Kristin Bartus
@kristinbartus.bsky.social
Writer, mom, bumper sticker lover.
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You’ve heard of elf on the shelf, but now it’s time for
December 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
You’ve heard of elf on the shelf, but now it’s time for
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WASHINGTON AND OREGON CARTOONISTS: Seattle's bus service is commissioning 6 artists for public art pieces, 2 each, of local stories, 16-32 pages, over 2026, for $54k per artist, to be freely distributed over their ridership.
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
Moving Stories: Short-Form Graphic Novels for King County Metro Transit RapidRide
King County Metro and 4Culture seek six artists to create short-form graphic novels that illuminate community stories along new and existing RapidRide lines.
www.4culture.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 AM
WASHINGTON AND OREGON CARTOONISTS: Seattle's bus service is commissioning 6 artists for public art pieces, 2 each, of local stories, 16-32 pages, over 2026, for $54k per artist, to be freely distributed over their ridership.
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
details here: www.4culture.org/grants/movin...
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Glad to see people talking about Penn Jillette. The 2024 interview was done by me. I found him to be a refreshingly reflective, self-critical individual who has remained curious and willing to evolve.
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Glad to see people talking about Penn Jillette. The 2024 interview was done by me. I found him to be a refreshingly reflective, self-critical individual who has remained curious and willing to evolve.
Me, last night:
Ooh, yay, it’s 5pm and I don’t have to leave the house again!
My 77 y.o. mom last night:
Ooh, yay, it’s 5pm and I don’t have to leave the house again!
My 77 y.o. mom last night:
December 8, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Me, last night:
Ooh, yay, it’s 5pm and I don’t have to leave the house again!
My 77 y.o. mom last night:
Ooh, yay, it’s 5pm and I don’t have to leave the house again!
My 77 y.o. mom last night:
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It was never about deporting criminals. It was always about using deportation to criminalize people they want to control.
They are now targeting people who did everything by the book and were literally at the ceremony where they were going to become citizens...
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
Immigrants Approved for Citizenship ‘Plucked Out’ of Line Moments Before Pledging Allegiance: Report
Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the ceremony. The incident comes after USCIS told employees to halt all immigrat...
people.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
It was never about deporting criminals. It was always about using deportation to criminalize people they want to control.
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Remember when we did not have a government where the President personally intervened in regulatory decisions to demand political favors?
TL;DR: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos reportedly discussed the company's $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. with President Trump, raising questions about federal regulatory approval amid competition from Paramount.
Netflix co-CEO reportedly discussed Warner Bros. deal with Trump | TechCrunch
Will Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. get approval from federal regulators? While Paramount was assumed to be the frontrunner to
techcrunch.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Remember when we did not have a government where the President personally intervened in regulatory decisions to demand political favors?
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We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We got Weird Al out here singing Killing In The Name, the time for moderation is over
Seattle scene report
December 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Seattle scene report
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My 2 year old son, a few weeks into potty training:
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My 2 year old son, a few weeks into potty training:
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This is an incredible photo with 50 incredible things going on but my favorite is that by far the most "alive" seeming person is the portrait of Reagan
December 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This is an incredible photo with 50 incredible things going on but my favorite is that by far the most "alive" seeming person is the portrait of Reagan
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The Russian’s ass is one of the wonders of the world. Every time it appeared, the whole watch party gasped. And it appeared a lot in the first two episodes. WHEW. #HeatedRivalry
December 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The Russian’s ass is one of the wonders of the world. Every time it appeared, the whole watch party gasped. And it appeared a lot in the first two episodes. WHEW. #HeatedRivalry
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UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
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Every story about a possible bid for an unconstitutional third term for Trump should contain the complete text of the 22nd Amendment
Part of that it can be attributed to our press.
Seldom is there any citation to the constitutional language. Take the “third-term“ debate.
The 22nd Amd. language is only 14 words and could
not be more clear:
“No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice.”
Seldom is there any citation to the constitutional language. Take the “third-term“ debate.
The 22nd Amd. language is only 14 words and could
not be more clear:
“No person shall be elected to the office of the president more than twice.”
December 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Every story about a possible bid for an unconstitutional third term for Trump should contain the complete text of the 22nd Amendment
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“I’ll be involved” is another big broken norm.
Q: Should Netflix be allowed to buy Warner Brothers?
TRUMP: That's a question. They have a very big market share. I'll be involved in that decision
TRUMP: That's a question. They have a very big market share. I'll be involved in that decision
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
“I’ll be involved” is another big broken norm.
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The People’s National Championship is set!
Georgia Tech will face BYU on December 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl!
🎟️: PopTartsBowl.com/Tickets
Georgia Tech will face BYU on December 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl!
🎟️: PopTartsBowl.com/Tickets
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The People’s National Championship is set!
Georgia Tech will face BYU on December 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl!
🎟️: PopTartsBowl.com/Tickets
Georgia Tech will face BYU on December 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET in the 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl!
🎟️: PopTartsBowl.com/Tickets
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The 🐐 taking pics and contributing to the vibes
December 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The 🐐 taking pics and contributing to the vibes
Get me my Michigan X Prince Cheddward collab STAT!
December 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Get me my Michigan X Prince Cheddward collab STAT!
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Who has made this 🤣
December 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Who has made this 🤣
NPR doesn't include conservative voices to placate the right. It includes conservative voices because that's what good journalism demands.
Yet NPR's trying to include conservative voices did nothing to placate the right. This is a lesson for all liberal institutions. Don't feed the monster that wants to eat you once it's big enough.
December 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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What To Know About ‘Heated Rivalry’
What To Know About ‘Heated Rivalry’
Heated Rivalry, a new Canadian romance series, has exploded in popularity since it premiered on HBO Max last week. Here is everything you need to know about the show. Q: What is the plot? A: Two men h...
theonion.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
What To Know About ‘Heated Rivalry’
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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Here’s the thing, emerging scientists aren’t going to flee to do science elsewhere…they just won’t do the science.
We will lose at least one, if not two generations of knowledge if we don’t get this shit sorted out immediately.
We will lose at least one, if not two generations of knowledge if we don’t get this shit sorted out immediately.
My teen, who had dreamt of being an astrophysicist, just told me he wants to go to law school because, “Science isn’t going to be a priority in the US in the future…I don’t want a job where I’ll be constantly worried my funding will be taken away.”
Gutting. How many future scientists have we lost?
Gutting. How many future scientists have we lost?
December 7, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Here’s the thing, emerging scientists aren’t going to flee to do science elsewhere…they just won’t do the science.
We will lose at least one, if not two generations of knowledge if we don’t get this shit sorted out immediately.
We will lose at least one, if not two generations of knowledge if we don’t get this shit sorted out immediately.
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MacKenzie Scott: *donates $50M every 10 hours°
Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir: "I want to see people hang"
Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir: "I want to see people hang"
December 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
MacKenzie Scott: *donates $50M every 10 hours°
Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir: "I want to see people hang"
Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir: "I want to see people hang"
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I felt like I was living in a fever dream when Michigan won the national championship, and Indiana winning the Big Ten title might be proof I still haven’t woken up
December 7, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I felt like I was living in a fever dream when Michigan won the national championship, and Indiana winning the Big Ten title might be proof I still haven’t woken up