Reposted by Lauren DelcoureAndrea Young Jones @youngjonesing.bsky.social · 19/07/2025“Surprisingly, the benefits were seen even for people who didn’t read. While the connection was stronger among regular readers, even nonreaders were healthier in cities with more library books.” 426878
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Colbert has the highest ratings of any late night host. "Financial reasons" my ass. This is political. 347230115971
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureRainSurname @rainsurname.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Biden literally set a record for blocking corporate mergers & pursued antitrust cases more aggressively than anyone had in decades, but no one cared. So now we have a president who took a $16 million bribe to approve a merger, on the condition that one of his sharpest critics be de-platformed. 418782
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureKamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 04/07/2025This Fourth of July, I am taking a moment to reflect. Things are hard right now. They are probably going to get worse before they get better. But I love our country — and when you love something, you fight for it. Together, we will continue to fight for the ideals of our nation. 1589341115978
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Throwback essay from 2021. "In 1980, a psychiatric nurse at Chicago's Michael Reese Hospital (and mother of two) divorced her husband in the midst of a particularly troubled married life and decided to pursue her lifelong dream of an acting career." charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/ageism-and...charlotteclymer.substack.comAgeism and the Fallacy of Stale DreamsThe story of Kathryn Joosten. 2840444
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureValerie Bertinelli @wolfiesmom.bsky.social · 23/06/2025I voted for the woman. Both times. 3836789683
Reposted by Lauren DelcourePeggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 20/06/2025“She was wearing sneakers and a suit, and it was like, ‘Oh my God.” I said, ‘You’re, you’re my kind of lady.” A beautiful tribute to Melissa Hortman from Tribal leaders. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...mprnews.org‘A steadfast ally’: Tribal leaders remember Rep. Melissa HortmanTribal leaders in Minnesota mourn the loss of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who many consider an advocate for Indian Country. 330357
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureHakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 14/06/2025Kings went out of style in the United States of America in 1776. The people will peacefully make sure that never changes. 2506435975
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureAndrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 14/06/2025Millions of people rising up to say there are #NoKings in America is exactly what democracy looks like. 12816116
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureVictor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 14/06/2025The most Los Angeles sign ever. And it’s true. 345114932018
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 14/06/2025In Philadelphia. No to Kings. We the people of the United States 754299473
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13/06/2025“My family was separated by deportation, and I was left behind.” - Diane Guerrero 9641581559
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureThe Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 02/06/2025The Kyiv Independent spoke to children and their families to understand how war affects childhood, how it quietly rewrites dreams, creeps into fantasies, and redefines what it means to be safe.kyivindependent.comGrowing up under missiles — Ukrainian childhoods shaped by war (PHOTOS)Ukrainian children are growing up in a world entirely reshaped by Russia’s war. Sirens, blackouts, and bomb shelters are nothing extraordinary — but a part of everyday childhood. This photo story fol... 418751
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 31/05/2025President Zelensky, at the Kyiv Arsenal book fair, having just been handed a copy of AUTOCRACY INC, in Ukrainian 592360315
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureKamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 26/05/2025On Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation. We owe these heroes and their loved ones everything, and we will always remember what they have done to protect our freedom. 25394972051
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureJim Acosta @jimacosta.bsky.social · 19/05/2025I took this pic of then Vice President Joe Biden in the Oval Office back in September 2015. I’ll never forget how, during the 2020 campaign, he would make a point of saying the press is NOT the enemy of the people. Thinking of President Biden as he takes on this next battle. Godspeed Mr. President. 221121191410
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Germany, Canada, Australia, the Vatican, and now Romania -- all national elections this year rejecting far-right parties, all thanks to Trump. 362206334
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureJennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 19/05/2025🧵The news about President Biden’s cancer brought me to tears. I believe—with everything he’s already survived—he’ll beat this too. Uncle Joe is a fighter. My heart is with him & the entire Biden family. I’m sharing a deeply personal story about Joe Biden, grief, & what it means to lead with love. 511282279
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery. 871692339486
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureKamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 18/05/2025Joe is a fighter — and I know he will face this challenge with the same strength, resilience, and optimism that have always defined his life and leadership. We are hopeful for a full and speedy recovery. 523027409
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureKamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 18/05/2025Doug and I are saddened to learn of President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. We are keeping him, Dr. Biden, and their entire family in our hearts and prayers during this time. 12987581150
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Starting to wonder if we took one for global civic democracy. Electing Trump basically seems to have knee-capped every revanchist far-right candidate in the world. You're welcome, world. 1976391990
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Joe Biden, you’re gonna beat this cancer. You’re a great man with a strong spirit, and you have a family that loves and supports you, not to mention tens of millions of us grateful for your steady, principled leadership. 245126771509
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureEveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Who came before Carla Hayden? Meet some of the notable women in libraries who left their mark on the library industry.buff.lyThe Inspiring Women Who Made Library HistoryMeet some of the notable women in libraries who left their mark on the industry 0338
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15/05/2025i'm hearing disturbing reports that Joe Biden is even older today than he was yesterday 4056598523
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureLynda Carter @lyndacarter.bsky.social · 07/05/2025"DEI" is not a bad word. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamentally American – a reflection of who we actually are. After centuries of erasure, we've seen progress in representation in recent years, and I don’t want to go back. 21897521810
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureThe Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 07/05/2025⚡️ Without mentioning his name, Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement' towards Russia. Former U.S. President Joe Biden described U.S. pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia as "modern-day appeasement."kyivindependent.comWithout mentioning his name, Biden calls Trump's pressure on Ukraine 'modern-day appeasement' towards RussiaFormer U.S. President Joe Biden, breaking from the tradition of former presidents avoiding criticism of successors early in their term, said conceding Ukrainian territory could erode confidence in Was... 28525120
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureHarris Democrat @kamalathings.bsky.social · 06/05/2025“The true core of dandyism is rooted in confidence and strength. There is no person who exemplifies these characteristics more than Kamala D. Harris, someone who has overcome adversity and continues to be a beacon for so many,” Kamara said. BOOM 😍 www.vogue.com/article/kama...vogue.com‘Art Has the Power to Shape the Conversation’: Kamala Harris Makes Her Met Gala Debut in Dramatic Off-White 18926
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureLt. Governor Peggy Flanagan @ltgovflanagan.mn.gov · 06/05/2025On Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Day, we remember those who have been taken from us and honor their families. Through our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office, we will continue to honor our commitment to fight for answers and justice. 011128
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureJoGo @mywitsend.bsky.social · 05/05/2025Hollywood is a town full of creative people, and if you know one thing about creative people, you don’t tell them what they can’t do. 838670
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/05/2025I don't think it's fully appreciated just how much Trumpism is a celebration of ignorance. Trump not only never learns but proactively avoids it. It's a braindead movement from the top down. 364106732059
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 30/04/2025Federal workers SAVE the government money, that’s why firing them is COSTING the government money. This isn’t difficult. 341214124657
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Kamala Harris: The American people deserve leaders who make their lives better, and make our country stronger. But sadly, we have seen quite the opposite over these past few months. 329130342934
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 29/04/2025No apologies necessary. 350125632057
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Very good recommendations here of Ukrainian literature in English. 9933267
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 27/04/2025Look, all I know is that if Joe Biden had clearly fallen asleep at the state funeral for a pope, it would have dominated media coverage for days and been covered by political media as a scandal detrimental to the reputation of our country. 10362721215
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureAdam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 24/04/2025I want a president who is tougher on Putin than he is on Harvard. 502317896403
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureHillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 24/04/2025This is your regular reminder that executive orders are not royal decrees. Because America has no king. 15226623916023
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureHawaiiDelilah™ 🌊 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧 @hawaiidelilah.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Pope Francis was a compassionate man who cared for the most vulnerable – for those suffering & in war zones. He cared for people in misery, for the impoverished, the marginalized, for those who suffer extreme discrimination. He was the most compassionate pope of my lifetime. RIP Pope Francis. 210511
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureKamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 21/04/2025Pope Francis was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to service and justice. He encouraged us to protect our planet, championed a more inclusive church, and cared for all of God’s children — especially the most vulnerable among us. Doug and I join the world in mourning his loss. 282154672191
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureChris D. Jackson @chrisdjackson.bsky.social · 20/04/2025The Biden family Easter. A sense of normalcy I so miss for our nation. 1240868
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureKamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 20/04/2025On Easter Sunday, we celebrate joy, hope, and our faith in renewal — even through the darkest of times. To all those celebrating today, our family wishes you a happy Easter. 627170121857
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureHillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 20/04/2025In the darkest times, there is cause for hope. May we find strength in each other and our shared belief that a better world is possible. Wishing everyone celebrating a blessed Easter. 434139001826
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureWil Wheaton ❌👑 @wilwheaton.net · 19/04/2025Maybe we should honor the women who were real astronauts. From left to right are Shannon W. Lucid, Margaret Rhea Seddon, Kathryn D. Sullivan, Judith A. Resnik, Anna L. Fisher, and Sally K. Ride. NASA selected all six women as their first female astronaut candidates in January 1978. 513273456678
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureHillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Before the election, I warned that there is no safe haven under authoritarianism. If they can ship Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a foreign prison—accused of no crime, with no trial—they can do it to anyone. Americans of conscience must stand against this now. 17626590017338
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureKamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 16/04/2025During Black Maternal Health Week, we celebrate the progress we have made and continue to address this issue with urgency. This year, as Black maternal health initiatives and women’s health research are under attack, our fight remains more important than ever. 903695818
Reposted by Lauren DelcoureVictor Shi @victorshi.bsky.social · 07/04/2025By the way, both women who ran for president were right. They predicted this moment would happen. Says something very disturbing about our country that many still think they’re unrealistic or dramatic, when they were and are, in fact, correct. 22695632273