Laura Shamas
@laurashamas.bsky.social
Writer. Ph.D. #ChickasawNation. www.laurashamas.com. Pro-democracy. #postcardstovoters 🇺🇦
lucky we lived in the era of dolly’s great personality, humor, creativity, music & generosity. hope she felt the love and respect. anyone wanna watch 9 to 5 (the movie) or go attempt queen dolly karaoke tonight? we should do these things in general, but especially tonight to sing her home.
Thank you Empire State Building. NYC ❤️ Dolly.
The field is set and I’m ready to bring this election home.
On fake polls, "Demoralization Operations,” and the 2026 elections....... A new conversation with @tbonier.bsky.social 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/fake-polls...
Fake Polls, “Demoralization Operations,” And The 2026 Elections - A New Conversation With Tom Bonier
In elections across the country Republicans have repeatedly “flooded the zone” with favorable polls. With Trump’s new social media post it appears they are intent to do it again
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This is the letter kids got at the end of Dolly’s Imagination Library. I defy you to read this and not cry.
My husband is making me watch this (again) right now. The way Vincent Price says “Laura” in it is the way I grew up hearing it pronounced. #TCMParty #Laura
Up next on TCM@tcm-up-next.bsky.social · yesterdayLAURA (1944) — 8:00 pm ET — 1h 28m (Summer Under the Stars: Dana Andrews) Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb; directed by Otto Preminger A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating. #TCM #TCMParty
With the World Premiere production of 'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now' set for NYC, Sept 9-Oct 4, Theater of the 14St Y, here's a reflection of what it took to get here! A Lot! But all encouraging! 'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now' to Open in Manhattan in September wordsofchoice.blogspot.com/2026/08/repr...
'ReproEco: Tomorrow Is Now' to Open in Manhattan in September
ReproFreedomArts.org, Cindy Cooper, Reproductive Freedom, Words of Choice, Abortion, Arts, Film, Theater, Activism, Arts Activism
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Norm Eisen of Democracy Defenders Fund: “Please don't overreact to Roberts Court decision on the contemplated USPS ballot moves They simply held that the injunction came too early in the process, before there was a final rule. Now we HAVE a final rule & we will litigate it.”
#BREAKING: On Bloomberg, California Attorney General Rob Bonta says his state will sue the Trump administration over mail-in ballot limitations.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to leave your public comment on the NSF Proposal, which restricts international collaboration on research, removes statutory civil rights obligations, and implements Russell Vought's (Project 2025 Author) OMB Proposal policies ahead of time. TAKE ACTION NOW: zurl.co/XcIfx
He can volunteer to knock doors. "Although foreign nationals may not make contributions or expenditures in connection with any federal, state or local election, an individual who is a foreign national may participate in campaign activities as an uncompensated volunteer." www.fec.gov/help-candida...
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2d agoFord: "I don't respond to a dictator like Trump, a bully like Trump ... I'm not gonna take any advice off a guy that's the king of bankruptcies ... your own people don't even like you. And they're gonna speak loud and clear in the midterms. If I was allowed to, I'd be down there door-knocking."
Here are 3 minutes of unedited sanderling joy from right before sunset tonight 🥹 🪶
WORLD PREMIERE! Do you care about climate change and the environment? Do you care about reproductive freedom? Will you be in Manhattan anytime from Sept. 9 - Oct. 4? Then this show is for YOU! Tickets are on sale now! REPROECO: TOMORROW IS NOW multistages.org/2023/05/2023...
2025-2026 SEASON – MultiStages
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In a country so deeply divided, isn't it nice to have something we can ALL agree on? #ReleaseTheFiles-BeginTheTrials ⚖️
Loaders or "swampers" rapidly pass, transfer and stack heavy grape boxes onto a trailer. It was 100° in Delano CA when this photo was taken. This work would be difficult at any time but in the current heatwave it's even harder. #WeFeedYou
On sale now! Here’s the link for tickets: ci.ovationtix.com/36649/produc...
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Laura Shamas@laurashamas.bsky.social · 2mo ago“ReproEco: Tomorrow is Now” will be produced in NYC at 14th St. Y Theater Sept. 9 - Oct. 4, 2026! Dir: Lorca Peress. Glad to be part of this meaningful project, along w/Diane Breeser, @cyncooperwrtr.bsky.social, Mildred Inez Lewis, Alinca Hamilton, & Cassandra Medley. reprofreedomarts.org/reproeco/
After a dismal 2025 season, the pears being picked right now could mean the difference between solvency and bankruptcy. buff.ly/7BNzHlD
It’s a make-or-break year for Hood River’s pear farmers - High Country News
After a dismal 2025 season, the pears being picked right now could mean the difference between solvency and bankruptcy.
hcn.org
Highway 1 in Big Sur fully reopens as Timber fire continues to burn
Highway 1 in Big Sur fully reopens as Timber fire continues to burn
Big Sur’s Highway 1 reopens to travelers after a 12-day closure caused by the Timber fire, which continues to burn in Monterey County.
latimes.com
Adonis crossed many cultures. Although he's often portrayed as Greek, his origins are in early Assyrian religion. Adonis was a god of the dying summer vegetation. In many stories, he dies and is later reborn. #Folklore
To say it again: -26 yrs ago J Roberts B Kavanaugh AC Barrett on GOP Florida-recount team that put GWB in WH despite losing pop vote. First time in living memory (Prev: 1888) -21 years ago, "call balls and strikes" CJ -Now: immunity for Trump, ballroom, etc If you read about this anywhere else?
Protect the Roadless Wild! The Trump administration just released its plan to undo the Roadless Rule and strip protections from wild, national forests. Tell the U.S. Forest Service to keep these roadless, public lands protected. act.biologicaldiversity.org/xMXezx9ojEWV...
Protect the Roadless Wild
The Trump administration just released its plan to undo the landmark 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and strip protections from nearly 45 million acres of wild, national forest and 70,000 miles o...
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Navajo Code Talkers Museum Gets $20M in State Funding
Overview: A long awaited Navajo Code Talkers Museum gets a boost from state funding. A museum honoring the Navajo Code Talkers is moving forward with nearly $20 million in funding from the state of Ne...
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We reject the claim that beleaguered industry workers must choose the possibility of a job today, in exchange for the certainty of job losses tomorrow. #BlockTheMerger
