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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · 13d

with TPUSA?

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 13d

BREAKING: Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters says he is resigning. (Of course, he announced this on Fox News.)

www.koco.com/article/ryan...

Ryan Walters to resign as
Oklahoma state superintendent for private sector job
State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Wednesday that he will resign from office and take a job in the private sector.
VEWS
Updated: 10:46 PM CDT Sep 24, 2025

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · 14d

(but they definitely did)

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · 14d

this is the heart of it

Michelle Quist @michellequist.bsky.social · 14d

Magleby - somehow, Trende's maps don't have partisan bias. that suggests screening out maps that have partisan bias - maps that will pass the partisan symmetry test.

Selecting on outcome that we want - a big problem.

BINGO.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · 14d

Utah Republicans are attacking the credibility of a witness brought by Democrats after having used state money to hire a conservative activist who works for a conservative news/polling firm. Complete double standard.

Ben Winslow @benwinslow.bsky.social · 14d

Rep. Roberts questions the optics of this. Sen. Escamilla claps back that Dr. Trende has his own issues of bias.

"We are supposed to work as a legislature in a nonpartisan way for this process," she says.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · 14d

Hilarious to see Utah Republicans read old tweets and cry about bias when confronted with a loss in the realm of the courts. These folks have the thinnest skin imaginable and will do anything to stack the deck in their favor and hold onto power.

Ben Winslow @benwinslow.bsky.social · 14d

Rep. Owens now hints the maps the legislature has proposed are illegal.

"You just demeaned US," Chair Sandall says, getting angry and calling him "out of order."

Rep. Owens apologizes, but says they have a "suspicion." Chair Sandall is fuming.

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Hag Maiden @hagmaiden.bsky.social · 14d

This Redistricting committee meeting is absolutely unhinged. This legislation has such thin skin and fragile egos. It's telling the only 2 democrats on the committee are being attacked by everyone else

Ben Winslow @benwinslow.bsky.social · 14d

Rep. Owens now hints the maps the legislature has proposed are illegal.

"You just demeaned US," Chair Sandall says, getting angry and calling him "out of order."

Rep. Owens apologizes, but says they have a "suspicion." Chair Sandall is fuming.

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KUER @kuer.org · Sep 2

In addition to general medical research, there are also local impacts to consider – like studies addressing Utah’s health disparities.

Utah scientists worry health research could be swept up in DEI-targeted funding cuts

The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to cut nearly $800 million in NIH research funding for projects that relate to DEI topics. Utah researchers worry about what that means for…

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NPR @npr.org · Sep 2

More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.

Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report

More than 85 scientists say that a recent U.S. Department of Energy report is full of errors and misrepresents climate science.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Sep 2

nah

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 2

Hakeem Jeffries: "Donald Trump promised that he would lower housing costs on day one. Here's a suggestion for the Trump administration: try to legislate, and maybe we can find common ground in order to get something done for the American people."

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Jamison Foser @jamisonfoser.bsky.social · Sep 2

also, what do you think people conclude when they hear you say Donald Trump is a "wannabe king" who is "attacking the American people" (both true things Jeffries has said) and also that you want to find common ground with him?

Probably that your criticisms are insincere or that you're weak or both

Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · Sep 2

Oof. The Dems need to stop pretending, based on some imaginary focus group, that there’s some common ground with Trump. The key is to fight everywhere.

You should go study Neville Chamberlain’s attempt at “common ground.” It didn’t end well for his historical reputation. Or the world.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 2

Hakeem Jeffries: "Donald Trump promised that he would lower housing costs on day one. Here's a suggestion for the Trump administration: try to legislate, and maybe we can find common ground in order to get something done for the American people."

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Sep 2

It's not often that I get coerced into singing, but I couldn't pass up the chance to join Utah Health Workers United's labor chorus yesterday for a couple tunes! Appreciate opportunities to strengthen relationships with folks working to build collective power on behalf of a broad range of Utahns.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Sep 1

the R stands for "we support Right to work policies"

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DCCC @electdemocrats.bsky.social · Aug 31

NEW AD: Because of Republicans, the cost of beer is up this Labor Day weekend.

See how much more you’re paying at the store at HouseRepublicanPriceHike.com.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 30

erikaforslc.com

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 30

Great to get out in Liberty Wells with Erika Carlsen for SLC D5 this morning. First voter opened the door and exclaimed "you're Sen. Nate Blouin" 😊

Lots of folks asking about redistricting and what's going to happen over the next few weeks!👇👇👇

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · Aug 30

Every time your electricity bill goes up for the next 10 years, it can be traced back to this Administration’s actions.

They are making solar and wind power illegal to build in the United States. They are artificially restricting supply while demand is going up.

PBS News @pbsnews.org · Aug 30

The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry.
https://to.pbs.org/45HtATc

Trump administration cancels $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects

The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind ind...

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 29

This right here.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's unfortunate that Utah's "urban/rural" representatives won't stand up and speak out to protect our public lands from unfettered development. Fire management is important, but there are better tools at our disposal than this blunt object.

NPR @npr.org · Aug 29

The Trump administration argues that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule will help wildland firefighters. Fire researchers warn that more roads could exacerbate the problem.

The Trump administration wants to build more roads through national forests

The Trump administration argues that rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule will help wildland firefighters. Fire researchers warn that more roads could exacerbate the problem.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 28

So yeah the "urban and rural" thing is just a pretense to split up urban voters in one of the most urbanized states in the country, because urban voters tend to be more liberal than rural voters. That's it.

Ben Winslow @benwinslow.bsky.social · Aug 28

BREAKING NEWS: House Speaker Mike Schultz and Senate President J. Stuart Adams confirm they WILL redraw maps as the court has ordered in Utah's redistricting case. Their statement... #utpol

“Despite a misguided court ruling and an arbitrary 30-day deadline, the Utah Legislature will defend its constitutional authority and move forward with redrawing the state’s congressional map. The court’s order unconstitutionally ties the Legislature’s hands by mandating certain redistricting criteria when the U.S. and Utah constitutions leave it to the people’s representatives in the legislature to redistrict.

“We can and will continue to pursue the same goal we have had from the outset—for each member of Congress to represent both urban and rural voices. This model provides a true statewide perspective, ensuring that all Utahns—whether they live in rural towns, suburban neighborhoods or our capital city—have four strong voices in Washington, D.C.

“When we last drew congressional boundaries, the Legislature spent nearly six months traveling the state and holding more than 20 public meetings to gather input. Now, the court has allowed only 30 days to complete the same complex process, leaving little opportunity for meaningful, statewide public involvement. Even more concerning, after hearing summary judgments in January, the judge waited months to issue a ruling—only to then impose this rushed deadline on the public and the Legislature. Such a timeline is not only unreasonable, it is fundamentally unfair to Utahns.

“While we will continue to pursue every legal option available—including requesting a stay from the Utah Supreme Court if necessary—we will attempt to redistrict under these unprecedented constraints, consistent with our oath to represent the best interests of Utah.”

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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · Aug 28

Fresh proof that young progressives are changing politics!

@amandalitman.bsky.social reminds us that “values-first, voter-first” campaigns inspired and ignite change.

After the loss of 2024, these progressive candidates are making politics fun again: 'We can win anywhere'

Run For Something founder Amanda Litman says progressives like Zohran Mamdani are building a new future of political leadership.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 27

Donald Trump has now taken aim at Utah, echoing the rhetoric used by many in the legislature as they lob allegations around about the judiciary appointed & confirmed by the GOP. UT has a chance to prove we're better than this, but it will take a concerted effort by the people!

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 27

These folks are not thinking clearly. Or they're just lying. Tell your legislators that you want this decision to stand and to stop harassing Utah's reputable judiciary.

The Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com · Aug 26

Gibson was nominated by Republican Governor Gary Herbert in 2018 and unanimously approved by a GOP-dominated Senate.

For Utah Republicans to now accuse Gibson of being a “liberal activist" because she ruled against them is “wild,” Sen. Nate Blouin told The Tribune.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 27

Appreciate the great coverage of this important issue.

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Nate Blouin @nateforutah.bsky.social · Aug 26

Sen. Nate Blouin, who represents Utah's 13th District, which encompasses parts of SLC, said that lawmakers were expecting challenges from Republicans.

"Utah voters got a big win tonight. Needless to say, the supermajority will fight back hard and seek to delay us."
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/u...

Judge Rules Utah Must Redraw Its Congressional Map, Frustrating Republicans

www.nytimes.com

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