Laura
@gobosox54.bsky.social
Lover of democracy, cats, bird watching, TV and travel. Lifelong Democrat from New England🌻
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How quickly we forget the BS excuses Republicans make up for military invasions. Does anyone remember weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?!?!
It’s almost always about oil. Another GOP president wants to use U.S. soldiers as pawns for big oil in his sick pursuit for money & power.
It’s almost always about oil. Another GOP president wants to use U.S. soldiers as pawns for big oil in his sick pursuit for money & power.
Trump is threatening to attack a country with more oil than Iraq | CNN Business
The United States appears ready for war with Venezuela, a prospect that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro this weekend attributed to America’s desire to control the country’s vast oil reserves.
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
How quickly we forget the BS excuses Republicans make up for military invasions. Does anyone remember weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?!?!
It’s almost always about oil. Another GOP president wants to use U.S. soldiers as pawns for big oil in his sick pursuit for money & power.
It’s almost always about oil. Another GOP president wants to use U.S. soldiers as pawns for big oil in his sick pursuit for money & power.
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Ken Burns made a documentary about Americans who declared "No kings!" and rose up against the military occupation of their cities. What could possibly be polarizing about that? [giftie] www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/a...
What ‘The American Revolution’ Says About Our Cultural Battles
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Ken Burns made a documentary about Americans who declared "No kings!" and rose up against the military occupation of their cities. What could possibly be polarizing about that? [giftie] www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/a...
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We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
November 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We have a cabinet level Secretary of State, a diplomatic corps, Special Envoys, and Defense team to do this work.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Son-in-law” is not a government job. Kushner does not represent us.
“Neil deGrasse Tyson’s personal checklist for navigating the modern information landscape“. youtu.be/o4I_hOz_MLw?...
How to Tell What’s Real Online
YouTube video by StarTalk
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 2:28 PM
“Neil deGrasse Tyson’s personal checklist for navigating the modern information landscape“. youtu.be/o4I_hOz_MLw?...
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About 40% of SNAP recipients are children. Around half of ALL children in the country are covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
About 40% of SNAP recipients are children. Around half of ALL children in the country are covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
And the so-called “party of family values” gutted both programs by billions of dollars.
Doesn’t sound very pro-family to me.
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Riddle me this, how in the fuck is this making our communities any safer? This ICE agent sprays this disabled woman directly in the face in St Paul, Minnesota with pepper spray and then throws her to the ground. I hope she sues the hell out of ICE for this‼️#Abolish 🧊🧊🧊
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Riddle me this, how in the fuck is this making our communities any safer? This ICE agent sprays this disabled woman directly in the face in St Paul, Minnesota with pepper spray and then throws her to the ground. I hope she sues the hell out of ICE for this‼️#Abolish 🧊🧊🧊
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This is a hugely important story. I wrote about its consequences already in "Road to Unfreedom" and we know much more now. If we want to be a democracy we have to create structures of factuality rather than selling our future to the loudest yeller in another country.
Although the scale of this is still to be assessed, this is the inevitable outcome of the monetization of the algorithm. Rage-bait becomes a personal revenue model. Nothing about this should be a surprise.
NEWS: I spent the past 24 hours going through major MAGA accounts on Twitter, and a bombshell development has become clear: most of the right-wing ecosphere is being fed propaganda from foreign actors.
This impacts elections. This impacts discourse. This is major. Subscribe to support my work:
This impacts elections. This impacts discourse. This is major. Subscribe to support my work:
November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This is a hugely important story. I wrote about its consequences already in "Road to Unfreedom" and we know much more now. If we want to be a democracy we have to create structures of factuality rather than selling our future to the loudest yeller in another country.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene has defied three child s*x-abuse networks: the one in the Catholic Church, the fictional one in QAnon, and now the Trump-Epstein ring.
newrepublic.com/article/2036... via @newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/article/2036... via @newrepublic.com
Good for Marjorie Taylor Greene (but She’s Still a Loopy Racist)
The shock announcement didn’t surprise everyone. She’s been tilting away from MAGA and toward America First for quite some time.
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene has defied three child s*x-abuse networks: the one in the Catholic Church, the fictional one in QAnon, and now the Trump-Epstein ring.
newrepublic.com/article/2036... via @newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/article/2036... via @newrepublic.com
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“It's unconscionable, but it's a reality that we've accustomed ourselves to dealing with.” slate.trib.al/iDV9LaJ
How Planned Parenthood Got Defunded
Why clinics are closing from Mississippi to Manhattan.
slate.trib.al
November 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“It's unconscionable, but it's a reality that we've accustomed ourselves to dealing with.” slate.trib.al/iDV9LaJ
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Why do I love living in Boston? Yo-Yo Ma playing the Bach cello suites before bringing Mayor Wu out to duet for an encore, that’s why.
November 22, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Why do I love living in Boston? Yo-Yo Ma playing the Bach cello suites before bringing Mayor Wu out to duet for an encore, that’s why.
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#StandWithUkraine
Ukrainians truly need this right now — even if as a sign of solidarity. And constant, stubborn solidarity goes a long way.
Ukrainians truly need this right now — even if as a sign of solidarity. And constant, stubborn solidarity goes a long way.
November 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#StandWithUkraine
Ukrainians truly need this right now — even if as a sign of solidarity. And constant, stubborn solidarity goes a long way.
Ukrainians truly need this right now — even if as a sign of solidarity. And constant, stubborn solidarity goes a long way.
“We don’t need a better personality cult. We need on-the-ground, working people coming together and working together to uplift everyone.” Hunter Dunn #50501 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
A groundswell of activism takes hold in the US: ‘We are a bridge to the future’
Everyday people from blue and red states alike are leading actions such as protests, boycotts and mutual aid
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
“We don’t need a better personality cult. We need on-the-ground, working people coming together and working together to uplift everyone.” Hunter Dunn #50501 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I needed to draw this picture
November 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I needed to draw this picture
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Today, after the Coast Guard lifted a ban on swastikas and nooses as symbols of hate, and after President Trump called for the execution of members of Congress, it is time for every American to decide. Who will you be?
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
November 21, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Today, after the Coast Guard lifted a ban on swastikas and nooses as symbols of hate, and after President Trump called for the execution of members of Congress, it is time for every American to decide. Who will you be?
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
Here is Burt Lancaster as Nazi era judge Ernst Janning in Judgment at Nuremberg.
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When CPB can track your every move that’s not security—that’s Big Brother. DHS’s seemingly endless expansion of Orwellian surveillance technology must end now.
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
When CPB can track your every move that’s not security—that’s Big Brother. DHS’s seemingly endless expansion of Orwellian surveillance technology must end now.
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Today, Donald Trump threatened violence against six Members of Congress.
Where’s the Republican outrage?
Where’s the Republican outrage?
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Today, Donald Trump threatened violence against six Members of Congress.
Where’s the Republican outrage?
Where’s the Republican outrage?
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Gotta lean heavily into this, which i think they will. Trumps weak and getting weaker. He’s supporting criminal conduct. Time is against him. rollcall.com/2025/11/20/d...
Democratic hawks defiant after Trump accuses them of 'seditious' act - Roll Call
Democrats stood by their call for troops to disobey unlawful orders after Trump suggested they could be executed for "seditious behavior."
rollcall.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Gotta lean heavily into this, which i think they will. Trumps weak and getting weaker. He’s supporting criminal conduct. Time is against him. rollcall.com/2025/11/20/d...
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I won't mince words—today, Donald Trump made a death threat against his political opponents.
Here's my full statement on the President calling for the execution of Democratic Members of Congress:
Here's my full statement on the President calling for the execution of Democratic Members of Congress:
Press Releases | Congressman Jim McGovern
mcgovern.house.gov
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I won't mince words—today, Donald Trump made a death threat against his political opponents.
Here's my full statement on the President calling for the execution of Democratic Members of Congress:
Here's my full statement on the President calling for the execution of Democratic Members of Congress:
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They claim we are traitors for caring and speaking up for our country. This regime are the traitors. These are not the words of a president. These are the shameful words of a coward who is writing his legacy in greed, lies and manipulation. #dontgiveuptheship
November 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
They claim we are traitors for caring and speaking up for our country. This regime are the traitors. These are not the words of a president. These are the shameful words of a coward who is writing his legacy in greed, lies and manipulation. #dontgiveuptheship
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November 20, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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On Tuesday, multiple Democrats made a video reminding the military & intelligence community of their duty to the Constitution, not to President Trump.
On Thursday, Trump called the message "punishable by DEATH" and reshared a post calling for them to be hanged. trib.al/qDwIcJA
On Thursday, Trump called the message "punishable by DEATH" and reshared a post calling for them to be hanged. trib.al/qDwIcJA
November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
On Tuesday, multiple Democrats made a video reminding the military & intelligence community of their duty to the Constitution, not to President Trump.
On Thursday, Trump called the message "punishable by DEATH" and reshared a post calling for them to be hanged. trib.al/qDwIcJA
On Thursday, Trump called the message "punishable by DEATH" and reshared a post calling for them to be hanged. trib.al/qDwIcJA
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Good. Dems not backing down in the slightest in the face of Trump's call for their execution. Keep this up, Dems. Treat Trump like *he's* the violent criminal and the real threat to our Constitution order. Because he is.
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Good. Dems not backing down in the slightest in the face of Trump's call for their execution. Keep this up, Dems. Treat Trump like *he's* the violent criminal and the real threat to our Constitution order. Because he is.