Laura Wilson
@ellewilson.bsky.social
Public defender, VT and NH. Feminist. Violinist.
Reposted by Laura Wilson
Former French President François Hollande said the US government under President Donald Trump is "no longer an ally."
Trump is ‘no longer an ally,’ former French President Hollande says
Hollande didn’t fault his successor Macron’s attempts to woo Trump but expressed skepticism at the tactic’s efficiency.
ow.ly
February 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Former French President François Hollande said the US government under President Donald Trump is "no longer an ally."
I'm boycotting FB and X today as part of the Feb 28 blackout.
February 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I'm boycotting FB and X today as part of the Feb 28 blackout.
Reposted by Laura Wilson
Discover the CIA’s Simple Sabotage Field Manual: A Timeless Guide to Subverting Any Organization with “Purposeful Stupidity” (1944)
Discover the CIA’s Simple Sabotage Field Manual: A Timeless Guide to Subverting Any Organization with “Purposeful Stupidity” (1944)
I’ve always admired people who can successfully navigate what I refer to as “Kafka’s Castle,” a term of dread for the many government and corporate agencies that have an inordinate amount of power ove...
www.openculture.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Discover the CIA’s Simple Sabotage Field Manual: A Timeless Guide to Subverting Any Organization with “Purposeful Stupidity” (1944)
Reposted by Laura Wilson
The play that changed my life: ‘Your Home in the West was an explosive act of anger’
The play that changed my life: ‘Your Home in the West was an explosive act of anger’
Rod Wooden’s play about poverty in Newcastle broached the class divide with disconcerting realism
I was a middle-class kid growing up in a very working-class city, Newcastle. It was a great place for theatre, with the Playhouse and Live theatre. The RSC…
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The play that changed my life: ‘Your Home in the West was an explosive act of anger’
My study, NYE 2024, northeastern Vermont.
January 1, 2025 at 1:39 AM
My study, NYE 2024, northeastern Vermont.
Here's what I'm reading today.
December 28, 2024 at 11:54 PM
Here's what I'm reading today.
I made rum raisin cookies, a small concession to Christmas.
December 25, 2024 at 12:37 PM
I made rum raisin cookies, a small concession to Christmas.
Last night, we listened to Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales," by the fire. And read along.
December 25, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Last night, we listened to Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales," by the fire. And read along.
Our dining room fireplace, here in northeastern Vermont, on a recent frigid day.
December 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Our dining room fireplace, here in northeastern Vermont, on a recent frigid day.
Jury verdicts at 7:12pm last night, after four hours of deliberation. 4 verdicts, 2 hung and two not guilty!
December 21, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Jury verdicts at 7:12pm last night, after four hours of deliberation. 4 verdicts, 2 hung and two not guilty!
Seamus and his Australian sheepdog friend at day care.
December 14, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Seamus and his Australian sheepdog friend at day care.
Well, this makes me feel at least a little better after his awful Hunter Biden decision.
Biden to announce clemency for around 1,500 people – including pardons for 39 convicted of non-violent crimes
Biden to announce clemency for around 1,500 people – including pardons for 39 convicted of non-violent crimes | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is commuting the sentences of some 1,500 individuals and pardoning 39 people convicted of non-violent crimes, CNN has learned – marking a broad use o...
www.cnn.com
December 12, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Well, this makes me feel at least a little better after his awful Hunter Biden decision.
Our young health care warrior may be the ultimate jury nullification defense strategy.
December 12, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Our young health care warrior may be the ultimate jury nullification defense strategy.
Reposted by Laura Wilson
Nearly 80 years after World War II ended, the search for books looted by the Nazis from some of the most respected Jewish libraries and institutions in Europe is not just alive but gathering pace.
Find out more: cnn.it/3Bpkii6
Find out more: cnn.it/3Bpkii6
December 11, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Nearly 80 years after World War II ended, the search for books looted by the Nazis from some of the most respected Jewish libraries and institutions in Europe is not just alive but gathering pace.
Find out more: cnn.it/3Bpkii6
Find out more: cnn.it/3Bpkii6
It's so sad and tragic: apparently Americans can accept street assassinations more than they can imagine or vote for #Medicare4all, #Bernie.
December 8, 2024 at 11:27 PM
It's so sad and tragic: apparently Americans can accept street assassinations more than they can imagine or vote for #Medicare4all, #Bernie.
Reposted by Laura Wilson
i’m gonna just watch this at least once a day and i recommend everyone do the same
November 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM
i’m gonna just watch this at least once a day and i recommend everyone do the same
Morning at the bakery.
December 8, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Morning at the bakery.
In 2011, I was sworn in to practice law, at the Vermont Supreme Court.
December 7, 2024 at 5:31 PM
In 2011, I was sworn in to practice law, at the Vermont Supreme Court.
I'm back to my self after the 2 day sentencing memorandum ordeal.
December 7, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I'm back to my self after the 2 day sentencing memorandum ordeal.
I finished that damn sentencing memo today. It was excruciating. But so relieved now.
December 6, 2024 at 11:51 PM
I finished that damn sentencing memo today. It was excruciating. But so relieved now.