Meredith martin merritt
@mermarmer.bsky.social
Opinionated, liberal, and past child-bearing age with $ and time to make a ruckus.
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Just watched a US congresswoman holding a small sign that said “this is not normal” have a congressional colleague grab the paper from her hands.
#SOTU
#SOTU
March 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Just watched a US congresswoman holding a small sign that said “this is not normal” have a congressional colleague grab the paper from her hands.
#SOTU
#SOTU
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Federal workers choose public service to serve our people, but the Trump administration wants to traumatize them.
We need cancer researchers, forest service firefighters, nuclear safety experts, VA nurses and food safety inspectors.
We don’t need Elon Musk, whatever his job is.
We need cancer researchers, forest service firefighters, nuclear safety experts, VA nurses and food safety inspectors.
We don’t need Elon Musk, whatever his job is.
February 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Federal workers choose public service to serve our people, but the Trump administration wants to traumatize them.
We need cancer researchers, forest service firefighters, nuclear safety experts, VA nurses and food safety inspectors.
We don’t need Elon Musk, whatever his job is.
We need cancer researchers, forest service firefighters, nuclear safety experts, VA nurses and food safety inspectors.
We don’t need Elon Musk, whatever his job is.
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Republicans are voting today to cut healthcare for 72 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Dems, don't give them even one vote.
February 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Republicans are voting today to cut healthcare for 72 million people to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. Dems, don't give them even one vote.
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MaryBeth Hastings has devoted her career to human rights, one of the many people in #MD08 who have seen their lives, livelihood and work upended by the attacks on USAID. Thanks MaryBeth for reminding us: foreign aid is critical for democratic solidarity.
Local Hero Video Series: Week 248 Feat. MaryBeth Hastings
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
youtu.be
February 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
MaryBeth Hastings has devoted her career to human rights, one of the many people in #MD08 who have seen their lives, livelihood and work upended by the attacks on USAID. Thanks MaryBeth for reminding us: foreign aid is critical for democratic solidarity.
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President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to shrink the federal government have cut off all funding to pro-democracy and human rights groups abroad, giving China an opportunity to muscle in.
China sees an opportunity as the U.S. cuts aid to groups around the world
President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to shrink the federal government have cut off all funding to pro-democracy and human rights groups abroad, giving China an opportunity to muscle in.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to shrink the federal government have cut off all funding to pro-democracy and human rights groups abroad, giving China an opportunity to muscle in.
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Important 🧵: Stanford political scientist uses data to show DOGE is attacking “liberal” agencies, not focusing on waste & inefficiency: “The hardest hit agencies are those that regulate industry, protect public health, and expand access to education.”
The DOGE firings have nothing to do with “efficiency” or “cutting waste.” They’re a direct push to weaken federal agencies perceived as liberal. This was evident from the start, and now the data confirms it: targeted agencies overwhelmingly those seen as more left-leaning. 🧵⬇️
February 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Important 🧵: Stanford political scientist uses data to show DOGE is attacking “liberal” agencies, not focusing on waste & inefficiency: “The hardest hit agencies are those that regulate industry, protect public health, and expand access to education.”
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We've gathered in solidarity wherever federal workers, federal programs and our Constitution are under attack.
The majority will defend representative democracy against the cyberbarons.
The majority will defend representative democracy against the cyberbarons.
February 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We've gathered in solidarity wherever federal workers, federal programs and our Constitution are under attack.
The majority will defend representative democracy against the cyberbarons.
The majority will defend representative democracy against the cyberbarons.
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Kamala was right. And it only took him less than 30 days to roll over for Putin.
February 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Kamala was right. And it only took him less than 30 days to roll over for Putin.
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Donald Trump has reportedly spent an estimated $10.7 million worth of taxpayer money to play golf since his inauguration.
This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment.
Hello?
This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment.
Hello?
February 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Donald Trump has reportedly spent an estimated $10.7 million worth of taxpayer money to play golf since his inauguration.
This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment.
Hello?
This is happening as Head Start programs have struggled to access previously approved federal funding due to the Trump admin's illegal impoundment.
Hello?
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DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
February 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
DOGE recommended firing workers at:
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
-FDA, which oversees Neuralink
-FAA, which oversees SpaceX
-USAID, which probed Starlink
-CFPB, which oversees Tesla's financing arm and a potential payment platform on X.
"Conflict of interest" is a severe understatement.
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Bird Flu is spreading across the nation and putting the country in danger.
The Trump administration response is to fire USDA microbiologists fighting the disease.
We are using every tool available to us to stop them.
The Trump administration response is to fire USDA microbiologists fighting the disease.
We are using every tool available to us to stop them.
February 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Bird Flu is spreading across the nation and putting the country in danger.
The Trump administration response is to fire USDA microbiologists fighting the disease.
We are using every tool available to us to stop them.
The Trump administration response is to fire USDA microbiologists fighting the disease.
We are using every tool available to us to stop them.
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USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
USDA says it accidentally fired officials working on bird flu and is trying to rehire them
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
In a statement, an Agriculture Department spokesperson told NBC News that officials are "working to swiftly rectify the situation."
www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...
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I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.
February 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.
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Remember: The fundamental issue isn’t the size of the government or how to make government more “efficient.”
It’s who our government is for.
Should it work mainly for big corporations and billionaires, including the richest person in the world — or for the rest of us?
It’s who our government is for.
Should it work mainly for big corporations and billionaires, including the richest person in the world — or for the rest of us?
February 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Remember: The fundamental issue isn’t the size of the government or how to make government more “efficient.”
It’s who our government is for.
Should it work mainly for big corporations and billionaires, including the richest person in the world — or for the rest of us?
It’s who our government is for.
Should it work mainly for big corporations and billionaires, including the richest person in the world — or for the rest of us?
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We all know voters wanted more pregnancy harassment in the work place.
❕The EEOC has removed language from their website that states that sexual harassment includes harassment regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.
This suggests that harassment for any of those reason are no longer considered sex discrimination within the workplace
This suggests that harassment for any of those reason are no longer considered sex discrimination within the workplace
February 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
We all know voters wanted more pregnancy harassment in the work place.
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House Democrats have just introduced the Taxpayer Data Protection Act.
What will H.R. 1101 do?
Stop the extremists from stealing your name, address, birthdate, Social Security number and bank account information from the Treasury Department.
What will H.R. 1101 do?
Stop the extremists from stealing your name, address, birthdate, Social Security number and bank account information from the Treasury Department.
February 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM
House Democrats have just introduced the Taxpayer Data Protection Act.
What will H.R. 1101 do?
Stop the extremists from stealing your name, address, birthdate, Social Security number and bank account information from the Treasury Department.
What will H.R. 1101 do?
Stop the extremists from stealing your name, address, birthdate, Social Security number and bank account information from the Treasury Department.
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There is just not enough coffee…
February 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
There is just not enough coffee…
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The fact that we can always make gov’t more efficient doesn’t mean that Elon Musk, someone with conflicts of interest everywhere you look, should be running the show. Trump could have started with the inspectors general, whose job that is, but instead of empowering them, he fired them.
February 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The fact that we can always make gov’t more efficient doesn’t mean that Elon Musk, someone with conflicts of interest everywhere you look, should be running the show. Trump could have started with the inspectors general, whose job that is, but instead of empowering them, he fired them.
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Folks, this is a five alarm fire.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
Stop Elon Musk’s Coup
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Folks, this is a five alarm fire.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
Congress must stop Trump and Elon's coup.
Call your rep now (202) 224-3121
This isn't just a battle for checks and balances.
It's a battle between democracy and dictatorship.
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The richest man in the world, a billionaire government contractor oligarch who Steve Bannon calls a "truly evil person," wants to control your parents’ Social Security checks, your grandfather’s VA benefits and the flow of cash to federal contractors.
Raskin: ‘I’m with Steve Bannon and Laura Loomer’ and others saying ‘Watch Elon Musk’
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Monday that the Trump administration needs to keep a close eye on billionaire Elon Musk, a key ally of President Trump — echoing a warning several outspoken far-right…
thehill.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The richest man in the world, a billionaire government contractor oligarch who Steve Bannon calls a "truly evil person," wants to control your parents’ Social Security checks, your grandfather’s VA benefits and the flow of cash to federal contractors.
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New York lawmakers are considering a change to the state's special elections law that would keep Rep. Elise Stefanik's House seat open for months, a move backed by Hakeem Jeffries as a way to deny Republicans’ already bare-bones House majority of a crucial vote. Read more: nyti.ms/413uNSr
February 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New York lawmakers are considering a change to the state's special elections law that would keep Rep. Elise Stefanik's House seat open for months, a move backed by Hakeem Jeffries as a way to deny Republicans’ already bare-bones House majority of a crucial vote. Read more: nyti.ms/413uNSr
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A Federal District Court judge in Maryland issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday blocking President Trump’s attempt to eliminate automatic U.S. citizenship for children born to undocumented or temporary immigrants on U.S. soil.
Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The nationwide injunction, from a Maryland case, is more permanent than last month's restraining order from a judge in Seattle.
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A Federal District Court judge in Maryland issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday blocking President Trump’s attempt to eliminate automatic U.S. citizenship for children born to undocumented or temporary immigrants on U.S. soil.
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My cartoon for Wednesday's Metro
February 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
My cartoon for Wednesday's Metro