Lane Trippe
@ltrippe.bsky.social
6 lives…so far. History lover (esp. American), science lover, attorney, mother, local activist, former actor-producer. So much to learn; so little time. New Orleans—a curse and a blessing.
Interesting word—new to me:
October 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Interesting word—new to me:
Another great sign at the New Orleans No Kings 2 today:
(Perfect weather—overcast to keep the temperature down, breezy, no rain!)
(Perfect weather—overcast to keep the temperature down, breezy, no rain!)
October 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Another great sign at the New Orleans No Kings 2 today:
(Perfect weather—overcast to keep the temperature down, breezy, no rain!)
(Perfect weather—overcast to keep the temperature down, breezy, no rain!)
One of my favorite T-shirts at the New Orleans No Kings 2–and she made it this morning!
October 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
One of my favorite T-shirts at the New Orleans No Kings 2–and she made it this morning!
Come on—
join me for this No Kings event! All Info: mobilize.us/s/YAXmib
and bring a sign!
Fer instance:
join me for this No Kings event! All Info: mobilize.us/s/YAXmib
and bring a sign!
Fer instance:
October 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Come on—
join me for this No Kings event! All Info: mobilize.us/s/YAXmib
and bring a sign!
Fer instance:
join me for this No Kings event! All Info: mobilize.us/s/YAXmib
and bring a sign!
Fer instance:
NOW they’re concerned??
October 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
NOW they’re concerned??
I just cancelled my subscription to Disney+. When asked, why are you cancelling?, I wrote the below message.
September 21, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I just cancelled my subscription to Disney+. When asked, why are you cancelling?, I wrote the below message.
Couldn’t help it. Had to share. I’m still chuckling.
September 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Couldn’t help it. Had to share. I’m still chuckling.
Pay attention.
Meta is building 2 AI centers each the size of Manhattan (yes, Manhattan)—one near Albany, NY, and one in NW Louisiana.
Watch: the power utilities are building huge new electric power plants for those respective grids.
Who do you think is going to pay those costs?
Meta is building 2 AI centers each the size of Manhattan (yes, Manhattan)—one near Albany, NY, and one in NW Louisiana.
Watch: the power utilities are building huge new electric power plants for those respective grids.
Who do you think is going to pay those costs?
August 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Pay attention.
Meta is building 2 AI centers each the size of Manhattan (yes, Manhattan)—one near Albany, NY, and one in NW Louisiana.
Watch: the power utilities are building huge new electric power plants for those respective grids.
Who do you think is going to pay those costs?
Meta is building 2 AI centers each the size of Manhattan (yes, Manhattan)—one near Albany, NY, and one in NW Louisiana.
Watch: the power utilities are building huge new electric power plants for those respective grids.
Who do you think is going to pay those costs?
Important book. We are indeed still fighting the Civil War. (Nothing ‘civil’ about it.)
Thank you @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Thank you @hcrichardson.bsky.social
August 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Important book. We are indeed still fighting the Civil War. (Nothing ‘civil’ about it.)
Thank you @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Thank you @hcrichardson.bsky.social
(Apologies for this ad hominem aside)
Another Trump Cabinet member who thinks if they put on heavy black glasses, it makes what they say smarter, or more credible….*
*(See also, Kristi Noom)
Ref. Lori-Chavez Deremer official portrait:
Another Trump Cabinet member who thinks if they put on heavy black glasses, it makes what they say smarter, or more credible….*
*(See also, Kristi Noom)
Ref. Lori-Chavez Deremer official portrait:
August 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
(Apologies for this ad hominem aside)
Another Trump Cabinet member who thinks if they put on heavy black glasses, it makes what they say smarter, or more credible….*
*(See also, Kristi Noom)
Ref. Lori-Chavez Deremer official portrait:
Another Trump Cabinet member who thinks if they put on heavy black glasses, it makes what they say smarter, or more credible….*
*(See also, Kristi Noom)
Ref. Lori-Chavez Deremer official portrait:
The impact of the “MAGA Murder” Bill (now, Act) will be devastating and, yes, murderous in New Orleans, and across Louisiana.*
Our Rep. Senators voted for it nonetheless.
As Robert Reich enumerated today, the elements of fascism are now indeed in place.
youtu.be/Yc4xl3nz_Ac?... at 15:40
*
Our Rep. Senators voted for it nonetheless.
As Robert Reich enumerated today, the elements of fascism are now indeed in place.
youtu.be/Yc4xl3nz_Ac?... at 15:40
*
July 6, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The impact of the “MAGA Murder” Bill (now, Act) will be devastating and, yes, murderous in New Orleans, and across Louisiana.*
Our Rep. Senators voted for it nonetheless.
As Robert Reich enumerated today, the elements of fascism are now indeed in place.
youtu.be/Yc4xl3nz_Ac?... at 15:40
*
Our Rep. Senators voted for it nonetheless.
As Robert Reich enumerated today, the elements of fascism are now indeed in place.
youtu.be/Yc4xl3nz_Ac?... at 15:40
*
(Seen at “No Kings” protest in New Orleans)
June 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
(Seen at “No Kings” protest in New Orleans)
From the Guardian: see below.
This is exactly what Netanyahu has said about Israel’s operations in Gaza…again and again…for over a year. “Very close to achieving our objectives”
And we still have only Netanhayu’s word that “Iran is on the brink of having a nuclear weapon”. For 20+ years.
This is exactly what Netanyahu has said about Israel’s operations in Gaza…again and again…for over a year. “Very close to achieving our objectives”
And we still have only Netanhayu’s word that “Iran is on the brink of having a nuclear weapon”. For 20+ years.
June 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
From the Guardian: see below.
This is exactly what Netanyahu has said about Israel’s operations in Gaza…again and again…for over a year. “Very close to achieving our objectives”
And we still have only Netanhayu’s word that “Iran is on the brink of having a nuclear weapon”. For 20+ years.
This is exactly what Netanyahu has said about Israel’s operations in Gaza…again and again…for over a year. “Very close to achieving our objectives”
And we still have only Netanhayu’s word that “Iran is on the brink of having a nuclear weapon”. For 20+ years.
Umm—they’re not “stealthy B-2 bombers”. They’re “stealth bombers”. Somebody ought to tell Hegseth and Caine to get informed about the arms they’re using.
June 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Umm—they’re not “stealthy B-2 bombers”. They’re “stealth bombers”. Somebody ought to tell Hegseth and Caine to get informed about the arms they’re using.
Re the 3.5% Rule* -
10,200,000 is 3.5% of the US population (2024).
#NoKings - We can do it.
* www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...
10,200,000 is 3.5% of the US population (2024).
#NoKings - We can do it.
* www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...
June 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Re the 3.5% Rule* -
10,200,000 is 3.5% of the US population (2024).
#NoKings - We can do it.
* www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...
10,200,000 is 3.5% of the US population (2024).
#NoKings - We can do it.
* www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...
“Pay no attention to that man behind the [President]”
Vought is pulling the strings—now Head of OMB, and acting director of the Consumer Protection Bureau, and now acting head of DOGE.
Vought is pulling the strings—now Head of OMB, and acting director of the Consumer Protection Bureau, and now acting head of DOGE.
June 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
“Pay no attention to that man behind the [President]”
Vought is pulling the strings—now Head of OMB, and acting director of the Consumer Protection Bureau, and now acting head of DOGE.
Vought is pulling the strings—now Head of OMB, and acting director of the Consumer Protection Bureau, and now acting head of DOGE.
Yet more data critical to assessing climate change disappeared by this anti-science Trump administration.
Far less data from upper atmosphere, less data from the ocean, and now no data from the ocean surface.
Far less data from upper atmosphere, less data from the ocean, and now no data from the ocean surface.
June 11, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Yet more data critical to assessing climate change disappeared by this anti-science Trump administration.
Far less data from upper atmosphere, less data from the ocean, and now no data from the ocean surface.
Far less data from upper atmosphere, less data from the ocean, and now no data from the ocean surface.
And his desperation made him a perfect tool for the authors of Project 2025, the oligarchs, and Russia.
May 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
And his desperation made him a perfect tool for the authors of Project 2025, the oligarchs, and Russia.