Laura Sydell
@lsydell.bsky.social
Recovering NPR Correspondent, Screenwriter, podcaster
Just something to note when they talk about blue cities being dens of crime. www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/b...
Crime Is Nonpartisan (Published 2023)
www.nytimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Just something to note when they talk about blue cities being dens of crime. www.nytimes.com/2023/08/31/b...
Too many Kens in this world. My advisors and I are heading to Barbie Land to make a plan. When we get back, watch out.
May 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Too many Kens in this world. My advisors and I are heading to Barbie Land to make a plan. When we get back, watch out.
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"Today, RIGHT NOW, you have the most power you'll ever have in the current fight against authoritarianism in America."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
www.theatlantic.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
"Today, RIGHT NOW, you have the most power you'll ever have in the current fight against authoritarianism in America."
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Please share. This is a major escalation in Trump’s war on the rule of law. Who knows what judge will be next. apple.news/Af0Dji1MPS0m...
FBI arrests Wisconsin judge on charges of obstructing immigrant arrest — The Washington Post
Judge Hannah Dugan’s arrest is the first known instance of the Trump administration charging a local official with interfering on immigration enforcement.
apple.news
April 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Please share. This is a major escalation in Trump’s war on the rule of law. Who knows what judge will be next. apple.news/Af0Dji1MPS0m...
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Resistence is NOT futile
Marriott’s CEO said it straight: “We welcome all… we create opportunities for all… that’s who we are as a company.”
He went back to his hotel to find 40K emails from Marriott associates worldwide saying “thank you.”
Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up.
Marriott still has my business.
He went back to his hotel to find 40K emails from Marriott associates worldwide saying “thank you.”
Plenty of CEOs talk. Capuano showed up.
Marriott still has my business.
April 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Resistence is NOT futile
Most US Nobel Laureates were either born outside the USA or their parents were. In the Fortune 500, ~45% of the companies were founded by immigrants or their children.
April 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Most US Nobel Laureates were either born outside the USA or their parents were. In the Fortune 500, ~45% of the companies were founded by immigrants or their children.
Spring in Ojai! Woo hoo!
April 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Spring in Ojai! Woo hoo!
Now they’re targeting American citizens at the border?!
They’re going to keep pushing until something stops them.
Deeply concerning: US citizen lawyer getting detained and his phone searched on reentering the U.S. at Customs. www.freep.com/story/news/l...
April 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Now they’re targeting American citizens at the border?!
This is what a leader looks like. Finally, a Democrat who gets it. Watch this speech by Governor Jay Pritzger. youtu.be/WN1c6mCitIk?...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL) Speaks at the 2025 HRC Los Angeles Dinner
YouTube video by Human Rights Campaign
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March 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is what a leader looks like. Finally, a Democrat who gets it. Watch this speech by Governor Jay Pritzger. youtu.be/WN1c6mCitIk?...
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
March 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
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Meanwhile in Hungary, tens of thousands take to the streets of Budapest to protest Viktor Orban.
"Our time has come!" proclaimed opposition leader Peter Magyar.
May it be so.
"Our time has come!" proclaimed opposition leader Peter Magyar.
May it be so.
March 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Meanwhile in Hungary, tens of thousands take to the streets of Budapest to protest Viktor Orban.
"Our time has come!" proclaimed opposition leader Peter Magyar.
May it be so.
"Our time has come!" proclaimed opposition leader Peter Magyar.
May it be so.
I’m not a conspiracy theorist kind of gal, but I am stating to see real evidence that Trump stole the election: www.planetcritical.com/p/cyber-secu...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Biden-Harris cybersecurity lead issues another urgent call for forensic audit of 2024 election
Jackie Singh, cybersecurity lead for Biden 2020, has written to the president - calling for a forensic audit into the 2024 election result
www.thecanary.co
March 14, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I’m not a conspiracy theorist kind of gal, but I am stating to see real evidence that Trump stole the election: www.planetcritical.com/p/cyber-secu...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
www.thecanary.co/global/world...
Sadly, I agree
When the fascist regime impacts regular Americans (specifically the ones not paying attention) in a significant and negative way, will they fight back?
That's what will determine whether American fascism cements or not.
That's what will determine whether American fascism cements or not.
March 12, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Sadly, I agree
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Lucky me. Brunch with the brilliant and amazing Todd Haynes visiting @bampfa to kick off a celebration of his films. I saw “I’m Not Here, “ again. Great to see this very unconventional and poetic take on the life of Bob Dylan. If you’re in the Bay Area go see his films at the BAMPFA festival.
March 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Lucky me. Brunch with the brilliant and amazing Todd Haynes visiting @bampfa to kick off a celebration of his films. I saw “I’m Not Here, “ again. Great to see this very unconventional and poetic take on the life of Bob Dylan. If you’re in the Bay Area go see his films at the BAMPFA festival.
Serious question: the media and many Democrats are saying the party isn’t doing enough to fight back. Given that they have no actual power right now, what is it they should be doing?
March 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Serious question: the media and many Democrats are saying the party isn’t doing enough to fight back. Given that they have no actual power right now, what is it they should be doing?
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(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
Pro Ukraine protests in Santa Monica
February 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Pro Ukraine protests in Santa Monica
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If you like this idea, please share. How about a national protest of elders? Only people over 60 who remember what it’s like to live with a functioning government that helps Americans. It would be hard to sick armed police or military on them without moral outrage from Americans.
February 22, 2025 at 3:35 AM
If you like this idea, please share. How about a national protest of elders? Only people over 60 who remember what it’s like to live with a functioning government that helps Americans. It would be hard to sick armed police or military on them without moral outrage from Americans.
If you like this idea, please share. How about a national protest of elders? Only people over 60 who remember what it’s like to live with a functioning government that helps Americans. It would be hard to sick armed police or military on them without moral outrage from Americans.
February 22, 2025 at 3:35 AM
If you like this idea, please share. How about a national protest of elders? Only people over 60 who remember what it’s like to live with a functioning government that helps Americans. It would be hard to sick armed police or military on them without moral outrage from Americans.
National Day of Action to support federal workers and federal services. The union guy who shared this with me said he expected a lot of federal employees to show up at the San Francisco version (more below), which is at 999 Van Ness/ the Tesla dealership here.
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Federal Services Are Under Attack: Fight Back!
Federal workers keep America running—now we need your support. We make sure Social Security checks arrive, veterans get care, and disaster victims get help. But Musk wants to fire the people keeping y...
actionnetwork.org
February 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Just keeps getting worse at the Wapo
February 17, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Just keeps getting worse at the Wapo
Spead the word that on Feb. 28th there is a consumer boycott. Don't buy anything to show the powers that be that it's the people who have the power. Spread the word.
February 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Spead the word that on Feb. 28th there is a consumer boycott. Don't buy anything to show the powers that be that it's the people who have the power. Spread the word.
@crooked.com what do you guys know about this effort? Is it worth supporting? generalstrikeus.com
The General Strike
The General strike -the people united shall never be stopped. If we strike together we can make true real change. Sign the strike card today.
generalstrikeus.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:30 AM
@crooked.com what do you guys know about this effort? Is it worth supporting? generalstrikeus.com