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.”

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

DJT sells snake oil

Health Care Horror Show: The ACA Nightmare Redux

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Just when we thought the health care horror show was over, the presumptive Republican nominee is boasting a sequel worse than the original. On the 2024 campaign trail, the Polyester Cockwomble promises a real nightmare: he’ll destroy the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and, with it, the health care of over 40 million Americans. Because nothing … Read more

Gosar’s Gaffe: Greedily Gambling the Grand Canyon

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Welcome to another episode of “What the Hell, Arizona?” starring none other than Republican Congressman Paul Gosar. You know: one of those guys who makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. Well, Gosar is back at it again, and this time he’s taking on a national treasure: the Grand Canyon. The Monumental Declaration First, let’s … Read more

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