Laurie Wiegler
@lauriewiegler.bsky.social
Scribo ergo sum. King's College London (M.A. 18th c. studies) and San Francisco State (B.A. English/Creative Writing) alumna. Love cats and not afraid to say so. Journalist for hire: muckrack.com/laurie-wiegler.
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year Is ‘Cloud Dancer’ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/s... Good lord, these "experts" are snarky and also woky. White has existed before the Black Lives Matter movement, before slavery, before @nytimes.com. Great choice, #Pantone! #white
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year Is ‘Cloud Dancer’
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December 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year Is ‘Cloud Dancer’ www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/s... Good lord, these "experts" are snarky and also woky. White has existed before the Black Lives Matter movement, before slavery, before @nytimes.com. Great choice, #Pantone! #white
Lately, I've become obsessed with #PeterFalk, whose career arc is far more fascinating than I'd ever imagined. What's more, I've been staying in #Hartford, and turns out he started his career here. Further, he worked just 5 minutes from where I'm staying. #Columbo Sad he died of #Alzheimers in 2011.
December 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Lately, I've become obsessed with #PeterFalk, whose career arc is far more fascinating than I'd ever imagined. What's more, I've been staying in #Hartford, and turns out he started his career here. Further, he worked just 5 minutes from where I'm staying. #Columbo Sad he died of #Alzheimers in 2011.
My #satirical take on a president who wagged the dog to promote the proliferation of #NationalGuardsmen in #DC, with a word at the end to the victims/families. www.linkedin.com/pulse/nation...
National Guard shootings: an inconvenient truth
Dear reader: this is fiction. We hope.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
My #satirical take on a president who wagged the dog to promote the proliferation of #NationalGuardsmen in #DC, with a word at the end to the victims/families. www.linkedin.com/pulse/nation...
Thought-provoking feature in @washingtonian.com on the importance and proliferation of street art, posters, and music as a proxy for more aggressive rebellion toward government. *Not that I matter, but I'm not keen on the ultra-loud music in residential areas* #DC washingtonian.com/2025/11/20/h...
How DC Resists Through Protest Art
Posters, go-go bands, murals, and more: Washington has a long history of fighting the power—and the government—through creative and colorful dissent.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Thought-provoking feature in @washingtonian.com on the importance and proliferation of street art, posters, and music as a proxy for more aggressive rebellion toward government. *Not that I matter, but I'm not keen on the ultra-loud music in residential areas* #DC washingtonian.com/2025/11/20/h...
Really disturbed to hear about the shooting of two #NationalGuard near Farragut West Metro, where I was twice this year. They were both shot in the head. This is terrifying. I am so sorry. My thoughts are with them and their families. #DC #shooting www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/m...
2 National Guard members in critical condition after ambush near White House
Two West Virginia National Guardsmen have died after a shooting on Wednesday, right next to Farragut Square Park and two blocks north of the White House.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Really disturbed to hear about the shooting of two #NationalGuard near Farragut West Metro, where I was twice this year. They were both shot in the head. This is terrifying. I am so sorry. My thoughts are with them and their families. #DC #shooting www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/m...
Her Father Wrote ‘On the Road.’ She Lived Her Own Version. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b... I want to read this. #JanKerouac Coming from SF, having a creative writing degree, growing up in the 70s,we all thought we were Kerouac. this poor young woman. Why are so many famous male writers jerks?
Her Father Wrote ‘On the Road.’ She Lived Her Own Version.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Her Father Wrote ‘On the Road.’ She Lived Her Own Version. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/b... I want to read this. #JanKerouac Coming from SF, having a creative writing degree, growing up in the 70s,we all thought we were Kerouac. this poor young woman. Why are so many famous male writers jerks?
For those who followed the #JamalKhashoggi case, first as a missing journalist, and then as dismembered victim, the news is sickening. My heart goes out to his family and friends;
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staff r even more horrified than I, I'm sure #SaudiPrince #Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
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staff r even more horrified than I, I'm sure #SaudiPrince #Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
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November 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
For those who followed the #JamalKhashoggi case, first as a missing journalist, and then as dismembered victim, the news is sickening. My heart goes out to his family and friends;
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staff r even more horrified than I, I'm sure #SaudiPrince #Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
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staff r even more horrified than I, I'm sure #SaudiPrince #Trump www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
My heart goes out to @jimmykimmel.com on the passing of his dear friend #CletoEscobedoIII. I have never cried so much hearing someone tell the story of loss. Jimmy, you know how to love and he was lucky to have you as a friend. My condolences to Cleto's mom and dad (Cleto II) and family. So sad.
November 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
My heart goes out to @jimmykimmel.com on the passing of his dear friend #CletoEscobedoIII. I have never cried so much hearing someone tell the story of loss. Jimmy, you know how to love and he was lucky to have you as a friend. My condolences to Cleto's mom and dad (Cleto II) and family. So sad.
My former neighbors! Congrats, Governor Elect.
Government shutdowns disproportionately hurt Virginians — regardless of party affiliation.
November 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
My former neighbors! Congrats, Governor Elect.
I enjoyed this piece by David French @nytopinion.nytimes.com . My guy George III (subj of my diss. at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) was infinitely kinder, smarter and more faithful to his wife than you-know-who. One of the Founders’ Worst Fears Has Been Realized www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/o...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I enjoyed this piece by David French @nytopinion.nytimes.com . My guy George III (subj of my diss. at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) was infinitely kinder, smarter and more faithful to his wife than you-know-who. One of the Founders’ Worst Fears Has Been Realized www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/o...
Let's go, Governor! You know the meaning of "Sic semper tyrannis" and this progress could not be more exciting. #AbigailSpanberger #Virginia #Elections #US
Thank you, Virginia! It is the honor of my lifetime to be elected your next Governor.
November 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Let's go, Governor! You know the meaning of "Sic semper tyrannis" and this progress could not be more exciting. #AbigailSpanberger #Virginia #Elections #US
Congrats, @abigailspanberger.com! Tho it's humbling u were born the year I grad from h.s. u bring hope back to the Commonwealth, my home in '17 and future home. #Virginia All best! #AbigailSpanberger Promising Pragmatism, Spanberger Is Virginia’s First Female Governor www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
Promising Pragmatism, Spanberger Is Virginia’s First Female Governor
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November 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Congrats, @abigailspanberger.com! Tho it's humbling u were born the year I grad from h.s. u bring hope back to the Commonwealth, my home in '17 and future home. #Virginia All best! #AbigailSpanberger Promising Pragmatism, Spanberger Is Virginia’s First Female Governor www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
My ancestors (2 of them) didn't fight in the #AmericanRevolution, nor my late Uncle John Kammerdiener fight in Vietnam (after being #1 #WestPoint in 1961) so I, their descendant and niece, could go #hungry. Get your act together, #USgovernment #governmentshutdown #SNAP youtu.be/sKa1lJhw7uY
Reopen the government in a SNAP
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October 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
My ancestors (2 of them) didn't fight in the #AmericanRevolution, nor my late Uncle John Kammerdiener fight in Vietnam (after being #1 #WestPoint in 1961) so I, their descendant and niece, could go #hungry. Get your act together, #USgovernment #governmentshutdown #SNAP youtu.be/sKa1lJhw7uY
Being #hungry in #America: I want to hear from you or anyone you know who will be affected by the #SNAP cuts. I am affected and plan to be a part of this series, unless the #governmentshutdown ends. PM. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
Food Banks Brace for Overwhelming Demand as SNAP Cutoff Looms
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October 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Being #hungry in #America: I want to hear from you or anyone you know who will be affected by the #SNAP cuts. I am affected and plan to be a part of this series, unless the #governmentshutdown ends. PM. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...
Wow, I reported on Hurricane Katrina. I brace myself for news of #Melissa's impact. My love to all in its path. #Jamaica #Cat5
Three Category 5 hurricanes this year. Only the second time we know of that we've had more than two in one season (2005 had 4). 🧪
Hurricane Melissa Is the Third Category 5 Storm This Year—That's Only Happened Once Before
This is only the second time we’ve had more than two Category 5 storms in a single Atlantic hurricane season
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October 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Wow, I reported on Hurricane Katrina. I brace myself for news of #Melissa's impact. My love to all in its path. #Jamaica #Cat5
This was outstanding, and thank you RIck for caring as much as you do. Anthony is certainly knowledgeable -- and well traveled! #civilliberties
More than 6,000 people joined @aclu.org's Anthony Romero and me live on Monday Night Travel last night for a timely discussion on the importance and fragility of civil liberties — both at home and abroad.
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Travel, Freedom, and Our Rights with Rick Steves and ACLU’s Anthony Romero
Enjoy our live Monday Night Travel party with this video recorded on October 20, 2025.
Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union and an enthusiastic traveler, joins Ric...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:19 AM
This was outstanding, and thank you RIck for caring as much as you do. Anthony is certainly knowledgeable -- and well traveled! #civilliberties
Instead of the angry finger-pointing, can we just for one day agree that it is horrible and monstrous to shoot another human? On behalf of my family, we send love to the Kirks and to all the children, parents and innocents who fall victim to senseless gun violence.
September 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Brilliant. Now I hope @nexstarmedia.bsky.social will wake up, smell the coffee, and quit being idiots. I'm in #Connecticut and Jimmy's not on. Now, I do watch @colbertlateshow.bsky.social 1st always, but I want the option. We #Americans deserve the option! #JimmyKimmel
As I was saying…
Jimmy Kimmel is Back!
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September 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Brilliant. Now I hope @nexstarmedia.bsky.social will wake up, smell the coffee, and quit being idiots. I'm in #Connecticut and Jimmy's not on. Now, I do watch @colbertlateshow.bsky.social 1st always, but I want the option. We #Americans deserve the option! #JimmyKimmel
I hope that people are paying attention to the invasion of this species, not welcome but making itself at home. #Spottedlanternfly #Connecticut #Northeast #invasivespecies ctgreenliving.blogspot.com/2025/09/inva...
Invasion of the Spotted Lanternfly
You may have first seen the red and black-winged creature fluttering about your lawn, or outside the store or on a walk with your family. Y...
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September 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I hope that people are paying attention to the invasion of this species, not welcome but making itself at home. #Spottedlanternfly #Connecticut #Northeast #invasivespecies ctgreenliving.blogspot.com/2025/09/inva...
My piece for @linkedin.com on what the #JimmyKimmel ouster portends not only for late night, but the country, framed historically. www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-s...
When a small man kills Kimmel's show, step on him
By Erin Scott, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Is laughter so threatening to our cankled, incurious president that he has to kill off all the best shows? I wish I were in LA, my hometown, today. ...
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September 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
My piece for @linkedin.com on what the #JimmyKimmel ouster portends not only for late night, but the country, framed historically. www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-s...
#neverforget The woman in this photo with me (hat) did not die on Nine Eleven but she died in 2008. She was the one who told me about my late colleagues, sixteen, who perished at #Windowsontheworld #NineEleven 9-11-memories.blogspot.com/2012/09/ther...
There but for the grace of God
I'm not a terribly religious person. As a half-Jew baptised a Southern Baptist and then introduced to Buddhism, Atheism and Just Not Paying ...
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September 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
#neverforget The woman in this photo with me (hat) did not die on Nine Eleven but she died in 2008. She was the one who told me about my late colleagues, sixteen, who perished at #Windowsontheworld #NineEleven 9-11-memories.blogspot.com/2012/09/ther...
We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o... #RFKJr #CDC
Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
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September 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o... #RFKJr #CDC
#MaureenDowd takes down the Stupid leader oif the U.S.: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o... @nytimes.com
Opinion | Trump’s Slavish Stupidity
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August 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
#MaureenDowd takes down the Stupid leader oif the U.S.: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o... @nytimes.com
An Evening With the Central Park Coyotes www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n... Sounds good in theory but alas, dear Romeo, I am too shy for thy wolfish pranks. Fangs! They alarm me, dear Juliet! #CentralPark #Coyotes (Good story from my birthday, Aug 19) #NewYork
An Evening With the Central Park Coyotes
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August 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
An Evening With the Central Park Coyotes www.nytimes.com/2025/08/19/n... Sounds good in theory but alas, dear Romeo, I am too shy for thy wolfish pranks. Fangs! They alarm me, dear Juliet! #CentralPark #Coyotes (Good story from my birthday, Aug 19) #NewYork
Two degrees of desperation open.substack.com/pub/lauriewi... My essay on how the so-called "#homeless" may not fit your comfortable stereotype. #KingsCollegeLondon #EliteUniversities #Intelligence #GenderedAgeism #Women #Struggle #Families #Prejudice #Judgment #Difficulty
Two degrees of desperation
How a master's from an elite university does not guarantee success ... or even a home
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August 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Two degrees of desperation open.substack.com/pub/lauriewi... My essay on how the so-called "#homeless" may not fit your comfortable stereotype. #KingsCollegeLondon #EliteUniversities #Intelligence #GenderedAgeism #Women #Struggle #Families #Prejudice #Judgment #Difficulty