A. Laura Brody (she/her)
@alaurabrody.bsky.social
Artist, curator, activist, and more. Find me at www.opulentmobility.com and www.dreamsbymachine.com.
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BREAKING: PROP 50 HAS PASSED IN CALIFORNIA
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
BREAKING: PROP 50 HAS PASSED IN CALIFORNIA
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I can’t stop watching this incredible PSA from our friends at @shoutyourabortion.bsky.social. If you can get through this without crying, you’re stronger than I am! 💔
youtu.be/yH2jys2WbmE
youtu.be/yH2jys2WbmE
SYA Pills in Advance PSA: Poppy's Story
YouTube video by Shout Your Abortion
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I can’t stop watching this incredible PSA from our friends at @shoutyourabortion.bsky.social. If you can get through this without crying, you’re stronger than I am! 💔
youtu.be/yH2jys2WbmE
youtu.be/yH2jys2WbmE
You always have options.
www.youalwayshaveoptions.com
www.youalwayshaveoptions.com
Need an abortion? No matter what, you have options.
Tell everyone you know - You *always* have options. Thanks to abortion pills and a fierce network of local, grassroots activists, you can get an abortion, no matter where you live. Help us spread the ...
www.youalwayshaveoptions.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
You always have options.
www.youalwayshaveoptions.com
www.youalwayshaveoptions.com
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Six months after ICE apprehended 47 people, including nine kids, in Hays County, Tex., County Judge Ruben Becerra says DHS has ignored his attempts to get answers:
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
How Trump is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force
Trump’s DHS appointees have dismantled civil rights guardrails, protected agents’ anonymity and encouraged them to wear masks, threatened groups that stood in their way, and overwhelmed legal challeng...
www.propublica.org
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Six months after ICE apprehended 47 people, including nine kids, in Hays County, Tex., County Judge Ruben Becerra says DHS has ignored his attempts to get answers:
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
“We’re not told why they took them, and we’re not told where they took them. By definition, that’s a kidnapping.”
Thank you, Ursula K. Le Guin and Lao Tsu.
"Knowing other people is intelligence,
knowing yourself is wisdom.
Overcoming others takes strength,
overcoming yourself takes greatness."
"Knowing other people is intelligence,
knowing yourself is wisdom.
Overcoming others takes strength,
overcoming yourself takes greatness."
"Who knows
doesn’t talk.
Who talks
doesn’t know."
On Ursula K. Le Guin's birthday, her magnificent translation of the Tao Te Ching
www.themarginalian.org/2016/10/21/l...
doesn’t talk.
Who talks
doesn’t know."
On Ursula K. Le Guin's birthday, her magnificent translation of the Tao Te Ching
www.themarginalian.org/2016/10/21/l...
A Small Dark Light: Ursula K. Le Guin on the Legacy of the Tao Te Ching and What It Continues to Teach Us About Personal and Political Power 2,500 Years Later
“It is the profound modesty of the language that offers what so many people for so many centuries have found in this book: a pure apprehension of the mystery of which we are part.”
www.themarginalian.org
October 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Thank you, Ursula K. Le Guin and Lao Tsu.
"Knowing other people is intelligence,
knowing yourself is wisdom.
Overcoming others takes strength,
overcoming yourself takes greatness."
"Knowing other people is intelligence,
knowing yourself is wisdom.
Overcoming others takes strength,
overcoming yourself takes greatness."
Many thanks to all who joined us for a lovely, heart-opening workshop on Sunday with Asteria!
You are cordially invited to the Enter the Goddesses 3 artist talk and closing party on Sunday at the Los Angeles Makery.
Bring some matriarchy into your life.
You are cordially invited to the Enter the Goddesses 3 artist talk and closing party on Sunday at the Los Angeles Makery.
Bring some matriarchy into your life.
October 22, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Many thanks to all who joined us for a lovely, heart-opening workshop on Sunday with Asteria!
You are cordially invited to the Enter the Goddesses 3 artist talk and closing party on Sunday at the Los Angeles Makery.
Bring some matriarchy into your life.
You are cordially invited to the Enter the Goddesses 3 artist talk and closing party on Sunday at the Los Angeles Makery.
Bring some matriarchy into your life.
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Trans immigrants in LA County face severe poverty and safety threats: A UCLA study found 40% of trans immigrants in LA County are homeless and 54% of transgender Latinas unemployed—rates far exceeding other populations.
lapublicpress.org/2025/10/tran...
lapublicpress.org/2025/10/tran...
Trans immigrants in LA County face severe poverty and safety threats
A UCLA study found 40% of trans immigrants in LA County are homeless and 54% of transgender Latinas unemployed—rates far exceeding other populations. A UCLA study found 40% of trans immigrants in LA C...
lapublicpress.org
October 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Trans immigrants in LA County face severe poverty and safety threats: A UCLA study found 40% of trans immigrants in LA County are homeless and 54% of transgender Latinas unemployed—rates far exceeding other populations.
lapublicpress.org/2025/10/tran...
lapublicpress.org/2025/10/tran...
After the marches and online rallies it was lovely to decompress at Enter the Goddesses with a somatic workshop from Asteria.
Looking forward to the artist talk next weekend!
Take care of yourselves and keep up the good fight, y'all. Marches are great, and sustained actions are even better.
Looking forward to the artist talk next weekend!
Take care of yourselves and keep up the good fight, y'all. Marches are great, and sustained actions are even better.
October 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
After the marches and online rallies it was lovely to decompress at Enter the Goddesses with a somatic workshop from Asteria.
Looking forward to the artist talk next weekend!
Take care of yourselves and keep up the good fight, y'all. Marches are great, and sustained actions are even better.
Looking forward to the artist talk next weekend!
Take care of yourselves and keep up the good fight, y'all. Marches are great, and sustained actions are even better.
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Every human alive has benefitted from the most famous person you never heard of.
If you have not yet read "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot, do so now.
#GirlPower
#RadicalWomen
If you have not yet read "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot, do so now.
#GirlPower
#RadicalWomen
October 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Every human alive has benefitted from the most famous person you never heard of.
If you have not yet read "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot, do so now.
#GirlPower
#RadicalWomen
If you have not yet read "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot, do so now.
#GirlPower
#RadicalWomen
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ICE forces strip searches on detained women after visits in Southern California.
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lapublicpress.org/2025/10/ice-...
ICE forces strip searches on detained women after visits in Southern California
Some people decide not to participate in in-person visitation because they don’t want to take off all their clothes in front of a guard.
lapublicpress.org
October 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
ICE forces strip searches on detained women after visits in Southern California.
lapublicpress.org/2025/10/ice-...
lapublicpress.org/2025/10/ice-...
Joining the TELEPHONE art game was profound.
In this latest version 1,393 artists from all over the world participated, starting from a single video art piece. That work was whispered to artists around the world, and we all came up with our own versions.
Art makes a difference.
telephonegame.art
In this latest version 1,393 artists from all over the world participated, starting from a single video art piece. That work was whispered to artists around the world, and we all came up with our own versions.
Art makes a difference.
telephonegame.art
TELEPHONE
Whispering a message among art forms. Explore the TELEPHONE interactive art exhibition featuring diverse artists and creative expressions.
telephonegame.art
October 14, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Joining the TELEPHONE art game was profound.
In this latest version 1,393 artists from all over the world participated, starting from a single video art piece. That work was whispered to artists around the world, and we all came up with our own versions.
Art makes a difference.
telephonegame.art
In this latest version 1,393 artists from all over the world participated, starting from a single video art piece. That work was whispered to artists around the world, and we all came up with our own versions.
Art makes a difference.
telephonegame.art
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📣 Action alert!
Call @governor.ca.gov at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign #AB495, the Family Preparedness Plan!
This bill allows parents to name a trusted caregiver in case they’re detained — so children stay safe, loved, and out of foster care. 🫂
AB495 keeps families together!
#CALeg
Call @governor.ca.gov at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign #AB495, the Family Preparedness Plan!
This bill allows parents to name a trusted caregiver in case they’re detained — so children stay safe, loved, and out of foster care. 🫂
AB495 keeps families together!
#CALeg
October 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
📣 Action alert!
Call @governor.ca.gov at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign #AB495, the Family Preparedness Plan!
This bill allows parents to name a trusted caregiver in case they’re detained — so children stay safe, loved, and out of foster care. 🫂
AB495 keeps families together!
#CALeg
Call @governor.ca.gov at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign #AB495, the Family Preparedness Plan!
This bill allows parents to name a trusted caregiver in case they’re detained — so children stay safe, loved, and out of foster care. 🫂
AB495 keeps families together!
#CALeg
LA folks, you are cordially invited to join us at the Los Angeles Makery this Sunday to celebrate the TELEPHONE art game and Enter the Goddesses!
For more on the game: phonebook.gallery
For more on the Goddesses:
www.opulentmobility.com/enter-the-go...
For more on the game: phonebook.gallery
For more on the Goddesses:
www.opulentmobility.com/enter-the-go...
October 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
LA folks, you are cordially invited to join us at the Los Angeles Makery this Sunday to celebrate the TELEPHONE art game and Enter the Goddesses!
For more on the game: phonebook.gallery
For more on the Goddesses:
www.opulentmobility.com/enter-the-go...
For more on the game: phonebook.gallery
For more on the Goddesses:
www.opulentmobility.com/enter-the-go...
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I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
October 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I knew Fox News was theater. I just didn't realize it was a repertory theater that recycles actors for different roles.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
You'd think a company that had to pay $787,000,000 for deceiving its viewers would be a little more careful about blatantly continuing the practice.
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A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump admin from deploying ANY National Guard units to Oregon. The order expires on Oct. 18.
~200 CA Nat'l Guard troops from LA were being sent to Portland. Read the full order here: www.portland.gov/federal/docu...
~200 CA Nat'l Guard troops from LA were being sent to Portland. Read the full order here: www.portland.gov/federal/docu...
October 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump admin from deploying ANY National Guard units to Oregon. The order expires on Oct. 18.
~200 CA Nat'l Guard troops from LA were being sent to Portland. Read the full order here: www.portland.gov/federal/docu...
~200 CA Nat'l Guard troops from LA were being sent to Portland. Read the full order here: www.portland.gov/federal/docu...
Well that is at least something.
Could we also have the police do actual protecting and serving?
Could we also have the police do actual protecting and serving?
LA County launches relief fund for small businesses reeling from ICE raids.
The Small Business Resiliency Fund offers cash assistance for rent, payroll, inventory, and other costs, with priority given to communities most affected by immigration raids.
The Small Business Resiliency Fund offers cash assistance for rent, payroll, inventory, and other costs, with priority given to communities most affected by immigration raids.
LA County launches relief fund for small businesses reeling from ICE raids
The Small Business Resiliency Fund offers cash assistance for rent, payroll, inventory, and other costs, with priority given to communities most affected by immigration raids.
lapublicpress.org
October 4, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Well that is at least something.
Could we also have the police do actual protecting and serving?
Could we also have the police do actual protecting and serving?
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HEY VIRGINIA! If you’re not paying attention to November’s election yet you need to. Now. Here’s why.
Know someone in VA? Please share.
#Virginia
Know someone in VA? Please share.
#Virginia
October 4, 2025 at 2:13 AM
HEY VIRGINIA! If you’re not paying attention to November’s election yet you need to. Now. Here’s why.
Know someone in VA? Please share.
#Virginia
Know someone in VA? Please share.
#Virginia
"while a state actively considers giving women the death penalty for abortion, there hasn’t been meaningful national coverage. This is a big deal—and a sign of the rapid normalization of misogynist extremism. Surely one or two mainstream outlets could have picked up the story!"
At the newsletter right now:
One of Turning Point USA’s first campus events since the murder of Charlie Kirk will be a panel with leaders of the abortion ‘abolition’ movement - extremists who lobby for abortion patients to get the death penalty
jessica.substack.com/p/turning-po...
One of Turning Point USA’s first campus events since the murder of Charlie Kirk will be a panel with leaders of the abortion ‘abolition’ movement - extremists who lobby for abortion patients to get the death penalty
jessica.substack.com/p/turning-po...
Turning Point USA Hosts Campus Event Pushing Death Penalty for Abortion Patients
10.3.25
jessica.substack.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
"while a state actively considers giving women the death penalty for abortion, there hasn’t been meaningful national coverage. This is a big deal—and a sign of the rapid normalization of misogynist extremism. Surely one or two mainstream outlets could have picked up the story!"
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“we’ve tried being nice and cordial and courteous and diplomatic. If anything, our white moderate tendency to gravitate toward civility has strengthened and enabled fascists.”
Let’s be less nice while we fight against fascism
Hi everyone, thank you so much for your patience as we transitioned this website to Ghost. Look how cool it is! Thank you to the amazing Carissa and Stacy of stacynguyen.com for their work. A few chan...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
“we’ve tried being nice and cordial and courteous and diplomatic. If anything, our white moderate tendency to gravitate toward civility has strengthened and enabled fascists.”
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NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka.
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
September 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
NEW: Rachel Maddow drops unseen bodycam footage of feds coordinating the arrest of Newark Mayor Baraka.
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
I REPEAT: the feds ordered his arrest even though he wasn’t breaking any laws.
Federal agent: “We are arresting the mayor right now per the Deputy Attorney General of the United States.”
Wow and yes. If you haven't rad the book, I highly recommend it.
This movie hits harder these days for some reason.
September 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Wow and yes. If you haven't rad the book, I highly recommend it.
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*taps sign*
ICE was created post 9/11 to combat terrorist threats. If they aren't combatting the number one terror threat to America - Domestic Violent Extremism and white supremacists - then they don't need to exist as an agency.
September 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
*taps sign*
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What happened to Jackie and Carlos Merlos and their young children is outrageous. We need urgent action to help reunite this family: act.nilc.org/page/88106/p...
🧵Read about their story and the extraordinarily cruel lengths that CBP and ICE went to disappear them⤵️
🧵Read about their story and the extraordinarily cruel lengths that CBP and ICE went to disappear them⤵️
September 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
What happened to Jackie and Carlos Merlos and their young children is outrageous. We need urgent action to help reunite this family: act.nilc.org/page/88106/p...
🧵Read about their story and the extraordinarily cruel lengths that CBP and ICE went to disappear them⤵️
🧵Read about their story and the extraordinarily cruel lengths that CBP and ICE went to disappear them⤵️
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Here's a list of all #Nexstar-owned ABC stations
www.stationindex.com/tv/by-owner/...
And one of #Sinclair-owned ABC stations
www.stationindex.com/tv/by-owner/...
Tell them We the People are ready to defend our #1A rights by boycotting their advertisers, unless they start airing #JimmyKimmel.
www.stationindex.com/tv/by-owner/...
And one of #Sinclair-owned ABC stations
www.stationindex.com/tv/by-owner/...
Tell them We the People are ready to defend our #1A rights by boycotting their advertisers, unless they start airing #JimmyKimmel.
Nexstar Television Stations - Station Index
www.stationindex.com
September 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Here's a list of all #Nexstar-owned ABC stations
www.stationindex.com/tv/by-owner/...
And one of #Sinclair-owned ABC stations
www.stationindex.com/tv/by-owner/...
Tell them We the People are ready to defend our #1A rights by boycotting their advertisers, unless they start airing #JimmyKimmel.
www.stationindex.com/tv/by-owner/...
And one of #Sinclair-owned ABC stations
www.stationindex.com/tv/by-owner/...
Tell them We the People are ready to defend our #1A rights by boycotting their advertisers, unless they start airing #JimmyKimmel.