Kim Miklofsky Bayne

Kim M. Bayne is a seasoned professional 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.”

TikTok, Privacy, and Political Posturing: A Tale of Selective Outrage

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The U.S. Appeals Court has spoken. It won’t overturn the law requiring TikTok’s parent company to divest ownership. No surprises there. Meanwhile, no one with a heart or a brain is looking forward to the potential financial fallout as the creator economy, largely empowered by TikTok, takes a hit. Gig workers, side hustlers, and small … Read more

Bracelets Against Tyranny? Someone Missed the Memo!

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So here we are: it’s 2024, democracy’s hanging by a thread, and your plan, my liberal white sister? Beaded blue bracelets. Yes, seriously. Now, when you see a woman in the wild wearing this special color-coded accessory, you can give her a subtle but knowing nod because, you know, you’re both on the same side of the not-a-Trumper divide. It’s a secret handshake, but with crafty couture.

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JD Vance’s Debate Charade: Blaming Harris, Not Congress

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So, in case you missed it, JD Vance spent last night’s debate trying to convince everyone that Kamala Harris has been running the country all along, single-handedly sabotaging immigration policy. Who knew? Move over, Joe Biden, apparently we’ve been living under the “Harris Administration” this whole time, according to the Trump-Vance ticket. Vance’s debate control … Read more

JD Vance’s Name? Who Cares?

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This whole “JD Vance aka James David Vance aka James David Hamel, born James Donald Bowman” backstory, covered as recently as September 30th in USA Today? Not even remotely newsworthy nor interesting. Trump and his cronies want to burn down the government, according to Project 2025, but sure, let’s focus on dissecting the Second Banana’s … Read more