Lynn Ames
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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.
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
November 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Reposted by Lynn Ames
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
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
October 25, 2025 at 9:46 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!
October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
October 19, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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
October 18, 2025 at 5:19 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.
September 19, 2025 at 9:18 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
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
September 1, 2025 at 6:55 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
September 1, 2025 at 6:54 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
June 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Pop-up protest in Weaverville, NC just now. 50 participants and lots of supportive car honks!
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:02 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.
June 4, 2025 at 1:25 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
May 18, 2025 at 8:12 PM
@maddow.msnbc.com - Best protest signs of the day today at #MayDay2025 in Asheville, North Carolina.
May 1, 2025 at 9:58 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
May 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Today’s pro-democracy assignment.
April 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Cheryl and I are traveling. Today finds us in Lansing, Michigan on HANDS OFF Day.

Empowering, inspiring, LOUD, and unmistakably patriotic. THIS is what Democracy looks like!

Speakers: Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, former U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, and Attorney General Dana Nessel.
April 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Reposted by Lynn Ames
You have to see this.

PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Reposted by Lynn Ames
"Our words are never going to be erased, no matter who tries to erase them." - Lynn Ames
#GCLSWA #GCLSWritingAcademy #gcls
@authorlynnames.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
More than 2,000 constituents turned up for a town hall held in Asheville, NC by Republican Representative Chuck Edwards.

360 of those who came to be heard & to hold the Congressman accountable were allowed in. Those who were shut out remained outside and participated in a spontaneous demonstration.
March 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
It’s a beautiful day for a town hall meeting with our Congressman. This is the crowd waiting to get in to question Representative Chuck Edwards (R-NC) in Asheville, NC.

The signs and the crowd size tell the story. Sound on.

@maddow.msnbc.com @nicollewallace.bsky.social @jenpsaki.msnbc.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM