Reposted by Brooks HustonPaul Leigh -Some Rascal on the Internet @pleightx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026 229107872250
Reposted by Brooks HustonArkansas Times @arktimes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026White heteronormativity has long dominated the University of Arkansas. What does that mean for Black gay Arkansans?arktimes.comCan a Black gay man still call the hogs? - Arkansas TimesWhite heteronormativity has long dominated the University of Arkansas. What does that mean for Black gay Arkansans? 0259
Reposted by Brooks HustonArkansas Times @arktimes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Want to talk about slavery at the Old State House Museum? That's a no-go, according to a Black woman who quit the place over what she said were racist remarks made at a staff meeting.arktimes.comOld State House Museum employee quits over racist comments about slavery - Arkansas TimesA Black woman who has been working at the Old State House Museum since 2011 quit over racist remarks about slavery. 1108
Reposted by Brooks Hustonhannah gais @hannahgais.bsky.social · 06/10/2026will you people shut the fuck up 2606359612
Reposted by Brooks HustonArkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 30/09/2026Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says humility key to democracy arkansasadvocate.com/2026/09/30/f...arkansasadvocate.comFormer US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says humility key to democracy | Arkansas AdvocateHumility, listening and serving others are important pieces of democracy, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday during a lecture at Bentonville's Crystal Bridges Museum of Ame... 232
Reposted by Brooks HustonThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026REP. @justinjpearson.bsky.social : “I’ve never seen anything like this — hundreds of cars but I’ve yet to see any from Tennessee.” Musk’s xAI claimed to bring jobs to MEMPHIS but as predicted is hiring from outside TN. Reminder: Brent Taylor “doesn’t give a shit” 👇🏽🤔🤷🏼 #MemphisVsMusk 151154408
Reposted by Brooks HustonThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15/09/2026From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social : “MEMPHIS is a testing ground. A test case for tyranny and fascist control.” #UNSAFETaskForce @GovBillLee #AbolishICE 12317165
Reposted by Brooks HustonThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026JUST NOW: A confused, clearly not-there McConnell votes “AYE” after almost voting NO with Dems but getting *corrected* by handlers around him 110292913688
Reposted by Brooks HustonArkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 16/09/2026Poll finds voters favor US Senate candidates with plan for averting Social Security cut arkansasadvocate.com/2026/09/16/r...arkansasadvocate.comPoll finds voters favor US Senate candidates with plan for averting Social Security cut | Arkansas AdvocateWASHINGTON — Voters are much more likely to support U.S. Senate candidates in the November midterm elections if they have a plan to avoid an automatic cut to Social Security benefits in 2032, accordin... 178
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 13/09/2026For likely the first time in modern history, the Supreme Court decided more cases in fast-tracked, secretive proceedings than in open court. These “shadow docket” decisions have let the Trump admin. bypass lower courts on deportations, ICE stops and more — often with little to no explanation. 471163616
Reposted by Brooks HustonReuters @reuters.com · 11/09/2026Norway's Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late King Harald, died at the age of 94, the royal palace said in a statement reut.rs/4xVzsE2reut.rsNorway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeralNorway's Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late King Harald, died on Friday at the age of 94, the royal palace said in a statement. 421227255
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 11/09/2026Did you know? Every year, the Supreme Court’s nine justices fill out a form that discloses their financial connections to companies and people. Our database allows you to search for organizations and people that have paid them, reimbursed them for travel and given them gifts.projects.propublica.orgSupreme Connections: Search Supreme Court Disclosures — ProPublicaSearch Supreme Court financial disclosures for organizations and people that have paid justices, reimbursed them for travel, given them gifts and more. 27758379
Reposted by Brooks HustonAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 07/09/2026This nation was founded on a union, and on this Labor Day, we’re reminded that the American worker, not Washington, has led to our prosperity. As one of the few pro-union GOP congressmen at the time, I’d rather celebrate the workers than the paperwork signers who gave us off today. (Link below) 19670321813
Reposted by Brooks HustonMark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Congratulations to the New York Times' Euphemism Desk for coming up with a new one. Instead of stating that Maria Bartiromo was letting her guests lie, NYT says she was "permitting her guest commentators to free-associate." 1/2🧵 531122325
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 30/08/2026This county jail in Florida is supposed to detain immigrants for only up to 72 hours, per DHS. One woman was rebooked 10 times, spending a cumulative 26 days in jail. Read the full story: propub.li/4y7RORJ 19833414
Reposted by Brooks HustonLibrary of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️ 194334997162
Reposted by Brooks HustonChris Jones @jonesforar.bsky.social · 17/08/2026People across every party are frustrated by high costs, rising debt, and broken promises. While French Hill delivers for billionaires and big banks, I’ll put Arkansas families first. Voting begins October 19. Vote for a leader who will fight for you. 02820
Reposted by Brooks HustonKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 17/08/2026As Trump condemned Colorado for incarcerating election denier Tina Peters, the White House organized an urgent "brainstorm call" with federal agencies — to explore ways to curtail federal support to Colorado. The next day, agencies canceled hundreds of millions of dollars in grants for Colorado.ms.nowNew evidence suggests White House took steps to punish Colorado over Tina Peters case“I’ve never seen anything like it,” a federal district court judge said about a newly disclosed email. “I’ve never even imagined something like it.” 16923781433
Reposted by Brooks HustonAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/08/2026so, we can now see that Steven Cheung was just completely lying here 1843320715
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 12/08/2026NEW: Tennessee’s highest-security youth prisons are operated by a single private company. Former staff say they felt pressure to hide abuse and other serious incidents from the state and to handle medical emergencies without calling 911. with @wpln.bsky.socialpropublica.orgHe Suffered Abuse in a Private Youth Jail. The Company Never Reported It.Tennessee’s highest-security youth prisons are operated by a single private company. Former staff say they felt pressure to hide abuse and other serious incidents from the state and to handle medical ... 30361533394
Reposted by Brooks HustonProf. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 06/08/2026Breaking News! Code: y-Axis Alert! As of August 5th, global sea-surface temperatures just set a new preliminary record high of 21.20°C. This breaks the previous record high of 21.17°C set on April 24, 2024. And yes, I had to extend the y-axis to plot this. 34606317
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 03/08/2026Nearly 500,000 public comments have flooded in since the Trump administration proposed a rule that gives political appointees control over research funding. “The United States will not just fall behind. It will step aside,” one physicist wrote.propublica.orgHow Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy DiscoveryA proposed White House rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over scientific funding. One physicist, who helped discover the Higgs boson, explains how the rule would’ve stifled th... 37972424
Reposted by Brooks HustonInfoWars @realinfowars.bsky.social · 29/07/2026For real, what makes you feel more focused, more energized, more aroused and shake all night in a good way for real? 231176146
Reposted by Brooks HustonBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Good discussion tonight of Clayton’s confirmation as part of the election subversion threat for 2026 and 2028. vimeo.com/1213747732/1...vimeo.comEBOF 7.28.26 - Bill Kristol, Jamal Simmons, Paul RieckhoffThis is "EBOF 7.28.26 - Bill Kristol, Jamal Simmons, Paul Rieckhoff" by EBOF on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. 213540
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 28/07/2026John Gai carried his sick father to a nearby clinic in a wheelbarrow, but he died from cholera on the way. Gai then pushed the wheelbarrow for hours through the camp to take him to the cemetery: “Nobody should have to carry a dead body among the living.” (Published December 2025)propublica.orgTrump Officials Celebrated With Cake After Slashing Aid. Then People Died of Cholera.Behind closed doors in Washington, top advisers made a series of decisions that had devastating repercussions for the poorest country on earth. We went to South Sudan and found people who died as a re... 161007410
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 28/07/2026NEW: Nick Adams’ Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness has brought in millions in donations and helped him land a State Department appointment, but records show there is almost no indication FLAG was spending that money on its stated mission.propublica.orgThis MAGA Influencer Runs a Charity to Teach Kids Civics. Much of the Money Goes to Him Instead.Nick Adams’ Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness has brought in millions in donations and helped him land a State Department appointment, but records show there is almost no indication FLAG w... 130927451
Reposted by Brooks HustonMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 27/07/2026🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked the Supreme Court to allow President Donald Trump’s sweeping attack on mail voting to go into effect before the upcoming midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comTrump DOJ asks Supreme Court to greenlight anti-mail voting order before midtermsRead more here. 1821373789
Reposted by Brooks HustonDiedrich Bader @diedrichbader.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Now this could be on VEEP 73592126
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 26/07/2026Private schools in Arkansas operate with little transparency. They don’t have to turn over incident reports or video to the public. After a parent reported abuse at one such school to the police, our reporter @jsmithrichards.bsky.social started to piece together what happened. propublica.orgHow Videos Helped Me Uncover Abuse at an Arkansas Private SchoolMary “Tracy” Morrison ordered students to scrub floors and urged them to attack a classmate. Few records exist of incidents at The Delta Institute for the Developing Brain, a private school with littl... 8319128
Reposted by Brooks HustonMississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 26/07/2026OPINION: "Mississippians in every part of the state deserve journalism from reporters who are embedded in and work to really understand and connect with their communities," Ashton Pittman writes.buff.lyEditor’s Note | With Our Gulf Coast Reporter, MFP Furthers Mission to Cover MississippiNews Editor Ashton Pittman writes about Mississippi Free Press Gulf Coast Bureau reporter Amy Schafer joining the team. 0242
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 24/07/2026NEW: James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of committing voter fraud after ProPublica and @texastribune.org found that the Texas attorney general may have broken state law by voting using an address where he no longer appears to live.propublica.orgKen Paxton Touts His Efforts to Fight Voter Fraud. His Senate Opponent Is Now Accusing Him of Committing It.James Talarico’s comments come after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that the Texas attorney general may have broken state law by voting using an address where he no longer appears to live. 367134824400
Reposted by Brooks HustonPBS News @pbsnews.org · 19/07/2026Children relapsing into malnutrition has become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from the Iran war. to.pbs.org/45bfgRxto.pbs.orgNigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surgeChildren relapsing into malnutrition has become an increasingly common occurrence in the state and across northern Nigeria, according to local health and aid workers, who cite knock-on effects from th... 29051
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 18/07/2026THREAD: The boy is called a liar. He’s told not to defend himself. Then the private school owner encourages all of his peers to attack him, one by one. She hits him, repeatedly, with a plastic pipe-like object. How does this school still exist — and receive state funds? 🧵 108093465043
Reposted by Brooks HustonMississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 18/07/2026A wrong polling place can cost someone their vote. Your support helps us fact-check precinct maps and keep trusted election information free for every Mississippian. Give today: buff.ly/CQvEQtG 03418
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 17/07/2026UPDATE: ProPublica is tracking the increase in immigrants filing claims that their detention is illegal — known as habeas cases. While new cases are being added at a somewhat slower rate, there are still far more than ever before: propub.li/4yiYGwu 15955366
Reposted by Brooks HustonMississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 16/07/2026“We’ve got to do this for ourselves,” Rev. Bennie Brown of Jonestown, Mississippi, said. “Nobody is coming through. Not anybody’s coming through for us but us.”buff.lyBuilding Wealth: Black Delta Farmers Teach Mississippians How to Self-SustainA group of about 30 people took a tour of four Black-owned farms in the north Mississippi Delta on Juneteenth this year to learn about sustainability. 04324
Reposted by Brooks HustonMississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 16/07/2026What happens when a voter arrives at the wrong polling place? They may be sent across town. They may not have time to try again. They may leave believing their voice did not matter. That is why trusted election reporting is so important. Give today: buff.ly/CQvEQtG 0145
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 16/07/2026We found that thousands of parents have been separated from U.S. citizen children and at least 79 kids were doused with chemical agents. 🗓️ On July 21, join us for a virtual discussion on how children have been caught in Trump's immigration crackdown: propub.li/4fiHDSF 7325182
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 15/07/2026Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche, who is facing his Senate confirmation hearing, previously shut down DOJ crypto investigations while holding more than $150,000 in crypto investments. From our Dec. 2025 investigation:propublica.orgTop DOJ Official Todd Blanche Shut Down Crypto Enforcement While Holding Crypto AssetsThe second-highest official at the DOJ, Todd Blanche rose to prominence as Trump’s personal defense attorney. His actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, exper... 12126561512
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 15/07/2026NEW: Despite multiple complaints — and videos — of physical abuse and mistreatment of students, Arkansas' Delta Institute continues to receive public funds. It is just one of hundreds of private schools taking state money with little oversight. w/ @arktimes.bsky.socialpropublica.orgThis Private School Had Students Scrub Floors and Attack a Fellow Classmate. The State Still Funds It.One of the few requirements for Arkansas private schools is that they have an American flag and a flagpole. But millions in state funds go to the largely unmonitored schools while complaints about saf... 56780435
Reposted by Brooks HustonBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 14/07/2026No hell too hot. www.sunjournal.com/2026/07/13/i... 535226536857
Reposted by Brooks HustonKaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 13/07/2026The wider Middle East is stuck in a dangerous cycle of attacks, counterattacks, and fragile ceasefires. Iran’s strikes on commercial shipping violate international law and the Memorandum of Understanding. (1/3) 1918337
Reposted by Brooks HustonAnxious Rage @anxiousrage.blacksky.app · 12/07/2026Good morning!static.klipy.comIconic Dance from The Wiz: Free SceneAlt: Iconic Dance from The Wiz: Free Scene. Dorothy dances joyfully in a white dress with a large group of liberated workers 2995588
Reposted by Brooks HustonCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 04/07/2026“.. Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C.” @reuters.com 149078692941
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 02/07/2026The Central Oregon Irrigation District has rights to more than half of the Deschutes River. Only 1 of every 4 gallons was consumed by crops, our analysis found, while the rest leaked, ran off or evaporated. With @opb.orgpropublica.orgAn Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price.In the high desert of Central Oregon, the Deschutes River is a lifeline for farmers and landowners — but a century-old water law entitles just a few thousand people to more than half of its volume. 1323384
Reposted by Brooks HustonMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 25/06/2026The most important democracy story of the day. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comPostmaster general says USPS won't deliver mail ballots if states don’t give Trump admin voter rolls“You are going to make a decision that people cannot vote by mail. That’s unacceptable," one senator told the postmaster general. 26426431466
Reposted by Brooks HustonArkansas Times @arktimes.bsky.social · 19/06/2026A busybody Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, propelling progressives to the polls. Will the Callais decision supercharge Democrats again in 2026?arktimes.comSCOTUS is on the ballot — again - Arkansas TimesA busybody Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, propelling progressives to the polls. Will the Callais decision supercharge Democrats again in 2026? 0106
Reposted by Brooks HustonProPublica @propublica.org · 18/06/2026NEW: Records obtained by ProPublica detail at least a dozen SpaceX investors with addresses in mainland China, Hong Kong or Russia who acquired stakes in SpaceX years ago through a middleman firm in the U.S. called Tomales Bay Capital.propublica.orgBefore SpaceX IPO, Investors in China Secretly Acquired StakesOne previously unreported SpaceX investor has ties to Chinese military contractors. The information was revealed only after ProPublica went to court to obtain it. 54788835041