Laurie Pohutsky
@lauriepohutsky.bsky.social
MI State Rep for HD 17 • Chair of Michigan Progressive Women’s Caucus • Millennial Microbiologist • Progressive Democrat • Pro-Abortion • She/Her • 🩷💜💙
Two years ago, I got to marry my best friend and partner in the truest sense of the word. Happy anniversary, @nathantriplett.bsky.social. My life is immeasurably richer for getting to navigate it with you.
October 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Two years ago, I got to marry my best friend and partner in the truest sense of the word. Happy anniversary, @nathantriplett.bsky.social. My life is immeasurably richer for getting to navigate it with you.
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I am proud to share that Michigan State Representative Laurie Pohutsky (@lauriepohutsky.bsky.social) has endorsed our campaign for Michigan's 10th Congressional District.
October 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I am proud to share that Michigan State Representative Laurie Pohutsky (@lauriepohutsky.bsky.social) has endorsed our campaign for Michigan's 10th Congressional District.
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RFS alum and MI state Rep. @lauriepohutsky.bsky.social isn’t mincing words:
“The authoritarian activation of troops against citizens exercising constitutional rights is deeply concerning.”
That’s why she is sponsoring a bill to push back.
✨ Proof that if you want change, run for office.
“The authoritarian activation of troops against citizens exercising constitutional rights is deeply concerning.”
That’s why she is sponsoring a bill to push back.
✨ Proof that if you want change, run for office.
September 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
RFS alum and MI state Rep. @lauriepohutsky.bsky.social isn’t mincing words:
“The authoritarian activation of troops against citizens exercising constitutional rights is deeply concerning.”
That’s why she is sponsoring a bill to push back.
✨ Proof that if you want change, run for office.
“The authoritarian activation of troops against citizens exercising constitutional rights is deeply concerning.”
That’s why she is sponsoring a bill to push back.
✨ Proof that if you want change, run for office.
After months of games and delays, House Republicans are rushing through an 800+ page bill with less than an hour for us to review. On first glance, it cuts funds for early voting, legal aid, consumer protection enforcement, and rape kit testing. I will be voting no.
August 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
After months of games and delays, House Republicans are rushing through an 800+ page bill with less than an hour for us to review. On first glance, it cuts funds for early voting, legal aid, consumer protection enforcement, and rape kit testing. I will be voting no.
Donald Trump preyed on people in a particularly vulnerable place and, no surprise, lied about supporting insurance coverage for IVF. Now, his team is lying about the current state of fertility treatment. He won’t support IVF because religious fanatics don’t. Full stop.
Trump's drops IVF promise, preferring to blame women for infertility
Instead of treatment, Project 2025 proposes shaming patients for premarital sex
www.salon.com
August 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Donald Trump preyed on people in a particularly vulnerable place and, no surprise, lied about supporting insurance coverage for IVF. Now, his team is lying about the current state of fertility treatment. He won’t support IVF because religious fanatics don’t. Full stop.
A victory for health care access: Medicaid funding for @ppfa.org will stay intact for the time being. We'll keep fighting so people in every ZIP code can access the care they need and deserve. #HandsOffMedicaid
Michigan’s Progressive Women’s Caucus cheers protections for Planned Parenthood funding • Michigan Advance
Last week, members of Michigan’s Progressive Women’s Caucus celebrated a federal court decision blocking the Trump administration’s effort to defund Planned Parenthood. Republicans’ “big, beautiful b...
michiganadvance.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A victory for health care access: Medicaid funding for @ppfa.org will stay intact for the time being. We'll keep fighting so people in every ZIP code can access the care they need and deserve. #HandsOffMedicaid
Rep. Schriver’s bills to undo wildly popular and important protections for queer people and those seeking abortion care that were passed last term demonstrate that he isn’t interested in representing Michiganders or being godly. He merely wants to hurt people.
July 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Rep. Schriver’s bills to undo wildly popular and important protections for queer people and those seeking abortion care that were passed last term demonstrate that he isn’t interested in representing Michiganders or being godly. He merely wants to hurt people.
My coffee buddy.*
*She actually just thinks that whenever we’re in the kitchen she gets cheese, but I like to think she’s just keeping me company.
*She actually just thinks that whenever we’re in the kitchen she gets cheese, but I like to think she’s just keeping me company.
July 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
My coffee buddy.*
*She actually just thinks that whenever we’re in the kitchen she gets cheese, but I like to think she’s just keeping me company.
*She actually just thinks that whenever we’re in the kitchen she gets cheese, but I like to think she’s just keeping me company.
@nathantriplett.bsky.social picked dinner tonight, creamy tomato spaghetti with preserved lemon. After we both hunted for preserved lemon, it was a breeze to make and absolutely delicious. Definitely going in the rotation.
July 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
@nathantriplett.bsky.social picked dinner tonight, creamy tomato spaghetti with preserved lemon. After we both hunted for preserved lemon, it was a breeze to make and absolutely delicious. Definitely going in the rotation.
Donald Trump can’t erase our history or our communities just by changing a website. But this should remind all of us that none of us are safe until all of us are safe.
July 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Donald Trump can’t erase our history or our communities just by changing a website. But this should remind all of us that none of us are safe until all of us are safe.
I’m thrilled to support @barbbyrum.bsky.social in her run for Secretary of State. She’s a fierce defender of voting rights and election transparency, and Michigan needs her experience now more than ever.
As we have seen recently with legislation implementing Proposal 3 of 2018 and Proposal 2 of 2022, the Secretary of State must have a good working relationship with the Legislature.
I am thankful for the endorsements from such committed public servants.
I am thankful for the endorsements from such committed public servants.
July 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I’m thrilled to support @barbbyrum.bsky.social in her run for Secretary of State. She’s a fierce defender of voting rights and election transparency, and Michigan needs her experience now more than ever.
I’m proud to endorse @garlingilchrist.bsky.social in his run for Governor of Michigan. Garlin is a fighter and a problem solver. I’ve partnered with him on reproductive and LGBTQ rights as well as maternal and infant health initiatives, and I can’t wait to get to work with him as Governor.
July 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I’m proud to endorse @garlingilchrist.bsky.social in his run for Governor of Michigan. Garlin is a fighter and a problem solver. I’ve partnered with him on reproductive and LGBTQ rights as well as maternal and infant health initiatives, and I can’t wait to get to work with him as Governor.
The fact that JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to gut Medicaid and SNAP after he talked about how much the community he grew up with benefitted from those programs in his crappy book has, I’m pretty sure, earned him a special place in hell.
July 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The fact that JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to gut Medicaid and SNAP after he talked about how much the community he grew up with benefitted from those programs in his crappy book has, I’m pretty sure, earned him a special place in hell.
The decision on birthright citizenship just demonstrates that at least six Supreme Court justices are more interested in licking Donald Trump’s fascist boots than either the rule of law or the constitution.
June 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The decision on birthright citizenship just demonstrates that at least six Supreme Court justices are more interested in licking Donald Trump’s fascist boots than either the rule of law or the constitution.
SCOTUS is using the least serious arguments to erase LGBTQ+ people from everywhere they can, including schools. Now would be a good time to read Lawless by @leahlitman.bsky.social if you haven’t yet.
June 27, 2025 at 4:17 PM
SCOTUS is using the least serious arguments to erase LGBTQ+ people from everywhere they can, including schools. Now would be a good time to read Lawless by @leahlitman.bsky.social if you haven’t yet.
SCOTUS just denied Medicaid patients the ability to go to Planned Parenthood for healthcare. This will limit access for cancer screenings and preventative care. SCOTUS doesn’t care if people die so long as they can defund Planned Parenthood.
June 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
SCOTUS just denied Medicaid patients the ability to go to Planned Parenthood for healthcare. This will limit access for cancer screenings and preventative care. SCOTUS doesn’t care if people die so long as they can defund Planned Parenthood.
“Well, I don’t care if you’re just thirteen, you look too good to be true” Ted Nugent talking about sex offenders in front of committee this morning is a choice.
June 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
“Well, I don’t care if you’re just thirteen, you look too good to be true” Ted Nugent talking about sex offenders in front of committee this morning is a choice.
I got to stop by Councilman James Tate’s office hours today and chat with folks about the state budget and upcoming events. Thank you, President Pro Tem, for the opportunity and conversation!
June 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I got to stop by Councilman James Tate’s office hours today and chat with folks about the state budget and upcoming events. Thank you, President Pro Tem, for the opportunity and conversation!
This morning, I took part in O’Hair Park’s Juneteenth Unity Walk. It was a great way to reflect on the day with the community and I was grateful for the chance to spend some time with everyone.
June 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This morning, I took part in O’Hair Park’s Juneteenth Unity Walk. It was a great way to reflect on the day with the community and I was grateful for the chance to spend some time with everyone.
An important thing to remember in light of SCOTUS’ ruling on gender affirming care for minors: it does not ban this care. It allows states to enact laws to ban it. Michigan does not have such a law, and gender affirming care should still be available. 🏳️⚧️
June 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
An important thing to remember in light of SCOTUS’ ruling on gender affirming care for minors: it does not ban this care. It allows states to enact laws to ban it. Michigan does not have such a law, and gender affirming care should still be available. 🏳️⚧️
My deepest condolences go out to the family of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and I hope Senator John Hoffman and his wife will recover fully from the senseless attempt on their lives. (1/6)
June 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
My deepest condolences go out to the family of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, and I hope Senator John Hoffman and his wife will recover fully from the senseless attempt on their lives. (1/6)
Today I took part in a press conference calling for peaceful protest in response to Donald Trump’s use of military force against Americans. This is straight out of a fascist playbook and cannot be normalized. We have no kings in the United States.
.@lauriepohutsky.bsky.social speaking now with local leaders to condemn the Trump administration’s "dangerous and irresponsible deployment of the military on U.S. soil against civilians." This is part of the No Kings protest push. Speakers call on Michiganders to join non violent protests 6/14.
June 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Today I took part in a press conference calling for peaceful protest in response to Donald Trump’s use of military force against Americans. This is straight out of a fascist playbook and cannot be normalized. We have no kings in the United States.
@mihousedems.bsky.social understand that our kids are the future, which is why we’re investing big in our K-12 schools. Together, we can build a brighter future with smaller classes, more literacy programs and stronger supports. #MichEd
June 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@mihousedems.bsky.social understand that our kids are the future, which is why we’re investing big in our K-12 schools. Together, we can build a brighter future with smaller classes, more literacy programs and stronger supports. #MichEd