Stephanie Bayer
@sbbayer.bsky.social
Human, Woman, Wife, Mother, Teacher, Friend, Empath, Yogi, Seeker, Finder, Thinker, Wonderer
“..what people don’t always realize is that a dictator doesn’t seize control all at once. “The death of democracy happens by a thousand cuts,” Ressa told me recently. “And you don’t realize how badly you’re bleeding until it’s too late.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
www.theatlantic.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“..what people don’t always realize is that a dictator doesn’t seize control all at once. “The death of democracy happens by a thousand cuts,” Ressa told me recently. “And you don’t realize how badly you’re bleeding until it’s too late.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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The top 7 donors gave over $1bil to Trump. This is how an oligarchy entrenches itself in a democracy.
![The image is a chart titled "Top Donors in 2024 Election," showing contributions to campaign committees and independent groups. It notes George Soros donated $179 million in 2022, much unspent until 2024. Donors are categorized as "Solidly Republican/Conservative," "Solidly Democratic/Liberal," or "Leans Republican/Conservative." Top donors include:
Elon Musk: $291,482,587 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Timothy Mellon: $197,047,200 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Miriam Adelson: $148,304,900 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Richard & Elizabeth Uihlein: $143,489,936 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Kenneth C. Griffin: $108,402,284 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Jeffrey & Janine Yass: $101,128,680 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
Paul Singer: $66,800,800 (Solidly Republican/Conservative)
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The chart notes "Solid" donors give over 85% to one side, "Leans" give 60%-80%, and "On the Fence" donors are more balanced. Source: OpenSecrets, created with Datawrapper.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:y4zs4cabaezzwx3bz2e5nnj2/bafkreiawvfw4245tmuw6oviy5qtqoz5v6ccuzvaco3rgav4f37pybpfuay@jpeg)
March 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The top 7 donors gave over $1bil to Trump. This is how an oligarchy entrenches itself in a democracy.
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The GOP has been told not to host in-person town halls—what are they so afraid of? Hearing from their own constituents? Meanwhile, leaders like Tim Walz are stepping up. He’s hosting a town hall in Iowa, not even in his own district, making sure Americans’ voices are heard.
March 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The GOP has been told not to host in-person town halls—what are they so afraid of? Hearing from their own constituents? Meanwhile, leaders like Tim Walz are stepping up. He’s hosting a town hall in Iowa, not even in his own district, making sure Americans’ voices are heard.
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It’s borderline criminal.
March 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It’s borderline criminal.
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Trump plans to sign an executive order barring certain student loan borrowers from eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This popular federal program forgives a portion of student debt for individuals who work in government or qualifying nonprofit jobs for ten years.
March 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Lovely evening view of the moon and Venus from the rooftop of Intrinsic Brewing in Garland, Tx.
March 2, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Lovely evening view of the moon and Venus from the rooftop of Intrinsic Brewing in Garland, Tx.
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A reminder for these times.
March 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A reminder for these times.
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This scrum of pot-bellied, sunken-chested betas trying to bully an all-black clad badass Eastern European wasteland survivor while dressed like Men’s Wearhouse mannequins is peak cinema.
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
February 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This scrum of pot-bellied, sunken-chested betas trying to bully an all-black clad badass Eastern European wasteland survivor while dressed like Men’s Wearhouse mannequins is peak cinema.
The original
February 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The original
Yup
Hey, so this is awesome! www.indy100.com/tiktok/hosti...
Anti-Trump song goes viral on TikTok as it calls out 'hostile government takeover'
It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump was inaugurated for the second time, and it has been a lot – what with the Republican and convicted felon eyeing up buying Greenland; renaming the Gulf of Mexico...
www.indy100.com
February 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Yup
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Musk and his army of dipshits on Twitter keep pointing to Bill Clinton’s federal worker reduction in the 1990s to defend Trump. The difference? Congress passed a law that Clinton signed, he didn’t just get the nearest billionaire to illegally start dismantling the government based on his whims.
February 17, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Musk and his army of dipshits on Twitter keep pointing to Bill Clinton’s federal worker reduction in the 1990s to defend Trump. The difference? Congress passed a law that Clinton signed, he didn’t just get the nearest billionaire to illegally start dismantling the government based on his whims.
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I've got to say, the guy who accidentally became the Director of the FBI does 100% look like the guy who accidentally becomes the Director of the FBI in a mid-2000s comedy about a guy who accidentally becomes the Director of the FBI
February 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I've got to say, the guy who accidentally became the Director of the FBI does 100% look like the guy who accidentally becomes the Director of the FBI in a mid-2000s comedy about a guy who accidentally becomes the Director of the FBI
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Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.
February 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Approximately 20 members of Elon Musk’s staff have begun working within the Education Department. They have gained access to multiple sensitive internal systems, including a financial aid dataset containing the personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program.
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Six years ago, Greg Abbott came to this school and promised to invest in public education.
Now this school is at risk of closing.
Abbott is no longer working for the nearly 6 million school children of Texas — he’s working for the billionaires who write $6 million checks.
Now this school is at risk of closing.
Abbott is no longer working for the nearly 6 million school children of Texas — he’s working for the billionaires who write $6 million checks.
February 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Six years ago, Greg Abbott came to this school and promised to invest in public education.
Now this school is at risk of closing.
Abbott is no longer working for the nearly 6 million school children of Texas — he’s working for the billionaires who write $6 million checks.
Now this school is at risk of closing.
Abbott is no longer working for the nearly 6 million school children of Texas — he’s working for the billionaires who write $6 million checks.
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Education Department employees have been placed on leave for attending diversity training. Meanwhile, Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education.
February 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Education Department employees have been placed on leave for attending diversity training. Meanwhile, Republicans have introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education.
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Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who in 1948 became the first Black nurse to serve in the regular U.S. armed forces after years of being barred from a segregated military, died on Jan. 8. She was 104.
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, 104, Dies; Army Nurse Broke a Color Barrier
After years of being barred from a segregated military, she became the first Black nurse in the regular U.S. armed forces. She was later an Air Force officer.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who in 1948 became the first Black nurse to serve in the regular U.S. armed forces after years of being barred from a segregated military, died on Jan. 8. She was 104.
Where in the world is the VP elect? Anyone know? Or care?
January 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Where in the world is the VP elect? Anyone know? Or care?
Random thought (inspired by not so random search for workout wear): Why is it near impossible to find tanks with built-in supportive sports bras that cover the belly? Seriously! I just want a fitted workout top with built-in supportive bra that extends past my waist.
January 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Random thought (inspired by not so random search for workout wear): Why is it near impossible to find tanks with built-in supportive sports bras that cover the belly? Seriously! I just want a fitted workout top with built-in supportive bra that extends past my waist.
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31 December 1995. Still the perfect goodbye.
December 31, 2024 at 12:21 PM
31 December 1995. Still the perfect goodbye.
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Some things not to comment on this Christmas:
- someone’s weight
- someone’s size
- how much they are eating
- how little they are eating
- the speed they are eating
- the type of foods they are eating
- the times they are eating
- your post Christmas diet
- how fat you feel
- someone’s weight
- someone’s size
- how much they are eating
- how little they are eating
- the speed they are eating
- the type of foods they are eating
- the times they are eating
- your post Christmas diet
- how fat you feel
December 7, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Some things not to comment on this Christmas:
- someone’s weight
- someone’s size
- how much they are eating
- how little they are eating
- the speed they are eating
- the type of foods they are eating
- the times they are eating
- your post Christmas diet
- how fat you feel
- someone’s weight
- someone’s size
- how much they are eating
- how little they are eating
- the speed they are eating
- the type of foods they are eating
- the times they are eating
- your post Christmas diet
- how fat you feel