Jody Barnwell Smith
@jbarnwellsmith.bsky.social
A tennessee_mom 🟧 @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer I #PalliativeCare I TNDP Executive Committeewoman, District 27 I Coffee shop lover
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I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
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“Concepts of a plan” forever.
November 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
“Concepts of a plan” forever.
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Unacceptable. There are 189,000 people in my district who will be paying 50–300% more for the same, and in many cases worse, healthcare.
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Unacceptable. There are 189,000 people in my district who will be paying 50–300% more for the same, and in many cases worse, healthcare.
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
I won’t do that to the people I represent. I’m a NO on this “deal.”
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The weathiest country in the world doesn't mean a thing if it won’t feed its own people.
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The weathiest country in the world doesn't mean a thing if it won’t feed its own people.
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Sure Americans are in bread lines and layoffs are ripping across the country and prices are up and health care costs are skyrocketing… but least Ghislaine is happier now, that’s what counts!
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
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November 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Sure Americans are in bread lines and layoffs are ripping across the country and prices are up and health care costs are skyrocketing… but least Ghislaine is happier now, that’s what counts!
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp
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Make a plan to vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social now on Nov 12-26 or Dec 2, and DONATE and volunteer at afynforcongress.com #tennessee #dnc
How One Seat Could Break Washington’s Silence
The math behind the stalled Epstein petition, and why all eyes should be on Tennessee’s 7th District.
open.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Make a plan to vote for @aftynbehn.bsky.social now on Nov 12-26 or Dec 2, and DONATE and volunteer at afynforcongress.com #tennessee #dnc
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Trump’s approval rating is underwater in 39 states, including 20 states that voted for him last year.
September 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Trump’s approval rating is underwater in 39 states, including 20 states that voted for him last year.
TN-07 congressional special election primary early voting starts September 17th.
GoVoteTN.gov for complete dates.
GoVoteTN.gov for complete dates.
September 10, 2025 at 10:28 AM
TN-07 congressional special election primary early voting starts September 17th.
GoVoteTN.gov for complete dates.
GoVoteTN.gov for complete dates.
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Iowa under Trump: Democrats 2, Republicans 0
Catelin Drey (37) from Sioux City won District 1 election by 55% to Christopher Prosch’s 44% in deep red #Iowa where Trump won by 13%.
The second state seat to be flipped this year & which has now broken the Republican senate supermajority (33-17).
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Iowa under Trump: Democrats 2, Republicans 0
Catelin Drey (37) from Sioux City won District 1 election by 55% to Christopher Prosch’s 44% in deep red #Iowa where Trump won by 13%.
The second state seat to be flipped this year & which has now broken the Republican senate supermajority (33-17).
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Iowa Democrats celebrate as Drey wins special election, breaks GOP supermajority • Iowa Capital Dispatch
The Democratic candidate's victory in Iowa Senate District 1 means Republicans no longer hold a supermajority in the Iowa Senate.
iowacapitaldispatch.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Iowa under Trump: Democrats 2, Republicans 0
Catelin Drey (37) from Sioux City won District 1 election by 55% to Christopher Prosch’s 44% in deep red #Iowa where Trump won by 13%.
The second state seat to be flipped this year & which has now broken the Republican senate supermajority (33-17).
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Iowa under Trump: Democrats 2, Republicans 0
Catelin Drey (37) from Sioux City won District 1 election by 55% to Christopher Prosch’s 44% in deep red #Iowa where Trump won by 13%.
The second state seat to be flipped this year & which has now broken the Republican senate supermajority (33-17).
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YES!!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
With this victory, Democrats break the supermajority Iowa Republicans have in the State Senate.
Congratulations, Catelin!
Congratulations, Catelin!
August 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
YES!!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
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July 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Take a few days off, all kinds of stuff breaks loose. From
@anitawadhwani.bsky.social with @tennesseelookout.com .
@anitawadhwani.bsky.social with @tennesseelookout.com .
In defeat for Trump administration, Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be released from custody within 30 days • Tennessee Lookout
A federal judge in Nashville ruled Wednesday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be released from criminal custody in Tennessee pending trial on human smuggling charges. The order came shortly after a Mary...
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July 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Take a few days off, all kinds of stuff breaks loose. From
@anitawadhwani.bsky.social with @tennesseelookout.com .
@anitawadhwani.bsky.social with @tennesseelookout.com .
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It’s amazing how fast they can build a concentration camp: “Alligator Alcatraz”— but they can’t manage to fix a levee, fund a hospital, or get clean water to poor communities.
July 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It’s amazing how fast they can build a concentration camp: “Alligator Alcatraz”— but they can’t manage to fix a levee, fund a hospital, or get clean water to poor communities.
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He was always going to vote yes. If you don't recognize this guy when he's standing still and not running at top speed, this is Senator Josh Hawley.
Sen. Hawley a yes on exactly the thing he says we can’t be doing
June 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
He was always going to vote yes. If you don't recognize this guy when he's standing still and not running at top speed, this is Senator Josh Hawley.
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Brilliant. 10/10. No notes.
June 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Brilliant. 10/10. No notes.
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Hey, skeeters, or whatever we call folks on this site. Some of you know I am a big fan of hometown papers, like the LaFollette Press. Where's LaFollette, you ask? It's a lovely town north of Knoxville, between K-town and Kingston. Give 'em a follow.
June 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hey, skeeters, or whatever we call folks on this site. Some of you know I am a big fan of hometown papers, like the LaFollette Press. Where's LaFollette, you ask? It's a lovely town north of Knoxville, between K-town and Kingston. Give 'em a follow.
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@tennesseelookout.com is all over this important story:
Federal Magistrate Barbara Holmes denied the government's motion to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia until his trial and dismissed arguments his alleged illegal transport of immigrants from Texas to destinations around the country for payment involved a teenager.
Federal magistrate judge denies government’s motion to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia • Tennessee Lookout
A federal magistrate judge in Nashville has denied the government’s motion to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant living in Maryland who was wrongfully sent to a Salvadoran prison by U.S. immigr...
tennesseelookout.com
June 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
@tennesseelookout.com is all over this important story:
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ICYMI: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, one of the largest academic research and hospital care systems in the southeast, expects to lay off 650 employees as a result of grant and other funding cuts made by the Trump Administration, it said in a statement.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center to lay off up to 650 after Trump administration grant cuts • Tennessee Lookout
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, expects to lay off 650 employees as a result of grant and funding cuts by the Trump Administration,
tennesseelookout.com
June 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
ICYMI: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, one of the largest academic research and hospital care systems in the southeast, expects to lay off 650 employees as a result of grant and other funding cuts made by the Trump Administration, it said in a statement.
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"Because we see our democracy's in real trouble. We see a president who has made himself a king and dictator."
"We're disgusted and we're scared, and we know the only way to fight this now is for the people to come together." - @markruffalo.bsky.social on why he's at the #NoKings event in NYC
"We're disgusted and we're scared, and we know the only way to fight this now is for the people to come together." - @markruffalo.bsky.social on why he's at the #NoKings event in NYC
June 14, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"Because we see our democracy's in real trouble. We see a president who has made himself a king and dictator."
"We're disgusted and we're scared, and we know the only way to fight this now is for the people to come together." - @markruffalo.bsky.social on why he's at the #NoKings event in NYC
"We're disgusted and we're scared, and we know the only way to fight this now is for the people to come together." - @markruffalo.bsky.social on why he's at the #NoKings event in NYC
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John Ewing was badly outspent and hit with attack ads while challenging 3-term incumbent Jean Stothert, who had absolutely wiped the floor with her most recent opponent.
Tonight he’s the mayor of Omaha, and he’s winning by a whole bunch of votes.
www.ketv.com/article/omah...
Tonight he’s the mayor of Omaha, and he’s winning by a whole bunch of votes.
www.ketv.com/article/omah...
John Ewing Jr. makes history by winning Omaha’s mayoral election
At her Election Night event, Stothert said she called Ewing and conceded in the race.
www.ketv.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:14 AM
John Ewing was badly outspent and hit with attack ads while challenging 3-term incumbent Jean Stothert, who had absolutely wiped the floor with her most recent opponent.
Tonight he’s the mayor of Omaha, and he’s winning by a whole bunch of votes.
www.ketv.com/article/omah...
Tonight he’s the mayor of Omaha, and he’s winning by a whole bunch of votes.
www.ketv.com/article/omah...
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The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth
In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
www.motherjones.com
April 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.
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We are like 20 hours away from Stephen Miller claiming Hegseth is MS-13.
April 22, 2025 at 4:14 AM
We are like 20 hours away from Stephen Miller claiming Hegseth is MS-13.