LaurieIsBlue
@laurieisblue.bsky.social
Here for the empathy, pro environmentalism, diversity, love for pets, love of science, love of art, love of the written word. Lover of Democracy.
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LaurieIsBlue
@laurieisblue.bsky.social
· Nov 24
Since I was young, Russia was always, if not our enemy, at least the antithesis to the American beliefs of freedom of speech, religion and political affiliation.
It seems that years ago the GOP, in their greed, invited Russian oligarchs to subversively take over America.
It seems that years ago the GOP, in their greed, invited Russian oligarchs to subversively take over America.
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This is sad to see. The Vietnamese had real admiration for America — before tariffs and trade vitriol forced them to look elsewhere for stability.
(Reuters) - Chinese firms are expanding in Vietnam, leading investment inflows and sending record shipments to Hanoi in defiance of U.S. calls for decoupling, as the Communist neighbours beef up ties.
How China Inc is marching into Vietnam amid US tariffs
Chinese firms are leading investment inflows and sending record shipments to Hanoi.
www.reuters.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This is sad to see. The Vietnamese had real admiration for America — before tariffs and trade vitriol forced them to look elsewhere for stability.
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Musk rigged the election and got everything he wanted in return.
The agencies investigating Tesla and SpaceX are gone.
Billions in subsidies.
All of our confidential information.
The agencies investigating Tesla and SpaceX are gone.
Billions in subsidies.
All of our confidential information.
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Musk rigged the election and got everything he wanted in return.
The agencies investigating Tesla and SpaceX are gone.
Billions in subsidies.
All of our confidential information.
The agencies investigating Tesla and SpaceX are gone.
Billions in subsidies.
All of our confidential information.
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It’s weird they’re not shy about confessing to their own corruption but experience has taught them the laws don’t apply to them. It’s just bragging.
December 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It’s weird they’re not shy about confessing to their own corruption but experience has taught them the laws don’t apply to them. It’s just bragging.
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He and his brother should've been deported by their own admission.
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
He and his brother should've been deported by their own admission.
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ILLEGAL immigrant who came here in a student visa to avoid military service in SA but never attended school, then overstayed his visa.
December 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
ILLEGAL immigrant who came here in a student visa to avoid military service in SA but never attended school, then overstayed his visa.
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Agree 💯, With Jennifer Welch.....
December 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Agree 💯, With Jennifer Welch.....
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Thank you lovely @hopeful66.bsky.social for including me. 💙💙
Sleep well everyone.
✨️🌙
See you tomorrow with hot coffee ☕️✌️💙🦋
Thank you lovely @hopeful66.bsky.social for including me. 💙💙
Sleep well everyone.
✨️🌙
See you tomorrow with hot coffee ☕️✌️💙🦋
December 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM
go.bsky.app/G5x7rSo
Thank you lovely @hopeful66.bsky.social for including me. 💙💙
Sleep well everyone.
✨️🌙
See you tomorrow with hot coffee ☕️✌️💙🦋
Thank you lovely @hopeful66.bsky.social for including me. 💙💙
Sleep well everyone.
✨️🌙
See you tomorrow with hot coffee ☕️✌️💙🦋
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#ProudBlue #Pinks #ResistanceUnited
Good morning! None of us know what the future holds. And while we might be going through really tough times, something truly amazing could unfold. Don’t give up. Just keep pushing forward. Just keep going. #Jaye’sMorningLight
Good morning! None of us know what the future holds. And while we might be going through really tough times, something truly amazing could unfold. Don’t give up. Just keep pushing forward. Just keep going. #Jaye’sMorningLight
December 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
#ProudBlue #Pinks #ResistanceUnited
Good morning! None of us know what the future holds. And while we might be going through really tough times, something truly amazing could unfold. Don’t give up. Just keep pushing forward. Just keep going. #Jaye’sMorningLight
Good morning! None of us know what the future holds. And while we might be going through really tough times, something truly amazing could unfold. Don’t give up. Just keep pushing forward. Just keep going. #Jaye’sMorningLight
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BE AWARE: Firing “non-lethal” pepperballs at people is DANGEROUS!
Hit somebody in the eye and they can be blinded for life!
The GOP GESTAPO IGNORES DANGER TO THE PUBLIC!
#usdemocracy
Hit somebody in the eye and they can be blinded for life!
The GOP GESTAPO IGNORES DANGER TO THE PUBLIC!
#usdemocracy
December 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
BE AWARE: Firing “non-lethal” pepperballs at people is DANGEROUS!
Hit somebody in the eye and they can be blinded for life!
The GOP GESTAPO IGNORES DANGER TO THE PUBLIC!
#usdemocracy
Hit somebody in the eye and they can be blinded for life!
The GOP GESTAPO IGNORES DANGER TO THE PUBLIC!
#usdemocracy
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This was in #Baltimore. I'm a white, 20-year retired Navy Chief, and 100% disabled veteran. They will violate the rights of anyone.
www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
‘Paul Revere’ of Baltimore says he was shoved by apparent ICE agent
Baltimore activist Clifford “Buzz” Grambo said, after confronting apparent ICE agents in Patterson Park, he was shoved several times.
www.thebanner.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This was in #Baltimore. I'm a white, 20-year retired Navy Chief, and 100% disabled veteran. They will violate the rights of anyone.
www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
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News and bystander videos have documented immigration officers firing pepper balls at people's heads and encasing entire neighborhoods in tear gas.
"They are clearly violating people’s rights,” a former DOJ civil rights litigator told us.
"They are clearly violating people’s rights,” a former DOJ civil rights litigator told us.
Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents’ use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear g...
www.propublica.org
December 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
News and bystander videos have documented immigration officers firing pepper balls at people's heads and encasing entire neighborhoods in tear gas.
"They are clearly violating people’s rights,” a former DOJ civil rights litigator told us.
"They are clearly violating people’s rights,” a former DOJ civil rights litigator told us.
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Felon Trump’s America is disgusting.
December 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Felon Trump’s America is disgusting.
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Our Allies & Friends From Abroad Will Just Stop Coming Here. Our Hotel And Tourist Industry Will Collapse. We Will No Longer Be Trusted. Trump Is Turning America Into A Pariah Nation! @clarajeffery.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Our Allies & Friends From Abroad Will Just Stop Coming Here. Our Hotel And Tourist Industry Will Collapse. We Will No Longer Be Trusted. Trump Is Turning America Into A Pariah Nation! @clarajeffery.bsky.social
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This list has expanded since February 21, 2025.
Freeze the MF in the White House out.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Freeze the MF in the White House out.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
29 times Donald Trump did what Putin wanted
Whose side is he on? It’s hard to keep up, so here’s a handy guide to America’s new policy of close alignment with the Kremlin.
www.politico.eu
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
This list has expanded since February 21, 2025.
Freeze the MF in the White House out.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
Freeze the MF in the White House out.
www.politico.eu/article/dona...
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🌮 @musicheals.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @ltwlauren.bsky.social @kevdance683514.bsky.social @raykwong.bsky.social @lilirishdynamo.bsky.social @docmurphydog.bsky.social @energyis.bsky.social @lauriesue.bsky.social @lindylou425.bsky.social @yeathrive.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social
a cartoon of a chef and a taco with the words because tacos are magical
Alt: a cartoon of a chef and a taco with the words because tacos are magical
media.tenor.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
🌮 @musicheals.bsky.social @bluestormcomin1.bsky.social @ltwlauren.bsky.social @kevdance683514.bsky.social @raykwong.bsky.social @lilirishdynamo.bsky.social @docmurphydog.bsky.social @energyis.bsky.social @lauriesue.bsky.social @lindylou425.bsky.social @yeathrive.bsky.social @fireeyebooks.bsky.social
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December 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Have you heard of Iron & Earth?
Originally started by O&G workers looking to transition into working in clean energy it has now expanded into much more.
They have been supported in part by the Federal government since their beginning in 2016.
The Feds continue to provided $
1/2
www.ironandearth.org
Originally started by O&G workers looking to transition into working in clean energy it has now expanded into much more.
They have been supported in part by the Federal government since their beginning in 2016.
The Feds continue to provided $
1/2
www.ironandearth.org
Iron & Earth
Our programs lower barriers through engagement, training programs, infrastructure projects, and career platforms.
www.ironandearth.org
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Have you heard of Iron & Earth?
Originally started by O&G workers looking to transition into working in clean energy it has now expanded into much more.
They have been supported in part by the Federal government since their beginning in 2016.
The Feds continue to provided $
1/2
www.ironandearth.org
Originally started by O&G workers looking to transition into working in clean energy it has now expanded into much more.
They have been supported in part by the Federal government since their beginning in 2016.
The Feds continue to provided $
1/2
www.ironandearth.org
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Capitol switchboard 202-224-3121
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Capitol switchboard 202-224-3121
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One of our students needs your help! This survey takes just 3-5 minutes to complete and is not limited to the NAU community. Won't you please take a moment to complete it? Link: qualtrics.nau.edu/jfe/form/SV_...
December 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
One of our students needs your help! This survey takes just 3-5 minutes to complete and is not limited to the NAU community. Won't you please take a moment to complete it? Link: qualtrics.nau.edu/jfe/form/SV_...
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What is wrong with these people???
December 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
What is wrong with these people???
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RAGE, World! We (not the majority of us, legally) begat this filthy bête noire, but he'll gleefully take down the rest of the world with us.
Fight like human civilization is the prize.
Because it is.
Fight like human civilization is the prize.
Because it is.
Almost daily someone wants to tell me that I should mind my own business and stay out of US "politics". So almost daily I have to remind them that Trumpism affects global economics, environment and peace. I'll do what every concerned global citizen should do. I'll express my opinion. Loudly.
December 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
RAGE, World! We (not the majority of us, legally) begat this filthy bête noire, but he'll gleefully take down the rest of the world with us.
Fight like human civilization is the prize.
Because it is.
Fight like human civilization is the prize.
Because it is.
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“In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic took the lives of 76% more Republicans than Democrats.”
In a new paper, we review how and why politics can shape health outcomes, especially in a highly polarized environment. We argue that people’s political identities ultimately shape the health decisions they make.
We wrote a brief summary of our paper here: www.powerofusnewsletter.com/p/how-identi...
We wrote a brief summary of our paper here: www.powerofusnewsletter.com/p/how-identi...
How Identity Shapes Our Health: The Social Psychology Behind Polarized Behavior
Our new paper explains how group identification—not just misinformation—drives the deep divides in Americans’ health behaviors.
www.powerofusnewsletter.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic took the lives of 76% more Republicans than Democrats.”
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North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated two months ago, a decision that protects short-term access to care for vulnerable patients while a political fight with Republican legislators to enact additional funding is resolved.
North Carolina Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid rate cuts he initiated two months ago. Stein and Health Secretary Dr.
apnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein is canceling Medicaid reimbursement rate reductions he initiated two months ago, a decision that protects short-term access to care for vulnerable patients while a political fight with Republican legislators to enact additional funding is resolved.