Lynn Ames
@authorlynnames.bsky.social
Author of the award-winning biography, Out at the Plate: The Dot Wilkinson Story and 16 novels featuring strong, complex female characters. Background in politics and journalism.
Dear @nytimes.com DO BETTER. If the entire lede of your story on the latest shooting by ICE in Minneapolis is to quote and give the weight of unquestioned, unchallenged truth to the same DHS spokesperson who completely lied about the Renee Good shooting, perhaps that’s not REAL journalism. Shame.
January 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Dear @nytimes.com DO BETTER. If the entire lede of your story on the latest shooting by ICE in Minneapolis is to quote and give the weight of unquestioned, unchallenged truth to the same DHS spokesperson who completely lied about the Renee Good shooting, perhaps that’s not REAL journalism. Shame.
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Who benefits the most from the illegal invasion of Venezuela?
Great reporting this morning from @juddlegum.bsky.social. Read these screenshots in order.
@maddow.bsky.social - Yes, none of the 4 major oil companies were consulted. Paul Singer, on the other hand…
Great reporting this morning from @juddlegum.bsky.social. Read these screenshots in order.
@maddow.bsky.social - Yes, none of the 4 major oil companies were consulted. Paul Singer, on the other hand…
January 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Who benefits the most from the illegal invasion of Venezuela?
Great reporting this morning from @juddlegum.bsky.social. Read these screenshots in order.
@maddow.bsky.social - Yes, none of the 4 major oil companies were consulted. Paul Singer, on the other hand…
Great reporting this morning from @juddlegum.bsky.social. Read these screenshots in order.
@maddow.bsky.social - Yes, none of the 4 major oil companies were consulted. Paul Singer, on the other hand…
16 days ago, I wrote to my Congressman, Chuck Edwards (R - NC). His taxpayer-funded newsletter was so full of BS I felt it necessary to call him out (Photo 1). Today, I heard back from him…err…his intern…err…AI, with THE most generic BS imaginable (Photo 2).
Push BACK!
Push BACK!
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
16 days ago, I wrote to my Congressman, Chuck Edwards (R - NC). His taxpayer-funded newsletter was so full of BS I felt it necessary to call him out (Photo 1). Today, I heard back from him…err…his intern…err…AI, with THE most generic BS imaginable (Photo 2).
Push BACK!
Push BACK!
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Steps I can take to be a pro-democracy warrior:
1. V.O.T.E. ✅
2. Call/email my Congressman & U.S. Senators ✅
3. Participate in pro-democracy rallies ✅
4. Write letters to the editor. ✅
Apropos of #4, my latest letter to the editor was published in today’s Asheville Citizen Times.
#NoKings
1. V.O.T.E. ✅
2. Call/email my Congressman & U.S. Senators ✅
3. Participate in pro-democracy rallies ✅
4. Write letters to the editor. ✅
Apropos of #4, my latest letter to the editor was published in today’s Asheville Citizen Times.
#NoKings
November 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Steps I can take to be a pro-democracy warrior:
1. V.O.T.E. ✅
2. Call/email my Congressman & U.S. Senators ✅
3. Participate in pro-democracy rallies ✅
4. Write letters to the editor. ✅
Apropos of #4, my latest letter to the editor was published in today’s Asheville Citizen Times.
#NoKings
1. V.O.T.E. ✅
2. Call/email my Congressman & U.S. Senators ✅
3. Participate in pro-democracy rallies ✅
4. Write letters to the editor. ✅
Apropos of #4, my latest letter to the editor was published in today’s Asheville Citizen Times.
#NoKings
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Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
indivisible.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
Everyday citizens—NOT paid protesters—in West Asheville, NC, today, just trying to stand up for the America we all believe in… You know, the one that stands for freedom, liberty, due process, and respect for all.
#NoKings #goodtrouble
#NoKings #goodtrouble
October 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Everyday citizens—NOT paid protesters—in West Asheville, NC, today, just trying to stand up for the America we all believe in… You know, the one that stands for freedom, liberty, due process, and respect for all.
#NoKings #goodtrouble
#NoKings #goodtrouble
Been waiting patiently for former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance’s (@joycewhitevance.bsky.social) brand-new, must-read debut book. The signed version arrived and has been shelved along side our cherished 1st editions. Fitting that it rests between Leon Uris and Gore Vidal.
Congratulations, Joyce!
Congratulations, Joyce!
October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Been waiting patiently for former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance’s (@joycewhitevance.bsky.social) brand-new, must-read debut book. The signed version arrived and has been shelved along side our cherished 1st editions. Fitting that it rests between Leon Uris and Gore Vidal.
Congratulations, Joyce!
Congratulations, Joyce!
Finished off No Kings Day in our hometown, Asheville, NC, marching with thousands of neighbors and friends who love this country and are standing up and speaking out for our democracy.
Oh, and I was quoted on CNN. THIS is what democracy looks like!
#NoKings
Oh, and I was quoted on CNN. THIS is what democracy looks like!
#NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Finished off No Kings Day in our hometown, Asheville, NC, marching with thousands of neighbors and friends who love this country and are standing up and speaking out for our democracy.
Oh, and I was quoted on CNN. THIS is what democracy looks like!
#NoKings
Oh, and I was quoted on CNN. THIS is what democracy looks like!
#NoKings
Massive turnout this morning in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina for No Kings Day.
Peaceful, impactful, joy-filled, gathering of regular folks who love America and care enough to come out to protest on behalf of democracy.
#NoKings
Peaceful, impactful, joy-filled, gathering of regular folks who love America and care enough to come out to protest on behalf of democracy.
#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Massive turnout this morning in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina for No Kings Day.
Peaceful, impactful, joy-filled, gathering of regular folks who love America and care enough to come out to protest on behalf of democracy.
#NoKings
Peaceful, impactful, joy-filled, gathering of regular folks who love America and care enough to come out to protest on behalf of democracy.
#NoKings
When the WH twists the arms of media NOT to interview an author with a new book out, it shows they fear the message. No wonder. I 1st met @rweingarten.bsky.social in 1987, when I was press secretary to the NYS Senate Dems. She was a force then. She still is. BUY the book, folks. The truth matters.
September 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
When the WH twists the arms of media NOT to interview an author with a new book out, it shows they fear the message. No wonder. I 1st met @rweingarten.bsky.social in 1987, when I was press secretary to the NYS Senate Dems. She was a force then. She still is. BUY the book, folks. The truth matters.
More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com
#laborday #workersoverbillionaires
@maddow.msnbc.com
#laborday #workersoverbillionaires
September 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com
#laborday #workersoverbillionaires
@maddow.msnbc.com
#laborday #workersoverbillionaires
More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com
#laborday #workersoverbillionaires
@maddow.msnbc.com
#laborday #workersoverbillionaires
September 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com
#laborday #workersoverbillionaires
@maddow.msnbc.com
#laborday #workersoverbillionaires
It was a beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com
#WorkersOverBillionaires
@maddow.msnbc.com
#WorkersOverBillionaires
September 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
It was a beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com
#WorkersOverBillionaires
@maddow.msnbc.com
#WorkersOverBillionaires
Today is No Kings Day here in the U.S. My wife, Cheryl and I joined a march & rally in ruby red Hendersonville, North Carolina.
THOUSANDS of people turned out to send a message loud & clear: In THIS country, we have no kings.
#NoKings
@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com
@50501movement.bsky.social
THOUSANDS of people turned out to send a message loud & clear: In THIS country, we have no kings.
#NoKings
@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com
@50501movement.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Today is No Kings Day here in the U.S. My wife, Cheryl and I joined a march & rally in ruby red Hendersonville, North Carolina.
THOUSANDS of people turned out to send a message loud & clear: In THIS country, we have no kings.
#NoKings
@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com
@50501movement.bsky.social
THOUSANDS of people turned out to send a message loud & clear: In THIS country, we have no kings.
#NoKings
@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com
@50501movement.bsky.social
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What an amazing time at #WorldPride2025
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social @taganshepard.bsky.social @serenajbishop.bsky.social @kellanmcknight.bsky.social @sesmyth.bsky.social @evelynshine.bsky.social @erinbranches.bsky.social @morganleemiller.bsky.social @authorlynnames.bsky.social
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social @taganshepard.bsky.social @serenajbishop.bsky.social @kellanmcknight.bsky.social @sesmyth.bsky.social @evelynshine.bsky.social @erinbranches.bsky.social @morganleemiller.bsky.social @authorlynnames.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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#SapphicLitPopUpBookstore awesomeness Sat & Sun!!
🥳😍📚🏳️🌈📖✍️
@serenajbishop.bsky.social
@taganshepard.bsky.social
@evelynshine.bsky.social
@erinbranches.bsky.social
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social
@kellanmcknight.bsky.social
@authorlynnames.bsky.social
& MORE!!
worldpridedc.org/events/stree...
🥳😍📚🏳️🌈📖✍️
@serenajbishop.bsky.social
@taganshepard.bsky.social
@evelynshine.bsky.social
@erinbranches.bsky.social
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social
@kellanmcknight.bsky.social
@authorlynnames.bsky.social
& MORE!!
worldpridedc.org/events/stree...
WorldPride Street Festival - WorldPride Washington, DC 2025
Street Festival
worldpridedc.org
June 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Pop-up protest in Weaverville, NC just now. 50 participants and lots of supportive car honks!
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Pop-up protest in Weaverville, NC just now. 50 participants and lots of supportive car honks!
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
Looking forward to appearing with these awesome author friends and colleagues. World Pride. This Saturday and Sunday. Washington, D.C. It’s THE place to be! Come say hi and buy books.
The Sapphic Lit Pop-Up Bookstore will be in DC this weekend for World/DC Pride!
@brookeauthor.bsky.social
@erinbranches.bsky.social
@authorlynnames.bsky.social
@lorigauthor.bsky.social
@morganleemiller.bsky.social
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social
@evelynshine.bsky.social
@sesmyth.bsky.social
@brookeauthor.bsky.social
@erinbranches.bsky.social
@authorlynnames.bsky.social
@lorigauthor.bsky.social
@morganleemiller.bsky.social
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social
@evelynshine.bsky.social
@sesmyth.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Looking forward to appearing with these awesome author friends and colleagues. World Pride. This Saturday and Sunday. Washington, D.C. It’s THE place to be! Come say hi and buy books.
Great coverage on WLOS-TV of our @indivisibleavl.bsky.social We Will NOT Be Silenced day of action yesterday. wlos.com/news/local/h...
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
Hundreds protest in Asheville against Trump administration's budget policies
Hundreds of protestors on Sunday flooded the streets of Asheville to march, they said, on behalf of those whose lives have been put at risk by the Trump admin.
wlos.com
May 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Great coverage on WLOS-TV of our @indivisibleavl.bsky.social We Will NOT Be Silenced day of action yesterday. wlos.com/news/local/h...
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
Happening right now in Asheville, NC. We will NOT be silent day of action.
Hundreds of people protesting the lives the current Administration and GOP Congress are putting at risk.
Protest features speakers, a die-in, & a march.
@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @indivisibleavl.bsky.social
Hundreds of people protesting the lives the current Administration and GOP Congress are putting at risk.
Protest features speakers, a die-in, & a march.
@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @indivisibleavl.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Happening right now in Asheville, NC. We will NOT be silent day of action.
Hundreds of people protesting the lives the current Administration and GOP Congress are putting at risk.
Protest features speakers, a die-in, & a march.
@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @indivisibleavl.bsky.social
Hundreds of people protesting the lives the current Administration and GOP Congress are putting at risk.
Protest features speakers, a die-in, & a march.
@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @indivisibleavl.bsky.social
@maddow.msnbc.com - Best protest signs of the day today at #MayDay2025 in Asheville, North Carolina.
May 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
@maddow.msnbc.com - Best protest signs of the day today at #MayDay2025 in Asheville, North Carolina.
May Day protest right NOW in downtown Asheville, NC.
When we stand up and speak out, we show where the true power lies… WE, the PEOPLE!!!
#MayDay2025 #MayDayStrong
When we stand up and speak out, we show where the true power lies… WE, the PEOPLE!!!
#MayDay2025 #MayDayStrong
May 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
May Day protest right NOW in downtown Asheville, NC.
When we stand up and speak out, we show where the true power lies… WE, the PEOPLE!!!
#MayDay2025 #MayDayStrong
When we stand up and speak out, we show where the true power lies… WE, the PEOPLE!!!
#MayDay2025 #MayDayStrong
Today’s pro-democracy assignment.
April 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today’s pro-democracy assignment.