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.”

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

Billionaire Bill and the Cult of Cash

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Ever notice how the media likes to introduce billionaires as if their wealth alone makes them fascinating? You’ll rarely hear about their actual credentials (or lack thereof). It’s as if hoarding obscene amounts of money is a job title. And yet, these billionaires don’t just sit on their mountains of cash; they actively use their … Read more

DJT Handed Musk the Keys to Everything—This Is Not a Drill

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Let’s cut to the chase: Elon Musk is no longer just a billionaire meddling in politics. He is running the show. For all the noise about Donald Trump’s return to power, it’s clear who’s actually calling the shots. “President” Musk has embedded himself so deeply into the federal government that even Trump’s own people are reportedly frustrated … Read more

Arizona Slowpokes Could Pay More Than Speeders

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Ah, Arizona’s legislature—where the solution to every minor inconvenience is a brand-new law, preferably one that already exists. This time, the scourge of society isn’t foreign entities stealing our state’s ground water, contradictory border security narratives, or Republicans’ love affair with school vouchers for the wealthy. No, the real crisis—the one that demands immediate legislative … Read more