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Laurie Loves Data

@laurelann.bsky.social

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Posting a relevant data point each day. Numbers don't lie. Wife, mother, Mimi, marathon runner, swimmer, birding nerd. Christian (not that kind). Democracy lover. Sourdough freak. 💙

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 3d

It is estimated that there are 14,000 undocumented immigrants in the US convicted of violent felonies.

In June alone, there were nearly 35,000 ICE arrests.

When they tell you they are detaining "the worst of the worst", they are lying.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1h

The Senator from Minnesota makes an excellent point:

Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 3h

You’ll never be able to convince me ripping an American citizen out of their Chicago apartment in the dead of night, zip tying their hands and refusing to let them call their lawyer is ‘America First’

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1h

When you've lost MTG, it's time to throw in the towel.

GOP - you lost the shutdown.

From Fox News:

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1h

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1h

Foreclosures are rising in the US year-over-year.

The higher cost of living is driving some families to default on their mortgages.

A slight unexpected decline in income pushes them over the edge.

Trumponomics.

www.cbsnews.com/news/housing...

Foreclosures are surging as U.S. homeowners grapple with rising costs

A growing number of Americans, squeezed by inflation and elevated interest rates, face the risk of losing their home in foreclosure.

www.cbsnews.com

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 3h

MY graph is business bankruptcies. The graph you posted is ALL bankruptcies.

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 3h

Administrative office of the US Courts

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 3h

Absolutely!

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 3h

Yep. I noticed that too.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 3h

2024 was the hottest year on record, but solar energy additions continue to outpace predictions

The predictions were revised upward every year for the past 6.

Solar energy is cheaper and more efficient than ever.

Trump is sabotaging renewable energy projects.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 15h

So, he's a racist AND a pedophile.

Twofer.

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 15h

Businesses.

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 15h

A little over 43,000 business bankruptcies in 2008.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 15h

I love Oregon.

This general gets it right. There should be more like him.

Andrea Devon @andreadevon.bsky.social · 17h

Oregon’s National Guard General: They’ll defend America and protect protesters.

That’s leadership we need more of. 🇺🇸

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 16h

Does she always travel with a videographer?

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 20h

Oh, their senators know.

The question is: do residents of those states know and care?

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you, Arlie!

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 20h

US bankruptcies have already exceeded 2020 levels.

So. Much. Winning.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 23h

US manufacturing shrank for the 7th straight month in a row.

Trumponomics!

Tariffs weigh on US manufacturing as activity contracts for 7th straight month

Only five industries reported growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

www.straitstimes.com

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

While the rest of the world turns to renewable energy, Trump is taking us back to the age of coal.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

Terrible!

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

Judge Diane Goodstein's SC house burned to the ground after an explosion today. 3 people were injured.

In an amazing coincidence, Judge Goodstein ruled against the Trump Administration last month when she blocked the release of voter files to the DOJ

Agents investigate cause of fire that destroyed judge's home on South Carolina island

State investigators are trying to find the cause of a fire that destroyed a judge's home on a South Carolina island.

apnews.com

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

GOP Rep. Massie calling GOP Speaker Johnson a liar.

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

I usually do too.

Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

While the rest of the world secures free trade agreements, Trump keeps increasing tariffs.

EU recently signed a free trade agreement with 4 S. American countries, including Argentina and Brazil.

The US stands alone.

policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-rel...

EU-Mercosur

EU-Mercosur agreement

policy.trade.ec.europa.eu

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Laurie Loves Data @laurelann.bsky.social · 1d

Soybeans are the US's largest export crop

Last year, over half of our exports went to China. Currently - zero soy goes to China due to Trump's trade war

Where does China now get soy? Argentina - our competitor

Who did Trump just bail out to the tune of $20 B? Argentina

Soy farmers are big mad

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