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.”

Jimmy Carter: A Life of Quiet Greatness

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Oh, President Carter. They don’t make many like you anymore. Your passing feels deeply personal, like losing a mentor who shaped my values from afar. You were the first U.S. President of my newlywed years and I’ll never forget when you won. I had fallen asleep, worried about the results, unsure if the world would … Read more

A Masterclass in Futile Resistance

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There’s a misguided idea simmering on X/Twitter by a so-called resistance fighter and it’s about as brilliant as starving yourself to hurt the grocery store. The idea? Crash the economy by refusing to participate in it. Yep, this economic flat-liner says we can defeat the Republicans’ anointed messiah by hoarding money under the mattress.

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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