Lauren LaMack
@laurenlamackova.bsky.social
📍New York City.
Mother, artist, advocate, lover of plants, housing policy wonk.
Housing is a human right.
Mother, artist, advocate, lover of plants, housing policy wonk.
Housing is a human right.
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"The path to this crisis of a 1.4% rental vacancy rate and a 70% increase in home prices since 2010 has been paved by a failure to build enough affordable homes fast enough..."
@newkingsdems.bsky.social @tonymelone.bsky.social + @BKYoungDems @carloscalz07.bsky.social
@newkingsdems.bsky.social @tonymelone.bsky.social + @BKYoungDems @carloscalz07.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"The path to this crisis of a 1.4% rental vacancy rate and a 70% increase in home prices since 2010 has been paved by a failure to build enough affordable homes fast enough..."
@newkingsdems.bsky.social @tonymelone.bsky.social + @BKYoungDems @carloscalz07.bsky.social
@newkingsdems.bsky.social @tonymelone.bsky.social + @BKYoungDems @carloscalz07.bsky.social
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My other rule is, never cancel publicly, only privately, but accept publicly (e.g. a WhatsApp group or group email).
A public acceptance encourages others to follow suit; you don't want that to happen for cancellations.
A public acceptance encourages others to follow suit; you don't want that to happen for cancellations.
October 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
My other rule is, never cancel publicly, only privately, but accept publicly (e.g. a WhatsApp group or group email).
A public acceptance encourages others to follow suit; you don't want that to happen for cancellations.
A public acceptance encourages others to follow suit; you don't want that to happen for cancellations.
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shout out to the “Hot Girls 4 Zohran” page for a great ballot question explainer and endorsement of voting YES on ballot measures 2-4
October 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
shout out to the “Hot Girls 4 Zohran” page for a great ballot question explainer and endorsement of voting YES on ballot measures 2-4
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Vibe shift in the culture towards earnestness
October 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Vibe shift in the culture towards earnestness
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“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
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can't believe it's 2025 and i'm stressed about tariffs and measles, like am i a character in an american girl book
March 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
can't believe it's 2025 and i'm stressed about tariffs and measles, like am i a character in an american girl book
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Freddie Mercury didn't go into the studio and nail the vocals for "The Show Must Go On" in one take while dying of AIDS for you to despair and give up now. Take the time you need, but then get up and get back out there.
The show must go on.
The show must go on.
February 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Freddie Mercury didn't go into the studio and nail the vocals for "The Show Must Go On" in one take while dying of AIDS for you to despair and give up now. Take the time you need, but then get up and get back out there.
The show must go on.
The show must go on.
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Hey. NYers. Do me a favor and support the following assembly bills:
NY A05464 aka the Freedom to Read Act, which will protect libraries & librarians
&
NY A05416 aka the Books Save Lives Act, which will require school libraries to maintain a collection of diverse books
here's how🧵
NY A05464 aka the Freedom to Read Act, which will protect libraries & librarians
&
NY A05416 aka the Books Save Lives Act, which will require school libraries to maintain a collection of diverse books
here's how🧵
February 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Hey. NYers. Do me a favor and support the following assembly bills:
NY A05464 aka the Freedom to Read Act, which will protect libraries & librarians
&
NY A05416 aka the Books Save Lives Act, which will require school libraries to maintain a collection of diverse books
here's how🧵
NY A05464 aka the Freedom to Read Act, which will protect libraries & librarians
&
NY A05416 aka the Books Save Lives Act, which will require school libraries to maintain a collection of diverse books
here's how🧵
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"Nowhere in the country have rents declined as much as they have in Austin — now 22% off the peak reached in August 2023, according to Redfin. The median asking rent is $1,399 per month, down $400 in less than three years"
#YIMBYworks
#YIMBYworks
Austin rents tumble 22% from peak on massive home building spree
The Texas capital has become the poster child for advocates who say the only way out of the U.S. housing crisis is building more homes.
www.expressnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:33 AM
"Nowhere in the country have rents declined as much as they have in Austin — now 22% off the peak reached in August 2023, according to Redfin. The median asking rent is $1,399 per month, down $400 in less than three years"
#YIMBYworks
#YIMBYworks
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The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
www.npr.org
February 28, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
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It is February 28 tomorrow.
This means a total and complete economic blackout.
This means buying nothing.
AT ALL
Not even your coffee!
This means a total and complete economic blackout.
This means buying nothing.
AT ALL
Not even your coffee!
February 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It is February 28 tomorrow.
This means a total and complete economic blackout.
This means buying nothing.
AT ALL
Not even your coffee!
This means a total and complete economic blackout.
This means buying nothing.
AT ALL
Not even your coffee!
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"the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the dismissal of more than 1,000 employees who had served for less than two years. That included researchers working on cancer treatment, opioid addiction, prosthetics and burn pit exposure, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Democrat, said Thursday."
February 16, 2025 at 3:48 AM
"the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the dismissal of more than 1,000 employees who had served for less than two years. That included researchers working on cancer treatment, opioid addiction, prosthetics and burn pit exposure, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Democrat, said Thursday."
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The world's richest man is taking food and medicine from the world's poorest children
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
Opinion | The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children
I’ve seen U.S.A.I.D. operate around the world, and it’s not woke — it’s lifesaving.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The world's richest man is taking food and medicine from the world's poorest children
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
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If there is a politician, org, or media outlet doing something you like right now - whether it's a filibuster, mobilizing protests filing lawsuits, writing stories, or (ahem) recruiting local candidates - say thank you with your $$. The way we get more of the good stuff is by funding it.
February 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
If there is a politician, org, or media outlet doing something you like right now - whether it's a filibuster, mobilizing protests filing lawsuits, writing stories, or (ahem) recruiting local candidates - say thank you with your $$. The way we get more of the good stuff is by funding it.
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Schumer announces that all 47 Democrats will vote against confirming Russ Vought as OMB director.
"We are united in our agreement that Russell Vought is a dangerous and destructive choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget."
"We are united in our agreement that Russell Vought is a dangerous and destructive choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget."
February 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Schumer announces that all 47 Democrats will vote against confirming Russ Vought as OMB director.
"We are united in our agreement that Russell Vought is a dangerous and destructive choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget."
"We are united in our agreement that Russell Vought is a dangerous and destructive choice to lead the Office of Management and Budget."
When I moved away from my farming community hometown, I was shocked at how little people were taught about where our food comes from and how it’s grown. That’s apparent now as these tariffs loom. We need to teach each other more about our food.
February 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
When I moved away from my farming community hometown, I was shocked at how little people were taught about where our food comes from and how it’s grown. That’s apparent now as these tariffs loom. We need to teach each other more about our food.
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I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
January 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I honestly believe our most powerful position in a toxic time that feeds on cynicism, apathy,& despair is to genuinely care and act for a better world.
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
Cynicism is our enemy. We should check it, incl. on the left. It’s not intellectually superior. It’s the virus they’re trying to infect us with. NO
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Senators’ phones have been ringing off the hook with nonstop calls from hospitals, police departments, volunteer firefighters, food pantries, drug treatment centers, on and on and on.
January 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Senators’ phones have been ringing off the hook with nonstop calls from hospitals, police departments, volunteer firefighters, food pantries, drug treatment centers, on and on and on.
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Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the accounts of several abortion pill providers and hid the providers from appearing in search and recommendations. nyti.ms/4h3PF1x
January 24, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Instagram and Facebook have recently blurred, blocked or removed posts from two abortion pill providers. Instagram also suspended the accounts of several abortion pill providers and hid the providers from appearing in search and recommendations. nyti.ms/4h3PF1x
I may be single handedly keeping the post office in operation with all the snail mail I send
January 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I may be single handedly keeping the post office in operation with all the snail mail I send
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When a single billionaire can accumulate more money in 10 seconds than their employees make in one year, while workers struggle to meet the basic cost of rent and medicine, then yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
Billionaires Should Not Exist
Yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.
www.teenvogue.com
January 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
When a single billionaire can accumulate more money in 10 seconds than their employees make in one year, while workers struggle to meet the basic cost of rent and medicine, then yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
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It's going to be irrelevant soon. The main thing is to spread the message as far and wide as possible that BlueSky is the new (old / original) Twitter. The concept of Twitter, its usefulness, its place in the world is established. There's a need for it. People just need to know it's called BlueSky.
January 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM
It's going to be irrelevant soon. The main thing is to spread the message as far and wide as possible that BlueSky is the new (old / original) Twitter. The concept of Twitter, its usefulness, its place in the world is established. There's a need for it. People just need to know it's called BlueSky.
Heeeeey pals good morning!
November 10, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Heeeeey pals good morning!