts ignore superpowers. The system is designed to shield power from accountability.
No such thing as too much Lady Vols basketball coverage. Click for column at Knox TN Today. #ladyvols
Lady Vols fly back from West Coast with win - Knox TN Today
The Lady Vols departed California with a much-needed win against Stanford on a two-game West Coast swing, and the team will get a brief rest with exams now underway at Tennessee. “We’ll have a couple ...
www.knoxtntoday.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
No such thing as too much Lady Vols basketball coverage. Click for column at Knox TN Today. #ladyvols
For those who like transcripts, everything Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell said after the Stanford game. #ladyvols
Everything Kim Caldwell said after Stanford game
Lady Vols basketball coach transcript and video of Dec. 3 media session
247sports.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
For those who like transcripts, everything Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell said after the Stanford game. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball takes second West Coast game against Stanford to depart California with a win. Click the pic for full game coverage. #ladyvols
Lady Vols battle for West Coast win
Lady Vols and Stanford renew classic rivalry as part of ACC/SEC Women's Basketball Challenge
247sports.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Lady Vols Basketball takes second West Coast game against Stanford to depart California with a win. Click the pic for full game coverage. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell and Talaysia Cooper field questions after the 65-62 win over Stanford on Dec. 3, 2025. Click to watch. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell, Talaysia Cooper post-game vs. Stanford
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December 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell and Talaysia Cooper field questions after the 65-62 win over Stanford on Dec. 3, 2025. Click to watch. #ladyvols
Lady Vols basketball highlights of 65-62 win over Stanford on Dec. 3, 2025, Click to watch. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball highlights of 65-62 win over Stanford
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December 4, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Lady Vols basketball highlights of 65-62 win over Stanford on Dec. 3, 2025, Click to watch. #ladyvols
QUICK TAKE: Lady Vols secureswin over Stanford with game-winning shot and defensive stop. #ladyvols
QUICK TAKE: Lady Vols nip Stanford on the road
Talaysia Cooper hits game-winner to salvage West Coast trip
247sports.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:56 AM
QUICK TAKE: Lady Vols secureswin over Stanford with game-winning shot and defensive stop. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball gets back on the court Wednesday night looking to bounce back against Stanford. Click pic to get ready for the game. #ladyvols
Lady Vols seek win on West Coast trip
Coach Kim Caldwell: 'We have to fix what we need to fix'
247sports.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Lady Vols Basketball gets back on the court Wednesday night looking to bounce back against Stanford. Click pic to get ready for the game. #ladyvols
Tennessee Volleyball will start NCAA postseason tourney as No. 7 seed and will play Utah State on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern in the first round in Tempe, Arizona. Video interviews with Coach Eve Rackham Watt, Caroline Kerr and Hayden Kubik. #ladyvols
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Lady Vols Volleyball Coach Eve Rackham Watt media pre-NCAA tourney
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December 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Tennessee Volleyball will start NCAA postseason tourney as No. 7 seed and will play Utah State on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern in the first round in Tempe, Arizona. Video interviews with Coach Eve Rackham Watt, Caroline Kerr and Hayden Kubik. #ladyvols
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No such thing as too much #ladyvols coverage: basketball seeks win in California on Wednesday and volleyball starts NCAA postseason Thursday in Arizona. Click to read at Knox TN Today.
Lady Vols seek to depart California with a win - Knox TN Today
The first stop of the West Coast road swing didn’t go Tennessee’s way, and the Lady Vols will seek to salvage the trip with a stop in Northern California to play Stanford. That game is set for Wednesd...
www.knoxtntoday.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
No such thing as too much #ladyvols coverage: basketball seeks win in California on Wednesday and volleyball starts NCAA postseason Thursday in Arizona. Click to read at Knox TN Today.
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"These people are garbage."
—Donald Trump, while being garbage.
“They took billions of dollars.”
—Donald Trump, while taking billions of dollars.
"They accomplish nothing."
—Donald Trump, while accomplishing nothing.
"All they do is complain."
—Donald Trump, while complaining.
#Projection
—Donald Trump, while being garbage.
“They took billions of dollars.”
—Donald Trump, while taking billions of dollars.
"They accomplish nothing."
—Donald Trump, while accomplishing nothing.
"All they do is complain."
—Donald Trump, while complaining.
#Projection
Trump on Somalis: "We're gonna go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country. Ilhan Omar is garbage. She's garbage. Her friends are garbage."
December 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"These people are garbage."
—Donald Trump, while being garbage.
“They took billions of dollars.”
—Donald Trump, while taking billions of dollars.
"They accomplish nothing."
—Donald Trump, while accomplishing nothing.
"All they do is complain."
—Donald Trump, while complaining.
#Projection
—Donald Trump, while being garbage.
“They took billions of dollars.”
—Donald Trump, while taking billions of dollars.
"They accomplish nothing."
—Donald Trump, while accomplishing nothing.
"All they do is complain."
—Donald Trump, while complaining.
#Projection
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Poetry.
We wanted to understand how regular Americans feel about the Trump administration. So we talked to three Russia-funded content farmers at a tea house in Islamabad.
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Poetry.
For those who like transcripts, everything Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell said after the UCLA game. #ladyvols
Everything Kim Caldwell said after UCLA game
Lady Vols basketball coach transcript and video of Nov. 30 media session
247sports.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
For those who like transcripts, everything Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell said after the UCLA game. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball drops first game on West Coast against UCLA. Click pic for full game coverage. #ladyvols
Mistakes throttle Lady Vols in West Coast matchup
Lady Vols will turn attention to Stanford in second game
247sports.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Lady Vols Basketball drops first game on West Coast against UCLA. Click pic for full game coverage. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball highlights of 99-77 loss to No. 3 UCLA on Nov. 30, 2025. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball highlights of 99-77 loss to UCLA
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December 1, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Lady Vols Basketball highlights of 99-77 loss to No. 3 UCLA on Nov. 30, 2025. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell and Janiah Barker field questions after the 99-77 loss at No. 3 UCLA. #ladyvols
Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell, Janiah Barker post-game vs. UCLA
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December 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell and Janiah Barker field questions after the 99-77 loss at No. 3 UCLA. #ladyvols
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So my book about Howard Zinn’s outsized life comes out August 2026. That’s now official. If you want me to come to your bookstore/library/community center/house party to talk about Zinn’s life and and what teaches us about how to beat back the bastards, please email [email protected]
November 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
So my book about Howard Zinn’s outsized life comes out August 2026. That’s now official. If you want me to come to your bookstore/library/community center/house party to talk about Zinn’s life and and what teaches us about how to beat back the bastards, please email [email protected]
Most flaccid president of my lifetime.
The White House launched a page on its website, titled the “Hall of Shame,” devoted to naming and shaming media outlets and reporters that publish stories President Trump disagrees with.
“Misleading. Biased. Exposed,” the site reads.
“Misleading. Biased. Exposed,” the site reads.
Trump ramps up reporter attacks with White House media bias tracker
A new White House webpage presents a “Hall of Shame” for news reports that the president disagrees with, coming after Trump voiced personal attacks on female reporters at ABC, CBS, the New York Times ...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Most flaccid president of my lifetime.
Need a lot more than "vigorous oversight."
The head of the Senate Armed Services Committee has vowed “vigorous oversight” following a Post report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of all crew members during the first U.S. strike on suspected drug smugglers in the Caribbean.
Senate committee vows ‘vigorous oversight’ in killing of boat strike survivors
The Republican-led committee’s pledge came after The Post reported that the defense secretary ordered that a U.S. strike on an alleged narcotics boat leave no survivors.
wapo.st
November 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Need a lot more than "vigorous oversight."