Lauren Olamina
@olamina.bsky.social
Reading, listening, parenting, watching, eating, cooking, baking, hiking, yoga. Bull City. she/her
Do I love sourdough, or does it love me?
February 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Do I love sourdough, or does it love me?
Unsolicited reminder that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is legitimately so good. I think it got sort of lost in the shuffle between all the great animation of the last few years, but it’s legitimately great.
January 31, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Unsolicited reminder that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is legitimately so good. I think it got sort of lost in the shuffle between all the great animation of the last few years, but it’s legitimately great.
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Younger kid's whole middle school walked out today in solidarity with Minnesota. Apparently there were 13 year olds getting up and making impromptu speeches. They didn't prep a chant in advance, so they settled on "F*ck ICE"
January 30, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Younger kid's whole middle school walked out today in solidarity with Minnesota. Apparently there were 13 year olds getting up and making impromptu speeches. They didn't prep a chant in advance, so they settled on "F*ck ICE"
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This is how I know I’ve fully entered my Auntie era … because ain’t NOTHING outside that would make me brave this weather 😂
January 31, 2026 at 1:23 AM
This is how I know I’ve fully entered my Auntie era … because ain’t NOTHING outside that would make me brave this weather 😂
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Catherine O'Hara, the actor who starred as Kate McCallister in “Home Alone,” has died at 71, TMZ reports
Catherine O'Hara Dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara -- famous for her work in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Best In Show" -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
www.tmz.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Catherine O'Hara, the actor who starred as Kate McCallister in “Home Alone,” has died at 71, TMZ reports
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Don Lemon is not the only reporter who was arrested by federal agents overnight — local independent journalist Georgia Fort just went live on FB to say federal agents were also at her door to take her into custody over her protest coverage in Minneapolis.
January 30, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Don Lemon is not the only reporter who was arrested by federal agents overnight — local independent journalist Georgia Fort just went live on FB to say federal agents were also at her door to take her into custody over her protest coverage in Minneapolis.
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Arresting Black journalists is also vice signaling. Their base is racist and hates journalists and they want to get them excited again. The mainstream media industry has never protected Black journalists or journalists of color the way it should.
January 30, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Arresting Black journalists is also vice signaling. Their base is racist and hates journalists and they want to get them excited again. The mainstream media industry has never protected Black journalists or journalists of color the way it should.
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Anyway congrats to our Free Speech Champions(tm) who helped usher in the most censorious American government since the Palmer Raids
January 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Anyway congrats to our Free Speech Champions(tm) who helped usher in the most censorious American government since the Palmer Raids
Obviously ridiculous and petty as hell. I think we all know respectability politics won’t save us, but in case there were any lingering doubts—whew.
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Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest
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January 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Obviously ridiculous and petty as hell. I think we all know respectability politics won’t save us, but in case there were any lingering doubts—whew.
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Federal Agents Arrest Don Lemon Over Minnesota Church Protest www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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A YEAR!
ICE has been holding a disabled Black man for a year!
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
Rodney Taylor is a double amputee who was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE took him.
He’s been denied his prosthetics & placed in solitary.
His health is declining.
Public outrage might save his life.
Say his name:
Sign the Petition
Demand the Release of Rodney Taylor from ICE Detention
www.change.org
January 29, 2026 at 7:06 PM
A YEAR!
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NEW THUNDERCAT COMING
Distracted, by Thundercat
15 track album
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January 29, 2026 at 6:57 PM
NEW THUNDERCAT COMING
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Black bodies should have been enough for white people to be outraged.
January 25, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Black bodies should have been enough for white people to be outraged.
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In case anyone was wondering how it’s going over on American Girl doll Instagram
January 25, 2026 at 10:21 PM
In case anyone was wondering how it’s going over on American Girl doll Instagram
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ICE has kidnapped another Indigenous person in Minneapolis. This is the fifth member of the Očhéthi Šakówinnto be taken this month.
Statement from Standing Rock:
Statement from Standing Rock:
January 25, 2026 at 9:03 PM
ICE has kidnapped another Indigenous person in Minneapolis. This is the fifth member of the Očhéthi Šakówinnto be taken this month.
Statement from Standing Rock:
Statement from Standing Rock:
I stumbled upon the livestream of that dude claiming that building. Absolutely not. Stressful as hell. I had to turn it off and thank my spouse for having normal hobbies. I really hope he survives, but people also need to stop encouraging him to do this.
January 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM
I stumbled upon the livestream of that dude claiming that building. Absolutely not. Stressful as hell. I had to turn it off and thank my spouse for having normal hobbies. I really hope he survives, but people also need to stop encouraging him to do this.
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this is good example of how to write a credible headline and social post about the shooting in Minneapolis without amplifying
lies from the Trump administration. Facts not talking points and lies. Other news outlets and headline writers should take note.
lies from the Trump administration. Facts not talking points and lies. Other news outlets and headline writers should take note.
Federal immigration officers shot and killed another person in Minneapolis on Saturday. Video from bystanders show he was wrestled to the ground by six federal officers before 10 shots rang out.
Another person in Minneapolis shot and killed by feds | Arizona Mirror
Over 10 shots can be heard in the video, but it’s unclear if more than one agent fired a weapon.
azmirror.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:40 PM
this is good example of how to write a credible headline and social post about the shooting in Minneapolis without amplifying
lies from the Trump administration. Facts not talking points and lies. Other news outlets and headline writers should take note.
lies from the Trump administration. Facts not talking points and lies. Other news outlets and headline writers should take note.
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Sinners nominated for 16. #Oscars
Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Lead Actor (MBJ), Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo), Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound, Production Design, Editing, Original Song, Costume Design, Original Score, Makeup and Casting.
Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Lead Actor (MBJ), Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo), Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound, Production Design, Editing, Original Song, Costume Design, Original Score, Makeup and Casting.
January 22, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Sinners nominated for 16. #Oscars
Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Lead Actor (MBJ), Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo), Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound, Production Design, Editing, Original Song, Costume Design, Original Score, Makeup and Casting.
Best Picture, Director, Original Screenplay, Lead Actor (MBJ), Supporting Actor (Delroy Lindo), Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), Cinematography, Visual Effects, Sound, Production Design, Editing, Original Song, Costume Design, Original Score, Makeup and Casting.
Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Lead the Way
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Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Lead the Way
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January 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Oscar Nominations: ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Lead the Way
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when your email to me begins with “This is a friendly reminder…”
a man wearing a top hat and a bow tie smiles
Alt: Willy Wonka grins sardonically and his eyes roll to the side
media.tenor.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
when your email to me begins with “This is a friendly reminder…”
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Measles cases are increasing, and so is misinformation. Vitamins and supplements will not prevent measles and can hurt your health if used in large doses. Measles vaccines are 97% effective at preventing measles. Learn more about preventing measles: www.healthychildren.org/english/heal...
January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Measles cases are increasing, and so is misinformation. Vitamins and supplements will not prevent measles and can hurt your health if used in large doses. Measles vaccines are 97% effective at preventing measles. Learn more about preventing measles: www.healthychildren.org/english/heal...
WILD.
I just woke up from a nap and somehow while I was asleep, everyone on the bus has figured out we are not going to the right place
January 20, 2026 at 5:02 AM
WILD.
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On this day, here are some lesser shared MLK Jr quotes to consider, a thread 🧵:
“The Western arrogance of feeling that it has everything to teach others and nothing to learn”- Dr Martin Luther King Jr (1/3)
“The Western arrogance of feeling that it has everything to teach others and nothing to learn”- Dr Martin Luther King Jr (1/3)
martin luther king jr. is giving a speech at a podium in front of a crowd of people .
ALT: martin luther king jr. is giving a speech at a podium in front of a crowd of people .
media.tenor.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:23 PM
On this day, here are some lesser shared MLK Jr quotes to consider, a thread 🧵:
“The Western arrogance of feeling that it has everything to teach others and nothing to learn”- Dr Martin Luther King Jr (1/3)
“The Western arrogance of feeling that it has everything to teach others and nothing to learn”- Dr Martin Luther King Jr (1/3)