MI State Rep for HD 17 • Chair of Michigan Progressive Women’s Caucus • Millennial Microbiologist • Progressive Democrat • Pro-Abortion • She/Her • 🩷💜💙https://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3mkuyhgfpas2jMifepristone has proven to be safe. Yesterday’s decision by the 5th Circuit serves only to further anti-abortion propaganda and limit bodily autonomy. It is yet another example of courts and lawmakers interfering in private medical decisions. But I think my more genuine statement was last night. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 May 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuyhgfpas2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3mkte7i2h2c2vGuys I’m so fucking sick of the 5th Circuit.02 May 2026 00:11 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkte7i2h2c2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3mkqnuzxdok2zHonored to be on the team! [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Apr 2026 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqnuzxdok2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3mkpzu5f6ak2oThe Michigan Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus denounces Frank Liberati’s transphobic tactics against @joannawhaley.bsky.social’s campaign. We demand better from those seeking to represent the people of Michigan.30 Apr 2026 16:28 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpzu5f6ak2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3mbufegvznk2xThe video of an ICE agent murdering a woman in Minneapolis is terrifying. I’m not sure at what point people stop being so obsessed over supporting one elected official that they recognize when fascists are killing people in the streets.07 Jan 2026 21:18 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbufegvznk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3mbtvey76ys22This morning, Michigan Attorney General Nessel released an opinion stating that the House Republicans’ clawback of $645 million in funding is unconstitutional. The State Budget Office has been directed to resume providing funding to the grantees. (1/2)07 Jan 2026 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbtvey76ys22https://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3mbk2ffag522kThe President unconstitutionally invaded Venezuela and abducted its president and his wife. Venezuela just happens to be a country rich in oil. This is an egregious violation of his presidential powers, and it’s incumbent upon every US congressperson to hold him accountable.03 Jan 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbk2ffag522khttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3m7piuvuafc23Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee Republicans rescinded hundreds of millions of dollars in grants from projects that are already started. These programs help build housing, provide resources for infants, and offer after school programming for students. This is cruel, plain and simple.11 Dec 2025 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7piuvuafc23https://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3m7axokvflk2nSomeone should tell Kaitlyn Buss that no amount of snarky comments about me will make Republican men respect her. Her rights are just as disposable as mine to them.05 Dec 2025 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7axokvflk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3m74hfgsgpk27Today, several of my colleagues and I submitted the letter below to the MPSC regarding the attempts by DTE to bypass public hearings for the proposed data center in Saline Township. The MPSC owes it to Michiganders to approach this proposal with due diligence.03 Dec 2025 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m74hfgsgpk27https://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3m6xxqlnjj22zI just watched a guy at the airport pick his nose and eat it, twice, so I don’t want to hear one more word about how it’s women’s fault that men are lonely.02 Dec 2025 03:09 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6xxqlnjj22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3m6lcoccgs22wBeing able to condemn the President calling for the murder of elected officials should be the bare minimum. This level of pandering is shameful and should be disqualifying. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Nov 2025 02:20 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6lcoccgs22whttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3m3plllwykk2tTwo years ago, I got to marry my best friend and partner in the truest sense of the word. Happy anniversary, @nathantriplett.bsky.social. My life is immeasurably richer for getting to navigate it with you.21 Oct 2025 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3plllwykk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lxdctidpl22hAfter months of games and delays, House Republicans are rushing through an 800+ page bill with less than an hour for us to review. On first glance, it cuts funds for early voting, legal aid, consumer protection enforcement, and rape kit testing. I will be voting no.26 Aug 2025 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxdctidpl22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lwc6smcvr22xNext week, I’ll introduce a bill to prohibit the unlawful deployment of the National Guard to Michigan. #MILeg #NoKings13 Aug 2025 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwc6smcvr22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lvy6zf6krs2xDonald Trump preyed on people in a particularly vulnerable place and, no surprise, lied about supporting insurance coverage for IVF. Now, his team is lying about the current state of fertility treatment. He won’t support IVF because religious fanatics don’t. Full stop. https://www.salon.com/2025/08/08/trumps-drops-ivf-promise-preferring-to-blame-women-for-infertility/09 Aug 2025 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvy6zf6krs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lvqnmn5uvk24A victory for health care access: Medicaid funding for @ppfa.org will stay intact for the time being. We'll keep fighting so people in every ZIP code can access the care they need and deserve. #HandsOffMedicaid https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/michigans-progressive-womens-caucus-cheers-protections-for-planned-parenthood-funding/06 Aug 2025 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvqnmn5uvk24https://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lv4u6phwo22eRep. Schriver’s bills to undo wildly popular and important protections for queer people and those seeking abortion care that were passed last term demonstrate that he isn’t interested in representing Michiganders or being godly. He merely wants to hurt people.29 Jul 2025 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv4u6phwo22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lv4bxcb3bk2yMy coffee buddy.* *She actually just thinks that whenever we’re in the kitchen she gets cheese, but I like to think she’s just keeping me company.29 Jul 2025 14:11 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv4bxcb3bk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3ltq5jp7w7k2f@nathantriplett.bsky.social picked dinner tonight, creamy tomato spaghetti with preserved lemon. After we both hunted for preserved lemon, it was a breeze to make and absolutely delicious. Definitely going in the rotation.12 Jul 2025 00:54 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltq5jp7w7k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3ltnsbxpivc2lDonald Trump can’t erase our history or our communities just by changing a website. But this should remind all of us that none of us are safe until all of us are safe. [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Jul 2025 02:28 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltnsbxpivc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lthsc5csfk2xI’m thrilled to support @barbbyrum.bsky.social in her run for Secretary of State. She’s a fierce defender of voting rights and election transparency, and Michigan needs her experience now more than ever. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jul 2025 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lthsc5csfk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lthhsneqtk2gI’m proud to endorse @garlingilchrist.bsky.social in his run for Governor of Michigan. Garlin is a fighter and a problem solver. I’ve partnered with him on reproductive and LGBTQ rights as well as maternal and infant health initiatives, and I can’t wait to get to work with him as Governor.08 Jul 2025 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lthhsneqtk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lswcmv4ik226The fact that JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to gut Medicaid and SNAP after he talked about how much the community he grew up with benefitted from those programs in his crappy book has, I’m pretty sure, earned him a special place in hell.01 Jul 2025 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lswcmv4ik226https://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lsm2fgxfsk25The decision on birthright citizenship just demonstrates that at least six Supreme Court justices are more interested in licking Donald Trump’s fascist boots than either the rule of law or the constitution.27 Jun 2025 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsm2fgxfsk25https://bsky.app/profile/lauriepohutsky.bsky.social/post/3lsm23g5uqc22SCOTUS is using the least serious arguments to erase LGBTQ+ people from everywhere they can, including schools. Now would be a good time to read Lawless by @leahlitman.bsky.social if you haven’t yet.27 Jun 2025 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:rqsxf5co7tvviogx4ddstygz/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsm23g5uqc22