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Heather LaGarde

@heatherlagarde.bsky.social
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Founder, Haw River Ballroom. All things Saxapahaw. Producer, Counterpoint Underground & SwitchPoint. Formerly War Child, Human Rights Watch. Kayaks a lot. www.hawriverballroom.com counterpointunderground.com

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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Humanity Has Avoided Apocalypse Before. Let’s Do It Again. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/o...
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Opinion | Humanity Has Avoided Apocalypse Before. Let’s Do It Again. (Gift Article)
It is up to all of us, through our government, to shape what A.I. becomes.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A New World Order Is Coming. We Aren’t Ready. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/o...
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Opinion | A New World Order Is Coming. We Aren’t Ready. (Gift Article)
We must be honest about the seriousness of the situation we’re in.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Happy to announce the 2026 Saturdays in Saxapahaw lineup!! 🦢 Please help us keep this festival FREE: bit.ly/SaturdaysInS... 18 amazing Saturdays full of music, local farmers and makers, a slipnslide, bubbles, food trucks and happiness!!! It all kicks off on May 2 with Haw River Festival!
Poster for the summer music series  Saturdays in Saxapahaw lineup!! Beautiful poster by Stacy Harden!! 🦢 Please help us keep this festival FREE: https://bit.ly/SaturdaysInSXPHW 

18 amazing Saturdays full of music, local farmers and makers, a slipnslide, bubbles, food trucks and happiness!!! It all kicks off on May 2 with Haw River Fest to benefit Haw River Assembly featuring Jasme Kelly, The Spectacles and The New Potatoes!

5/9- Rooster Walk presents Florencia & the Feeling
5/16 - Big Fat Gap 
5/23- Holler Choir
5/30- Slow Teeth
6/6- Alli Blois & the Seeping Hearts
6/13- Amelia Day
6/20- Story Charlemagne
6/27- Irving Aday
7/4- Alamance Jazz Band
7/11- Django Haskins Music
7/18- Omar Ruiz-Lopez and Eric Hirsh
7/25- Raistlin Brabson & Up Jumped Trouble
8/1- Country Soul Songbook 
8/8- John Howie Jr. & the Rosewood Bluff 
8/15- All Y'all Country All Stars
8/22- Road to Sleepy Fest with the Sleepy Cat House Band
8/29- Boom Unit Brass Band
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Taking it in.
Kayaking the Haw River during a beautiful sunset.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Trump Administration to Music Fans: Just Kidding About Coming to Save You www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/o...
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Opinion | Trump Administration to Music Fans: Just Kidding About Coming to Save You
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Thank you Amy
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Spring
Tulip Magnolia on a FarmSunset on the Haw River
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Gaza’s Sick And Wounded Await a Lifeline in Rafah www.nytimes.com/video/world/...
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Video: Gaza’s Sick And Wounded Await a Lifeline in Rafah
The Rafah crossing, a key passage between Gaza and Egypt, is set to reopen after Hamas and Israel agreed to a ceasefire in October. The New York Times visited two hospitals in Gaza to meet some of the...
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Seeing these signs all over North Carolina as I drive home feels inordinately good…….. #abolishice
“Anti-icing operation in effect“ digital roadsign on a highway in NC
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WIRED @wired.com · 08/01/2026
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/24/b...
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They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Solstice Sunsets
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Here are a few press pieces on the activities. www.motherjones.com/politics/202... truthout.org/articles/sur... insideclimatenews.org/news/1512202...
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
In DC with 80 inspiring leaders from all over the US who are natural disaster survivors and organizers. Heartbreaking, moving, & powerful stories told today & so much strength, grief, determination, organizing power and energy. The fate of FEMA & disaster survivors is being decided right now in D.C.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Heading to DC this week w/ 80+ climate disaster organizers & survivors from all over the US to speak with our representatives about FEMA, disaster relief, strategic future planning for “natural” disasters & support for those impacted, especially the most vulnerable. indyweek.com/news/culture...
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At the River’s Edge
Several months out from Tropical Storm Chantal, two arts organizations take stock of what was lost—and how they’ll adapt to what lies ahead.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
“As three immigrants claim Nobel Prizes in science for the United States this year, experts warn that immigration crackdowns could undo American innovation.” www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/s...
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A Scientific Pipeline to the Nobel Prize Fueled by Immigrants
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Got to see the swearing in of Chelsea Dickey the new mayor of Graham,NC tonight who won in a big way - very inspiring —and I’m very proud as my daughter was her Campaign Manager - what a great win for the future ❤️ we need young people in office - support them!
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
#Raleigh tonight after a day on safety patrol - follow Siembra NC for information and ways to help keep our neighbors, colleagues, families and friends supported.
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Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
‼️Today ICE comes to the NC Triangle To report activity &/or request support, call Siembra NC’s hotline: 📞 336-543-0352 It’s a 1st line of contact for collective fights & resources for our community Please share indyweek.com/news/northca... Siembra NC Hotline: www.siembranc.org/la-migra-hot...
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Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say
‘It is the city of Raleigh’s understanding that the Border Patrol and ICE are already in Raleigh and that they will be active’ said Mayor Janet Cowell.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
LISTEN to this —> “We Followed the Rules. ICE Jailed Us Anyway.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/o...
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Opinion | We Followed the Rules. ICE Jailed Us Anyway.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Border Patrol Fans Out Across Charlotte, N.C., Arresting 81 People on First Day www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
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Border Patrol Fans Out Across Charlotte, N.C., Arresting 81 People on First Day
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
“If you stand for the truth and for learning and all the virtues of a serious education and an examined life and you believe in the idea of justice, you have to act.” - Leon Botstein, Bard College. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/n...
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Church and College Leaders Work to Free a Detained Afghan Student
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Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 05/11/2025
Watching Mamdani's victory speech, I'm struck by his—and his campaign's—unabashed vision of the US as an immigrant society, a culture built from the ground up from diversity. It is a complete rejection and reversal of the search for a white-washed homogeneity that the political right projects.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
SO PROUD OF OUR DAUGHTER Hadden who headed up the campaign for Chelsea Dickey for Mayor of Graham -who just WON!!!!!!!!!! Thrilled at all the wins in Alamance tonight and NJ, VA, NYC etc !!!!!! #HOPE !! Congratulations Chelsea and team❗️#proudmama
Hadden LaGarde telling us it’s a win!Hadden and Chelsea the new Mayor of Graham, NC.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
More from this beautiful music weekend in Saxapahaw at @hawriverballroom.com
PHILM, MJ Lenderman, Brad Cook, Jay SteeleCrowd shots from the SG Goodman show at Haw River Ballroom Crowd shots from the SG Goodman show at Haw River Ballroom SG Goodman at Haw River Ballroom
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
For Shame, North Carolina. For Shame. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/o...
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Opinion | For Shame, North Carolina. For Shame.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Great shows this weekend @hawriverballroom.com @saxapahaw.bsky.social with SG Goodman, Fust and Jensen McRae
Fust on stage at Haw River Ballroom SG Goodman on stage at Haw River BallroomJensen McRae on stage at Haw River BallroomCrowd image at Haw River Ballroom
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
How Politics Is Changing the Way History Is Taught www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/u...
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How Politics Is Changing the Way History Is Taught
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Jason Wilkinson @jwiki.dev · 18/10/2025
No Kings march Durham
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Beautiful day at #nokings w/ thousands of people standing together for a country we love & want to believe in - w liberty & justice for all! Thank you @revdrbarber for your inspiring words & thank you to people all over the world for coming together to stand up- vote in those midterms people ❤️
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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Democratic governors form a public health alliance in a rebuke of Trump
They're framing it as a way to share data and messages about threats, emergency preparedness and public health policy at a time when the federal government isn't doing its job in public health.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
North Carolina’s Gerrymandering Republicans Plan to Redraw our Congressional Map to add a Seat and try to make your vote moot. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/u...
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North Carolina Republicans Plan to Redraw Congressional Map to Add a Seat
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Sleepyfest in Saxapahaw this weekend - such a great time. ❤️
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize goes to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela & for her struggle to achieve a just & peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. @nobelprize 📸Adriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times
Maria Corina Machado standing on top of a car before a cheering crowd. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
As the leader of the democracy movement in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado is one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times.
Ms Machado has been a key, unifying figure in a political opposition that was once deeply divided - an opposition that found common ground in the demand for free elections and representative government. This is precisely what lies at the heart of democracy: our shared willingness to defend the principles of popular rule, even though we disagree. At a time when democracy is under threat, it is more important than ever to defend this common ground.Democracy is a precondition for lasting peace. However, we live in a world where democracy is in retreat, where more and more authoritarian regimes are challenging norms and resorting to violence. The Venezuelan regime's rigid hold on power and its repression of the population are not unique in the world. We see the same trends globally: rule of law abused by those in control, free media silenced, critics imprisoned, and societies pushed towards authoritarian rule and
militarisation. In 2024, more elections were held than ever before, but fewer and fewer are free and fair.
Maria Corina Machado meets all three criteria stated in Alfred Nobel's will for the selection of a Peace Prize laureate. She has brought her country's opposition together. She has never wavered in resisting the militarisation of Venezuelan society. She has been steadfast in her support for a peaceful transition to democracy.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 10/10/2025
'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 10/10/2025
Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year: www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela
Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.
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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
What’s amazing about this is that it’s not activists, it’s random people in the street, dudes in trucks. They know who the villain is. I think MAGA has a bigger problem here than they realize
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Beautiful day in Saxapahaw .
Yellow kayak on the Haw River in Saxapahaw on a beautiful Fall day.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
The @hawriverballroom.com this week
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Thank you Women’s Resource Center of Alamance County for incl. me in the Founder’s Awards group amongst strong women pouring their hearts, souls, smarts &kindness into their communities &highlighting the bravery &resilience of women helping others manifest their dreams &support wild creativity!
Bio pic of Heather LaGarde (on a kayak in the haw River) Flyer featuring the honorees for this years Leading the Way Awards for the Women’s Resource Center of Alamance County
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
BREAKING: Just hours before the fiscal year ended, a federal judge in R.I. has ordered the Trump administration to preserve $233 million in FEMA funds it attempted to abruptly steer away from 8 blue states. Without that order, the states would've lost the money at midnight.
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Stereolab at @hawriverballroom.com ❤️
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Painful to see what is happening today at the UN General Assembly. - the only joy is reading @sominisengupta.bsky.social accuracy retorts in @nytimes.com live coverage re climate change.
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kittykatcamera.bsky.social @kittykatcamera.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Anne Erin Clark aka St. Vincent. Haw River Ballroom. 2014(ish)
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Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Happy Monday What an astounding Stereolab show last night @hawriverballroom.com, the former Dye House in historic Saxapahaw, one of the finest music venues in the US—Lætitia Sadier said it was “a special place” (true!) They drew on their 33-year back catalog Congrats @heatherlagarde.bsky.social
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Heather LaGarde @heatherlagarde.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Just finished the 20th season of Saturdays in Saxapahaw ❤️🦢❤️ 18 weeks of free shows each summer for 20 years = 360 bands, 250,000 audience members, 700 food truck visits, a million bubbles and smiles - community time together where all are welcome ❤️ feels good #swaneconomy
Crowds on the lawn for Saturdays in Saxapahaw summer music series and farmers/ arts marketFeed the swan - donations for the band sign on the stage at Saturdays in SaxapahawCrowds on the lawn for Saturdays in Saxapahaw summer music series and farmers/ arts marketBand on the Saturdays in Saxapahaw Hay Wagon Stage.
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