Laura McIlrath (J.L. Hoy)
@jlhoy.bsky.social
Pilot, Writer, Jill of Many Trades
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I have reigned in most of my anger but know my books are STILL up on Amazon. Please do not purchase them.
October 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I have reigned in most of my anger but know my books are STILL up on Amazon. Please do not purchase them.
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No Kings, 10/18, 1-3, mkt Sq
October 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
No Kings, 10/18, 1-3, mkt Sq
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October 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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CLARIFICATION :
The Trevor Project's hotline will still be live. But basically this means LGBTQ people can no longer be connected to it through the US national 988 suicide prevention hotline.
They will need to be contacted DIRECTLY
So spread this around
They can be texted. They can be called.
The Trevor Project's hotline will still be live. But basically this means LGBTQ people can no longer be connected to it through the US national 988 suicide prevention hotline.
They will need to be contacted DIRECTLY
So spread this around
They can be texted. They can be called.
June 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
CLARIFICATION :
The Trevor Project's hotline will still be live. But basically this means LGBTQ people can no longer be connected to it through the US national 988 suicide prevention hotline.
They will need to be contacted DIRECTLY
So spread this around
They can be texted. They can be called.
The Trevor Project's hotline will still be live. But basically this means LGBTQ people can no longer be connected to it through the US national 988 suicide prevention hotline.
They will need to be contacted DIRECTLY
So spread this around
They can be texted. They can be called.
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Raymond Chandler, letter to a friend, January 1948. Seems relevant beyond the specific Hollywood context.
May 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Raymond Chandler, letter to a friend, January 1948. Seems relevant beyond the specific Hollywood context.
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In case you don’t know yet, four of our greatest congressional fighters are in El Salvador right now. I knew this was coming. I didn’t know it was coming without us knowing before it happened.
I don’t see a lot of people talking about this yet, so I hope this post changes that
🧵
I don’t see a lot of people talking about this yet, so I hope this post changes that
🧵
April 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
In case you don’t know yet, four of our greatest congressional fighters are in El Salvador right now. I knew this was coming. I didn’t know it was coming without us knowing before it happened.
I don’t see a lot of people talking about this yet, so I hope this post changes that
🧵
I don’t see a lot of people talking about this yet, so I hope this post changes that
🧵
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Congress literally created an Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the expeditious removal of aliens who are designated as terrorists, under a preponderance of evidence standard.
I think problem isn’t the time it would take, but the fact that the government would have to produce actual evidence
I think problem isn’t the time it would take, but the fact that the government would have to produce actual evidence
"We cannot give everyone a trial," says the president of these United States.
April 22, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Congress literally created an Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the expeditious removal of aliens who are designated as terrorists, under a preponderance of evidence standard.
I think problem isn’t the time it would take, but the fact that the government would have to produce actual evidence
I think problem isn’t the time it would take, but the fact that the government would have to produce actual evidence
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Breast cancer diagnoses rose by over 300% between 1973 and 1992.
Was there a breast cancer epidemic?!
NO.
Mammograms were implemented for screening in 1976.
PREVALENCE is a function of being able to correctly diagnose something.
This is also about autism.
Was there a breast cancer epidemic?!
NO.
Mammograms were implemented for screening in 1976.
PREVALENCE is a function of being able to correctly diagnose something.
This is also about autism.
April 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Breast cancer diagnoses rose by over 300% between 1973 and 1992.
Was there a breast cancer epidemic?!
NO.
Mammograms were implemented for screening in 1976.
PREVALENCE is a function of being able to correctly diagnose something.
This is also about autism.
Was there a breast cancer epidemic?!
NO.
Mammograms were implemented for screening in 1976.
PREVALENCE is a function of being able to correctly diagnose something.
This is also about autism.
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"Honeysuckle Rose" performed in 1938 by Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France, with Stéphane Grappelli #SundayVibes 🎶🎧🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUE...
Django Reinhardt - Honeysuckle Rose - London, 31.01.1938
YouTube video by Heinz Becker
www.youtube.com
April 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"Honeysuckle Rose" performed in 1938 by Django Reinhardt and the Quintette du Hot Club de France, with Stéphane Grappelli #SundayVibes 🎶🎧🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUE...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFUE...
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It's been a rough week for the NOAA family, including feds, contractors, and scientists across this country / world. I need to say something very important.
It is my motivation to get you the weather, water and climate data you need, regardless of what has, or will happen to us.
It is my motivation to get you the weather, water and climate data you need, regardless of what has, or will happen to us.
April 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It's been a rough week for the NOAA family, including feds, contractors, and scientists across this country / world. I need to say something very important.
It is my motivation to get you the weather, water and climate data you need, regardless of what has, or will happen to us.
It is my motivation to get you the weather, water and climate data you need, regardless of what has, or will happen to us.
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"The problem with a delayed response is that the more power leaders with authoritarian tendencies accumulate, the harder it is to mount an effective resistance. The opposition is thus more likely to succeed if it acts early..."
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
How to Save a Democracy
Americans can learn from opponents of authoritarianism elsewhere.
www.foreignaffairs.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"The problem with a delayed response is that the more power leaders with authoritarian tendencies accumulate, the harder it is to mount an effective resistance. The opposition is thus more likely to succeed if it acts early..."
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is introducing a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, the case that opened the floodgates to dark money and the buying of elections by billionnaires.
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Shaheen Renews Push to Overturn Citizens United Ruling, Rid American Elections of Dark Money and Excessive Corporate Campaign Spending | U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire
(Washington, DC) – On the anniversary of the bipartisan McCain-Feingold Bipartisan Campaign Reform...
www.shaheen.senate.gov
March 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is introducing a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, the case that opened the floodgates to dark money and the buying of elections by billionnaires.
👏👏👏
👏👏👏
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Here's a picture of my Cornell lab with all the immigrants removed (all of us).
March 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Here's a picture of my Cornell lab with all the immigrants removed (all of us).
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“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
― Theodore Roosevelt
― Theodore Roosevelt
March 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.”
― Theodore Roosevelt
― Theodore Roosevelt
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I'm appalled by the USDA's decision to pause funding to the University of Maine System.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
USDA halts more than $100M in funding for University of Maine System programs
The move temporarily pauses USDA funding for Maine's university system after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off the state over Maine's decision to allow transgender athletes to compete in sp...
www.pressherald.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I'm appalled by the USDA's decision to pause funding to the University of Maine System.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
This will hurt our farmers, halt critical research, and impact students throughout Maine.
Once again, our state is being targeted for retribution—all because our officials are standing up for the rule of law.
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The cover-up…
USAID officials were ordered to destroy classified documents, raising concerns about compliance with federal law. An internal email sent to remaining bureau leaders at the agency’s Washington headquarters provided guidance on “clearing our classified safes and personnel documents.”
USAID officials were ordered to destroy classified documents, raising concerns about compliance with federal law. An internal email sent to remaining bureau leaders at the agency’s Washington headquarters provided guidance on “clearing our classified safes and personnel documents.”
March 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The cover-up…
USAID officials were ordered to destroy classified documents, raising concerns about compliance with federal law. An internal email sent to remaining bureau leaders at the agency’s Washington headquarters provided guidance on “clearing our classified safes and personnel documents.”
USAID officials were ordered to destroy classified documents, raising concerns about compliance with federal law. An internal email sent to remaining bureau leaders at the agency’s Washington headquarters provided guidance on “clearing our classified safes and personnel documents.”
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🚨 EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE
Columbia/Barnard faculty, Jewish community leaders, immigrant advocates, and rabbis are demanding the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil from ICE custody.
We will not be silent or cower in the face of American Fascism. #FreeMahmoud
Columbia/Barnard faculty, Jewish community leaders, immigrant advocates, and rabbis are demanding the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil from ICE custody.
We will not be silent or cower in the face of American Fascism. #FreeMahmoud
March 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🚨 EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE
Columbia/Barnard faculty, Jewish community leaders, immigrant advocates, and rabbis are demanding the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil from ICE custody.
We will not be silent or cower in the face of American Fascism. #FreeMahmoud
Columbia/Barnard faculty, Jewish community leaders, immigrant advocates, and rabbis are demanding the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil from ICE custody.
We will not be silent or cower in the face of American Fascism. #FreeMahmoud
Remember, please, that it doesn’t have to be this way.
I consider myself to be pretty educated on all the corruption going on inside this administration, but this blew my mind! Please watch:
youtu.be/hycoCYenXls
youtu.be/hycoCYenXls
Murphy: Six Weeks In, This White House Is On Its Way To Being The Most Corrupt In U.S. History
YouTube video by Senator Chris Murphy
youtu.be
March 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Remember, please, that it doesn’t have to be this way.
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This will kill people.
As someone who lives in tornado alley, this is very very bad.
March 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This will kill people.