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Shannon Fisher

@msshannonfisher.bsky.social

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Talk Show Host, Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. Occasional host of the National Press Club Update-1 podcast. Social & Political Commentator. Writer. Human Rights Advocate. Love the arts, politics, dogs, and life! #RVA 🏳️‍🌈

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Aug 20

That time Newsweek used a photo of Anthony Scaramucci as the graphic for an article I wrote about White House leaks. This was…many Scaramuccis ago.

www.newsweek.com/quora-questi...

How Do White House Leaks Happen?

Once Presidential communication is transcribed, it goes through a series of staffers for certification and filing. It is during that process that most of the leaks happen.

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · Jun 10

1/3 17 states are in court trying to gut HIPAA privacy protections for abortion care. If they win, your most personal health information—about abortion, miscarriage, even contraception—could be handed over to law enforcement, weaponized to prosecute patients & providers alike
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Will HIPAA protections continue for abortion care? Courts to soon decide. • Ohio Capital Journal

A decision is imminent in three of the four cases that will determine whether individual health information for legal reproductive care remains protected by a 2024 federal rule under the Health Insura...

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Center for Reproductive Rights @reprorights.org · May 28

🏛️ ON CAPITOL HILL: We recently briefed Congress on the economic impacts of abortion bans three years after Dobbs.

Here's what Americans need to know. 🧵⬇️

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · May 30

“Texas sheriff’s office spent a month hunting a woman they thought self-managed an abortion.”

L’Etat C’est Moi @letatcestmoi.bsky.social · May 30

This #ReproFascism Republican regime is tracking women by license plate to control their reproduction.

Via @jessicavalenti.bsky.social,
@404Media.bsky.social reports a TX sheriff’s office spent a month hunting a woman they thought self-managed an abortion.

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Texas Cops Are Tracking Abortion Patients With License Plate Data

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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · May 29

Too many politicians talk when they should listen. I believe that public service is too important for political nonsense — and that's the approach I'll take as Virginia's next Governor.

🚨 Watch our first TV and digital ad of the campaign:

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Mar 29

It’s tick season. Take precautions. #LymeDisease

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Feb 22

People are not for sale.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Feb 21

Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.

We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Feb 19

At 15, her muzzle might be the same color as the freshly-fallen snow, but Roxie still loves to frolic and play every chance she gets!

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Feb 17

Thanks for adding me to your starter pack, @progressdems.bsky.social!
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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Feb 16

Thanks! Hopefully, I’ll get it all handled this week.

Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Feb 16

Ice storms are a pain in the tucchus. Big pine branches fell (and remain) on my roof. But this, too, shall pass!

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Feb 16

Congratulations on freedom. And I agree that #JusticeMatters! Great to see you over here. The blue skies really do keep the view clear!

Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Feb 3

I’m glad you’re getting another sheltie. I have had a beagle in my life since 1996, and I have never been able to go longer than three weeks without one. I’m sorry for your loss, and I hope your new pup brings you and your family great joy.

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Feb 2

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 31

I’m glad you felt and followed the force! ✨

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 31

The Tea Party is definitely when the big shift happened in the GOP. It was the precursor to MAGA.

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 31

I interview nonfiction authors on my show, but thank you for reaching out.

Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 30

I love Texas, too! Texans are good people! But, yeah, the government needs a bit of work.

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 30

This is going to be a total mess! 🫣

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 30

I’m willing to because a longer one is coming soon, if the first Trump Presidency was any indication. We’re in for a looooong four years.

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 30

Thank you!

Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 30

For once in my life, I actually made a choice that was the best thing for ME this week. And I’m really proud of myself. We’re always growing and improving as humans. I’ve finally learned to TRULY value myself, which is harder than it sounds! 🏆

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 28

And great to meet you, too!

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 28

I’m on the Author’s on the Air Global Radio Network. You can find podcasts by searching my name on most platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.). Releasing new shows again soon, after a months-long hiatus. Podcasts here of previous shows: open.spotify.com/show/1ZDPLEh...

Cultural Controversy and Our Lives with Shannon Fisher

Podcast · Shannon Fisher · Cultural Controversy and Our Lives with Shannon Fisher examine hot-button societal issues from personal, political, and cultural perspectives. Shannon delves deeply into the...

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Shannon Fisher @msshannonfisher.bsky.social · Jan 28

Well, at least we’ve figured out how to slow the passage of time: a Trump Presidency. One week feels like one year!

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