Lynn Ames

16 days ago, I wrote to my Congressman, Chuck Edwards (R - NC). His taxpayer-funded newsletter was so full of BS I felt it necessary to call him out (Photo 1). Today, I heard back from him…err…his intern…err…AI, with THE most generic BS imaginable (Photo 2).

Push BACK!

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

Steps I can take to be a pro-democracy warrior:
1. V.O.T.E. ✅
2. Call/email my Congressman & U.S. Senators ✅
3. Participate in pro-democracy rallies ✅
4. Write letters to the editor. ✅
Apropos of #4, my latest letter to the editor was published in today’s Asheville Citizen Times.

#NoKings

Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify

Spotify is now running ICE recruitment ads. We asked them to stop. They ignored us. Let's show them what we showed Disney. No Kings, No Collaborators, No Capitulators. indivisible.org/cancel-spotify

ALL of this, Karin. Well said and so many sad truths. And I’m with you—no AI generated anything from me. If it’s a mistake, it’s mine. If it’s the best thing you’ve read since the beginning of time, also courtesy of moi. Also, authors, check to see if you’re part of the Anthropic class action suit.

Everyday citizens—NOT paid protesters—in West Asheville, NC, today, just trying to stand up for the America we all believe in… You know, the one that stands for freedom, liberty, due process, and respect for all.

#NoKings #goodtrouble

I’ll be picking up the “reading” copy I pre-ordered from my local bookstore tomorrow. In the meantime, the signed version has arrived and now has been shelved along side our cherished 1st editions. Fitting, I think, that it rests between Leon Uris and Gore Vidal.

Congratulations, Joyce!

Been waiting patiently for former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance’s (@joycewhitevance.bsky.social) brand-new, must-read debut book. The signed version arrived and has been shelved along side our cherished 1st editions. Fitting that it rests between Leon Uris and Gore Vidal.

Congratulations, Joyce!

Finished off No Kings Day in our hometown, Asheville, NC, marching with thousands of neighbors and friends who love this country and are standing up and speaking out for our democracy.

Oh, and I was quoted on CNN. THIS is what democracy looks like!

#NoKings

Thanks so much for all you do, Ezra and Leah.

My wife and I attended two protests today. Started the day in ruby-red, small-town Hendersonville, NC, and bookended the day with a MASSIVE crowd in Asheville, NC.

Terrific energy, creative signs, joy-filled protesters, and the power of unity.

Midd Class of ‘82 (and my wife) representing today in NC!

Frogs in ruby-red Hendersonville, NC. Oh, my! Call out the National Guard! The horror!

Same here in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina. Massive crowd, great energy, inventive signs.

Ruby-red Hendersonville, NC this morning. Huge turnout, great energy.

Here was a similar sign at No Kings protest in ruby-red Hendersonville, NC this morning, replete with “Aunt Tifa” (who gave permission to photograph).

Massive turnout this morning in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Peaceful, joy-filled, powerful, and impactful. ORDINARY American citizens standing up for decency, democracy, and the power of the people.

P.S. Some excellent signs, too!

#NoKings

Massive turnout this morning in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina for No Kings Day.

Peaceful, impactful, joy-filled, gathering of regular folks who love America and care enough to come out to protest on behalf of democracy.

#NoKings

Big turnout in ruby-red Hendersonville, North Carolina this morning.

Big turnout in ruby-red Hendersonville, NC!

When the WH twists the arms of media NOT to interview an author with a new book out, it shows they fear the message. No wonder. I 1st met @rweingarten.bsky.social in 1987, when I was press secretary to the NYS Senate Dems. She was a force then. She still is. BUY the book, folks. The truth matters.

More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com

#laborday #workersoverbillionaires

More from beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com

#laborday #workersoverbillionaires

It was a beautiful Asheville, NC day to stand up for democracy, the workers who make America great, humanity & compassion. In other words, it was the perfect day to celebrate everything that makes us proud to be WE, the PEOPLE of this country.
@maddow.msnbc.com
#WorkersOverBillionaires

I’m super excited to be on this panel. Currently practicing my “evil villain” laugh.

Today is No Kings Day here in the U.S. My wife, Cheryl and I joined a march & rally in ruby red Hendersonville, North Carolina.

THOUSANDS of people turned out to send a message loud & clear: In THIS country, we have no kings.

#NoKings

@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com
@50501movement.bsky.social

Today is No Kings Day here in the U.S. My wife, Cheryl and I joined a march & rally in ruby red Hendersonville, North Carolina.

THOUSANDS of people turned out to send a message loud & clear: In THIS country, we have no kings.

#NoKings

@indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com
@50501movement.bsky.social

Authors Anne Sade and Erin Branch talk books with readers at World Pride in DC

Readers shopping sapphic books while authors Lynn Ames, Alexis Westmore, & SE Smith stand ready to help.

Despite the rain the Sapphic Lit Pop Up Bookstore is open for business at World Pride in DC

What an amazing time at #WorldPride2025
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social @taganshepard.bsky.social @serenajbishop.bsky.social @kellanmcknight.bsky.social @sesmyth.bsky.social @evelynshine.bsky.social @erinbranches.bsky.social @morganleemiller.bsky.social @authorlynnames.bsky.social

WorldPride Street Festival - WorldPride Washington, DC 2025 Street Festival

#SapphicLitPopUpBookstore awesomeness Sat & Sun!!

🥳😍📚🏳️‍🌈📖✍️

@serenajbishop.bsky.social
@taganshepard.bsky.social
@evelynshine.bsky.social
@erinbranches.bsky.social
@anneshaderomance.bsky.social
@kellanmcknight.bsky.social
@authorlynnames.bsky.social
& MORE!!

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Pop-up protest in Weaverville, NC just now. 50 participants and lots of supportive car honks!
@maddow.msnbc.com @jenpsaki.msnbc.com

Looking forward to appearing with these awesome author friends and colleagues. World Pride. This Saturday and Sunday. Washington, D.C. It’s THE place to be! Come say hi and buy books.