Jamie Kudera she/her
@jamiekud.bsky.social
Philly wife/mom, freelance health/science writer, Dem CP 46/19. Here for politics, cancer discovery, public schools, college admissions, civil rights/equity. Lover of books, puzzles, and lap pools. Views are my own.
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Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
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Make a plan to vote today: abigailspanberger.com/vote
Then get your friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers to make a plan to vote, too. Because if we do, we will elect @abigailspanberger.com as your next governor and put Virginia on the path to a brighter future.
Then get your friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers to make a plan to vote, too. Because if we do, we will elect @abigailspanberger.com as your next governor and put Virginia on the path to a brighter future.
Vote | Abigail Spanberger for Governor
Virginia, it's time to vote! Make a plan today to cast your ballot for Abigail Spanberger and Democrats up and down the ballot!
abigailspanberger.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Make a plan to vote today: abigailspanberger.com/vote
Then get your friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers to make a plan to vote, too. Because if we do, we will elect @abigailspanberger.com as your next governor and put Virginia on the path to a brighter future.
Then get your friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers to make a plan to vote, too. Because if we do, we will elect @abigailspanberger.com as your next governor and put Virginia on the path to a brighter future.
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The GOP is trying to con Americans into accepting a deal that will make their health care more expensive by fearmongering about health care for undocumented immigrants. Undocumented people aren’t eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid. Don’t fall for their scam.
October 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The GOP is trying to con Americans into accepting a deal that will make their health care more expensive by fearmongering about health care for undocumented immigrants. Undocumented people aren’t eligible to enroll in Medicare and Medicaid. Don’t fall for their scam.
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One marker of a weakening labor market: there are now more job seekers than job openings in the US.
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
September 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
One marker of a weakening labor market: there are now more job seekers than job openings in the US.
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
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A month from today, we will gather for the largest peaceful protest in American history. The only way to protect our freedom of speech is to exercise our freedom of speech. Join your local event to make it clear there are still NO KINGS in the USA: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
September 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
A month from today, we will gather for the largest peaceful protest in American history. The only way to protect our freedom of speech is to exercise our freedom of speech. Join your local event to make it clear there are still NO KINGS in the USA: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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The next 45 days are going to be a time when everybody in DC needs to know our rights and how to assert them.
Here are five important things for everyone to know while DC is under occupation 🧵
Here are five important things for everyone to know while DC is under occupation 🧵
August 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The next 45 days are going to be a time when everybody in DC needs to know our rights and how to assert them.
Here are five important things for everyone to know while DC is under occupation 🧵
Here are five important things for everyone to know while DC is under occupation 🧵
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We condemn this new order allowing increased collaboration between MPD and ICE.
Turning MPD into an extension of Trump's deportation machine is an incredibly dangerous development for everyone who lives here.
Turning MPD into an extension of Trump's deportation machine is an incredibly dangerous development for everyone who lives here.
Just In: D.C. police are now allowed to notify federal immigration enforcement agencies of people who are not in custody, including during traffic stops, the chief of police said in an executive order.
DC police now allowed to notify ICE of people not in custody, police chief says
D.C. police are now allowed to notify federal immigration enforcement agencies of people who are not in custody, including during traffic stops, the chief of police said in an executive order Thursday...
www.nbcwashington.com
August 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We condemn this new order allowing increased collaboration between MPD and ICE.
Turning MPD into an extension of Trump's deportation machine is an incredibly dangerous development for everyone who lives here.
Turning MPD into an extension of Trump's deportation machine is an incredibly dangerous development for everyone who lives here.
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No Kings Day was one of the largest days of protest in US history. From deep red small towns to our largest cities, millions of people turned out to make it clear that the American people will not bow to fascism. #NoKings
June 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
No Kings Day was one of the largest days of protest in US history. From deep red small towns to our largest cities, millions of people turned out to make it clear that the American people will not bow to fascism. #NoKings
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🔥 “Over 300 researchers from the National Institutes of Health have published a letter rebuking its director and the Trump administration…” from @bethmariem.bsky.social at @arstechnica.com
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
NIH scientists publish “Bethesda Declaration” rebuking Trump admin
The letter is modeled after the NIH director’s controversial “Great Barrington Declaration.”…
arstechnica.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🔥 “Over 300 researchers from the National Institutes of Health have published a letter rebuking its director and the Trump administration…” from @bethmariem.bsky.social at @arstechnica.com
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
arstechnica.com/health/2025/...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
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Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC in the Obama administration, said Kennedy's move "should erase any remaining doubt that he intends to impose his personal anti-vaccine agenda on the American people."
RFK Jr. removes all 17 members of CDC's vaccine advisory committee
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Monday he is removing all 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee.
abcnews.go.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC in the Obama administration, said Kennedy's move "should erase any remaining doubt that he intends to impose his personal anti-vaccine agenda on the American people."
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For a safer, freer, and fairer Philadelphia, the PFT endorses @dalarrykrasner.bsky.social for District Attorney 🗽 #PhillyVotes
May 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
For a safer, freer, and fairer Philadelphia, the PFT endorses @dalarrykrasner.bsky.social for District Attorney 🗽 #PhillyVotes
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Philly! It’s election day. The polls are open. Get out and vote!
May 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Philly! It’s election day. The polls are open. Get out and vote!
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Gov. DeWine just signed SB1, a law ending “DEI” in Ohio public higher ed.
Now that it’s law, U of Toledo just killed the following BA programs:
• Africana Studies
• Asian Studies
• Disability Studies
• Middle East Studies
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Women's/Gender Studies
And…
• Spanish
Now that it’s law, U of Toledo just killed the following BA programs:
• Africana Studies
• Asian Studies
• Disability Studies
• Middle East Studies
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Women's/Gender Studies
And…
• Spanish
April 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Gov. DeWine just signed SB1, a law ending “DEI” in Ohio public higher ed.
Now that it’s law, U of Toledo just killed the following BA programs:
• Africana Studies
• Asian Studies
• Disability Studies
• Middle East Studies
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Women's/Gender Studies
And…
• Spanish
Now that it’s law, U of Toledo just killed the following BA programs:
• Africana Studies
• Asian Studies
• Disability Studies
• Middle East Studies
• Philosophy
• Religious Studies
• Women's/Gender Studies
And…
• Spanish
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Breaking: a judge in GA ordered that the fed'l gov't CANNOT pull the visas of foreign students. The order applies ONLY to students who are part of the lawsuit. If you want to join the lawsuit, reach out to: ckuck@immigration.net and dclaffey@immigration.net youtu.be/FS6B8CM8uf4
April 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Breaking: a judge in GA ordered that the fed'l gov't CANNOT pull the visas of foreign students. The order applies ONLY to students who are part of the lawsuit. If you want to join the lawsuit, reach out to: ckuck@immigration.net and dclaffey@immigration.net youtu.be/FS6B8CM8uf4
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Tomorrow I’ll be calling all of my representatives to demand that they call for RFK jr’s immediate resignation.
WATCH | RFK Jr claims autistic children will never go on dates or pay taxes
Read the recent CDC autism report here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Read the recent CDC autism report here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
April 17, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Tomorrow I’ll be calling all of my representatives to demand that they call for RFK jr’s immediate resignation.
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The Black struggle against racism is central to the story of The United States. His attempt to expunge this story -
under the guise of extinguishing “DEI” - represents an attempt to erase Blackness itself. News accounts that parrot his propaganda aid and abet this crime.
under the guise of extinguishing “DEI” - represents an attempt to erase Blackness itself. News accounts that parrot his propaganda aid and abet this crime.
April 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Black struggle against racism is central to the story of The United States. His attempt to expunge this story -
under the guise of extinguishing “DEI” - represents an attempt to erase Blackness itself. News accounts that parrot his propaganda aid and abet this crime.
under the guise of extinguishing “DEI” - represents an attempt to erase Blackness itself. News accounts that parrot his propaganda aid and abet this crime.
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Today, the government detained another student for their speech.
Mohsen Mahdawi's attorneys have already filed a petition for his release and a Vermont judge ordered he not be moved out of state. As his fight continues, let us be clear: Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
Mohsen Mahdawi's attorneys have already filed a petition for his release and a Vermont judge ordered he not be moved out of state. As his fight continues, let us be clear: Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
April 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Today, the government detained another student for their speech.
Mohsen Mahdawi's attorneys have already filed a petition for his release and a Vermont judge ordered he not be moved out of state. As his fight continues, let us be clear: Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
Mohsen Mahdawi's attorneys have already filed a petition for his release and a Vermont judge ordered he not be moved out of state. As his fight continues, let us be clear: Dissent is not grounds for deportation.
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The House is set to take up the SAVE Act this week, which would make voting significantly more difficult for millions of people.
Tell your representative to vote NO now.
Tell your representative to vote NO now.
Stop the SAVE Act
The SAVE Act would keep millions of people from being able to vote – and would shut countless eligible voters out of our democracy. Urge Congress to vote no now.
action.aclu.org
April 8, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The House is set to take up the SAVE Act this week, which would make voting significantly more difficult for millions of people.
Tell your representative to vote NO now.
Tell your representative to vote NO now.
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The acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service is resigning over a deal to share immigrants’ tax data with ICE to help deport them, AP sources say.
IRS acting commissioner is resigning over deal to send immigrants' tax data to ICE, AP sources say
The Internal Revenue Service’s acting commissioner is resigning over a deal to share immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S.
bit.ly
April 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service is resigning over a deal to share immigrants’ tax data with ICE to help deport them, AP sources say.
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Forced exile of “unwanted” citizens is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes.
Leavitt confirmed that the WH is working on deporting US citizens to El Salvador
April 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Forced exile of “unwanted” citizens is a hallmark of authoritarian regimes.
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Immunotherapy for cancer is one of the biggest medical advances of our lifetimes. It gave Jimmy Carter another decade of life. A new trial shows how it could treat solid tumors, but Trump's cuts to HHS and NIH are disrupting this work 🧪 wapo.st/4j8Hwd1 by @carolynyjohnson.bsky.social
NIH scientists have a cancer breakthrough. Layoffs are delaying it.
A big step forward in cancer therapy has been slowed by layoffs and new restrictions at the National Institutes of Health, where it was developed.
wapo.st
April 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Immunotherapy for cancer is one of the biggest medical advances of our lifetimes. It gave Jimmy Carter another decade of life. A new trial shows how it could treat solid tumors, but Trump's cuts to HHS and NIH are disrupting this work 🧪 wapo.st/4j8Hwd1 by @carolynyjohnson.bsky.social
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“They have no soap, toilet paper, or paper towels anywhere in the building. Their water machine is broken. Many cannot get on LAN, and the Wi-Fi keeps going down.”
What running government "like a business" actually means -- just ask public school teachers 😒
What running government "like a business" actually means -- just ask public school teachers 😒
Dozens of federal employees tell WIRED that Trump's federal return to office order has resulted in chaos (including bad Wi-Fi and no toilet paper), with productivity plummeting and public services suffering.
'Wi-Fi Keeps Going Down': Donald Trump's Return to Office Mandate Is Going Terribly
Dozens of federal employees tell WIRED that Trump's federal return to office order has resulted in chaos (including bad Wi-Fi and no toilet paper), with productivity plummeting and public services suffering.
wrd.cm
April 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“They have no soap, toilet paper, or paper towels anywhere in the building. Their water machine is broken. Many cannot get on LAN, and the Wi-Fi keeps going down.”
What running government "like a business" actually means -- just ask public school teachers 😒
What running government "like a business" actually means -- just ask public school teachers 😒
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Reproductive rights are human rights!
We will always fight to keep abortion safe and legal in Pennsylvania.
We will always fight to keep abortion safe and legal in Pennsylvania.
April 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Reproductive rights are human rights!
We will always fight to keep abortion safe and legal in Pennsylvania.
We will always fight to keep abortion safe and legal in Pennsylvania.
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Harriet Tubman dedicated her life to freeing people from slavery and fighting for abolition.
The Trump administration cannot erase our history.
The Trump administration cannot erase our history.
National Park Service edits down Underground Railroad website, removes Harriet Tubman spot
Harriet Tubman was an abolistionist and freedom seeker who led many others to safety in the north. Her photo and quote was removed from a fed website.
www.usatoday.com
April 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Harriet Tubman dedicated her life to freeing people from slavery and fighting for abolition.
The Trump administration cannot erase our history.
The Trump administration cannot erase our history.
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Only 16% of demands to censor books originate from parents, but some 72% came via "pressure groups, elected officials, board members and administrators," according to a new report by the American Library Association. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...
Most books targeted for censorship involve LGBTQ, race topics, library group says in annual report - UPI.com
The memoir All Boys Aren't Blue was the most challenged book in U.S. libraries in 2024, according to a new report by the American Library Association.
www.upi.com
April 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Only 16% of demands to censor books originate from parents, but some 72% came via "pressure groups, elected officials, board members and administrators," according to a new report by the American Library Association. www.upi.com/Top_News/US/...