ST (Saint) Katz
@katzst.bsky.social
Happy #Queer in #PNW🌈
Retired from #BotanicalResearch & #Bookselling
Been fighting for my life and Love for over 5 decades. Wish I didn’t have to, but we persist!
My #dog Barnabus, rules!
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Retired from #BotanicalResearch & #Bookselling
Been fighting for my life and Love for over 5 decades. Wish I didn’t have to, but we persist!
My #dog Barnabus, rules!
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ST (Saint) Katz
@katzst.bsky.social
· Nov 15
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"I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. President Donald Trump is using the law for partisan purposes, targeting his adversaries while sparing his friends and donors from investigation, prosecution, and possible punishment."
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
“What Nixon did episodically and covertly, knowing it was illegal or improper, Trump now does routinely and overtly”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
“What Nixon did episodically and covertly, knowing it was illegal or improper, Trump now does routinely and overtly”
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
"I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. President Donald Trump is using the law for partisan purposes, targeting his adversaries while sparing his friends and donors from investigation, prosecution, and possible punishment."
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No health care, no deal.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
No health care, no deal.
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Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
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Meanwhile, CEOs make 280 times the typical worker today.
The system is rigged.
The system is rigged.
November 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Meanwhile, CEOs make 280 times the typical worker today.
The system is rigged.
The system is rigged.
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No argument here — Trump IS a moron.
November 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
No argument here — Trump IS a moron.
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The SCOTUS administrative stay is a terrible thing for 42 million Americans who are uncertain if they'll have food in November.
But make sure to blame the *real* villain: Convicted Felon Donald Trump. It was his decision to appeal in the first place.
Trump could just fully fund the SNAP benefits.
But make sure to blame the *real* villain: Convicted Felon Donald Trump. It was his decision to appeal in the first place.
Trump could just fully fund the SNAP benefits.
November 8, 2025 at 4:03 AM
The SCOTUS administrative stay is a terrible thing for 42 million Americans who are uncertain if they'll have food in November.
But make sure to blame the *real* villain: Convicted Felon Donald Trump. It was his decision to appeal in the first place.
Trump could just fully fund the SNAP benefits.
But make sure to blame the *real* villain: Convicted Felon Donald Trump. It was his decision to appeal in the first place.
Trump could just fully fund the SNAP benefits.
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Read about WHY Ketanji Brown Jackson stayed the SNAP order. Her move is probably the best solution for getting SNAP benefits approved quickly. open.substack.com/pub/stevevla...
190. SNAP WTF?
A very quick explainer on what (and why) Justice Jackson issued an "administrative stay" in the SNAP case late on Friday night, and on what's likely to happen next
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Read about WHY Ketanji Brown Jackson stayed the SNAP order. Her move is probably the best solution for getting SNAP benefits approved quickly. open.substack.com/pub/stevevla...
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They want you to leave your phones at home so you can’t take video of them. If you leave your phone at home, take a go-pro with you. Cameras out, America!
“ICE is quietly building up its ability to spy on Americans' phones
The agency activated a $2 million contract with Paragon, a service that offers the ability to remotely hack into someone's phone.
[Also] ICE entered into an $11 million contract for Cellebrite devices…to break into a locked phone”
The agency activated a $2 million contract with Paragon, a service that offers the ability to remotely hack into someone's phone.
[Also] ICE entered into an $11 million contract for Cellebrite devices…to break into a locked phone”
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 AM
They want you to leave your phones at home so you can’t take video of them. If you leave your phone at home, take a go-pro with you. Cameras out, America!
#SupremeCourt allows trump to enforce #passport restrictions targeting #transgender people.
..."effectively means that transgender people, even those who have fully transitioned & have medical records to prove it, will not be able to have gender markers that correspond w/ their identities." WTF!!
..."effectively means that transgender people, even those who have fully transitioned & have medical records to prove it, will not be able to have gender markers that correspond w/ their identities." WTF!!
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#SupremeCourt allows trump to enforce #passport restrictions targeting #transgender people.
..."effectively means that transgender people, even those who have fully transitioned & have medical records to prove it, will not be able to have gender markers that correspond w/ their identities." WTF!!
..."effectively means that transgender people, even those who have fully transitioned & have medical records to prove it, will not be able to have gender markers that correspond w/ their identities." WTF!!
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Donald Trump’s policies are failing the American people.
Reckless tariffs that increase costs. Cutting SNAP benefits. Raising health care prices.
We can and must do better for the millions of people who need a hand to get by.
Reckless tariffs that increase costs. Cutting SNAP benefits. Raising health care prices.
We can and must do better for the millions of people who need a hand to get by.
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Donald Trump’s policies are failing the American people.
Reckless tariffs that increase costs. Cutting SNAP benefits. Raising health care prices.
We can and must do better for the millions of people who need a hand to get by.
Reckless tariffs that increase costs. Cutting SNAP benefits. Raising health care prices.
We can and must do better for the millions of people who need a hand to get by.
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Based on the complete rejection of Trump and the GOP tonight, from Virginia to Georgia to California, I predict the following:
1. Even more House Republicans will announce they are retiring or running for another office.
2. Democrats will flip the House.
1. Even more House Republicans will announce they are retiring or running for another office.
2. Democrats will flip the House.
OH MY GOD, DDHQ CALLS IT AND DEMS FLIP BOTH STATEWIDE ELECTIONS IN GEORGIA
November 5, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Based on the complete rejection of Trump and the GOP tonight, from Virginia to Georgia to California, I predict the following:
1. Even more House Republicans will announce they are retiring or running for another office.
2. Democrats will flip the House.
1. Even more House Republicans will announce they are retiring or running for another office.
2. Democrats will flip the House.
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Zorhan Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Zorhan Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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NEW: Senator Durbin and I are demanding that Kristi Noem put a stop to DHS arresting people for filming agents attacking their neighbors.
How dare DHS call foul play while it uses taxpayer dollars to record propaganda videos?
It is legal to record. It's called accountability.
How dare DHS call foul play while it uses taxpayer dollars to record propaganda videos?
It is legal to record. It's called accountability.
November 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
NEW: Senator Durbin and I are demanding that Kristi Noem put a stop to DHS arresting people for filming agents attacking their neighbors.
How dare DHS call foul play while it uses taxpayer dollars to record propaganda videos?
It is legal to record. It's called accountability.
How dare DHS call foul play while it uses taxpayer dollars to record propaganda videos?
It is legal to record. It's called accountability.
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It’s Day 34 of the Shutdown, and Trump is CHOOSING to withhold food from 42 million Americans.
Meanwhile, he’s building a gilded ballroom and threw a lavish Great Gatsby party at his private club for himself and his billionaire friends. This is a “let them eat cake” moment if there ever was one.
Meanwhile, he’s building a gilded ballroom and threw a lavish Great Gatsby party at his private club for himself and his billionaire friends. This is a “let them eat cake” moment if there ever was one.
November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It’s Day 34 of the Shutdown, and Trump is CHOOSING to withhold food from 42 million Americans.
Meanwhile, he’s building a gilded ballroom and threw a lavish Great Gatsby party at his private club for himself and his billionaire friends. This is a “let them eat cake” moment if there ever was one.
Meanwhile, he’s building a gilded ballroom and threw a lavish Great Gatsby party at his private club for himself and his billionaire friends. This is a “let them eat cake” moment if there ever was one.
#SNAP
Why does it take a fuking judges ruling to #feed the #American people? Where is the shared #humanity for human beings?!?
www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
Why does it take a fuking judges ruling to #feed the #American people? Where is the shared #humanity for human beings?!?
www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings
President Donald Trump’s administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program after a pair of judges’ rulings required the payments to continue.
www.seattletimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#SNAP
Why does it take a fuking judges ruling to #feed the #American people? Where is the shared #humanity for human beings?!?
www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
Why does it take a fuking judges ruling to #feed the #American people? Where is the shared #humanity for human beings?!?
www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
Anyone else shopping for #health #insurance?!?
The deductibles are fuken ridiculous!
Tax credit? Dunno!
#HealthExchange is a wild ride.
The deductibles are fuken ridiculous!
Tax credit? Dunno!
#HealthExchange is a wild ride.
November 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Anyone else shopping for #health #insurance?!?
The deductibles are fuken ridiculous!
Tax credit? Dunno!
#HealthExchange is a wild ride.
The deductibles are fuken ridiculous!
Tax credit? Dunno!
#HealthExchange is a wild ride.
Educational information
Who receives #SNAP?
40% are #children
1.2 million #veterans
22,000 active duty #military families
1.5 million college #students
8 million #seniors
1.5 -#legal immigrants like long term green card holders.
#Refugees and #asylum seekers CANNOT access SNAP.
1)
Who receives #SNAP?
40% are #children
1.2 million #veterans
22,000 active duty #military families
1.5 million college #students
8 million #seniors
1.5 -#legal immigrants like long term green card holders.
#Refugees and #asylum seekers CANNOT access SNAP.
1)
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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Obama photographer reacts to Trump White House demo
Former White House photographer Pete Souza—who documented the Reagan and Obama years, including in the East Wing—joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social to react to Trump’s demolition.
Former White House photographer Pete Souza—who documented the Reagan and Obama years, including in the East Wing—joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social to react to Trump’s demolition.
‘Gut-punch’: Obama photographer reacts to Trump White House demo
YouTube video by MSNBC
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Obama photographer reacts to Trump White House demo
Former White House photographer Pete Souza—who documented the Reagan and Obama years, including in the East Wing—joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social to react to Trump’s demolition.
Former White House photographer Pete Souza—who documented the Reagan and Obama years, including in the East Wing—joins @chrislhayes.bsky.social to react to Trump’s demolition.
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"I'm very concerned about the seniors and the impact that this will have on them."
Director of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels shares her worries about an increase of food insecurity if SNAP benefits end.
Director of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels shares her worries about an increase of food insecurity if SNAP benefits end.
October 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"I'm very concerned about the seniors and the impact that this will have on them."
Director of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels shares her worries about an increase of food insecurity if SNAP benefits end.
Director of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels shares her worries about an increase of food insecurity if SNAP benefits end.
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I care. I think you do, too. The swamp is now a damn tar pit.
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I care. I think you do, too. The swamp is now a damn tar pit.
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He wants us to riot. Hunger can cause people to do that…
Every $1 invested in SNAP generates $1.80 in economic activity.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
It’s not about the money, Trump just wants Americans to go hungry.
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
He wants us to riot. Hunger can cause people to do that…
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As Republicans plan to block SNAP funding starting Nov 1, I’m hearing a lot of folks on the right shouting “get a job”, but let’s remember:
👶39% of SNAP recipients are children
👵20% are elderly
🐄An hour of minimum wage pay barely covers a pound of beef
Hope that clears things up!
👶39% of SNAP recipients are children
👵20% are elderly
🐄An hour of minimum wage pay barely covers a pound of beef
Hope that clears things up!
October 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
As Republicans plan to block SNAP funding starting Nov 1, I’m hearing a lot of folks on the right shouting “get a job”, but let’s remember:
👶39% of SNAP recipients are children
👵20% are elderly
🐄An hour of minimum wage pay barely covers a pound of beef
Hope that clears things up!
👶39% of SNAP recipients are children
👵20% are elderly
🐄An hour of minimum wage pay barely covers a pound of beef
Hope that clears things up!
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House Republicans haven't shown up to work for 40 days.
Donald Trump isn't even in the country.
They shut down the government, spiraling us toward a health care crisis that will hike your monthly premiums and jeopardize coverage for millions—
And then just left.
Donald Trump isn't even in the country.
They shut down the government, spiraling us toward a health care crisis that will hike your monthly premiums and jeopardize coverage for millions—
And then just left.
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
House Republicans haven't shown up to work for 40 days.
Donald Trump isn't even in the country.
They shut down the government, spiraling us toward a health care crisis that will hike your monthly premiums and jeopardize coverage for millions—
And then just left.
Donald Trump isn't even in the country.
They shut down the government, spiraling us toward a health care crisis that will hike your monthly premiums and jeopardize coverage for millions—
And then just left.
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Today is Day 29 of the Republican shutdown. Your regular reminders:
1. Republicans control the White House, Senate and House.
2. GOP making deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA.
3. Democrats are fighting to lower costs, cancel the cuts and save healthcare for Americans.
1. Republicans control the White House, Senate and House.
2. GOP making deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA.
3. Democrats are fighting to lower costs, cancel the cuts and save healthcare for Americans.
Pleased to have joined @housedemocrats.bsky.social to share our gratitude for the dedication and hard work of the U.S. Capitol Police.
Their work to keep the Capitol office buildings, staff, and visitors safe is deeply appreciated, and that is especially true during this shutdown.
Their work to keep the Capitol office buildings, staff, and visitors safe is deeply appreciated, and that is especially true during this shutdown.
October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Today is Day 29 of the Republican shutdown. Your regular reminders:
1. Republicans control the White House, Senate and House.
2. GOP making deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA.
3. Democrats are fighting to lower costs, cancel the cuts and save healthcare for Americans.
1. Republicans control the White House, Senate and House.
2. GOP making deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA.
3. Democrats are fighting to lower costs, cancel the cuts and save healthcare for Americans.