I discovered these photos today. And discovered they were friends, Trump and Liberace, mid-1980s Trump Tower co-tenants and shopping buddies. I had no idea.
But I have said many times over the years that Trump's whole Vegas/Pam Beach swank kitsch aesthetic resembles Liberace's.
But I have said many times over the years that Trump's whole Vegas/Pam Beach swank kitsch aesthetic resembles Liberace's.
November 21, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I discovered these photos today. And discovered they were friends, Trump and Liberace, mid-1980s Trump Tower co-tenants and shopping buddies. I had no idea.
But I have said many times over the years that Trump's whole Vegas/Pam Beach swank kitsch aesthetic resembles Liberace's.
But I have said many times over the years that Trump's whole Vegas/Pam Beach swank kitsch aesthetic resembles Liberace's.
Many congratulations to my PhD student Kris Swank, who just passed her VIVA with minor corrections! The thesis was co-supervised with @gparsons.bsky.social and both Geraldine and I look forward to the book to come! 😊 @uofgfantasy.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Many congratulations to my PhD student Kris Swank, who just passed her VIVA with minor corrections! The thesis was co-supervised with @gparsons.bsky.social and both Geraldine and I look forward to the book to come! 😊 @uofgfantasy.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social
Pierce County, Nazi Sheriff Swank asks if trans people should be banned from owning firearms. On the Pierce Co website, it says Sheriff Swank will be at a “Breakfast with the Sheriff” on Sept 20, 7-9am at Post & Pour in Bonney Lake. Just saying. #piercecounty #puyallup #auburn #tacoma #ruston #pnw
September 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Idaho's new law, co-drafted by University of Idaho law student Desalyn Swank, makes selling or displaying human remains a felony www.wfaa.com/article/news...
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August 26, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Idaho's new law, co-drafted by University of Idaho law student Desalyn Swank, makes selling or displaying human remains a felony www.wfaa.com/article/news...
Sen. Dhingra recounts how an elected Sheriff (Swank of Pierce Co) threatened the Law and Justice committee that he would make all of his deputies wear masks if they tried to stop him with this bill. Says this makes clear why this is needed, ICE or not.
washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/16/i...
washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/16/i...
January 28, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Sen. Dhingra recounts how an elected Sheriff (Swank of Pierce Co) threatened the Law and Justice committee that he would make all of his deputies wear masks if they tried to stop him with this bill. Says this makes clear why this is needed, ICE or not.
washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/16/i...
washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/16/i...
Not only is it pub day for the private eye novel I co-wrote with James Patterson (LION & LAMB), but the Hollywood Reporter just announced our next project: ZERO TOLERANCE, an Audible Original starring Hilary Swank!
Hilary Swank, Sanaa Lathan, Aaron Paul, Krysten Ritter to Star in James Patterson Audible Originals ...
Audible Inc. announced that the stars will narrate three new originals in collaboration with the author: 'Zero Tolerance' starring Swank, 'The Justice' starring Lathan and Susan Kelechi Watson, and 'T...
www.hollywoodreporter.com
August 14, 2023 at 11:12 PM
Not only is it pub day for the private eye novel I co-wrote with James Patterson (LION & LAMB), but the Hollywood Reporter just announced our next project: ZERO TOLERANCE, an Audible Original starring Hilary Swank!
They literally made a movie about what happens to trans men in right wing communities in 1999. It was a big deal.
August 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
They literally made a movie about what happens to trans men in right wing communities in 1999. It was a big deal.
Hilary Swank Opens Up About the Movie Role She Regrets Most
Hilary Swank Opens Up About the Movie Role She Regrets Most
Hilary Swank has said that she now regrets playing Brandon Teena in the 1999 film Boys Don’t Cry, despite winning an Academy Award for the role. The movie, directed by Kimberly Peirce and co-written …
www.comicbasics.com
September 25, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Hilary Swank Opens Up About the Movie Role She Regrets Most
I was just going to post under the article that when Keith Swank loses his Pierce Co. sheriff job, he probably would get one in almost any county in eastern Washington, or he could just emigrate to Idaho.
September 9, 2026 at 2:32 AM
I was just going to post under the article that when Keith Swank loses his Pierce Co. sheriff job, he probably would get one in almost any county in eastern Washington, or he could just emigrate to Idaho.
On this Trans Day of Visibility, please enjoy & learn something from this fascinating & clarifying read from @madeline-eppley.bsky.social, @andylee.bsky.social, Robert Dellinger & @allydefduf.bsky.social
Read👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
(🙏 for this excellent work & actionable recs!)
Read👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
(🙏 for this excellent work & actionable recs!)
March 30, 2026 at 11:32 PM
On this Trans Day of Visibility, please enjoy & learn something from this fascinating & clarifying read from @madeline-eppley.bsky.social, @andylee.bsky.social, Robert Dellinger & @allydefduf.bsky.social
Read👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
(🙏 for this excellent work & actionable recs!)
Read👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
(🙏 for this excellent work & actionable recs!)
Cobra Kai Co-Creator and EP Jon Hurwitz addressed the show's efforts to contact Hilary Swank regarding a possible Julie Pierce return. / #CobraKai #KarateKid
Cobra Kai Co-Creator and EP Jon Hurwitz addressed the show's efforts to contact Hilary Swank regarding a possible Julie Pierce return. / #CobraKai #KarateKid
Cobra Kai Co-Creator and EP Jon Hurwitz addressed the show's efforts to contact Hilary Swank regarding a possible Julie Pierce return.
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February 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Cobra Kai Co-Creator and EP Jon Hurwitz addressed the show's efforts to contact Hilary Swank regarding a possible Julie Pierce return. / #CobraKai #KarateKid
Garden of Tranquility
#SillyLlamaProductions #JuniperEvents #VintageFair #VintageFair2024 #LaLou #SimpleyShelby #Swank&Co #3rdEyePerceptions #MainstoreRelease #NEW #InStoreNow #LastWeekend #SunLounger #Garden #JapanesCulture #Japanese #Piano #Heater #Steampunk #FlowerGarden #I'mRunningOutOfHashtags
#SillyLlamaProductions #JuniperEvents #VintageFair #VintageFair2024 #LaLou #SimpleyShelby #Swank&Co #3rdEyePerceptions #MainstoreRelease #NEW #InStoreNow #LastWeekend #SunLounger #Garden #JapanesCulture #Japanese #Piano #Heater #Steampunk #FlowerGarden #I'mRunningOutOfHashtags
June 16, 2024 at 6:20 PM
ZERO TOLERANCE, my second Audible Original co-written with James Patterson, stars Hilary Swank, Christine Ko, and Melonie Diaz as determined detectives on a dangerous mission. I hope you'll check it out on Audible!
August 24, 2023 at 7:20 PM
ZERO TOLERANCE, my second Audible Original co-written with James Patterson, stars Hilary Swank, Christine Ko, and Melonie Diaz as determined detectives on a dangerous mission. I hope you'll check it out on Audible!
The Pierce County Council this week affirmed its commitment to the state Keep Washington Working Act, which recognizes immigrants’ economic importance and their legal rights. Pierce Co. Sheriff Swank called the act unconstitutional:
www.gigharbornow.org/news/governm...
www.gigharbornow.org/news/governm...
County council affirms commitment to state's sanctuary law over sheriff's objection - Gig Harbor Now
The council voted to uphold the Keep Washington Working Act, despite objections from Sheriff Swank, who called it unconstitutional.
www.gigharbornow.org
May 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The Pierce County Council this week affirmed its commitment to the state Keep Washington Working Act, which recognizes immigrants’ economic importance and their legal rights. Pierce Co. Sheriff Swank called the act unconstitutional:
www.gigharbornow.org/news/governm...
www.gigharbornow.org/news/governm...
I live in Pierce Co. The sheriff's office has been problematic for awhile and Swank won the last election 51/49 at a time when there was maximal backlash to a lot of liberal policing strategies (that were clearly failing). His opponent in that election is now the Interim Chief of Tacoma PD
January 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I live in Pierce Co. The sheriff's office has been problematic for awhile and Swank won the last election 51/49 at a time when there was maximal backlash to a lot of liberal policing strategies (that were clearly failing). His opponent in that election is now the Interim Chief of Tacoma PD
Hilary Swank turned down reprising her 'Karate Kid' role for a 'Cobra Kai' cameo.
Hilary Swank Turned Down Reprising Her ‘Karate Kid’ Role for a ‘Cobra Kai’ Cameo: It Was a ‘Little Disappointing,’ Says Co-Creator
Hilary Swank turned down reprising her 'Karate Kid' role for a 'Cobra Kai' cameo.
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June 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Hilary Swank turned down reprising her 'Karate Kid' role for a 'Cobra Kai' cameo.
Josh Heald, co-creator of Netflix's 'Cobra Kai', wanted Hilary Swank to reprise her 'The Next Karate Kid' (1994) role as Julie Pierce in final season.
‘Cobra Kai’ Creators Wanted Hilary Swank To Return For Final Season, Tease Idea They “Can Revisit” In Franchise
Josh Heald, co-creator of Netflix's 'Cobra Kai', wanted Hilary Swank to reprise her 'The Next Karate Kid' (1994) role as Julie Pierce in final season.
bit.ly
June 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Josh Heald, co-creator of Netflix's 'Cobra Kai', wanted Hilary Swank to reprise her 'The Next Karate Kid' (1994) role as Julie Pierce in final season.
Even with that said, there isn't support for Swank's crankery among other WA sheriffs -- even ones from deep red areas. The Spokane Co sheriff (president of the WA law enforcement association) threatened to kick Swank out over his comments, eg, www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Pierce County sheriff may get expelled from WA law enforcement association
The Washington State Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs' leadership said it will consider expelling Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank over comments he made during a legislative hearing.
www.seattletimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Even with that said, there isn't support for Swank's crankery among other WA sheriffs -- even ones from deep red areas. The Spokane Co sheriff (president of the WA law enforcement association) threatened to kick Swank out over his comments, eg, www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
It's hard to believe MILLION DOLLAR BABY is now more than 20 years old. I think of this film and performances often.
I think about Hilary Swank still so much in this and hear Eastwood's haunting. score. An ultimate American film.
Where did it all go?
#filmsky
I think about Hilary Swank still so much in this and hear Eastwood's haunting. score. An ultimate American film.
Where did it all go?
#filmsky
Hollywood Flashback: When Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank Knocked Us Out
The director coached and co-starred along with the actress in the underdog ‘Million Dollar Baby,’ which became an Oscar champ 20 years ago.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
April 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
It's hard to believe MILLION DOLLAR BABY is now more than 20 years old. I think of this film and performances often.
I think about Hilary Swank still so much in this and hear Eastwood's haunting. score. An ultimate American film.
Where did it all go?
#filmsky
I think about Hilary Swank still so much in this and hear Eastwood's haunting. score. An ultimate American film.
Where did it all go?
#filmsky
Heaven Hill has a ginormous visitors center in Nelson Co spitting distance from Willett. I’m not a big HH fan but their buildings look swank.
November 11, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Heaven Hill has a ginormous visitors center in Nelson Co spitting distance from Willett. I’m not a big HH fan but their buildings look swank.