Elaine Larson
@lainiel.bsky.social
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Big news: on a bipartisan basis the Senate just voted to reject Trump's tariffs on Canada. The House has to vote on it next, where it's less likely to pass, but the cracks are starting to form. Trump is losing support from Republicans on his costly trade war.
April 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Big news: on a bipartisan basis the Senate just voted to reject Trump's tariffs on Canada. The House has to vote on it next, where it's less likely to pass, but the cracks are starting to form. Trump is losing support from Republicans on his costly trade war.
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My first tribute on International Women’s Day goes to the indomitable & wondrous women of Ukraine 🇺🇦
In the face of war, they stand strong together, united in resilience and hope as they resist Russia's aggression.
#SlavaUkraini
#NAFO
Video: Getty Images
In the face of war, they stand strong together, united in resilience and hope as they resist Russia's aggression.
#SlavaUkraini
#NAFO
Video: Getty Images
March 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
My first tribute on International Women’s Day goes to the indomitable & wondrous women of Ukraine 🇺🇦
In the face of war, they stand strong together, united in resilience and hope as they resist Russia's aggression.
#SlavaUkraini
#NAFO
Video: Getty Images
In the face of war, they stand strong together, united in resilience and hope as they resist Russia's aggression.
#SlavaUkraini
#NAFO
Video: Getty Images
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Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 ✊
February 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦 ✊
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Elon Musk is not a Federal employee or a political appointee. DOGE is not a real department. None of their activities are legal. This is a coup. The Republicans in Congress are willing participants in it. At what point do Democrats in DC get that and start acting like it? It’s not the price of eggs!
February 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Elon Musk is not a Federal employee or a political appointee. DOGE is not a real department. None of their activities are legal. This is a coup. The Republicans in Congress are willing participants in it. At what point do Democrats in DC get that and start acting like it? It’s not the price of eggs!
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Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
January 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Yes, this administration is dangerous and cruel, but they are also shockingly dim and incompetent.
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
Opportunities are everywhere.
Make everything as hard as possible. Resist every demand. Refuse entry without a warrant. Don’t take the buyout. Their problem solving skills are 📉
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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Democrats are ready to work across the aisle to bring down prescription costs, but we will fight back against Republicans who want to give Pharma a sweetheart deal.
This administration must continue Medicare drug price negotiations that will save seniors billions of dollars.
This administration must continue Medicare drug price negotiations that will save seniors billions of dollars.
January 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Democrats are ready to work across the aisle to bring down prescription costs, but we will fight back against Republicans who want to give Pharma a sweetheart deal.
This administration must continue Medicare drug price negotiations that will save seniors billions of dollars.
This administration must continue Medicare drug price negotiations that will save seniors billions of dollars.
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This is an excellent, in-depth article on what leaving the Paris Climate agreement means for the US by @borenbears.bsky.social
One conclusion: "Several experts say the US will lose out on a trillion dollar plus renewable energy boom, leaving other countries like China to rule the green economy."
One conclusion: "Several experts say the US will lose out on a trillion dollar plus renewable energy boom, leaving other countries like China to rule the green economy."
January 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This is an excellent, in-depth article on what leaving the Paris Climate agreement means for the US by @borenbears.bsky.social
One conclusion: "Several experts say the US will lose out on a trillion dollar plus renewable energy boom, leaving other countries like China to rule the green economy."
One conclusion: "Several experts say the US will lose out on a trillion dollar plus renewable energy boom, leaving other countries like China to rule the green economy."
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Today, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde boldly called out Donald Trump for his hatred and bigotry at the National Cathedral Prayer Service. Now, the GOP is attacking her for speaking truth to power.
REPOST if you stand with Bishop Budde against Trump!
REPOST if you stand with Bishop Budde against Trump!
January 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Today, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde boldly called out Donald Trump for his hatred and bigotry at the National Cathedral Prayer Service. Now, the GOP is attacking her for speaking truth to power.
REPOST if you stand with Bishop Budde against Trump!
REPOST if you stand with Bishop Budde against Trump!
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It is unconscionable to hold disaster victims hostage as part of a scheme to pass massive tax breaks for billionaires and wealthy corporations.
Let me politely articulate our position to House Republicans.
Get lost.
Let me politely articulate our position to House Republicans.
Get lost.
January 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It is unconscionable to hold disaster victims hostage as part of a scheme to pass massive tax breaks for billionaires and wealthy corporations.
Let me politely articulate our position to House Republicans.
Get lost.
Let me politely articulate our position to House Republicans.
Get lost.
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The Laken Riley Act is a dangerous bill that threatens the constitutional right to due process for immigrants. Tell your Senators to vote NO & protect justice. Click here to easily send them a letter.
Fight for our immigrants!
#NoRacialProfilingLaws social.demcast.com/s/qOrWdyo2
Fight for our immigrants!
#NoRacialProfilingLaws social.demcast.com/s/qOrWdyo2
Contact your Senators. Stop the Laken Riley Act, a bill that would deeply erode civil liberties and due process.
social.demcast.com
January 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Laken Riley Act is a dangerous bill that threatens the constitutional right to due process for immigrants. Tell your Senators to vote NO & protect justice. Click here to easily send them a letter.
Fight for our immigrants!
#NoRacialProfilingLaws social.demcast.com/s/qOrWdyo2
Fight for our immigrants!
#NoRacialProfilingLaws social.demcast.com/s/qOrWdyo2
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Laken Riley’s family never wanted her death politicized. The GOP didn’t care.
They used her death as a way to pass a bill permitting racial profiling, and guilt based on the color of one’s skin.
Justice dies when due process is denied.
#StopRacialProfiling
They used her death as a way to pass a bill permitting racial profiling, and guilt based on the color of one’s skin.
Justice dies when due process is denied.
#StopRacialProfiling
January 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Laken Riley’s family never wanted her death politicized. The GOP didn’t care.
They used her death as a way to pass a bill permitting racial profiling, and guilt based on the color of one’s skin.
Justice dies when due process is denied.
#StopRacialProfiling
They used her death as a way to pass a bill permitting racial profiling, and guilt based on the color of one’s skin.
Justice dies when due process is denied.
#StopRacialProfiling
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NEW: Meta has quietly dismantled the system that prevented misinformation from spreading in the United States. Machine-learning classifiers that once identified viral hoaxes and limited their reach have now been switched off, Platformer has learned www.platformer.news/meta-ends-mi...
January 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
NEW: Meta has quietly dismantled the system that prevented misinformation from spreading in the United States. Machine-learning classifiers that once identified viral hoaxes and limited their reach have now been switched off, Platformer has learned www.platformer.news/meta-ends-mi...
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#MorningVibe
“You know what's right, just do right. You don't really have to ask anybody. The truth is right. May not be expedient. It may not be profitable. But it will satisfy your soul.” ✨ Maya Angelou
Satisfy your soul.
“You know what's right, just do right. You don't really have to ask anybody. The truth is right. May not be expedient. It may not be profitable. But it will satisfy your soul.” ✨ Maya Angelou
Satisfy your soul.
December 16, 2024 at 12:18 PM
#MorningVibe
“You know what's right, just do right. You don't really have to ask anybody. The truth is right. May not be expedient. It may not be profitable. But it will satisfy your soul.” ✨ Maya Angelou
Satisfy your soul.
“You know what's right, just do right. You don't really have to ask anybody. The truth is right. May not be expedient. It may not be profitable. But it will satisfy your soul.” ✨ Maya Angelou
Satisfy your soul.
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I’m curious how much federal funding he thinks the ACLU receives (it’s none).
December 5, 2024 at 6:06 PM
I’m curious how much federal funding he thinks the ACLU receives (it’s none).
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Your senators have a responsibility to do their job and to protect institutions
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/k... 
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December 4, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Your senators have a responsibility to do their job and to protect institutions
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/k... 
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U.S. Senate Democrats pick Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker for leadership posts
U.S. Senate Democrats pick Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker for leadership posts • Minnesota Reformer
“That’s right, we defied gravity,” Klobuchar said, proud of her pop culture reference to a song in the newly released movie “Wicked.”
minnesotareformer.com
December 3, 2024 at 10:23 PM
U.S. Senate Democrats pick Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker for leadership posts
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This is not okay.
Disabled 'Wicked' Star Calls Out 'Gross' Ableist Jokes And Comments About Her Character
This is not okay.
www.comicsands.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:18 PM
This is not okay.
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It would be cool if anyone criticizing Biden’s pardon of his son looked at virtually any other post-Nixon president, addressed the non-reasoning or middling reasoning the others gave in comparison to Biden, or realized that this will have literally zero effect on what Trump will do.
December 3, 2024 at 2:27 AM
It would be cool if anyone criticizing Biden’s pardon of his son looked at virtually any other post-Nixon president, addressed the non-reasoning or middling reasoning the others gave in comparison to Biden, or realized that this will have literally zero effect on what Trump will do.
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What can government scientists do now to minimize the damage that’s coming over the next four years, and what can we do to help them? I spoke to several experts to write this story for The Revelator
Please share widely. 🧪🌎
therevelator.org/scientists-m...
Please share widely. 🧪🌎
therevelator.org/scientists-m...
Advice for U.S. Government Scientists: Lessons Learned From the ‘Muzzling’ of Their Canadian Counterparts • The Revelator
The next four years will be awful for the science and conservation community. By learning from past experiences, we can minimize the damage.
therevelator.org
December 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM
What can government scientists do now to minimize the damage that’s coming over the next four years, and what can we do to help them? I spoke to several experts to write this story for The Revelator
Please share widely. 🧪🌎
therevelator.org/scientists-m...
Please share widely. 🧪🌎
therevelator.org/scientists-m...
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"Election professionals have a responsibility to treat every vote as sacred, whether determinative or not," writes elections expert Max Hailperin minnesotareformer.com/2024/12/02/t...
The missing Shakopee ballots: What happened, what should have happened and what should happen now? • Minnesota Reformer
The troubled election of one of its own members could be the perfect spur to take action.
minnesotareformer.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:33 PM
"Election professionals have a responsibility to treat every vote as sacred, whether determinative or not," writes elections expert Max Hailperin minnesotareformer.com/2024/12/02/t...
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Good morning! Remember, you don't have to eat one chocolate a day from the Advent calendar. You can eat them all and then get another calendar.
Stick with me for more great Holiday tips! 🎄
Stick with me for more great Holiday tips! 🎄
December 2, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Good morning! Remember, you don't have to eat one chocolate a day from the Advent calendar. You can eat them all and then get another calendar.
Stick with me for more great Holiday tips! 🎄
Stick with me for more great Holiday tips! 🎄
Actually a photo from yesterday when there was some sun. Ollie finding sun after I upended his whole day by moving furniture around. No sun on this December 1. At least not yet. And once again, there are some light flakes coming down. Listening to Christmas music so it’s actually quite fitting.
December 1, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Actually a photo from yesterday when there was some sun. Ollie finding sun after I upended his whole day by moving furniture around. No sun on this December 1. At least not yet. And once again, there are some light flakes coming down. Listening to Christmas music so it’s actually quite fitting.