Laura Wilcox
@lwilcox.bsky.social
Extraordinary piece from The Argument magazine today.
open.substack.com/pub/theargum...
open.substack.com/pub/theargum...
An abortion ban pushed me toward abortion
Is this what the pro-life movement intended?
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October 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Extraordinary piece from The Argument magazine today.
open.substack.com/pub/theargum...
open.substack.com/pub/theargum...
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as a DC resident I cannot overemphasize how much less safe I feel
all these media asking democrats 'but crime seems to be down in DC isn't that good'
ARMED MILITARY ON THE STREETS IS NEVER FUCKING GOOD
ARMED MILITARY ON THE STREETS IS NEVER FUCKING GOOD
August 31, 2025 at 3:41 PM
as a DC resident I cannot overemphasize how much less safe I feel
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The future of the Federal Reserve and whether it will continue to operate as an independent institution or become subject to the whims of the White House rests largely on Lisa Cook's shoulders after she filed a lawsuit challenging her attempted dismissal by President Trump.
How the Future of the Fed Came to Rest on Lisa Cook
President Trump’s effort to oust the Federal Reserve governor has kicked off a landmark legal battle, one that will have far-reaching consequences for the institution’s independence.
nyti.ms
August 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The future of the Federal Reserve and whether it will continue to operate as an independent institution or become subject to the whims of the White House rests largely on Lisa Cook's shoulders after she filed a lawsuit challenging her attempted dismissal by President Trump.
I love so many things about living in DC: walking to the park near our apartment to watch the dogs play, the public transit, the abundant excellent croissants, free museums, and weekend farmers markets, to name a few.
August 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I love so many things about living in DC: walking to the park near our apartment to watch the dogs play, the public transit, the abundant excellent croissants, free museums, and weekend farmers markets, to name a few.
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EJ Antoni has never worked in statistics collection. He is 5 years out of his PhD. He's only ever written one economics paper. His explicit, only qualifications are that he works in ultra-conservative think tanks & believes Trump's conspiracies about the BLS. Grim stuff.
Donald Trump named EJ Antoni, chief economist of the conservative Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Trump Names Heritage’s EJ Antoni to Lead Bureau of Labor Statistics
President Donald Trump named EJ Antoni, chief economist of the conservative Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics after firing the former head of the agency earlier this month.
bloom.bg
August 11, 2025 at 11:35 PM
EJ Antoni has never worked in statistics collection. He is 5 years out of his PhD. He's only ever written one economics paper. His explicit, only qualifications are that he works in ultra-conservative think tanks & believes Trump's conspiracies about the BLS. Grim stuff.
I hate it here
Breaking news: Adriana Kugler is unexpectedly stepping down from the Federal Reserve’s powerful board of governors, creating an early vacancy that will give President Trump an early opportunity to shape the Fed’s leadership.
Federal Reserve governor to resign early, handing Trump an immediate opening on board
Federal Reserve Board Governor Adriana Kugler is stepping down from Fed, creating an unexpected opening for President Trump to shape the Federal Reserve.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I hate it here
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Terrible, but sadly, expected — and the latest remark in an Orwellian laundry list that suggests the president views gov economic data as a source of propaganda to make him look good, not to guide policy for the best interest of all Americans. Facts don’t matter, only Trump does.
August 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Terrible, but sadly, expected — and the latest remark in an Orwellian laundry list that suggests the president views gov economic data as a source of propaganda to make him look good, not to guide policy for the best interest of all Americans. Facts don’t matter, only Trump does.
Was not expecting to just see Mt. Rainier from Seattle, it’s like seeing Shenandoah from the Mall
July 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Was not expecting to just see Mt. Rainier from Seattle, it’s like seeing Shenandoah from the Mall
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A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
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I am so glad "why tariff banana" thought is reaching members of Congress. It's the most obvious example of how insane this administration's trade policy has been—officials like Lutnick can't give a good justification for it because there simply isn't one
DEAN: What's the tariff on bananas?
LUTNICK: Generally 10%
DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8%
LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff
DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America
LUTNICK: Generally 10%
DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8%
LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff
DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America
June 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I am so glad "why tariff banana" thought is reaching members of Congress. It's the most obvious example of how insane this administration's trade policy has been—officials like Lutnick can't give a good justification for it because there simply isn't one
It is my life’s work to break news about Taylor Swift to my best friend. It’s been a decade and I haven’t yet succeeded
May 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It is my life’s work to break news about Taylor Swift to my best friend. It’s been a decade and I haven’t yet succeeded
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If they can deport legal residents without consequences for "administrative error," that means they can deport _you_ without consequences for "errors"
A Maryland man who was in the U.S. legally was deported to El Salvador and imprisoned there because of an “administrative error,” Trump administration officials said in a court filing on Monday. The man has lived in the U.S. since 2019 and his wife and 5-year-old child are both U.S. citizens.
U.S. Says Deportation of Maryland Man Was an ‘Administrative Error’
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was in the U.S. legally, is now in prison in El Salvador, and federal courts have no jurisdiction to order his release, the Trump administration said in a court filin...
www.nytimes.com
April 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
If they can deport legal residents without consequences for "administrative error," that means they can deport _you_ without consequences for "errors"
The first warm weekend of spring does simply incomparable things to my serotonin
March 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The first warm weekend of spring does simply incomparable things to my serotonin
You know you’re in DC when you hear the words “Schumer and 20 democrats” at the bar
March 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
You know you’re in DC when you hear the words “Schumer and 20 democrats” at the bar
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political situation is ass but these calzones i made for dinner look good as hell
March 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
political situation is ass but these calzones i made for dinner look good as hell
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Virtually every comment in today's ISM manufacturing report is someone expressing concern about the tariffs
March 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Virtually every comment in today's ISM manufacturing report is someone expressing concern about the tariffs
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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there really ought to be more discussion about the fact that virtually every promise (or denial) trump made during the campaign was a total lie
February 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
there really ought to be more discussion about the fact that virtually every promise (or denial) trump made during the campaign was a total lie
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Since I have defended and supported the WaPo in the months since the election and the infamous pulled endorsement, I feel obliged to say: this is very, very bad. A dear friend at a Post vet says it's the worst thing to happen to the Post in its long history, and I can't argue.
February 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Since I have defended and supported the WaPo in the months since the election and the infamous pulled endorsement, I feel obliged to say: this is very, very bad. A dear friend at a Post vet says it's the worst thing to happen to the Post in its long history, and I can't argue.
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To honor the late great Rep. John Lewis' on his birthday, get into some "good trouble" today. Start with calling your members of Congress at 202 224 3121. My script: We decided 250 years ago that we didn't want a king, and we didn't elect Elon Musk. Stand up for what's right and defend Democracy.
February 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
To honor the late great Rep. John Lewis' on his birthday, get into some "good trouble" today. Start with calling your members of Congress at 202 224 3121. My script: We decided 250 years ago that we didn't want a king, and we didn't elect Elon Musk. Stand up for what's right and defend Democracy.
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BREAKING: Elon Musk is now trying to buy Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court majority.
Election is on April 1—the first statewide election of the new Trump/Musk era. Musk wants to own state-level courts to thwart any possible check on their coup. Help us fight back. secure.actblue.com/donate/wisde...
Election is on April 1—the first statewide election of the new Trump/Musk era. Musk wants to own state-level courts to thwart any possible check on their coup. Help us fight back. secure.actblue.com/donate/wisde...
February 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
BREAKING: Elon Musk is now trying to buy Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court majority.
Election is on April 1—the first statewide election of the new Trump/Musk era. Musk wants to own state-level courts to thwart any possible check on their coup. Help us fight back. secure.actblue.com/donate/wisde...
Election is on April 1—the first statewide election of the new Trump/Musk era. Musk wants to own state-level courts to thwart any possible check on their coup. Help us fight back. secure.actblue.com/donate/wisde...
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Danielle Sassoon resigned rather than carry out the Trump administration's order to drop corruption charges against New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, setting off other resignations within the Justice Department and standing up for the independence that has defined her Manhattan office for decades.
Danielle Sassoon, a Manhattan Prosecutor, Quits Rather Than Do Trump’s Bidding
Danielle R. Sassoon, Manhattan’s interim U.S. attorney, built a life on conservative values and amassed a daunting resume. On Thursday, she took a stand against the Justice Department where she had ma...
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Danielle Sassoon resigned rather than carry out the Trump administration's order to drop corruption charges against New York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, setting off other resignations within the Justice Department and standing up for the independence that has defined her Manhattan office for decades.
This is great advice, but as a DC resident it’s very frustrating to be concerned about the many federal workers in my life AND have no MoC to call
As a former Hill staffer, some advice: you need a good ASK. MoCs want constituents to feel heard but don't want to do anything new. Bad asks are vague, not time-bound, not verifiable. "Support human rights!" "Oppose Trump!" The Member will say they agree with you and do nothing. Here's a good ask:
February 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This is great advice, but as a DC resident it’s very frustrating to be concerned about the many federal workers in my life AND have no MoC to call
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only appropriate political response here is to demand the white house explain how its actions aren’t responsible www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Trump Guts Key Aviation Safety Committee, Fires Heads Of TSA, Coast Guard
The committee will technically continue to exist, but it won't have any members to carry out the work of examining safety issues at airlines and airports.
www.huffpost.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:11 AM
only appropriate political response here is to demand the white house explain how its actions aren’t responsible www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...