Laura Smith
@laura-1255.bsky.social
Retired. Gardening & native plants, sucker for plant lists clickbait. Sci-fi. Science.😷 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 & Gulf of Mexico forever. Tallahassee, FL (fr Brooklyn)
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The public made noise for Liam Ramos and it got him released from Dilley.
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
February 6, 2026 at 12:08 AM
The public made noise for Liam Ramos and it got him released from Dilley.
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
Now we must make noise for 7 year old Diana Crespo.
Her parents were taking her for emergency medical care when ICE grabbed them, and she’s rotting in the camp sick and exposed to measles.
Get them out!
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The headline should be, "DHS to keep 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota."
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
Homan in Minneapolis: "Effective immediately, we will draw down 700 people effective today."
February 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The headline should be, "DHS to keep 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota."
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
Instead, it seems the entirety of the traditional media went with, "DHS to withdraw 700 immigration officers from Minnesota."
This presser worked like a charm.
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The last time he started talking like this, his allies minimized the risks and we ended up with January 6. This time we must take him literally and seriously. These comments are a five-alarm fire for democracy. In a functioning republic, he would be impeached and removed from office today.
February 2, 2026 at 9:04 PM
The last time he started talking like this, his allies minimized the risks and we ended up with January 6. This time we must take him literally and seriously. These comments are a five-alarm fire for democracy. In a functioning republic, he would be impeached and removed from office today.
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Minnesota is the best of us.
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Minnesota is the best of us.
This map is 👍🏻
This is such a cool illustration of how the Mercator map distorts the size of Greenland, which looks as big as the whole continent of Africa on that map but is actually the size of Mexico.
January 20, 2026 at 6:05 AM
This map is 👍🏻
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This is not a small thing. It's <the> thing. The entire ballgame. For all of 🇺🇸's many faults, we have done this better than ~anyone else for ~forever now, & we're going to do it again, & the people who don't like this are eventually going to lose again.
It's a small thing, but it fills me with civic pride to walk through the giant park near my house and see Hmong families having cookouts, Somali parents pushing their laughing kids on the swings.
Like, here are people who've endured horrors, and my city has welcomed them in to build peaceful lives.
Like, here are people who've endured horrors, and my city has welcomed them in to build peaceful lives.
Yes. My theory of the moment is Miller/Vance thought their view that immigrants threaten social solidarity would be widely shared. But ICE raids are driving native-born Americans to show solidarity with immigrants quite courageously. Now Miller is trying to disrupt that alliance with state violence.
January 20, 2026 at 12:26 AM
This is not a small thing. It's <the> thing. The entire ballgame. For all of 🇺🇸's many faults, we have done this better than ~anyone else for ~forever now, & we're going to do it again, & the people who don't like this are eventually going to lose again.
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I agree.
Cong Dems cannot make this happen. But they should be calling for it.
-The world's most important alliance is being destroyed by one mentally disturbed man.
-That man outright says there is *no* limit on his power except his own "morality"[sic]. Including to make war
Which side are we on?
Cong Dems cannot make this happen. But they should be calling for it.
-The world's most important alliance is being destroyed by one mentally disturbed man.
-That man outright says there is *no* limit on his power except his own "morality"[sic]. Including to make war
Which side are we on?
The 25th Amendment must be invoked by the cabinet. I’m all for pressuring them. Congressional Dems should lead the charge. Not on Bluesky or Threads. Let’s do it.
Invoke the 25th Amendment.
January 19, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I agree.
Cong Dems cannot make this happen. But they should be calling for it.
-The world's most important alliance is being destroyed by one mentally disturbed man.
-That man outright says there is *no* limit on his power except his own "morality"[sic]. Including to make war
Which side are we on?
Cong Dems cannot make this happen. But they should be calling for it.
-The world's most important alliance is being destroyed by one mentally disturbed man.
-That man outright says there is *no* limit on his power except his own "morality"[sic]. Including to make war
Which side are we on?
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For those saying “oh but the cabinet are all sycophants.” Yes. We know.
It’s called PRESSURE. You pressure the system until something gives. Micro cracks in the wall until some bricks start to come loose.
It’s called PRESSURE. You pressure the system until something gives. Micro cracks in the wall until some bricks start to come loose.
The 25th Amendment must be invoked by the cabinet. I’m all for pressuring them. Congressional Dems should lead the charge. Not on Bluesky or Threads. Let’s do it.
Invoke the 25th Amendment.
January 19, 2026 at 10:58 PM
For those saying “oh but the cabinet are all sycophants.” Yes. We know.
It’s called PRESSURE. You pressure the system until something gives. Micro cracks in the wall until some bricks start to come loose.
It’s called PRESSURE. You pressure the system until something gives. Micro cracks in the wall until some bricks start to come loose.
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I totally agree with this viewpoint. Where is the generosity and sense of patriotism that we saw in Carnegie, Rockefellers, and the Gates foundations?
I totally agree with this viewpoint. Where is the generosity and sense of patriotism that we saw in Carnegie, Rockefellers, and the Gates foundations?
California Made Them Rich. Now They Want to Leave.
As I read this headline today, “Google co-founder Larry Page cuts business ties with California as state’s new billionaires’ tax looms,” I felt revulsion, as many others should as well.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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I totally agree with this viewpoint. Where is the generosity and sense of patriotism that we saw in Carnegie, Rockefellers, and the Gates foundations?
I totally agree with this viewpoint. Where is the generosity and sense of patriotism that we saw in Carnegie, Rockefellers, and the Gates foundations?
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But I thought they didn't believe in gender affirming care...
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Testosterone levels have declined in men. Here's what the FDA wants to do about it — NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with FDA Commissioner Martin Makary about the decline in testosterone in men in the U.S. and what his agency wants to do about it.
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December 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
But I thought they didn't believe in gender affirming care...
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⚖️💙 A very good read.
September 26, 2025 at 3:29 AM
⚖️💙 A very good read.
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Yes, the HOW, that is the billion dollar question.
Lots of us agree with you completely. However, the tougher question before Nov 2028 is THE HOW.
With his Epstein panic, cognitive deterioration, and violent rhetoric spiraling out of control, Trump is now openly embracing authoritarianism — even fantasizing about killing political opponents.
This is not normal.
This is not safe.
This is not democratic.
Trump must be removed from office.
This is not normal.
This is not safe.
This is not democratic.
Trump must be removed from office.
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Yes, the HOW, that is the billion dollar question.
Wow, brilliant. And not trying to “trick” them. Respectful way to teach a research lesson.
November 23, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Wow, brilliant. And not trying to “trick” them. Respectful way to teach a research lesson.
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Goddam right. You do the right thing -- which this republic desperately needs done -- and they pull your credentials. So what? You have a phone and your have your sources. or you should. And you continue to report on this presidency as your colleagues now do outside the Pentagon. Enough dishonor.
while I’m being cranky, access journalism needs to go. When the president does his “I’m alpha because I insulted you” thing somebody needs to fall on his sword and say “what the fuck is wrong with you, old man?” on a hot mic. the hero of the wizard of Oz is Toto.
November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Goddam right. You do the right thing -- which this republic desperately needs done -- and they pull your credentials. So what? You have a phone and your have your sources. or you should. And you continue to report on this presidency as your colleagues now do outside the Pentagon. Enough dishonor.
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Powerful.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Powerful.
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@schumer.senate.gov
@aoc.bsky.social
It is time for Schumer to resign. His weakness and willingness to capitulate does not represent the vast majority of Democrats.
This is not the time for “moderate” leadership. It is the time to break out every political weapon you have.
#schumermustresign
@aoc.bsky.social
It is time for Schumer to resign. His weakness and willingness to capitulate does not represent the vast majority of Democrats.
This is not the time for “moderate” leadership. It is the time to break out every political weapon you have.
#schumermustresign
March 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
@schumer.senate.gov
@aoc.bsky.social
It is time for Schumer to resign. His weakness and willingness to capitulate does not represent the vast majority of Democrats.
This is not the time for “moderate” leadership. It is the time to break out every political weapon you have.
#schumermustresign
@aoc.bsky.social
It is time for Schumer to resign. His weakness and willingness to capitulate does not represent the vast majority of Democrats.
This is not the time for “moderate” leadership. It is the time to break out every political weapon you have.
#schumermustresign
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Senator Schumer: you surrendered maximum leverage on November 10 for a worthless promise from John Thune. I demand your resignation as Democratic leader. Democrats cannot win if leadership folds under pressure. #SchumerMustResign
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Senator Schumer: you surrendered maximum leverage on November 10 for a worthless promise from John Thune. I demand your resignation as Democratic leader. Democrats cannot win if leadership folds under pressure. #SchumerMustResign
Agree. And what a betrayal this is of all the Dem voters who turned out last week, and the No Kings 7,000,000. What a punch in the gut.
The model of holding individual senators responsible is broken here. The retirees clearly agreed to take the fall. Which is why the nos should get no credit for voting no unless they move to oust Schumer
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Agree. And what a betrayal this is of all the Dem voters who turned out last week, and the No Kings 7,000,000. What a punch in the gut.
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Dear Democratic Senators: if you vote for this selling out of the ACA it will be the end of your careers. Depend upon it. You are there to defend this country against Trump and the fascists, not collude with them. If you become Quislings, you will forever REMAIN Quislings
November 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Dear Democratic Senators: if you vote for this selling out of the ACA it will be the end of your careers. Depend upon it. You are there to defend this country against Trump and the fascists, not collude with them. If you become Quislings, you will forever REMAIN Quislings
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MUST POST....NOW.
November 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
MUST POST....NOW.
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The USDA is legally obligated to continue funding SNAP during the shutdown
Congress created a $5B contingency fund for this exact moment
Secretary Rollins must act now to prevent hunger for 42 million Americans
Read HERE: www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/10.28.25...
Congress created a $5B contingency fund for this exact moment
Secretary Rollins must act now to prevent hunger for 42 million Americans
Read HERE: www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/10.28.25...
Press Release | Democracy Defenders Fund
www.democracydefendersfund.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The USDA is legally obligated to continue funding SNAP during the shutdown
Congress created a $5B contingency fund for this exact moment
Secretary Rollins must act now to prevent hunger for 42 million Americans
Read HERE: www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/10.28.25...
Congress created a $5B contingency fund for this exact moment
Secretary Rollins must act now to prevent hunger for 42 million Americans
Read HERE: www.democracydefendersfund.org/prs/10.28.25...
I’ve been waiting for Tylenol to sue RFK & minions for defamation!
Autism was acknowledged medically long before Tylenol was invented.
Just stop this total BS and release all the Epstein files!
#Voices4Victory
#Pinks
#DemVoice1
Just stop this total BS and release all the Epstein files!
#Voices4Victory
#Pinks
#DemVoice1
October 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I’ve been waiting for Tylenol to sue RFK & minions for defamation!