Laura Renshaw
@laurarenshaw.bsky.social
Defender of intellectual freedom and lover of books. Checking bsky once a quarter.
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No one’s rich like Gaston
That’s the pitch for “Gaston”
No one’s complex and tragic yet kitsch like Gaston
He’s a circle that begs to be squared
It’s a tentpole, a four-quadrant hit
Yes his backstory’s moving and layered
And it’s starring a CGI de-aged Brad Pitt
That’s the pitch for “Gaston”
No one’s complex and tragic yet kitsch like Gaston
He’s a circle that begs to be squared
It’s a tentpole, a four-quadrant hit
Yes his backstory’s moving and layered
And it’s starring a CGI de-aged Brad Pitt
December 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
No one’s rich like Gaston
That’s the pitch for “Gaston”
No one’s complex and tragic yet kitsch like Gaston
He’s a circle that begs to be squared
It’s a tentpole, a four-quadrant hit
Yes his backstory’s moving and layered
And it’s starring a CGI de-aged Brad Pitt
That’s the pitch for “Gaston”
No one’s complex and tragic yet kitsch like Gaston
He’s a circle that begs to be squared
It’s a tentpole, a four-quadrant hit
Yes his backstory’s moving and layered
And it’s starring a CGI de-aged Brad Pitt
Reposted by Laura Renshaw
The biggest divide in America today is not between “right” and “left,” or between Republicans and Democrats.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re getting the shaft.
Know the truth.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re getting the shaft.
Know the truth.
December 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The biggest divide in America today is not between “right” and “left,” or between Republicans and Democrats.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re getting the shaft.
Know the truth.
It’s between democracy and oligarchy.
The old labels — “right” and “left” — prevent most people from noticing they’re getting the shaft.
Know the truth.
I am ready to be out there on the streets protesting. Join me in whatever state you’re in!
June 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I am ready to be out there on the streets protesting. Join me in whatever state you’re in!
As usual, the ONLY problem here is tr$&p. He’s so unworthy of my respect, I won’t use a capital t or even spell his name.
America is not under invasion from undocumented immigrants who are mostly peacefully living & working in communities that value their contribution to society
America is under invasion by Trump who is literally sending military to invade & occupy peaceful cities to crush the will of the people there
America is under invasion by Trump who is literally sending military to invade & occupy peaceful cities to crush the will of the people there
June 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
As usual, the ONLY problem here is tr$&p. He’s so unworthy of my respect, I won’t use a capital t or even spell his name.
Anyone else wondering if #GavinNewsom’s speech was actually over when the screen went black? Maybe it was but my absolute first thought was that the station cut him off. Bc that’s the world we are living in now.
June 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Anyone else wondering if #GavinNewsom’s speech was actually over when the screen went black? Maybe it was but my absolute first thought was that the station cut him off. Bc that’s the world we are living in now.
Septic tank truth in Arizona today.
April 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Septic tank truth in Arizona today.
Feeling the briefest glimmer of hope that my conspiracy loving, orange-clown worshipping dad said today, “prices are going up and people are hurting,” followed by “Tr$*p’s the deal maker, but I don’t know if he can fix this.” He’s never had anything but love for the man so his doubt is noteworthy.
April 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Feeling the briefest glimmer of hope that my conspiracy loving, orange-clown worshipping dad said today, “prices are going up and people are hurting,” followed by “Tr$*p’s the deal maker, but I don’t know if he can fix this.” He’s never had anything but love for the man so his doubt is noteworthy.
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It’s not that hard to find compassionate solutions that actually work and cost less than our current approach.
It’s not that hard to find compassionate solutions that actually work and cost less than our current approach.
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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It’s not that hard to find compassionate solutions that actually work and cost less than our current approach.
It’s not that hard to find compassionate solutions that actually work and cost less than our current approach.
If our politicians insist on draconian approaches to governance, maybe we need some old fashioned responses, like tarring and feathering them for justice.
#resist
#resist
March 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
If our politicians insist on draconian approaches to governance, maybe we need some old fashioned responses, like tarring and feathering them for justice.
#resist
#resist
I would add that there’s a slight learning curve to figuring how to get the online articles you want via your local #library. But just ask a #librarian! We LOVE to help with such things.
Public libraries often have subscriptions to digital editions of newspapers and magazines that patrons can access. It’s a good way to read paywalled articles. Check your local library’s homepage to see what pubs they offer! #LibrariesRock #PublicLibrary
March 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
I would add that there’s a slight learning curve to figuring how to get the online articles you want via your local #library. But just ask a #librarian! We LOVE to help with such things.
I say: let’s keep the blackout going as much as we can for a bigger impact.
What I learned from yesterday’s blackout. I don’t miss the retailers involved. I don’t need Amazon, I found great deals on Etsy and EBay, and libraries are a national treasure.
March 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I say: let’s keep the blackout going as much as we can for a bigger impact.
Every day, I go around having regular routines and working and such and then I’ll suddenly remember that the country is so, so rapidly falling apart. Then I check the news for as long as I can stand it, which is approx 1-2 minutes.
These are some messed up times.
These are some messed up times.
March 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Every day, I go around having regular routines and working and such and then I’ll suddenly remember that the country is so, so rapidly falling apart. Then I check the news for as long as I can stand it, which is approx 1-2 minutes.
These are some messed up times.
These are some messed up times.
We are definitely experiencing the plot of a Tragic School Bus series right now.
Wisdom of teens. So spot on.
Wisdom of teens. So spot on.
13yo has suggested there should be a Magic School Bus but for history
she proposed it be called Tragic School Bus
she proposed it be called Tragic School Bus
March 1, 2025 at 4:13 AM
We are definitely experiencing the plot of a Tragic School Bus series right now.
Wisdom of teens. So spot on.
Wisdom of teens. So spot on.
One impact I hope cones out of today’s econ blackout is more people paying attention to what they’re supporting with their shopping dollars. 💪
#resist
#resist
February 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
One impact I hope cones out of today’s econ blackout is more people paying attention to what they’re supporting with their shopping dollars. 💪
#resist
#resist
I’ve seen a lot of boycott posts. Remember: small businesses are ok and need your support!
February 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
I’ve seen a lot of boycott posts. Remember: small businesses are ok and need your support!
“All poetry is a call to action.”
-Alexander Rostov in A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
-Alexander Rostov in A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
February 28, 2025 at 5:29 AM
“All poetry is a call to action.”
-Alexander Rostov in A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
-Alexander Rostov in A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
Hard agree. This PBS series is a balm for the soul.
I can feel the tension leave my body for a bit, watching "All Creatures Great and Small" on #PBS. 📺
I need to check my public library for the Herriot books, for when this series ends. Good therapy, a bit of escape.
I need to check my public library for the Herriot books, for when this series ends. Good therapy, a bit of escape.
February 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Hard agree. This PBS series is a balm for the soul.
We have been thinking about flying to AZ to visit family this spring. Wondering if getting on a plane now is a really dumb thing to do.
February 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
We have been thinking about flying to AZ to visit family this spring. Wondering if getting on a plane now is a really dumb thing to do.
Going straight to my TBR list.
Cover real!! My next book (and first prose novel!) SCARLET MORNING is coming to you September 23 from HarperCollins! 🏴☠️🩸🌅⚔️ people.com/nimona-creat...
February 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Going straight to my TBR list.
I feel like how I did in the early days of the pandemic where every day brought shocking news and deep anxiety. And I couldn’t escape into a book then either.
February 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I feel like how I did in the early days of the pandemic where every day brought shocking news and deep anxiety. And I couldn’t escape into a book then either.
Self care for me right now is getting out there with a sign. Beats doomscrolling any day.
#resist #notmypresident
#resist #notmypresident
Making a little good trouble at the Utah state capitol today.
February 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Self care for me right now is getting out there with a sign. Beats doomscrolling any day.
#resist #notmypresident
#resist #notmypresident
I missed Gromit’s birthday a few days ago. But look how cute puppy Gromit is!
February 16, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I missed Gromit’s birthday a few days ago. But look how cute puppy Gromit is!
Sticker on the L from todays Tesla protest. Flyer on the R from a 1943 U.S. propaganda poster.
February 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Sticker on the L from todays Tesla protest. Flyer on the R from a 1943 U.S. propaganda poster.
Will do
February 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Will do