Melissa Lawrenz
@londonsuede.bsky.social
Film/Video Editor - Chicago
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Thank you to everyone who came out to support our public service workers today ✊ #nzpol
New Zealand ‘mega strike’: 100,000 public sector workers demand better conditions
Teachers, nurses and public service staff among those walking off job and pressing for more government investment in health and education
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our public service workers today ✊ #nzpol
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To the cartoonist who drew this, well done.
May 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
To the cartoonist who drew this, well done.
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Trump is now talking about shipping U.S. citizens to prisons in El Salvador.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
Trump says he wants to imprison US citizens in El Salvador. That's likely illegal
President Donald Trump keeps talking about sending U.S. citizens who commit violent crimes to prison in El Salvador. But that's likely illegal.
apnews.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Trump is now talking about shipping U.S. citizens to prisons in El Salvador.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
Let me say that again: U.S. citizens. To foreign prisons.
This is not just unconstitutional—it’s unhinged.
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Sam Mendes Admits Idea For 4 Beatles Biopics Conceived Before He Heard About TV
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April 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Sam Mendes Admits Idea For 4 Beatles Biopics Conceived Before He Heard About TV
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“Hope you aren’t too attached to whatever fancy crap you eat now, because those little wiener dogs in the cans are coming back on the menu in a big way,” said Donald Trump
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Trump Informs Nation They Better Start Liking Those Little Canned Wieners
WASHINGTON—Saying that Americans should anticipate certain lifestyle changes as a result of his newly announced tariffs, President Donald Trump informed the nation Thursday that they better start liking those little canned wieners. “Hope you aren’t too attached to whatever fancy crap you eat now, because those little wiener dogs in the cans are coming back […]
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April 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
“Hope you aren’t too attached to whatever fancy crap you eat now, because those little wiener dogs in the cans are coming back on the menu in a big way,” said Donald Trump
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It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
March 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
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Hi Netflix, we could really use a one shot drama about the effects of dismantling welfare and pandering to the super rich, sincerely Britain.
March 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hi Netflix, we could really use a one shot drama about the effects of dismantling welfare and pandering to the super rich, sincerely Britain.
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Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed
March 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed
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How is protesting Tesla domestic terrorism but attacking the Capitol building is not? 🤔
March 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
How is protesting Tesla domestic terrorism but attacking the Capitol building is not? 🤔
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The U.S. government spent $710 billion in Trump’s first month, an increase from the same period a year prior. Cost-cutting efforts are ineffective, and job losses are occurring without clear justification.
March 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The U.S. government spent $710 billion in Trump’s first month, an increase from the same period a year prior. Cost-cutting efforts are ineffective, and job losses are occurring without clear justification.
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Email list for all DOGE employees
Please ReSkeet!
Please ReSkeet!
March 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Email list for all DOGE employees
Please ReSkeet!
Please ReSkeet!
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Spotted in Canada…
March 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Spotted in Canada…
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36% of all banned books contain a character or a real person of color. But sure, this is about protecting the children. people.com/sex-claims-e...
'Explicit' Sex Claims ‘Exaggerated,’ Black and LGBTQ+ Characters Overwhelmingly Targeted, New Book Ban Analysis Finds
A new PEN America analysis of books banned during the 2023-2024 school year shows which stories were disproportionately removed from shelves — and debunks “exaggerated” claims about books that feature...
people.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
36% of all banned books contain a character or a real person of color. But sure, this is about protecting the children. people.com/sex-claims-e...
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Republicans in Congress are trying to make sure $50 billion in medical debt isn't removed from credit reports.
Rep. Ralph Norman and Sen. Mike Rounds have introduced a resolution to overturn the CFPB rule to remove that debt from your credit score.
Rep. Ralph Norman and Sen. Mike Rounds have introduced a resolution to overturn the CFPB rule to remove that debt from your credit score.
February 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Republicans in Congress are trying to make sure $50 billion in medical debt isn't removed from credit reports.
Rep. Ralph Norman and Sen. Mike Rounds have introduced a resolution to overturn the CFPB rule to remove that debt from your credit score.
Rep. Ralph Norman and Sen. Mike Rounds have introduced a resolution to overturn the CFPB rule to remove that debt from your credit score.
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The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
February 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The FAA is close to canceling a $2.4 billion contract with Verizon to overhaul the communications system that serves as the backbone of the nation’s air traffic control and is awarding the work to Musk’s Starlink. Follow the money and see where it goes.
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Almost 40% of the thousands of government contracts being canceled by DOGE will produce no savings, the AP reports.
February 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Almost 40% of the thousands of government contracts being canceled by DOGE will produce no savings, the AP reports.
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Get. Him. Out. Of. Our. Government.
February 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Get. Him. Out. Of. Our. Government.
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We are arms dealers to terrorists.
February 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We are arms dealers to terrorists.
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Elon’s mass harassment email to all federal employees underscores the importance of having unions to represent workers against abusive management.
February 23, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Elon’s mass harassment email to all federal employees underscores the importance of having unions to represent workers against abusive management.
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And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
February 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
And I am an ally. If you are too, let the world know.
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I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.
February 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.
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Numerous Teams Express Interest In Aaron Rodgers Playing Elsewhere
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February 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Numerous Teams Express Interest In Aaron Rodgers Playing Elsewhere
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Nearly $7 million has been “apportioned” over the past week to cover DOGE-related expenses.
February 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Nearly $7 million has been “apportioned” over the past week to cover DOGE-related expenses.