Lara
@laracsmith.bsky.social
Mom, lawyer, artist, wife, root cause mitigation activist, ally, work-in-progress.
Script to call your Dem Senators and demand they do not give into pressure on the cloture vote for the CR: Hi, my name is ___ and I’m a constituent from [TownZIP].I’m calling to demand Senator ___ vote no on cloture for the House-passed Continuing Resolution, and move to pass a clean CR instead.
March 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Script to call your Dem Senators and demand they do not give into pressure on the cloture vote for the CR: Hi, my name is ___ and I’m a constituent from [TownZIP].I’m calling to demand Senator ___ vote no on cloture for the House-passed Continuing Resolution, and move to pass a clean CR instead.
I have said for years and years that Newsom is a vile human who should be run out of the party. Here's just more proof. We cannot let this guy get the nomination for anything again ever.
“Gavin Newsom is trash and always has been,” one person said while another asked: “Who do Democrats think is the audience for ‘Gavin Newsom in a podcast with Charlie Kirk?’”
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Liberals torch ‘trash’ Gavin Newsom for launching podcast with Charlie Kirk interview
“Who do Democrats think is the audience for ‘Gavin Newsom in a podcast with Charlie Kirk,’” one reporter wondered about the Kirk sitdown
www.independent.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I have said for years and years that Newsom is a vile human who should be run out of the party. Here's just more proof. We cannot let this guy get the nomination for anything again ever.
I stand with Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I stand with Ukraine.
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Liberal white women - please stop thinking conservative white women are going to help. They are not.
February 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Liberal white women - please stop thinking conservative white women are going to help. They are not.
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WYOMING:
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
February 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
WYOMING:
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
“Thank you, Madam chairman.”
“I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.”
“Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”
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"Hochul is dithering about whether to use her powers. AOC, in contrast, exercised her 1st Amendment rights to inform her constituents about their 4th Amendment rights. In doing so, she showed that the administration is tyrannical. She also showed that it’s weak — if you’re willing to confront it."
AOC shows how to fight back and stand strong
Other Democrats, from Schumer to Hochul, should follow her lead.
www.publicnotice.co
February 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"Hochul is dithering about whether to use her powers. AOC, in contrast, exercised her 1st Amendment rights to inform her constituents about their 4th Amendment rights. In doing so, she showed that the administration is tyrannical. She also showed that it’s weak — if you’re willing to confront it."
This is good news that they have this up. People are noticing even if they aren't saying it publicly. www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action?...
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February 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This is good news that they have this up. People are noticing even if they aren't saying it publicly. www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action?...
We applied for my son's passport 1/30 and it got here today. We paid for the 2-3 week expedited. They are at least still honoring those times. If you are applying, I recommend paying that extra fee. And the tracking system to see where it is in the process is still working.
February 16, 2025 at 4:31 AM
We applied for my son's passport 1/30 and it got here today. We paid for the 2-3 week expedited. They are at least still honoring those times. If you are applying, I recommend paying that extra fee. And the tracking system to see where it is in the process is still working.
Had fun at the range today.
Building community can take many forms. Today, our Northern and Southern California chapters had members meet for shooting and socializing. (Note, photos edited to honor our commitment to preserve member privacy requests.)
February 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Had fun at the range today.
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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
February 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
Mila Princess Fluffy Feet was helping in the art studio today.
February 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Mila Princess Fluffy Feet was helping in the art studio today.
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social - why on earth are you cutting CSU budgets RIGHT NOW???? This is where our money should go, not to your PGE cronies.
A proposed 8% budget cut would devastate the CSU system. Typical Newsom to undermine this absolute gem of public higher ed in California at a moment when we should be doubling down on investing in education.
Gutted courses, fewer majors, faculty layoffs: Who will feel Cal State's 8% budget cut?
In his budget proposal, Gov. Gavin Newsom included a Cal State budget cut of nearly 8%. System officials say that will force major cuts.
calmatters.org
February 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social - why on earth are you cutting CSU budgets RIGHT NOW???? This is where our money should go, not to your PGE cronies.
Call and demand that all these databases be made public, minus any PII. And yes, this includes contracts for everything, including farmers and military and public health. Make them show us the supposed waste. Make them explain why we can't have it if this is just an audit.
February 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Call and demand that all these databases be made public, minus any PII. And yes, this includes contracts for everything, including farmers and military and public health. Make them show us the supposed waste. Make them explain why we can't have it if this is just an audit.
Your daily "but what can I do" suggestion: A specific ask for our Congress critters. The DOGE twits are going into a lot of databases, including those for government contracts, grants and agreements. That is information that should be public anyway. 🧵
February 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Your daily "but what can I do" suggestion: A specific ask for our Congress critters. The DOGE twits are going into a lot of databases, including those for government contracts, grants and agreements. That is information that should be public anyway. 🧵
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February 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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A helpful video on your legal rights around ICE, done by an actual lawyer. It's in English and Spanish. youtu.be/frkiz7tTK-c?...
Know Your Rights_ICE (English & Spanish)
YouTube video by Brill & Medina LLP
youtu.be
February 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A helpful video on your legal rights around ICE, done by an actual lawyer. It's in English and Spanish. youtu.be/frkiz7tTK-c?...
I'd really like to know if anyone is filing a qui tam suit against Musk for getting the info of his competitors from the Treasury.
February 3, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I'd really like to know if anyone is filing a qui tam suit against Musk for getting the info of his competitors from the Treasury.
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If it were legal to fire you, they wouldn't put so much effort into getting you to resign voluntarily.
January 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
If it were legal to fire you, they wouldn't put so much effort into getting you to resign voluntarily.
My husband is flying home tomorrow. I'm so heartbroken for the families of the people who didn't make it home from their trip today.
January 30, 2025 at 3:12 AM
My husband is flying home tomorrow. I'm so heartbroken for the families of the people who didn't make it home from their trip today.
A b&w rose for today's #monochrome #JanuArty prompt
January 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A b&w rose for today's #monochrome #JanuArty prompt
If you aren't up for much but want to create, sketchbook practice can be helpful. Perfect isn't the goal - self care is. #artsky #sketchbook #acrylicpainting
January 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
If you aren't up for much but want to create, sketchbook practice can be helpful. Perfect isn't the goal - self care is. #artsky #sketchbook #acrylicpainting
Our right wing party is not Republican. They are Trumpers and the values and political ethos are wildly different. Until we use the right frame, we cannot properly focus on the big evils and have a proper resistance. 2/2
January 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our right wing party is not Republican. They are Trumpers and the values and political ethos are wildly different. Until we use the right frame, we cannot properly focus on the big evils and have a proper resistance. 2/2
I am going to try not to be too politcal on this page but for Americans, this is our last weekend of our country as we have known it. And I think to understand what's coming, we have to reframe how we discuss our political landscape. 1/2
January 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I am going to try not to be too politcal on this page but for Americans, this is our last weekend of our country as we have known it. And I think to understand what's coming, we have to reframe how we discuss our political landscape. 1/2