Laurel H.
@laurel654.bsky.social
Determined to find glimmers of joy in every day of life.
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Christian, if you’re applauding the mass deportations of distraught, exhausted human beings seeking refuge, you probably shouldn’t be singing sweet songs about a baby with “no crib for a bed.”
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Christian, If You're Celebrating ICE, You Shouldn't Be Celebrating Christmas
Christian, I’m trying to reconcile two things I’ve seen this season, maybe you can help me make sense of them…
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December 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Christian, if you’re applauding the mass deportations of distraught, exhausted human beings seeking refuge, you probably shouldn’t be singing sweet songs about a baby with “no crib for a bed.”
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/christian-...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/christian-...
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Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Any one of us could be in the next apartment building that ICE raids in the middle of the night.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
Any one of us could be on the next boat that Trump bombs on a whim.
Any one of us could be detained for hours despite being a U.S. citizen.
Authoritarianism hurts all of us.
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Schiff: "I think that all of these strikes are unlawful. They are a form of extrajudicial killing. These boats are not invading the US in an armed assault ... the fact the administration may put a group of organizations on a list doesn't confer on a president the ability to kill them at sea."
December 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Schiff: "I think that all of these strikes are unlawful. They are a form of extrajudicial killing. These boats are not invading the US in an armed assault ... the fact the administration may put a group of organizations on a list doesn't confer on a president the ability to kill them at sea."
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Trump rages that Henry Cuellar didn’t pay him back for a pardon by switching parties, blasting Cuellar for a “lack of LOYALTY.”
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
December 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Trump rages that Henry Cuellar didn’t pay him back for a pardon by switching parties, blasting Cuellar for a “lack of LOYALTY.”
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.
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Trainwreck? In October 2024, The Economist called Biden's economy "the envy of the world."
BARTIROMO: What are you expecting the president's economic message to be?
SEN. McCORMICK: I think the message is that we inherited a trainwreck from the Biden administration and we made a lot of progress
SEN. McCORMICK: I think the message is that we inherited a trainwreck from the Biden administration and we made a lot of progress
December 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Trainwreck? In October 2024, The Economist called Biden's economy "the envy of the world."
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A new study has found that Black women face up to 70 per cent higher death rates from breast cancer compared to white women, prompting medical experts and advocates to call for increased risk-based screening in #Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
Black women face up to 70 per cent higher breast cancer mortality, study finds
A new study found that Black women face up to 70 per cent higher death rates from breast cancer compared to white women, prompting medical experts and advocates to urge for increased risk-based screen...
www.ctvnews.ca
December 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A new study has found that Black women face up to 70 per cent higher death rates from breast cancer compared to white women, prompting medical experts and advocates to call for increased risk-based screening in #Canada.
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
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Jasmine Crockett: “To every politician celebrating this decision, let me offer a word of caution — Don't get too comfortable — When you push district lines this far, you risk losing the very seats you thought you locked in“
I think we can turn Texas blue—
I think we can turn Texas blue—
December 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Jasmine Crockett: “To every politician celebrating this decision, let me offer a word of caution — Don't get too comfortable — When you push district lines this far, you risk losing the very seats you thought you locked in“
I think we can turn Texas blue—
I think we can turn Texas blue—
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You don’t just shoot up the enemy if they’re defenseless and not capable of doing anything.
We need a full investigation for war crimes.
We need a full investigation for war crimes.
December 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
You don’t just shoot up the enemy if they’re defenseless and not capable of doing anything.
We need a full investigation for war crimes.
We need a full investigation for war crimes.
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Props to @haelinchoi.bsky.social and the team from @handsoffnyc.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social @thenyic.bsky.social and the 1000+ people (incl. Rosa & me) who turned out yesterday for training/organizing events in Brooklyn & the Bronx to protect our neighbors and get Trump’s ICE out of NYC.
December 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Props to @haelinchoi.bsky.social and the team from @handsoffnyc.bsky.social @bkindivisible.bsky.social @thenyic.bsky.social and the 1000+ people (incl. Rosa & me) who turned out yesterday for training/organizing events in Brooklyn & the Bronx to protect our neighbors and get Trump’s ICE out of NYC.
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A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.
December 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A president cannot defend a nation if he is not held accountable to its laws.
I am so enjoying daily visits with the eastern screech owl who has taken up residence in our owl box for the second season. Meet Owlivia.
December 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I am so enjoying daily visits with the eastern screech owl who has taken up residence in our owl box for the second season. Meet Owlivia.
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James Talarico will preach at the 11 am service at Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E 8th St, Austin, TX next Sunday, Dec. 14. There will also be beautiful music from the chancel choir.
December 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
James Talarico will preach at the 11 am service at Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E 8th St, Austin, TX next Sunday, Dec. 14. There will also be beautiful music from the chancel choir.
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🎵 “We need to abolish DST. Keep Standard Time! It’s a practice so harmful and obsolete. Keep Standard Time! No more debating. Keep Standard Time!” 🎶
November 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎵 “We need to abolish DST. Keep Standard Time! It’s a practice so harmful and obsolete. Keep Standard Time! No more debating. Keep Standard Time!” 🎶
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really need these clouds to fuck off
Watch Out For Aurorae Tonight – The Strongest Solar Flare Of 2025 So Far Just Erupted From The Sun
The show may even be visible in California.
www.iflscience.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
really need these clouds to fuck off
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That is their whole plan.
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
That is their whole plan.
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One thing to do, especially if you’re a science writer or editor, is when you have occasion to mention the names of the discoverers of the structure of DNA, just say “Watson, Crick, and Franklin.” No one can stop us, and it is correct.
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
One thing to do, especially if you’re a science writer or editor, is when you have occasion to mention the names of the discoverers of the structure of DNA, just say “Watson, Crick, and Franklin.” No one can stop us, and it is correct.
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There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.
Cowards
Cowards
November 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
There is zero excuse for police, in a free society, to wear a mask.
Cowards
Cowards
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“An authority for love”: Portland faith leaders stand with immigrants outside ICE facility
“People have said to me, ‘I didn’t know churches could do good things.’” In Portland, clergy are showing up daily to support immigrants and witness to hope at the ICE site.
“People have said to me, ‘I didn’t know churches could do good things.’” In Portland, clergy are showing up daily to support immigrants and witness to hope at the ICE site.
“An authority for love”: Portland faith leaders stand with immigrants outside ICE facility
Pastors in Portland gather daily at the ICE site to support immigrants, counter fear with compassion, and show a hope-filled witness of the church.
pres-outlook.pulse.ly
November 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
“An authority for love”: Portland faith leaders stand with immigrants outside ICE facility
“People have said to me, ‘I didn’t know churches could do good things.’” In Portland, clergy are showing up daily to support immigrants and witness to hope at the ICE site.
“People have said to me, ‘I didn’t know churches could do good things.’” In Portland, clergy are showing up daily to support immigrants and witness to hope at the ICE site.
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This past Sunday, Central Presbyterian Church (Austin) painted its front steps in a rainbow gradient — a public witness to God’s love and every person’s dignity.
“We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden.
Learn more: cpcaustin.org
“We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden.
Learn more: cpcaustin.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This past Sunday, Central Presbyterian Church (Austin) painted its front steps in a rainbow gradient — a public witness to God’s love and every person’s dignity.
“We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden.
Learn more: cpcaustin.org
“We will never discriminate. Everyone belongs,” said Pastor Jack Barden.
Learn more: cpcaustin.org
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Line for our event at the Texas Book Festival! @scalzi.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Line for our event at the Texas Book Festival! @scalzi.com
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St. Peter at the Pearly Gates: Did you live by the Ten Commandments?
Mike Johnson: I have no idea. I have not seen those
Mike Johnson: I have no idea. I have not seen those
November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
St. Peter at the Pearly Gates: Did you live by the Ten Commandments?
Mike Johnson: I have no idea. I have not seen those
Mike Johnson: I have no idea. I have not seen those
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‼️Partial SNAP funding is not enough‼️
Millions of Americans need their FULL benefits to make ends meet.
Millions of Americans need their FULL benefits to make ends meet.
November 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
‼️Partial SNAP funding is not enough‼️
Millions of Americans need their FULL benefits to make ends meet.
Millions of Americans need their FULL benefits to make ends meet.