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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 6h

“Nationally, federal data shows that about 20% of pregnancies end in a loss, but only a small number are investigated as crimes. In several states, a positive drug test after a pregnancy loss can result in criminal charges for the mother, and even prison time.”

The Marshall Project @themarshallproject.org · 7h

Here are some states where miscarriages and stillbirths have been investigated by the criminal legal system in recent years.

These States Have Investigated Miscarriages and Stillbirths as Crimes

A recent arrest in Georgia highlights the criminal suspicion that surrounds pregnancy loss in several states, experts say.

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Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition @coloradofoic.bsky.social · 6h

"The first thing visitors to the Elizabeth School District website see is a pop-up window with an unusual message: an invitation to help cover legal fees incurred in a lawsuit over library book removals."

This Colorado district was sued for removing library books. It wants help with legal fees

Pop-up windows on the district’s website invite visitors to donate to help cover the district’s legal fees. The appeal is part of a broader fundraising campaign that involves several conservative-lean...

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 1d

I have the best writing assistant. I mean, she doesn’t technically assist much, but she’s good company.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Lalo Alcaraz @laloalcaraz.bsky.social · 1d

SANA SANA! My latest for CALÓ News! Please support my work at calonews.com/donate #portland

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 1d

The paperback of "Tough Messes: Eleven Stories of Crime and Desperation" is now available from the major online outlets, or your favorite local book shop can order it. The ebook version is also available in all popular formats, and it's on sale for just $3.99!

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 2d

The führer is furious…

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 3d

The campus of Colorado College during the fall is hard to beat.

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 4d

Jeez, Colorado. I get it. You’re gorgeous. No need to beat me over the head with it.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 8d

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 5d

Fun fact: last week I got my royalty statement. It was for the last 6 months, and it was for my two books that have been banned.

Just so you know how rich we get off banned books, that check was a whopping $51.

No, not a badge of honor. No, not money-making. KIDS JUST LOSE ACCESS TO BOOKS.

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 5d

Doing my (lazy) part to participate in this Illinois orange-out.

R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 6d

I’m sure Norway will be designated a terrorist organization by the end of the day, so I wanted to take a moment to say I am proud of my Norwegian heritage.

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 7d

Can we assume it'll showcase Kid Rock, Ted Nugent, and Lee Greenwood? Banger of a show...

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 7d

From @theathletic.com: Turning Point USA, the organization founded by the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, announced that it will be hosting its own Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026, to rival the NFL’s choice of Bad Bunny.

Turning Point USA, group founded by Charlie Kirk, announces Super Bowl halftime counterprogramming

Turning Point USA is calling its Super Bowl halftime show a celebration of "faith, family and freedom."

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 7d

Image of armed, armored police and the Anne Frank quote: "Terrible things are happening outside. At any time of night and day, poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes."

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 8d

Hey Abbott, Pedo the Clown, et al. Chicago has a message for you. (Also, everyone go buy stuff from @raygunsite.com, the creators of this fitting take on the Chicago flag. www.raygunsite.com/blogs/news/a...)

Raygun's take on the iconic Chicago flag, featuring four red middle finger instead of the usual four red six-pointed stars.

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 8d

Come for the manufactured crisis, stay for the Italian beef and tavern-style pizza.

Wesley Morgan @wesleymorgan.bsky.social · 9d

Don’t think these Texas National Guard guys are going to be chasing any immigrants around Chicago on foot

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 8d

A billionaire's website has some deals today, BUT on bookshop.org, you can get free shipping on "The Gentle Slope," "We Kill Our Own," and thousands of other great books from other authors. You can also get the ebook of "Tough Messes” for just $2.99, wherever ebooks are sold!

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 8d

The Street Vendors Association of Chicago is raising $300,000 to support hundreds of street vendors who are staying home for their safety. Street vendors from the city and suburbs can apply to get emergency financial assistance, @franciagarciah.bsky.social reports.

Chicago Rallies To Support Street Vendors Impacted By ICE: 'The Backbone Of Our Neighborhoods'

The Street Vendors Association of Chicago is raising $300,000 to support hundreds of street vendors who are staying home for their safety. Street vendors from the city and suburbs can apply to get eme...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Colorado Newsline @coloradonewsline.com · 8d

US prison population rises for second straight year. Colorado sees 1.7% prison population increase from 2022 to 2023.

US prison population rises for second straight year | Colorado Newsline

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

coloradonewsline.com

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 9d

A billionaire's website has some deals today, BUT on bookshop.org, you can get free shipping on "The Gentle Slope," "We Kill Our Own," and thousands of other great books from other authors. You can also get the ebook of "Tough Messes” for just $2.99, wherever ebooks are sold!

An image touting FREE SHIPPING of Oct. 7 & 8 from bookshop.org.

The covers of "The Gentle Slope" and "We Kill Our Own" by R.M. Lowery.

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 8d

“Does Colorado’s 2019 law that prohibits conversion therapy for minors violate free speech? That was the issue lawyers for the state and a Christian legal group brought before the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday morning,” @caitlynkim.bsky.social reports.

Majority of Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Colorado’s conversion therapy ban

The court had tough questions for the state about whether preventing licensed therapists from trying to change a child’s sexual or orientation or gender identity burdens their right to free speech.

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 9d

A billionaire's website has some deals today, BUT on bookshop.org, you can get free shipping on "The Gentle Slope," "We Kill Our Own," and thousands of other great books from other authors. You can also get the ebook of "Tough Messes” for just $2.99, wherever ebooks are sold!

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R.M. Lowery @lowery.bsky.social · 9d

For a limited time, get the ebook of “Tough Messes: Eleven Stories of Crime and Desperation” for just $2.99!

This promo coincides with a popular site’s made-up holiday, and you can get it on Kindle; however, the special price also applies to Nook, Kobo, and others. books2read.com/RMLtoughmesses

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