Laura Durnell ♿️ ♀️
@mslauradurnell.bsky.social
Exhausted Gen Xer and disabled spoonie coming to you every day from the "killing field" of Chicago. Publications include The Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, Women's Media Center, Fifth Wednesday Journal, Room, others.
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Laura Durnell: CPS is gutting my daughter’s arts program. This isn’t what we signed up for.
Cuts to Senn High School’s competitive magnet fine arts program will harm student educational experiences.
www.chicagotribune.com
A week after the Chicago Tribune published my op-ed, Senn chose not to cut classes at Senn Arts for my daughter's class.
This is a gift link. You can also hear the audio laughably mispronounce my last name.
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/13/o...
This is a gift link. You can also hear the audio laughably mispronounce my last name.
www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/13/o...
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Our campaign looked like the city we’re fighting for: bold, joyful, and rooted in the streets. From bodegas to yellow cabs, we drew from the art forms created by working-class New Yorkers.
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our campaign looked like the city we’re fighting for: bold, joyful, and rooted in the streets. From bodegas to yellow cabs, we drew from the art forms created by working-class New Yorkers.
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“Two weeks after the election the incoming administration is making no attempt to downplay expectations, if anything they are doubling down on them.”
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“Two weeks after the election the incoming administration is making no attempt to downplay expectations, if anything they are doubling down on them.”
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I like being alone because it’s calm. No one interrupts my thoughts or shifts my mood. I make my own choices, move at my own pace, and think clearly. It’s a kind of peace that’s hard to find when others are around
November 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I like being alone because it’s calm. No one interrupts my thoughts or shifts my mood. I make my own choices, move at my own pace, and think clearly. It’s a kind of peace that’s hard to find when others are around
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The stakes are too high to wait: we need to impeach Trump now.
I’ll be speaking at the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, DC this Saturday. I hope to see you there!
@flareusa.bsky.social @removalcoalition.bsky.social
I’ll be speaking at the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, DC this Saturday. I hope to see you there!
@flareusa.bsky.social @removalcoalition.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The stakes are too high to wait: we need to impeach Trump now.
I’ll be speaking at the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, DC this Saturday. I hope to see you there!
@flareusa.bsky.social @removalcoalition.bsky.social
I’ll be speaking at the Remove the Regime rally in Washington, DC this Saturday. I hope to see you there!
@flareusa.bsky.social @removalcoalition.bsky.social
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#Animals of Translucent #Botanics Center in Molly Devlin’s Ethereal #Portraits #art #acrylics #dreamlike
Link for more info and photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2022/11/moll...
Link for more info and photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2022/11/moll...
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
#Animals of Translucent #Botanics Center in Molly Devlin’s Ethereal #Portraits #art #acrylics #dreamlike
Link for more info and photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2022/11/moll...
Link for more info and photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2022/11/moll...
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Self Portrait WIP
Made with colored pencils
Made with colored pencils
November 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Self Portrait WIP
Made with colored pencils
Made with colored pencils
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Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
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Epstein survivor Haley Robson refutes Mike Johnson: "The survivors that don't want to be public are Jane Does. They've been protected and their names have been redacted the whole time ... I don't care if my name is redacted is not."
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Epstein survivor Haley Robson refutes Mike Johnson: "The survivors that don't want to be public are Jane Does. They've been protected and their names have been redacted the whole time ... I don't care if my name is redacted is not."
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I’m so afraid these women are going to be disappointed again. This is why they delayed releasing the Epstein files 👇🏽
November 18, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’m so afraid these women are going to be disappointed again. This is why they delayed releasing the Epstein files 👇🏽
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How about this headline, eh? More of this, please.
November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
How about this headline, eh? More of this, please.
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No lawmaker in Congress should be able to buy, own, and sell individual stocks. Period. Let's make Congressional stock trading illegal.
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
No lawmaker in Congress should be able to buy, own, and sell individual stocks. Period. Let's make Congressional stock trading illegal.
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Women are watching abusive dynamics play out on the national stage and for many it feels very, very familiar to what they’ve experienced regularly—
I hope midterms are a referendum
I hope midterms are a referendum
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Women are watching abusive dynamics play out on the national stage and for many it feels very, very familiar to what they’ve experienced regularly—
I hope midterms are a referendum
I hope midterms are a referendum
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Three states have so far filed lawsuits against the hugely popular online gaming platform Roblox, alleging it has not done enough to protect children from predators.
Roblox Rolls Out Facial Recognition Technology To Estimate Users’ Ages—Amid Lawsuits Over Child Safety
Three states have so far filed lawsuits against the hugely popular online gaming platform Roblox, alleging it has not done enough to protect children from predators.
www.forbes.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Three states have so far filed lawsuits against the hugely popular online gaming platform Roblox, alleging it has not done enough to protect children from predators.
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BREAKING: The FBI trainee that was fired for displaying a Pride Flag is SUING the government, saying his removal was illegal www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
An F.B.I. Trainee Hung a Pride Flag Near His Desk. He Says He Was Fired for It.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
BREAKING: The FBI trainee that was fired for displaying a Pride Flag is SUING the government, saying his removal was illegal www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
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HAYES: “2 female reporters asking obviously totally newsworthy Q’s — one gets called ‘PIGGY’ the other gets called ‘INSUBORDINATE’ because she didn’t bow and scrape to the Saudi King.”
November 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
HAYES: “2 female reporters asking obviously totally newsworthy Q’s — one gets called ‘PIGGY’ the other gets called ‘INSUBORDINATE’ because she didn’t bow and scrape to the Saudi King.”
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Kyle Rittenhouse got run out of PA last week, and I’m sad I missed it. 😂
atlantablackstar.com/2025/11/17/r...
atlantablackstar.com/2025/11/17/r...
'Absolutely Disgusting': Kyle Rittenhouse Appearance Derails After Angry Locals Raise Hell
"Outrage Erupts: Kyle Rittenhouse's Appearance Sparks Chaos at GOP Rally, Leading to Sudden Shutdown. Details Inside."
atlantablackstar.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Kyle Rittenhouse got run out of PA last week, and I’m sad I missed it. 😂
atlantablackstar.com/2025/11/17/r...
atlantablackstar.com/2025/11/17/r...
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“Displaying both the most extreme artifice in self-presentation and the most authentic emotion in performance, she exemplifies Hollywood’s paradoxes in concentrated form.” @tnyfrontrow.bsky.social writes about Joan Crawford and a new biography of her. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/oqjT7S
“Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face” Brings a Star’s Genius to Light
A new biography traces the self-transformative creation of the most movie-made actress of classic Hollywood.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
“Displaying both the most extreme artifice in self-presentation and the most authentic emotion in performance, she exemplifies Hollywood’s paradoxes in concentrated form.” @tnyfrontrow.bsky.social writes about Joan Crawford and a new biography of her. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/oqjT7S
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Starbucks can end this today: bargain in good faith, resolve unfair labor practices, and stop the union-busting.
Until then, workers are holding the line! #NoCoffeeNoContract
Until then, workers are holding the line! #NoCoffeeNoContract
November 19, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Starbucks can end this today: bargain in good faith, resolve unfair labor practices, and stop the union-busting.
Until then, workers are holding the line! #NoCoffeeNoContract
Until then, workers are holding the line! #NoCoffeeNoContract
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Have the Democratic Party, the Center for American Progress, and the architects of Project 2029 disavowed Larry Summers?
He's advising all of them and is a major liberal power player.
He was also used by the Dem establishment to attack Mamdani.
If they have, great; if not, why not?
He's advising all of them and is a major liberal power player.
He was also used by the Dem establishment to attack Mamdani.
If they have, great; if not, why not?
November 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Have the Democratic Party, the Center for American Progress, and the architects of Project 2029 disavowed Larry Summers?
He's advising all of them and is a major liberal power player.
He was also used by the Dem establishment to attack Mamdani.
If they have, great; if not, why not?
He's advising all of them and is a major liberal power player.
He was also used by the Dem establishment to attack Mamdani.
If they have, great; if not, why not?
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Washington State farm workers are harvesting Pink Lady apples. This variety is harder to harvest than most because it has to be 90% red when they cut it I must cut the stem off of each apple. They get paid $35 per box and harvest 4 to 6 boxes in 8 hrs. #WeFeedYou
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Washington State farm workers are harvesting Pink Lady apples. This variety is harder to harvest than most because it has to be 90% red when they cut it I must cut the stem off of each apple. They get paid $35 per box and harvest 4 to 6 boxes in 8 hrs. #WeFeedYou
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Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
November 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Oh my.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
James Talarico is incredibly skilled in dismantling Christian Nationalists.
Get this man in the Senate.
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Last week had my last yellow rose of the year, at least outdoors, so today aptly, lets have my last red one; courtesy of the wonderful Hershey Gardens ... other amazing gardens are available near you ... visit them!
#Photography #BloomScrolling #Flowers #ColorADay #RedWed
#Photography #BloomScrolling #Flowers #ColorADay #RedWed
November 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Last week had my last yellow rose of the year, at least outdoors, so today aptly, lets have my last red one; courtesy of the wonderful Hershey Gardens ... other amazing gardens are available near you ... visit them!
#Photography #BloomScrolling #Flowers #ColorADay #RedWed
#Photography #BloomScrolling #Flowers #ColorADay #RedWed
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“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
“Quiet, Piggy” would be fitting for his tombstone.
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Just popping in to say this is a stunning piece of thought provoking film documentary and thoroughly worth your time:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Two - Once Upon a Time in Space
The human story of space exploration.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Just popping in to say this is a stunning piece of thought provoking film documentary and thoroughly worth your time:
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...