LaRae Meadows
@laraemeadows.bsky.social
Concerned citizen. Journalist. Really concerned citizen.
@librariesftp.bsky.social I love the library because it is always a safe place to go. I know I can almost always find a way to do something I need for free at the library. When someone needs help to escape a bad situation and they don't have much money - the library is where to start.
December 12, 2025 at 2:51 AM
@librariesftp.bsky.social I love the library because it is always a safe place to go. I know I can almost always find a way to do something I need for free at the library. When someone needs help to escape a bad situation and they don't have much money - the library is where to start.
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Amazing stats for parents: "One or two in every 1,000 children who contract measles are projected to die" and "a two-dose regimen is 97 percent effective"
Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates wapo.st/4aIfp2Q #conservatives #maga #gop
Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates wapo.st/4aIfp2Q #conservatives #maga #gop
Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates
A state epidemiologist said the spike in cases came in the wake of Thanksgiving travel and a lack of vaccinations. At least 16 cases were traced to a church.
wapo.st
December 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Amazing stats for parents: "One or two in every 1,000 children who contract measles are projected to die" and "a two-dose regimen is 97 percent effective"
Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates wapo.st/4aIfp2Q #conservatives #maga #gop
Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates wapo.st/4aIfp2Q #conservatives #maga #gop
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Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
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BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland has ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward. U.S.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
BREAKING: Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from immigration detention after a federal judge's order Thursday, his attorney's office says.
Holy shit, the mic drop.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Holy shit, the mic drop.
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Trump's energy secretary wants to bigfoot tribes' stewardship of their land
Trump's energy secretary wants to bigfoot tribes' stewardship of their land
Chris Wright says letting Native Americans veto energy projects creates "unnecessary burdens."
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Trump's energy secretary wants to bigfoot tribes' stewardship of their land
This is proof that it never was about the cost of eggs or inflation.
Racists will pay any amount to be racist.
Racists will pay any amount to be racist.
Trump: "You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils. Because under the China policy, every child can get 37 pencils. They only need 1 or 2. They don't need that many. You always need steel. You don't need 37 dolls for your daughter. 2 or 3 is nice. So we're doing things right."
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This is proof that it never was about the cost of eggs or inflation.
Racists will pay any amount to be racist.
Racists will pay any amount to be racist.
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“We flew the Trans pride flag in Yosemite to make a statement: Trans people are natural and Trans people are loved. We are done being polite about Trans people’s existence.
Call it a protest, call it a celebration—either way, it’s giving elevation to liberation.”
Call it a protest, call it a celebration—either way, it’s giving elevation to liberation.”
This queen raised a million bucks for charity by hiking 100 miles in drag
Pattie Gonia's effort supports nonprofits working to make the outdoors more equitable.
www.motherjones.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
“We flew the Trans pride flag in Yosemite to make a statement: Trans people are natural and Trans people are loved. We are done being polite about Trans people’s existence.
Call it a protest, call it a celebration—either way, it’s giving elevation to liberation.”
Call it a protest, call it a celebration—either way, it’s giving elevation to liberation.”
So we are returning to pirateering ... privateering days?
December 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
So we are returning to pirateering ... privateering days?
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JFC. The weakening of America continues.
December 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
JFC. The weakening of America continues.
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Voldemort (Vought) decided to 'make housing discrimination great again!' On brand for a man who's never had a single original thought. Can't even play evil villain right.🖕🙄
This would (surprise!) hit Black communities hardest, & we know place/where you live is a major social determinant of health.
This would (surprise!) hit Black communities hardest, & we know place/where you live is a major social determinant of health.
CFPB's proposed credit access rule would bring redlining back
A comment deadline is approaching on a proposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would dismantle longstanding rules meant to protect minorities from discrimination in the market for cred...
www.americanbanker.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Voldemort (Vought) decided to 'make housing discrimination great again!' On brand for a man who's never had a single original thought. Can't even play evil villain right.🖕🙄
This would (surprise!) hit Black communities hardest, & we know place/where you live is a major social determinant of health.
This would (surprise!) hit Black communities hardest, & we know place/where you live is a major social determinant of health.
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Daily Memo: A Thousand Confirmed Kidnappings in the Past 90 Days, Plus Two More Deaths in Detention
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Daily Memo: A Thousand Confirmed Kidnappings in the Past 90 Days, Plus Two More Deaths in Detention
@eltragon.bsky.social
@eltragon.bsky.social
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Not only is ICE snatching hard working people who are trying to earn a living, they’re taking their money too?
A witness recorded ICE agents taking a cash box from a taco stand in La Puente during an operation where four people were arrested.
A witness recorded ICE agents taking a cash box from a taco stand in La Puente during an operation where four people were arrested.
December 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Not only is ICE snatching hard working people who are trying to earn a living, they’re taking their money too?
A witness recorded ICE agents taking a cash box from a taco stand in La Puente during an operation where four people were arrested.
A witness recorded ICE agents taking a cash box from a taco stand in La Puente during an operation where four people were arrested.
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ICE Shoots Protester Point Blank In The Face With Pepper Bullet -
Elgin, IL
December 6th
Elgin, IL
December 6th
December 9, 2025 at 3:57 AM
ICE Shoots Protester Point Blank In The Face With Pepper Bullet -
Elgin, IL
December 6th
Elgin, IL
December 6th
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ICE heavy in Shakopee this am.
They clearly don’t like the pressure of our observer network tracking them . Went so far as to box me (and others) in with their vehicles and take pics while we sat in a parking lot.
ICE intimidation won’t work. DM me to join our observer network.
They clearly don’t like the pressure of our observer network tracking them . Went so far as to box me (and others) in with their vehicles and take pics while we sat in a parking lot.
ICE intimidation won’t work. DM me to join our observer network.
December 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
ICE heavy in Shakopee this am.
They clearly don’t like the pressure of our observer network tracking them . Went so far as to box me (and others) in with their vehicles and take pics while we sat in a parking lot.
ICE intimidation won’t work. DM me to join our observer network.
They clearly don’t like the pressure of our observer network tracking them . Went so far as to box me (and others) in with their vehicles and take pics while we sat in a parking lot.
ICE intimidation won’t work. DM me to join our observer network.
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ICE detained a US citizen who was originally from Somalia.
They grabbed her because they didn’t like her hijab.
She says they sexually assaulted her and said things like “what are you hiding under your hijab”
She was held for 24 hours.
A US citizen. No one is safe.
They grabbed her because they didn’t like her hijab.
She says they sexually assaulted her and said things like “what are you hiding under your hijab”
She was held for 24 hours.
A US citizen. No one is safe.
December 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
ICE detained a US citizen who was originally from Somalia.
They grabbed her because they didn’t like her hijab.
She says they sexually assaulted her and said things like “what are you hiding under your hijab”
She was held for 24 hours.
A US citizen. No one is safe.
They grabbed her because they didn’t like her hijab.
She says they sexually assaulted her and said things like “what are you hiding under your hijab”
She was held for 24 hours.
A US citizen. No one is safe.
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This is what’s happening to immigrants doing it “the right way” in Trump’s America.
We have been told about it happening here in Tennessee.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
We have been told about it happening here in Tennessee.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
December 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This is what’s happening to immigrants doing it “the right way” in Trump’s America.
We have been told about it happening here in Tennessee.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
We have been told about it happening here in Tennessee.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
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"I have never seen the line this long at this food bank, This is 4x the size of every previous year...the line wraps around the building a second time..Everyone is freezing and an older lady in line had to be taken inside because she looked like she was about to pass out from being too cold..."
December 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"I have never seen the line this long at this food bank, This is 4x the size of every previous year...the line wraps around the building a second time..Everyone is freezing and an older lady in line had to be taken inside because she looked like she was about to pass out from being too cold..."
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ICE DRIVES OVER A PERSON’S LEGS IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON.
December 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
ICE DRIVES OVER A PERSON’S LEGS IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON.
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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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My library branch hosted a tea and bannock program this afternoon and we had some leftovers, so people who picked up holds from 5-5:30 got bannock with their books.
December 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
My library branch hosted a tea and bannock program this afternoon and we had some leftovers, so people who picked up holds from 5-5:30 got bannock with their books.
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The pleas of New Orleans residents were met with silence as they confronted Greg Blovino, begging him to leave their city in peace. He offered no reply, unable to meet their eyes, and simply walked away, an empty shell of a man.
December 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The pleas of New Orleans residents were met with silence as they confronted Greg Blovino, begging him to leave their city in peace. He offered no reply, unable to meet their eyes, and simply walked away, an empty shell of a man.
They are also challenging the birthright citizenship of Native Americans.
Today, the Supreme Court announced that it will rule on Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship, a crucial step in the president's plan that's been decades in the making.
The plot against birthright citizenship
The incoming Trump administration wants to take away citizenship for the US-born children of undocumented immigrants. Here's how.
www.motherjones.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:33 AM
They are also challenging the birthright citizenship of Native Americans.
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NEW— DC Metropolitan Police just shared a tiny bit more body cam footage from the March US Institute of Peace raid in response to my FOIA lawsuit w/ @rcfp.org
One clip shows USIP President George Moose being escorted out.
Moose: You know we're gonna see you all in court.
MPD: Yea we figured that.
One clip shows USIP President George Moose being escorted out.
Moose: You know we're gonna see you all in court.
MPD: Yea we figured that.
December 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
NEW— DC Metropolitan Police just shared a tiny bit more body cam footage from the March US Institute of Peace raid in response to my FOIA lawsuit w/ @rcfp.org
One clip shows USIP President George Moose being escorted out.
Moose: You know we're gonna see you all in court.
MPD: Yea we figured that.
One clip shows USIP President George Moose being escorted out.
Moose: You know we're gonna see you all in court.
MPD: Yea we figured that.
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