Meg LaPorte

Journalist, embracer of aging & the positive power of art & activism, creator of Art Against Ageism & @AgeInAmerica. @UMBCAging grad. Tweets are my own.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Alison Luchs, who has worked at the National Gallery of Art for 47 years, agreed to learn Gen Z slang and make videos because she wanted to raise interest in the museum’s art.

She never expected to slay. https://t.co/BsOhypLSh5

[Meg LaPorte @AgingMeg]

@TomCruise we share a birthday - July 3 - so how about I get one of your famous cakes? 🎂

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@TheSuperfoodsCo Your company is a fraud! I purchased your coffee product ONCE and you keep charging me for a subscription I NEVER PURCHASED!

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Leaving X for Bluesky. Follow me here: https://t.co/1HJowFCcXV

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Every vote counts!! My husband speaking to @LIUNA at their leadership conference.

[LIUNA @LIUNA]

Bruce Lerner, #LIUNA General Counsel, emphasized the critical importance of voting in the 2024 elections at the 2024 Leadership Conference. Every vote shapes our future! #GOTV

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@nprscottsimon This is heartbreaking. She was a great champion of giving voice to elders.

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@AgeismSucks Thank you for sharing!!

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@stickermule As a now former customer, I am appalled at your ignorance. People are likely terrified to admit their support of Trump — because he is a terrifying person. He bullies anyone who doesn’t support him, rapes women, pays people off to stay quiet about his indiscretions & lies.

[Meg LaPorte @AgingMeg]

via @NYTimes This is Trump and this is the Republican Party: standing up for and putting up antisemites as leaders of their party. https://t.co/w6Oks4bE4J

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I’ve been awestruck by this podcast. The research, the reporting, all of it is so eye opening and educational! Thank you @maddow

[Maddow Blog @MaddowBlog]

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@jeanette_leardi @StephenAtHome @colbertlateshow @jimmyfallon @jimmykimmel @sethmeyers @LateNightSeth @jonstewart @TheDailyShow Thank you for all of this Jeanette!

[Ashton Applewhite @thischairrocks]

Shame on @TheEconomist for this appalling #ableism What does using a mobility aid have to do with the value of a human being? So much for the high ground...

[National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care @ConsumerVoices]

Nursing home residents need your help! Tell members of Congress to oppose legislation that would prevent the implementation of the recently issued minimum staffing standard in nursing homes.
It takes just 2 minutes with our form and pre-written letter: https://t.co/Q9sdVLAka2

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@kira_lerner Congrats!!! 🎈🍾

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A fantastic examination of “Poor Things” and the irony behind her “look” for its poster.
https://t.co/1AHjF7Xjxu

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@StreamOnMax show #NightCountry is an awesome show, and I don’t want it to end!

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I just cannot get enough of this!

https://t.co/NvnyuVFh6v

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Join Art Against Ageism on Feb. 15 as Sharon Sullivan, @LeadingAge’s head of conference services, leads the next Alliance Gathering to discuss how she transforms convention centers into artistic experiences that tackle ageism.

Register here: https://t.co/U6XknaLdWu

[Meg LaPorte @AgingMeg]

Art and activism that tackles #ageism: what’s not to like! Join Art Against Ageism and Sara Kaltwasser for a lively and art-filled discussion.

Register here: https://t.co/SRWxb1B5Pl