Susan J. Thomas
@susant30.bsky.social
Volunteer, learner, creator, sharing good journalism and vital issues of law and public policy. Ally🏳️🌈, pro choice, pro democracy.
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LEAVITT: This judge is a Democrat activist. He was appointed by Barack Obama.
NBC: He was originally appointed by George W Bush.
NBC: He was originally appointed by George W Bush.
March 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
LEAVITT: This judge is a Democrat activist. He was appointed by Barack Obama.
NBC: He was originally appointed by George W Bush.
NBC: He was originally appointed by George W Bush.
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BREAKING: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is willing to resign as Ukraine's president in exchange for peace with Russia or NATO membership.
Zelenskyy says he is willing to give up presidency for peace in Ukraine, NATO membership
Zelenskyy offers a major concession amid escalating tensions and false claims from Trump over Ukraine's war origins.
nbcnews.to
February 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
BREAKING: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he is willing to resign as Ukraine's president in exchange for peace with Russia or NATO membership.
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Elon Musk has repeatedly misled the public about federal spending while playing a leading role in President Donald Trump’s effort to cut that spending | Fact Check
Fact check: Eight ways Elon Musk has misled Americans about government spending | CNN Politics
Elon Musk has repeatedly misled the public about federal spending while playing a leading role in President Donald Trump’s effort to cut that spending.
www.cnn.com
February 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Elon Musk has repeatedly misled the public about federal spending while playing a leading role in President Donald Trump’s effort to cut that spending | Fact Check
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🚨 BREAKING: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he is ready to resign from his post in exchange for peace or for NATO membership for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy offers to resign in exchange for peace, NATO membership
“If you need me to leave this chair, I am ready to do that; and I also can exchange it for NATO membership for Ukraine,” Ukrainian president says.
www.politico.eu
February 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he is ready to resign from his post in exchange for peace or for NATO membership for Ukraine.
“A critical purpose of the Center for American Progress is to develop an alternative, not just a critique.”
Neera Tanden, a Leading Anti-Trump Voice, Returns to Center for American Progress
Neera Tanden, a fierce antagonist to President Trump during his first administration, will again lead the Center for American Progress, a major engine of Democratic policy in Washington.
www.nytimes.com
February 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“A critical purpose of the Center for American Progress is to develop an alternative, not just a critique.”
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after the overturning of roe, black infant mortality has spiked nearly 11% in states with abortion bans:
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
Infant mortality rises in states with abortion bans, study finds
Increases in infant mortality have been found in U.S. states that enacted abortion bans or severe restrictions after the Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling that guaranteed a right to the procedure, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
February 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
after the overturning of roe, black infant mortality has spiked nearly 11% in states with abortion bans:
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...
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UPDATE: Ninth Circuit calls for states to respond by noon Tuesday to the Trump administration request to pare back the Seattle court's nationwide injunction against Trump's EO to end birthright citizenship. Any reply will be due by noon Wednesday.
February 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
UPDATE: Ninth Circuit calls for states to respond by noon Tuesday to the Trump administration request to pare back the Seattle court's nationwide injunction against Trump's EO to end birthright citizenship. Any reply will be due by noon Wednesday.
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U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs confirms it has dismissed more than 1,000 employees
A once unthinkable concept for an agency that operates 100+ major hospitals and many hundreds more clinics
And processes veterans benefits
news.va.gov/press-room/v...
A once unthinkable concept for an agency that operates 100+ major hospitals and many hundreds more clinics
And processes veterans benefits
news.va.gov/press-room/v...
VA dismisses more than 1,000 employees - VA News
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the dismissal of more than 1,000 employees.
news.va.gov
February 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs confirms it has dismissed more than 1,000 employees
A once unthinkable concept for an agency that operates 100+ major hospitals and many hundreds more clinics
And processes veterans benefits
news.va.gov/press-room/v...
A once unthinkable concept for an agency that operates 100+ major hospitals and many hundreds more clinics
And processes veterans benefits
news.va.gov/press-room/v...
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Enforcement priorities change after a new president selects their leaders at the Department of Justice. But what we're seeing today should alarm everyone who believes in the rule of law, free and fair elections and the importance of an independent DOJ. 1/2
The Justice Department Is in Danger of Losing Its Way Under Trump
The Trump administration has put sweeping changes in place across the federal government, but the transformation underway at the DOJ is worth special attention given the agency’s history.
campaignlegal.org
February 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Enforcement priorities change after a new president selects their leaders at the Department of Justice. But what we're seeing today should alarm everyone who believes in the rule of law, free and fair elections and the importance of an independent DOJ. 1/2
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2/ "Hundreds of staff at the agency responsible for maintaining the U.S. nuclear stockpile were fired Thursday in the wave of mass Trump administration terminations."
⬇️Read this⬇️
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February 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
2/ "Hundreds of staff at the agency responsible for maintaining the U.S. nuclear stockpile were fired Thursday in the wave of mass Trump administration terminations."
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This is a good idea. A daily Democratic press conference with a consistent, skilled spokesperson who covers two things:
1. What DOGE and the Trump administration did to the American people today
2. What Democrats are doing in response
1. What DOGE and the Trump administration did to the American people today
2. What Democrats are doing in response
I firmly believe @petebuttigieg.bsky.social should lead a daily press conference. We are in desperate need of simple, unified messaging
Waging a procedural war and an information war will at least delay — and possibly prevent — an actual war. I don't get why Democratic leaders don't see the necessity here.
February 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This is a good idea. A daily Democratic press conference with a consistent, skilled spokesperson who covers two things:
1. What DOGE and the Trump administration did to the American people today
2. What Democrats are doing in response
1. What DOGE and the Trump administration did to the American people today
2. What Democrats are doing in response
The extraordinary letter from the acting head of the Southern District of NY to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Read Danielle Sassoon’s Letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Annotated
Danielle R. Sassoon, who resigned Thursday as Manhattan’s U.S. attorney, writes to Attorney General Pam Bondi to explain her refusal to drop a corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams of New York.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The extraordinary letter from the acting head of the Southern District of NY to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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jeeeeeeeeeeeeeezus
Trump casts doubt on whether Mitch McConnell actually had polio after he voted against confirming RFK Jr.
February 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
jeeeeeeeeeeeeeezus
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Can confirm DOGE is at IRS questioning employees about roles and departments.
NEW: My office is hearing that DOGE is now at the IRS. That means Musk's henchmen are in a position to dig through a trove of data about every taxpayer in America. And if your refund is delayed, they could very well be the reason.
February 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Can confirm DOGE is at IRS questioning employees about roles and departments.