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Laura Shamas

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Writer. Ph.D. www.laurashamas.com. I’m a Chickasaw Nation citizen. Check out my website to subscribe to my free quarterly e-newsletter. To buy FOUR WOMEN IN RED: https://www.broadwayplaypublishing.com/the-plays/four-women-in-red/. 🇺🇦

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 12d

In the face of adversity in the U.S., we’re still creating politically powerful theatre. Our 6 short shows about reproduction, justice, and ecology will be broadcast on October 14, 7 pm by Transformation Theatre. Tix on sale now for “ReproEco”! Watch from home! www.onthestage.tickets/show/transfo...

Transformation Theatre, Inc. Presents: ReproEco; a virtual reading - Events

Tickets are available now! Dates: Tue. October 14th 2025, 7:00 pm

www.onthestage.tickets

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 11h

Monday, Oct. 13 is Indigenous People’s Day. I started celebrating early by seeing HAUNTED by Tara Moses at Native Voices! If in LA, don’t miss it! #LANDBACK

The cover of the program for “Haunted” by Tara Moses, produced by Native Voices and Greenway Court Theater (at Gteenway Court). Directed by DeLanna Studi and Jennifer Bobiwash. . Dates: Oct. 10 - 28. In a dark blue light, there’s a “FOR SALE” sign, and in the center, a mostly dark white house, with a light on in an upper right window, and on the front door.

Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 21h

He blinked and blinked.

Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 21h

Voted Yes last week!

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 22h

He looks scared.

Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 1d

Six of us wrote about this in a new show called “ReproEco.” You can see it online on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7 pm Eastern time. We have a great cast and directors! Post-show discussion! www.onthestage.tickets/show/transfo...

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: Some of the layoffs at CDC are being REVERSED.
Here is my updated story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

More than 1,000 CDC staff receive layoff notices during government shutdown

Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 1d

Thread 🧵

Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 1d

The thing about the Roberts Court is they're not evil geniuses, because they're not geniuses.

Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 1d

“More than three dozen federal judges have told The New York Times that the Supreme Court’s flurry of brief, opaque emergency orders in cases related to the Trump administration have left them confused about how to proceed in those matters and are hurting the judiciary’s image with the public.”

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Martha Crawford @whatashrinkthinks.com · 1d

I'm sitting here thinking about having a 15 daughter being chased down and abducted by masked men while the local police watch and let them carry her away to god-knows where w/zero accountability

we have to understand that girls are in severe danger of sexual violence from anonymous ICE goons

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 1d

We say goodbye to iconic actress Diane Keaton.

A true original of the silver screen, the Oscar-winning screen legend stole our hearts with her quirky charm and took our breath away with her bold choices as a searing dramatic actress.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 1d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 1d

They have fired the staff of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and 70 Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, who are disease detectives that respond to outbreaks around the world.

I cannot emphasize enough how dangerous it is to dismantle our disease surveillance infrastructure.

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Martha Crawford @whatashrinkthinks.com · 1d

Amazing!

Watch this!

Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 1d

I wrote a short play about this in 2024. It’s called PRIORITIES. It will be broadcast online on 10/14. www.onthestage.tickets/show/transfo...

Transformation Theatre, Inc. Presents: ReproEco; a virtual reading - Events

Tickets are available now! Dates: Tue. October 14th 2025, 7:00 pm

www.onthestage.tickets

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 1d

TY, Martha!

Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 1d

I wrote a short play about this in 2024. It’s called PRIORITIES. It will be broadcast online on 10/14. www.onthestage.tickets/show/transfo...

Transformation Theatre, Inc. Presents: ReproEco; a virtual reading - Events

Tickets are available now! Dates: Tue. October 14th 2025, 7:00 pm

www.onthestage.tickets

Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 2d

I know Mike Johnson says there is nothing for the House to do but there is.

You see by law a budget was supposed to be in place by Sept 30th, but Rs haven’t passed one. The reason? There isn’t a GOP budget. They haven’t even started working on one. This is what the House should be doing FFS!

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 2d

He’s brilliant! And kind!

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Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 2d

How cool! I’ve only recently noticed him in the past 4 months but he’s got a great communication style.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 2d

I've never seen a time when our country has been facing a true crisis, and the president & GOP leaders won't even TALK to Democrats about a solution.

Democrats are ready to work on a solution to reopen the gov & stop health care costs from skyrocketing. Where are Republicans?

White House declines to engage Democrats as shutdown drags into second week

The White House has yet to engage Democrats on ending the government shutdown, despite the potential political ramifications of the closure.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 2d

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 10d

🧙‍♀️Witches turned Minneapolis’ Lake Nokomis into a giant cauldron Wednesday evening.

Video: Jeff Wheeler/The Minnesota Star Tribune

Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 2d

He is one of my family’s favorites! My sister was one of his grade school teachers in CO!

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 2d

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Trump Declares Columbus Day, Omits Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recognition

The White House on Thursday released a presidential proclamation designating Monday, October 13, 2025, as Columbus Day. In the statement, President Donald J. Trump praised the 15th-century explorer as...

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Joe Neguse @joeneguse.bsky.social · 2d

As the government shutdown enters Day 10, Republicans still refuse to re-open the House & are instead continuing their 4-week vacation.

It is shameful!

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Skye Perryman @skyeperryman.bsky.social · 2d

We will see you in court.

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 2d

Thoughts and prayers to Cosplay Cop Kristi who had to brave the dogs, farmer’s markets, capybaras, and marathon runners of Portland this week.

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