Betrayal, Sacrifice, and Triumph: Spoiler alert inside
Betrayal, Sacrifice, and Triumph:
Echoes of War, Seeds of Renewal
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December 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Betrayal, Sacrifice, and Triumph: Spoiler alert inside
The thoughts I share in this post are as relevant today as they were during one of the darkest times in our world history. Please read and know that love is truly the most powerful remedy against, hate, violence, and fear.
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Love Under Fire: The Evolution of Relationships Amid War
War doesn’t just test nations—it tests hearts.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The thoughts I share in this post are as relevant today as they were during one of the darkest times in our world history. Please read and know that love is truly the most powerful remedy against, hate, violence, and fear.
kathyjoylaplante.substack.com/p/love-under...
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Reviews starting to roll in and I couldn't be more pleased. Take a look at my latest Substack post for my radio-style serial: kathyjoylaplante.substack.com/p/codebreaki...
Codebreaking and Covert Ops: Peak Plot Developments
Some wars are fought in silence.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Reviews starting to roll in and I couldn't be more pleased. Take a look at my latest Substack post for my radio-style serial: kathyjoylaplante.substack.com/p/codebreaki...
Here’s my latest installment! I’m having such fun writing these short vignettes for my new novel. The rhythm of releasing them feels a bit like waiting for and listening to an old‑fashioned radio series — a story unfolding piece by piece. I hope you are enjoying reading them.
Lavender-Scented Kitchens and Medieval Harbors: World-Building in The Summons
Exploring how settings—from Indiana to France—mirror Noel’s emotional journey from constraint to transformation.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Here’s my latest installment! I’m having such fun writing these short vignettes for my new novel. The rhythm of releasing them feels a bit like waiting for and listening to an old‑fashioned radio series — a story unfolding piece by piece. I hope you are enjoying reading them.
It's finally here...
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It's finally here...
I’m thrilled to share that The Summons: A Call to Love is now available as an audiobook!
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November 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It's finally here...
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The Quiet Work of Healing: Noel’s Journey Begins
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The Quiet Work of Healing: Noel’s Journey Begins
From professional ruin to lavender afternoons—how shame gave way to stillness, and stillness to grace.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
The Quiet Work of Healing: Noel’s Journey Begins
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Welcome to Île de Ré: Introducing The Summons’ Rich New World
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Welcome to Île de Ré: Introducing The Summons’ Rich New World
Photo by Radek Kozák on Unsplash
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November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Welcome to Île de Ré: Introducing The Summons’ Rich New World
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My debut novel is here! The Summons: A Call to Love uncovers the hidden legacy of lesbian resistance in WWII. In Laleu, France, Noel finds healing through two women whose love and courage defied war, shame, and silence. A story of truth, belonging, and hope. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZF36H6K
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
My debut novel is here! The Summons: A Call to Love uncovers the hidden legacy of lesbian resistance in WWII. In Laleu, France, Noel finds healing through two women whose love and courage defied war, shame, and silence. A story of truth, belonging, and hope. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZF36H6K
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Hell. Fucking. No.
Trump and Musk are coming for the World Trade Center Health Program.
I’m one of thousands of 9/11 First Responders that are enrolled in the program. They actually called me last week to schedule my annual appointment.
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Trump and Musk are coming for the World Trade Center Health Program.
I’m one of thousands of 9/11 First Responders that are enrolled in the program. They actually called me last week to schedule my annual appointment.
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
9/11 community advocates warn of staffing cuts at federal health program
The staffing reductions come as the Trump White House continues to slash the federal government.
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February 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Hell. Fucking. No.
Trump and Musk are coming for the World Trade Center Health Program.
I’m one of thousands of 9/11 First Responders that are enrolled in the program. They actually called me last week to schedule my annual appointment.
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Trump and Musk are coming for the World Trade Center Health Program.
I’m one of thousands of 9/11 First Responders that are enrolled in the program. They actually called me last week to schedule my annual appointment.
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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We’ve marched on Washington too many times before. Looks like we’ll have to get the band back together yet again.
The bat signal is up again. And so is our middle finger. Again.
#NeverForget my ass.
Hell no. Hell fucking no.
The bat signal is up again. And so is our middle finger. Again.
#NeverForget my ass.
Hell no. Hell fucking no.
February 19, 2025 at 3:36 AM
We’ve marched on Washington too many times before. Looks like we’ll have to get the band back together yet again.
The bat signal is up again. And so is our middle finger. Again.
#NeverForget my ass.
Hell no. Hell fucking no.
The bat signal is up again. And so is our middle finger. Again.
#NeverForget my ass.
Hell no. Hell fucking no.
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📢 Chicago showed up! Federal workers & allies rallied to defend public services—and the turnout was huge. Social Security, Medicare, and veterans’ care belong to the people, not corporations. The fight continues.
Join us: go.savepublicservices.com #SaveOurServices
Join us: go.savepublicservices.com #SaveOurServices
February 19, 2025 at 7:25 PM
📢 Chicago showed up! Federal workers & allies rallied to defend public services—and the turnout was huge. Social Security, Medicare, and veterans’ care belong to the people, not corporations. The fight continues.
Join us: go.savepublicservices.com #SaveOurServices
Join us: go.savepublicservices.com #SaveOurServices
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📢 TODAY in DC! Federal workers & allies are standing up to defend the public services we all rely on—Social Security, Medicare, veterans’ care & more. We won’t let them be gutted.
We’re going again at 5:30.
Join the fight: go.savepublicservices.com #SaveOurServices
We’re going again at 5:30.
Join the fight: go.savepublicservices.com #SaveOurServices
February 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
📢 TODAY in DC! Federal workers & allies are standing up to defend the public services we all rely on—Social Security, Medicare, veterans’ care & more. We won’t let them be gutted.
We’re going again at 5:30.
Join the fight: go.savepublicservices.com #SaveOurServices
We’re going again at 5:30.
Join the fight: go.savepublicservices.com #SaveOurServices
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On February 19, federal workers are sounding the alarm.
🚨SOS: Save Our Services from Musk and billionaires intent on stealing data and slashing vital services like healthcare for the elderly, veterans, and all Americans. We need everyone. Join us.
--> go.savepublicservices.com
🚨SOS: Save Our Services from Musk and billionaires intent on stealing data and slashing vital services like healthcare for the elderly, veterans, and all Americans. We need everyone. Join us.
--> go.savepublicservices.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
On February 19, federal workers are sounding the alarm.
🚨SOS: Save Our Services from Musk and billionaires intent on stealing data and slashing vital services like healthcare for the elderly, veterans, and all Americans. We need everyone. Join us.
--> go.savepublicservices.com
🚨SOS: Save Our Services from Musk and billionaires intent on stealing data and slashing vital services like healthcare for the elderly, veterans, and all Americans. We need everyone. Join us.
--> go.savepublicservices.com
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We will not bend the knee! Join the resistance at FiftyFifty.one.
Also, did you know we are on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@50501movement.
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #PoliticalRevolution #NoVoiceUnheard #NoKings #VoicesOfFlorida #VoicesUnheard #ImpeachTrump #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
Also, did you know we are on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@50501movement.
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #PoliticalRevolution #NoVoiceUnheard #NoKings #VoicesOfFlorida #VoicesUnheard #ImpeachTrump #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We will not bend the knee! Join the resistance at FiftyFifty.one.
Also, did you know we are on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@50501movement.
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #PoliticalRevolution #NoVoiceUnheard #NoKings #VoicesOfFlorida #VoicesUnheard #ImpeachTrump #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
Also, did you know we are on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@50501movement.
#50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne #PoliticalRevolution #NoVoiceUnheard #NoKings #VoicesOfFlorida #VoicesUnheard #ImpeachTrump #NoKings @polrev.bsky.social
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February 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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@altnps.bsky.social let’s team up! Please send us a DM. 💙🤍❤️🩹
We have been careful to avoid using the word coup, but it’s time to call it what it is—this is a coup. Trump signed an executive order granting only the attorney general or the president the authority to interpret laws executed by the executive branch.
February 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
@altnps.bsky.social let’s team up! Please send us a DM. 💙🤍❤️🩹
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Learn more about our case Shilling v. Trump: lambdalegal.org/case/shillin...
Shilling v. Trump
Lambda Legal and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Trump administration’s ban on military service by transgender people.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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“The language in the executive order and other things is so rabid that we 100% think the final order will go after all trans people – the intention is all-out erasure.” – Sasha Buchert, Lambda Legal Counsel via @theguardian.com
Trans military members on the feared ban: ‘I would meet Trump to show how we’ve served our country’
As the defense secretary introduces a flurry of anti-trans policies, servicepeople fear the worst – a blanket ban – is yet to come
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February 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
“The language in the executive order and other things is so rabid that we 100% think the final order will go after all trans people – the intention is all-out erasure.” – Sasha Buchert, Lambda Legal Counsel via @theguardian.com
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Learn more about NUL v. Trump, our new case with @legaldefensefund.bsky.social ⚖️
National Urban League v. Trump
Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and Lambda Legal filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of nonprofit advocacy organizations challenging three anti-equity executive orders from President Trump related to diversity...
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February 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Learn more about NUL v. Trump, our new case with @legaldefensefund.bsky.social ⚖️
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“Jose Abrigo, Lambda Legal’s HIV project director and lead counsel on the case, said in a statement that [Lambda Legal and the Legal Defense Fund] teamed up because ‘the fights to end racism, the HIV epidemic and anti-transgender bias are inseparable.’” via @nytimes.com
Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration Over DEI Orders
The organizations claimed that the president had exceeded his authority in issuing the orders, and that they intentionally discriminated against Black and transgender people.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“Jose Abrigo, Lambda Legal’s HIV project director and lead counsel on the case, said in a statement that [Lambda Legal and the Legal Defense Fund] teamed up because ‘the fights to end racism, the HIV epidemic and anti-transgender bias are inseparable.’” via @nytimes.com
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🚨 We are mobilizing for a NEW national day of protest— March 4th Against Monarchy!
Find organizing resources and more at linktr.ee/fiftyfiftyon....
@polrev.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social #NoKings #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne
Find organizing resources and more at linktr.ee/fiftyfiftyon....
@polrev.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social #NoKings #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne
February 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🚨 We are mobilizing for a NEW national day of protest— March 4th Against Monarchy!
Find organizing resources and more at linktr.ee/fiftyfiftyon....
@polrev.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social #NoKings #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne
Find organizing resources and more at linktr.ee/fiftyfiftyon....
@polrev.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social #NoKings #50501movement #FiftyFiftyOne
Is it possible to get a monumental class action lawsuit against the Trump administration and/or Musk for allowing our PII to be accessed and exposed. I know there are lots of cases being filed by various groups but what about ordinary citizens impacted? Anyone know or can offer suggestions?
February 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Is it possible to get a monumental class action lawsuit against the Trump administration and/or Musk for allowing our PII to be accessed and exposed. I know there are lots of cases being filed by various groups but what about ordinary citizens impacted? Anyone know or can offer suggestions?
Interesting anniversary coming up in April: prospect.org/blogs-and-ne...
A Plan for the Resistance
Today on TAP: Come April, it will be time to celebrate—and renew—America’s 1775 revolt against usurping monarchs.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Interesting anniversary coming up in April: prospect.org/blogs-and-ne...