Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Last Night Digable Planets at the Madrid Theater KCMO 010
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Happy Autumnal Equinox! “The Shepherds’s Hut” by Loré Pemberton www.instagram.com/lorepemberton www.lorepemberton.com/prints/thesh... 020
Reposted by Amy AxtellThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Ouch.rollingstone.comAll of Ed Sheeran's Openers Abandon Tour After Macklemore DebacleFinneas, Lukas Graham, and more have dropped off shows with Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was pressured off the tour after saying, 'Free Palestine.' 46292641795
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 11/09/2026There are a great many of us who were personally affected by 9/11. A quarter-century of collective visceral memories. It’s a blessing for these new generations who didn’t experience it as it happened, but it’s kind of a curse for us. 120
Reposted by Amy AxtellChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 10/09/2026BREAKING: SCOTUS blocks TRO that had thrown Missouri’s congressional elections into chaos. The ruling should mean that the map used by the current congressional delegation, not the HB1 map backed by Republicans and used in the primaries, will be used in the general election. Law Dork:lawdork.comBreaking: SCOTUS blocks TRO that had thrown Missouri’s congressional elections into chaosThe ruling should mean that the map used by the current congressional delegation, not the HB1 map backed by Republicans and used in the primaries, will be used in the general election. 24546121
Reposted by Amy AxtellDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 10/09/2026🚨 BREAKING: The Supreme Court has stepped in to block Missouri from using its new GOP-drawn congressional map for the November election. The decision means that a 2022 map protecting Kansas City voters will be used for the midterms. 15683179
Reposted by Amy AxtellChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 10/09/2026BREAKING: The Supreme Court blocks a district court TRO that had through Missouri’s congressional maps into chaos. There are no noted dissents. This should mean that the 2022 maps, not the new HB1 maps, will be used. Background: www.lawdork.com/p/dueling-ru... 1336197
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Republicans are attempting to destroy 73 years of unified urban Democratic voting & our federal congressional representation by dividing me and EVERY KANSAS CITY MISSOURI RESIDENT into one of THREE fully diluted, vast expanses of mostly rural counties, up to 4 hours away from the city! 262
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Seeing my urban county vote for Democratic Socialist Hartzell Gray was awesome, but realizing that 73 years of unified urban core Congressional voting was destroyed by MO GOP gerrymandering, and that Jackson County’s votes were diluted by redistricting wasn’t awesome. 2100
Reposted by Amy AxtellMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 19/07/2026The toxic influencer who has made "hyper-masculinity" his brand was arresting wearing Doris Day clam-digger slacks and a kicky purple blouse. 1945227574623
Reposted by Amy AxtellAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 09/07/2026ICE does not deny that it's pressuring key eyewitnesses to the shooting of Lorenzo Araujo to agree to deportation without a court hearing, and instead offers no responsive comment at all. 8631201421
Reposted by Amy AxtellEverytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 09/07/2026Congressman Andrew Clyde owns a gun store and is pushing to defund the ATF — the agency that regulates gun stores like his. Now, his store has been linked in federal court filings to a gun trafficking case. The conflict of interest couldn't be more clear. meidasnews.comA Congressman's Gun Store Is Linked to a Federal Trafficking Case. He's Trying to Defund the ATF.A sitting member of Congress owns a gun store. He also serves on the House committee that controls funding for the federal agency responsible for regulating 0199
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Madonna’s new album is just what I needed. An ode to the dance floor, a confessional, & a reminder to love. 100
Reposted by Amy AxtellRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 29/06/2026To be crystal clear here -- the nun was **wearing her habit** and walking to Sunday mass when ICE arrested her and hauled her off: apnews.com/article/nun-...apnews.comICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habitDiocese officials in south Texas say a nun walking to church dressed in her habit was detained by ICE officers and later released after members of Congress intervened. 48172273534
Reposted by Amy AxtellRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/06/2026“I think we are seeing a hunger that is not just felt by New Yorkers, but frankly by Americans from coast to coast, for a new kind of politics, one that puts working people at the heart of it.” —Mayor Zohran Mamdani 310129142961
Reposted by Amy Axtellanita72.bsky.social @anita72.bsky.social · 27/06/2026It's about goddamn time. news.un.org/en/story/202...news.un.orgDeaths in US immigration custody must be investigated: UN rights chiefUN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday called for stronger independent oversight of the United States immigration detention system and investigations into all deaths in US Immigra... 8942531609
Reposted by Amy AxtellThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 27/06/2026PSAKI: “You’re a Democratic Socialist yourself, how do you see it?” 🔥 @aoc.bsky.social : “The Republican Party’s brand is fear — if you’re not afraid of your neighbor, you’ll realize who is actually pickpocketing you: large corporations and the Trump administration. People are feared out.” 441768498
Reposted by Amy AxtellAmy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Prairieland "Emma Goldman Book Club" prosecution in TX A mother was sentenced to 50 yrs in FEDERAL prison for transporting zines that “supported terrorists”. -ZINES ARE NOT A CRIME- Her young children were interrogated after cops put bags on their heads. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i... 11211
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Prairieland "Emma Goldman Book Club" prosecution in TX A mother was sentenced to 50 yrs in FEDERAL prison for transporting zines that “supported terrorists”. -ZINES ARE NOT A CRIME- Her young children were interrogated after cops put bags on their heads. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i... 11211
Reposted by Amy AxtellMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 26/06/2026It might be hot outside but the rent is freezing. 415214613804
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 25/06/2026McDonald’s has Fried Apple Pie this summer! Wish they had cherry too, but apple was just about as good as I remember 🍎 130
Reposted by Amy AxtellMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Not just dead last in Presidential rankings, but a truly loathsome "human" being in his own right & the worst thing that ever happened to this country. Someone should post this on "Truth" Social or Fox "News" so he would actually see it. #Embarrassment_In_Chief 1038222136274
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Missouri Friends! Election August 4th 2026 Wondering about MO amendments 4 & 5? Your local government representatives are here for you! -Pattie Mansur -Emily Weber for KC -Marsha Lerenberg ALL at City Barrel Brewing Company THIS SUNDAY June 28th 2-4pm 072
Reposted by Amy AxtellOlga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 14/06/2026Now they're fighting... the Weather Channel 1087159113030
Reposted by Amy AxtellMeidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 12/06/2026@repstansbury.bsky.social This is infuriating 🤬🤬🤬 12510
Reposted by Amy AxtellThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12/06/2026HAPPENING NOW: MS NOW is live-streaming the removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center we are VERY here for this level of petty 2264281871
Reposted by Amy AxtellAmy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 12/06/2026🎁GIFT ARTICLE🎁 (New York Times Exclusive) Inside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files The president’s top advisers gathered in a series of Situation Room meetings as they struggled to contain a scandal engulfing Donald Trump himself. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/m...nytimes.comInside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files 154
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 12/06/2026🎁GIFT ARTICLE🎁 (New York Times Exclusive) Inside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files The president’s top advisers gathered in a series of Situation Room meetings as they struggled to contain a scandal engulfing Donald Trump himself. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/m...nytimes.comInside the White House Freakout Over the Epstein Files 154
Reposted by Amy AxtellSeth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Trying to understand how it’s legal for a POTUS to tell voters he’ll ensure their state receives funding if they vote like he tells them to while promising they won’t receive the said funding if they disobey his orders on who to vote for Thought we fought a revolution over this? 1362020673
Reposted by Amy AxtellRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Corporations spend more than $1.5 billion a year on union-busting. That’s $1.5 billion they could have spent on higher wages, better benefits, and improving workplace safety. Remember: if they weren’t so scared of worker power, they wouldn’t fight so hard against unions.theguardian.comUS employers spend more than $1.5bn a year to fight labor unions, report findsCritics say employers spend money hiring union-avoidance consultants and lawyers while not investing in workers 333115974729
Reposted by Amy AxtellStatus Coup News @statuscoupnews.bsky.social · 29/05/2026🚨 “THEY’RE ATTACKING PROTESTERS… FOR NO REASON AT ALL.” 🚨 Pepper spray is now being deployed during chaotic clashes between ICE agents and protesters outside Delaney Hall ICE prison on Day 7 of the hunger/labor strike. @jordanchariton.bsky.social⬇️ 28140982237
Reposted by Amy AxtellCharlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 26/05/2026wake up babe the white house is a six flags 1622173753673
Reposted by Amy AxtellDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 26/05/2026ICE agents pepper-sprayed Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey.nj.comICE agents pepper spray protesters, N.J. senator in clash outside Delaney Hall in Newark“It’s sad, it’s a sad day," says pepper-sprayed senator. 5062432637
Reposted by Amy AxtellForbes @forbes.com · 03/05/2026More than 40 global media outlets are coming together as the One Free Press Coalition to bring attention to fellow journalists who are being threatened for seeking to tell the truth. #OneFreePressforbes.comGlobal ‘10 Most Urgent’ List For 2026 Focuses On ‘Anti-State’ Charges Against JournalistsThe list from the One Free Press Coalition illuminates governments’ efforts at criminalizing journalism, silencing the media, and withholding information from the public. 12249361902
Reposted by Amy AxtellPolitico @politico.com · 29/04/2026BREAKING: The Supreme Court significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, further eroding the impact of the landmark civil rights-era law.politico.comSupreme Court limits Voting Rights ActIn a 6-3 ruling, the justices narrowed how a key provision of the Voting Rights Act can be enforced. 45431771627
Reposted by Amy AxtellAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 28/04/2026NEW: HOLY HELL. Remember when I asked how soon it would be before Blanche filed notice with the court that the shooting justifies the ballroom and the National Trust should drop its case?? Well late tonight, Blanche filed and INSANE motion to dissolve the court injunction. Check this out: 1/ 65172992638
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 26/04/2026It snowed overnight at the bald eagle nest in Big Bear Lake, California. Here’s a shot of one parent keeping the 2 eaglets warm in their eyrie You can watch them live here: www.youtube.com/live/B4-L2nf... 050
Amy Axtell @amybett.bsky.social · 26/04/2026I saw Biden speak at the Washington Hilton in ‘24 -Screened ahead -Hotel swarmed w/ security, helicopters, streets closed, entrances guarded, & lanyards in lobby -Layers of security/scanners & hours waiting before ballroom access I can’t understand how someone w/ a shotgun ended up in that lobby 185
Reposted by Amy AxtellAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/04/2026Trump is about to hit REM on camera during an Oval Office event. It's just incredible. 1277101713029
Reposted by Amy AxtellMark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 23/04/2026IMPEACH. CONVICT. IMPRISON. 389144953704
Reposted by Amy AxtellChris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 23/04/2026ICE has violated almost 100 court orders. Let me say that another way. 100 times ICE was caught brazenly ignoring the law. 100 times a court told them to immediately stop. And 100 times they ignored the order. That's an out-of-control agency that shouldn't get another dime. 886290199907
Reposted by Amy AxtellJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Amazing! This is the line to get into Peter Buttigieg’s town hall in Tulsa tonight. 801199033867
Reposted by Amy AxtellMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 18/04/2026Today, President Barack Obama and I read to a group of toddlers at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center in the South Bronx. In between singing wheels on the bus, we discussed our administration’s vision for this City — one where New York’s Cutest have the strongest start possible. 577286534384
Reposted by Amy AxtellAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 15/04/2026The DOJ just asked a federal appeals court to throw out the convictions of 12 Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members who were found guilty of crimes connected to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. 1421633633