Holly McCall
@jhollymc.bsky.social
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New from me: I talked to CDC staffers about the new vaccines and autism page. They said things like:
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“Embarrassing” and “horrifying”: CDC workers describe the new vaccines and autism page
"The best way I can put it is it feels like we're on a hijacked airplane."
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November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New from me: I talked to CDC staffers about the new vaccines and autism page. They said things like:
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
“The best way I can put it is it feels like we’re on a hijacked airplane.”
“I think people are starting to see that we can’t fulfill our mission here.”
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A California union and a group of farmworkers from around the country are suing to stop new, lower-wage federal guidelines that save money for farmers but cut pay for temporary foreign agriculture workers — hurting local laborers as a result, the suit alleges. From @stateline.org.
Farmworkers sue over Trump’s low wages for foreign guest workers • Tennessee Lookout
A California union and farmworkers from around the U.S. are suing to stop new federal guidelines cutting wages for temporary foreign agriculture workers.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A California union and a group of farmworkers from around the country are suing to stop new, lower-wage federal guidelines that save money for farmers but cut pay for temporary foreign agriculture workers — hurting local laborers as a result, the suit alleges. From @stateline.org.
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Commentary: Political differences at the table lead to suspicion of the side dishes, writes columnist @angrygransaralee.bsky.social
An unforgettable Thanksgiving with Tennessee's Angry Grandmother • Tennessee Lookout
Columnist Saralee Terry Woods thought her East Tennessee Republican mother liked her Nashville Democratic husband - until Thanksgiving.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Commentary: Political differences at the table lead to suspicion of the side dishes, writes columnist @angrygransaralee.bsky.social
Among the things I am grateful for is my dream job with @tennesseelookout.com, the team I work with and our supporters from in Tennessee and beyond.
November 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Among the things I am grateful for is my dream job with @tennesseelookout.com, the team I work with and our supporters from in Tennessee and beyond.
Any time I hear someone throw the word 'hack,' I think: Well big boy, what have you accomplished?
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Any time I hear someone throw the word 'hack,' I think: Well big boy, what have you accomplished?
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ICYMI: Omaha city officials are taking steps to unlock a state incentive to help pay for two multimillion-dollar sports complexes, touting the public value of the projects. But Gov. Jim Pillen stands opposed.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
Omaha still pushing for state incentive to help build sports facilities, despite Pillen headwinds • Nebraska Examiner
Omaha pushes for state incentive to help build sports facilities, despite headwinds from Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
ICYMI: Omaha city officials are taking steps to unlock a state incentive to help pay for two multimillion-dollar sports complexes, touting the public value of the projects. But Gov. Jim Pillen stands opposed.
From Cindy Gonzalez:
From Cindy Gonzalez:
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Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C., officials confirmed. The suspect, who was also shot and is in custody with non-life threatening injuries, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.
Two National Guard members from West Virginia shot in Washington, D.C. • Tennessee Lookout
Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C., officials confirmed.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Two National Guard members from West Virginia were shot Wednesday afternoon near the White House in Washington, D.C., officials confirmed. The suspect, who was also shot and is in custody with non-life threatening injuries, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social and @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social.
Man, the stakes in this Tennessee Congressional District 7 are really jacking up: I just saw an ad for Republican nominee Matt Van Epps with Kid Rock.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Man, the stakes in this Tennessee Congressional District 7 are really jacking up: I just saw an ad for Republican nominee Matt Van Epps with Kid Rock.
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In a news conference, officials said the Guards members are in critical condition
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In a news conference, officials said the Guards members are in critical condition
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Now this update:: We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information.
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Now this update:: We are now receiving conflicting reports about the condition of our two Guard members and will provide additional updates once we receive more complete information.
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Commentary from John Cole Toons: Giving thanks. Nearly $7 million has poured into the special election for the 7th Congressional District, both for Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps.
November 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Commentary from John Cole Toons: Giving thanks. Nearly $7 million has poured into the special election for the 7th Congressional District, both for Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps.
Federal officials announced a new crime hotline for residents of Memphis public housing Monday, the latest facet of a task force that deployed federal and state law enforcement in the city starting in early October. @cstephenson.bsky.social reports for @tennesseelookout.com.
Federal officials launch crime hotline for Memphis public housing residents • Tennessee Lookout
Federal officials announced a new crime hotline for residents of Memphis public housing Monday, the latest facet of a federal task force.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Federal officials announced a new crime hotline for residents of Memphis public housing Monday, the latest facet of a task force that deployed federal and state law enforcement in the city starting in early October. @cstephenson.bsky.social reports for @tennesseelookout.com.
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In a divided Tennessee, Dollywood – and Dolly – shows us who we could be, writes commentator Eric Patton tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/26/i...
In a divided Tennessee, Dollywood - and Dolly - shows us who we could be • Tennessee Lookout
The next governor should strive to unite Tennesseans in the way only state icon Dolly Parton - and Dollywood - does.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
In a divided Tennessee, Dollywood – and Dolly – shows us who we could be, writes commentator Eric Patton tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/26/i...
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Feds move to vacate prison orders, judgments on former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one-time aide Cade Cothren tennesseelookout.com/briefs/feds-...
Feds move to vacate prison orders, judgments on Casada, Cothren • Tennessee Lookout
Despite spending six years investigating and prosecuting former House Speaker Glen Casada and his ex-chief of staff on corruption charges, the U.S. Department of Justice requested their convictions an...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Feds move to vacate prison orders, judgments on former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and his one-time aide Cade Cothren tennesseelookout.com/briefs/feds-...
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Memphis Safe Task Force announces a new crime hotline to take reports of “criminals, illegal aliens, sex offenders, human traffickers and those guilty of gang activity, drug distribution and fraud.” in public housing. @cstephenson.bsky.social
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Federal officials launch crime hotline for Memphis public housing residents • Tennessee Lookout
Federal officials announced a new crime hotline for residents of Memphis public housing Monday, the latest facet of a federal task force.
tennesseelookout.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Memphis Safe Task Force announces a new crime hotline to take reports of “criminals, illegal aliens, sex offenders, human traffickers and those guilty of gang activity, drug distribution and fraud.” in public housing. @cstephenson.bsky.social
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An Emerson College/The Hill poll puts only a 2% gap between Democratic nominee, Rep. Aftyn Behn, and Republican Matt Van Epps less than one week before a special election in Tennessee Congressional District 7.
Tennessee 7th District 2025 Special Election Poll: Republican Van Epps and Democrat Behn Locked In Tight Race - Emerson Polling
Voters Split on Trump’s Job Performance as Economic Issues Top Voters’ Concerns A new Emerson…Full Release & Results
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
An Emerson College/The Hill poll puts only a 2% gap between Democratic nominee, Rep. Aftyn Behn, and Republican Matt Van Epps less than one week before a special election in Tennessee Congressional District 7.
Man, I'm watching Ken Burns's Revolutionary War documentary and I have never felt like a bigger wuss than listening to the description of the Battle of Trenton: sleet, snow, thousands of men, horses and artillery crossing a frozen river.
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Man, I'm watching Ken Burns's Revolutionary War documentary and I have never felt like a bigger wuss than listening to the description of the Battle of Trenton: sleet, snow, thousands of men, horses and artillery crossing a frozen river.
About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of immigration and 61% saying his policies have worsened the economy, according to a report from the Pew Research Center. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports.
Trump shedding support among Latino voters, survey finds • Tennessee Lookout
WASHINGTON — A majority of U.S. Latinos have grown pessimistic since the 2024 presidential election and increasingly disapprove of the immigration and economic policies of the second Trump administrat...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
About 70% of Latinos in the U.S. disapprove of President Donald Trump’s record, with 65% disapproving of his handling of immigration and 61% saying his policies have worsened the economy, according to a report from the Pew Research Center. @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social reports.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough • Kentucky Lantern
A third unvaccinated infant in Kentucky has died of pertussis as public health officials urge Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the disease.
kentuckylantern.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Third unvaccinated Kentucky baby dies of whooping cough.
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/11/25/t...
Pertussis, best prevented with a vaccine, has killed three Kentucky babies in the last 12 months.
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A decision by Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to threaten to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) , a Navy pilot and astronaut, while Kelly's GOP colleagues stand by and watch will haunt Republicans forever.
Morning Joe rages over GOP's doom loop of 'Trump derangement idiocy' after latest threat
A decision by Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to threaten to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a Navy pilot and astronaut, while Kelly’s GOP colleagues stand by and watch will haunt Republicans forever.That's the thinking of MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” co-host Joe Scarborough, who used the Hegseth th...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A decision by Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to threaten to court-martial Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) , a Navy pilot and astronaut, while Kelly's GOP colleagues stand by and watch will haunt Republicans forever.
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Five people answered a summons and paid traffic fines in a county courthouse in Tennessee last week. They emerged in shackles, detained by agents with their faces covered.
The latest on ICE in traffic court from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social / @tennesseelookout.com:
The latest on ICE in traffic court from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social / @tennesseelookout.com:
ICE’s latest focus in Tennessee: traffic court • Tennessee Lookout
In Robertson County, Tennessee federal law enforcement agencies are arresting en mass immigrants appearing in court for traffic violations.
tennesseelookout.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Five people answered a summons and paid traffic fines in a county courthouse in Tennessee last week. They emerged in shackles, detained by agents with their faces covered.
The latest on ICE in traffic court from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social / @tennesseelookout.com:
The latest on ICE in traffic court from @anitawadhwani.bsky.social / @tennesseelookout.com:
One week until the Dec. 2 special election in Tennessee's congressional district 7, and independent expenditure groups for both parties have dropped around $7 million into the race.
Super PACs have now spent $7 million in Middle TN U.S. House special election with a week to go • Tennessee Lookout
With one week until the Dec. 2 special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, the money is pouring in, signaling both parties think the race is competitive. Former Tennessee General Ser...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
One week until the Dec. 2 special election in Tennessee's congressional district 7, and independent expenditure groups for both parties have dropped around $7 million into the race.
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The government called Delmar Gomez the "worst of the worst" but the 38yo Christian singer only has traffic violations on his record
Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Christian Singers Caught In Deportation Net, One Branded ‘Worst of Worst’ • Tennessee Lookout
On the night of Oct. 8, a man named Delmar Gomez drove to pick up his younger brother from a mechanic’s shop on Lamar Avenue. He never came home. On the return trip, law enforcement officers with the ...
tennesseelookout.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The government called Delmar Gomez the "worst of the worst" but the 38yo Christian singer only has traffic violations on his record
Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Gomez & his brother were detained as part of Trump's Memphis Safe Task Force. Gomez remains in custody; his brother was deported.
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Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
Oh boy oh boy oh boy!
By the way, Ken Burns’ next documentary series is apparently in the can — LBJ & The Great Society
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LBJ & the Great Society - Ken Burns
This three-part, six-hour series will chronicle the life and times of Lyndon B. Johnson, one of the most capable, colorful, and controversial men ever to occupy the White House. A figure of extraordin...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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