Kim Miklofsky Bayne

Kim M. Bayne is a seasoned writer, content developer, former digital media strategist, and high-tech marketing veteran. She played a key role in the launch of internet marketing in the 1990s—presenting at the world’s first ‘Marketing on the Internet’ seminar series and authoring a #1 best-selling book on the subject. Now a passionate political activist in Pima County, she's known for her snarky insights, particularly when lampooning neofascist forces. Above all, Kim treasures being the enchanted grandmother of her ever-curious grandson. When she fights for freedom and social justice, she fights for his future. Kim’s motto is “Sarcasm, Spelling Bees & Science Fairs.”

Glory, Glory Hallelujah? Not So Fast

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This past Fourth of July, I did something I’ve done many times before: I watched A Capitol Fourth on PBS, broadcast from the West lawn of the U.S. Capitol. My sister was performing with the Choral Arts Society of Washington, based in DC, for her 27th year. Of course, I had to tune in. I sat back … Read more

Desert Logic: Water Theft Is Fine, If You’re Local

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If you thought Arizona had learned anything from our state’s last water scandal, think again. Pima County just sold off 290 acres of public land near the Fairgrounds for a $3.6 billion data center project. Yep, in a 3–2 vote on June 17, the Board of Supervisors approved a deal with Project Blue, a San … Read more

Coming Soon to a Country That’s Lost Its Damn Mind

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DHS may greenlight a reality show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship. No, really. The next phase of America’s moral collapse is now in development. And like everything else we’ve monetized, it’s got a pitch deck, a reality TV producer, and just enough red-white-and-blue branding to pass for patriotism. According to Time magazine (May 17, … Read more

It’s Not a Press Room, It’s a Stage

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Trump isn’t taking questions. He’s shredding them. Sure, you can call it a press briefing if you want, but nobody’s walking out with real answers. Reporters show up with facts. Trump shows up with an agenda.  What follows isn’t a presser. It’s a performance—equal parts grievance, gaslight, and self-congratulation. The press is just the punch line. And … Read more