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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · 3d

so much fun at #heavytrafficmag reading at #earthnet - much luvs to #PatrickMcGraw, #MegSuperstarPrincess,DeanKissick, #AnnikaKuhlmann & #ChristopherKulendranThomas for making magic possible.

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · 10d

Thank you so much to Heavy Traffic Magazine, earth__net and our readers Peter McGraw and Meg Superstar Princess. Alissa Bennett you were missed. Very grateful and over the top love all around.
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#LauraAlbert #HeavyTrafficMagazine #JTLeRoy @harperperennial.bsky.social @thecleggagency.bsky.social

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · 15d

This Friday, 7 PM @ Earth 49 Orchard Street, #NY
LAURA ALBERT
MEG SUPERSTAR PRINCESS (@megsuperstarprincess)
JT LEROY
PATRICK MCGRAW (@ptrkmgrw)
will be reading from Laura's forthcoming memoir, followed by a conversation between Patrick and her

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · 16d

In pt1 of my interview w #NathanDragon, he reads “Walking” from The Champ Is Here & discusses the autobiographical “shout-outs” he has included in his story. He also talks about the support he’s received from writer Diane Williams, the founder & editor of the literary annual NOON. shorturl.at/KOiZw

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · 18d

Yup

laura albert @lauraalbert.org · 18d

89 was definitely stronger

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · 18d

So are the silverfish #earthquake

shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 18d

yes, bay area, that was an earthquake. the dogs are still freaking out.

earthquake map showing a 4.5 that just hit near berkeley california

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · 21d

Lead

tamararubin.com/2025/09/inte...

Testing Integrative Therapeutics Cortisol Manager Stress Hormone Stabilizer for Lead, Cadmium, Mercury, and Arsenic with Independent, Third-Party Laboratory Analysis

Published: September 18, 2025 A Quick Note from Tamara Rubin: This product — the Life Extension Melatonin Dietary Supplement (in Vegetarian Capsules) — tested positive for Lead, Cadmium, and Arsenic...

tamararubin.com

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · 22d

open.spotify.com/episode/7rvE...

BREAKING: Jimmy Kimmel PULLED OFF AIR After Trump Administration Pressure

Spotify video

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Sep 9

“Everybody needs someone to know who they really are.” Signed by artist and writer LIMITED edition #JTLeRoy gallery print by #RaffaellaBertolini & #PepperSprayPress. pepperspraypress.com/products/raf...

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Sep 8

September 26th 7 pm at Earth (49 Orchard St, NY) Laura Albert in conversation with Patrick McGraw, for #HeavyTrafficMagazine.

Starring: Alissa Bennett, Patrick McGraw, and Meg Superstar Princess.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · Sep 5

During and after his Thursday trainwreck Senate hearing, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has faced growing calls to resign. Now, his own family is joining that chorus.

trib.al/nIl2LsR

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Sep 5

Trump: You have some vaccines that are so amazing. The polio vaccine I think is amazing. A lot of people think that covid is amazing. You know. I think you have to be very careful when you say that some people don't have to be vaccinated.

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Sep 5

This journalist uncovered America’s greatest abuses. Could he do the same today? forward.com/culture/film...

This journalist uncovered America’s greatest abuses. Could he do the same today?

Laura Poitras' new documentary "Cover-Up" delves into the career of journalist Seymour Hersh, who got scoops on Vietnam, Watergate and more.

forward.com

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Sep 4

More info to come #HeavyTrafficMagazine #NYC

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Sep 3

Agree w @timmiller.bsky.social need ads like this ! @thebulwark.com @podsaveamerica.crooked.com

youtu.be/8bJUpHxNk4Y?...

Holy Smokes! THIS Is How You Do an Ad

YouTube video by The Bulwark

youtu.be

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Sep 2

In Protest, He Turned the Camera on China’s Surveillance State www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/b...

In Protest, He Turned the Camera on China’s Surveillance State

www.nytimes.com

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Sep 2

This fall, keep yer head warm & cozy with the “written by JT LeRoy” cap. #FentonBailey ( @rupaulsdragrace.bsky.social executive producer/author) in "written by JT LeRoy" cap w/ "the u·biq·ui·tous Queen" @tsmadison.bsky.social doves-diner-inc.square.site/product/JTLe...

laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Aug 30

Rarified scraping interview with Marc Maren fuckin great @marcmaron.bsky.social by @jonlovett.bsky.social @podsaveamerica.crooked.com open.spotify.com/episode/0NQZ...

Marc Maron on Brainf*cked Trolls and Liberal Scolds

open.spotify.com

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Aug 27

My discussion w #HarrisLahti concludes w his reflections on writing w a sense of discovery rather than invention, & how his #ForeclosureGothic is “a thought-provoking novel instead of answering questions.” ashadedviewonfashion.com/2025/08/25/f...

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Aug 26

Let #WinsomeBrown's transportive reading guide you through the magical world of my @nytimes.com best-seller #SARAH. Find my #books & #audiobooks at www.LauraAlbert.org
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@blackstonepub.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Aug 24

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Aug 19

The Madden Sisters Don’t Want to Be Institutionalized www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/m...

The Madden Sisters Don’t Want to Be Institutionalized

www.nytimes.com

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Aug 18

You can now listen to the #JTLeRoy books! Read by #MichaelImperioli, #ShirleyManson, #LawrenceRothman, #AlissaBennett, #WinsomeBrown, and so many more. Head on to www.LauraAlbert.org to listen to audio samples.
@blackstonepub.bsky.social @thecleggagency.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social

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laura albert @lauraalbert.org · Aug 17

Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...

Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying

www.nytimes.com

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