Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 8mWelcome to 2026: Taegan Goddard is writing headlines for The Onion. 000
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 15mMusk is already laying the groundwork for 2028. cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/09/fun-...cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.comFun with campaign lit... Part 2 000
Reposted by Craig M.Rachel Fairbank @sweetsciencewriter.bsky.social · 4h“The children who are randomly selected not to receive the birth dose of the vaccine, those who “lost the lottery”, face in their earliest days the risk of contracting hepatitis B, which can cause irreversible lifelong damage.” No words. I am speechless. This violates all ethical boundaries.theguardian.comControversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-BissauRecommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchers 41770371
Reposted by Craig M.Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 4hBREAKING NYT: The Trump Justice Department is investigating whether the major television networks — ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox — violated federal antitrust laws when the group briefly suspended their pooled coverage of Trump, according to six people with knowledge of the department's action.nytimes.comJustice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool CoverageMajor TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was looking into whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump. 3281493496
Reposted by Craig M.Save Our Schools Arizona @sosarizona.org · 5h🏆 The winner of Phoenix New Times “Best Boondoggle” of 2026 is Arizona’s universal ESA voucher program 🫠 Millions of transactions processed without a single review, and taxpayer dollars spent on luxury goods and appliances — all while our public schools remain severely underfunded. 284
Reposted by Craig M.Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23h7 shots fired into an SUV with a 5-year-old child in the back seat as the vehicle was moving away. Markwayne Mullin claims the driver “weaponized” his vehicle. Bullshit! “Weaponized vehicle” has become ICE’s go-to excuse for shooting folks. Where’s the evidence? It’s not in this new footage. 55389043589
Reposted by Craig M.Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 7hSite-blocking isn’t just theoretically dangerous. Italy’s system blocked hundreds of innocent websites. Spain’s swept up domains belonging to Greenpeace and Harvard. Now Congress wants to bring this to the U.S. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...eff.orgCongress Has Another Site-Blocking Bill, And This One Targets VPNsCongress is taking another run at site-blocking, a deeply flawed concept that would undermine basic internet infrastructure. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) has introduced the American Copyright Protection 312158
Reposted by Craig M.Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 7hThis is inevitable, and behind the scenes they've been talking like it's a done deal. They don't think women should be allowed to control their own bodies, and they believe it's up to them to take away that right. 13346176
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 7hcpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/1015... Arizona Mundane, but reality for campaignscpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com10/15 is going to be a big date for campaign finance reportingWhile all of the reporting periods end on 9/30, some of the reporting periods start on 7/5 while others start on 7/22. 000
Reposted by Craig M.Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10/10/2026Of course Kash Patel wants to hand the UFC a NO-BID contract to train FBI agents. The UFC is a sports entertainment business. The FBI already trains agents in defensive tactics. And we’re supposed to believe Dana White, Trump’s buddy, runs the only organization in America qualified to do this. 1831519692
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/legi... Arizona Summary: Nadacpmazrandommusings.blogspot.comLegislative schedule - week starting 10/11/2026 010
Reposted by Craig M.Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 10/10/2026The NYPD just released surveillance video of the ICE shooting (which occurred off camera). Two men in civilian clothes run up to a car with guns drawn. One second later, one man begins smashing the butt of his gun into the driver’s side window. The driver appears to panic and hit the gas. 15738151214
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026He has one challenger for the "stupidest person to ever become famous" title - Tommy Tuberville "Dishonest"? Got nothing there. Maybe Bernie Madoff? 000
Reposted by Craig M.Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/10/2026Trump makes genocidal threats against Iran and then IMMEDIATELY pivots to whining about not winning the Nobel Peace Price. You can't make it up. 2263883946
Reposted by Craig M.@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 10/10/2026#AZ 2026 ballot: 8 propositions, all flawed. They ban nonexistent taxes, defund rural police under cover of grocery-tax cuts, target faith groups helping migrants, regulate bathrooms with no medical exceptions, censor school curricula, threaten early voting. Vote NO on all 8. #ProudBlue #Pinks 1111996
Reposted by Craig M.Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 10/10/2026And don’t forget it 312493627
Reposted by Craig M.Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Central casting. 50244801202
Reposted by Craig M.Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Trump has denied disaster relief for Illinois following severe storms in August. Trump approved a request from Indiana for damage resulting from the same storms. One is a "blue state." The other is a "red state." No other president has politicized natural disasters the way that Trump has. 20558582702
Reposted by Craig M.Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 09/10/2026Putin throws lifeline to try to save Trump in the midterms. In return, American dollars go to Russia and get put toward killing innocent Ukrainians. Trump/Russia right out in the open. www.dailymail.com/news/article...dailymail.comPutin throws Trump midterm lifeline as Russia agrees to supply dieselDonald Trump announced today that Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply the US with hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel. 2442194983
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026It's Cheeto - he may campaign for the other Dan Sullivan. 050
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/fun-... Arizonacpmazrandommusings.blogspot.comFun with campaign lit... Part 4Note: Both pieces were address to people who don't currently live, though one included "Or Current Resident" on the addressee line. 000
Reposted by Craig M.The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026“Prices would’ve DECLINED without the tariffs” 😕 The Trump Tax is real 421918712
Reposted by Craig M.Max Blau @maxblau.bsky.social · 09/10/2026My colleagues and I at @propublica.org are looking into the ways health insurers’ use of prior authorization — the extra layer of approval insurers require before covering a medical expense — impacts patients. We need your help. 👇 www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...propublica.orgWe’re Investigating Prior Authorization. Help ProPublica Understand Your Health Insurance Denial.ProPublica is looking into the ways health insurers’ use of prior authorization impacts patients. We need your help to figure out if the process is still leading to delayed or missed treatments, tests... 9225111
Reposted by Craig M.Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Trump’s obsession with demonizing the Somali community is dangerous and reprehensible. Hate to break it to him: Somali Minnesotans are resilient. We will not let Trump intimidate us. Our neighbors have our back. 613303548
Reposted by Craig M.Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Trump’s idea of helping children: let billionaires dump stock into their savings accounts, then bar families from rejecting it or selling for five years. The rich get applause and captive shareholders. Kids get the risk. Another grift wrapped in generosity. www.rawstory.com/amp/trump-ac...rawstory.comTrump rigs kids’ piggy banks so billionaires can dump falling stock on them: analyst 2134
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026ktar.com/arizona-news... Guess downtown Phoenix will have a lower EQ from Dec. 17 thru Dec. 20. Recommend avoiding the area then.ktar.comVice President JD Vance to headline Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix - KTAR.comAmericaFest 2026 will take place Dec. 17–20 at the Phoenix Convention Center, bringing four days of speeches and cultural discussions. 000
Reposted by Craig M.Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 09/10/2026The Fort Hood Shooting was horrific. At least 4 dead. At least 14 injured. But I bet you've never heard the name of Army Specialist Ivan Lopez, who was responsible for the 2014 Fort Hood shooting. Because you understand he reps only himself, but somehow Nidal Malik Hasan speaks for 'all Muslims.' 836996
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2026/10/fun-...cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.comFun with campaign lit... Part 3This one is pretty mundane as it sent out by the candidate. So mundane that I have no snark at the ready. Candidates are boring; PACs are much more fun. Trust me. 😀 000
Reposted by Craig M.Jon Cryer @mrjoncryer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026America has become an authoritarian state. 2127835
Reposted by Craig M.Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This is Nazi rhetoric, full stop. It's not only a call to instigate a race war in the United States, but it's reminiscent of historic European justifications used to incite pogroms against Jews. People who say things like this are incredibly dangerous, as there is nothing they won't eventually do. 1140431315
Reposted by Craig M.Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 09/10/2026It sure feels like the administration is going to pull out all the stops hoping to incite violence in the streets before the election. 825647
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Certain folks tried to pooh-pooh Covid, and people died. The same folks are running things again. 000
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Just a guess here: Your onboard sarcasm detector is non-functional, right? 010
Reposted by Craig M.Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 08/10/2026If you say you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize, you don’t deserve the Nobel Peace Prize www.reuters.com/world/europe/trump-…reuters.comTrump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get itUS President Donald Trump, who waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace in Ukraine, said on Wednesday that he should win the Nobel Peace Prize but acknowledged doubt about his chances. 1616834
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026You *do* know Cheeto wants their use to be at least doubled by using them on Democrats and anyone with skin darker than a golfer's tan. www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comFrance halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protestsThe step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers. 000
Reposted by Craig M.Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The Trump Crime Family 68683133430
Reposted by Craig M.American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Behind each banned or challenged title is an author being professionally—and sometimes personally—targeted for the stories they've chosen to share. For #BannedBooksWeek, @amlibraries.bsky.social spoke with five authors about their experiences. bit.ly/4ehBypJ 410946
Reposted by Craig M.Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 07/10/2026NEW: CONTENT WARNING FOR SA: Democratic candidate for Arizona's 8th Congressional district Bernadette Greene-Placentia was raped by two men while repairing campaign signs according to a sheriff's report. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/congres...phoenixnewtimes.comCongressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signsEmbarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing. A Phoenix New Times exclusive. 42644002187
Reposted by Craig M.Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026NEW AD: Introducing SCANDUEL! The only betting app where you can parlay Ken Paxton’s scandals — and get paid! Here’s a tip: Always bet that he did the thing. 💰 622041605
Reposted by Craig M.Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 07/10/2026This is the President who sent 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles to terrorize diverse communities. His rhetoric isn’t an anomaly or a one-off. 10496192
Reposted by Craig M.AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes @azagmayes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026My office will keep fighting to protect Robson Ranch residents—and all Arizonans—and make sure any rate increases approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission are truly just and reasonable. Press Release: www.azag.gov/press-releas... 5289
Craig M. @cpmaz.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Didn't watch them on regular TV (don't hate 'em, just don't watch awards shows). Now that Jeff Bezos broadcasts them, I'm *really* not going to watch 'em. 030
Reposted by Craig M.Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Our Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and Benefits is now updated for fiscal year 2027, including the latest eligibility rules, benefit amounts, and recent changes to the program: www.cbpp.org/research/foo...cbpp.orgA Quick Guide to SNAP Eligibility and BenefitsA summary of SNAP eligibility and benefit calculation rules that are in effect for federal fiscal year 2026, which began in October 2025. 046
