TP Tuley
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TN Democrat focused on state & local politics
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Did you know that TNGOP brags about being a low tax state? Low taxes for corporations, that isđ
@tnsenatedems.bsky.social
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3 months ago
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Robert Reich
1 day ago
Casual reminder that the myth of âpulling yourself up by your bootstrapsâ is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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Jerri Green
4 days ago
New year, new stops! We're so excited to get on the road again and hear from you. Join us in a town near you to share your priorities and get involved in our movement to flip Tennessee blue. Stay tuned for more details soon. Want to host a meet & greet in your town? Email
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Elizabeth Warren
4 days ago
Your cable and streaming prices could go up. How? Nexstar is trying to buy a competitor, Tegna. And the Trump admin could give it the greenlight. Nexstar-Tegna would control TV stations reaching 80% of TV households. 80%! With one company dominating, they could raise prices.
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Elizabeth Warren, Congressional Democrats Push FCC and DOJ to Scrutinize Nexstar-Tegna Deal (Exclusive)
The politicians argue that the deal will "increase costs, drive job losses, and harm local journalism" in a letter to Brendan Carr and Gail Slater.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sen-warren-letter-fcc-doj-nexstar-tegna-deal-1236451125/?taid=69422addffe8c20001f720dc&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
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The Tennessee Holler
5 days ago
Ahhhh⌠So Trump took billions from troop housing and gave it to them as âbonusesâ - Got it. A con artist to the end.
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal
6 days ago
Trump and Speaker Johnson are trying to block a vote to extend ACA tax credits. Democrats created a discharge petition and got 218 signatures â a majority of the House. Speaker Johnson needs to bring our bill to the floor NOW and save American families from a premium hike.
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Americans Canât Believe How Rich They Are
The misguided temptation to exaggerate poverty
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/12/poverty-line-exaggeration/685283/?gift=0mt0nJta6SCeD1bLAwGll-5IMuGVGhh1hULrnwhGCJQ
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TN Senate Dems
6 days ago
Trumpâs trade wars cost crop farmers their foreign customers. Bankruptcies and suicides are rising. His so-called âbailoutâ is a band-aid on bullet wounds. With those customers gone, the real question is: who are farmers supposed to sell crops to in 2026?
www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...
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TN farmers say $12B in fed relief wonât make up for harsh losses
After two years of high costs and heavy losses, even $12 billion in federal relief may not be enough to keep some farmers afloat.
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/16/trump-federal-farm-relief-tennessee-farmers/87708847007/
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@aftynbehn.bsky.social
So grateful for her run for Congress AND that sheâs in our TN Legislature!
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Whether you like it or not, Trump-Behn voters now exist
Two weeks out, I'm alive, feeling very grateful, and ready to enter the TN-7 discourse as Trump continues to talk about this race as we live, forever, rent-free in his head.
https://open.substack.com/pub/aftynbehnfortn/p/whether-you-like-it-or-not-trump?selection=3e3eb633-c1d5-429e-9b5c-52b289fa4b83&r=ex26&utm_medium=ios
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We donât have to live and die this way.
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Moms Demand Action
9 days ago
It's critical that gun owners lock their vehicles and secure guns so that they are not visible or easily accessible to would-be thieves. Use Everytownâs guide to learn more about gun safes and other devices that make it easier to secure guns in cars:
etwn.us/4iTE0UB
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The Guardian
10 days ago
Cruise-ship stowaway owls set for US return after living it up at Spanish resort
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Cruise-ship stowaway owls set for US return after living it up at Spanish resort
Burrowing owls, who boarded cruise ship in Miami, to be returned to US next month after long spell in quarantine Two burrowing owls stowed away on a cruise ship out of Miami, and are now living the high life at a Spanish resort before returning to the US next month. Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said the mating pair boarded Royal Caribbeanâs Allure of the Seas before the vesselâs transatlantic crossing to Cartagena in southern Spain in February. The tiny owls, a threatened species in Florida, usually prefer more rural landscapes, and may have been spooked by all the concrete around the Port of Miami, they say. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/13/burrowing-owls-cruise?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu
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The Washington Post
10 days ago
Exclusive: The Department of Veterans Affairs will abruptly eliminate as many as 35,000 health care positions this month, mostly unfilled jobs. The cuts come after a massive reorganization effort already resulted in the loss of almost 30,000 employees.
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VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs
Strains on the Veterans Affairs system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors and nurses.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/13/va-veterans-affairs-job-cuts-trump/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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Democrats Make a Fresh Push to Win State Legislatures
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/u...
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Democrats Make a Fresh Push to Win State Legislatures
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/us/politics/democrats-state-legislatures.html?unlocked_article_code=1.7k8.y8-f.CPoCz1L5eRRK&smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Another reason to vote for
@jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social
for TN governor in 2026-she will not stand for the school voucher scamđ¸đ¸đ¸
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Hey, TNsseans, check out this:
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Mr. Dan Zak
18 days ago
Hegsethâs actions âcreated a risk to operational security that could have resulted in failed U.S. mission objectives and potential harm to U.S. pilots,â according to the Pentagonâs own inspector general.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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âSignalgateâ report contradicts Hegsethâs claim of âtotal exonerationâ
The defense secretaryâs actions âcreated a risk to operational security,â according to an independent assessment by the Pentagonâs inspector general.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/12/04/signal-pete-hegseth-inspector-general/
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Nick Keppler
18 days ago
I wrote this for the
@nytimes.com
: Scammers are calling seniors more than 50 times a day. Some who get scammed wind up with weird charges on their Medicare and mysterious packages on their porches
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Medicare Scammers Are Calling Seniors 50 Times a Day, Trying to Trap Them
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/business/medicare-scam-calls.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6U8.935_.RyeSrgk4JhQi&smid=nytcore-android-share
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The Tennessee Holler
18 days ago
Good Q. Going backwards. Also nobody was making care because Biden or Pete wanted thatâs total nonsense @secduffy you have brain rot
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The Tennessee Holler
21 days ago
Itâs clear
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
is the candidate not in the pockets of special interests Meanwhile Van Epps had billionaires dump millions into his Republican primary đ°
#TN7
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Go, Costco!
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The New York Times
22 days ago
Oxford University Press has chosen ârage baitâ as its 2025 Word of the Year. The open-compound word, which beat out âbiohackâ and âaura farming,â goes back at least to 2002.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/a...
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22 days ago
"True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made.â âFDR, 1944
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Scott Dworkin
24 days ago
Recent polls show Dem State Rep. Aftyn Behn down by only two points in the special election for Tennesseeâs 7th Congressional Districtâwhich will be held on Tuesday. The fact that this seat is within reach for Democrats is a very bad sign for the GOP, as Trump won the district by 22 points in 2024.
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Republicans Melt Down Over Tennessee Special Election, While Trump Mobile Grift Falls Apart, and The EU Stands Firm Against A Failing Regime's Bullying Tactics
Dismantling the maga machine
https://substack.com/home/post/p-180250350
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Mechanistic vs. Organic complexity
A truly 'Smart city' seeks realistic solutions that work, not simply the most tech forward one.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thehappyurbanist/p/mechanistic-vs-organic-complexity?selection=9d89451c-7584-4f82-ae6a-d3e44f8a6448&r=ex26&utm_medium=ios
24 days ago
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Rep. Aftyn Behn
24 days ago
HOW TO HELP FLIP THE 7TH As we head into the final few days of the campaign, join
#TeamAftyn
for phonebanking and canvassing opportunities every day! {sign up via the link in our BIO}
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Getting the basics straightened out is good for everyone!đşđ¸
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26 days ago
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Elizabeth Warren
28 days ago
Want to know how bad Donald Trump is losing his trade war with China? Last month, he said China will buy 12 million tons of US soybeans by January. China hasnât even bought 1/10th of that amount yet. Trump is getting played by China while American farmers pay the price.
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David Pepper
28 days ago
Holiday Sticker Shock: By
@knecessary.bsky.social
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Holiday Sticker Shock
No Relief from Higher Prices
https://open.substack.com/pub/davidpepper/p/holiday-sticker-shock?r=17y7a&utm_medium=ios
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Hey there, if you or someone you know who lives in TNâs Congressional Dt 7 and you want awesome congressional representation, then get thee to an Early Voting location now thru Wed 11/26 or on Election Day 12/2! đşđ¸ Vote for
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
!đşđ¸
29 days ago
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Tennessee Lookout
about 1 month ago
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollinsâ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive federal food aid has befuddled advocates and lawmakers, coming mere days after recipients began to see benefits that had been stalled during the government shutdown.
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The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? ⢠Tennessee Lookout
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollinsâ call for a close reexamination of the 42 million people who receive SNAP has confused advocates.
https://tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/22/repub/the-trump-administration-wants-everyone-to-reapply-for-food-stamps-what-does-that-mean/
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*Surprise*
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đđđHey, Tennesseans, get
@jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social
on your radar for next yearâs gubernatorial election! Sheâs a current Memphis Council member and knows what it takes to focus on issues that matter to ALL of us! Check out her website
greenforgovernor.com
about 1 month ago
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I'm attending CALEB's event, âCourt Watchâ - sign up now to join me!
www.mobilize.us/caleb/event/...
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Court Watch ¡ CALEB
Before the government can detain people pretrial, state and federal law require that pretrial defendants have an evidentiary hearing with the assistance of defense counsel. Hamilton County deprives ma...
https://www.mobilize.us/caleb/event/867408/?referring_vol=939575&rname=Therese&share_context=signup-form-modal&share_medium=bluesky×lot=5606953
about 1 month ago
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The Washington Post
about 1 month ago
Flight operations can return to normal now after mandated cuts during the government shutdown caused more than 9,500 cancellations and tens of thousands of delays.
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FAA lifts all flight cuts, says normal operations can resume
The restrictions will be lifted Monday, transportation authorities said, after mandating cuts during the shutdown that caused thousands of cancellations and delays.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2025/11/16/faa-removes-shutdown-flight-cuts/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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The New York Times
about 1 month ago
When President Trump proposed the introduction of a 50-year mortgage, he challenged a bedrock of the U.S. housing market and financial system. He also revealed how desperate his administration is to lower prices for consumers. Listen to "The Daily."
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Unpacking Trumpâs 50-Year Mortgage Proposal
The Trump administration is recasting its economic messaging to try to show that it is serious about the nationâs affordability crisis.
https://nyti.ms/3JHKPLY
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Why we need
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
in Congress!đşđ¸ If you live in TNâs Congressional Dt 7, Early Vote now or on Election Day, Dec 2nd! đşđ¸
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about 1 month ago
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Peppa Pax Pippa đď¸âŽď¸âđź
about 1 month ago
Lucy duped Charlie Brown again đđ It isnât entirely related but it would boost morale to flip a red seat blue on December 2 and give Dems one more vote in Congress Early voting for
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
starts today
Aftynforcongress.com
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Aftyn for Congress
FEED KIDS. FIX ROADS. FUND HOSPITALS.
https://Aftynforcongress.com
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Lbweaver
about 1 month ago
The Franklin County Democrats spent a bit of time this evening writing postcards and phone banking to remind people that Tennessee has a special election for US Congress and we need to elect
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
! We are part of TN7 but she needs all hands on deck.
www.aftynforcongress.com
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Steven Beschloss
about 1 month ago
Yes, Iâm disappointed by the capitulation, but the Democrats can continue to expose the Trump Republicansâ cruelty and hostility toward working people struggling to get byâespecially when they fail to pass a standalone vote on healthcare subsidies.
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Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin was in Middle Tennessee on Saturday to canvass with
@aftynbehn.bsky.social
the first public sign of support from the national party.
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grateful for all yâall do
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Chattanooga Times Free Press
about 1 month ago
A developer asking for a special district requiring millions of Hamilton County dollars to build infrastructure was met with questions and skepticism.
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Special district for Birchwood subdivision would put county on hook for $2.6M | Chattanooga Times Free Press
A developer asking for a special district requiring millions of Hamilton County dollars to build infrastructure was met with questions and skepticism.
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/nov/07/special-district-for-birchwood-subdivision-would/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Acyn
about 2 months ago
Crockett: Why don't you at least try to look like you're serious about your job and look like you are doing the work of the people and not look like a petulant child and swear her in.
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Phil Williams
about 2 months ago
This was Trumpâs own DOJ less than two months ago.
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MeidasTouch
about 2 months ago
Americans are finally starting to receive their SNAP benefits. Trump is rushing to the Supreme Court to try to ensure those people starve.
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Pelosi Is Retiring. Good.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/o...
âThereâs a reason why our city has always been synonymous with the future. Here we donât fear the future. We forge it.â The same should be true for the Democratic Party. Pelosi deserves our gratitude for realizing it.
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Opinion | Pelosi Is Retiring. Good.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/opinion/pelosi-age-democrats-retirement.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zU8.cyoP.sDNyujqlOfHx&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Support
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Dr. Tamar E. Granor
about 2 months ago
Yesterday's
#ActsOfConscience
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@aftynbehn.bsky.social
for Congress
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