Sameena Safdar
@sameenasafdar.bsky.social
Legaltech junkie, #DCStatehood NOW, social media/personal branding consultant, #nomamels, all the gifs
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Sameena Safdar
@sameenasafdar.bsky.social
· Nov 12
a woman wearing a hoodie and sunglasses is sitting in a crowd of people and saying `` this is me ! ''
Alt: a woman (ok Amy Poehler at the Oscars!) wearing a hoodie and sunglasses is sitting in a crowd of people and saying `` this is me ! ''
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Hey followers!
I think most of you know me from #lawtwitter or #petsoflegaltech.
I post many GIFs, many crimes against food with #whatthefood
I also create social media for The Appellate Project and the Women’s Bar Assn for DC & amplify their awesome work.
Glad you all made it here!
I think most of you know me from #lawtwitter or #petsoflegaltech.
I post many GIFs, many crimes against food with #whatthefood
I also create social media for The Appellate Project and the Women’s Bar Assn for DC & amplify their awesome work.
Glad you all made it here!
And WVa governor just gave a press conference indicating he had no plans to recall his national guard home…saying something about continuing to fight for justice….
November 27, 2025 at 12:59 AM
And WVa governor just gave a press conference indicating he had no plans to recall his national guard home…saying something about continuing to fight for justice….
Oh boy. CBS reporting lone suspect was an Afghani national and others say terrorism unit is taking over.
If this was a terror-related incident, a lot more questions are raised.
And likely the Administration will use to justify needing more National Guard here.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
If this was a terror-related incident, a lot more questions are raised.
And likely the Administration will use to justify needing more National Guard here.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
2 National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., suspect in custody, officials say
Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were shot a few blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C., and a suspect is in custody, officials say.
www.cbsnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Oh boy. CBS reporting lone suspect was an Afghani national and others say terrorism unit is taking over.
If this was a terror-related incident, a lot more questions are raised.
And likely the Administration will use to justify needing more National Guard here.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
If this was a terror-related incident, a lot more questions are raised.
And likely the Administration will use to justify needing more National Guard here.
www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Jeez. So will Americans in these states who sent natl guard here demand their governors recall their troops?
Looks like our current 2200 Natl Guardsmen are from West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, plus DC.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025....
Looks like our current 2200 Natl Guardsmen are from West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, plus DC.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025....
Two national guard members in critical condition after being shot in Washington DC
Suspect in custody after two West Virginia guard members were shot in ‘targeted’ incident, Mayor Bowser says
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Jeez. So will Americans in these states who sent natl guard here demand their governors recall their troops?
Looks like our current 2200 Natl Guardsmen are from West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, plus DC.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025....
Looks like our current 2200 Natl Guardsmen are from West Virginia, South Carolina, Ohio, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, plus DC.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025....
At press conference MPD says lone suspect came around corner and immediately started shooting at 2 Natl Guardsmen in a targeted attack.
Other nearby Natl Guardsmen came over to subdue the suspect.
Unclear who shot the suspect.
Other nearby Natl Guardsmen came over to subdue the suspect.
Unclear who shot the suspect.
November 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
At press conference MPD says lone suspect came around corner and immediately started shooting at 2 Natl Guardsmen in a targeted attack.
Other nearby Natl Guardsmen came over to subdue the suspect.
Unclear who shot the suspect.
Other nearby Natl Guardsmen came over to subdue the suspect.
Unclear who shot the suspect.
Or….not??
Now WVa governor tweeted both tweeting out that there’s conflicting reports on the guardsmen’s life or death.
WHY would you post that quickly?
Now WVa governor tweeted both tweeting out that there’s conflicting reports on the guardsmen’s life or death.
WHY would you post that quickly?
Oh no.
Now @nbcwashington.com reporting WVa governor has tweeted that both Natl Guardsmen have died. 😓
Now @nbcwashington.com reporting WVa governor has tweeted that both Natl Guardsmen have died. 😓
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Or….not??
Now WVa governor tweeted both tweeting out that there’s conflicting reports on the guardsmen’s life or death.
WHY would you post that quickly?
Now WVa governor tweeted both tweeting out that there’s conflicting reports on the guardsmen’s life or death.
WHY would you post that quickly?
Oh no.
Now @nbcwashington.com reporting WVa governor has tweeted that both Natl Guardsmen have died. 😓
Now @nbcwashington.com reporting WVa governor has tweeted that both Natl Guardsmen have died. 😓
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Oh no.
Now @nbcwashington.com reporting WVa governor has tweeted that both Natl Guardsmen have died. 😓
Now @nbcwashington.com reporting WVa governor has tweeted that both Natl Guardsmen have died. 😓
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Hard to say this if you consider “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” a Thanksgiving movie but definitely the best one focused on all the different foods all these American families eat at Thanksgiving!
ctliotta.medium.com/20-years-on-...
ctliotta.medium.com/20-years-on-...
20 Years On, “What’s Cooking?” is the Greatest Thanksgiving Movie Ever Made
How a 2000 movie about four diverse families celebrating Thanksgiving is at once dated, nostalgic… and timely
ctliotta.medium.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Hard to say this if you consider “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” a Thanksgiving movie but definitely the best one focused on all the different foods all these American families eat at Thanksgiving!
ctliotta.medium.com/20-years-on-...
ctliotta.medium.com/20-years-on-...
Hot Union Station too early for my bedtime in the single digits this am but this Blue Bottle sweet latte got me though!
Will there be no giant Christmas tree for the rifle-toting Natl Guard to take selfies against??
#StarbucksBoycott
Will there be no giant Christmas tree for the rifle-toting Natl Guard to take selfies against??
#StarbucksBoycott
November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hot Union Station too early for my bedtime in the single digits this am but this Blue Bottle sweet latte got me though!
Will there be no giant Christmas tree for the rifle-toting Natl Guard to take selfies against??
#StarbucksBoycott
Will there be no giant Christmas tree for the rifle-toting Natl Guard to take selfies against??
#StarbucksBoycott
When it’s Thursday of a long week and you just hope a really bright necklace and earrings can disguise on Teams that you’re wearing sweatshirt…
#WorkFromHome #BusinessCasual
#WorkFromHome #BusinessCasual
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
When it’s Thursday of a long week and you just hope a really bright necklace and earrings can disguise on Teams that you’re wearing sweatshirt…
#WorkFromHome #BusinessCasual
#WorkFromHome #BusinessCasual
What we all needed today.
I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it.
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference.
Tanks
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
What we all needed today.
This thread….😢🤬
It’s not just the ridiculous premium increases.
It’s deductibles of $8K, $9K, $20K
And copays for things like asthma inhalers rising from $35 to $300+
#ACA
It’s not just the ridiculous premium increases.
It’s deductibles of $8K, $9K, $20K
And copays for things like asthma inhalers rising from $35 to $300+
#ACA
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This thread….😢🤬
It’s not just the ridiculous premium increases.
It’s deductibles of $8K, $9K, $20K
And copays for things like asthma inhalers rising from $35 to $300+
#ACA
It’s not just the ridiculous premium increases.
It’s deductibles of $8K, $9K, $20K
And copays for things like asthma inhalers rising from $35 to $300+
#ACA
How on earth are people who are supposed to enroll in the ACA right now for Jan 1 supposed to instead get cash and purchase their own….insurance?
Or pay out of pocket for procedures?
Why won’t GOP approve subsidies now & work towards something different?
Because they don’t care.
Or pay out of pocket for procedures?
Why won’t GOP approve subsidies now & work towards something different?
Because they don’t care.
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
How on earth are people who are supposed to enroll in the ACA right now for Jan 1 supposed to instead get cash and purchase their own….insurance?
Or pay out of pocket for procedures?
Why won’t GOP approve subsidies now & work towards something different?
Because they don’t care.
Or pay out of pocket for procedures?
Why won’t GOP approve subsidies now & work towards something different?
Because they don’t care.
WTAF?
“In its court filings Friday, Trump’s administration contended that the judge usurped both legislative & executive authority in ordering SNAP benefits to be fully funded.
‘This unprecedented injunction makes a mockery of the separation of powers’ Sauer said”
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
“In its court filings Friday, Trump’s administration contended that the judge usurped both legislative & executive authority in ordering SNAP benefits to be fully funded.
‘This unprecedented injunction makes a mockery of the separation of powers’ Sauer said”
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Supreme Court Grants Trump Appeal, Issues Emergency Order To Block Full SNAP Food Aid Payments
The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
www.huffpost.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
WTAF?
“In its court filings Friday, Trump’s administration contended that the judge usurped both legislative & executive authority in ordering SNAP benefits to be fully funded.
‘This unprecedented injunction makes a mockery of the separation of powers’ Sauer said”
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
“In its court filings Friday, Trump’s administration contended that the judge usurped both legislative & executive authority in ordering SNAP benefits to be fully funded.
‘This unprecedented injunction makes a mockery of the separation of powers’ Sauer said”
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
How do you spin the press on fighting in court to continue letting millions of Americans-many of whom are children and elderly-starve??
Reporters-how are you not asking Trump repeatedly about using American taxpayer $ to not pay Americans benefits?
Reporters-how are you not asking Trump repeatedly about using American taxpayer $ to not pay Americans benefits?
Isn't it rich that the president is using our money to take his case to court that he should not pay us our money?
November 7, 2025 at 12:13 PM
How do you spin the press on fighting in court to continue letting millions of Americans-many of whom are children and elderly-starve??
Reporters-how are you not asking Trump repeatedly about using American taxpayer $ to not pay Americans benefits?
Reporters-how are you not asking Trump repeatedly about using American taxpayer $ to not pay Americans benefits?
If you're looking to help your fellow Americans who don't have enough to eat right now
--whether that's due to the gvt having not paid SNAP benefits, being locked-out or DOGE'd employees, or families where ICE kidnapped their breadwinner--
find local food banks/pantries/shelters/and more here ⏬⏬⏬
--whether that's due to the gvt having not paid SNAP benefits, being locked-out or DOGE'd employees, or families where ICE kidnapped their breadwinner--
find local food banks/pantries/shelters/and more here ⏬⏬⏬
As women in the legal field, we advocate for justice & equity.
After recent protests, the NoKingsAlliance is encouraging weekly, tangible actions, fostering a #CultureOfDefiance.
This week: "Mass Mutual Aid" to support communities impacted by the govt shutdown & its wider consequences.
👇
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After recent protests, the NoKingsAlliance is encouraging weekly, tangible actions, fostering a #CultureOfDefiance.
This week: "Mass Mutual Aid" to support communities impacted by the govt shutdown & its wider consequences.
👇
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November 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
If you're looking to help your fellow Americans who don't have enough to eat right now
--whether that's due to the gvt having not paid SNAP benefits, being locked-out or DOGE'd employees, or families where ICE kidnapped their breadwinner--
find local food banks/pantries/shelters/and more here ⏬⏬⏬
--whether that's due to the gvt having not paid SNAP benefits, being locked-out or DOGE'd employees, or families where ICE kidnapped their breadwinner--
find local food banks/pantries/shelters/and more here ⏬⏬⏬
TRUTH: 25 of 30 states that voted for Trump in 2024 have higher participation in SNAP than the natl average.
LIE: Trump says Democrats are "hurting their own people" with SNAP freeze www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
LIE: Trump says Democrats are "hurting their own people" with SNAP freeze www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Government shutdown live updates as Thune rebuffs Trump's call to end Senate filibuster
Senate Majority Leader John Thune's stance on the filibuster is "unchanged" despite President Trump's call to scrap the rule to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates here.
www.cbsnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
TRUTH: 25 of 30 states that voted for Trump in 2024 have higher participation in SNAP than the natl average.
LIE: Trump says Democrats are "hurting their own people" with SNAP freeze www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
LIE: Trump says Democrats are "hurting their own people" with SNAP freeze www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
What epic party would so appeal to Everett Kelley, Eleanor Holmes Norton, & Chuck Schumer to convince them to step down so people more in touch with what we want can lead??
Comment below. (Should it be only wrong ideas??)
@musicologyduck.bsky.social -please weigh in!!
Comment below. (Should it be only wrong ideas??)
@musicologyduck.bsky.social -please weigh in!!
This is exactly what I thought it would be.
Someone who rose to a pretty decent power position pre 2025 and suddenly is expected to actually be able to do the job.
This guy can't do the job and he knows it.
Someone who rose to a pretty decent power position pre 2025 and suddenly is expected to actually be able to do the job.
This guy can't do the job and he knows it.
October 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
What epic party would so appeal to Everett Kelley, Eleanor Holmes Norton, & Chuck Schumer to convince them to step down so people more in touch with what we want can lead??
Comment below. (Should it be only wrong ideas??)
@musicologyduck.bsky.social -please weigh in!!
Comment below. (Should it be only wrong ideas??)
@musicologyduck.bsky.social -please weigh in!!
You know it’s a bad root canal when they give you a bathroom break.
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
You know it’s a bad root canal when they give you a bathroom break.
I’m unfairly asking so much of this latte this morning after not nearly enough sleep.
October 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I’m unfairly asking so much of this latte this morning after not nearly enough sleep.
I needed more positive news after catching up on the latest.
This helped much-6 different tiny home communities for veterans : vcp.org
This helped much-6 different tiny home communities for veterans : vcp.org
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October 21, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I needed more positive news after catching up on the latest.
This helped much-6 different tiny home communities for veterans : vcp.org
This helped much-6 different tiny home communities for veterans : vcp.org
Children ripped from their beds, zip-tied, and separated from their parents.
It's time to do more than just post - make plans now to join a No Kings rally.
If you're in DC, contact @wlgactionnetwork.bsky.social to rally with them.
#NoKingsDay #NoKings #resistance
It's time to do more than just post - make plans now to join a No Kings rally.
If you're in DC, contact @wlgactionnetwork.bsky.social to rally with them.
#NoKingsDay #NoKings #resistance
What is your line in the sand?
Is reacting on social media your only response to seeing your neighbors taken away?
Arresting and zip-tying children in Chicago isn't a horror film. It's what happened when ICE agents stormed an apartment building in Chicago while families slept.
#NoKings
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Is reacting on social media your only response to seeing your neighbors taken away?
Arresting and zip-tying children in Chicago isn't a horror film. It's what happened when ICE agents stormed an apartment building in Chicago while families slept.
#NoKings
1/6
October 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Children ripped from their beds, zip-tied, and separated from their parents.
It's time to do more than just post - make plans now to join a No Kings rally.
If you're in DC, contact @wlgactionnetwork.bsky.social to rally with them.
#NoKingsDay #NoKings #resistance
It's time to do more than just post - make plans now to join a No Kings rally.
If you're in DC, contact @wlgactionnetwork.bsky.social to rally with them.
#NoKingsDay #NoKings #resistance
They are really miscalculating if they think special education is a “Democratic program“ that only democratic voters care about.
Parents-assemble!
Parents-assemble!
LAYOFFS THREATEN SPECIAL EDUCATION: A union says nearly all workers are being fired at the office that implements the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a law that ensures millions of students with disabilities get support from schools.
Education Department layoffs hit special education, after-school programming
AFGE Local 252, a union that represents more than 2,700 workers, said information from employees indicates cuts will decimate several offices within the agency.
www.nbcwashington.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
They are really miscalculating if they think special education is a “Democratic program“ that only democratic voters care about.
Parents-assemble!
Parents-assemble!
Toronto Pearson Airport:
Pros: workout equipment right here!
A Starbucks that doesn’t hate the lactose intolerant/vegans like those bastards Tim Horton’s!
Cons: Indoor pigeons that get waaaay too close for comfort!
#CanadianThanksgiving
Pros: workout equipment right here!
A Starbucks that doesn’t hate the lactose intolerant/vegans like those bastards Tim Horton’s!
Cons: Indoor pigeons that get waaaay too close for comfort!
#CanadianThanksgiving
October 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Toronto Pearson Airport:
Pros: workout equipment right here!
A Starbucks that doesn’t hate the lactose intolerant/vegans like those bastards Tim Horton’s!
Cons: Indoor pigeons that get waaaay too close for comfort!
#CanadianThanksgiving
Pros: workout equipment right here!
A Starbucks that doesn’t hate the lactose intolerant/vegans like those bastards Tim Horton’s!
Cons: Indoor pigeons that get waaaay too close for comfort!
#CanadianThanksgiving
My cousins bougie house complete with steam shower is a great place to spend #WorldMentalHealthDay.
#CanadianThanksgiving
#CanadianThanksgiving
October 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
My cousins bougie house complete with steam shower is a great place to spend #WorldMentalHealthDay.
#CanadianThanksgiving
#CanadianThanksgiving