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.”

Crowdsourcing Law Enforcement: What Could Go Wrong?

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Ah, Arizona, the beacon of Wild West revivalism, has done it again, folks! If you’re the nostalgic type, yearning for the days of saloons and shootouts, the Arizona Senate has something for you. They decided that the solution to retail theft isn’t through boring, conventional methods like hiring more police or investing in technology. No, … Read more

From NAACP to NSFW: A Wild Ride Through An Identity Crisis

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The world’s favorite racial chameleon, Nkechi Amare Diallo, better known to the public as Rachel Dolezal—yes, that Rachel Dolezal—is back on the radar. This time, our protagonist finds herself booted from her role as a part-time after-school instructor and contract substitute with Catalina Foothills School District, located north of Tucson in Pima County, a position … Read more

Book Review Round-Up: Liz Cheney’s Best-Selling Rehash

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Roll out the red carpet for another political tell-all, or maybe don’t. We’re diving into Liz Cheney’s “Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning,” and let me warn you: it’s not exactly spilling the tea on the Orange Jesus in ways we haven’t already heard before. Half-Assed Disclaimer: Look, I wanted to read Cheney’s … Read more

Smoke and Mirrors: Accountability and the Language of Rape

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Like many writers, I’ve had my fair share of fascination with how language can warp our minds, make us care or zone out, or pull our attention in random directions. So today, I was dutifully cleaning out my inbox and occasionally succumbing to clickbait-y subject lines when, voilà–another newsletter, another letdown. This time, it was … Read more