Laura Mariani
@lauramariani.bsky.social
Award-winning pun artist. Posting about science, movies, #mapoli, horror, birding, and dogs from Worcester, MA. Posts = my opinions. (she/her)
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Hey Bsky friends, my day job is in recruiting. If you're job hunting and could use a friendly resume review or like, a 30 minute brainstorming session, my DMs are open. Most of my experience is in Boston-area biotech/pharma and healthcare, but if you're in another field/location I'll do my best!
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
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Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
Why Are Some Democrats Backing MAGA's Anti-LGBTQ+ Censorship?
From late-night host cancellations to removing LGBTQ+ history from government sites, politicians in both parties are contributing to the overwriting of the internet — a place where lots of queer and t...
www.teenvogue.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Just heard disappointing news that @warren.senate.gov will co-sponsor the Kids Online Safety Act again despite overwhelming opposition from LGBTQ, human rights, abortion rights, and racial justice groups.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
This is a horrific betrayal of her constituents, particularly trans youth and their families.
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They are now targeting people who did everything by the book and were literally at the ceremony where they were going to become citizens...
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
Immigrants Approved for Citizenship ‘Plucked Out’ of Line Moments Before Pledging Allegiance: Report
Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the ceremony. The incident comes after USCIS told employees to halt all immigrat...
people.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
They are now targeting people who did everything by the book and were literally at the ceremony where they were going to become citizens...
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
"Immigrants lined up to become U.S. citizens in Boston on Dec. 4 were pulled from line by USCIS officials moments before the oath ceremony"
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This kind of dataset is a clear indicator that propaganda plays a big role in people's political positions and acting like people are unshiftable is just completely detached from reality
Republicans increasingly oppose requiring healthy kids to get MMR vaccines to attend public schools
2016 19%
2019 20%
2023 42%
2025 47%
www.pewresearch.org/science/2025... 🧪
2016 19%
2019 20%
2023 42%
2025 47%
www.pewresearch.org/science/2025... 🧪
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This kind of dataset is a clear indicator that propaganda plays a big role in people's political positions and acting like people are unshiftable is just completely detached from reality
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ICE raided a James Beard award winning restaurant & because the chef/owner was prepared, left emptyhanded:
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
ICE raided a James Beard award winning restaurant & because the chef/owner was prepared, left emptyhanded:
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This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
For First Time in Decades, Child Deaths Will Rise This Year
Almost a quarter of a million more children around the world are projected to die in 2025 than in 2024.
www.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This fetid landmark, this historical stain on humanity is primarily due to the stunningly reckless obliteration of America's foreign assistance agency earlier this year.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
Led by the richest man on earth. In secret, on a weekend. With zero analysis or discussion of its catastrophic impacts.
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SNAP benefits are being distributed once more, but families are still concerned about their ability to afford food. MA's Anti-Hunger Task Force is holding listening sessions throughout December to collect feedback that will inform long-term solutions to hunger. gazettenet.com/2025/12/01/p...
'Perfect storm of food insecurity': State Anti-Hunger Task Force ramps up listening sessions - Daily Hampshire Gazette
Even though the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are flowing again and the first of two major holidays this season has passed, experts who help people access food say those affected ...
gazettenet.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
SNAP benefits are being distributed once more, but families are still concerned about their ability to afford food. MA's Anti-Hunger Task Force is holding listening sessions throughout December to collect feedback that will inform long-term solutions to hunger. gazettenet.com/2025/12/01/p...
Hey Bsky friends, my day job is in recruiting. If you're job hunting and could use a friendly resume review or like, a 30 minute brainstorming session, my DMs are open. Most of my experience is in Boston-area biotech/pharma and healthcare, but if you're in another field/location I'll do my best!
December 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hey Bsky friends, my day job is in recruiting. If you're job hunting and could use a friendly resume review or like, a 30 minute brainstorming session, my DMs are open. Most of my experience is in Boston-area biotech/pharma and healthcare, but if you're in another field/location I'll do my best!
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You really have to ask why more legacy media didn't cover this.
The framing is a clear a home run: "One of the country's most conservative states funded a review of evidence for trans youth healthcare, and you'll never believe what they found."
The framing is a clear a home run: "One of the country's most conservative states funded a review of evidence for trans youth healthcare, and you'll never believe what they found."
An inependent review of medical evidence on trans youth healthcare found substantial evidence of benefit, and no evidence of harm.
This was one of our top stories this year. Legacy news, who extensively covered a review finding the opposite, ignored this.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
This was one of our top stories this year. Legacy news, who extensively covered a review finding the opposite, ignored this.
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
Plentiful Data, No Regret: What the Utah Review on Youth Trans Care Found — Assigned
A 1,000-page report by the College of Pharmacy at the University of Utah, which found care safe and effective, stands out from others: It’s both independent and an actual review of the evidence.
www.assignedmedia.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
You really have to ask why more legacy media didn't cover this.
The framing is a clear a home run: "One of the country's most conservative states funded a review of evidence for trans youth healthcare, and you'll never believe what they found."
The framing is a clear a home run: "One of the country's most conservative states funded a review of evidence for trans youth healthcare, and you'll never believe what they found."
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A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
Reading this now and really enjoying your stories, @juliaelliott.bsky.social!
Sales of staff picks provide a bit of friendly competition in the bookstore, and I'm kicking everyone's ass this month with HELLIONS by @juliaelliott.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Reading this now and really enjoying your stories, @juliaelliott.bsky.social!
Thanksgiving aliquots
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Thanksgiving aliquots
fun update, I just got a bill for $843.20 in the mail from MassHealth, even though neither I nor my husband is currently enrolled in MassHealth as far as I can tell
November 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
fun update, I just got a bill for $843.20 in the mail from MassHealth, even though neither I nor my husband is currently enrolled in MassHealth as far as I can tell
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seen on WT Harris in E Charlotte
November 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
seen on WT Harris in E Charlotte
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The GOP cuts to Medicaid have cut rural Granite Staters off from basic health services. Nasty, nasty business. #NHPoli #NHPol
www.wmur.com/article/rura...
www.wmur.com/article/rura...
Health center closure in New Hampshire town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities
Last month, the Ammonoosuc Community Health Services location in Franconia, a town of around 1,000 people, closed for good.
www.wmur.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The GOP cuts to Medicaid have cut rural Granite Staters off from basic health services. Nasty, nasty business. #NHPoli #NHPol
www.wmur.com/article/rura...
www.wmur.com/article/rura...
A movie that takes place where you're from
November 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A movie that takes place where you're from
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I have been looking at Black Friday sales for a week but I do not actually need anything so instead I closed all those tabs and bought a Polaroid for a foster kid in Florida who uses photography to deal with big feelings. Perhaps you would like to do the same for one of the kids at the link below?
🧵 We are, in fact, doing the thing again for @onesimplewish.bsky.social. In 2024, the kind people of this community put the money cannon on blast to help grant $75K in wishes for children in foster care. Toys, tech, a suit for job interviews. Here we go again! 👇
www.onesimplewish.org/giving/megwa...
www.onesimplewish.org/giving/megwa...
November 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I have been looking at Black Friday sales for a week but I do not actually need anything so instead I closed all those tabs and bought a Polaroid for a foster kid in Florida who uses photography to deal with big feelings. Perhaps you would like to do the same for one of the kids at the link below?
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Jermoh is also going to raise funds to pay for the attorney. Consider making a donation.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Jermoh is also going to raise funds to pay for the attorney. Consider making a donation.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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We need more volunteers! Today and tomorrow. Please, support Jermoh and the recount!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We need more volunteers! Today and tomorrow. Please, support Jermoh and the recount!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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I’m here rn and we could use another 20 volunteers this morning!
BALLOT RECOUNT: WORCESTER NEEDS YOUR HELP!
An important recount is happening & we need recount observers!
Jermoh Kamara lost by only 26 votes. This could significantly shift the incoming Council's actions & direction.
Please sign up, even if for just one shift.
worcindivis.short.gy/kamara-recount
An important recount is happening & we need recount observers!
Jermoh Kamara lost by only 26 votes. This could significantly shift the incoming Council's actions & direction.
Please sign up, even if for just one shift.
worcindivis.short.gy/kamara-recount
November 22, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I’m here rn and we could use another 20 volunteers this morning!
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We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.
washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
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NEW: ICE has finally released post-shutdown detention data. The latest data reveals that a full 40%(!) of people arrested in the interior and held in ICE detention have no criminal record; no criminal charges or prior convictions. That is up from just 4% when Trump took office.
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: ICE has finally released post-shutdown detention data. The latest data reveals that a full 40%(!) of people arrested in the interior and held in ICE detention have no criminal record; no criminal charges or prior convictions. That is up from just 4% when Trump took office.
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Data on race and ethnicity has put us on the cusp of breakthroughs in treating kidney failure, which disproportionately affects Black Americans. But the Trump administration has halted that data collection as part of its war on supposed "DEI." Important new story from @laylaayanna.bsky.social
The Trump Admin’s War on Data Is Compromising Major Health Advancements for Black Americans
Thanks to a 2009 medical breakthrough, researchers could be on the precipice...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Data on race and ethnicity has put us on the cusp of breakthroughs in treating kidney failure, which disproportionately affects Black Americans. But the Trump administration has halted that data collection as part of its war on supposed "DEI." Important new story from @laylaayanna.bsky.social
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Fish have committed credit card fraud
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Fish have committed credit card fraud
if my parents had been on this wavelength in '84 I'd be named Sarah Connor Zuul Mariani
November 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
if my parents had been on this wavelength in '84 I'd be named Sarah Connor Zuul Mariani