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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 4h

Finished off No Kings Day in our hometown, Asheville, NC, marching with thousands of neighbors and friends who love this country and are standing up and speaking out for our democracy.

Oh, and I was quoted on CNN. THIS is what democracy looks like!

#NoKings

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 4h

Thanks so much for all you do, Ezra and Leah.

My wife and I attended two protests today. Started the day in ruby-red, small-town Hendersonville, NC, and bookended the day with a MASSIVE crowd in Asheville, NC.

Terrific energy, creative signs, joy-filled protesters, and the power of unity.

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 12h

Midd Class of ‘82 (and my wife) representing today in NC!

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 12h

Frogs in ruby-red Hendersonville, NC. Oh, my! Call out the National Guard! The horror!

Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 13h

Same here in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina. Massive crowd, great energy, inventive signs.

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 13h

Ruby-red Hendersonville, NC this morning. Huge turnout, great energy.

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 13h

Here was a similar sign at No Kings protest in ruby-red Hendersonville, NC this morning, replete with “Aunt Tifa” (who gave permission to photograph).

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 13h

Massive turnout this morning in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Peaceful, joy-filled, powerful, and impactful. ORDINARY American citizens standing up for decency, democracy, and the power of the people.

P.S. Some excellent signs, too!

#NoKings

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 13h

Massive turnout this morning in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina for No Kings Day.

Peaceful, impactful, joy-filled, gathering of regular folks who love America and care enough to come out to protest on behalf of democracy.

#NoKings

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 13h

Big turnout in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina this morning.

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 13h

Big turnout in ruby-red Hendersonville, NC!

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · 29d

When the WH twists the arms of media NOT to interview an author with a new book out, it shows they fear the message. No wonder. I 1st met @rweingarten.bsky.social in 1987, when I was press secretary to the NYS Senate Dems. She was a force then. She still is. BUY the book, folks. The truth matters.

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · Sep 1

More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com

#laborday #workersoverbillionaires

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · Sep 1

More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com

#laborday #workersoverbillionaires

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · Sep 1

It was a beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com
#WorkersOverBillionaires

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · Jun 14

I’m super excited to be on this panel. Currently practicing my “evil villain” laugh.

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · Jun 14

Today is No Kings Day here in the U.S. My wife, Cheryl and I joined a march & rally in ruby red Hendersonville, North Carolina.

THOUSANDS of people turned out to send a message loud & clear: In THIS country, we have no kings.

#NoKings

@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com
@50501movement.bsky.social

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · Jun 14

Today is No Kings Day here in the U.S. My wife, Cheryl and I joined a march & rally in ruby red Hendersonville, North Carolina.

THOUSANDS of people turned out to send a message loud & clear: In THIS country, we have no kings.

#NoKings

@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com
@50501movement.bsky.social

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Brooke Campbell, Author...Heat. Prey. Love. @brookeauthor.bsky.social · Jun 9

What an amazing time at #WorldPride2025
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social @taganshepard.bsky.social @serenajbishop.bsky.social @kellanmcknight.bsky.social @sesmyth.bsky.social @evelynshine.bsky.social @erinbranches.bsky.social @morganleemiller.bsky.social @authorlynnames.bsky.social

Authors Anne Sade and Erin Branch talk books with readers at World Pride in DC

Readers shopping sapphic books while authors Lynn Ames, Alexis Westmore, & SE Smith stand ready to help.

Despite the rain the Sapphic Lit Pop Up Bookstore is open for business at World Pride in DC

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Brooke Campbell, Author...Heat. Prey. Love. @brookeauthor.bsky.social · Jun 6

#SapphicLitPopUpBookstore awesomeness Sat & Sun!!

🥳😍📚🏳️‍🌈📖✍️

@serenajbishop.bsky.social
@taganshepard.bsky.social
@evelynshine.bsky.social
@erinbranches.bsky.social
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social
@kellanmcknight.bsky.social
@authorlynnames.bsky.social
& MORE!!

worldpridedc.org/events/stree...

WorldPride Street Festival - WorldPride Washington, DC 2025

Street Festival

worldpridedc.org

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · Jun 5

Pop-up protest in Weaverville, NC just now. 50 participants and lots of supportive car honks!
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com

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Lynn Ames @authorlynnames.bsky.social · Jun 4

Looking forward to appearing with these awesome author friends and colleagues. World Pride. This Saturday and Sunday. Washington, D.C. It’s THE place to be! Come say hi and buy books.