Joe Baker, Jr.
@bakerboyjb.bsky.social
Retired Tennessean. Baseball & Tennis fan. Lover of travel & books. Beach walker.
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“She stayed true to us.” Dolly Parton kept her home state of Tennessee at the forefront of her music and work, even as her star power took her all over the world.
Dolly Parton’s Death Hits Home for Tennesseans: ‘She Was One of Us’
The country music star kept her home state at the forefront of her music and work. “She inspired Tennesseans to be better,” one resident said.
nyti.ms
August 26, 2026 at 12:10 PM
“She stayed true to us.” Dolly Parton kept her home state of Tennessee at the forefront of her music and work, even as her star power took her all over the world.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
While Andy Beshear, the governor of Kentucky, “isn’t so well known around the country, the one thing he is recognized for is winning elections,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
While Andy Beshear, the governor of Kentucky, “isn’t so well known around the country, the one thing he is recognized for is winning elections,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
Opinion | Is Andy Beshear of Kentucky the Next Bill Clinton?
A Democratic governor popular in a state that glows red offers lessons for winning working-class voters. For one, speak plain English.
nyti.ms
August 23, 2026 at 11:50 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
While Andy Beshear, the governor of Kentucky, “isn’t so well known around the country, the one thing he is recognized for is winning elections,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
While Andy Beshear, the governor of Kentucky, “isn’t so well known around the country, the one thing he is recognized for is winning elections,” our columnist @nickkristof.bsky.social writes.
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Maryland’s healthcare system is facing a significant nursing shortage, and the pipeline for new nurses is constrained by financial barriers – so we’re taking action to get aspiring nurses the aid they need.
Maryland, Social Finance launch $3 million Pay It Forward fund for nursing degrees
The state of Maryland is launching a new $3 million fund aimed at helping more residents complete nursing degrees as the state faces a persistent shortage of nu
foxbaltimore.com
August 23, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Maryland’s healthcare system is facing a significant nursing shortage, and the pipeline for new nurses is constrained by financial barriers – so we’re taking action to get aspiring nurses the aid they need.
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Image of the day.
Roger Federer sitting by himself in the Royal Box at Wimbledon.
He’s truly there just to watch some tennis.
One of the most legendary athletes is also a true tennis fan at the root of it all. ❤️
Roger Federer sitting by himself in the Royal Box at Wimbledon.
He’s truly there just to watch some tennis.
One of the most legendary athletes is also a true tennis fan at the root of it all. ❤️
July 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Image of the day.
Roger Federer sitting by himself in the Royal Box at Wimbledon.
He’s truly there just to watch some tennis.
One of the most legendary athletes is also a true tennis fan at the root of it all. ❤️
Roger Federer sitting by himself in the Royal Box at Wimbledon.
He’s truly there just to watch some tennis.
One of the most legendary athletes is also a true tennis fan at the root of it all. ❤️
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England red card.. So does the king call fifa now? Is that how this works?
July 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
England red card.. So does the king call fifa now? Is that how this works?
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Grigor Dimitrov. How can anyone not be happy for him. 🥹 #Wimbledon
July 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Grigor Dimitrov. How can anyone not be happy for him. 🥹 #Wimbledon
#wimbledon #espn less talking & more matches, please 💜🎾😎
July 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
#wimbledon #espn less talking & more matches, please 💜🎾😎
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Clarence Thomas says the 14th Amendment should be read narrowly because it was written for formerly enslaved people.
By that logic, the 2nd Amendment was written for muskets, not AR-15s.
Funny how that kind of originalism only shows up when it's convenient.
By that logic, the 2nd Amendment was written for muskets, not AR-15s.
Funny how that kind of originalism only shows up when it's convenient.
July 1, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Clarence Thomas says the 14th Amendment should be read narrowly because it was written for formerly enslaved people.
By that logic, the 2nd Amendment was written for muskets, not AR-15s.
Funny how that kind of originalism only shows up when it's convenient.
By that logic, the 2nd Amendment was written for muskets, not AR-15s.
Funny how that kind of originalism only shows up when it's convenient.
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Ladies and gentlemen, Willie Nelson! 🎤
June 24, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, Willie Nelson! 🎤
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CNN shows a side by side of J.D. Vance taking credit for what Obama already had in place — an Iran deal Trump ripped up before killing a lot of people and wasting a lot of money (at Israel’s request)
H/T @acyn.bsky.social
H/T @acyn.bsky.social
June 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
CNN shows a side by side of J.D. Vance taking credit for what Obama already had in place — an Iran deal Trump ripped up before killing a lot of people and wasting a lot of money (at Israel’s request)
H/T @acyn.bsky.social
H/T @acyn.bsky.social
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To honor the heroes who sacrificed for our freedom and country, we must commit to a more perfect union by finding common ground and moving our country forward for everyone. God bless our fallen heroes and their families, and God bless the United States of America.
May 25, 2026 at 1:32 PM
To honor the heroes who sacrificed for our freedom and country, we must commit to a more perfect union by finding common ground and moving our country forward for everyone. God bless our fallen heroes and their families, and God bless the United States of America.
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Taking your 2 Gen Z grandkids to prom
April 21, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Taking your 2 Gen Z grandkids to prom
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🗣️Boris Becker has named Arthur Fils as one of three young ATP players who can challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
🔗Link In First Comment
#Tennis | #ArthurFils | #BorisBecker
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#Tennis | #ArthurFils | #BorisBecker
April 21, 2026 at 9:14 AM
🗣️Boris Becker has named Arthur Fils as one of three young ATP players who can challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
🔗Link In First Comment
#Tennis | #ArthurFils | #BorisBecker
🔗Link In First Comment
#Tennis | #ArthurFils | #BorisBecker
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I'm cringing with embarrassment that an American president wrote this. Absolutely cringing.
April 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM
I'm cringing with embarrassment that an American president wrote this. Absolutely cringing.
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Trump’s Easter Sunday message is to threaten war crimes against Iran unless they open a strait he said we don’t actually need opened since we’re now “independent” of the Middle East 🤔🤷🏼🐣
April 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Trump’s Easter Sunday message is to threaten war crimes against Iran unless they open a strait he said we don’t actually need opened since we’re now “independent” of the Middle East 🤔🤷🏼🐣
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The President of the United States commemorates Easter by threatening war crimes and dropping an F-bomb
We need a new president, immediately, insomuch as this one has lost all control over his faculties
We need a new president, immediately, insomuch as this one has lost all control over his faculties
April 5, 2026 at 12:27 PM
The President of the United States commemorates Easter by threatening war crimes and dropping an F-bomb
We need a new president, immediately, insomuch as this one has lost all control over his faculties
We need a new president, immediately, insomuch as this one has lost all control over his faculties
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This is an actual post. This is not funny. This is beyond desperate. This is a deeply unwell man who doesn’t belong anywhere near the levers of power. Every member of his cabinet and Congress is complicit in not demanding his removal now.
April 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
This is an actual post. This is not funny. This is beyond desperate. This is a deeply unwell man who doesn’t belong anywhere near the levers of power. Every member of his cabinet and Congress is complicit in not demanding his removal now.
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BREAKING: Today I'm leading a lawsuit against Trump for his unlawful executive order attempting to interfere with our elections.
The Constitution is clear: States, not the White House, regulate elections.
I won't back down from ensuring that every Massachusetts voter's ballot is counted.
The Constitution is clear: States, not the White House, regulate elections.
I won't back down from ensuring that every Massachusetts voter's ballot is counted.
April 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM
BREAKING: Today I'm leading a lawsuit against Trump for his unlawful executive order attempting to interfere with our elections.
The Constitution is clear: States, not the White House, regulate elections.
I won't back down from ensuring that every Massachusetts voter's ballot is counted.
The Constitution is clear: States, not the White House, regulate elections.
I won't back down from ensuring that every Massachusetts voter's ballot is counted.
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The day the Affordable Care Act passed was one of my proudest moments as president, because it meant that millions of Americans would have access to health care, some for the first time.
March 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM
The day the Affordable Care Act passed was one of my proudest moments as president, because it meant that millions of Americans would have access to health care, some for the first time.
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If you're not angry about this, you're part of the problem.
March 22, 2026 at 5:23 AM
If you're not angry about this, you're part of the problem.
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Obama will always be the better man.
March 21, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Obama will always be the better man.
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The president of the United States, folks.😕
Surely all who condemned the Charlie Kirk reaction will condemn Trump for this. Right? (cc: @MarshaBlackburn )
Our kids are watching.
Surely all who condemned the Charlie Kirk reaction will condemn Trump for this. Right? (cc: @MarshaBlackburn )
Our kids are watching.
March 21, 2026 at 6:37 PM
The president of the United States, folks.😕
Surely all who condemned the Charlie Kirk reaction will condemn Trump for this. Right? (cc: @MarshaBlackburn )
Our kids are watching.
Surely all who condemned the Charlie Kirk reaction will condemn Trump for this. Right? (cc: @MarshaBlackburn )
Our kids are watching.
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Tariffs are bad for Americans and our economy, and the President does not have the authority to impose them. Don’t take my word for it – look at the Supreme Court’s ruling. It’s time to roll the harmful tariffs back and stop costs from continuing to rise.
February 20, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Tariffs are bad for Americans and our economy, and the President does not have the authority to impose them. Don’t take my word for it – look at the Supreme Court’s ruling. It’s time to roll the harmful tariffs back and stop costs from continuing to rise.