Samantha Thomas
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Samantha Thomas
@chocolatpenguin.bsky.social
Nurse by day, gamer by... well also day. And night. Who needs sleep?
The cards have spoken. 8647.
July 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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Elon Musk is a terrible president.
February 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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From Medicaid to SNAP to Head Start, there are dozens of federal programs that could see a freeze today. I did some research and outlined all of the programs that could be impacted: open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
Here Are All The Federal Programs That Could Be Impacted By Donald Trump's Freeze
Donald Trump's freeze on federal assistance will begin at 5 PM EST.
open.substack.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Today is the 80th International Holocaust Remembrance Day, or the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, remembering the murder of six million Jews, two-thirds of Europe's Jewish population, and millions of others by Nazis and collaborators. #HolocaustRemembranceDay
January 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Happy Caturday! Hopefully some cute kitty face can raise your spirit a little.
January 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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January 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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The orange man’s purge of the Inspectors General isn’t just illegal—it’s a direct attack on our democracy and puts the safety of every American at risk. This reckless move must be reversed, and my colleagues and I demand that he comply with the law, no excuses.
Donald Trump's brazen attempt to purge Inspectors General violates the law, attacks our democracy, and undermines the safety of the American people.

My fellow Ranking Members and I are demanding he reverse course and comply with the law.
Rebuking Late-night Purge of Inspectors General, House Democratic Ranking Members Demand President Trump Comply with the Law
Washington, D.C. (January 25, 2025)— Today, Rep. Gerald E.
oversightdemocrats.house.gov
January 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Since he's been in office (less than a week): egg prices up, gas prices up, Nazi salutes up
January 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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January 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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NPR Exclusive: The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
Bishop Mariann Budde tells NPR 'I won't apologize' for sermon addressing Trump
The Episcopal bishop of Washington spoke with NPR to discuss her sermon addressing President Trump and why she asked him to have mercy.
www.npr.org
January 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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January 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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The Trump administration warned federal employees of “adverse consequences” for not reporting colleagues resisting orders to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, giving a 10-day deadline to report via a special email account.
January 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Every year is an election year.

Here are the state races you should be watching in 2025.
Consequential State Elections to Watch In 2025
Off-year state races are often a bellwether for the next federal election cycle.
www.democracydocket.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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While he ends capping prices on life saving meds, and end WHO, European scientists move on:

Cell-gene therapy for diabetes! Cells made at Oslo universitetssykehus in the Advanced Cell Therapy Centre and Dept of Transplantion Medicine; 1st patient treated at Akademiska sjukhuset. H Scholz/ A Pasetto
January 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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January 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM