Laurie Johnson
@lauriegj87.bsky.social
I’m angry as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!
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Last week, activist @zoerosenberg.bsky.social was found guilty of trespassing and conspiracy after taking four chickens from a slaughterhouse truck in Petaluma, California. Now, she faces more than five years in prison, something @dxeofficial.bsky.social activists view as a necessary risk.
November 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Last week, activist @zoerosenberg.bsky.social was found guilty of trespassing and conspiracy after taking four chickens from a slaughterhouse truck in Petaluma, California. Now, she faces more than five years in prison, something @dxeofficial.bsky.social activists view as a necessary risk.
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President Donald Trump issued a warning to courts that might stand in the ways of his tariffs policy.
Trump issues warning to courts who attempt to block tariffs policy
www.newsweek.com
August 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
President Donald Trump issued a warning to courts that might stand in the ways of his tariffs policy.
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Hundreds rally near Downing Street as delegation delivers letter to UK government calling for sanctions on Israel.
Jewish Britons decry ban on Palestine Action as ‘illegitimate, unethical’
Hundreds rally near Downing Street as delegation delivers letter to UK government calling for sanctions on Israel.
bit.ly
August 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hundreds rally near Downing Street as delegation delivers letter to UK government calling for sanctions on Israel.
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Politics was inescapable at the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary concert in San Francisco. Fans say Donald Trump’s presidency is antithetical to their “be kind” ethos
Deadheads hope to “make America grateful again”
The band’s 60th anniversary concerts show how much San Francisco has changed
econ.st
August 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Politics was inescapable at the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary concert in San Francisco. Fans say Donald Trump’s presidency is antithetical to their “be kind” ethos
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Kansas governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration for federal funding losses | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
Kansas governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration for federal funding losses • Kansas Reflector
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly joined 22 other states and Washington, D.C., in suing the Trump administration for terminating federal funding, which she said has led to cuts to state agriculture, health and ...
kansasreflector.com
August 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Kansas governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration for federal funding losses | via @anna-writes.bsky.social #ksleg
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A report by UK-China Transparency, based on anonymous testimony from scholars, paints a picture of ‘transnational repression’ taking place at universities
Chinese students ‘pressured to spy’ on UK campuses
A report by UK-China Transparency, based on anonymous testimony from scholars, paints a picture of ‘transnational repression’ taking place at universities
www.thetimes.com
August 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A report by UK-China Transparency, based on anonymous testimony from scholars, paints a picture of ‘transnational repression’ taking place at universities
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Via @bensolis1.bsky.social & @michiganadvance.com & @wisconsinexaminer.com: A coalition of 15 state attorneys general have filed a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s effort to restrict access to medically-necessary care for transgender, intersex and nonbinary youth.
AGs from 15 states sue to block attacks on medically necessary care for transgender youth | Alabama Reflector
The lawsuit challenges recent federal action to deter doctors and medical providers from offering gender affirming care to youth under the age of 19 years old.
alabamareflector.com
August 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Via @bensolis1.bsky.social & @michiganadvance.com & @wisconsinexaminer.com: A coalition of 15 state attorneys general have filed a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s effort to restrict access to medically-necessary care for transgender, intersex and nonbinary youth.
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Are you stressed about the price of groceries?
The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds
About half of all Americans say the cost of groceries is a “major” source of stress in their life right now.
trib.al
August 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Are you stressed about the price of groceries?
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The firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head is the latest in Trump’s war on reality.
At the height of the pandemic, Trump attempted an eerily similar tactic to pressure agencies to lower the number of reported Covid-19 cases—but it didn’t work then. And it won’t work now.
trib.al/Orf7ysM
At the height of the pandemic, Trump attempted an eerily similar tactic to pressure agencies to lower the number of reported Covid-19 cases—but it didn’t work then. And it won’t work now.
trib.al/Orf7ysM
Trump Is Desperately Trying to Rig Economic Data in His Favor
The firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics is the latest front in the president’s war on objective reality.
trib.al
August 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics head is the latest in Trump’s war on reality.
At the height of the pandemic, Trump attempted an eerily similar tactic to pressure agencies to lower the number of reported Covid-19 cases—but it didn’t work then. And it won’t work now.
trib.al/Orf7ysM
At the height of the pandemic, Trump attempted an eerily similar tactic to pressure agencies to lower the number of reported Covid-19 cases—but it didn’t work then. And it won’t work now.
trib.al/Orf7ysM
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Texas Democrats on Monday prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters.
Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map
Texas Democrats on Monday successfully prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump.
www.chicagotribune.com
August 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Texas Democrats on Monday prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters.
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Israeli media is reporting that Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli army to expand its offensive in Gaza and reoccupy the entire Strip.
Reports: Netanyahu orders Israeli army to conquer all of Gaza
Israeli media is reporting that Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli army to expand its offensive in Gaza and reoccupy the entire Strip.
therealnews.com
August 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Israeli media is reporting that Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli army to expand its offensive in Gaza and reoccupy the entire Strip.
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More of this, please.
August 4, 2025 at 1:33 AM
More of this, please.
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illinois gov. JB pritzker responds to ken paxton's threat to arrest TX democrats who fled the state: "they're here in illinois. we're going to do everything we can to protect every single one of them."
August 4, 2025 at 2:35 AM
illinois gov. JB pritzker responds to ken paxton's threat to arrest TX democrats who fled the state: "they're here in illinois. we're going to do everything we can to protect every single one of them."
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Reuters) - Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Friday to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia.
Newsdeck: Dozens protest in Malaysia against Trump nominee for US envoy
www.dailymaverick.co.za
July 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Reuters) - Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Friday to protest against the proposed appointment of Nick Adams, a self-styled "alpha male" influencer, as the United States' envoy to Malaysia.
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📺 A chairde Gael,
The propaganda wing of the regime has just contacted us.
They WILL put our set from Glasto today on iPlayer this evening for your viewing pleasure.
The crowd expected today is far greater than West Holts capacity so "you'll need to be very early to catch us father...VERY EARLY"
The propaganda wing of the regime has just contacted us.
They WILL put our set from Glasto today on iPlayer this evening for your viewing pleasure.
The crowd expected today is far greater than West Holts capacity so "you'll need to be very early to catch us father...VERY EARLY"
June 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📺 A chairde Gael,
The propaganda wing of the regime has just contacted us.
They WILL put our set from Glasto today on iPlayer this evening for your viewing pleasure.
The crowd expected today is far greater than West Holts capacity so "you'll need to be very early to catch us father...VERY EARLY"
The propaganda wing of the regime has just contacted us.
They WILL put our set from Glasto today on iPlayer this evening for your viewing pleasure.
The crowd expected today is far greater than West Holts capacity so "you'll need to be very early to catch us father...VERY EARLY"
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🇺🇸 NO KINGS DAY LIVE
Join Jen Rubin, April Ryan, and fellow Contrarians for real-time resistance reports
⭐️ Guests:
Heather Cox Richardson
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Gov. Wes Moore
Jim Acosta
Amy McGrath
Dan Pfeiffer
David Litt
LIVE 📍 Saturday, 6pm et/ 3pm pt
Subscribe now: contrarian.substack.com
Join Jen Rubin, April Ryan, and fellow Contrarians for real-time resistance reports
⭐️ Guests:
Heather Cox Richardson
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Gov. Wes Moore
Jim Acosta
Amy McGrath
Dan Pfeiffer
David Litt
LIVE 📍 Saturday, 6pm et/ 3pm pt
Subscribe now: contrarian.substack.com
June 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🇺🇸 NO KINGS DAY LIVE
Join Jen Rubin, April Ryan, and fellow Contrarians for real-time resistance reports
⭐️ Guests:
Heather Cox Richardson
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Gov. Wes Moore
Jim Acosta
Amy McGrath
Dan Pfeiffer
David Litt
LIVE 📍 Saturday, 6pm et/ 3pm pt
Subscribe now: contrarian.substack.com
Join Jen Rubin, April Ryan, and fellow Contrarians for real-time resistance reports
⭐️ Guests:
Heather Cox Richardson
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Gov. Wes Moore
Jim Acosta
Amy McGrath
Dan Pfeiffer
David Litt
LIVE 📍 Saturday, 6pm et/ 3pm pt
Subscribe now: contrarian.substack.com
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#TraitorTrump Trump is a sellout.
@jensstoltenberg.bsky.social @donald-tusk.bsky.social @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu@europarleuropa.eu @president.europarl.europa.eu @pulseofeurope.bsky.social @brasil.gov.br @claudiasheinbaum.bsky.social @rci.bsky.social @liberal.ca.web.brid.gy @efjeurope.bsky.social
@jensstoltenberg.bsky.social @donald-tusk.bsky.social @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu@europarleuropa.eu @president.europarl.europa.eu @pulseofeurope.bsky.social @brasil.gov.br @claudiasheinbaum.bsky.social @rci.bsky.social @liberal.ca.web.brid.gy @efjeurope.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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My eldest daughter Claudia once asked me why there isn’t a provision that says that convicted felons can’t be president and this was *exactly* my answer
April 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
My eldest daughter Claudia once asked me why there isn’t a provision that says that convicted felons can’t be president and this was *exactly* my answer
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We're so happy that Kailo has found a home with an amazing forever family! Our program Paws Of Love gives a goldendoodle puppy and a year of puppy care costs to those who have been directly affected by gun violence. If you or someone you know has been directly affected, visit the link in our bio.
April 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We're so happy that Kailo has found a home with an amazing forever family! Our program Paws Of Love gives a goldendoodle puppy and a year of puppy care costs to those who have been directly affected by gun violence. If you or someone you know has been directly affected, visit the link in our bio.
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So depressed today. IDK how to get through another x years of this shit 😞
April 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
So depressed today. IDK how to get through another x years of this shit 😞