Laura Shamas
@laurashamas.bsky.social
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Writer. Ph.D.
#ChickasawNation
. www.laurashamas.com. Pro-democracy.
#postcardstovoters
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Gee, having no purpose seems like a great reason to start a warā¦.
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Yes, itās true. Former NASA astronauts have to teach a Civics class to the entire U.S. now.
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Astronauts For America
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The Constitution and rule of law are serious. Theyāre not suggestions, and we need to get back to a place where this is respected. Itās the foundation of our country.
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Just saw this film for the first time tonight. The description below makes it seem like Jack Nicholson is the lead character. Heās definitely not. But he did co-produce it.
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Brent Toderian
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This is important. āMore than 100 retired NASA astronauts have banded together to form a new nonpartisan organizationā¦its members ābelieve deeply in the principles that have propelled our nation for 250 years,ā such as the rule of law, checks and balances and the peaceful transition of power.ā
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Former NASA astronauts launch new group to promote U.S. constitutional values
More than 100 NASA astronauts have signed on to a nonpartisan effort to promote āthe principles that have propelled our nation for 250 yearsā
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ex-nasa-astronauts-form-new-group-to-promote-u-s-constitutional-values/
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United Farm Workers
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"Miguel" is removing excess branches from the grapevines to ensure a higher-quality harvest. He's proud of his UFW contract at Greenfield's Scheid Vineyards that he's worked under for 24 yrs. "I have benefits like medical, seniority, paid holidays, 401k & a 8% bonus."
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United Farm Workers
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"Alice" sent this photo from where she's working in the blueberries in Kern County. "We are paid piece rate - $1.10 a pound. However a lot of the fruit is still green, so it's very slow picking. Even working fast, we only pick around 13 lbs per hour."
#WeFeedYou
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David Ho
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Itās happening!
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Rare blooming corpse flower has visitors holding their noses
The corpse flower at Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu has bloomed, emitting its unique odor of rotting flesh to attract pollinators and drawing crowds of visitors to witness the rare event.
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/corpse-flower-blooming-honolulu/
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www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway...
Mark Saltzman!
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ROMEO & BERNADETTE Off-Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available
The original Off-Broadway cast recording of ROMEO & BERNADETTE: A MUSICAL TALE OF VERONA AND BROOKLYN, with book and lyrics by Mark Saltzman, is now available on digital platforms via JAY Records, wit...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/ROMEO-BERNADETTE-Off-Broadway-Cast-Recording-is-Now-Available-20260423
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Xavier Becerra
about 14 hours ago
Itās a real honor to earn the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California. Over my career, Iāve been at the forefront of battles to defend abortion access and reproductive freedom. When Iām Governor, weāll make sure reproductive health care is always protected in California.
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Charlie Warzel
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I genuinely think some people do not want to look this in the eye/think about it because it is so awful. We wrote what I thought was a pretty eye-opening story about all this and I was surprised by the lack of engagement tbh
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#postcardstovoters
for them today!
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United Farm Workers
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"Mari" works in Salinas CA. "I'm currently working on thinningāremoving lettuce plants so they aren't too crowded. This allows them to grow larger. I work 8 hrs/day 5 days/week. I get very tired from all the walking and the constant movement of my hands."
#WeFeedYou
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PalpableConcern
2 days ago
...and more if you go back further than the "30 years" he cited.
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PalpableConcern
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...or Pete Wilson.
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1 thing I noticed in the CA Gov debate: one GOP candidate consistently answered in a way that ignored there was ever a Gov. Schwarzeneggerā¦
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Truthout
3 days ago
Northern Cheyenne activist Krystal Two Bulls says there are 103 to 160 proposed hyperscale data centers on Native lands. The data center boom is a āmodern-day iterationā of āsettler colonialism,ā impacts of which include noise pollution, cancers and respiratory illnesses, water depletion and more.
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Indigenous Activists Decry āData Colonialismā of AI Boom in Their Communities
Corporations have proposed building about 103 to 160 massive data centers on Native lands, says Krystal Two Bulls.
https://buff.ly/ISRmLR2
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This
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, Iām taking a walk on the bluffs to see how they are doing 14 months after the fire.
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Congressman Don Beyer
3 days ago
Republican leadership intended to vote to gut the Endangered Species Act today⦠and then didn't have the support needed, so they pulled the bill. Happy Earth Day! š
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Jonathan Nez
3 days ago
This Earth Day, the land we call home isnāt just ours to live on, itās ours to care for. Protecting our communities, preserving natural resources, and honoring future generations shouldnāt be partisan, itās common sense. Letās recommit to protecting what matters most. š
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Anna Holmes
3 days ago
Trust me, disabled people feel this hostility acutely.
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JenBuhayPhD ššŗš¦ā
3 days ago
Special election: Early voting starts next week for GA Supreme Court! š Democrats Jen Jordan and Miracle Rankin are running to protect reproductive freedoms and Constitutional rights.
#PostcardsToVoters
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Just got tix! Looking forward to it!
www.latinotheaterco.org/thestoryteller
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The Storyteller of East LA! By Evelina FernĆ”ndez ā Latino Theater Co. at The LATC
The Storyteller of East LA explores themes of memory loss, family dynamics, and the burden of caregiving. It underscores the sustaining power of love, compassion, and storytelling, and the resilience ...
https://www.latinotheaterco.org/thestoryteller
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KTLA 5
4 days ago
California governor debate set for Wednesday night: How to watch
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California governor debate set for Wednesday night: How to watch
The leading candidates in the race to become Californiaās 41st governor will face off in a debate Wednesday, April 22, televised and streamed on KTLA and its digital platforms. Following updated stā¦
https://ktla.com/news/california/how-to-watch-california-governor-debate/
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Wed. - Iām watching it on KTLA. 7 pm.
www.kron4.com/news/politic...
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How to watch the California governorās debate on KRON4 and KRON4+
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) ā Six leading candidates to be the next governor of California are set to step on the debate stage at KRON4ās San Francisco studio on Wednesday April 22 at 7 p.m. Tā¦
https://www.kron4.com/news/politics/inside-california-politics/how-to-watch-the-california-governors-debate-on-kron4-and-kron4/
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Barack Obama
4 days ago
Congratulations, Virginia! Republicans are trying to tilt the midterm elections in their favor, but they havenāt done it yet. Thanks for showing us what it looks like to stand up for our democracy and fight back.
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Ari Berman
4 days ago
So much false equivalence in media on gerrymandering in Texas vs California & Virginia. California and Virginia maps approved by the voters. That's a huge difference not enough people pointing out
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I enjoyed writing
#postcardstovoters
to VA! Thanks, VA, for turning out to vote YES. š
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Simon Rosenberg
4 days ago
I don't think this is correct. The 2026 Rs are in full blown panic already.
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Decision Desk HQ
4 days ago
Decision Desk HQ projects the VA Congressional Redistricting Referendum will Pass. While No currently has the lead, based on the location and size of the remaining vote, Yes will take the lead as soon as the remaining counties report.
#DecisionMade
: 8:25 PM EDT
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Jill
4 days ago
Writing
#PostcardsToVoters
for GA Supreme Court! You can write too!
PostcardsToVoters.org
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Justin Baragona
4 days ago
We're approaching late-stage Dubya numbers here, folks
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Michael Broussard
5 days ago
I talk about the healing power of Doctor Who in my virtual play Doctor Who Saved My Life on Saturday, July 18th at 3pm Eastern USA Time (8pm UK) and tickets can be had for a measly $5 donation. Details at the link.
#DoctorWho
#TheatreSky
#mentalhealth
#healing
DoctorWhoSavedMyLife.eventbrite.com
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Doctor Who Saved My Life
A virtual play about the healing power of Doctor Who.
https://DoctorWhoSavedMyLife.eventbrite.com
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World Central Kitchen
4 days ago
When wildfires tore through LA, Chef Kim Prince showed up and cooked soul food for families who had lost everything. When a winter storm left Nashville in the cold, she and her team at Prince's Hot Chicken did it again.
#ChefsForTheWorld
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Natasha Constantinidou
4 days ago
A mummy containing a rare papyrus fragment which included text from Book II of Homerās Iliad, the famous āCatalog of Shipsā which lists the Greek forces that sailed to Troy
#classicalreception
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Archaeologists Find Iliad āCatalog of Shipsā Papyrus Inside Egyptian Mummy - Arkeonews
Archaeologists in Egyptās Oxyrhynchus have discovered a Roman-era tomb containing mummies with golden tongues and a rare papyrus
https://arkeonews.net/archaeologists-find-iliad-catalog-of-ships-papyrus-inside-egyptian-mummy/
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www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-bli...
June 19-21!
#lathtr
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In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir
Shots fired. A family shattered. Based on a true story, this musical transforms a family crisis into theatrical catharsis.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-blink-of-an-eye-a-musical-memoir-tickets-1985534696727
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No_Kings_March_28
4 days ago
Right now Virginiaās congressional map gives us a 6-5 Dem/Rep split. If we do nothing while other states gerrymander, we lose ground in 2026, 2028, AND 2030. Voting YES today, April 21st, levels the playing field. Itās really that simple.
#VoteYesVirginiaToday
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I went to a public library in a small mountain town in Colorado 2 Sunday afternoons ago, and it thrilled me. They had a musician there playing on a small stage for a bit; lots of families were getting books; and it was a very modern facility in terms of computers and equipment. It was so active!
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Jessica Gelt
4 days ago
"Few people have done more to shape Los Angelesā art scene than Eileen Harris Norton."
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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This influential L.A. collector bought the artists no one else would. The art world is finally catching up
Native Angeleno Eileen Harris Norton's seminal collection of artwork is on view through August at Hauser & Wirth in downtown L.A. Few people have done more than Norton to shape city's art scene over t...
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-21/the-woman-who-collected-los-angeles-eileen-harris-norton-hauser-and-wirth-downtown-los-angeles
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Aaron Black
5 days ago
Trump pressured Republican states to rig their electoral maps, because he saw a midterm disaster coming for his party. He knows they will lose big without rigged districts. Virginia can level the playing field and stop his newest scam tomorrow by voting YES for fair election maps.
#VoteYesVirginia
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Call your House rep and say: āplease vote no on HR 1897.ā It may reach the floor by tomorrow.
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Rep. Jason Crow
5 days ago
Today,
@bennet.senate.gov
and I are leading Congress in recognizing the 10th annual Columbine Day of Service and remembering all those we lost 27 years ago. The strength & resilience of Coloradans are an inspiration to folks everywhere.
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George Takei
5 days ago
Today I turn 89. Iāve seen this country at its best and its worst, and I know how much community matters. For my birthday, Iām asking you to stand with PFLAG and support the work thatās helped so many in the LGBTQ+ community, including me.
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Anne Applebaum
5 days ago
No previous American president, in any era, of any party, would have tolerated a drunken, erratic, absent FBI chief
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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The FBI Director Is MIA
Kash Patel has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/04/kash-patel-fbi-director-drinking-absences/686839/?gift=hVZeG3M9DnxL4CekrWGK3_WnwJ1A_pMtgCaOpCcpsfM&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
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MeidasTouch
6 days ago
According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump was in such a volatile state after Iran shot down a U.S. jet that he spent hours screaming at aides in the West Wing, obsessing over the political fallout and invoking Jimmy Carter and the 1979 hostage crisis. 2/
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My husband remembers this production vividly and fondly. (We just saw a new Broadway-bound production last month at Pasadena Playhouse with Jefferson Mays as Salieri). Once I saw Tim Curry on a flight to London. Happy Birthday, Tim Curry!
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Santiago Mayer
7 days ago
This is unironically Republicansā worst nightmare
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I donāt know which consultant or group is advising candidates to start texts with āMy Decisionā but weāre all tired of it by now.
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Sean Casten
7 days ago
If you are as infuriated as you read this as I am, know that Congress not only has the power to fix the abuse of the Shadow Docket but also that the legislation is already drafted. We just need to get it to the floor.
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...
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The Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/us/politics/supreme-court-shadow-docket.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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Sewzinski
7 days ago
It was a Butterfly Bonanza today!
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emptywheel
7 days ago
One thing that I'm thinking about as a ponder how Todd Blanche put someone whose wife was investigated for foreign influence peddling on this case is that before Blanche was Trump's lawyer be was Boris Epshteyn's lawyer and before he was Epshteyn's lawyer he was Paul Manafort's lawyer. š³
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