Petra Marino
@petramarino.bsky.social
There’s always money in the banana stand
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Pritzker: "When did we become a country where it's ok for the US president to insist on national television that a state should call him to beg for anything? Especially something we don't want. Have we truly lost all sense of sanity in this nation that we treat this as normal?"
September 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Pritzker: "When did we become a country where it's ok for the US president to insist on national television that a state should call him to beg for anything? Especially something we don't want. Have we truly lost all sense of sanity in this nation that we treat this as normal?"
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The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is a direct threat to public health.
"Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to remove all the members of an advisory panel that determines what cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover."
"Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to remove all the members of an advisory panel that determines what cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover."
Exclusive | RFK Jr. to Oust Advisory Panel on Cancer Screenings, HIV Prevention Drugs
The task force determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients.
www.wsj.com
July 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services is a direct threat to public health.
"Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to remove all the members of an advisory panel that determines what cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover."
"Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to remove all the members of an advisory panel that determines what cancer screenings and other preventive health measures insurers must cover."
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[hegseth] Just CONFIRMED w/CENTCOM we are a GO for mission launch.
[friend who once got a text from hegseth where he accidentally called the grinch the grink] was the grink there?
[friend who once got a text from hegseth where he accidentally called the grinch the grink] was the grink there?
March 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
[hegseth] Just CONFIRMED w/CENTCOM we are a GO for mission launch.
[friend who once got a text from hegseth where he accidentally called the grinch the grink] was the grink there?
[friend who once got a text from hegseth where he accidentally called the grinch the grink] was the grink there?
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If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks
The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the progr...
www.wunc.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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If your employer self insured, share this with your management.
Your CEO doesn't realize they are getting ripped off on their pharmacy benefits.
Here is how
www.nasdaq.com/articles/elo...
Your CEO doesn't realize they are getting ripped off on their pharmacy benefits.
Here is how
www.nasdaq.com/articles/elo...
www.nasdaq.com
February 27, 2025 at 7:03 PM
If your employer self insured, share this with your management.
Your CEO doesn't realize they are getting ripped off on their pharmacy benefits.
Here is how
www.nasdaq.com/articles/elo...
Your CEO doesn't realize they are getting ripped off on their pharmacy benefits.
Here is how
www.nasdaq.com/articles/elo...
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DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
February 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
DOGE savings (WSJ): $2.6b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
TSLA subsidies (10 years): $15b
Annual increase in deficit: $900b
Cuts to Medicare: $880b
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Exclusive: Over the years, Elon Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, a Post analysis has found, helping seed the growth that has made him the world’s richest person.
Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding
Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk’s wealth.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Exclusive: Over the years, Elon Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax credits, often at critical moments, a Post analysis has found, helping seed the growth that has made him the world’s richest person.
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I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?
February 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I don't think the Dems can stop the firings. But why aren't they proposing legislation that assures those that took the buyout get paid , and that all that are fired, get at least a year severance and health benefits? And any one with a health condition is covered the entire time they are sick?
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I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day :)
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
February 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I appreciate everyone’s messages of support, I’m trying to get through all my mentions but as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a busy day :)
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
Remember - peaceful civil disobedience, and no kings, no tyrants. Not ever.
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The Trump administration has warned more than 1,100 EPA employees who work on climate change, reducing air pollution, enforcing environmental laws and other programs that they could be fired at any time.
Over 1,000 EPA Workers on Climate Change and More Could Be Fired ‘Immediately’
A spokeswoman for Lee Zeldin, the new head of the agency, said the goal was to create an “effective and efficient” federal work force.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The Trump administration has warned more than 1,100 EPA employees who work on climate change, reducing air pollution, enforcing environmental laws and other programs that they could be fired at any time.
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I missed this entirely:
The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.
Musk demanded he resign.
He did.
On January 20th.
www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...
The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.
Musk demanded he resign.
He did.
On January 20th.
www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...
FAA Chief Quit on Jan. 20 After Elon Musk Told Him to Resign
Michael Whitaker had only been in the role for a year but the SpaceX chief accused him of “harassment.”
www.thedailybeast.com
January 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I missed this entirely:
The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.
Musk demanded he resign.
He did.
On January 20th.
www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...
The FAA Administrator criticized Space X’s safety record and threatened fines.
Musk demanded he resign.
He did.
On January 20th.
www.thedailybeast.com/faa-chief-mi...
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headlines from a week ago as an incident near DCA appears to be the deadliest aviation disaster in the US since 9/11 www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
January 30, 2025 at 2:58 AM
headlines from a week ago as an incident near DCA appears to be the deadliest aviation disaster in the US since 9/11 www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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This is absolutely insane. SNAP? FAFSA? Millions are about to suffer. This could very well crash the economy. Halt of all financil aid in the United States. www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
www.politico.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This is absolutely insane. SNAP? FAFSA? Millions are about to suffer. This could very well crash the economy. Halt of all financil aid in the United States. www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...
Must Watch! History lovers, this one's for you! Thea Rosenbaum, author of No Place for a Lady, shares her firsthand experiences as a trailblazing female war correspondent in the new Apple TV documentary Vietnam: The War That Changed America available Jan 31.
January 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Must Watch! History lovers, this one's for you! Thea Rosenbaum, author of No Place for a Lady, shares her firsthand experiences as a trailblazing female war correspondent in the new Apple TV documentary Vietnam: The War That Changed America available Jan 31.
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This is a photo of Trump and his supporters in Waco with their hands over their hearts while a pro-January 6 insurrection anthem plays.
The screen is playing footage of MAGA insurrectionists attacking the Capitol.
This is not normal. No matter who is in the White House.
The screen is playing footage of MAGA insurrectionists attacking the Capitol.
This is not normal. No matter who is in the White House.
January 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
This is a photo of Trump and his supporters in Waco with their hands over their hearts while a pro-January 6 insurrection anthem plays.
The screen is playing footage of MAGA insurrectionists attacking the Capitol.
This is not normal. No matter who is in the White House.
The screen is playing footage of MAGA insurrectionists attacking the Capitol.
This is not normal. No matter who is in the White House.
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“You promised to end birthright citizenship on day one,” Kristen Welker asked. “Is that still your plan?”
“Yes,” Trump responded, “absolutely.”
“Yes,” Trump responded, “absolutely.”
Trump promises to end birthright citizenship, suggests deporting "kids who are here legally"
"Well, we're going to have to get it changed or maybe have to go back to the people."
www.motherjones.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:43 PM
“You promised to end birthright citizenship on day one,” Kristen Welker asked. “Is that still your plan?”
“Yes,” Trump responded, “absolutely.”
“Yes,” Trump responded, “absolutely.”
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My husband is on a certain medication prescribed 10 mgs twice per day. Just found out that medicare will only pay for 1 dose per day. CVS charges $240 cash per month for the second dose and @costplusdrugs.com charges $6 for a 30 day supply or $8 and change for a 90 day supply. 1/2
December 1, 2024 at 5:15 AM
My husband is on a certain medication prescribed 10 mgs twice per day. Just found out that medicare will only pay for 1 dose per day. CVS charges $240 cash per month for the second dose and @costplusdrugs.com charges $6 for a 30 day supply or $8 and change for a 90 day supply. 1/2
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Today in healthcare insanity: Blue Cross Blue Shield is trying to deny the claim for my emergency appendectomy. They claim there were no notes, scans etc and of course there were. They also get the hospital wrong. I was treated at Mt Sinai Brooklyn, not Mt Sinai Beth Israel.
November 29, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Today in healthcare insanity: Blue Cross Blue Shield is trying to deny the claim for my emergency appendectomy. They claim there were no notes, scans etc and of course there were. They also get the hospital wrong. I was treated at Mt Sinai Brooklyn, not Mt Sinai Beth Israel.
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Elon absolutely punching air rn that he didn’t come up with starter packs
November 15, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Elon absolutely punching air rn that he didn’t come up with starter packs
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Starter packs may be the best feature on this site
We just created our 'Starter Pack,' so you can find all of our employees and contributors who've made the switch to Bluesky.
This will be continuously updated as more join!
go.bsky.app/9722Bf4
This will be continuously updated as more join!
go.bsky.app/9722Bf4
November 15, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Starter packs may be the best feature on this site
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Let me say something that is controversial because our brains are broken:
Vaccines are a miracle and amazing
Vaccines are a miracle and amazing
November 15, 2024 at 2:12 AM
Let me say something that is controversial because our brains are broken:
Vaccines are a miracle and amazing
Vaccines are a miracle and amazing