Laurie Todd
@ltnme.bsky.social
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Week 6 of the shutdown and we want solutions – not images of Trump's Halloween party or an empty House chamber.
People are missing paychecks, losing healthcare, and struggling to feed their families.
It's time Republicans get back to Washington and do their jobs.
People are missing paychecks, losing healthcare, and struggling to feed their families.
It's time Republicans get back to Washington and do their jobs.
November 4, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Week 6 of the shutdown and we want solutions – not images of Trump's Halloween party or an empty House chamber.
People are missing paychecks, losing healthcare, and struggling to feed their families.
It's time Republicans get back to Washington and do their jobs.
People are missing paychecks, losing healthcare, and struggling to feed their families.
It's time Republicans get back to Washington and do their jobs.
# of paragraphs for news orgs to mention there's no discernable need to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon
The Guardian: 1st paragraph
BBC: 4th paragraph
AP: 5th paragraph
Time: 6th paragraph
Politico: 8th paragraph
NPR: 9th paragraph
CNN: 10th paragraph
NBC: 12th paragraph
Fox News: never mentions
The Guardian: 1st paragraph
BBC: 4th paragraph
AP: 5th paragraph
Time: 6th paragraph
Politico: 8th paragraph
NPR: 9th paragraph
CNN: 10th paragraph
NBC: 12th paragraph
Fox News: never mentions
September 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
We’ve been overtaken by greedy, narcissistic, cruel thugs, devoid of any empathy. Get out all your monster hunting equipment—- it’s time to suit up.
July 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
In order to eliminate any inconvenience to cars, we’ve made it illegal for children to be children
June 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
The New America: Federal (ICE) Agents Boarding Trains?
By Judith Roberts * As an attorney I’m deeply alarmed by an incident that occurred just this week and feel compelled to share it—to raise aw...
weknowwhatsup.blogspot.com
April 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A co-worker of mine (who is a judge), traveled by train from Montana to North Dakota for work this week. The train made a stop in Havre, MT, where ICE agents—armed and dressed in full military-style tactical gear—boarded the train.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steven Dunn founder and CEO of Munchkin a U.S.-based company selling lifestyle products for mothers, babies and children. Dunn has written an open letter to President Trump and Congress about how tariffs could harm his business and American families.
How tariffs could impact the availability of baby products
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steven Dunn founder and CEO of Munchkin a U.S.-based company selling lifestyle products for mothers, babies and children. Dunn has written an open letter to Preside...
www.npr.org
April 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steven Dunn founder and CEO of Munchkin a U.S.-based company selling lifestyle products for mothers, babies and children. Dunn has written an open letter to President Trump and Congress about how tariffs could harm his business and American families.
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A bunch of old white folks YELLING at their senator in IOWA for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the concentration camp in El Salvador is giving me hope today.
Constituents to Chuck Grassley: "Are you bringing back that guy from El Salvador?"
Senior Citizen: “If I get an order to pay a ticket to pay $1200 and I just say ‘no’, does that stand up? Because he just got an order from the Supreme Court and he just said ‘screw it’”
“I’M PISSED!”
Senior Citizen: “If I get an order to pay a ticket to pay $1200 and I just say ‘no’, does that stand up? Because he just got an order from the Supreme Court and he just said ‘screw it’”
“I’M PISSED!”
April 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A bunch of old white folks YELLING at their senator in IOWA for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the concentration camp in El Salvador is giving me hope today.
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Living as a blue dot in a very red area. Having taken an oath to the constitution, facing fear and speaking the truth despite possible dire consequences is absolutely essential in saving our nation. This New York Times essay echoes my sentiments. 👇
“The strength of our character is not defined by the absence of fear but by our ability to face it, to rise above it and to live, and lead, with integrity. It is in these moments that we show the true measure of our resolve.”
Free article. No paywall!
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/o...
Free article. No paywall!
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/o...
Opinion | Gen. Stanley McChrystal On Fear (Gift Article)
America has always known fear. But today’s fear is different. It has been cultivated.
www.nytimes.com
April 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Living as a blue dot in a very red area. Having taken an oath to the constitution, facing fear and speaking the truth despite possible dire consequences is absolutely essential in saving our nation. This New York Times essay echoes my sentiments. 👇
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Yesterday was incredible. The official count is in — 5.2 million people joined the #HandsOff protest nationwide. So many are asking: what’s next? Mark your calendars: 4/19 is the next nationwide day of protest.
April 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Yesterday was incredible. The official count is in — 5.2 million people joined the #HandsOff protest nationwide. So many are asking: what’s next? Mark your calendars: 4/19 is the next nationwide day of protest.
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Trump’s USDA has put thousands of farmers in an untenable limbo, by not honoring their signed contracts. Farmers need the money they planned on and are owed. Last night, Senate Republicans blocked my amendment to protect farmers. It’s not acceptable to abandon farmers this way.
April 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Trump’s USDA has put thousands of farmers in an untenable limbo, by not honoring their signed contracts. Farmers need the money they planned on and are owed. Last night, Senate Republicans blocked my amendment to protect farmers. It’s not acceptable to abandon farmers this way.
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Reason number 223.06 on why not to privatize social security.
April 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Reason number 223.06 on why not to privatize social security.
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Americans demand to know why Elon Musk & DOGE are hacking our private data and what they’re doing with it.
I introduced an Oversight resolution that will investigate Musk’s unsanctioned access to data and his use of AI to mine American data and its implications for privacy and national security.
I introduced an Oversight resolution that will investigate Musk’s unsanctioned access to data and his use of AI to mine American data and its implications for privacy and national security.
April 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Americans demand to know why Elon Musk & DOGE are hacking our private data and what they’re doing with it.
I introduced an Oversight resolution that will investigate Musk’s unsanctioned access to data and his use of AI to mine American data and its implications for privacy and national security.
I introduced an Oversight resolution that will investigate Musk’s unsanctioned access to data and his use of AI to mine American data and its implications for privacy and national security.
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I lol-ed
April 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I lol-ed
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Local Indivisible member was abducted by ICE in Washington. If you're in the state, please elevate this thread to your electeds and ask for their help in getting his release.
We are heartbroken and outraged to learn that Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez was violently detained by ICE while dropping his partner off at work. He is reportedly being held at a private detention facility in Tacoma, Washington. 🧵
ICE arrests WA farmworker activist in Sedro-Woolley
Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez, 25, has organized on behalf of farmworkers' rights in Washington state since he was 14 years old.
www.seattletimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Local Indivisible member was abducted by ICE in Washington. If you're in the state, please elevate this thread to your electeds and ask for their help in getting his release.
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Another man with too much money and an insane desire to force people to bend to his will.
Bizarre coincidence: the founder of the Pirate's Booty popcorn just tried to seize control of the mayor's office in town of Seacliff, New York in the name of Trumpism! He tried to declare himself mayor and fire all the staff, DOGE-style! Beware packaged popcorn?
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Pirate's Booty founder stages Long Island mutiny, declares he's mayor and tries to fire village staff
Robert Ehrlich was “falsely asserting his authority as mayor, demanding access to office space, and declaring that the entire Village staff was fired," said officials in Sea Cliff, New York.
www.nbcnews.com
March 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Another man with too much money and an insane desire to force people to bend to his will.
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Good time to follow Erica Chenoweth
Chart of cumulative protests reported from Jan 22 - Feb 28, 2017 vs 2025:
March 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Good time to follow Erica Chenoweth
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Millions of tourists will not come here now. Foreign students will find somewhere else to get an education. Foreign investors will put their money elsewhere because Trump has broken the belief that America is a safe bet. We are only beginning to witness the consequences of this tragic mistake.
March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Millions of tourists will not come here now. Foreign students will find somewhere else to get an education. Foreign investors will put their money elsewhere because Trump has broken the belief that America is a safe bet. We are only beginning to witness the consequences of this tragic mistake.
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Here is a public Senate vote tracker on who has declared their votes on the budget resolution and who is leaning Yes or Unknown.
Target your calls to those who are undecided or Lean Yes.
Have at it.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Target your calls to those who are undecided or Lean Yes.
Have at it.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
[PUBLIC] Senate CR Vote Tracker
docs.google.com
March 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Here is a public Senate vote tracker on who has declared their votes on the budget resolution and who is leaning Yes or Unknown.
Target your calls to those who are undecided or Lean Yes.
Have at it.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Target your calls to those who are undecided or Lean Yes.
Have at it.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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guys they're going to stop feeding TSA's bomb-sniffing dogs, per Fox News nat security correspondent:
March 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
guys they're going to stop feeding TSA's bomb-sniffing dogs, per Fox News nat security correspondent:
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Merkley: "I am even more hell no. You don't stop a bully by handing over your lunch money, and you don't stop a tyrant by giving him more power. That is exactly what this House Republican spending bill does."
March 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Merkley: "I am even more hell no. You don't stop a bully by handing over your lunch money, and you don't stop a tyrant by giving him more power. That is exactly what this House Republican spending bill does."
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A Quinnipiac poll found that only 32% of voters would blame Democrats in Congress for a gov't shutdown, versus 53% who would blame Trump/Republicans in Congress.
Democrats, Shut Down the Government
It’s risky, for sure, but the politics are much better for Democrats than some chin-strokers in Washington believe.
newrepublic.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A Quinnipiac poll found that only 32% of voters would blame Democrats in Congress for a gov't shutdown, versus 53% who would blame Trump/Republicans in Congress.
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The spiritual lesson in all this is that if you try to do the “evil genius” thing without the “genius” part, there might be unintended consequences.
March 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The spiritual lesson in all this is that if you try to do the “evil genius” thing without the “genius” part, there might be unintended consequences.