Sandra T
@sandra-notsandy.bsky.social
Trying to do good in my little corner of the world.
genealogy 🌳🧬 | public health | books 📚|
genealogy 🌳🧬 | public health | books 📚|
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My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
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quick quiz, who said it musk or hilter?
1. “Whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die. That’s the truth, I think.”
1. “Whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die. That’s the truth, I think.”
November 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
quick quiz, who said it musk or hilter?
1. “Whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die. That’s the truth, I think.”
1. “Whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die. That’s the truth, I think.”
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KEEP SHARING YOUR STORIES about increased ACA premiums due to the disappearance of subsidies. The stories clearly are having an impact, they help people feel less helpless, and they create solidarity that leads to action.
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
November 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
KEEP SHARING YOUR STORIES about increased ACA premiums due to the disappearance of subsidies. The stories clearly are having an impact, they help people feel less helpless, and they create solidarity that leads to action.
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
Mine went from $395→ $821. What happened for you?
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The cost of Trump's immigration surge: Stalled investigations into child sexual abuse, Iranian oil smuggling and human trafficking, among others. My latest piece is a big team effort on how DHS has been transformed into the Department of Deportation.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
Homeland Security Missions Falter Amid Focus on Deportations
www.nytimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The cost of Trump's immigration surge: Stalled investigations into child sexual abuse, Iranian oil smuggling and human trafficking, among others. My latest piece is a big team effort on how DHS has been transformed into the Department of Deportation.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/u...
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The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And nearly 20 children, two of whom have cancer. @nicolefoy.bsky.social
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
October 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And nearly 20 children, two of whom have cancer. @nicolefoy.bsky.social
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“Historically, when left to their own devices, states don’t necessarily do the right thing for kids with disabilities and their families,” a former director at the federal Office of Special Education Programs said.
With @idahostatesman.com
(Published May)
With @idahostatesman.com
(Published May)
The Department of Education Forced Idaho to Stop Denying Disabled Students an Education. Then Trump Gutted Its Staff.
For years, the Education Department was the only agency that could ensure states would improve conditions for disabled children. Now, Trump’s cuts threaten to hamper its oversight.
www.propublica.org
July 18, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“Historically, when left to their own devices, states don’t necessarily do the right thing for kids with disabilities and their families,” a former director at the federal Office of Special Education Programs said.
With @idahostatesman.com
(Published May)
With @idahostatesman.com
(Published May)
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I remain impressed at the extent to which there is still virtually no discussion of the fact that trump was held liable for sexual assault. 1
July 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I remain impressed at the extent to which there is still virtually no discussion of the fact that trump was held liable for sexual assault. 1
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It's an open secret that US garment factories are staffed with undocumented workers. After decades of toiling for low pay, I've yet to see a single fashion brand speak up on about the raids on LA's garment district. In 2016, Robert Geller at least made an "Immigrant" t-shirt to raise funds.
June 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It's an open secret that US garment factories are staffed with undocumented workers. After decades of toiling for low pay, I've yet to see a single fashion brand speak up on about the raids on LA's garment district. In 2016, Robert Geller at least made an "Immigrant" t-shirt to raise funds.
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Seems like Trump’s most powerful advisor being a white nationalist should inspire greater alarm than the possible mayor of new york being pro palestinian rights
June 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Seems like Trump’s most powerful advisor being a white nationalist should inspire greater alarm than the possible mayor of new york being pro palestinian rights
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr. So we published a guide to the evidence-based vaccine recommendations in place *before* all 17 members of the advisory panel were abruptly dismissed by the new admin. www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-... 🧪
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🚨🚨"Effective July 7, 2025, the National Archives at College Park, MD, will become a restricted-access federal facility with access only for visitors with a legitimate business need. It will no longer be open to the general public."
The National Archives at College Park, Maryland
We hold permanent records created by Federal agencies that include: Textual records from civilian agencies Army unit records dating from WW1 Navy unit records dating from WW2 Still pictures Electroni...
www.archives.gov
June 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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One Big Beautiful Bust
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Polls show Trump's big bill is unpopular as Republicans stare down their deadline for passage
GOP leaders hope to begin votes on the legislation this week in the Senate, where they can afford only three defections.
www.nbcnews.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
One Big Beautiful Bust
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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VEASEY: You've credited the 12 steps in your recovery. What's step 4?
RFK JR: Making a fearless inventory
VEASEY: Of ourselves. Do you remember step 12?
RFK JR: We try to help other addicts
VEASEY: Does cutting off treatment from people still suffering align with step 4 or step 12?
RFK JR: Making a fearless inventory
VEASEY: Of ourselves. Do you remember step 12?
RFK JR: We try to help other addicts
VEASEY: Does cutting off treatment from people still suffering align with step 4 or step 12?
June 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
VEASEY: You've credited the 12 steps in your recovery. What's step 4?
RFK JR: Making a fearless inventory
VEASEY: Of ourselves. Do you remember step 12?
RFK JR: We try to help other addicts
VEASEY: Does cutting off treatment from people still suffering align with step 4 or step 12?
RFK JR: Making a fearless inventory
VEASEY: Of ourselves. Do you remember step 12?
RFK JR: We try to help other addicts
VEASEY: Does cutting off treatment from people still suffering align with step 4 or step 12?
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Any corporate executive who signs off on a bribe to Trump should be prepared to explain their crimes in front of Congress and to the public when Democrats retake power
Paramount delays $35M settlement with Trump as media giant fears bribery backlash: sources
Paramount delays $35M settlement with Trump as media giant fears bribery backlash: sources
Negotiations to settle Trump's $20 billion lawsuit against CBS News over the Kamala Harris "60 Minutes" interview entered their sixth month.
nypost.com
June 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Any corporate executive who signs off on a bribe to Trump should be prepared to explain their crimes in front of Congress and to the public when Democrats retake power
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I heard it directly from healthcare leaders in my district: Republicans’ brutal budget bill will lead to closures of hospitals and less access to life-saving care. More Oregonians will die preventable deaths if this bill passes, and I will fight like hell to keep that from happening.
June 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I heard it directly from healthcare leaders in my district: Republicans’ brutal budget bill will lead to closures of hospitals and less access to life-saving care. More Oregonians will die preventable deaths if this bill passes, and I will fight like hell to keep that from happening.
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NEWS: Ranking Member Raskin releases a new Committee staff analysis exposing how Trump’s corrupt pardon spree of nearly 1,600 criminals deprives victims of $1.3 BILLION in restitution and fines owed to them and American taxpayers.
Trump's pardons cost victims and taxpayers $1.3 billion, House Judiciary Committee Democrats' review says
President Trump's acts of clemency often release criminals with "no further fines, restitution, probation or other conditions."
www.cbsnews.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
NEWS: Ranking Member Raskin releases a new Committee staff analysis exposing how Trump’s corrupt pardon spree of nearly 1,600 criminals deprives victims of $1.3 BILLION in restitution and fines owed to them and American taxpayers.
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After ruling the NIH grant terminations illegal, Judge Young ended the hearing with an eye-opening speech.
“This represents racial discrimination, and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so.”
“This represents racial discrimination, and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so.”
THIS IS IT! THIS IS HUGE!!
PLAINTIFF'S WIN!!
Judge Young rules that the NIH grant terminations at issue in these cases are illegal and therefore vacated. BOOM!
PLAINTIFF'S WIN!!
Judge Young rules that the NIH grant terminations at issue in these cases are illegal and therefore vacated. BOOM!
"This Court rules that the challenged directives . . . are arbitrary and capricious."
"They are of no force and effect."
"They are illegal and so are each of the terminations before this Court"
"They are of no force and effect."
"They are illegal and so are each of the terminations before this Court"
June 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
After ruling the NIH grant terminations illegal, Judge Young ended the hearing with an eye-opening speech.
“This represents racial discrimination, and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so.”
“This represents racial discrimination, and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so.”
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Jackie Robinson mural in Miami defaced with hate speech reut.rs/43PwXF8
Jackie Robinson mural in Miami defaced with hate speech
Miami murals honoring baseball trailblazers Jackie Robinson and Minnie Minoso were defaced with swastikas and racist slurs this week.
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June 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Jackie Robinson mural in Miami defaced with hate speech reut.rs/43PwXF8
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May 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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"I’ve been struggling mightily over the past two days with the question of what is and isn’t appropriate to say on an occasion that’s meant to be dedicated to remembering the women and men in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country."
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Feeling Naïve on Memorial Day
I honestly can't tell anymore.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
May 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"I’ve been struggling mightily over the past two days with the question of what is and isn’t appropriate to say on an occasion that’s meant to be dedicated to remembering the women and men in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/feeling-na...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/feeling-na...
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News Analysis: President Trump and his family have monetized the White House more than any other occupant, normalizing activities that once would have provoked heavy blowback and official investigations.
As Trumps Monetize Presidency, Profits Outstrip Protests
www.nytimes.com
May 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
News Analysis: President Trump and his family have monetized the White House more than any other occupant, normalizing activities that once would have provoked heavy blowback and official investigations.