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@stilllaurieg.bsky.social
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Happily retired in lovely New Mexico. Enjoying the people, history, politics and the food. Surviving in Trump’s America thanks to kindred spirits I’m finding here.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
It’s not just about affordability. Maybe for the first time since 1974, voters say their main concern heading into the midterms is corruption in government. Great to see.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
20 DAYS TO GO. Trump and his MAGA allies are counting on us to get tired, tune out, and stay home. Let’s disappoint the hell out of them. Turn the anger into votes. Turn the momentum into a Democratic landslide. SHOW UP. FIGHT BACK. VOTE BLUE. #BlueWaveIn20Days 🌊
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Are we going to let this man and his buddies put data centers up anywhere they like? And develop AI without any regulation? Of course he doesn’t like democracy because democracy means that we the people have a say. And sometimes we say “NO!”.
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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 14/10/2026
And while we're on the subject: there's no ethical use of a product brought to market through unethical means. It doesn't matter whether the product is "AI" or chocolate or diamonds. Most generative "AI" was knowingly developed through massive theft from creatives; we have the emails admitting this.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Healthcare is a human right! That’s why I’ve brought home millions for local hospitals, to build and expand behavioral health clinics, and for emergency services across the state. From Bernalillo to Belen, the East Mountains to Ft. Sumner to Sandia—these facilities will help save lives.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14/10/2026
NEW: Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, spent millions of dollars drafting separate plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of 3 new data centers could upend climate goals in both places. w/ @elpasomatters.bsky.social @texastribune.org
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New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.
Officials in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, made plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Neither plan took into account how the construction of three new data centers could upend climate goals in both ...
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West Side Democrats of Bernalillo County @westsidedemsbernco.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
WSD leadership encourages everyone to participate in the WEST SIDE NO KINGS VOTE EARLY EVENT this Saturday, 12:30-1:30, at the West Mesa Community Center. Bring your friends, and neighbors and let’s vote!
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE MOST CORRUPT ADMINISTRATION IN U.S. HISTORY. IF WE ALL VOTE. 🗳️ #AccountabilityIsComing11/3/26
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Elon is dumping mountains of money into the midterms to help Republicans. Spoiler: it isn’t to make life better for regular people — It’s to enrich himself, spread data centers, get government contracts, etc… he does not care about you. www.instagram.com/p/DeaJjWxl0H...
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Yet another reason to vote for Democrats.
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
As if I needed more of a reason.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Jenny Green: Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time
ALT: Jenny Green: Don't Threaten Me With A Good Time
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 12/10/2026
As the Trump administration has relentlessly pursued immigrants, federal agents have run roughshod over the constitutional rights of U.S. citizens. We’re showing you every incident we’ve confirmed — along with the receipts: propub.li/3TBuddL
500+ U.S. citizens detained since the start of the second Trump administration. 100+ U.S. citizens held after agents questioned their citizenship. Nearly all of them were people of color. At least 70 American children and teens detained, some of whom were handcuffed. 36 U.S. citizens held for at least a day without being able to contact a lawyer or family.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 12/10/2026
It’s that time of year for my 2010 joke.
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Lisa Guerrero @lisaguerrero.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Same.
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The same type of people that supported the KKK, John Birch Society, McCarthy, Nixon after Watergate, join right-wing militias, and now MAGA. It feels like the 30% are more dangerous than ever.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Not that anyone needs a reminder but this man has the nuclear codes. Far too many people will just shrug this off or find some way to justify it. But Trump is unwell, incoherent, and a danger to us all.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
New Mexico—it’s time!!! In about 12 hours, early voting begins across the state at your county clerk and other locations. I’m here at the Bernalillo County Clerk’s Annex, which opens tomorrow in downtown ABQ to remind you to vote! 🇺🇸🗳️❤️
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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This is how the new CBS keeps people from remembering that the longest serving GOP Speaker of the House ultimately went to jail for covering up child rape. Which is apparently always in season.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Balloon Fiesta Car shows Greek Fest Ribbon cuttings Bill passings New projects And, every day celebrating the people, places, art, culture, science, technology, innovation, and communities that make New Mexico who we are! So proud and grateful to serve our state every day! ❤️
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Brian Cardone @cardonebrian.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Sen Jon Ossoff (D-GA) just gets it, if you’re tired of the high costs, chaos and corruption we can’t allow despair to make us not want to vote. Check your registration, vote early and vote all the way down the ballot to get a #BlueWaveIn30Days
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Did you miss the way the White House went after Aaron when he dared to comment about Natalie traveling with Trump? Every time Aaron posts about her he’s pushing back against their efforts to bully him.
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I’d bet real money those watchers go to blue cities in red states or to minority neighborhoods in swing states. Flat out voter intimidation. Flood the polls, cameras ready. Please vote no matter what.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
As we enter the final month before the midterms, don't get cocky. If anything, it's time to ramp up the work and pour it on. Check your registration. Vote early. Push your friends and family too. Look for local places to help out. Phone bank and write postcards. Volunteer for Election Day.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 04/10/2026
The norms we miss aren’t gone, they’re waiting for us at the ballot box.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Trump could nominate the worst person with a law degree in America and this Republican senate will confirm that person. That includes Susan Collins, who always confirms Trump’s justices. The only chance you have to keep that person off the court is to elect Democratic senators.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Didn’t they learn the first time Elon Musk got involved in American politics? -Dismantled life saving agencies -Fired thousands of Americans -Stole our data -Gave himself millions in federal contracts They want him to advise the Pentagon on the future of war?!?!
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today's jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy. What's required is investment in working people — and better wages. When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs. Remember this.
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I try to keep enjoying football but the whole rape culture makes it harder and harder. Maybe the brain damage players suffer is contagious-coaches, announcers and fans have it too since winning is the only thing that counts.
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
And on it went, with Hegseth spinning one bad idea after another, and managing to insult any number of Americans in the process. A bad idea hamster www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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Pete Hegseth, Idea Guy
His State of the Force address was a partisan disgrace—with a few good ideas buried in it.
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Noel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Donald Trump’s healthcare plan was to take away your insurance and raise the costs on a bowl of chicken soup while stripping N.I.H. & CDC of their budgets and expertise. He did this to have more money to invest in data centers for the rich assholes who support him. Vote Blue.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 29/09/2026
Americans have paid $74.4 Billion more on gasoline & $47.5 Billion more on diesel since March 1 compared to a year ago. $122 Billion of disposable income gone up in smoke because elected Republicans refuse to say "no" to Trump.
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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The racists like it when ya say "Sleepy Joe" But FOX makes sure that the racists never know....
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 29/09/2026
According to several people involved, the Trump administration initially floated an idea that would have virtually shut down mail voting: requiring all ballots to be delivered exclusively through certified mail.
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The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting
ProPublica’s reporting reveals for the first time the extent of the White House’s role in trying to dictate how mail-in ballots are processed, spurring behind-the-scenes drama that played out for near...
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Guy Gavriel Kay @guygavrielkay.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It would be nice to be able to just laugh. (Mockery can be useful, yes.)
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
These people have no idea what’s happening in America right now. And, they don’t care. White House Deputy Chief of Staff post last night ⬇️
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Donald Trump is not himself the disease of our politics. He’s just the worst symptom. The disease is the system that allows corporations to buy and sell politicians so they can rig it against the rest of us. Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All.
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We paid for this?!
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
They seem to want a lot of us to die: more guns in the hands of children, no health insurance, no vaccines, no food safety measures, dirty air and water, no food assistance, A.I., a forever war. Vote so we have a chance of survival after Nov 3.
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I wasn’t planning to see this movie but now I think I will.
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The law is clear! Federal law prohibits armed troops at polling places, interference, and using government power to undermine our elections. We will not be intimidated. Know your rights! Make a plan. We must protect the right to vote. 🗳️
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stilllaurieg.bsky.social @stilllaurieg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
He is looking more and more like a lizard.
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DevinCow @devincow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you’ve ever stood at the Cook Inlet and watched them, you’d be furious right now
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Trump's approval rating just hit an all-time low. Polling for Republicans ahead of the midterms is tanking too. Good news. But do not let the unpopularity of Trump and the GOP result in you becoming complacent. We need to show up this November in numbers so huge that victory cannot be denied.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23/09/2026
Idea: no corporate welfare, subsidies, or government contracts for corporations whose employees need to rely on government assistance because of low wages.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It’s amazing how many Republican senators and senate nominees in close races are suddenly against the Iran War this week after backing it 100% for 7 months. Is there an election coming up soon?
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23/09/2026
He can't raise the retirement age without Congress. Vote.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Our national symbols matter, and they belong to all of us—not just one man. A big thank you to everyone who turned out to protect the Kennedy Center this weekend. Keep going.
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