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.”

Trump Solves the Problem He Created. Again.

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Guess what? We’re supposed to thank Donald Trump for deescalating the trade war. You know—the one he started. Today’s big headline: The U.S. and China reached a “major breakthrough” on tariffs. Trump’s proudly dialing down the economic arson he personally ignited, slapping himself on the back like he just brokered world peace instead of pausing … Read more

The Pope Didn’t Pander. Thank God.

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The first American Pope, Pope Leo XIV stepped onto that balcony and spoke to the world—not just to one country, not just in one language. Italian. Spanish. A message of peace that transcended borders and politics. It was beautiful. And meaningful. And then came the far-right outrage machine: “Why didn’t he speak English?!” Oh, I … Read more

Got ADHD? You’re the Latest Target of MAGA

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So, if you have ADHD and haven’t seen your doctor recently, buckle up. The United States has done it again—taken a marginally functioning healthcare system and made it worse. This time, the ADHD community is the target and the prescription is a heaping dose of suspicion, surveillance, and surprise charges, all served up in the name … Read more

Executive Orders Aren’t Royal Decrees. Or Are They?

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Once upon a time, before 2017, executive orders were used by presidents to direct the operations of government, within the limits of the law. You know, like memos. With a little presidential flair. But here we are in 2025, and Trump is back…with a vengeance. Only now, he’s fully abandoned the illusion that he’s constrained … Read more

Are Democrats Doing Enough? If You Had To Ask…

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Today, MoveOn-dot-org emailed me a link to a survey, asking if I think Democrats are doing everything they can to stop Trump. That’s cute. Is that a real question or a rhetorical one? Just wondering. Let’s cut to the chase: If Democrats were actually fighting as hard and, let’s face it, as strategically as they … Read more