Jim Aldrich🌱

Alan Elrod@aselrod.bsky.social

And just like that, Pearson’s opponent has a sexting scandal (hat tip: @evanhurst.substack.com) www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...

nashvillescene.comBrent Taylor's Sexting ProblemState Sen. Brent Taylor (R-Memphis) has sent unsolicited nude photos as recently as 2021, dismissing past sexual advances as “youthful indiscretions” that marked his 30-year marriage.

BBBminis@bbbminis.bsky.social

People Magazine has it! people.com/former-miss-...

people.comFormer Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul Alleges Donald Trump Raped Her at the Plaza Hotel in 1993Former Miss Switzerland Beatrice Keul alleges Donald Trump raped her at a 1993 pageant at New York City’s Plaza Hotel, according to a new report from House Democrats.

Caleb@calebjcook.bsky.social

A brilliant follow-up to Jesus and John Wayne, and an especially essential read for men. I was brought up in and shaped by the evangelical subculture, but @kkdumez.bsky.social opened my eyes to so much that I missed about how women experienced that same world.

TPM@talkingpointsmemo.com

Mayes acknowledged that her power to block data center construction is limited and that remains the case if she is reelected. But that is what makes this 11th hour drive to make the race about data centers so interesting. More here:

talkingpointsmemo.com‘We Don’t Have the Water for It’: Arizona AG Bets on Data Center Outrage in Final Stretch of Campaign‘We Don’t Need Fifty More Data Centers’ Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes...

The Kyiv Independent@kyivindependent.com

"When Starlink service was cut to Ukraine this October, there were big questions about who was responsible for pulling that lever. The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk personally ordered the Starlink shutdown," writes Cory Alpert, Researcher at the University of Melbourne, in his op-ed.

kyivindependent.comMusk's meddling in Ukraine's Starlink is a warning to every country relying on private techIn the midst of Donald Trump's attempt to turn Russian diesel into a political asset to help him avoid disaster in November's midterm elections, the internet went out on the front lines. Since the be...

Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social

Beyond disgusted by even more rape allegations against the President of the United States. "In total, more than 25 different women...have independently accused Donald Trump of rape, sexual assault, or other sexual misconduct." Report w/ new details: democrats-judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

The Daily Beast@thedailybeast.bsky.social

OPINION | Gen Z might just save America from MAGA purgatory, writes @djrothkopf.bsky.social.

thedailybeast.comGood News: America’s Most Important Voters Hate TrumpBad news: They’re also beginning to doubt the “American dream” still exists.

Jenny Cohn@jennycohn.bsky.social

“At a moment when many doubted Lula could reverse the result, a WhatsApp channel called Lula's Army emerged, and rapidly grew to 10.8 million followers. Led by Congressman André Janones, the operation encouraged supporters to share videos, promote hashtags and recruit new voters.” 1/

Fight For A Union@fightforaunion.bsky.social

You don't need that Starbucks latte. 12,000 baristas have organized. They've spent years fighting for a fair first contract. They're demanding better pay, more hours, safe staffing and basic protections. Support the workers, not the corporation stonewalling them. Boycott Starbucks!

La Resistencia@laresistencianw.bsky.social

Please join La Resistencia and friends at the King County Council Meeting tomorrow October 27 to let authorities know safety rules must be enforced for King County Airport's deportation flights. We're asking folks to dress up for Halloween to show our voices will be heard regardless of holidays.

Steve Benen@stevebenen.com

Administration has a real data manipulation problem: - DHS exaggerates immigrants who’ve left US - Patel's FBI pads crime stats - IRS hides tax cut data until after midterms - Census excludes immigrants www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

ms.nowOn multiple fronts, the Trump administration faces accusations of data manipulationThe public has long been able to rely on the integrity of statistics from the United States government. Not anymore.

Jamie Dupree@jamiedupree.bsky.social

Two former Governors of South Carolina - one from each party - have endorsed Democrat Annie Andrews who is running against Sen. Darline Graham R-SC

Slate@slate.com

Acton did not bury her trauma, and now Ramaswamy is using it against her. slate.trib.al/wUkF1fE

slate.trib.alWhy Republicans Find It So Easy to Defend Child Sex Offenders Like the Man Who Raped Amy ActonRamaswamy has turned his opponent's vulnerability into a campaign tactic.

Texas Public Radio@texaspublicradio.bsky.social

The latest case was confirmed Thursday in New Mexico, bringing the U.S. total to 61. Officials also confirmed the first wildlife infestation of the outbreak in an elk in West Texas. Read More👉 ebx.sh/RU0B2w

Greg Sargent@gregsargent.bsky.social

NEWS --> Dems are planning novel ways to wield power of the purse against Trump's corrupt prosecutions of critics like Ilhan Omar if they win House. Reps Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin tell me a range of aggressive tactics will be deployed. Details in my new piece: newrepublic.com/article/2171...

newrepublic.comTrump’s Vile Prosecution of Ilhan Omar Is About to Run Into a WallIf they retake the House, Democrats will have plenty of ways to act against Trump’s corrupt prosecutions. Pramila Jayapal and Jamie Raskin say they’re going to use them.

Tristan Lee@tristanl.ee

My contribution to Cheesecake Factory discourse: Aryan Brotherhood of Texas gang members assaulted a mixed-race family. I identified one of them because he worked at a Cheesecake Factory and their Instagram page posted pictures of him. He has a back tattoo with SS bolts and phrase "Aryan Soldier"

Lauren Feiner@laurenfeiner.bsky.social

The city council meeting where the Flock contract was approved lasted until 4AM, as residents lodged their concerns, and sometimes simply read from Orwell's "1984." The mayor insists there's a "silent majority" supportive of Flock. Opponents want to put it to a vote. www.theverge.com/features/101...

theverge.comWho wants Flock?Searching for the ‘silent majority’ of supporters for Flock’s surveillance technology in one West Virginia town.

Prem Thakker ツ@premthakker.bsky.social

NEW: "Donald Trump was an active participant in Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of young women during the mid-to-late 1990s," per new House Judiciary Dem report. Report has new allegation that Trump raped a 24-year-old and then promised the victim a visa & NYU admission, demanding she stay quiet.

HuffPost@huffpost.com

Former beauty pageant contestant Beatrice Keul previously said Trump tried to force himself on her but she rebuffed him.

huffpost.comDemocrats Level New Rape Accusation Against Donald TrumpDemocrats Level New Rape Accusation Against Donald Trump

Nick Sousanis@nsousanis.bsky.social

Pleased for the opportunity to be in conversation with Dana Walrath next Thursday 10/29 at 7pm about her powerful, important, and quite beautiful work The Book of Genocides at my wonderful neighborhood bookstore @booksmith.bsky.social. Come on out if you're in SF! booksmith.com/event/walrat...

booksmith.comBooksmith presents: Dana Mashoian Walrath with Nick Sousanis / The Book of GenocidesTen genocides. Five centuries. An award-winning writer, artist, and descendant of genocide survivors captures humanity's darkest horrors in an immersive, fully illustrated graphic history; the first of its kind.

the Juice Media@thejuicemedia.com

The Government™ has made an ad about all these protests happening around the world, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative.