LaurelOcean
@laurelocean.bsky.social
"Democracy is not a spectator sport." Let's unite around character, the rule of law, reporting with context, climate protection, and true compassion for others.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Why isn't mainstream U.S. media reporting on this? Ans why aren't there laws against it?
Let’s be clear about what’s happening here: The President is using the power of his office to enrich himself and his family, offering “meme coins” and other shady crypto ventures to rake in billions in exchange for political favors.
But kids shouldn’t have more than five pencils? Seriously?
But kids shouldn’t have more than five pencils? Seriously?
Trump family's net worth has increased by $2.9 billion thanks to crypto investments, new report says
As the Trump family's crypto ventures increase their wealth, the president's administration pauses a dozen federal crypto probes.
www.cbsnews.com
May 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Why isn't mainstream U.S. media reporting on this? Ans why aren't there laws against it?
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Somehow, Trump has declared that we’re under numerous national emergencies from the Southern Border Emergency to the Energy Emergency, Trade Emergency, Public Lands Emergency, and Immigration Enforcement Emergency. Yet these crises seem so “urgent” that he finds time to golf every weekend. Odd.
May 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Somehow, Trump has declared that we’re under numerous national emergencies from the Southern Border Emergency to the Energy Emergency, Trade Emergency, Public Lands Emergency, and Immigration Enforcement Emergency. Yet these crises seem so “urgent” that he finds time to golf every weekend. Odd.
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I am not often quoted in @nytimes.com DealBook, but I hope the business community is listening.
May 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I am not often quoted in @nytimes.com DealBook, but I hope the business community is listening.
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🚨 “This administration is not going to let our society devolve into communist, woke, DEI strangulation." - White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, Thursday
Shareholders of 11 large U.S. corporations have overwhelmingly voted to reject anti-DEI proposals.
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Shareholders of 11 large U.S. corporations have overwhelmingly voted to reject anti-DEI proposals.
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✅ DEI Update of the Day™
Shareholders from these 11 corporations have voted to reject anti-DEI proposals in 2025:
American Express
Apple
Boeing
Coca-Cola
Costco
John Deere
Disney
Goldman Sachs
Levi Strauss
Pfizer
Visa
Shareholders from these 11 corporations have voted to reject anti-DEI proposals in 2025:
American Express
Apple
Boeing
Coca-Cola
Costco
John Deere
Disney
Goldman Sachs
Levi Strauss
Pfizer
Visa
May 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🚨 “This administration is not going to let our society devolve into communist, woke, DEI strangulation." - White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, Thursday
Shareholders of 11 large U.S. corporations have overwhelmingly voted to reject anti-DEI proposals.
bsky.app/profile/nanc...
Shareholders of 11 large U.S. corporations have overwhelmingly voted to reject anti-DEI proposals.
bsky.app/profile/nanc...
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Science, research, and services aren't just a spigot you can turn on and off. It could take years, even decades to undo this damage depending on how long it continues for.
I've created a shareable document with a list of the HHS offices gutted today that I'll be updating as often as possible. Have something to add? Message marisakabas.04 on Signal or email MKwrites4000@proton.me
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
April 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Science, research, and services aren't just a spigot you can turn on and off. It could take years, even decades to undo this damage depending on how long it continues for.
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An important website to track healthcare impacts...
Working with an interdisciplinary team, we have developed a website to communicate how the White House's proposed cuts to health research would cause losses of $16B and 68,500 jobs.
Find out how your community may be impacted.
Explore more at SCIMaP: scienceimpacts.org
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Find out how your community may be impacted.
Explore more at SCIMaP: scienceimpacts.org
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March 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
An important website to track healthcare impacts...
Stand up for your rights #Mainers! Start getting your signs ready for April 5.
#NoKings #HandsOffOurDemocracy
#NoKings #HandsOffOurDemocracy
March 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Stand up for your rights #Mainers! Start getting your signs ready for April 5.
#NoKings #HandsOffOurDemocracy
#NoKings #HandsOffOurDemocracy
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Proud of #Maine protesters and supporters this weekend. Speak up, speak out...before it is too late. #Resist #SaveOurDemocracy
March 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Proud of #Maine protesters and supporters this weekend. Speak up, speak out...before it is too late. #Resist #SaveOurDemocracy
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There’s a major shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy. A recent CISA memo removed Russia from its list of priorities, focusing instead on China and local systems. Analysts were told not to track Russian cyber threats.
March 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
There’s a major shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy. A recent CISA memo removed Russia from its list of priorities, focusing instead on China and local systems. Analysts were told not to track Russian cyber threats.
Only 53 Americans -- Republican Senators -- stand between democracy and its end. Will they enforce the separation of powers as outlined in the Constitution they pledged to uphold, and reclaim Congressional authority? Will they be brave, or cave?
#Republicans #ConstitutionalCrisis #SaveDemocracy
#Republicans #ConstitutionalCrisis #SaveDemocracy
March 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Only 53 Americans -- Republican Senators -- stand between democracy and its end. Will they enforce the separation of powers as outlined in the Constitution they pledged to uphold, and reclaim Congressional authority? Will they be brave, or cave?
#Republicans #ConstitutionalCrisis #SaveDemocracy
#Republicans #ConstitutionalCrisis #SaveDemocracy
Unconscionable
Republicans just voted to take your money and give it to billionaires.
It’s not enough that House Republicans are enabling Trump and Elon Musk’s outrageous power grab. Now they’re selling out everyday Americans so that Trump, Musk, and their billionaire allies can get even richer.
It’s not enough that House Republicans are enabling Trump and Elon Musk’s outrageous power grab. Now they’re selling out everyday Americans so that Trump, Musk, and their billionaire allies can get even richer.
House Adopts Republican Budget That Calls For Medicaid Cuts
Lobbying by President Donald Trump himself helped sway Republican holdouts.
www.huffpost.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Unconscionable
There is a vote-a-rama going in tonight in Congress as Republicans try to shove through an agenda that will harm many average Americans. As the country burns.
apnews.com/article/sena...
apnews.com/article/sena...
Senate ready to stay up all night to pass GOP budget over objections from Democrats
Senators are launching a budget “vote-a-rama” in a crucial, if dreaded, step toward President Donald Trump's agenda.
apnews.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:26 AM
There is a vote-a-rama going in tonight in Congress as Republicans try to shove through an agenda that will harm many average Americans. As the country burns.
apnews.com/article/sena...
apnews.com/article/sena...
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It’s Trump’s second term and he still doesn’t know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid.
February 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
It’s Trump’s second term and he still doesn’t know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid.
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Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
February 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
While they are still available online, read and share America's Founding Documents, the principles which have guided this country for almost 250 years. Many of our ancestors fought and died for these freedoms. Now it's our turn to right the ship.
www.archives.gov/founding-docs
www.archives.gov/founding-docs
February 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
While they are still available online, read and share America's Founding Documents, the principles which have guided this country for almost 250 years. Many of our ancestors fought and died for these freedoms. Now it's our turn to right the ship.
www.archives.gov/founding-docs
www.archives.gov/founding-docs
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
As long as the spineless Republicans dominate the Congress, you won't be able to stop bills like this from passing, and our electoral rights will be gone. Donate to the DCCC to flip the House in 3 upcoming races: secure.actblue.com/donate/dccc-...
The SAVE Act Will Prevent One-Third of Women From Voting
And yet, no one is talking about it.
carlynbeccia.medium.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
As long as the spineless Republicans dominate the Congress, you won't be able to stop bills like this from passing, and our electoral rights will be gone. Donate to the DCCC to flip the House in 3 upcoming races: secure.actblue.com/donate/dccc-...
So, so disappointed in #PBSNews Hour tonight....treating Trump's actions as legitimate efforts and referring to Musk as Prime Minister. Considering giving up PBS support. Knife to the heart
February 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
So, so disappointed in #PBSNews Hour tonight....treating Trump's actions as legitimate efforts and referring to Musk as Prime Minister. Considering giving up PBS support. Knife to the heart