Julie Bayerl

I'm (sadly) a bit skeptical that rising ACA costs will change the hearts of MAGA Republicans--even those who have marketplace plans.

Why? Well, let me tell you about April, one of the moms I interviewed for Holding It Together.

She's a White, Evangelical Christian, conservative Republican. 1/🧵

About that blonde woman’s album that came out October 3rd… Forgive me for the subject line of this newsletter, a tacky bait-and-switch. But in a world of fifteen-second TikTok clips, sometimes you must resort to the low road. Because no, I’m not talking about...

Goal for 2026: See Carter Faith live in concert. Great review of her latest album by @marissarmoss.bsky.social www.dontrocktheinbox.com/about-that-b...

It’s so funny that for the past week republicans have all been like “the only people out there are gonna be Hamas.” Everyone in this crowd is signed up for Kohl’s rewards points.

Selfie of Tina Smith speaking on stage at the Twin Cities No Kings protests as American flags wave and people hold up signs of crowns with red X’s painted over them.

Land of 10,000 Lakes and No Kings ❌👑

Really nice weather for a protest. Just the best weather to oppose fascism and look at the leaves!

Concert review: Country star Lainey Wilson impresses in arena debut Clad in a series of colorful cowgirl outfits, Wilson commanded the stage and crowd in a manner reminiscent of Carrie Underwood or even ’90s-era Shania Twain.

I closed out my work week tonight with a (fun!) Lainey Wilson concert. Here's my review:

Peace, love, and cowboys.

Protest dictatorship in the afternoon and country concert in the evening. #laineywilson #nokings #minneapolis

Just out for a stroll with 20,000 neighbors opposing fascism.

Minnesota state Capitol with a new black metal bench by a lamppost

They installed new benches at the Capitol

Braved the Fine Line on a school night for the stellar Ruston Kelly.

We had a fantastic nurse with the best technique, we all barely felt it. Only tears from the five-year-old, but he put on his brave face with the promise of treats after.

HealthPartners finally has the new COVID shot. My 3 kids and I got it today with our flu shot. Now we're all vaxed up and ready for the holidays. Take that, germs! @healthpartnersmn.bsky.social

everyone is learning about their world from screens that specifically tell them whatever narrative they will find most validating and provide them with endless rationales to ignore or explain away any facts that complicate the validating narrative. this is why politics has gone insane

when Tonic’s If You Could Only See hits on jack fm when you’re driving back to your house because you forgot your lunch >>>>>

2025-08-04: Yes.
Days since last #NYTXW OREO: 0

Twins breaking my heart today. France too, ugh

15 sources of wildfire smoke forecasts for North America » Yale Climate Connections Forecasting wildfire smoke is hard. We review the best tools to help you predict when unhealthful levels of smoke are coming.

We now live in the Pyrocene, a proposed new geologic epoch of fire activity brought about by human-caused climate change. Living in the Pyrocene means a new reality: knowing what the latest wildfire smoke forecasts are, in order to plan your outdoor activities. I review the best tools to do so:

This is all very bad.

Oh man - the 3 hour test is the worst! Congrats on passing :)

I loved Jem! I had the fashion plates for these costumes where you change the outfits and rub a crayon over them to make coloring sheets. And I had her barbie-like doll. Her earrings lit up!

Hooray - congratulations to you!

Gun Deaths of Children Rose in States That Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds

Gun Deaths of Children Rose in States That Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...

Image shows hundreds of cars slowed/stopped on a highway with signage saying “air quality alert consider reducing trips.” Heavy wildfire smoke is in the air.

Our approach to climate change summed up in one photo from @mprnews.org .

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The robber barons needed someone to do the work of the social safety net--the work of care--for little or no pay. And the most efficient solution was to push that work onto women, promote myths saying women are "naturally" best to do it, and trap women in precarity so they couldn't resist. 5/

Deena Carter - Strawberry wine, Jodee Messina - Bring on the rain, Little Big Town - Boondocks, Miranda Lambert - Smokin' and Drinkin', Lainey Wilson - Whirlwind, Kassi Ashton - Made from the Dirt, Carter Faith - Wild, Maren Morris - Lemonade

@natalieweiner.bsky.social is in a band!? Jazz or country? Or something else?

Remember when you didn’t know what an emolument was?

Asleep at the Wheel

Wanna see Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel THIS SUNDAY at the Dakota? Hit repost for a chance to win a pair of tickets!

since no one wants to make any changes to allow women in country radio to have success without first doing a duet or two with a very boring mediocre man I say, to the women of country who want airplay, use the shit out of those boring ass men, get your platforms & book your tours & return no favors🙃