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.”
Helpless Daddy and kid watch in horror as books are burned

UPDATED: Scholastic’s Slippery Slide into Censorship: Time to Rally

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UPDATE 10/25/23: Scholastic Backs Down! Read the Letter! The Scholastic Book Fair will return its books on race and gender to its broader collection, in response to protests and criticism that separating these titles supports right-wing censorship across the U.S. “I want to apologize on behalf of Scholastic,” Ellie Berger, president of Scholastic Trade Publishing, … Read more

Government Shutdown Countdown: Are Your Boots Safe?

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We are teetering on the edge of a MAGA shutdown that threatens devastating consequences for communities nationwide. Meanwhile, the adorable little Republicans are once again locked into a cult-driven, rage-filled mission of political maneuvering and bloodlust. It’s sheer madness. “I don’t think there’s enough time to work out a deal,” said former Congressman Ron Barber … Read more

Unleash Your Education Superpowers: Support Your Local School Board

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Isn’t it incredible how public schools shape the future of our country? Dedicated teachers, curious students, and vibrant classrooms are the heart of healthy communities. Our public schools are backed by something equally important—school governing boards. These boards are like the secret sauce behind the scenes, making decisions that impact everything from curriculum to school … Read more

It’s a MAGA Madhouse: Tune into the First GOP Debate

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Break out the popcorn and tinfoil hats because the GOP is hosting its first presidential debate in Milwaukee tonight! If you can’t watch it live, no worries. It’ll be available, at least, in bits and pieces around the web, and endlessly milked to death in memes and by pundits for all its quotable sound bites. … Read more

Jaw-Dropping Opinion: Doctors’ Gratification Trumps Women’s Health

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Apparently, a Republican-appointed judge believes a woman’s decision to have an abortion violates a doctor’s desire to see a woman experience pregnancy and childbirth. Yeah, ’cause all the world’s a stage—or some kind of peep show—and all the women are merely players, to bastardize Shakespeare. And the so-called “aesthetic injury” of not being able to … Read more