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Tom Eblen

@tomeblen.com

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Writer, photographer, cyclist, Kentucky history nerd. Retired newspaper editor, columnist, reporter. Biased in favor of truth, facts, justice, democracy, bourbon.

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · Jun 23

This has never been more relevant for Americans to hear. Take 10 minutes and listen. Now.

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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow

Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 1d

Families shopping at any grocery store across the country would like a word ....

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 6h

The is literally nothing more American and patriotic than declaring: No Kings.

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 6h

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Pope Leo denounces "an economy that kills" and "imbalances of wealth"

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 6h

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Call Me Antifa – A Patriotic Protest Anthem for Freedom, Justice, and Love

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 6h

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Nicolle Wallace welcomes Joe Rogan and MTG to the reality of Trump’s mass deportation scheme

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 12h

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Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown • Kentucky Lantern

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown.

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 7h

"Vought is an extremist; a tool of creepy billionaires in the corporate takeover of the U.S. government; and he seems to get unhealthy pleasure from depriving Americans of the government services their tax dollars are supposed to fund."

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Russell Vought is the tool of a dangerous elite

He wields his budget hammer not in service to the people or the Constitution, but for the billionaire class.

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 10h

"The only publication that has said it will sign the agreement is the right-wing One America News."

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News outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline

The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new media policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 13h

Even Newsmax!

Newsmax on Pentagon press policy: "Newsmax has no plans to sign the letter. We are working in conjunction with other media outlets to resolve the situation. We believe the requirements are unnecessary and onerous and hope that the Pentagon with review the matter further.”

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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 15h

WHCA Joint Statement on Press Restrictions at the Pentagon

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 10h

Airports Are Pushing Back Against Kristi Noem’s Shutdown Propaganda newrepublic.com/post/201697/... via @newrepublic.com

Airports Are Pushing Back Against Kristi Noem’s Shutdown Propaganda

Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown.

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 11h

RIP, Gurney Norman, a great Kentucky writer, teacher and mentor. We will miss him dearly. FREE LINK.

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Gurney Norman, chronicler of Appalachia, member of ‘KY’s Fab Five’ dies at 88

Gurney Norman was a short story writer and novelist, as well as a UK writing teacher who led UK’s creative writing department for many years.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19h

Be there. Saturday, October 18th.
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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 17h

FAFO

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Most Americans Who Rely on Obamacare Live in Republican Areas

Millions of Americans depend on Obamacare. Here's where they live.

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 20h

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Trump Is Accusing Foes With Multiple Mortgages of Fraud. Records Show 3 of His Cabinet Members Have Them.

The White House has targeted opponents, including a Fed governor, for having more than one primary residence on their loan papers. ProPublica found that, in one case, a Trump cabinet secretary got two...

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 21h

"The best way to evaluate the reasoning behind Trump’s actions is to examine Trump’s words, and Trump’s words reveal a man who isn’t just 'untethered to the facts'; he’s also untethered to the law. Dishonest presidents should be entitled to no deference at all."

Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 21h

This!
"Dishonest presidents should be entitled to no deference at all."

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Opinion | How a Trump Judge Exposed the Trump Con

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NPR @npr.org · 21h

Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel. n.pr/4nOJoKs

Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here's why

Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 21h

"A society grounded in fiction, rather than reality, cannot function."

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October 12, 2025

On October 9, President Donald J.

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Tom Eblen @tomeblen.com · 1d

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Pam Bondi Hearing Cold Open - SNL

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🦋Keisha Resister🦋 @keishmomx3.bsky.social · 1d

I will post this everyday to remind us. She was always RIGHT!!

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Julia Rose Kraut @juliarosekraut.bsky.social · 2d

Rest in Peace, Diane Keaton. Thank you for your work and for your many wonderful performances. My favorite was your role as Louise Bryant in "REDS" (1981). 🗃️

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"Alone with your work" -- Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson in Reds

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Marco Foster @marcofoster.bsky.social · 1d

Kamala Harris: “The rule of law is very much under attack by this president who thinks that the Department of Justice is his personal lawyer and is basically subverting the will of the people around constitutional safeguards”

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

This sadly demented man doesn't realize *he* was president on Jan 6, 2021. Get him in an assisted living facility ASAP.

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