Laurie Loves Data
@laurelann.bsky.social
Posting a relevant data point each day. Numbers don't lie.
Wife, mother, Mimi, marathon runner, swimmer, birding nerd. Christian (not that kind). Democracy lover. Sourdough freak.
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Wife, mother, Mimi, marathon runner, swimmer, birding nerd. Christian (not that kind). Democracy lover. Sourdough freak.
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We have not seen this level of unemployment since the end of the pandemic.
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
Is it just me or is he getting even worse?
What a horrible human being.
How was he elected president again, after we knew exactly who he was?
What a horrible human being.
How was he elected president again, after we knew exactly who he was?
Trump says he will ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’ after national guard shooting
In a social media post sent late on Thanksgiving, US president said he would ‘end all federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens’ following Washington DC shooting
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Is it just me or is he getting even worse?
What a horrible human being.
How was he elected president again, after we knew exactly who he was?
What a horrible human being.
How was he elected president again, after we knew exactly who he was?
A recent poll found that 52% of Americans would not buy a Tesla for political reasons
It takes a special kind of businessman to alienate over half of his potential customers
It takes a special kind of businessman to alienate over half of his potential customers
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
A recent poll found that 52% of Americans would not buy a Tesla for political reasons
It takes a special kind of businessman to alienate over half of his potential customers
It takes a special kind of businessman to alienate over half of his potential customers
Don Bacon, a GOP rep, called for Steve Witkoff’s immediate dismissal after a leaked phone call revealed that Witkoff coached our Russian adversaries on how to handle President Trump (with flattery - surprise!)
Brian Fitzpatrick, (GOP - PA) wrote that the leak represented “a major problem”
Brian Fitzpatrick, (GOP - PA) wrote that the leak represented “a major problem”
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Don Bacon, a GOP rep, called for Steve Witkoff’s immediate dismissal after a leaked phone call revealed that Witkoff coached our Russian adversaries on how to handle President Trump (with flattery - surprise!)
Brian Fitzpatrick, (GOP - PA) wrote that the leak represented “a major problem”
Brian Fitzpatrick, (GOP - PA) wrote that the leak represented “a major problem”
Despite the fiction coming from the White House about prices, here are the numbers for September (the latest month available):
*Food prices jumped by an annual rate of 14%
*Energy prices skyrocketed by an annualized rate of 51%
Trumponomics!
*Food prices jumped by an annual rate of 14%
*Energy prices skyrocketed by an annualized rate of 51%
Trumponomics!
Fact-Checking Trump’s Latest Claims on Affordability
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Despite the fiction coming from the White House about prices, here are the numbers for September (the latest month available):
*Food prices jumped by an annual rate of 14%
*Energy prices skyrocketed by an annualized rate of 51%
Trumponomics!
*Food prices jumped by an annual rate of 14%
*Energy prices skyrocketed by an annualized rate of 51%
Trumponomics!
Republicans just can't help themselves
They cannot stand to do anything that would help American people
Ron Johnson told the press that "we can't afford" Trump's proposed $2000 tariff checks
That money has already been promised to billionaires
They cannot stand to do anything that would help American people
Ron Johnson told the press that "we can't afford" Trump's proposed $2000 tariff checks
That money has already been promised to billionaires
Republican says "we can't afford" $2,000 tariff checks
Trump had previously proposed a dividend check be sent out from tariffs.
www.newsweek.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Republicans just can't help themselves
They cannot stand to do anything that would help American people
Ron Johnson told the press that "we can't afford" Trump's proposed $2000 tariff checks
That money has already been promised to billionaires
They cannot stand to do anything that would help American people
Ron Johnson told the press that "we can't afford" Trump's proposed $2000 tariff checks
That money has already been promised to billionaires
Oh no!
Now he's going after national monuments!
Now he's going after national monuments!
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Oh no!
Now he's going after national monuments!
Now he's going after national monuments!
But...the Americans who have been kicked, dragged, and detained do not have the right color skin
November 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
But...the Americans who have been kicked, dragged, and detained do not have the right color skin
DOGE has been disbanded, even though it has months left on its government charter
It's evil legacy lives on
DOGE shut down USAID, which caused the deaths of 600,000 people, most of them children and caused untold harm to America's standing in the world community
It's evil legacy lives on
DOGE shut down USAID, which caused the deaths of 600,000 people, most of them children and caused untold harm to America's standing in the world community
USAID shutdown has led to hundreds of thousands of deaths | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
The Trump administration’s decision to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths from infectious diseases and malnutrition, accord...
hsph.harvard.edu
November 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
DOGE has been disbanded, even though it has months left on its government charter
It's evil legacy lives on
DOGE shut down USAID, which caused the deaths of 600,000 people, most of them children and caused untold harm to America's standing in the world community
It's evil legacy lives on
DOGE shut down USAID, which caused the deaths of 600,000 people, most of them children and caused untold harm to America's standing in the world community
Rob Bresnahan campaigned in swing state PA last year on a platform of banning congressional stock trading
This year, as a new GOP congressman, he dumped over $100,000 worth of stock in Medicaid companies before voting to cut Medicaid
So. Much. Corruption.
This year, as a new GOP congressman, he dumped over $100,000 worth of stock in Medicaid companies before voting to cut Medicaid
So. Much. Corruption.
Rep. Rob Bresnahan sold stock in several Medicaid providers before voting for cuts
The Pennsylvania Republican is one of several members who have come under scrutiny for stock trading as Congress eyes a potential ban.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Rob Bresnahan campaigned in swing state PA last year on a platform of banning congressional stock trading
This year, as a new GOP congressman, he dumped over $100,000 worth of stock in Medicaid companies before voting to cut Medicaid
So. Much. Corruption.
This year, as a new GOP congressman, he dumped over $100,000 worth of stock in Medicaid companies before voting to cut Medicaid
So. Much. Corruption.
The Trump regime filed fake mortgage fraud cases against Lisa Cook, a Fed Reserve governor, Letitia James and Adam Schiff
Mortgage records were gotten illegally, bypassing the FHFA's inspector general, who was fired this month when he tried to provide info to federal prosecutors
So. Much. Criming.
Mortgage records were gotten illegally, bypassing the FHFA's inspector general, who was fired this month when he tried to provide info to federal prosecutors
So. Much. Criming.
www.realtor.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The Trump regime filed fake mortgage fraud cases against Lisa Cook, a Fed Reserve governor, Letitia James and Adam Schiff
Mortgage records were gotten illegally, bypassing the FHFA's inspector general, who was fired this month when he tried to provide info to federal prosecutors
So. Much. Criming.
Mortgage records were gotten illegally, bypassing the FHFA's inspector general, who was fired this month when he tried to provide info to federal prosecutors
So. Much. Criming.
Trump, whose family has gotten obscenely rich this year from crypto bribes, signed an executive order allowing Americans to invest money from their retirement accounts in crypto
What could go wrong?
What could go wrong?
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Trump, whose family has gotten obscenely rich this year from crypto bribes, signed an executive order allowing Americans to invest money from their retirement accounts in crypto
What could go wrong?
What could go wrong?
How did that showdown work out for you?
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November 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
How did that showdown work out for you?
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The only way that Democrats told military personnel to disobey Trump's orders is if the orders are ILLEGAL
Is Trump admitting that he is giving illegal orders?
Is Trump admitting that he is giving illegal orders?
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The only way that Democrats told military personnel to disobey Trump's orders is if the orders are ILLEGAL
Is Trump admitting that he is giving illegal orders?
Is Trump admitting that he is giving illegal orders?
Trump's tariffs only apply to goods, not services
Here is their effect on employment on industries that produce goods ⬇️
So. Much. Winning.*
*unless you are employed in a goods-producing industry
Here is their effect on employment on industries that produce goods ⬇️
So. Much. Winning.*
*unless you are employed in a goods-producing industry
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Trump's tariffs only apply to goods, not services
Here is their effect on employment on industries that produce goods ⬇️
So. Much. Winning.*
*unless you are employed in a goods-producing industry
Here is their effect on employment on industries that produce goods ⬇️
So. Much. Winning.*
*unless you are employed in a goods-producing industry
Trump's DOJ broke promises?
So hard to believe.
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov
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So hard to believe.
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov
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November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump's DOJ broke promises?
So hard to believe.
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov
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So hard to believe.
@democrats-judiciary.house.gov
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We have not seen this level of unemployment since the end of the pandemic.
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We have not seen this level of unemployment since the end of the pandemic.
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
We have not seen this level of unemployment since the end of the pandemic.
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
November 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We have not seen this level of unemployment since the end of the pandemic.
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
Trumponomics: putting Americans last
It has gotten to the point where Trump illegally threatens to kill people (US representatives and Senators) to distract from the fact that he actually IS illegally killing people (Venezuelan fishermen)
Is Trump Giving Illegal Orders? Dems Just Blew the Question Wide Open.
From the boat bombings to deportations to prosecutions, the evidence mounts. And the speaker of the House could get to the bottom of it if he wanted to. Yeah, right.
newrepublic.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
It has gotten to the point where Trump illegally threatens to kill people (US representatives and Senators) to distract from the fact that he actually IS illegally killing people (Venezuelan fishermen)
Don Bacon is a GOP Congressman who posted this
Republicans are running away from Trump
Republicans are running away from Trump
November 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Don Bacon is a GOP Congressman who posted this
Republicans are running away from Trump
Republicans are running away from Trump
Just to be clear - this is a post that would have been unthinkable just a month ago
A GOP Congressman from PA breaking with Trump on the weak sauce Ukrainian peace plan
Swing state GOP pols are running away from Trump
A GOP Congressman from PA breaking with Trump on the weak sauce Ukrainian peace plan
Swing state GOP pols are running away from Trump
November 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Just to be clear - this is a post that would have been unthinkable just a month ago
A GOP Congressman from PA breaking with Trump on the weak sauce Ukrainian peace plan
Swing state GOP pols are running away from Trump
A GOP Congressman from PA breaking with Trump on the weak sauce Ukrainian peace plan
Swing state GOP pols are running away from Trump
Border Patrol monitors millions of American drivers in a secret program to identify and detain people with "suspicious" travel patterns
A network of cameras scans license plates and determines routes
Suddenly drivers find themselves pulled over and aggressively questioned
Big Brother is watching
A network of cameras scans license plates and determines routes
Suddenly drivers find themselves pulled over and aggressively questioned
Big Brother is watching
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Border Patrol monitors millions of American drivers in a secret program to identify and detain people with "suspicious" travel patterns
A network of cameras scans license plates and determines routes
Suddenly drivers find themselves pulled over and aggressively questioned
Big Brother is watching
A network of cameras scans license plates and determines routes
Suddenly drivers find themselves pulled over and aggressively questioned
Big Brother is watching
In almost every industry, job cuts are worse in 2025 vs. just last year.
In total, over a million jobs were cur this year in the US, versus less than 700k in 2024
The Trump effect
In total, over a million jobs were cur this year in the US, versus less than 700k in 2024
The Trump effect
November 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In almost every industry, job cuts are worse in 2025 vs. just last year.
In total, over a million jobs were cur this year in the US, versus less than 700k in 2024
The Trump effect
In total, over a million jobs were cur this year in the US, versus less than 700k in 2024
The Trump effect
Dems on the House Judiciary Committee fired off a letter to Pam Bondi
Apparently, the SDNY was investigating Epstein's co-conspirators until JANUARY 2025, when they were ordered to turn over the investigation to the DOJ
Trump's DOJ killed the investigation, calling the survivors "not credible"
Apparently, the SDNY was investigating Epstein's co-conspirators until JANUARY 2025, when they were ordered to turn over the investigation to the DOJ
Trump's DOJ killed the investigation, calling the survivors "not credible"
November 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Dems on the House Judiciary Committee fired off a letter to Pam Bondi
Apparently, the SDNY was investigating Epstein's co-conspirators until JANUARY 2025, when they were ordered to turn over the investigation to the DOJ
Trump's DOJ killed the investigation, calling the survivors "not credible"
Apparently, the SDNY was investigating Epstein's co-conspirators until JANUARY 2025, when they were ordered to turn over the investigation to the DOJ
Trump's DOJ killed the investigation, calling the survivors "not credible"
Speaking out works
Silence helps the oppressors
Silence helps the oppressors
Coast Guard reverses course, calls swastikas and nooses ‘hate symbols’
The change came on the same day media outlets discovered that the Coast Guard had unveiled a policy calling the same symbols "potentially divisive."
www.militarytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Speaking out works
Silence helps the oppressors
Silence helps the oppressors
Our president is weak
He is pushing President Zelenskyy to sign onto a peace plan by Thanksgiving that leaves Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attack, lifts Russian sanctions, and gives Putin immunity from prosecution
It was written by Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner
He is pushing President Zelenskyy to sign onto a peace plan by Thanksgiving that leaves Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attack, lifts Russian sanctions, and gives Putin immunity from prosecution
It was written by Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner
Trump's full 28-point Ukraine-Russia peace plan
The full plan was obtained by Axios and verified by Ukrainian and U.S. officials.
www.axios.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our president is weak
He is pushing President Zelenskyy to sign onto a peace plan by Thanksgiving that leaves Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attack, lifts Russian sanctions, and gives Putin immunity from prosecution
It was written by Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner
He is pushing President Zelenskyy to sign onto a peace plan by Thanksgiving that leaves Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attack, lifts Russian sanctions, and gives Putin immunity from prosecution
It was written by Steve Witkoff, Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner