Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
I love this so much.
Healer, Artist & Mother currently working for thoughtful healthcare reform & improving maternal health through grassroots projects in my community, despite the fascist takeover✌🏻
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view profile on Bluesky Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
I love this so much.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m putting Chicago on my list of cities to visit!!!!
RebelFema (@rebelfema.altgov.info) reposted
This article is on the spot! Read it, read it again. Please don’t understate the power of small acts. We have history that tells us they work. #resistance #altcitizen www.thenation.com/ar... 1/2
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
100%
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
What an absolutely embarrassment he is to our country. He is acting even more bizarre & mentally unwell than normal.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Amazing. I wish I had a governor who cared like Pritzker. Instead, I have Huckabee & have to be worried my children won’t face access to vaccines
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
It’s so so gross. Is there a way for us to sue Fox News into oblivion? They’ve done a sickening amount of damage and I’m just beyond sick of it.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
“At the end of the day the problem is not guns” wtf
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
Yep.. 😞
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
If someone tells you there's nothing we can do about gun violence beyond thoughts and prayers, remind them: —Gun laws in other countries have prevented mass shootings —More guns don't make us safer —A majority of Americans want gun reform We don't have to live like this.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
So they laundered a bunch of money & cruelly tortured vulnerable people in the process? Who profited? How can we bring accountability to the people who just stole all this money?
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
Thank God this place is closing but yeah what a cruel way to waste tax payer money
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
Life in the USA…
Maple Mama (@maplemama20.bsky.social) reposted
As someone who has lost a child I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. USA needs common sense gun laws like so many other countries in the world so kids can go to school without fear of being shot
Everytown for Gun Safety (@everytown.bsky.social) reposted
We shouldn’t have to accept this carnage as normal: Text BAN to 644-33 to demand your lawmakers take action to ban assault weapons.
Mark Jacob (@markjacob.bsky.social) reposted
Trump says Democrats "hate our country," but he's been on a long and largely successful campaign to make people outside big cities hate people inside big cities. His current power grab is fueled by the idea that urban residents are lesser people who must be conquered and dominated. It's sickening.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Truly incomprehensible!!! I will never be able to wrap my head this absurdity 😞
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🤣🤣🤣 they are ridiculous
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🤢🤢🤢
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh. My. Gosh.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
😞
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s crazy to be in America & be rooting for this kind of thing even though you know it will be an inconvenience or painful for us, but knowing any amount of pressure and boycotting from other countries is 100% necessary & that we are the bad guys 😭But yeah, I’m with ya.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
THANK YOU
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Great, just great. 😞
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
“Sir lies-a-lot” is my new favorite nickname of him 👍🏼💯
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Every single speaker was on fire. I loved that they spoke truth to power but they also all articulated a clear future vision. Dems should all follow suit. They called out his lies, defended their city, & articulated a strong progressive vision & strategies that have worked for reducing crime
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
Much respect for this man. Democrats, follow his lead.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m so thankful to continue seeing citizens standing up for one another, may we continue to do so, in strength, courage, love and solidarity.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
What were the other campuses?
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🤮🤢🤮🤢🤮
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait they played this one Fox? Kilmar, you are standing up as such a hero in this moment. So strong amidst constant adversity
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
*all we can do right now* meaning in this current moment. Believe me, I’m trying to do everything I humanly can to fight against all this nonsense in any spare time I have. @momsdemand.bsky.social @everytown.bsky.social calling reps, protesting, immigration solidarity & activism & education etc etc
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
There’s an active shooter reported on the campus down the road from me so I don’t feel safe taking my kids out this afternoon & I haven’t heard if the college kids we host for dinner every week are ok. And so I am praying for them too because that’s all we can do right now. This is America in 2025.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
Unbelievable that the gov is STILL harassing Abrego Garcia after all this time. I guess that’s Fascism for you. It’s kids’ nap-times & I’m reading updates & praying for his safety & protection, in a country where our own military is being used against American cities based on lies &
Joshua J. Friedman (@joshuajfriedman.com) reposted
Judge Xinis: Your clients are *absolutely forbidden* from removing Mr. Abrego from the continental United States. You understand this? DOJ: Yes.
Greg Sargent (@gregsargent.bsky.social) reposted
As you watch the extraordinary spectacle of Trump's government attempting to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, let's not lose sight of just how lawless and indefensible Trump's misconduct has been all throughout. Here's a thread recapping all of it. 1/
Denise Wheeler (@denisedwheeler.bsky.social) reposted
Trump and his DOJ are treating the most notorious child rapist and sex trafficker better than Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Ghislaine Maxwell has more rights than Garcia.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Omg I love him, I love this 👏🏻
Adam Kinzinger (@adamkinzinger.substack.com) reposted
The second amendment guarantees the right to a militia to guard against federal tyranny. But if a president can use that force against its own state, against the wishes of that state, then it is no militia at all and a clear violation of the second amendment.
AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 (@altspaceforce.altgov.info) reposted
For only $1.50, you too can waste ICE's time & resources. Use your privilege. #AltCitizen 🇲🇽🇺🇸 www.etsy.com/listing/8664...
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Yep
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
100%
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Sorry, resistance music**
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Love this idea! There’s been a lot of good resistance this year but I haven’t heard anything yet that meets that description
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing
Cathy Fink (@cfinkbanjo.bsky.social) reposted
Ode to the Epstein files- “It Ain’t Gonna Go Away”- especially if we keep sharing it and singing about it. #epsteinfiles
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🤣
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
thing they want to hide, instead of burying it they actually make it more visible, they dont fascist well, all the things they do end up backfiring.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Just like everything they do, they have now brought more notoriaty & visibility to this. I did not know about Bolton before, but now will go find the full interview to watch tonight. Basically, anything they bury or exonerate, shows their guilt, anything or anyone they prosecute, shows the truths
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
I love it! Fun?! And politics?! It’s intriguing enough that I would probably show up if I was in nyc & that intrigue and creativity is very refreshing. I see this same fun energy and creativity in Kat Abughazaleh’s campaign! Love it
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA. I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe. What's going on right now is not normal.
Kat Abughazaleh (@katmabu.bsky.social) reposted
Donald Trump says he is going to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. This is what weak men do to pretend they’re strong. Stay safe, stand with your community, and most importantly, know your rights:
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
So what are you doing instead? If you have a criticism, respond with a solution.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Great response 👏🏻 no resistance effort is too insignificant when we are all doing what we can. You have to sit back and look at the big picture, collective response. This isn’t just one thing one org is doing, it’s one of a million big and little acts of resistance we are all doing together 💪🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Omg I love this
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 yes! This is the kind of stuff that all blue states need to do. International partnerships with countries who still care about democracy and climate change
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
His hat is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen. He is a new level of humiliation for our country every day.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Omg his hat is out of control, good grief. What a surreal, dystopian dark comedy we live in right now
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🤢🤢🤢🤢
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
💯
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for this! Was wondering what the #1 and 2 were!
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s so satisfying to see the power of a boycott! Haven’t shopped there all year & it’s really helped me learn the power we have when we withhold our money collectively! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🤢🤢🤢🤢
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Truly how does he sleep at night lying so much? And does he have a mother around? If so, why doesn’t she call him and tell him to wipe that smug smile off his face & stop lying incessantly
Alt National Endowment for the Humanities (@altnehgov.altgov.info) reposted
🧵: In late August 1619, the first documented ship carrying enslaved Africans docked in Point Comfort, VA. While this is the first documented, slavery has existed as long as civilization. Slavery is not "woke." It is not something you can erase just because it makes you uncomfortable. (1/3)
Senator Chris Van Hollen (@vanhollen.senate.gov) reposted
Trying to whitewash the evils of slavery is beyond wrong. Trump has never understood that what makes America great is that we have a system of government & Constitution that allow us to constantly improve ourselves — to ensure more freedom for ALL. THAT is the American story.
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick (@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social) reposted
Here is an image of the crowd of people that chased a dozen ICE agents out of Columbia Heights yesterday. I don’t see one “elderly white hippie” there. I do see a wide variety of ages, genders, and races; DC residents united in disgust at what Miller is cheering on.
Nicholas Grossman (@nicholasgrossman.bsky.social) reposted
Vagrancy is not a national security problem. Deploying military forces to address the biggest vagrancy in history—which isn't happening, but even if—would be illegal, wrong, and un-American. Don't get caught up in fact-checking the lie. Even if true, the actions using it as a pretext are very bad.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes thank goodness! Was wondering why they left the one lady alone… they had to go home and pack their bags 🤣
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
😍😍😍😍
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
I’m loving the consistent messaging among up and coming democrats that we need universal healthcare. More & more of this kind of fight, please!
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
This is beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait is this for real? 🤦🏻♀️
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
So good 👏🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
I wish the other dems would have stayed with her. Is she the only one that chose not to sign?
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Omg ☺️🙌🏻👏🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for making it visible here. I agree. I am boycotting meta so I’m no longer on Instagram. Absolutely awful and terrifying
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🙄
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
🤢🤢🤢
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
Praying all day today over Zelensky & his allies.
Anonymous (@youranoncentral.bsky.social) reposted
Democracy is not freedom, it is a tool, and its virtue depends on who wields it. It can defend or destroy, uplift or oppress; it carries no guarantee of liberty or equality. It is up to us not only to uphold a just democracy, but to fight for it and defend it against corruption and injustice.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social)
💯 this is so so valuable 👏🏻
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, we gotta start treating people with lived experience as the experts. This is so so good. Thank you for sharing. I love doss discourse!
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Traumatic, unlawful & a tremendous waste of resources.
Moms Demand Action (@momsdemand.bsky.social) reposted
“...the decreases seem to be most pronounced in the Democratic-run large cities with substantial nonwhite populations and histories of elevated gun violence that the Trump campaign has been painting as out of control.”
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Amazing. So thankful.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
and just because I am behind his leadership for THIS weird moment of time, doesn’t mean he necessarily deserves to be president! Things are changing drastically even daily. Would love to learn more about his past. This particular post was just so confusing to me, why they would even bother I guess.
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Also just want to note that, a lot of us can’t even comprehend thinking forward to the next president. Just trying to get through the next few months & I can get behind his leadership & actions right now, because they are effective for this moment in time for us defeating this consolidation of power
Rachel Lauren (@simplehomemadedays.bsky.social) reply parent
Definitely. It would just be helpful for someone like me (a non Californian with no knowledge of him previous to this) to have an updated article that details his history in context of his current actions too.