Laura (she/her)
@findingwild.bsky.social
None of us are free unless all of us are free.
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We all knew that. It’s you and your colleagues that seem to think otherwise, because CRs are the only way to force them to agree to funding. Instead, you’ve conceded the point after weeks of suffering which you rendered worthless.
We're debating on the government funding package right now and every single Republican voted against a Democratic amendment to pass a clean, one-year extension of the ACA tax credits.
Republicans just don't care about your health care.
Republicans just don't care about your health care.
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
We all knew that. It’s you and your colleagues that seem to think otherwise, because CRs are the only way to force them to agree to funding. Instead, you’ve conceded the point after weeks of suffering which you rendered worthless.
Let's do Seattle next!!
"Somerville for Palestine decided to take the issue to voters."
"[F]irst time voters in the U.S. have had the opportunity to directly declare their support for [BDS] through a ballot initiative."
"It was a landslide."
#Massachusetts #USA #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Voting #Genocide #Military
"[F]irst time voters in the U.S. have had the opportunity to directly declare their support for [BDS] through a ballot initiative."
"It was a landslide."
#Massachusetts #USA #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #Voting #Genocide #Military
How Somerville Became the First US City to Vote to Divest From Israeli Apartheid
"I grew up here in the belly of the beast," one organizer said. "I never imagined that this would be on the ballot."
truthout.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Let's do Seattle next!!
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The thing @schumer.senate.gov appears to be doing where he gets everybody who’s retiring or was just sworn in to a six-year term to vote yes so he and a bunch more moderates can vote “no” to appear more progressive than they are is so insulting lol
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The thing @schumer.senate.gov appears to be doing where he gets everybody who’s retiring or was just sworn in to a six-year term to vote yes so he and a bunch more moderates can vote “no” to appear more progressive than they are is so insulting lol
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“We are at a moment right now where people are asking themselves why can’t the Democratic Party defend this assault on democracy . . . and I would submit to you that if you can’t draw the line at genocide, you probably can’t draw the line at democracy.”
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
“We are at a moment right now where people are asking themselves why can’t the Democratic Party defend this assault on democracy . . . and I would submit to you that if you can’t draw the line at genocide, you probably can’t draw the line at democracy.”
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
-Ta-Nehisi Coates
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We’re on the right track! Make sure you track your ballot to confirm it is accepted, NOT challenged. Check our links in bio to do so! More votes will be counted on Monday!
November 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
We’re on the right track! Make sure you track your ballot to confirm it is accepted, NOT challenged. Check our links in bio to do so! More votes will be counted on Monday!
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The number of received ballots has now surpassed 285,000, exceeding turnout from 2021! Many of those were Election Day voters, and over 100,000 votes have not yet been counted!
There’s much to feel hopeful about. This is YOUR city!
There’s much to feel hopeful about. This is YOUR city!
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The number of received ballots has now surpassed 285,000, exceeding turnout from 2021! Many of those were Election Day voters, and over 100,000 votes have not yet been counted!
There’s much to feel hopeful about. This is YOUR city!
There’s much to feel hopeful about. This is YOUR city!
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"[F]ew things have felt more surreal than watching, three times a day, dozens of men racing across the compound to the chow hall because not all of them are going to get to eat."
"If you didn't get any food, you'll just have to run faster next time."
#Tennessee #USA #Food #Incarceration
"If you didn't get any food, you'll just have to run faster next time."
#Tennessee #USA #Food #Incarceration
Not All Prisoners Get Fed Daily. Here, It Depends on How Fast You Can Run.
Each time the gates open, out runs the first wave—at least 20 or 30 people flat-out sprinting as fast as they can.
filtermag.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"[F]ew things have felt more surreal than watching, three times a day, dozens of men racing across the compound to the chow hall because not all of them are going to get to eat."
"If you didn't get any food, you'll just have to run faster next time."
#Tennessee #USA #Food #Incarceration
"If you didn't get any food, you'll just have to run faster next time."
#Tennessee #USA #Food #Incarceration
Way to go Colorado! This is how you do it!
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Way to go Colorado! This is how you do it!
Ugh.
Less than 20% of registered voters across WA had returned their ballots as of 5 p.m. Monday. That puts the state on track for record low turnout. Data shows returns lagging even in places with high-profile contests for offices like county executive and mayor. Voters can return ballots until 8 p.m.
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Ugh.
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I am so upset.
Last week Time Magazine solicited a piece from me on Zohran Mamdani & anti-Muslim hate. I pitched a framing re the dehumanization of Muslims & how Mamdani’s inclusive, socialist campaign in its content resists that. They agreed. I wrote the piece. 1/
Last week Time Magazine solicited a piece from me on Zohran Mamdani & anti-Muslim hate. I pitched a framing re the dehumanization of Muslims & how Mamdani’s inclusive, socialist campaign in its content resists that. They agreed. I wrote the piece. 1/
To be asked to write about racism only to be racially aggressed in the editing process is a new level unlocked I have to say.
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I am so upset.
Last week Time Magazine solicited a piece from me on Zohran Mamdani & anti-Muslim hate. I pitched a framing re the dehumanization of Muslims & how Mamdani’s inclusive, socialist campaign in its content resists that. They agreed. I wrote the piece. 1/
Last week Time Magazine solicited a piece from me on Zohran Mamdani & anti-Muslim hate. I pitched a framing re the dehumanization of Muslims & how Mamdani’s inclusive, socialist campaign in its content resists that. They agreed. I wrote the piece. 1/
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Teen Vogue has done incredible reporting on issues such as ICE, mask bans, trans rights and Palestine.
They’ve had more guts and transparency in their political reporting than most.
Hate to see this.
They’ve had more guts and transparency in their political reporting than most.
Hate to see this.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Teen Vogue has done incredible reporting on issues such as ICE, mask bans, trans rights and Palestine.
They’ve had more guts and transparency in their political reporting than most.
Hate to see this.
They’ve had more guts and transparency in their political reporting than most.
Hate to see this.
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My vote for Girmay was mostly because Balducci endorsed Harrell. Maybe you think that's stupid but how else can we dismantle our self-dealing political monoculture if we can't make pols pay a real price for propping up fellow Democrats who make entire careers out of doing as little as possible?
I understand that politics has to be adversarial. But! I am enjoying the King County Executive race where when you talk to someone about it, it's like [Person I'm voting against] is great but here's what I like about my choice.
November 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
My vote for Girmay was mostly because Balducci endorsed Harrell. Maybe you think that's stupid but how else can we dismantle our self-dealing political monoculture if we can't make pols pay a real price for propping up fellow Democrats who make entire careers out of doing as little as possible?
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Around a third of this Victorian ink bottle collection of mental health kits have now sold👇. They're designed to put your brain into flow, the equivalent of taking 3 meds for anxiety and low mood.
I ship anywhere in time for🌲:
I ship anywhere in time for🌲:
My Etsy shop's now open for just over 20 of my Victorian ink bottle mental health kits
Kits incl booklet I've written on how this kind of project alters our brains to improve mental health,dried flower posy & a handprinted giftbox
Dispatches in time for🌲I ship anywhere:
www.etsy.com/shop/silverp...
Kits incl booklet I've written on how this kind of project alters our brains to improve mental health,dried flower posy & a handprinted giftbox
Dispatches in time for🌲I ship anywhere:
www.etsy.com/shop/silverp...
October 31, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Around a third of this Victorian ink bottle collection of mental health kits have now sold👇. They're designed to put your brain into flow, the equivalent of taking 3 meds for anxiety and low mood.
I ship anywhere in time for🌲:
I ship anywhere in time for🌲:
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The new Gates climate memo isn't a pivot; it's a continuation of "a consistent pattern of downplaying clean energy while promoting dubious and potentially dangerous technofixes in which he is often personally invested," @michaelemann.bsky.social argues in @thebulletin.org:
You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it
What Gates is putting forward aren’t legitimate arguments that can be made in good faith. They are shopworn fossil fuel industry talking points.
thebulletin.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The new Gates climate memo isn't a pivot; it's a continuation of "a consistent pattern of downplaying clean energy while promoting dubious and potentially dangerous technofixes in which he is often personally invested," @michaelemann.bsky.social argues in @thebulletin.org:
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Also I feel like people do not know enough about how he got in the senate.
Basically when Feinstein was dying, Pelosi had her daughter be her caretaker and stop her from resigning early so that Schiff could avoid taking on Barbara Lee.
Basically when Feinstein was dying, Pelosi had her daughter be her caretaker and stop her from resigning early so that Schiff could avoid taking on Barbara Lee.
Feinstein's primary caregiver: Pelosi's daughter
A quiet caretaking arrangement has raised questions about whether Nancy Pelosi has the ailing senator's personal interests at heart.
www.politico.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Also I feel like people do not know enough about how he got in the senate.
Basically when Feinstein was dying, Pelosi had her daughter be her caretaker and stop her from resigning early so that Schiff could avoid taking on Barbara Lee.
Basically when Feinstein was dying, Pelosi had her daughter be her caretaker and stop her from resigning early so that Schiff could avoid taking on Barbara Lee.
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Today I'm calling on @governorferguson.bsky.social to declare a state of emergency: the expiration of SNAP benefits for nearly one million Washingtonians will be a disaster for the health of many, and for the economic health of the state. We must join other state governments and act swiftly.
October 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today I'm calling on @governorferguson.bsky.social to declare a state of emergency: the expiration of SNAP benefits for nearly one million Washingtonians will be a disaster for the health of many, and for the economic health of the state. We must join other state governments and act swiftly.
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Find your nearest ballot drop box at the link in my bio. Let’s win this. #thisisyourcity
October 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Find your nearest ballot drop box at the link in my bio. Let’s win this. #thisisyourcity
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Long Covid has now surpassed asthma as the most common chronic health problem in children: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Long COVID in Young Children, School-Aged Children, and Teens
This JAMA Pediatrics Patient Page describes the symptoms of long COVID in children.
jamanetwork.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Long Covid has now surpassed asthma as the most common chronic health problem in children: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Let's help those hurt by the halting of SNAP food aid benefits. We'll be collecting non-perishable food and encouraging folks to donate to the Rainier Valley Bank on Saturday, Nov 1 noon - 3 pm at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle. DM me if you'd like to volunteer. cascadiademocratic.org/event/snap-t...
October 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Let's help those hurt by the halting of SNAP food aid benefits. We'll be collecting non-perishable food and encouraging folks to donate to the Rainier Valley Bank on Saturday, Nov 1 noon - 3 pm at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle. DM me if you'd like to volunteer. cascadiademocratic.org/event/snap-t...
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What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
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Donate to food banks and local charities that help get food to those in need.
Don’t forget about special Diets!
If you’re able to donate items that can help those with food allergies and/or sensitivities, they will be very grateful.
Think gluten free, peanut free, high/low protein etc.
Don’t forget about special Diets!
If you’re able to donate items that can help those with food allergies and/or sensitivities, they will be very grateful.
Think gluten free, peanut free, high/low protein etc.
October 26, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Donate to food banks and local charities that help get food to those in need.
Don’t forget about special Diets!
If you’re able to donate items that can help those with food allergies and/or sensitivities, they will be very grateful.
Think gluten free, peanut free, high/low protein etc.
Don’t forget about special Diets!
If you’re able to donate items that can help those with food allergies and/or sensitivities, they will be very grateful.
Think gluten free, peanut free, high/low protein etc.
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The Intercept has learned that Amazon sold cloud services to Israeli weapons firms at the height of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
As Israel Bombed Gaza, Amazon Did Business With Its Bomb-Makers
The Intercept has learned that Amazon sold cloud services to Israeli weapons firms at the height of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
interc.pt
October 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Intercept has learned that Amazon sold cloud services to Israeli weapons firms at the height of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
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With millions at risk of losing SNAP in the coming days, a reminder: hunger doesn't happen in isolation. When food assistance disappears, families use rent money to eat. Then come evictions and homelessness.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
October 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
With millions at risk of losing SNAP in the coming days, a reminder: hunger doesn't happen in isolation. When food assistance disappears, families use rent money to eat. Then come evictions and homelessness.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
Housing, food, healthcare—it's all connected. Cut one thread and the whole thing unravels.
This. Is. Horrifying.
Just over an hour after 3 Supreme Court justices warned that Alabamian Anthony Boyd would suffer psychological torture, he was subjected to the longest nitrogen gas execution in US history, gasping for air more than 225 times. Read my eyewitness account: www.treadbylee.com/p/after-just...
After justices warned of prolonged suffocation, Alabama subjected Anthony Boyd to the longest nitrogen execution in U.S. history.
Boyd was the chairman of Project Hope, a death row-led nonprofit. Its members are left reeling in the wake of their leader's suffocation execution.
www.treadbylee.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This. Is. Horrifying.