Julia Payne
@jmpayne24.bsky.social
Managing Editor, The Contrarian https://www.contrariannews.org/ IN PLAY, (RUNS)
Republican South Dakota secretary of state endorses Democrat to succeed her
Republican South Dakota secretary of state endorses Democrat to succeed her
“South Dakota deserves a Secretary of State who will strengthen confidence through performance rather than provocation,” Monae Johnson wrote in a column published Saturday.
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2 heroic state AGs have been fighting to stop the Paramount-WBD takeover — but the Ellisons are about to force a terrible settlement. Stand with @democracydefendersaction.org & our #BlockTheMerger partners and sign our petition in my weekly column @ContrarianNews.org 👇 - TN
We’re Winning, Contrarians — And We Won’t Back Down
Publisher’s Roundup 85
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Something disturbing is happening in Gainesboro, Tennessee. Silicon Valley Venture capitalists are funding an “American heritage” (white only) community.
Charter Cities and the Desire for Social and Ideological Conformity
An ‘aligned community’ in Tennessee seeks to bring the culture war home.
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What do Democrats need to take back the Senate and put more checks on Trump’s corruption? Senior Editor @timdickinson.bsky.social explains.
Trump's DOJ tried to settle his $10B IRS suit w/ a $1.776B slush fund for his allies Judge Williams said no—& Monday she said no again He tried to settle w/ himself & still lost. How @democracydefendersfund.org helped in this week's publisher's note @ContrarianNews.org 👇 -TN
We’re Winning, Contrarians — And We Won’t Back Down
Publisher’s Roundup 85
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The rumored ‘deal’ to usher in Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is an insult to the hundreds of thousands of workers, journalists, and consumers who will be hurt if it goes forward. These are the moments we need you, Contrarians. Californians, sign this petition. Tell AGs to stand firm
#BlockTheMerger
Twelve state attorneys general sued to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Concessions don’t protect workers, consumers or creators. Tell the AGs to hold strong and take it to trial. SIGN THE P...
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Concessions don’t work. That’s why the State AGs need to take their case to trial. They've got the Ellisons on the ropes. Protect consumers and workers. Block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Sign the Petition! noparamountconcessions.com
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Twelve state attorneys general sued to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Concessions don’t protect workers, consumers or creators. Tell the AGs to hold strong and take it to trial. SIGN THE P...
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VICTORY: Judge Cooper slams & prohibits Trump & cronies continued efforts to rename the Kennedy Center (& orders other important relief) A huge win for @repbeatty.bsky.social & our cocounsel team @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG More to come!
An extraordinary piece from @shalisemyoung.bsky.social for @contrariannews.org www.contrariannews.org/p/strange-fr...
Strange Fruit, Still. Still.
There is a long, dark history of lynching of Black Americans in this country, primarily in the former Confederate states, though not always.
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“Parton has always used her music to call out injustice and tell stories about the downtrodden. Her songs have channeled the experiences of coal miners, migrant farm workers, unmarried pregnant women shunned by their families and driven to suicide." Meredith reflects on the life of a great American
We Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton
The country music icon, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist was the rare cultural figure beloved across the politica
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Courts and states are putting a stop to harmful anti-abortion laws. Here's how:
Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize
We need to afford ourselves space to think long-term and big picture, to push back on backlash, and be clear about what
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BREAKING: we are going back to court in the Kennedy Center case to STOP the flagrant violation of the courts order preventing renaming @democracydefendersaction.org & Washington Litigation Group are proud to represent @repbeatty.bsky.social to protect this treasured memorial  Our brief is here 👇
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NEWS: Rep. Beatty files emergency motion asking court to block Kennedy Center board from adding Trump’s name to bldg @normeisen.bsky.social: "Trump lost in court...Now his supporters are trying to deface Kennedy Center again by putting his name back...despite a court order blocking them...”
Trump’s corruption scandals are piling up faster than ever From the DOJ slush fund to crypto payoffs to foreign business deals, the pattern is clear: Trump is using the presidency to serve himself & his allies I break down the top 10 scandals in my publisher's note 👇 -TN
Trump & Cronies’ Top 10 Corruption Scandals (Round 4)
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@normeisen.bsky.social thinks these five things are worth the money
The Trump admin’s case against Davey Hearn should have never been brought. Its dismissal today does not erase the abuse of government power in arresting and charging a patriotic American who did nothing wrong. The administration owes Mr. Hearn an apology.
The Trump Administration Owes Davey Hearn an Apology | Democracy Defenders Fund
Statement from Davey Hearn’s co-counsel regarding today’s decision by the U.S. government to dismiss all charges against
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A thread on how heroes like Dr. Anthony Fauci make Trump and the Republicans look like criminals by comparison. That's why they tried to destroy his good name. That's the story.
Measles. Cyclospora. Raw milk. Screwworm. Here are the top ways the Trump administration and RFK, Jr. are failing this country’s public health.
EXCLUSIVE: In my lawsuit against Todd Blanche, he has now submitted to a federal judge unredacted emails & documents for the court’s review. I walk through the documents & explain how Blanche continues to violate the court order and the Epstein Files Transparency Act. youtu.be/oAEHQXlYWK0?...
🚨 AG Blanche HANDS Judge UNREDACTED Epstein Files In MY LAWSUIT!!!
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BREAKING: STATEMENT ON DOJ’S DISMISSAL OF CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST DAVEY HEARN
The @contrariannews.org is now #1 on Substack’s Rising in U.S. Politics chart THANK YOU to everyone who has subscribed, read, shared, & supported our work The need for independent journalism has never been greater We’re grateful to have you with us👇 -TN https://www.contrariannews.org/
The Paramount Warners merger is not only hitting a wall of opposition in the US We @democracydefendersfund.org have also filed a complaint in the UK, which has said it is "minded to act" Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Alan Cumming & Benedict Wong urge that the UK do so @theguardian.com
A TV and cinema calamity could be disastrous for what you watch and what you know. Act now to stop that | Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict Wong
The Paramount-Warner Bros merger is being fought on both sides of the Atlantic. Britain’s culture secretary knows the risks and can intervene. She should, say actors led by Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumb...
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Breaking: Paramount has agreed to halt its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery until June 2027 while a federal court considers a lawsuit brought by 12 state attorneys general. Contrarian Publisher @normeisen.bsky.social and his partners fought hard in the courtroom to make this a reality
Oh look. Texas also made voter registration errors. They were caught and fixed, all without needing the SAVE act or a national voter roll database. CRAZY. www.kxxv.com/news/local-n...
Election errors found in Texas voter database ahead of November election
A campaign worker found errors in Texas's voter database. Here's what it means for McLennan County voters ahead of the November election.
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Taylor Farms, the company under fire for the Cyclospora outbreak, is one that is driven by the notion that believers should dominate the government and big business rules all.
Does the Bible Want You to Have Diarrhea?
Taylor Farms executives seemed to subscribe to the theory that scripture wants believers to dominate government and that 'social gospel' is wrong.
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Senator Shaheen isn't dealing with Hegseth's inability to answer a question.
"If you can figure out a way to zero in on the most critical spots on the electoral map and then propel even a handful of people to vote who wouldn’t have voted otherwise or to switch their vote from one candidate to another, you can change everything."
The Number of Votes Needed to Change Everything Is Smaller Than You Think
There are long periods of national political-geologic stability in American history. This is not one of them. In this moment, the volcanoes keep erupting.
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Hunter Biden’s transparency and truthfulness not just about his own struggles but also the state of the Democratic Party has captivated people across America.
Hunter Biden Meets the Moment
He has no reason to play nice as he moves beyond scandals and salacious photos.
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