@lauradvr.bsky.social

Avid reader, art and nature lover, proud liberal. So glad to live in a blue state.

If this country was truly “pro-life,” we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage. The right-wing agenda isn’t about “life.” It’s about control.

You can’t be exempt from reality. Excuses not to vote are a total lazy cop out. Further, I’m not telling you who to vote for either. I’m asking you to get informed and make the best voting choice based on what you know. This is not asking a lot.

Jim Acosta testified before Congress today warning that a pending merger could hand CNN to Trump-aligned billionaires. He’s never stopped speaking truth to power, even when it cost him. We’re grateful someone is still saying it out loud. Share if you believe in a free press. @jimacosta.bsky.social

Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.

This‼️ “The Democrats should be unified in one voice saying: how dare the Republicans, who control everything from the White House to the House floor, hold hostage the healthcare, the jobs, and the safety of the American people for Donald Trump’s political retribution.” @tarasetmayer.bsky.social

US farmers are saying they "just need temporary help, until things get better." Here's the thing. US farm exports- which are mostly soy- CANNOT get better. Other countries expanded their soy industries to fill China's demand. We've walled ourselves out of the global market, folks. This is it.

We’re headed for the first shutdown since the last time Trump was in office. The framing of trying to give Medicaid to illegals is absolute nonsense. The average family of four is paying up to *$1500* a month on the insurance marketplace. Dems wanted to help. GOP refused.

When are all the terrified people who know this is wrong but think they can just wait out the next three years going to wake up and take their heads out of the sand?

Trump: I am a very aesthetic person. I don't like some of the ships you are doing aesthetically. They say it is stealth. That's not stealth. An ugly ship is not necessary in order to say you are stealth.

Dems should insist no meeting with the felon until newly elected Dem is sworn in! Then force the vote on Epstein files! Do NOT NEGOTIATE ANY CONCESSIONS ON BUDGET AND LEAVE THE BLAME FOR SHUTDOWN ON REP CONGRESS AND ALSO THE FELON. SHOW YOU LEAD!!!YOUR CHANCE AT REDEMPTION

These Senators voted against our interests to avoid a shutdown in March Let your Senators know you expect them to WORK FOR US, not the lobbyists, & hold the line It’s inevitable, F47 will cut jobs regardless. At least they’ll be able to afford healthcare Call, E-mail, & follow up on Socials

📌I am going to put this nicely: Democrats continuing to foist Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries on us as "leaders" during these terrifying times that demand strength, bravery, and resolve is really, really fucking insulting.