Laura Clawson

@lauraclawson.bsky.social

3029 Followers 651 Following

Cambridge, MA

Absolute bullshit from the NYT about “one-ingredient banana ice cream.”
Weather app showing 97 degrees, feels like 101.
Graphic on "what all-inclusive actually covers" with a graph in top left labeled "The Truet vaithe trout value. the Bradlise. Gecames in 2025." In the center of the overall graphic it says "$22%"
The saying goes that the personal is political, but I think my father also showed how the political is personal. I do politics on the internet, which means I run into a lot of people whose way of being radical is wanting to burn it all down, to inflict damage on their enemies — too often defined as anyone who only agrees with them 90% of the time. That was not my father, whose radical politics were an extension of the care and kindness and generosity and love he gave the people closest to him
Protest flag of Liam Ramos’ hat.
Crosswalk at a busy intersection blocked by a pile of snow.
Signs showing 13 places available in the men’s restroom and six in the women’s.
NYT Spelling Bee puzzle where you can spell BarackObama.
Five year old Liam Conejo Ramos being detained by ICE.
A mound of snow identifiable as having a car under it only because of a side mirror sticking out.
Gray tabby cat under Christmas tree, surrounded by wrapped gifts.
Gray tabby cat awake and looking over the edge of blue cat bed with snowflake pattern.
New York Times story with a headline that says citizenship “alludes” rather than “eludes” the grasp of some (people being targeted by Trump).
Souvenir set of materials from the 1950 White House renovation.
Gray tabby cat on his back with an accusing look on his face. He is hangry.
Two containers of brightly colored sprinkles.
Two containers of brightly colored sprinkles.
Auroch is not a Spelling Bee word.
@gerryadamssf: This house is like Santa’s grotto. Takes half an hour 2 switch off fairy lights and assorted Yule illuminations. Feel like a grinch now. @realnannysheila: @gerryadamssf surely you know someone who can fit a timer.
Pickup truck with bumper stickers saying “if you want peace, work for justice,” “vote: it’s not illegal yet,” and “water is life.”
Caracal -- medium sized wild cat, light brown, long pointy ears.
Marco Rubio sitting in a giant chair with his feet dangling.
Boston University associate professor Anthony A. Jack, an award-winning author, published his first book, “The Privileged Poor,” with HUP, but his second with Princeton University Press instead. Jack said he felt his editor at HUP, Andrew Kinney, could not pursue a final contract for his book as aggressively as he would have liked. He said Kinney’s “hands were tied” and that HUP’s leadership seemed to be restricting Kinney’s ability to pursue the book deal. “There was a vision from the top of what books should be coming out, rather than from the editors putting forth a case for what books they view as contribution to the field,” Jack added. (Kinney declined to comment.) According to the former editor’s October 2020 letter, Andreou “heaped scorn” on Jack’s first book, calling it “barely publishable.” “The Privileged Poor” went on to win six awards — including the Thomas J. Wilson Prize, bestowed by HUP’s Board of Syndics — and was named one of National Public Radio’s best books of 2019.
AI overview falsely claiming American Express stopped issuing travelers checks over 130 years ago.
Spammy scammy text: Trump issued Official Order targeting ActBlue. We need a massive anti-Republican fundraising day to make it BACKFIRE! 5X-MATCH
Signs: “the harbor yearns for tea.” The t in one of the signs is a Tesla logo.
Signs designed to look like old tombstones, hanging on the fence of an old cemetery: “in memory of trans rights.” “In memory of climate science.” “In memory of reproductive rights”
Defend PBS and NPR signs held by members of the broadcast union.
Adjacent signs: “the greatest commandment is LOVE” and “Trump = DICKtator”
Rally sign with picture of Trump: president, police states of America. Preferred pronouns: he, him, Himmler, Hitler.
Bowl of trifle: layered cake, whipped cream, flan, dulce de leche.
Spelling Bee game indicating that “fluffball” is not in the word list.
Protest near Boston Tesla showroom.
Protest near Boston Tesla showroom.
Signs saying “Musk is trashing our country” and “no kings stop the coup.”
The saying goes that the personal is political, but I think my father also showed how the political is personal. I do politics on the internet, which means I run into a lot of people whose way of being radical is wanting to burn it all down, to inflict damage on their enemies — too often defined as anyone who only agrees with them 90% of the time. That was not my father, whose radical politics were an extension of the care and kindness and generosity and love he gave the people closest to him, his politics and his character endlessly refracted through and magnified by each other.
Novena is not a Spelling Bee word.
NYT Spelling Bee game not accepting cantrip, which would be a pangram.
Pickup truck saying “vote Trump for freedom” with a bunch of junk and a skeleton in the bed.
Six varieties of dried beans from Rustic Outlook Farm, Belchertown, MA
New York Times Connections game with nothing showing in the files.
New York Times Connections game but the squares are blank.
Errol Flynn in The Adventures of Robin Hood, 1938.
92 score for walking 68 for public transit 88 for bikeability
Gray tabby cat looking annoyed in front of a Christmas tree surrounded by a fence to keep him out.
Indoor Christmas tree surrounded by a fence or cage to protect it from a cat.
Scammy text: “Barack Obama: "Whatever you've done so far is NOT enough." Rush $20 (700%-MATCHED) to Dem Turnout 2024 before 8pm”
Spammy text, on the day before the election: “This is your FOURTH and FINAL reminder to endorse VP Harris before the election in 4 days!”
Massive lit up green and orange Halloween folly with a rabbit and a mouth thing kids can walk through.
Text message: “I will always love you. Why? Because you never stopped loving me! I am DONALD TRUMP. Before my deadline, read this: [link]”
Massive Halloween decoration. Brightly colored sea creature — crab, maybe? With skeletons leaning against it.
Brass Solidarity band marches in Honk.
Blowcomotion marching band at Honk fest, Cambridge/Somerville.
Washington Post tool showing partisan split of last names. The name Clawson has a 29 point Republican margin.
Absolutely massive seagull way too close.
Ragdoll-style cat with blue eyes that looks somewhat like Taylor Swift’s cat.
Taylor Swift Instagram post featuring picture of herself with one of her cats and text "Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country. Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth. I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because"