Barb Cummings
@rahirah.bsky.social
Fandom Old. Arizona native. One dog, four cats, and a wife, not necessarily in that order. Dilettante gardener, half-assed DIY-er. Sometimes I write or draw things. Swear to god I'll finish that Spuffy WIP some day. She/her.
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Barb Cummings
@rahirah.bsky.social
· Oct 16
Note to people who follow me: I am not nearly ideologically pure enough to be a leftist. I think vote withholding is self defeating, incremental progress is better than none, and I am over sixty, which makes me intrinsically evil. I also like pineapple on pizza. Don't say I didn't warn you.
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also making them spend resources everywhere is good bsky.app/profile/musi...
ABC News reporting that a Trump aligned PAC has spent $1.7 million on TN-07, and that is …a lot of money for a special election in what should be a safe district
December 3, 2025 at 1:52 AM
also making them spend resources everywhere is good bsky.app/profile/musi...
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TN05 in the general is even more potentially doable so tomorrow we get up and start working for Chaz Molder to win 335 days from now. We rest and we keep building. We hit up d7 backers to phone bank and stuff envelopes and even go knock doors since 5 is part of the same city. We do not quit.
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
TN05 in the general is even more potentially doable so tomorrow we get up and start working for Chaz Molder to win 335 days from now. We rest and we keep building. We hit up d7 backers to phone bank and stuff envelopes and even go knock doors since 5 is part of the same city. We do not quit.
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Disappointed to see this. 160 union workers are fighting for a fair contract at Individualized Shirts, a US factory that makes high-end men's button-ups. The managers there have rejected the union's request for fair wages and health insurance. The union is asking for support 🧵
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Disappointed to see this. 160 union workers are fighting for a fair contract at Individualized Shirts, a US factory that makes high-end men's button-ups. The managers there have rejected the union's request for fair wages and health insurance. The union is asking for support 🧵
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What we know, 10:30pm:
—Dems flip mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia.
—GOP defends TN-07. Margin shifts blue by ≈14%.
—Solomon crushes McGreevey to become Jersey City mayor; his progressive slate also dominates city council.
—In Atlanta, establishment ahead in most but not all battles vs. left
—Dems flip mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia.
—GOP defends TN-07. Margin shifts blue by ≈14%.
—Solomon crushes McGreevey to become Jersey City mayor; his progressive slate also dominates city council.
—In Atlanta, establishment ahead in most but not all battles vs. left
December 3, 2025 at 3:26 AM
What we know, 10:30pm:
—Dems flip mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia.
—GOP defends TN-07. Margin shifts blue by ≈14%.
—Solomon crushes McGreevey to become Jersey City mayor; his progressive slate also dominates city council.
—In Atlanta, establishment ahead in most but not all battles vs. left
—Dems flip mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia.
—GOP defends TN-07. Margin shifts blue by ≈14%.
—Solomon crushes McGreevey to become Jersey City mayor; his progressive slate also dominates city council.
—In Atlanta, establishment ahead in most but not all battles vs. left
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And there's more coming up next week:
—Dems are hoping to flip a legislative seat in Georgia; today's TN swing would do it.
—Dems are also hoping to flip the Miami mayor's office.
—While the GOP is challenging the Albuquerque mayor.
—And more!
All in my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
—Dems are hoping to flip a legislative seat in Georgia; today's TN swing would do it.
—Dems are also hoping to flip the Miami mayor's office.
—While the GOP is challenging the Albuquerque mayor.
—And more!
All in my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
December 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
And there's more coming up next week:
—Dems are hoping to flip a legislative seat in Georgia; today's TN swing would do it.
—Dems are also hoping to flip the Miami mayor's office.
—While the GOP is challenging the Albuquerque mayor.
—And more!
All in my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
—Dems are hoping to flip a legislative seat in Georgia; today's TN swing would do it.
—Dems are also hoping to flip the Miami mayor's office.
—While the GOP is challenging the Albuquerque mayor.
—And more!
All in my guide: boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...
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A recap of tonight's special election in TN-07 (plus a WAY-TOO-EARLY model of the 2026 midterms).
A swing of 13 points would put Dems over 250 seats in the U.S. House. A more reasonable scenario—say, D+6—still gives them the House, and maybe the Senate.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-the-s...
A swing of 13 points would put Dems over 250 seats in the U.S. House. A more reasonable scenario—say, D+6—still gives them the House, and maybe the Senate.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-the-s...
What the special election in Tennessee's Seventh District means for the 2026 midterms
Republicans held a Trump +22 seat — but by only 9 points. A swing half as large would give Democrats the U.S. House in 2026, and put the Senate clearly in play
www.gelliottmorris.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 AM
A recap of tonight's special election in TN-07 (plus a WAY-TOO-EARLY model of the 2026 midterms).
A swing of 13 points would put Dems over 250 seats in the U.S. House. A more reasonable scenario—say, D+6—still gives them the House, and maybe the Senate.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-the-s...
A swing of 13 points would put Dems over 250 seats in the U.S. House. A more reasonable scenario—say, D+6—still gives them the House, and maybe the Senate.
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/what-the-s...
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yeah if these are the kinds of political swings we're getting in Trump country the Republicans are beyond screwed for the midterms
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
yeah if these are the kinds of political swings we're getting in Trump country the Republicans are beyond screwed for the midterms
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Neighboring #TN05 — the district the GOP flipped by cracking Nashville — is a bit less red at Trump+18. It also features a much worse Republican candidate.
From @oriana.bsky.social at @notus.com today: www.notus.org/2026-electio...
From @oriana.bsky.social at @notus.com today: www.notus.org/2026-electio...
December 3, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Neighboring #TN05 — the district the GOP flipped by cracking Nashville — is a bit less red at Trump+18. It also features a much worse Republican candidate.
From @oriana.bsky.social at @notus.com today: www.notus.org/2026-electio...
From @oriana.bsky.social at @notus.com today: www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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To give you an idea of how ridiculous the gerrymandering in Nashville is, here’s our district. They diluted a third of Nashville into a rural area about 50 times as large that extends north to the Kentucky border and about a third of the length of the state to the east.
December 3, 2025 at 1:57 AM
To give you an idea of how ridiculous the gerrymandering in Nashville is, here’s our district. They diluted a third of Nashville into a rural area about 50 times as large that extends north to the Kentucky border and about a third of the length of the state to the east.
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JUST IN: Democrats have flipped the mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia, in tonight's runoff.
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
JUST IN: Democrats have flipped the mayor's office in Roswell, Georgia, in tonight's runoff.
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
GOP Mayor Kurt Wilson conceded earlier tonight to Mary Robichaux, the Dem challenging him.
(This is a city in the Atlanta suburbs, the 9th most populous city in Georgia.)
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Congrats, everyone seems to be waking up.
December 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Congrats, everyone seems to be waking up.
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If I see one single person from a blue state being weird if the Dems don't win in spite of a near 20 point swing, I'm gonna sweep the leg I swear to God.
Y'all leave TN alone they are causing apocalyptic damage to the GOP tonight no matter WHAT happens
Y'all leave TN alone they are causing apocalyptic damage to the GOP tonight no matter WHAT happens
December 3, 2025 at 1:28 AM
If I see one single person from a blue state being weird if the Dems don't win in spite of a near 20 point swing, I'm gonna sweep the leg I swear to God.
Y'all leave TN alone they are causing apocalyptic damage to the GOP tonight no matter WHAT happens
Y'all leave TN alone they are causing apocalyptic damage to the GOP tonight no matter WHAT happens
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If God created war so that Americans would learn geography, he created special elections so that Americans would learn about rural counties.
December 3, 2025 at 1:15 AM
If God created war so that Americans would learn geography, he created special elections so that Americans would learn about rural counties.
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Watching @alivitali.bsky.social and I’m begging folks to stop yielding to the idea that there are potential war crimes when there is no war— Congress hasn’t authorized military action. The DoD is simply ordering the execution of civilians in peace time. Crime against humanity is more apt.
December 2, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Watching @alivitali.bsky.social and I’m begging folks to stop yielding to the idea that there are potential war crimes when there is no war— Congress hasn’t authorized military action. The DoD is simply ordering the execution of civilians in peace time. Crime against humanity is more apt.
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I am begging one, JUST ONE, congressional reporter to follow up with Mike Johnson by asking, "What are the American people to make of a Speaker of the House who tells us daily that he's not aware of what's happening on Capitol Hill and the White House?"
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I am begging one, JUST ONE, congressional reporter to follow up with Mike Johnson by asking, "What are the American people to make of a Speaker of the House who tells us daily that he's not aware of what's happening on Capitol Hill and the White House?"
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She shouldn't have to keep doing this by herself. She is supposedly a member of a political party and every single one of her *colleagues* should be BLASTING the fascist in chief. ALL OF THEM. Where is the solidarity???
Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’
Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
She shouldn't have to keep doing this by herself. She is supposedly a member of a political party and every single one of her *colleagues* should be BLASTING the fascist in chief. ALL OF THEM. Where is the solidarity???
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Support immigrants under attack on this Giving Tuesday.
With the regime escalating its attacks on immigrant communities, we’re encouraging you to support the Defending Our Neighbors Fund. Help families caught up in our increasingly draconian immigration system get the legal assistance they deserve.
With the regime escalating its attacks on immigrant communities, we’re encouraging you to support the Defending Our Neighbors Fund. Help families caught up in our increasingly draconian immigration system get the legal assistance they deserve.
Defending Our Neighbors Fund
An urgent lifeline to local organizations providing legal and bond support to immigrant families and individuals who need it most. Donate today.
defendingourneighbors.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Support immigrants under attack on this Giving Tuesday.
With the regime escalating its attacks on immigrant communities, we’re encouraging you to support the Defending Our Neighbors Fund. Help families caught up in our increasingly draconian immigration system get the legal assistance they deserve.
With the regime escalating its attacks on immigrant communities, we’re encouraging you to support the Defending Our Neighbors Fund. Help families caught up in our increasingly draconian immigration system get the legal assistance they deserve.
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Alert: 🚨ICE activity near 7th ave & Indian school (corner of 11th Ave & Amelia) 2:53 PM 🚨
Keep an eye out community
Alerta: 🚨Actividad de ICE cerca de 7th ave & Indian School -2:53 PM 🚨
ojo comunidad.
Keep an eye out community
Alerta: 🚨Actividad de ICE cerca de 7th ave & Indian School -2:53 PM 🚨
ojo comunidad.
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Alert: 🚨ICE activity near 7th ave & Indian school (corner of 11th Ave & Amelia) 2:53 PM 🚨
Keep an eye out community
Alerta: 🚨Actividad de ICE cerca de 7th ave & Indian School -2:53 PM 🚨
ojo comunidad.
Keep an eye out community
Alerta: 🚨Actividad de ICE cerca de 7th ave & Indian School -2:53 PM 🚨
ojo comunidad.
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Amazon has now backed out of this project after sustained community opposition.
But this fight isn't over, and another tech giant could try to step into Amazon's place.
But this fight isn't over, and another tech giant could try to step into Amazon's place.
Tucson residents fought back against Amazon’s secretive plans to build a data center in the desert — and won.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
But now, in a blatant attempt to override the City Council and the will of the people, Amazon and the project’s developer is pushing ahead anyway.
December 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Amazon has now backed out of this project after sustained community opposition.
But this fight isn't over, and another tech giant could try to step into Amazon's place.
But this fight isn't over, and another tech giant could try to step into Amazon's place.
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Today, we launch our year-end campaign. Our work has been shaped by readers, writers, and dreamers for more than 50 years. Join us as we build stories for the next 50 years.
Donate at bwc.io/locus2025 (link in bio)! Thank you!
Donate at bwc.io/locus2025 (link in bio)! Thank you!
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Today, we launch our year-end campaign. Our work has been shaped by readers, writers, and dreamers for more than 50 years. Join us as we build stories for the next 50 years.
Donate at bwc.io/locus2025 (link in bio)! Thank you!
Donate at bwc.io/locus2025 (link in bio)! Thank you!
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Statehood for D.C. is an ethical obligation at this point, required to protect the rights of our residents to govern ourselves against such out-of-state troops being sent to patrol our city.
NEW: Republican-led states, in a new filing at the D.C. Circuit, say D.C. residents are irrelevant, D.C. belongs to everyone else. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The filing is led by the South Carolina and West Virginia attorneys general. Both states sent troops to DC.
The filing is led by the South Carolina and West Virginia attorneys general. Both states sent troops to DC.
December 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Statehood for D.C. is an ethical obligation at this point, required to protect the rights of our residents to govern ourselves against such out-of-state troops being sent to patrol our city.
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📣 My fundraising page for Dem ATTY. GENERAL & SEC. OF STATE candidates is now live!
Donate today to help keep & flip STATE EXECUTIVE seats blue! #Blue26
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Donate today to help keep & flip STATE EXECUTIVE seats blue! #Blue26
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Chip in!
Show your support with a contribution.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
📣 My fundraising page for Dem ATTY. GENERAL & SEC. OF STATE candidates is now live!
Donate today to help keep & flip STATE EXECUTIVE seats blue! #Blue26
secure.actblue.com/donate/agsos...
Donate today to help keep & flip STATE EXECUTIVE seats blue! #Blue26
secure.actblue.com/donate/agsos...
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A group of U.S. senators say the Forest Service has fallen behind in wildfire prevention work like forest thinning which has been deemed vital to preventing billions of dollars of damage to regions in Arizona surrounded by national forests.
Democratic senators: Forest Service is behind on wildfire prevention plans
A group of U.S. senators say the Forest Service has fallen behind in wildfire prevention work like forest thinning which has been deemed vital to preventing billions of dollars of damage to regions in...
www.kjzz.org
December 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A group of U.S. senators say the Forest Service has fallen behind in wildfire prevention work like forest thinning which has been deemed vital to preventing billions of dollars of damage to regions in Arizona surrounded by national forests.
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BREAKING: US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states reut.rs/48JkN4t
December 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
BREAKING: US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states reut.rs/48JkN4t
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AI pricing is here, and you’re paying for it. Corporations are raking in record profits by using AI to set prices based on personal data — and loyal customers end up paying the most. “It is a well-oiled extraction machine.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/PKHo6he
Prices in the Machine - The American Prospect
AI’s real contribution to humanity could be maximizing corporate profit by preying on personal data to raise prices. In fact, it’s already happening.
trib.al
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
AI pricing is here, and you’re paying for it. Corporations are raking in record profits by using AI to set prices based on personal data — and loyal customers end up paying the most. “It is a well-oiled extraction machine.” From @ddayen.bsky.social: trib.al/PKHo6he