Laura T
@ltintcky.bsky.social
Suburban Virginian by birth, rural Kentuckian by residence. Gov’t worker, gardener, old house renovator, book fiend, dog & cat & boy mom, Gen X, post-menopausal, tilting leftward with age. Ryan Blaney (#12) and Bubba Wallace (#23) fan during NASCAR season.
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Laura T
@ltintcky.bsky.social
· May 21
The GOP budget bill would cut up to $300 billion from SNAP over the next ten years.
42 million Americans get food assistance from SNAP.
This bill would make people go hungry.
42 million Americans get food assistance from SNAP.
This bill would make people go hungry.
“Like taking food from the mouths of babes,” said the Republican Congressman, flicking crumbs from his $2,000 suit.
What in the World? by Leanne Morgan, When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson-Brown, and All the Feels by Olivia Dade (all 🎧). #FridayReads #Booksky 💙📚
It's Friday. What are you reading? #FridayReads #💙📚 #Booksky
Join our discussion over in Talk: www.librarything.com/topic/376106
Join our discussion over in Talk: www.librarything.com/topic/376106
December 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
What in the World? by Leanne Morgan, When Stars Rain Down by Angela Jackson-Brown, and All the Feels by Olivia Dade (all 🎧). #FridayReads #Booksky 💙📚
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Some people walked into a downtown Louisville office ready to become Americans. They walked out empty-handed.
Read what happened, and why it matters here at home.
https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-12-11/ready-to-become-citizens-some-immigrants-in-louisville-turned-away-at-the-door
Read what happened, and why it matters here at home.
https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-12-11/ready-to-become-citizens-some-immigrants-in-louisville-turned-away-at-the-door
December 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Some people walked into a downtown Louisville office ready to become Americans. They walked out empty-handed.
Read what happened, and why it matters here at home.
https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-12-11/ready-to-become-citizens-some-immigrants-in-louisville-turned-away-at-the-door
Read what happened, and why it matters here at home.
https://www.lpm.org/news/2025-12-11/ready-to-become-citizens-some-immigrants-in-louisville-turned-away-at-the-door
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Can they actually flip McConnell’s seat? – www.forwardky.com/dems-have-se...
Dems have Senate candidates, but what are their chances?
Can they actually flip McConnell’s seat?
www.forwardky.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Can they actually flip McConnell’s seat? – www.forwardky.com/dems-have-se...
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Kentuckians could save billions over the next 25 years if utilities moved beyond fossil fuels, an energy consulting firm finds.
Report makes case for renewables and efficiency and against Kentucky law that impedes retiring coal plants
@liamniemeyer.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/11/k...
Report makes case for renewables and efficiency and against Kentucky law that impedes retiring coal plants
@liamniemeyer.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/11/k...
Kentuckians could save billions if utilities moved beyond fossil fuels, study finds • Kentucky Lantern
A new study argues Kentucky ratepayers could see billions of dollars in savings through 2050 if utilities moved beyond fossil fuels.
kentuckylantern.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Kentuckians could save billions over the next 25 years if utilities moved beyond fossil fuels, an energy consulting firm finds.
Report makes case for renewables and efficiency and against Kentucky law that impedes retiring coal plants
@liamniemeyer.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/11/k...
Report makes case for renewables and efficiency and against Kentucky law that impedes retiring coal plants
@liamniemeyer.bsky.social kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/11/k...
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Immigrants who had received letters inviting them a citizenship ceremony in downtown Louisville were turned away at the door Thursday. All are from countries deemed “high-risk” by President Donald Trump. www.lpm.org/news/2025-12...
Ready to become citizens, some immigrants in Louisville turned away at the door
Immigrants who had received letters inviting them a citizenship ceremony in downtown Louisville were turned away at the door Thursday. All are from countries deemed “high-risk” by President Donald Trump.
www.lpm.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Immigrants who had received letters inviting them a citizenship ceremony in downtown Louisville were turned away at the door Thursday. All are from countries deemed “high-risk” by President Donald Trump. www.lpm.org/news/2025-12...
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Senate Republicans blocked Democratic legislation that would have extended ACA tax credits for over 20 million people
Republicans Block Bill That Would Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
Democrats, meanwhile, blocked a competing GOP bill on Thursday that would have bolstered health savings accounts instead.
www.huffpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Senate Republicans blocked Democratic legislation that would have extended ACA tax credits for over 20 million people
Ooh, I like the dedicated faucet in the 1st set! Would make refilling the water bowl easier, especially in my house where one of my cats likes to try to trip me up as I'm carrying the bowl from the sink to its usual place.
i like these home details designed for pets
IG meredithsterninteriors
IG meredithsterninteriors
December 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Ooh, I like the dedicated faucet in the 1st set! Would make refilling the water bowl easier, especially in my house where one of my cats likes to try to trip me up as I'm carrying the bowl from the sink to its usual place.
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I (belatedly) thought I’d inquire about this. Anybody want to assist me in Getting The Hell Out Of Dodge at #Christmas? https://www.tumblr.com/dduane/802500831283953664/ill-be-home-for-christmas-unless-theres-a
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💬 6 🔁 350 ❤️ 633 · I'll Be Home For Christmas (unless there's a miracle...) · Someone sent me a very kind message that I want to share (while obscuring their identity).
I just wanted to say you'…
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December 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I (belatedly) thought I’d inquire about this. Anybody want to assist me in Getting The Hell Out Of Dodge at #Christmas? https://www.tumblr.com/dduane/802500831283953664/ill-be-home-for-christmas-unless-theres-a
I’d rather see Thomas, Alito and Roberts frog-marched into retirement and exile. (I want the other 3 gone too, but this would be a good start.)
The next Democratic administration should expand the court.
There’s no other way to redeem SCOTUS at this point.
There’s no other way to redeem SCOTUS at this point.
December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I’d rather see Thomas, Alito and Roberts frog-marched into retirement and exile. (I want the other 3 gone too, but this would be a good start.)
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Witch: You will be one of the most famous Chief Justices ever.
Roberts: Wow!
Witch: Oh, not in that way.
Roberts: Wow!
Witch: Oh, not in that way.
December 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Witch: You will be one of the most famous Chief Justices ever.
Roberts: Wow!
Witch: Oh, not in that way.
Roberts: Wow!
Witch: Oh, not in that way.
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In see we're getting closer and closer to witnessing the verdict in Roberts et al. v. A Mob Armed With Baseball Bats
December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
In see we're getting closer and closer to witnessing the verdict in Roberts et al. v. A Mob Armed With Baseball Bats
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Read this as an American woman and then go break something.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Read this as an American woman and then go break something.
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Did you or someone you know dance on Soul Train in the 1970s?
I’d like to talk with you or them about that experience for my research
Thanks!
I’d like to talk with you or them about that experience for my research
Thanks!
December 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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"Purity test' ....Party standard-bearers still use the phrase as a slur to trivialize legitimate questions from the left. It’s a petty and defensive move, and it comes across as a refusal to engage with the most obvious and urgent questions facing the country." newrepublic.com/article/2039...
No, Progressives Don’t Want “Purity.” They Just Want Some Courage.
When left-leaning Democrats complain about corporate influence, it’s not a “purity test.” It’s a demand for a better politics.
newrepublic.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"Purity test' ....Party standard-bearers still use the phrase as a slur to trivialize legitimate questions from the left. It’s a petty and defensive move, and it comes across as a refusal to engage with the most obvious and urgent questions facing the country." newrepublic.com/article/2039...
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Labor unions can recruit working class candidates in red states, run them as independents, fund them with money they now give to Democrats, and use union members as the core of their volunteer base. The numbers are more plausible than you think.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-win...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-win...
How to Win Red States With a Labor Party
We can take political power without asking Democrats for it.
www.hamiltonnolan.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Labor unions can recruit working class candidates in red states, run them as independents, fund them with money they now give to Democrats, and use union members as the core of their volunteer base. The numbers are more plausible than you think.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-win...
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/how-to-win...
How long before Trump pardons him?
Man arrested in January 2021 pipe bomb case targeting party headquarters kentuckylantern.com/2025/12/04/r...
Man arrested in January 2021 pipe bomb case targeting party headquarters • Kentucky Lantern
Authorities arrest Virginia man in connection to pipe bombs planted outside Democratic and Republican headquarters before Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
kentuckylantern.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
How long before Trump pardons him?
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
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If you can, please consider donating to their GoFundMe. The money is going to union members this holiday so they can buy groceries and pay rent while they fight for a fair contract.
If MiUSA means anything at all, it must mean good paying jobs for workers.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-in...
If MiUSA means anything at all, it must mean good paying jobs for workers.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-in...
Donate to Support Individualized Shirt Workers United, organized by Gabor Ptacek
Since this summer, worker leaders at Individualized Shirts have been organizi… Gabor Ptacek needs your support for Support Individualized Shirt Workers United
www.gofundme.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
If you can, please consider donating to their GoFundMe. The money is going to union members this holiday so they can buy groceries and pay rent while they fight for a fair contract.
If MiUSA means anything at all, it must mean good paying jobs for workers.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-in...
If MiUSA means anything at all, it must mean good paying jobs for workers.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-in...
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Yesterday marked my third anniversary with @kentuckylantern.com.
Sunday was also the third anniversary of the Lantern's launch. Since 2022, we've been publishing news that's free for Kentuckians to read and republish
Please consider donating to support the Lantern.
kentuckylantern.com/donate/
Sunday was also the third anniversary of the Lantern's launch. Since 2022, we've been publishing news that's free for Kentuckians to read and republish
Please consider donating to support the Lantern.
kentuckylantern.com/donate/
Donate • Kentucky Lantern
kentuckylantern.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Yesterday marked my third anniversary with @kentuckylantern.com.
Sunday was also the third anniversary of the Lantern's launch. Since 2022, we've been publishing news that's free for Kentuckians to read and republish
Please consider donating to support the Lantern.
kentuckylantern.com/donate/
Sunday was also the third anniversary of the Lantern's launch. Since 2022, we've been publishing news that's free for Kentuckians to read and republish
Please consider donating to support the Lantern.
kentuckylantern.com/donate/
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Mornin’.
Spend a minute or so with this little dude.
You’ll be better for it.
No bullshit.
No pretence.
No ego.
No lies.
No violence.
No AI.
No scams.
No sides.
A robin taking a bath.
Pure.
Simple.
Beautiful.
Nature.
Something we can all agree on?
#nature
#robin
#WorldBeeSanctuary
#saturday
Spend a minute or so with this little dude.
You’ll be better for it.
No bullshit.
No pretence.
No ego.
No lies.
No violence.
No AI.
No scams.
No sides.
A robin taking a bath.
Pure.
Simple.
Beautiful.
Nature.
Something we can all agree on?
#nature
#robin
#WorldBeeSanctuary
#saturday
November 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Mornin’.
Spend a minute or so with this little dude.
You’ll be better for it.
No bullshit.
No pretence.
No ego.
No lies.
No violence.
No AI.
No scams.
No sides.
A robin taking a bath.
Pure.
Simple.
Beautiful.
Nature.
Something we can all agree on?
#nature
#robin
#WorldBeeSanctuary
#saturday
Spend a minute or so with this little dude.
You’ll be better for it.
No bullshit.
No pretence.
No ego.
No lies.
No violence.
No AI.
No scams.
No sides.
A robin taking a bath.
Pure.
Simple.
Beautiful.
Nature.
Something we can all agree on?
#nature
#robin
#WorldBeeSanctuary
#saturday
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If you're looking for a good gift to buy today but you want to fight against the power of Big Tech, try my book about the horrible ideas of the Silicon Valley billionaires and how we can fight back. I'm biased, but I think it's pretty good. The NY Times called it "smart and wonderfully readable."
More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity
AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity
bookshop.org
November 28, 2025 at 11:17 PM
If you're looking for a good gift to buy today but you want to fight against the power of Big Tech, try my book about the horrible ideas of the Silicon Valley billionaires and how we can fight back. I'm biased, but I think it's pretty good. The NY Times called it "smart and wonderfully readable."
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The collect for today is lovely 🙏
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The collect for today is lovely 🙏
Resurrect fandom_wank for 24 hours in its honor.
September 13, 2026 will be the 20th anniversary, in point of fact. For a brief period of time, my cat Ghlaghghee (pronounced "fluffy") was the most famous cat on the Internet. She took it in stride. One of the great moments of the blog era. We should do something for the anniversary. Suggestions?
November 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Resurrect fandom_wank for 24 hours in its honor.