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@lara3000.bsky.social
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A 🇺🇸 expat living in England with my spouse who is 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇸 (in order of receipt). Retired from corporate life, micropreneur, cheering on 🇺🇸 resisters from across the pond.

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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Britain's future relationship with Europe is being debated in Parliament on 12th October. I've just asked my MP to attend. Will you ask yours? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-a...
europeanmovement.co.uk
Ask your MP to stand up for our future in Europe
On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate?
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 10/05/2026
First, Trump’s district is repped by a Democrat, and now JK Rowling is repped by a trans person? Fabulous!! 💙💕🎊🏳️‍⚧️
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Monthly reminder Bezos is ripping u off. Cancelled Prime year ago. in past 12 months have placed 4 Amazon orders. Mostly small, hard to find things we weren’t in a hurry for. Spend more than £35/$35 get FREE shipping. learned Amazon is NOT the cheapest, just the most convenient.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
David Attenborough turns 💯 🎈🎂🎈🎂🎈 “Many of us might never have bothered with such bountifulness, or thought ourselves likely candidates to be gripped by it, were it not for the single human who brought it to our attention.” —Anthony Lane
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Adam Rose @adamrose.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Just sobbed hardest I have since my mom died in 2020. She missed these trials by a few months. One of most ruthless cancers. Hard to fathom that maybe she'd still be here. I feel such a hole inside. In case you're wondering if we should fund mRNA research instead of another stupid war ... yes.
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MyPet Health by Vetcation @vetcation.com · 19/04/2026
This dog rescue had a slumber party night where volunteers got to sleep with a dog up for adoption! This is the kind of place I’d donate my time and money to. Slumber Pawty! 🐾
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Worth a read. The only thing it is missing is: We create an amendment to the constitution that says that Presidents can be charged for breaking the law.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
One of the best responses I have ever seen.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
JFK was right and Americans can learn a few things from how Hungarians engaged “Today, we won because Hungarians didn’t ask what their homeland could do for them; they asked what they could do for their homeland. You found the answer. And you followed through”. aje.news/fef7kz
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Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban?
Magyar's centre-right Tisza Party has won a two-thirds majority in Hungary's parliamentary elections.
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Matt Steinglass @mattsteinglass.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Regret to inform everyone that Peter Magyar beat the world’s smartest illiberal populist in large measure by working incredibly hard for 2 straight years, meaning the rest of us are just going to have to get off our asses and do shit rather than just complaining.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
This is huge!!!! www.theguardian.com/business/202...
theguardian.com
GSK reports promising early results in ovarian and womb cancer drug trial
Mo-Rez reduced or eliminated tumours in over 60% of patients and is expected to be a blockbuster drug
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Andy Muirhead @andymuirhd.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
In France, legislation came into effect recently for all car parks that have over 80 spaces to be covered with solar panels. Estimated to add around 11GW of renewable energy capacity to the national grid. Why not do likewise in Scotland? Braehead, Silverburn, Glasgow Fort etc.
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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Not even 6 in the morning, and Hungarians are already lining up to vote! Hopefully get rid of Orban and Russians once, and for all! #cdnpoli
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Greater Manchester Patients Not Passports @gmpnp.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
We were never consulted on Palantir gaining access to our health data. But we've since made our views known. And in just 4️⃣ DAYS, MPs will debate activating the break clause in Palantir's NHS contract. Tell you MP to do the right thing 👇 www.amnesty.org.uk/get-involved...
amnesty.org.uk
Email your MP to demand no Palantir in our NHS
Palantir faces scrutiny for human rights abuses as MPs debate its £330m NHS data contract on 16 April. Urge your MP: no Palantir in our NHS. Act now.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Hey America. Take note. This level of resistance and protest … daily. Is what it takes. Get moving.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
This week … JD Vance spent longer in Hungary supporting Orban’s re-election than he did in Islamabad focused on a war (which has already killed thousands including 13 Americans) he reportedly opposed. 🙄
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Here we fixed this for you, @wsj.com We see you trying to help JD pretend he doesn’t have to wear this war when he runs for president. Nope.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
So Oxford allowed women to attend in 1920’s where as Harvard waited until 1977. It’s all starting to make sense now 🙄
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LisaLisa @lisalisa42.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Congress is completely useless at this point.
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Jocelyn Leitzinger @jocelynl.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Comparison of voting by county in Wisconsin First pic is presidential election results from 2024. Second pic is Supreme Court results from 2026 In 2024, 34 counties went 60% or higher for Trump. Now, there's only 3 counties that voted red at that level. And >25 counties flipped from red to blue
Wisconsin election map for the 2024 presidential election, by county. The vast majority of the state is red. State Supreme Court election map for Wisconsin in 2026, by county. More than half the state is blue - maybe 60%?
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Amalia @ollied68.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
América, Your No Kings protests were a good start. But I’m afraid to make a difference your going to have to be more like the French. Protest every day. Shut the country down. One protest every 3 months doesn’t effect change. Daily pressure does.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Reminder of who MTG really Is • “I will not certify a stolen election” • Said the CA Camp 🔥 was started by ”Jewish Space Lasers” • Called Parkland & Sandy Hook false flags • called a Parkland student survivor “little hitler” • compared covid mask requirements to yellow stars during the holocaust 👎
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castawayfarmtoo.bsky.social @castawayfarmtoo.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Exactly. I now have no streaming services and have a wall of dvds, a small library and hundreds of cds. In addition, I buy all my stuff in brick and mortar stores. Is it a pain in the ass? Yes. But I am doing my best at not giving these shitheads more money.
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Large Johnson @flytyingguy.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
To every Dem Senator and Representative it’s time for you to drop your fucking collegiality with the GOP members. They are enemies to The Constitution and the American people. They are not good or just. You need to accept this as fact. They are enabling the destruction of our country.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 03/04/2026
Can you imagine how many people approved it before publishing? Shameful.
Sasha Issenberg @sissenberg.4h
Does the @nytimes know what NATO stands for?
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Attack on Iran
THE NEW YORK TIMES INTERNATIONAL FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
NEWS ANALYSIS
By STEVEN ERLANGER
A North American Treaty Organization Without America?
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Lyn @lynia80.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
LONDON!!!! #NoKings
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D - Still Learning @modelkindness.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Spotted at Roanoke No Kings protest today. Sign says “They Blame Immigrants to Shield Billionaires”.
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MAK911 @mak911.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Taxation without representation was one of the major factors that contributed to the American Revolution. War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself. #NoKings
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Blue-Eyed Samurai @blue-eyedsamurai01.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
🔵 The Democrats are in LONDON, UK 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 HAHAHA YEAH 👊 #NoKings #NoTyrants #NoDictators #London #Uk #Indivisible #GoodTrouble
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
So proud of my fellow Brits for standing up for what matters ... www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
theguardian.com
Large crowds take part in London march against the far right – live
Together Alliance march begins in central London at midday; a separate event organised by the Palestine Coalition is also taking place
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
SO disappointed my hip has prevented me from joining this today ... I am with you all in fighting these far right cretins. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
theguardian.com
Large crowds expected at London march against the far right – live
Together Alliance march begins in central London at midday; a separate event organised by the Palestine Coalition is also taking place
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Not buying it. Lithgow can afford to say no, he doesn't need ''job security into my late years.'' Rowlings is disgusting and he is now going to be putting more money into her pocket. His lack of principles is as bad as hers. www.the-independent.com/arts-enterta...
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John Lithgow ‘surprised’ and ‘disappointed’ by JK Rowling’s response to gender row
The ‘3rd Rock From The Sun’ actor said he believes the author has ‘doubled down’ on her views ‘at her own cost’
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 19/03/2026
When you’re being scrutinized for your anger issues at your own DHS confirmation hearing, maybe that’s a sign. Let’s hope Mullin can keep calm during a real crisis.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/03/2026
OSSOFF: Your statement says that as a result of last summer's airstrikes, Iran's nuclear program was 'obliterated.' Correct? GABBARD: Yes O: The WH stated war was launched to 'eliminate the imminent nuclear threat' G: The only person who can determine what's an imminent threat is POTUS O: False
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 18/03/2026
BREAKING: Republicans ONCE AGAIN blocked our bill to simply pay TSA agents. This is the SEVENTH time Republicans have blocked our attempts to fund the rest of DHS while talks to rein in ICE continue.
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Senate Republicans Once Again Block Bill to Pay TSA Agents | United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
United States Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
People of Illinois: We have same-day voter registration! If you bring proof of address (a piece of mail with your name and address on it), you can register to vote TODAY and then vote TODAY. More info below! Please do it! (And please vote for Kat!)
What is grace period registration?
Grace period registration is an extension of the regular registration deadline.
Grace period registration authorizes each election authority to establish
procedures for the registration of voters and for change of address during the period from
the close of registration for an election through Election Day.
Although the traditional voter registration period closes 28 days prior
to the election, grace period registration extends that deadline from the 27th day prior to
an election through Election Day.
Grace period registration is only available in-person at designated sites.
What is grace period voting?
If a voter who registers to vote or changes their address during this grace period wishes to
vote in the election occurring during this grace period, they must do so in-person at the
same time that they register. The election authority may allow grace period voting by mail
only if the election authority has no ballots prepared and available when the registration
occurs.
Where is grace period registration and voting available?
During the grace period people can register and vote:
1) at the office of the election authority;
2) at a permanent polling place established by the election authority;
3) at any other early voting site beginning 15 days prior to the election;
4) at some polling places on Election Day;
5) at a location specifically designated for this purpose by the election authority.
Check with your local election authority to determine the locations and hours available in your
area
May I verify that my voter registration is correct?
Yes, Illinois residents can check with their local election authority or go online at
www.elections.il.gov under “Online Voter Registration” to verify that their registration is
correct.
www.elections.il.gov
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
So proud of European leaders standing up and saying NO. A) it is not their war, B) entering puts their citizens at risk, C) if 🇺🇸 spends 10x any of them on military, why would he expect non-US countries to do better & D) if they bail him out he will do it again.
theguardian.com
Middle East crisis live: European countries resist Trump’s demand for help to clear the strait of Hormuz
Italy, Germany, UK and Greece react cautiously after Trump threatens failure to do assist would be ‘very bad for the future of Nato’
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I was in a 2 hour briefing today on the Iran War. All the briefings are closed, because Trump can't defend this war in public. I obviously can't disclose classified info, but you deserve to know how incoherent and incomplete these war plans are. 1/ Here's what I can share:
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Any US citizens heading into London for this? 😃 NO TYRANTS LONDON UK indivisible.org/events/no-ty...
indivisible.org
NO TYRANTS LONDON UK | Indivisible
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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Zelensky said more Patriots were used in 3 days fighting Iran than used by Ukraine since 2022. Imagine how much Ukrainian energy infrastructure—and how many Ukrainian civilians—might have survived the winter if Trump had sent more Patriots to Ukraine rather than to a “war of whim.” wapo.st/4ui9QzJ
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Opinion | Who’s winning the U.S.-Iran war? Russia and China.
Oil disruption benefits Russia, as does less U.S. aid for Ukraine. And Iran distracts from China.
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Bryan @elwick70.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
“Trump is disappointed with Keir Starmer” Trump has just spent the last 12 months taking the piss out of our war dead, threatening to collapse NATO, aiding and abetting Russian aggression, and angling to invade a European country’s sovereign territory. And he wants us to help? He’s off his tits.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
I am waiting for the brave journalist who asks “does tRump realize he will mever get the Nobel Peace Prize now? 😁😁😁
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
While supporting 🇺🇸 imperialism, 🇬🇧 Starmer claims “we must protect British nationals in these areas“ But refuses to upgrade FCDO travel advice for region. Preventing Brits who were supposed to travel to Jordan this week from getting their money back on air and hotels 😡 @ukparliament.parliament.uk
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
so the US went to war with no one’s support and now is begging at the door and the 🇬🇧 folded like a piece of paper? How can these bases be used for “defensive “strikes” when the 🇺🇸 is the aggressor? Shame
theguardian.com
UK to allow US to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran
Keir Starmer says the UK has not been involved in the US-Israeli strikes, but warned that 200,000 British people are in countries being targeted by Iran
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Steven Bernard @sdbernard.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but stopped since yesterday. Read the @financialtimes.com Economics editor, Sam Fleming's analysis of what the impact the war in Iran will have on the global economy www.ft.com/content/31bf...
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The State of the Union boycott continues. Thank you @murray.senate.gov
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
I'd deleted 95% of friends on FB & had left it open for a couple of helpful neighborhood groups. But now, FB has created a way for Trolls to be immune to being blocked—Nicknames. You can't see who they are and therefore you can't block them. The cesspool is officially worse 🤬
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Kingfisher & Wombat @tkingfisher.com · 14/02/2026
I am gonna go out on a limb and say that a Jersey dude so horrified that he went to his first protest and is trying not to cry on camera has a pretty good chance of staying radicalized. And that while Bluesky loves to pick apart things like this, this kinda video moves the needle for OTHER dudes.
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lara3000.bsky.social @lara3000.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social let me put it in simple terms even you can understand. ABOLISH ICE
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