LauraJacob
@lauraaj.bsky.social
Native plant fanatic. In the process of unlawning. All things nature and natural sciences.
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June 14 is Trump’s birthday and his military parade in DC — but the biggest story of that day will be the actions we take everywhere else. Join our nationwide day of defiance to show that organized people power is stronger than Trump’s authoritarian aspirations: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
May 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
June 14 is Trump’s birthday and his military parade in DC — but the biggest story of that day will be the actions we take everywhere else. Join our nationwide day of defiance to show that organized people power is stronger than Trump’s authoritarian aspirations: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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Anyone that claims undocumented people are receiving federal benefits has never had the humiliation of applying for federal benefits.
May 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Anyone that claims undocumented people are receiving federal benefits has never had the humiliation of applying for federal benefits.
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AOC: The math is not adding up. Their claim is that one million undocumented people are on Medicaid. So why are they trying to cut 13.7 million Americans off their healthcare?
May 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
AOC: The math is not adding up. Their claim is that one million undocumented people are on Medicaid. So why are they trying to cut 13.7 million Americans off their healthcare?
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If you're buying concert tickets or booking a hotel, companies are now required to tell you the full price up front. No more tricks or traps.
This is what it looks like when government holds corporations accountable.
This is what it looks like when government holds corporations accountable.
Ticketmaster will finally show the full price of your ticket up front
Now you can see how much Ticketmaster tacks on before you reach checkout.
www.theverge.com
May 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
If you're buying concert tickets or booking a hotel, companies are now required to tell you the full price up front. No more tricks or traps.
This is what it looks like when government holds corporations accountable.
This is what it looks like when government holds corporations accountable.
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Sorry, we promised not to post much today but we had to make a special callout. We forgot to give a proper shoutout to a few places yesterday. Denver and Dallas Fort Worth, you broke records. You were incredible.
April 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Sorry, we promised not to post much today but we had to make a special callout. We forgot to give a proper shoutout to a few places yesterday. Denver and Dallas Fort Worth, you broke records. You were incredible.
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I get that you are frustrated at the Trump administration. They're doing awful shit. But I have gone through about a thousand times how pointless and harmful it is to presume they won't comply with court orders.
NO!
If they don't, they must be held accountable, but don't give in preemptively.
NO!
If they don't, they must be held accountable, but don't give in preemptively.
April 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I get that you are frustrated at the Trump administration. They're doing awful shit. But I have gone through about a thousand times how pointless and harmful it is to presume they won't comply with court orders.
NO!
If they don't, they must be held accountable, but don't give in preemptively.
NO!
If they don't, they must be held accountable, but don't give in preemptively.
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Protecting our public lands also protects our wildlife.
This #WildlifeWeek and beyond, let’s be intentional about conserving our wildlife and the habitats they depend on for future generations.
This #WildlifeWeek and beyond, let’s be intentional about conserving our wildlife and the habitats they depend on for future generations.
April 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Protecting our public lands also protects our wildlife.
This #WildlifeWeek and beyond, let’s be intentional about conserving our wildlife and the habitats they depend on for future generations.
This #WildlifeWeek and beyond, let’s be intentional about conserving our wildlife and the habitats they depend on for future generations.
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Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
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TOMORROW: The House is expected to vote on the GOP's voter suppression bill. To protect fair elections in 2026, we must stop H.R. 22 (we're calling it the "Silencing Americans Act"). Contact your representative ASAP and urge them to vote NO: act.indivisible.org/...
April 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
TOMORROW: The House is expected to vote on the GOP's voter suppression bill. To protect fair elections in 2026, we must stop H.R. 22 (we're calling it the "Silencing Americans Act"). Contact your representative ASAP and urge them to vote NO: act.indivisible.org/...
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Cantwell: "You're telling us in your testimony you want a tariff on semiconductors. I'm saying that the last administration and this organization here passed the CHIPS and Science Act so we could reshore semiconductors. You're not going to win the innovation economy by tariffing semiconductors."
April 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Cantwell: "You're telling us in your testimony you want a tariff on semiconductors. I'm saying that the last administration and this organization here passed the CHIPS and Science Act so we could reshore semiconductors. You're not going to win the innovation economy by tariffing semiconductors."
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When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king, the palace becomes a circus. -Turkish proverb
April 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king, the palace becomes a circus. -Turkish proverb
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Raskin: The basis for this most destructive trade war in the history of the world is the profound economic research and policy writings of one Ron Vera, a completely fictional economist conjured up by Peter Navarro, a real person who Elon Musk just called a moron
April 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Raskin: The basis for this most destructive trade war in the history of the world is the profound economic research and policy writings of one Ron Vera, a completely fictional economist conjured up by Peter Navarro, a real person who Elon Musk just called a moron
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Deeply concerning: US citizen lawyer getting detained and his phone searched on reentering the U.S. at Customs. www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Lawyer for U-M protester detained at airport after spring break trip with family
Dearborn lawyer says feds tried to seize his cellphone at Detroit Metro Airport as he returned from spring break trip with his family.
www.freep.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Deeply concerning: US citizen lawyer getting detained and his phone searched on reentering the U.S. at Customs. www.freep.com/story/news/l...
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This is the best take I've seen on the immediate political impact of Hands Off. A lot of people in power thought "roll over and play dead" was a smart safe strategy. They can either catch up or be left behind.
April 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This is the best take I've seen on the immediate political impact of Hands Off. A lot of people in power thought "roll over and play dead" was a smart safe strategy. They can either catch up or be left behind.
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NEW: Yesterday, the Justice Department sent armed marshals to warn former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer not to disclose internal DOJ information during her Senate testimony.
Today, Oyer is speaking out to condemn the DOJ’s actions and defend the rule of law.
Today, Oyer is speaking out to condemn the DOJ’s actions and defend the rule of law.
April 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
NEW: Yesterday, the Justice Department sent armed marshals to warn former U.S. pardon attorney Liz Oyer not to disclose internal DOJ information during her Senate testimony.
Today, Oyer is speaking out to condemn the DOJ’s actions and defend the rule of law.
Today, Oyer is speaking out to condemn the DOJ’s actions and defend the rule of law.
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Two years ago, we embarked on a trade mission to the UK — a collaboration that resulted in today's MOU signing.
Illinois is in the top states for both imports and exports with the UK, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5B.
I look forward to seeing what we can achieve next.
Illinois is in the top states for both imports and exports with the UK, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5B.
I look forward to seeing what we can achieve next.
April 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Two years ago, we embarked on a trade mission to the UK — a collaboration that resulted in today's MOU signing.
Illinois is in the top states for both imports and exports with the UK, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5B.
I look forward to seeing what we can achieve next.
Illinois is in the top states for both imports and exports with the UK, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $5B.
I look forward to seeing what we can achieve next.
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WARNER: Can you explain how it helps natl security or our trade balance - I loved your fancy Greek formula which was bad math on steroids - how with a trade surplus Australia got hit with a 10% tariff as well?
GREER: Australia has the lowest rate available
WARNER: We have a trade surplus!
GREER: Australia has the lowest rate available
WARNER: We have a trade surplus!
April 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
WARNER: Can you explain how it helps natl security or our trade balance - I loved your fancy Greek formula which was bad math on steroids - how with a trade surplus Australia got hit with a 10% tariff as well?
GREER: Australia has the lowest rate available
WARNER: We have a trade surplus!
GREER: Australia has the lowest rate available
WARNER: We have a trade surplus!
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What’s next? We’re glad you asked.
NEXT WEEK: There’s another congressional recess. With Republicans plotting to gut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the rich, the stakes are high — and both your senators AND representative will be back home. Sign up now to take action locally. 👇
NEXT WEEK: There’s another congressional recess. With Republicans plotting to gut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the rich, the stakes are high — and both your senators AND representative will be back home. Sign up now to take action locally. 👇
April 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
What’s next? We’re glad you asked.
NEXT WEEK: There’s another congressional recess. With Republicans plotting to gut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the rich, the stakes are high — and both your senators AND representative will be back home. Sign up now to take action locally. 👇
NEXT WEEK: There’s another congressional recess. With Republicans plotting to gut Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the rich, the stakes are high — and both your senators AND representative will be back home. Sign up now to take action locally. 👇
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The Pentagon deleted webpages on the Holocaust, on Medal of Honor recipient SGT Henry Johnson, and on Jackie Robinson.
Now they’re banning books on the Holocaust, Maya Angelou’s autobiography, and American history.
It’s despicable.
abc7chicago.com/post/naval-a...
Now they’re banning books on the Holocaust, Maya Angelou’s autobiography, and American history.
It’s despicable.
abc7chicago.com/post/naval-a...
Maya Angelou memoir, Holocaust book are among those pulled from Naval Academy library in DEI purge
Also on the list were historical books on racism, the Ku Klux Klan and the treatment of women, gender and race in art and literature.
abc7chicago.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Pentagon deleted webpages on the Holocaust, on Medal of Honor recipient SGT Henry Johnson, and on Jackie Robinson.
Now they’re banning books on the Holocaust, Maya Angelou’s autobiography, and American history.
It’s despicable.
abc7chicago.com/post/naval-a...
Now they’re banning books on the Holocaust, Maya Angelou’s autobiography, and American history.
It’s despicable.
abc7chicago.com/post/naval-a...
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Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
April 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
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BREAKING NEWS: Senator Brian Schatz is BLOCKING over 300 Trump admin nominations by refusing to let them pass with unanimous consent. "I don't think we should make anything easy going forward,” he said.
BLOCK THEM EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! MORE OF THIS!
BLOCK THEM EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! MORE OF THIS!
April 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Senator Brian Schatz is BLOCKING over 300 Trump admin nominations by refusing to let them pass with unanimous consent. "I don't think we should make anything easy going forward,” he said.
BLOCK THEM EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! MORE OF THIS!
BLOCK THEM EVERY STEP OF THE WAY! MORE OF THIS!
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Yesterday, we sent a historically big message to Trump, Musk, and the GOP — and we also sent a signal to all those who agree with us but have spent the last few months feeling shaken, hopeless, and afraid. #handsoff
April 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Yesterday, we sent a historically big message to Trump, Musk, and the GOP — and we also sent a signal to all those who agree with us but have spent the last few months feeling shaken, hopeless, and afraid. #handsoff
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Where is our humanity?
April 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Where is our humanity?