Elaine Maisner
@emaisner.bsky.social
Politics SotoZenBuddhism Food Writing Art IyengarYoga | Orange County NC Dem precinct chair | Exec Editor Emerita @UNC_Press & love my authors.
[above: Sphinx (1964) by Saori Akutagawa Madokoro]
[above: Sphinx (1964) by Saori Akutagawa Madokoro]
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Russ Vought is openly admitting this nomination is a front so he can stay on at the CFPB while he tries to shut it down.
Instead of lowering costs for Americans, Trump and Vought want to make it easier for giant corporations to scam families out of their money.
Instead of lowering costs for Americans, Trump and Vought want to make it easier for giant corporations to scam families out of their money.
Trump picks new CFPB director amid efforts to close agency
The nomination of Stuart Levenbach was a "technical" maneuver intended to extend White House budget director Russ Vought's oversight of the agency.
www.politico.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Russ Vought is openly admitting this nomination is a front so he can stay on at the CFPB while he tries to shut it down.
Instead of lowering costs for Americans, Trump and Vought want to make it easier for giant corporations to scam families out of their money.
Instead of lowering costs for Americans, Trump and Vought want to make it easier for giant corporations to scam families out of their money.
“The negotiations were enabled by a law enacted during the Biden administration without any Republican votes.”
U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
“The negotiations were enabled by a law enacted during the Biden administration without any Republican votes.”
U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
U.S. Announces Negotiated Prices for 15 Drugs Under Medicare www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
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Brasil's top court to Bolsonaro... GO TO JAIL NOW. Start that 27 years son, we don't care if you were hallucinating! WOW. Look at what a functioning democracy can do.
SIGH. Meanwhile, our supreme court just upholds everything the 38 count felon wants.
SIGH. Meanwhile, our supreme court just upholds everything the 38 count felon wants.
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Brasil's top court to Bolsonaro... GO TO JAIL NOW. Start that 27 years son, we don't care if you were hallucinating! WOW. Look at what a functioning democracy can do.
SIGH. Meanwhile, our supreme court just upholds everything the 38 count felon wants.
SIGH. Meanwhile, our supreme court just upholds everything the 38 count felon wants.
Again, warm thanks to Sen. Bill Cassidy, “M.D.” This insane freight train that HE enabled is only gaining speed.
Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.DC.’s Second in Command www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.DC.’s Second in Command www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.DC.’s Second in Command
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Again, warm thanks to Sen. Bill Cassidy, “M.D.” This insane freight train that HE enabled is only gaining speed.
Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.DC.’s Second in Command www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.DC.’s Second in Command www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki, whose real name is Danylo Yavhusishyn, on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport.
Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
The 21-year-old won the Kyushu tournament after a tie-breaking victory over grand champion Hoshoryu from Mongolia.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki, whose real name is Danylo Yavhusishyn, on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport.
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Zero gratitude for a Russia-authored plan which gives the invader 20% of Ukraine, reduces the size of its army and bars it from ever joining NATO? That’s weird 🤔
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Trump says Ukraine has ‘zero gratitude’ for peace plan amid international talks
US president appears to roll back from demand Zelenskyy sign by Thursday amid claims Russia authored the text
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Zero gratitude for a Russia-authored plan which gives the invader 20% of Ukraine, reduces the size of its army and bars it from ever joining NATO? That’s weird 🤔
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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"The deal underscores how the Gulf nations have turned the U.S.-China rivalry into leverage for their own AI ambitions."
U.S. gains in AI race as Gulf nations ditch China for chips
Washington has all but locked Beijing out of the Middle East’s trillion-dollar artificial intelligence ambitions.
restofworld.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"The deal underscores how the Gulf nations have turned the U.S.-China rivalry into leverage for their own AI ambitions."
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BREAKING: In a complete lie, Senator Jon Husted just claimed zero Ohioans are going to lose Medicaid because of the Big Ugly Bill. Reports show up to 490k of his constituents could lose care.
September 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
BREAKING: In a complete lie, Senator Jon Husted just claimed zero Ohioans are going to lose Medicaid because of the Big Ugly Bill. Reports show up to 490k of his constituents could lose care.
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Another forthcoming book I can’t wait to read:
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One True Church
In the summer of 1872, a white doctor and a formerly enslaved African American farmer walked through a field near Newton Grove, North Carolina, and mapped ou...
uncpress.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Another forthcoming book I can’t wait to read:
@uncpress.bsky.social
@emaisner.bsky.social
uncpress.org/978146969459...
@uncpress.bsky.social
@emaisner.bsky.social
uncpress.org/978146969459...
Big surprise. #politicizedjudiciary www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Judges uphold NC districts used in 2024 election, but wait to rule on new map
The judges wrote that plaintiffs failed to prove lawmakers drew maps “with the discriminatory purpose of minimizing or canceling out the voting potential of Black North Carolinians.”
www.newsobserver.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Big surprise. #politicizedjudiciary www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
Ya gotta love ‘em www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
NC’s Tim Moore missed disclosure deadline, traded Intel stock before Trump deal
How a series of stock trades by Rep. Tim Moore drew attention, including buying shares of Intel ahead of a Trump deal with the company.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Ya gotta love ‘em www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Outrageous slap in the beautiful face of the scientific method; simply can’t wait for the day RFKJr slinks off the scene. Scientists take heart. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
C.D.C. Changes Website to Reflect Kennedy’s Vaccine Skepticism
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Outrageous slap in the beautiful face of the scientific method; simply can’t wait for the day RFKJr slinks off the scene. Scientists take heart. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/h...
THIS. THIS. THIS. Journalists -– practice in advance being more ready.
WATCH: “When you don’t stand up to it you inherently make it ok.”
Kanew calls out reporters who stood by as Trump said “QUIET PIGGY” to Catherine Lucey, and says by not standing up to his misogynistic, authoritarian bullying they let him bully journalism into irrelevancy.
Kanew calls out reporters who stood by as Trump said “QUIET PIGGY” to Catherine Lucey, and says by not standing up to his misogynistic, authoritarian bullying they let him bully journalism into irrelevancy.
November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
THIS. THIS. THIS. Journalists -– practice in advance being more ready.
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In a 2-1 decision (w/ a Trump-appointed judge part of the 2), a federal court blocked TX from using its new congressional map, which would have shifted 5 seats to be more Rep & reduced minority voting power
Here's the TL;DR description of the decision (copied from the order itself) ⤵️
1/5🧵
Here's the TL;DR description of the decision (copied from the order itself) ⤵️
1/5🧵
November 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
In a 2-1 decision (w/ a Trump-appointed judge part of the 2), a federal court blocked TX from using its new congressional map, which would have shifted 5 seats to be more Rep & reduced minority voting power
Here's the TL;DR description of the decision (copied from the order itself) ⤵️
1/5🧵
Here's the TL;DR description of the decision (copied from the order itself) ⤵️
1/5🧵
Among other shondas, Fulbright & international education programs would be transferred to State Department—what could go wrong?
Tr_mp Administration to Announce Steps to Dismantle Education Department www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
Tr_mp Administration to Announce Steps to Dismantle Education Department www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
Trump Administration to Announce Steps to Dismantle Education Department
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Among other shondas, Fulbright & international education programs would be transferred to State Department—what could go wrong?
Tr_mp Administration to Announce Steps to Dismantle Education Department www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
Tr_mp Administration to Announce Steps to Dismantle Education Department www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
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We’re all piggy. Stay loud.
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 AM
We’re all piggy. Stay loud.
This is how you gotta do it, Congress➡️ “America never voted to eliminate workers’ union rights, & the strong bipartisan support for my bill shows that Congress will not stand idly by while Pres Tr_mp nullifies fed workers’ collective bargaining agreements… golden.house.gov/media/press-...
Golden’s bill to restore federal workers’ union rights clears threshold to force House action
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) to repeal an executive order that stripped federal workers’ union rights is on track for a vote in the House after months of delay by...
golden.house.gov
November 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This is how you gotta do it, Congress➡️ “America never voted to eliminate workers’ union rights, & the strong bipartisan support for my bill shows that Congress will not stand idly by while Pres Tr_mp nullifies fed workers’ collective bargaining agreements… golden.house.gov/media/press-...
A must listen ⬇️
The North Carolina State Board of Elections is in chaos, and now led by people who do not believe in fair and impartial election administration.
There's only one way to overcome this kind of bias: to vote in large numbers that can't be suppressed. 📈
There's only one way to overcome this kind of bias: to vote in large numbers that can't be suppressed. 📈
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A must listen ⬇️
Maps Show How Latinos Who Shifted Right in 2024 Snapped Back Left in 2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/u...
Maps Show How Latinos Who Shifted Right in 2024 Snapped Back Left in 2025
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Maps Show How Latinos Who Shifted Right in 2024 Snapped Back Left in 2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/u...
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Check out @deepthimurali.bsky.social's recent appearance on the Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture Digital Projects Coffeehouse where she presented "Connecting Threads: Indian Madras and Afro-Caribbean Consumers"
youtu.be/whi8KY3Vwdg?...
youtu.be/whi8KY3Vwdg?...
Connecting Threads: Indian Madras and Afro-Caribbean Consumers
YouTube video by Omohundro Institute
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November 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Check out @deepthimurali.bsky.social's recent appearance on the Omohundro Institute of Early American History & Culture Digital Projects Coffeehouse where she presented "Connecting Threads: Indian Madras and Afro-Caribbean Consumers"
youtu.be/whi8KY3Vwdg?...
youtu.be/whi8KY3Vwdg?...
Until we create national healthcare for all
November 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Until we create national healthcare for all
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Fantastic day with these Democracy Heroes registering our young adult voters! #Voterizer @fieldteam6.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Fantastic day with these Democracy Heroes registering our young adult voters! #Voterizer @fieldteam6.org
Want my money back for past 10 months
Textbook Trump admin to celebrate causing a problem and then celebrate “solving” it months later
It only took 10 months of daily @josephpolitano.bsky.social posts about how dumb these tariffs are to make the Trump administration do the most obvious thing imaginable.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Want my money back for past 10 months
“They were careless people, Tom & Daisy—they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, & let other people clean up the mess they had made.”—*The Great Gatsby* narrator says of two main characters
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“They were careless people, Tom & Daisy—they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, & let other people clean up the mess they had made.”—*The Great Gatsby* narrator says of two main characters