Siena
@heysiena.bsky.social
Inhabiting the worlds of academia and psychology. Believer in public health, empirical data, climate change, and dark humor.
Dogs, kids and the New York Knicks get me through the day. Not Celine.
Dogs, kids and the New York Knicks get me through the day. Not Celine.
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The reconciliation package — the sweeping bill passed by Republicanslast summer — has set in motion some of the most significant changes to SNAP in decades. Via @NOTUS.com
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SNAP Is Funded Again. States Still Have to Deal With Trump’s New Eligibility Restrictions.
The biggest anti-hunger program in the U.S. is set to lose over $187 billion between now and 2034.
www.thecity.nyc
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The reconciliation package — the sweeping bill passed by Republicanslast summer — has set in motion some of the most significant changes to SNAP in decades. Via @NOTUS.com
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What if the book I’ve been trying to finish for two months is just… bad.
What if… I could just stop trying to finish it and move on.
What if… I could just stop trying to finish it and move on.
November 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
What if the book I’ve been trying to finish for two months is just… bad.
What if… I could just stop trying to finish it and move on.
What if… I could just stop trying to finish it and move on.
Yet he’s too cowardly to even have voicemail so he can hear from his constituents.
Let’s find a primary challenger who cares to hear from us.
Let’s find a primary challenger who cares to hear from us.
“Um well there aren’t even any Senate Dem Press releases saying they support the deal”
Sen Tim Kaine: Hold my beer
Sen Tim Kaine: Hold my beer
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Yet he’s too cowardly to even have voicemail so he can hear from his constituents.
Let’s find a primary challenger who cares to hear from us.
Let’s find a primary challenger who cares to hear from us.
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If a budget deal goes through without restoring Medicaid & ACA subsidies, they will never be restored.
That's a death sentence for millions of Americans but also to the entire republic and economy: Health care is a for-profit business generating TREMENDOUS economic activity & will grind to a halt.
That's a death sentence for millions of Americans but also to the entire republic and economy: Health care is a for-profit business generating TREMENDOUS economic activity & will grind to a halt.
November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
If a budget deal goes through without restoring Medicaid & ACA subsidies, they will never be restored.
That's a death sentence for millions of Americans but also to the entire republic and economy: Health care is a for-profit business generating TREMENDOUS economic activity & will grind to a halt.
That's a death sentence for millions of Americans but also to the entire republic and economy: Health care is a for-profit business generating TREMENDOUS economic activity & will grind to a halt.
A disgrace that makes me so mad I cannot articulate my thoughts.
Shameful, spineless, selfish weasels , every one of them who votes for this.
Shameful, spineless, selfish weasels , every one of them who votes for this.
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
A disgrace that makes me so mad I cannot articulate my thoughts.
Shameful, spineless, selfish weasels , every one of them who votes for this.
Shameful, spineless, selfish weasels , every one of them who votes for this.
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I will give so much money to any unified “primary them all” PAC
John Fetterman, Angus King, Maggie Hassan, Dick Durbin, Jon Ossoff, Jeanne Shaheen, Kirsten Gillibrand, Catherine Cortez Masto, Mark Warner, Cory Booker, and of course Chuck Schumer. Maybe others not top of mind. Not all responsible will publicly vote for the cave - that's not how this works.
November 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I will give so much money to any unified “primary them all” PAC
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Following up on this. This remains a ‘cave is minutes or hours away’ situation. If you want to impact how this plays out you need to contact senators literally now. I want to add additional points of context. What I’m relaying is what I’ve picked up from highly reliable sources.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Following up on this. This remains a ‘cave is minutes or hours away’ situation. If you want to impact how this plays out you need to contact senators literally now. I want to add additional points of context. What I’m relaying is what I’ve picked up from highly reliable sources.
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I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I'm hearing the same thing. Dems are nearing a surrender. I'm shocked. Largest protest in history + best election night in years + polling showing we're kicking their ass in public opinion. And now Dems may cave.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
It ain't over til it's over, so please do call if you've got a Dem senator.
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Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
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Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
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New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
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Big opportunity to help folks who are struggling in our community! Saturday 11/8 at Fry’s Spring.
November 7, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Big opportunity to help folks who are struggling in our community! Saturday 11/8 at Fry’s Spring.
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Congratulations to Delegate-Elect Lily Franklin on a well-deserved victory in HD 41! @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Congratulations to Delegate-Elect Lily Franklin on a well-deserved victory in HD 41! @lilyfordelegate.bsky.social
Sic semper tyrannis, my friends!
Democrats are on track for a double-digit number of flips in the Virginia state House. The chamber will be unrecognizable come January.
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Sic semper tyrannis, my friends!
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Join me live as I deliver remarks tonight from Richmond: www.youtube.com/live/Tp_iema...
Election Night Watch Party with Abigail Spanberger in Richmond
YouTube video by Abigail Spanberger for Governor
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November 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Join me live as I deliver remarks tonight from Richmond: www.youtube.com/live/Tp_iema...
Virginia, I love you.
Obviously have to wait for full results, but looks like a blue wave in Virginia
Dems on track to sweep statewide offices
Going to retain majority in House of Delegates and make gains
Spanberger will be first incoming Dem Governor with a trifecta since 1989 election
Dems on track to sweep statewide offices
Going to retain majority in House of Delegates and make gains
Spanberger will be first incoming Dem Governor with a trifecta since 1989 election
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Virginia, I love you.
Ready for it to be about 8PM already so we know which way this thing is going to go.
Hurry up and wait. 🙄
Hurry up and wait. 🙄
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Ready for it to be about 8PM already so we know which way this thing is going to go.
Hurry up and wait. 🙄
Hurry up and wait. 🙄
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Voting is now underway on Election Day in Virginia
Voters can cast ballots at their specific precinct polling location
Virginia also has same-day registration for those who may need to register
They also should go to their local precinct
Links with more info below
Voters can cast ballots at their specific precinct polling location
Virginia also has same-day registration for those who may need to register
They also should go to their local precinct
Links with more info below
November 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Voting is now underway on Election Day in Virginia
Voters can cast ballots at their specific precinct polling location
Virginia also has same-day registration for those who may need to register
They also should go to their local precinct
Links with more info below
Voters can cast ballots at their specific precinct polling location
Virginia also has same-day registration for those who may need to register
They also should go to their local precinct
Links with more info below
Did not know this happened. Kinda sad tbh! The end of the penny.
US retailers left short-changed as penny production ends reut.rs/49CcDeW
US retailers left short-changed as penny production ends
Now that the United States no longer makes pennies, there is a scramble among gas stations, fast-food chains and big-box stores to adjust prices and round cash transactions, and it could potentially eat into their profits.
reut.rs
November 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Did not know this happened. Kinda sad tbh! The end of the penny.
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If you can afford it, a *monetary* donation (it goes a lot farther!) to your local food bank would be a most excellent thing to do right now.
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
If you can afford it, a *monetary* donation (it goes a lot farther!) to your local food bank would be a most excellent thing to do right now.
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Attention Cville/Alb: NOW is the time to donate to local food banks, emergency pantries, and food insecurity partner orgs. Funding freezes/cuts to SNAP and WIC are coming and the next few months (++?) will be HARD for our neighbors.
—Your local DSS Advisory Board rep ✌️
—Your local DSS Advisory Board rep ✌️
October 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Attention Cville/Alb: NOW is the time to donate to local food banks, emergency pantries, and food insecurity partner orgs. Funding freezes/cuts to SNAP and WIC are coming and the next few months (++?) will be HARD for our neighbors.
—Your local DSS Advisory Board rep ✌️
—Your local DSS Advisory Board rep ✌️
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Over 1,300 (!) at the GOTV rally tonight for Abigail Spanberger in Charlottesville, featuring Bill Nye and Pete Buttigieg bluevirginia.us/2025/10/new-...
October 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Over 1,300 (!) at the GOTV rally tonight for Abigail Spanberger in Charlottesville, featuring Bill Nye and Pete Buttigieg bluevirginia.us/2025/10/new-...
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This is why Republicans shutdown the government. Because they refuse to extend the ACA subsidies that expire at the end of the year. With open enrollment starting at Nov 1, marketplace insurers can no longer wait to publish rates. With alt text.
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This is why Republicans shutdown the government. Because they refuse to extend the ACA subsidies that expire at the end of the year. With open enrollment starting at Nov 1, marketplace insurers can no longer wait to publish rates. With alt text.