Laura Flanders
@gritlaura.bsky.social
Host, Laura Flanders & Friends, “Where the people who say it can’t be done take a backseat to the people who are doing it.” On PBS tv/radio/youtube. Author, rabble rouser, media activist. Fresh episodes Fridays, 5pm ET, http://lauraflanders.org
Congress reopening does nothing to correct our priorities: open.substack.com/pub/laurafla...
November 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Congress reopening does nothing to correct our priorities: open.substack.com/pub/laurafla...
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Today on Laura Flanders & Friends: @coribush.bsky.social & @katmabu.bsky.social! The two politician-activists running for Congress join @GRITLaura.bsky.social to share why "politivists" are gaining popularity among voters, and what this past Election Day could signal for progressives: bit.ly/485ZNUe
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today on Laura Flanders & Friends: @coribush.bsky.social & @katmabu.bsky.social! The two politician-activists running for Congress join @GRITLaura.bsky.social to share why "politivists" are gaining popularity among voters, and what this past Election Day could signal for progressives: bit.ly/485ZNUe
“You can’t be passive and save your democracy!” Listen to the General!
America, We in Some Deep S-H-I-T Warns Three Star General Honoré
YouTube video by Freedom Watch Media
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
“You can’t be passive and save your democracy!” Listen to the General!
Ya’know, I’m beginning to think that too…. 😂
i am starting to think larry summers should not be listened to
Here's the full Summers email, btw.
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Ya’know, I’m beginning to think that too…. 😂
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¡Adelante, Adelita!
"...kinda feels like Mike Johnson refusing to swear in Rep. Grijalva backfired spectacularly."
www.rawstory.com/adelita-grij...
"...kinda feels like Mike Johnson refusing to swear in Rep. Grijalva backfired spectacularly."
www.rawstory.com/adelita-grij...
'Backfired spectacularly!' New Dem stuns with 'barnburner' speech roasting Mike Johnson
Reactions started rolling in on Wednesday after an awkward moment between Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) after she waited weeks amid the government shutdown to be o...
www.rawstory.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
¡Adelante, Adelita!
"...kinda feels like Mike Johnson refusing to swear in Rep. Grijalva backfired spectacularly."
www.rawstory.com/adelita-grij...
"...kinda feels like Mike Johnson refusing to swear in Rep. Grijalva backfired spectacularly."
www.rawstory.com/adelita-grij...
Highly recommended!!
Tonight we kick off the 22nd annual NY Arab American Comedy Festival in NYC! This year we feature six shows over three nights with more than 20 great Arab American comedians. Tonight's first show is almost sold out. Hope to see you at one of the shows! Tickets publictheater.org/performances...
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Highly recommended!!
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If you have small people & live in NYC, the Holiday Nostalgia Train returns to NYC Sunday, Dec 7, 14, 21 & 28. For the cost of a regular fare, you get to ride New York Transit Museum’s 1930s R1/9 cars complete with rattan seats, vintage ads, and paddle fans.
www.nytransitmuseum.org/holidaynosta...
www.nytransitmuseum.org/holidaynosta...
Holiday Nostalgia Rides
The New York Transit Museum's Holiday Nostalgia Train will transport straphangers back in time every Sunday in December!
www.nytransitmuseum.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
If you have small people & live in NYC, the Holiday Nostalgia Train returns to NYC Sunday, Dec 7, 14, 21 & 28. For the cost of a regular fare, you get to ride New York Transit Museum’s 1930s R1/9 cars complete with rattan seats, vintage ads, and paddle fans.
www.nytransitmuseum.org/holidaynosta...
www.nytransitmuseum.org/holidaynosta...
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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"CYCLE" is an invitation “...to interrupt the silence that follows so many cases [of police violence] that never go viral — cases where there’s no footage, no public pressure, and no accountability.” Director Laura Dyan Kezman and co-director William Howell join us this week: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"CYCLE" is an invitation “...to interrupt the silence that follows so many cases [of police violence] that never go viral — cases where there’s no footage, no public pressure, and no accountability.” Director Laura Dyan Kezman and co-director William Howell join us this week: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
Much as the money media would like to declare Mamdani’s win as a victory for charisma; the real story is the mayor-elect’s critique of robber-baron capitalism. Read in full open.substack.com/pub/laurafla...
November 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Much as the money media would like to declare Mamdani’s win as a victory for charisma; the real story is the mayor-elect’s critique of robber-baron capitalism. Read in full open.substack.com/pub/laurafla...
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Would we know from our media that over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in the U.S.? “CYCLE”, a new documentary feature, is bringing national attention to systemic police violence and the under-reported stories of police killings.Tune in today at 5:00 p.m. ET.: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
November 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Would we know from our media that over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in the U.S.? “CYCLE”, a new documentary feature, is bringing national attention to systemic police violence and the under-reported stories of police killings.Tune in today at 5:00 p.m. ET.: bit.ly/4nO3lQK
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Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
You ignited a grassroots campaign, built on the radical idea that everyone deserves to live in dignity.
This is a seismic victory — not only for the people of New York, but for all those who believe that humanity & hope can prevail.
You ignited a grassroots campaign, built on the radical idea that everyone deserves to live in dignity.
This is a seismic victory — not only for the people of New York, but for all those who believe that humanity & hope can prevail.
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Congratulations to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
You ignited a grassroots campaign, built on the radical idea that everyone deserves to live in dignity.
This is a seismic victory — not only for the people of New York, but for all those who believe that humanity & hope can prevail.
You ignited a grassroots campaign, built on the radical idea that everyone deserves to live in dignity.
This is a seismic victory — not only for the people of New York, but for all those who believe that humanity & hope can prevail.
Mamdani’s victory speech is one for the history books:
Laura Flanders (@lauraflanders)
”The impossible was made possible.”
Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech is one for the ages.
Powerful, passionate, full of vision, not pablum, he wove in heroes from Debs to FDR and took on Trump d...
substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Mamdani’s victory speech is one for the history books:
“The impossible was made possible.”
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
“The impossible was made possible.”
The AP has called it!
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The AP has called it!
So far so good! Early voting results are in.
November 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
So far so good! Early voting results are in.
I’m wrestling down my fears and celebrating tonight. No matter what happens today in New York, the old is dying. The new is born. substack.com/@lauraflande...
Laura Flanders (@lauraflanders)
Turnout is up, engagement is high and I’m hearing that the polling places in New York are packed with young people. Still, if you, like me, have been wrestling with your fears tonight, consider this: ...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I’m wrestling down my fears and celebrating tonight. No matter what happens today in New York, the old is dying. The new is born. substack.com/@lauraflande...
Did Gavin get religion?
Today’s urgent pitch from the Cali Dems could have done with another proof read (or a different costly comms consultant).
Today’s urgent pitch from the Cali Dems could have done with another proof read (or a different costly comms consultant).
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Did Gavin get religion?
Today’s urgent pitch from the Cali Dems could have done with another proof read (or a different costly comms consultant).
Today’s urgent pitch from the Cali Dems could have done with another proof read (or a different costly comms consultant).
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This is incredible, even for Exxon. Exxon found to have funded right-wing think tanks to spread #climate change denial across Latin America in a "coordinated campaign to make the global south “less inclined” to support the UN-led climate treaty process."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal
Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This is incredible, even for Exxon. Exxon found to have funded right-wing think tanks to spread #climate change denial across Latin America in a "coordinated campaign to make the global south “less inclined” to support the UN-led climate treaty process."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The militarization of our cities, whether it’s the National Guard or ICE on the streets, will have consequences for years to come. @jayapal.house.gov and @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social discuss how members of the military, veterans and the public can stand up for their communities: bit.ly/3LmGv50
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The militarization of our cities, whether it’s the National Guard or ICE on the streets, will have consequences for years to come. @jayapal.house.gov and @janessagoldbeck.bsky.social discuss how members of the military, veterans and the public can stand up for their communities: bit.ly/3LmGv50
Best Halloween treat ever:
October 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Best Halloween treat ever:
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“The blatant build-up to this country’s next imperialist war is at least as terrifying as a hurricane — or it should be.”
Check out @gritlaura.bsky.social's commentary and subscribe on Substack for more: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
#Carribean #AirStrike
Check out @gritlaura.bsky.social's commentary and subscribe on Substack for more: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
#Carribean #AirStrike
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“The blatant build-up to this country’s next imperialist war is at least as terrifying as a hurricane — or it should be.”
Check out @gritlaura.bsky.social's commentary and subscribe on Substack for more: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
#Carribean #AirStrike
Check out @gritlaura.bsky.social's commentary and subscribe on Substack for more: lauraflanders.substack.com/p/caribbean-catastrophes-the-hurricane
#Carribean #AirStrike
Heads up Americans, our scofflaw president is gearing up for war: The U.S. deployment reportedly includes tens of thousands of troops, eight major warships, three amphibious assault ships, a guided-missile cruiser, several fighter jets and a nuclear submarine…. #hurricane #trump #war #venezuela
Caribbean Catastrophes: The Hurricane We See and the War We Don't
A deadly force is brewing — and it's not caused by the climate.
open.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Heads up Americans, our scofflaw president is gearing up for war: The U.S. deployment reportedly includes tens of thousands of troops, eight major warships, three amphibious assault ships, a guided-missile cruiser, several fighter jets and a nuclear submarine…. #hurricane #trump #war #venezuela
Thank you for your comments - and your excellent reporting @felipedlh.bsky.social @asha-rrs.bsky.social and @arabamericannews.com.web.brid.gy
Wherever you are in the county, you’ve probably heard the name "Zohran Mamdani." Why has the NYC mayoral candidate captured this much attention, and what does it reveal about the popularity of progressive politics? bit.ly/3WSDonQ
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
Ft. @felipedlh.bsky.social, Osama Siblani & @asha-rrs.bsky.social.
October 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Thank you for your comments - and your excellent reporting @felipedlh.bsky.social @asha-rrs.bsky.social and @arabamericannews.com.web.brid.gy
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U.S. conducts first lethal strike of a ship in the Pacific this time. A further expansion of this campaign of military extrajudicial killings www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
U.S. conducts first lethal strike of a ship in the Pacific this time. A further expansion of this campaign of military extrajudicial killings www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...