Amanda Cramer
@amandacramer.bsky.social
Chronologically:
daughter, sister, friend, student, teacher, winemaker, wife, mother.
daughter, sister, friend, student, teacher, winemaker, wife, mother.
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The Interior Department has told its staff to bring their government laptops and phones home so they can monitor updates about potential mass firings.
October 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Interior Department has told its staff to bring their government laptops and phones home so they can monitor updates about potential mass firings.
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We’ve been warning about the propaganda. For more proof of how aggressively the Trump administration is pushing its propaganda machine, just look at the government websites.
October 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
We’ve been warning about the propaganda. For more proof of how aggressively the Trump administration is pushing its propaganda machine, just look at the government websites.
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“The surprise job loss in September is the latest sign that the labor market is weakening. Job growth has slowed to a trickle this year…”
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
U.S. Lost 32,000 Jobs in September, Says Payroll Processor
The ADP report showed a labor force that continues to deteriorate.
www.wsj.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:12 AM
“The surprise job loss in September is the latest sign that the labor market is weakening. Job growth has slowed to a trickle this year…”
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
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Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
June 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Not taking anything away from Senator Padilla because he was treated atrociously
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
But I JUST want to remind everyone that the Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, a Black woman, was just indicted for just asking questions at an ICE detention center in her state
Keep that same energy of support for her
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ICYMI: Federal judge GRANTS California Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov’s Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, telling Trump he ILLEGALLY deployed the California National Guard to LA.
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June 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
ICYMI: Federal judge GRANTS California Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov’s Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, telling Trump he ILLEGALLY deployed the California National Guard to LA.
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We are in the middle of a different constitutional crisis than the one we all expected. More on that in my newsletter tomorrow. Subscribe now to receive it and to access all Democracy Docket premium content. newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-meblu...
June 13, 2025 at 2:19 AM
We are in the middle of a different constitutional crisis than the one we all expected. More on that in my newsletter tomorrow. Subscribe now to receive it and to access all Democracy Docket premium content. newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-meblu...
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Billy Long's sole qualification to run the IRS is that, in 2023–24, he ran a large-scale tax fraud operation.
I am not making this up.
I am not making this up.
Boy, I feel for my former IRS colleagues who have to work for this buffoon.
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish
Former congressman Billy Long of Missouri has been confirmed to lead the Internal Revenue Service, an agency he once sought to abolish.
apnews.com
June 13, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Billy Long's sole qualification to run the IRS is that, in 2023–24, he ran a large-scale tax fraud operation.
I am not making this up.
I am not making this up.
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A judge blocked Trump from deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles! The ruling orders the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor. It takes effect on Friday!
June 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
A judge blocked Trump from deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles! The ruling orders the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor. It takes effect on Friday!
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Israel aggressively bombing Iran—unlike two incidents of strikes in 2024, which followed Iranian missiles launches against Israel—is in part another consequence of a weak, chaotic US president.
Worth noting that this didn't happen under Biden, Obama, or Bush, despite Israel talking about it a lot.
Worth noting that this didn't happen under Biden, Obama, or Bush, despite Israel talking about it a lot.
June 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Israel aggressively bombing Iran—unlike two incidents of strikes in 2024, which followed Iranian missiles launches against Israel—is in part another consequence of a weak, chaotic US president.
Worth noting that this didn't happen under Biden, Obama, or Bush, despite Israel talking about it a lot.
Worth noting that this didn't happen under Biden, Obama, or Bush, despite Israel talking about it a lot.
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Mark this for the history books: “We’re talking about the president exercising his authority, and the president is of course limited to his authority. That’s the difference between a constitutional government and King George,” said Judge Charles Breyer.
June 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Mark this for the history books: “We’re talking about the president exercising his authority, and the president is of course limited to his authority. That’s the difference between a constitutional government and King George,” said Judge Charles Breyer.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, has been returned to the US, but now faces charges related to transporting undocumented migrants. Devlin Barrett @alanfeuer.bsky.social @glennthrush.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/u...
Abrego Garcia Is Returned to U.S. From El Salvador
www.nytimes.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, has been returned to the US, but now faces charges related to transporting undocumented migrants. Devlin Barrett @alanfeuer.bsky.social @glennthrush.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/u...
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Buildup to a Meltdown: Trump’s decision to pull the nomination of a close Musk associate to lead NASA helped doom an extraordinary partnership. @tylerpager.bsky.social Maggie Haberman Jonathan Swan @teddyschleifer.bsky.social Ryan Mac www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/u...
Buildup to a Meltdown: How the Trump-Musk Alliance Collapsed
www.nytimes.com
June 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Buildup to a Meltdown: Trump’s decision to pull the nomination of a close Musk associate to lead NASA helped doom an extraordinary partnership. @tylerpager.bsky.social Maggie Haberman Jonathan Swan @teddyschleifer.bsky.social Ryan Mac www.nytimes.com/2025/06/06/u...
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Veteran FBI agent resigns after being told to expect to be demoted. His offense? Being friends with a Trump critic. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/u...
As Ousters Continue, F.B.I. Singles Out Employee Over Friendship With Trump Critic
www.nytimes.com
June 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Veteran FBI agent resigns after being told to expect to be demoted. His offense? Being friends with a Trump critic. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/u...
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RIP Marthe Cohn, 105, a French intelligence spy who crossed enemy lines during World War II and helped hasten the end of the war -- then didn't talk about it for a half century. @jmooallem.bsky.social www.wsj.com/arts-culture...
Marthe Cohn, a French Jewish Spy in Nazi Germany, Dies at 105
For decades, she said little about her intelligence work during the war.
www.wsj.com
June 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
RIP Marthe Cohn, 105, a French intelligence spy who crossed enemy lines during World War II and helped hasten the end of the war -- then didn't talk about it for a half century. @jmooallem.bsky.social www.wsj.com/arts-culture...
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In April 2025, nearly 29% of price data was imputed. That’s almost one-third of our inflation data based on estimates, not actual numbers.
June 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
In April 2025, nearly 29% of price data was imputed. That’s almost one-third of our inflation data based on estimates, not actual numbers.
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Due to staffing shortages caused by the Trump administration, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has significantly increased its reliance on “imputations”, statistical guesswork used to fill in gaps where real data is missing. In some major cities, they’ve stopped collecting data altogether.
June 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Due to staffing shortages caused by the Trump administration, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has significantly increased its reliance on “imputations”, statistical guesswork used to fill in gaps where real data is missing. In some major cities, they’ve stopped collecting data altogether.
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) isn’t just a measure of inflation, it directly impacts Social Security checks, mortgage, federal aid, business contracts, and worker pay. It’s foundational to understanding how the economy is working for everyday Americans. But now? It’s becoming far less accurate.
June 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) isn’t just a measure of inflation, it directly impacts Social Security checks, mortgage, federal aid, business contracts, and worker pay. It’s foundational to understanding how the economy is working for everyday Americans. But now? It’s becoming far less accurate.
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Rightfully, the cuts to Medicaid (over 10M people will lose their health care) and the tax cuts for the rich have been the story of the disastrous Republican budget bill.
But I read the whole thing. And there are some hidden rats in there you need to know about.
1/ A quick🧵
But I read the whole thing. And there are some hidden rats in there you need to know about.
1/ A quick🧵
May 21, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Rightfully, the cuts to Medicaid (over 10M people will lose their health care) and the tax cuts for the rich have been the story of the disastrous Republican budget bill.
But I read the whole thing. And there are some hidden rats in there you need to know about.
1/ A quick🧵
But I read the whole thing. And there are some hidden rats in there you need to know about.
1/ A quick🧵
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The original sin was failing to send Donald Trump to prison for the rest of his life for mounting a violent coup to overthrow the election of 2020.
May 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The original sin was failing to send Donald Trump to prison for the rest of his life for mounting a violent coup to overthrow the election of 2020.
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Before you make fun of JD Vance for maybe killing the Pope, remember the proverb from Galifreyans 4:20.
“Let he who hath not killed a pope cast the first stone.”
So if you have never killed any popes, carry on.
“Let he who hath not killed a pope cast the first stone.”
So if you have never killed any popes, carry on.
April 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Before you make fun of JD Vance for maybe killing the Pope, remember the proverb from Galifreyans 4:20.
“Let he who hath not killed a pope cast the first stone.”
So if you have never killed any popes, carry on.
“Let he who hath not killed a pope cast the first stone.”
So if you have never killed any popes, carry on.
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I don't know if JD Vance killed the Pope, but I think we should deport him to El Salvador just in case.
April 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I don't know if JD Vance killed the Pope, but I think we should deport him to El Salvador just in case.
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Just wrapped up a productive day here in El Salvador advocating for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and so many others who are illegally imprisoned.
We aren’t letting Trump off the hook–we will keep putting the pressure until he respects due process and the Supreme Court.
We aren’t letting Trump off the hook–we will keep putting the pressure until he respects due process and the Supreme Court.
April 21, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Just wrapped up a productive day here in El Salvador advocating for Kilmar Abrego Garcia and so many others who are illegally imprisoned.
We aren’t letting Trump off the hook–we will keep putting the pressure until he respects due process and the Supreme Court.
We aren’t letting Trump off the hook–we will keep putting the pressure until he respects due process and the Supreme Court.