Laraine Bourne
@larainebourne.bsky.social
Australian, dog lover, reader. Watching the world with trepidation and hoping the madness keeps its distance. Horrified by what's happening in the US and hoping the resistance prevails. Go the good guys!
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A new video captures masked ICE agents in unmarked vehicles swarming the mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew before hauling her away. There’s no way this was random.
December 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
A new video captures masked ICE agents in unmarked vehicles swarming the mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew before hauling her away. There’s no way this was random.
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Our new health insurance premium feels more like a shakedown‼️
Thank you, @politicsgirl.bsky.social , for sharing your story. You’re right—there are millions like you.
Our new premium is over $3K/month for a family of three. Could we scrape it together? Maybe. Should we have to? No.
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Thank you, @politicsgirl.bsky.social , for sharing your story. You’re right—there are millions like you.
Our new premium is over $3K/month for a family of three. Could we scrape it together? Maybe. Should we have to? No.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Our new health insurance premium feels more like a shakedown‼️
Thank you, @politicsgirl.bsky.social , for sharing your story. You’re right—there are millions like you.
Our new premium is over $3K/month for a family of three. Could we scrape it together? Maybe. Should we have to? No.
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Thank you, @politicsgirl.bsky.social , for sharing your story. You’re right—there are millions like you.
Our new premium is over $3K/month for a family of three. Could we scrape it together? Maybe. Should we have to? No.
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This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊
June 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is the way to stand up to these bullies! Respect ✊
They only arrested the Mayor, but the bald guy was trying to get handcuffs on the Congresswoman in red! He didn't succeed.
Minutes before a squad of ICE agents arrested Mayor Ras Baraka, he said:
“I’m not on their property. They can’t come out on the street and arrest me."
As agents aggressively pushed through the crowd, it became clear—these are now fascist streets run by a fascist regime.
“I’m not on their property. They can’t come out on the street and arrest me."
As agents aggressively pushed through the crowd, it became clear—these are now fascist streets run by a fascist regime.
May 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
They only arrested the Mayor, but the bald guy was trying to get handcuffs on the Congresswoman in red! He didn't succeed.
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Did not see that coming.
February 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Did not see that coming.
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The headline here in Australia
February 5, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The headline here in Australia
An outsider's view of trump's aberrant behaviour in the face of tragedy. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
After a moment of silence, Trump instantly pivots to anger
In the face of tragedy, most politicians avoid partisan attacks. Donald Trump holds no such qualms.
www.abc.net.au
February 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
An outsider's view of trump's aberrant behaviour in the face of tragedy. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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Sergeant Gonell @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social sent me this picture. This is his call log. Each call is an automated Dept of "Justice" notification saying "The defendant you testified against is being released from the dept of corrections."
Each defendant assaulted him.
Each defendant assaulted him.
January 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Sergeant Gonell @sergeantaqgo.bsky.social sent me this picture. This is his call log. Each call is an automated Dept of "Justice" notification saying "The defendant you testified against is being released from the dept of corrections."
Each defendant assaulted him.
Each defendant assaulted him.
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WHOA! THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FRAUD.
GOP Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12) has been missing for six months. She was just found by a reporter in a dementia care facility.
Her staff and others have been keeping this a secret from her constituents. So who’s been making these posts?
GOP Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12) has been missing for six months. She was just found by a reporter in a dementia care facility.
Her staff and others have been keeping this a secret from her constituents. So who’s been making these posts?
December 22, 2024 at 12:12 AM
WHOA! THIS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FRAUD.
GOP Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12) has been missing for six months. She was just found by a reporter in a dementia care facility.
Her staff and others have been keeping this a secret from her constituents. So who’s been making these posts?
GOP Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12) has been missing for six months. She was just found by a reporter in a dementia care facility.
Her staff and others have been keeping this a secret from her constituents. So who’s been making these posts?
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Hi Bluesky! I’ve heard the water’s a bit warmer over here.
I’ll be posting here frequently — so follow along to stay up to date.
I’ll be posting here frequently — so follow along to stay up to date.
December 21, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Hi Bluesky! I’ve heard the water’s a bit warmer over here.
I’ll be posting here frequently — so follow along to stay up to date.
I’ll be posting here frequently — so follow along to stay up to date.
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: The message I’m hearing from people across Canada is this: they’re not afraid of you. They know you’re a convicted felon. They know that the people you’re bringing in to run your, let’s call it an “organization” rather than a government, are grifters, thieves, and thugs.
December 20, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: The message I’m hearing from people across Canada is this: they’re not afraid of you. They know you’re a convicted felon. They know that the people you’re bringing in to run your, let’s call it an “organization” rather than a government, are grifters, thieves, and thugs.
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The poem below illustrates
The reason we cannot
Allow Texas & Florida
To continue closing
School libraries and
Firing school librarians.
Reading gives wings to
Children's dreams.
Libraries give learners
Places to soar.
The reason we cannot
Allow Texas & Florida
To continue closing
School libraries and
Firing school librarians.
Reading gives wings to
Children's dreams.
Libraries give learners
Places to soar.
December 6, 2024 at 4:06 AM
The poem below illustrates
The reason we cannot
Allow Texas & Florida
To continue closing
School libraries and
Firing school librarians.
Reading gives wings to
Children's dreams.
Libraries give learners
Places to soar.
The reason we cannot
Allow Texas & Florida
To continue closing
School libraries and
Firing school librarians.
Reading gives wings to
Children's dreams.
Libraries give learners
Places to soar.
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This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
The Sound of Fear on Air
It is an ominous sign that Morning Joe felt it had to apologize for something I said.
www.theatlantic.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:29 AM
This is the most-read piece on @theatlantic.com. It should be the most-read piece. You should all read it, even though it may make you sad. Here’s a gift link so you can read it.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
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jessica.substack.com/p/idaho-will...
An appeals court has ruled that Idaho can enforce most of its anti-abortion travel ban, making it the first state in the nation to do so.
An appeals court has ruled that Idaho can enforce most of its anti-abortion travel ban, making it the first state in the nation to do so.
Idaho Will Enforce Abortion Travel Ban
12.2.24
jessica.substack.com
December 5, 2024 at 12:01 AM
jessica.substack.com/p/idaho-will...
An appeals court has ruled that Idaho can enforce most of its anti-abortion travel ban, making it the first state in the nation to do so.
An appeals court has ruled that Idaho can enforce most of its anti-abortion travel ban, making it the first state in the nation to do so.
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Here's one: bsky.app/profile/did:...
December 3, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Here's one: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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pro tip: if you said nothing when Donald Trump pardoned donors, cronies, extended family members and war criminals, then sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up about Joe Biden pardoning his own son. just put a fucking sock in it
December 2, 2024 at 12:37 AM
pro tip: if you said nothing when Donald Trump pardoned donors, cronies, extended family members and war criminals, then sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up about Joe Biden pardoning his own son. just put a fucking sock in it
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It feels wonderful to have been welcomed by so many of you here on BlueSky... especially the sticking it to Leon part. 😛
November 30, 2024 at 9:47 PM
It feels wonderful to have been welcomed by so many of you here on BlueSky... especially the sticking it to Leon part. 😛
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Trump is seizing control of the investigative and prosecutorial powers of the state by staffing them with the most conspiratorial and blindly loyal nominees : Gaetz/Bondi, Patel, Gabbard.
Political retribution is his priority. The rest of governing he doesn’t care about.
Political retribution is his priority. The rest of governing he doesn’t care about.
December 1, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Trump is seizing control of the investigative and prosecutorial powers of the state by staffing them with the most conspiratorial and blindly loyal nominees : Gaetz/Bondi, Patel, Gabbard.
Political retribution is his priority. The rest of governing he doesn’t care about.
Political retribution is his priority. The rest of governing he doesn’t care about.
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There’s always room for a Wicked throwback 🫧🩷🫧 #tbt #unpopular
November 26, 2024 at 3:21 PM
There’s always room for a Wicked throwback 🫧🩷🫧 #tbt #unpopular
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We now have an answer on why Donald Trump picked the obscenely unqualified Pete Hegseth to run the United States Armed Forces: Hegseth has been working for some time to force a Constitutional Convention that would allow Trump to become a Forever King.
If only America understood the danger it is in.
If only America understood the danger it is in.
Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Supports a Convention of States
A convention of states could abolish freedoms currently guaranteed under the Constitution
A convention of states could abolish freedoms currently guaranteed under the Constitution
Pete Hegseth's Radical Push for a Convention of States Raises Concerns
A convention of states could abolish freedoms currently guaranteed under the Constitution
meidasnews.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:23 PM
We now have an answer on why Donald Trump picked the obscenely unqualified Pete Hegseth to run the United States Armed Forces: Hegseth has been working for some time to force a Constitutional Convention that would allow Trump to become a Forever King.
If only America understood the danger it is in.
If only America understood the danger it is in.
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Donald Trump is heading back to the White House. And Musk is a top donor, surrogate and soon-to-be government “efficiency” overseer. The collusion between government and Big Tech is no longer a conspiracy theory — it’s out in the open.
Terrific article from @mmasnick.bsky.social
Terrific article from @mmasnick.bsky.social
Opinion | The blurred line between X and the Trump administration
Forget the ridiculous "Twitter Files." This is what it actually looks like when a social media company works in concert with the government.
www.msnbc.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:50 AM
Donald Trump is heading back to the White House. And Musk is a top donor, surrogate and soon-to-be government “efficiency” overseer. The collusion between government and Big Tech is no longer a conspiracy theory — it’s out in the open.
Terrific article from @mmasnick.bsky.social
Terrific article from @mmasnick.bsky.social
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House Republicans actually voted today to block the US Senate from receiving their report containing sworn witness testimony and documentary evidence about the nominee for Attorney General of the United States paying a child $10,000 for sex.
That’s where we are at.
That’s where we are at.
November 21, 2024 at 2:53 AM
House Republicans actually voted today to block the US Senate from receiving their report containing sworn witness testimony and documentary evidence about the nominee for Attorney General of the United States paying a child $10,000 for sex.
That’s where we are at.
That’s where we are at.