Susan Lauer
@susanl.bsky.social
We have more in common than divides us when we fight for the promise of America.
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Susan Lauer
@susanl.bsky.social
· Nov 27
On this day of gratitude I share with you some who inspire and give me hope that we will break bread across communities and lift each other up to build a better tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving!
With Giving Tuesday soon, reply with donation links for community-based orgs you know.
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With Giving Tuesday soon, reply with donation links for community-based orgs you know.
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Congress should be in an emergency session right now.
(Yes—you, too, Republicans.)
(Yes—you, too, Republicans.)
January 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Congress should be in an emergency session right now.
(Yes—you, too, Republicans.)
(Yes—you, too, Republicans.)
Real talk about what just happened: if another country indicted a US President for any number of crimes, even a President who we don’t like, who is a convicted felon, is it now our contention they could send their military to capture them?
January 3, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Real talk about what just happened: if another country indicted a US President for any number of crimes, even a President who we don’t like, who is a convicted felon, is it now our contention they could send their military to capture them?
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“Great wealth” for whom? Because American workers are footing the bill, but definitely not reaping the benefits.
December 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
“Great wealth” for whom? Because American workers are footing the bill, but definitely not reaping the benefits.
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Ask your MAGA dad or brother what he thinks about this. What if you were in this restroom? What if These men are just posing as #ice?
How can you even tell if they aren't showing badges & don't have a standard uniform?
Ask your mom & sister what they'd feel if they were in there.
#ICELawlessness
How can you even tell if they aren't showing badges & don't have a standard uniform?
Ask your mom & sister what they'd feel if they were in there.
#ICELawlessness
December 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Ask your MAGA dad or brother what he thinks about this. What if you were in this restroom? What if These men are just posing as #ice?
How can you even tell if they aren't showing badges & don't have a standard uniform?
Ask your mom & sister what they'd feel if they were in there.
#ICELawlessness
How can you even tell if they aren't showing badges & don't have a standard uniform?
Ask your mom & sister what they'd feel if they were in there.
#ICELawlessness
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For those looking for a bit of good news amid the ups and downs, I was named among the most influential yoga teachers of 2025.
Be inspired and share: www.yogajournal.com/teach/yoga-t...
Be inspired and share: www.yogajournal.com/teach/yoga-t...
8 Yoga Teachers Who Made a Profound Difference in 2025—And Who You Should Watch in 2026
This is what yoga means.
www.yogajournal.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
For those looking for a bit of good news amid the ups and downs, I was named among the most influential yoga teachers of 2025.
Be inspired and share: www.yogajournal.com/teach/yoga-t...
Be inspired and share: www.yogajournal.com/teach/yoga-t...
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Did you know that many are being denied medical attention & medicine in immigration detention? Does your family know?
Did you know people are dying in detention at record numbers?
Do your MAGA neighbors know?
Did you know that there's #ICELawlessness & people are denied rights & even tortured?
Did you know people are dying in detention at record numbers?
Do your MAGA neighbors know?
Did you know that there's #ICELawlessness & people are denied rights & even tortured?
December 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Did you know that many are being denied medical attention & medicine in immigration detention? Does your family know?
Did you know people are dying in detention at record numbers?
Do your MAGA neighbors know?
Did you know that there's #ICELawlessness & people are denied rights & even tortured?
Did you know people are dying in detention at record numbers?
Do your MAGA neighbors know?
Did you know that there's #ICELawlessness & people are denied rights & even tortured?
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Wishing All a Blessed & Beautiful Holiday.
Gifting you a vetted PowerPack of Powerful Protectors Passionately Preserving Democracy.
This pack includes writers, comedians, actors, musicians and incredible Dems who give it their all every single day.
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Gifting you a vetted PowerPack of Powerful Protectors Passionately Preserving Democracy.
This pack includes writers, comedians, actors, musicians and incredible Dems who give it their all every single day.
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
December 22, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Wishing All a Blessed & Beautiful Holiday.
Gifting you a vetted PowerPack of Powerful Protectors Passionately Preserving Democracy.
This pack includes writers, comedians, actors, musicians and incredible Dems who give it their all every single day.
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Gifting you a vetted PowerPack of Powerful Protectors Passionately Preserving Democracy.
This pack includes writers, comedians, actors, musicians and incredible Dems who give it their all every single day.
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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The Grinch didn’t steal Christmas in one scene.
He warmed us up first.
That’s what Trump’s tariffs do:
warned in spring, felt by fall, brutal by December. Trees cost more. Toys cost more. Families lose.
The Grinch was fiction.
This is policy and it hits kids first.
He warmed us up first.
That’s what Trump’s tariffs do:
warned in spring, felt by fall, brutal by December. Trees cost more. Toys cost more. Families lose.
The Grinch was fiction.
This is policy and it hits kids first.
December 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Grinch didn’t steal Christmas in one scene.
He warmed us up first.
That’s what Trump’s tariffs do:
warned in spring, felt by fall, brutal by December. Trees cost more. Toys cost more. Families lose.
The Grinch was fiction.
This is policy and it hits kids first.
He warmed us up first.
That’s what Trump’s tariffs do:
warned in spring, felt by fall, brutal by December. Trees cost more. Toys cost more. Families lose.
The Grinch was fiction.
This is policy and it hits kids first.
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They can't tolerate all the bad press, even though the press is only scratching the surface of their crimes. Freedom of the press is one of our foundational rights, and we must defend it with every breath.
#ProudBlue #FreedomOfThePress
#ProudBlue #FreedomOfThePress
December 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
They can't tolerate all the bad press, even though the press is only scratching the surface of their crimes. Freedom of the press is one of our foundational rights, and we must defend it with every breath.
#ProudBlue #FreedomOfThePress
#ProudBlue #FreedomOfThePress
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🧵Of all the stupid things I have seen by a pundit allegedly on our side of the aisle, Matthew Yglesias' call for Democrats to embrace big oil is right up there. I won't post a link. Find it if you must.
We are in a fucking climate crisis, Matt-
We are in a fucking climate crisis, Matt-
December 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🧵Of all the stupid things I have seen by a pundit allegedly on our side of the aisle, Matthew Yglesias' call for Democrats to embrace big oil is right up there. I won't post a link. Find it if you must.
We are in a fucking climate crisis, Matt-
We are in a fucking climate crisis, Matt-
Remember … we all hold the light. It’s up to each person to let it shine.
Follow those in @patti3333.bsky.social starter pack for ways to keep the light glowing.
Follow those in @patti3333.bsky.social starter pack for ways to keep the light glowing.
🌲My Holiday Starter Pack 🌲
Wishing you all a Joyful HOLIDAY SEASON
With a special thanks to these great people who fight for our Democracy every day
I hope you will follow all of them.. They are keepers of the flame
🌲❤️🌲❤️🌲
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Wishing you all a Joyful HOLIDAY SEASON
With a special thanks to these great people who fight for our Democracy every day
I hope you will follow all of them.. They are keepers of the flame
🌲❤️🌲❤️🌲
go.bsky.app/T4ndBHR
December 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Remember … we all hold the light. It’s up to each person to let it shine.
Follow those in @patti3333.bsky.social starter pack for ways to keep the light glowing.
Follow those in @patti3333.bsky.social starter pack for ways to keep the light glowing.
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Some people don’t just post—they hold the light.
They remind us what courage looks like on ordinary days, what care looks like in public, and how democracy survives through people who refuse to look away.
Grateful for Patti and every keeper of the flame she lifts up here. ✨🔥
They remind us what courage looks like on ordinary days, what care looks like in public, and how democracy survives through people who refuse to look away.
Grateful for Patti and every keeper of the flame she lifts up here. ✨🔥
🌲My Holiday Starter Pack 🌲
Wishing you all a Joyful HOLIDAY SEASON
With a special thanks to these great people who fight for our Democracy every day
I hope you will follow all of them.. They are keepers of the flame
🌲❤️🌲❤️🌲
go.bsky.app/T4ndBHR
Wishing you all a Joyful HOLIDAY SEASON
With a special thanks to these great people who fight for our Democracy every day
I hope you will follow all of them.. They are keepers of the flame
🌲❤️🌲❤️🌲
go.bsky.app/T4ndBHR
December 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Some people don’t just post—they hold the light.
They remind us what courage looks like on ordinary days, what care looks like in public, and how democracy survives through people who refuse to look away.
Grateful for Patti and every keeper of the flame she lifts up here. ✨🔥
They remind us what courage looks like on ordinary days, what care looks like in public, and how democracy survives through people who refuse to look away.
Grateful for Patti and every keeper of the flame she lifts up here. ✨🔥
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NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
(sound up)
DAY 20 DECEMBER 2025
🌲A TIME FOR HOPE 🌲
Inspiration, Love, & HOPE
I heard Michelle Obama speak
She was asked how she remains HOPEFUL.her answer
"For that little girl"
"WE DO NOT HAVE THE LUXURY TO BE HOPELESS"
WE FIGHT FOR THE CHILDREN
Listen please
(sound up)
DAY 20 DECEMBER 2025
🌲A TIME FOR HOPE 🌲
Inspiration, Love, & HOPE
I heard Michelle Obama speak
She was asked how she remains HOPEFUL.her answer
"For that little girl"
"WE DO NOT HAVE THE LUXURY TO BE HOPELESS"
WE FIGHT FOR THE CHILDREN
Listen please
December 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
(sound up)
DAY 20 DECEMBER 2025
🌲A TIME FOR HOPE 🌲
Inspiration, Love, & HOPE
I heard Michelle Obama speak
She was asked how she remains HOPEFUL.her answer
"For that little girl"
"WE DO NOT HAVE THE LUXURY TO BE HOPELESS"
WE FIGHT FOR THE CHILDREN
Listen please
(sound up)
DAY 20 DECEMBER 2025
🌲A TIME FOR HOPE 🌲
Inspiration, Love, & HOPE
I heard Michelle Obama speak
She was asked how she remains HOPEFUL.her answer
"For that little girl"
"WE DO NOT HAVE THE LUXURY TO BE HOPELESS"
WE FIGHT FOR THE CHILDREN
Listen please
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December 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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We The People
BRING THEM HOME
sons, daughters, siblings, fathers, mothers, spouse, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, employees, coworkers
• these are PEOPLE
• this is state-sponsored KIDNAPPING
• ICE detention is internment
• these are WORK CAMPS
• TORTURE is used
• TAXES fund this
BRING THEM HOME
sons, daughters, siblings, fathers, mothers, spouse, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, employees, coworkers
• these are PEOPLE
• this is state-sponsored KIDNAPPING
• ICE detention is internment
• these are WORK CAMPS
• TORTURE is used
• TAXES fund this
BRING THEM HOME
December 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We The People
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So spring into action & call your members of Congress & especially Republicans. Calls are counted nationwide & they need to know you disapprove!
It only takes 2 minutes.
Call 202-224-3121
Then talk to friends & family about #ICELawlessness.
Speak out!
If not you, who.
bsky.app/profile/male...
It only takes 2 minutes.
Call 202-224-3121
Then talk to friends & family about #ICELawlessness.
Speak out!
If not you, who.
bsky.app/profile/male...
US Citizens are getting shot by #immigration agents & being denied appropriate medical attention & due process.
Everyone needs to hear the story of Carlos Jimenez, a father of 3 who helps run a food bank.
#ICELawlessness
If it can happen to him, it can happen to you!
Call Congress at 202-224-3121
Everyone needs to hear the story of Carlos Jimenez, a father of 3 who helps run a food bank.
#ICELawlessness
If it can happen to him, it can happen to you!
Call Congress at 202-224-3121
December 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
So spring into action & call your members of Congress & especially Republicans. Calls are counted nationwide & they need to know you disapprove!
It only takes 2 minutes.
Call 202-224-3121
Then talk to friends & family about #ICELawlessness.
Speak out!
If not you, who.
bsky.app/profile/male...
It only takes 2 minutes.
Call 202-224-3121
Then talk to friends & family about #ICELawlessness.
Speak out!
If not you, who.
bsky.app/profile/male...
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Share Dulce's story across platforms. You can download it on tiktok.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yh5wbk/
But her story is not isolated! Many US citizens have been detained, attacked & even shot.
#ICELawlessness
I mention citizens because we have voting power & so you know it can happen to anyone, even you!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yh5wbk/
But her story is not isolated! Many US citizens have been detained, attacked & even shot.
#ICELawlessness
I mention citizens because we have voting power & so you know it can happen to anyone, even you!
December 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Share Dulce's story across platforms. You can download it on tiktok.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yh5wbk/
But her story is not isolated! Many US citizens have been detained, attacked & even shot.
#ICELawlessness
I mention citizens because we have voting power & so you know it can happen to anyone, even you!
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yh5wbk/
But her story is not isolated! Many US citizens have been detained, attacked & even shot.
#ICELawlessness
I mention citizens because we have voting power & so you know it can happen to anyone, even you!
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What would you do if your precious daughter or loved one was abducted by the Trump #immigration thugs & they refused to release her even after proof of citizenship?
Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales,
a 20 year old mother & US citizen was taken from her family by masked agents. #ICELawlessness
Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales,
a 20 year old mother & US citizen was taken from her family by masked agents. #ICELawlessness
December 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
What would you do if your precious daughter or loved one was abducted by the Trump #immigration thugs & they refused to release her even after proof of citizenship?
Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales,
a 20 year old mother & US citizen was taken from her family by masked agents. #ICELawlessness
Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales,
a 20 year old mother & US citizen was taken from her family by masked agents. #ICELawlessness
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Trump to auction off 1.25 BILLION acres of public waters to offshore drilling, threatening treasured coastline & wildlife—PLS Sign! Donate if able to earthjustice.org/action/stop-...
Stop Trump’s plan to expand oil drilling in our oceans
Extracting oil and gas from beneath the ocean will harm millions of coastal residents and devastate countless ecosystems. Tell the Trump administration you oppose new oil and gas drilling off our coas...
earthjustice.org
December 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Trump to auction off 1.25 BILLION acres of public waters to offshore drilling, threatening treasured coastline & wildlife—PLS Sign! Donate if able to earthjustice.org/action/stop-...
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Romney: "I long opposed increasing the income level on which FICA employment taxes are applied (this year, the cap is $176,100). No longer; the consequences of the [social security] cliff have changed my mind."
Hear, hear, Mitt.
Hear, hear, Mitt.
Mitt Romney is in the New York Times saying we should tax the rich.
December 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Romney: "I long opposed increasing the income level on which FICA employment taxes are applied (this year, the cap is $176,100). No longer; the consequences of the [social security] cliff have changed my mind."
Hear, hear, Mitt.
Hear, hear, Mitt.
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Forget about the nonsense stories like the Kennedy Center being renamed or whatever Bari Weiss is doing
At least 3,800 immigrant children were detained in 2025. Now, kids are not supposed to be kept more than 20 days
At least 1,300 of them have been held longer than 20 days-some for over 4 months
At least 3,800 immigrant children were detained in 2025. Now, kids are not supposed to be kept more than 20 days
At least 1,300 of them have been held longer than 20 days-some for over 4 months
December 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Forget about the nonsense stories like the Kennedy Center being renamed or whatever Bari Weiss is doing
At least 3,800 immigrant children were detained in 2025. Now, kids are not supposed to be kept more than 20 days
At least 1,300 of them have been held longer than 20 days-some for over 4 months
At least 3,800 immigrant children were detained in 2025. Now, kids are not supposed to be kept more than 20 days
At least 1,300 of them have been held longer than 20 days-some for over 4 months
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Jewish people are being attacked from both the right & left.
SWASTIKAS & Nazi symbols are not okay! It's not okay when Trump downgrades the symbol from being a definitive sign of hate & it's not okay that Platner had a Nazi tattoo & Dems like Chris Murphy give him a pass.
Reject hate!
#hanukkah25
SWASTIKAS & Nazi symbols are not okay! It's not okay when Trump downgrades the symbol from being a definitive sign of hate & it's not okay that Platner had a Nazi tattoo & Dems like Chris Murphy give him a pass.
Reject hate!
#hanukkah25
December 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Jewish people are being attacked from both the right & left.
SWASTIKAS & Nazi symbols are not okay! It's not okay when Trump downgrades the symbol from being a definitive sign of hate & it's not okay that Platner had a Nazi tattoo & Dems like Chris Murphy give him a pass.
Reject hate!
#hanukkah25
SWASTIKAS & Nazi symbols are not okay! It's not okay when Trump downgrades the symbol from being a definitive sign of hate & it's not okay that Platner had a Nazi tattoo & Dems like Chris Murphy give him a pass.
Reject hate!
#hanukkah25
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After public outrage, the Coast Guard quietly downgraded swastikas and nooses from decisive symbols in its work harassment policy. Why do this after the Brown University and Australia mass shootings? The move signals tolerance of hate and endangers Jews and minorities.
December 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
After public outrage, the Coast Guard quietly downgraded swastikas and nooses from decisive symbols in its work harassment policy. Why do this after the Brown University and Australia mass shootings? The move signals tolerance of hate and endangers Jews and minorities.
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Remember this ad from over 15 years ago, when Paul Ryan (R) wanted to throw Granny off the medicare cliff?
Some things never change.
Today, Trump and Mike Johnson (R) want to throw 40 million Americans off the healthcare cliff.
Is America beautiful without healthcare?
Some things never change.
Today, Trump and Mike Johnson (R) want to throw 40 million Americans off the healthcare cliff.
Is America beautiful without healthcare?
December 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Remember this ad from over 15 years ago, when Paul Ryan (R) wanted to throw Granny off the medicare cliff?
Some things never change.
Today, Trump and Mike Johnson (R) want to throw 40 million Americans off the healthcare cliff.
Is America beautiful without healthcare?
Some things never change.
Today, Trump and Mike Johnson (R) want to throw 40 million Americans off the healthcare cliff.
Is America beautiful without healthcare?