Laurel Powell
@laurelpowell.net
Bible college dropout. Always fighting for trans people to get a fair shake. Director of Communications @hrc.org. Amateur woodworker. 🏳️⚧️
I don't often wear a mask anymore but this seems like... not that big of a deal? like if I worked for years and years and years and years and finally reached the pinnacle of my craft I'd probably do something relatively simple like "wear a mask so I don't get sick and throw all that away"
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind us. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in Covid times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy. n.pr/4akK70l
Olympic Covid restrictions are gone, but some athletes still self-quarantining
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind us. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in Covid times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I don't often wear a mask anymore but this seems like... not that big of a deal? like if I worked for years and years and years and years and finally reached the pinnacle of my craft I'd probably do something relatively simple like "wear a mask so I don't get sick and throw all that away"
somebody get a camera and a head of lettuce
BREAKING: Keir Starmer is not resigning and will be 'concentrating on the job in hand', Downing Street has said
His mood this morning has been described as 'upbeat' and 'confident'
His mood this morning has been described as 'upbeat' and 'confident'
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
somebody get a camera and a head of lettuce
nobody told me Valtteri Bottas was pulling double-duty as captain of the American curling team. pretty cool
February 9, 2026 at 2:10 AM
nobody told me Valtteri Bottas was pulling double-duty as captain of the American curling team. pretty cool
my favorite (derogatory) part of this is the space for TWO comms signoffs
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
my favorite (derogatory) part of this is the space for TWO comms signoffs
um actually "Sir Thomas More" was the work of up to six authors and playwrights, only one of whom was William Shakespeare *pushes up glasses*
February 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
um actually "Sir Thomas More" was the work of up to six authors and playwrights, only one of whom was William Shakespeare *pushes up glasses*
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you personally have the ability to secure elections for yourself and your neighbors.
February 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM
you personally have the ability to secure elections for yourself and your neighbors.
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LGBTQ+ love stories are all the rage right now.
If you love our love, act like it, talk like it, and vote like it.
LGBTQ+ stories help change hearts and minds. Share yours: hrc.im/MillionVoices
If you love our love, act like it, talk like it, and vote like it.
LGBTQ+ stories help change hearts and minds. Share yours: hrc.im/MillionVoices
February 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM
LGBTQ+ love stories are all the rage right now.
If you love our love, act like it, talk like it, and vote like it.
LGBTQ+ stories help change hearts and minds. Share yours: hrc.im/MillionVoices
If you love our love, act like it, talk like it, and vote like it.
LGBTQ+ stories help change hearts and minds. Share yours: hrc.im/MillionVoices
The far-right outrage machine is gearing up for another news cycle spreading hysteria about trans youth. Don't lose sight of the truth - medical decisions should be made in a doctor's office, free from the influence of right-wing culture warriors or overreaching politicians.
February 4, 2026 at 9:25 PM
The far-right outrage machine is gearing up for another news cycle spreading hysteria about trans youth. Don't lose sight of the truth - medical decisions should be made in a doctor's office, free from the influence of right-wing culture warriors or overreaching politicians.
Lenovo knows where its bread is buttered (trans women buy thinkpads)
Lenovo Earns 95% Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index - Lenovo StoryHub
Lenovo announced that it has achieved a 95 out of 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRC) 2026 Corporate Equality Index, the US’s foremost benchmarking survey.
news.lenovo.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Lenovo knows where its bread is buttered (trans women buy thinkpads)
am I too late to the "free dril" rally?
February 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM
am I too late to the "free dril" rally?
It's the best newspaper I can currently get home delivery of in Washington, D.C.
February 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
It's the best newspaper I can currently get home delivery of in Washington, D.C.
downsizing Metro AGAIN?!
At this point there's no reason for anyone actually living in DC to read the damn thing. WCP, 51st, the Blade, etc will all have more local coverage by volume and impact
At this point there's no reason for anyone actually living in DC to read the damn thing. WCP, 51st, the Blade, etc will all have more local coverage by volume and impact
WaPo also closing Books section and downsizing International and Metro sections
February 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM
downsizing Metro AGAIN?!
At this point there's no reason for anyone actually living in DC to read the damn thing. WCP, 51st, the Blade, etc will all have more local coverage by volume and impact
At this point there's no reason for anyone actually living in DC to read the damn thing. WCP, 51st, the Blade, etc will all have more local coverage by volume and impact
Three segments on Fox & Friends before 9 AM on anti-trans health care scaremongering followed by a Graham Linehan live hit.
The obsession continues
The obsession continues
February 4, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Three segments on Fox & Friends before 9 AM on anti-trans health care scaremongering followed by a Graham Linehan live hit.
The obsession continues
The obsession continues
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drilling a hole in my own skull and pouring battery acid directly into it to show the smug libs on the internet that i have imagined are my true enemies who the real activist is
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
drilling a hole in my own skull and pouring battery acid directly into it to show the smug libs on the internet that i have imagined are my true enemies who the real activist is
Health care for transgender people is just that - health care. And it looks different for every person. Those decisions should be made in a doctor’s office without the interference of legislators, politicians, and extremists who deny the very existence of trans people.
HHS is applauding the American Society of Plastic Surgeon's statement on transition-related surgery for minors, but ignoring the part where ASPS opposes government efforts to ban & criminalize the care.
ASPS statement: www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/he...
HHS release: www.hhs.gov/press-room/a...
ASPS statement: www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/he...
HHS release: www.hhs.gov/press-room/a...
www.hhs.gov
February 3, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Health care for transgender people is just that - health care. And it looks different for every person. Those decisions should be made in a doctor’s office without the interference of legislators, politicians, and extremists who deny the very existence of trans people.
oh my god is it time
February 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
oh my god is it time
I started writing a book
February 3, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I started writing a book
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Donald Trump and Pam Bondi are at war with freedom in America.
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Donald Trump and Pam Bondi are at war with freedom in America.
I love IndyCar and the idea of a race here is really interesting. But I cannot in good conscience engage in what would be, for all purposes, a Trump Grand Prix
suuuucks
suuuucks
Scoop: Trump orders up IndyCar race on the streets of Washington for 'America250 Grand Prix'
He's about to sign an executive order telling his admin to work with Mayor Bowser to launch the street race.
IndyCar is on board for the DC race August 21-23.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/auto-...
He's about to sign an executive order telling his admin to work with Mayor Bowser to launch the street race.
IndyCar is on board for the DC race August 21-23.
www.nbcnews.com/sports/auto-...
Trump orders up IndyCar race on the streets of Washington for 'America250 Grand Prix'
IndyCar has embraced the idea. Trump will sign an executive order Friday instructing his administration to work with Washington's mayor to launch the race in late August.
www.nbcnews.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:36 PM
I love IndyCar and the idea of a race here is really interesting. But I cannot in good conscience engage in what would be, for all purposes, a Trump Grand Prix
suuuucks
suuuucks
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for no reason recalling this
January 30, 2026 at 2:08 AM
for no reason recalling this
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Love and solidarity to all my trans siblings in Kansas right now.
January 28, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Love and solidarity to all my trans siblings in Kansas right now.
Metro would be running a lot more smoothly right now if DC got the streets plowed
There were skid steers from WMATA clearing bus stops in my neighborhood yesterday
Randy Clarke for Mayor?
There were skid steers from WMATA clearing bus stops in my neighborhood yesterday
Randy Clarke for Mayor?
January 29, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Metro would be running a lot more smoothly right now if DC got the streets plowed
There were skid steers from WMATA clearing bus stops in my neighborhood yesterday
Randy Clarke for Mayor?
There were skid steers from WMATA clearing bus stops in my neighborhood yesterday
Randy Clarke for Mayor?
Fucking stupid excuse for a city, can’t keep buses from getting stuck 3 days after a snowstorm
January 28, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Fucking stupid excuse for a city, can’t keep buses from getting stuck 3 days after a snowstorm