Laura Duclos (she/her)

A crowd of people on the sidewalk hold signs reading "ProPublica Workers Love a Union Contract" and "Ready to Strike"

A crowd of several doezen people hold signs reading "ProPublica Workers Deserve Fair Pay", "ProPublica Workers Love A Fair Contract", and "We're Not Shutting Up"

1/ Our members are practicing picketing @propublica.org offices in multiple cities right now to demand job security protections and guardrails around AI. We are ready to do what it takes to get a fair contract.

A message from a customer representative to me after I successfully negotiated a refund: Outstanding. Your experience is my top priority, and it brings a lot of joy to my family. I don't want to take up too much of your time. Once again, this is JP. Let's keep the positive vibe going, it has been a pleasure working with you. With your consent, I'll proceed to close our conversation. Have a wonderful rest of your day, Laura.

when does the line cross from customer service into romance

Thinking about getting into twirling

Did yall know air filters had fiberglass in them? 🥲

*she typed with bloody and itchy fingers*

I’m the only one at the Abilene Sam’s Club watching tarot readers on TikTok while in line for a hot dog

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We experimented with ways to engage with “news avoiders.” Here’s what we learned. We wanted to learn more about how to reach younger Texans through short-form video, how to build trust with folks who distrust the news and how to revamp our in-person engagement.

this is really cool to see published by @texastribune.org (and i'm not just saying that, although I am biased because my bestie @duclos.bsky.social was a huge part of this) www.texastribune.org/2025/08/07/t...

Oh, I love you so much!!! Thanks for always being so supportive 🥰🥰🥰

rrrrrRRRRAAAAHHHH — wait who said that

A YouTube comment called me AI

people are starting to comment that I am AI when they see me in videos. very cool!

Texas House Democrats flee the state in bid to block GOP’s proposed congressional map The lawmakers’ absence means the lower chamber won’t have enough members present to function, stalling passage of a draft map Democrats have condemned as a political power grab.

Texas House Democrats fled the state Sunday in a bid to block a new congressional map designed to give the GOP five additional seats in the U.S. House next year from passing. bit.ly/4ooW2R2

Various celebrity pillar candles found at a thrift store

we lost a diva at the goodwill today 😔

New floods lead to rescues and evacuations across Texas Heavy rains caused multiple rivers in Central and North Texas to swell by more than 20 feet. Search efforts for victims of the July Fourth floods were suspended until Monday.

A new round of dangerous flooding across North and Central Texas came Sunday, leading to rescues and evacuations in multiple counties — suspending searches for victims of catastrophic floods that killed at least 120 people in the Hill Country a week ago.

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Me and Hoda Kotb

so this happened ten years ago lol

Hot Dogs Rule Everything Around Me

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut wins his 17th Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest after a 1-year absence.

My dog Roxy in a yellow raincoat

My dog Roxy in a yellow raincoat

My dog Roxy in a yellow raincoat

rainy day in austin 🌧️

My cat sitting with one leg behind her ear

Lola

Man Accused of Killing Minnesota Lawmaker Attended Religious School in Dallas Vance Boelter, accused of assassinating a Minnesota lawmaker, received a theology degree from Christ For the Nations Institute, a nondenominational religious school in Dallas.

Vance Boelter, accused of assassinating a Minnesota lawmaker, received a theology degree from Christ For the Nations Institute, a nondenominational religious school in Dallas.

Too many apps to keep up with, sorry yall :( updates are on TikTok if you’re curious

I’ll be at the Texas Capitol covering the No Kings demonstration this evening for @texastribune.org Stay tuned.

Hundreds of Israelis and Palestinians marched in silence outside the Israeli Defense Ministry, holding portraits of Palestinian children killed in Israel’s war on Gaza.

Texas lawmakers passed even more anti-trans bills in 2025 Texas lawmakers passed laws that strictly defines"male" and "female" and could emperil health access for trans adults.

with the 2025 #txlege about to wrap up, here's my roundup in @chron.com of all the anti-trans bills that passed this session. while previous sessions focused on big ticket items (restricting care for minors & sports) this session featured quieter but more extreme bills www.chron.com/culture/arti...

The Senate, which approved the bill in March, must now agree to a few amendments added by the House before it can be sent to Gov. Greg Abbott. If signed into law, the ban would take effect on September 1.

Read more: www.texastribune.org/2025/05/23/t...

A bill that could outlaw the sale of THC products is nearing Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. One employee at a local cannabis store believes the lawmakers pushing the ban don't understand the industry they aim to dismantle.

Kevin McCarthy and Charli XCX in my TikTok request inbox

Squad

drove past a tesla with ELNSXAZ on the plates

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SB 1257 is up, being presented by Leach. It's the "detransitioner protection" bill. house.texas.gov/videos/22023