Susan Thompson
@sjqt.bsky.social
Retired bookseller,librarian, UK fan,Fever fan, rescue doggie mom.
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Son: Are we better off now?
Dad: Well son, mom & dad have both lost their jobs. Our savings are gone, gas & grocery prices are up. We did, however, save you from drag queen story time.
Son: What's that?
Dad: A mythical thing they said was happening in your school, which we can't afford anymore.
Dad: Well son, mom & dad have both lost their jobs. Our savings are gone, gas & grocery prices are up. We did, however, save you from drag queen story time.
Son: What's that?
Dad: A mythical thing they said was happening in your school, which we can't afford anymore.
March 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Son: Are we better off now?
Dad: Well son, mom & dad have both lost their jobs. Our savings are gone, gas & grocery prices are up. We did, however, save you from drag queen story time.
Son: What's that?
Dad: A mythical thing they said was happening in your school, which we can't afford anymore.
Dad: Well son, mom & dad have both lost their jobs. Our savings are gone, gas & grocery prices are up. We did, however, save you from drag queen story time.
Son: What's that?
Dad: A mythical thing they said was happening in your school, which we can't afford anymore.
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The 10 Democrats who voted to censure Green are Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif.; Ed Case, D-Hawaii; Jim Costa, D-Calif.; Laura Gillen, D-N.Y.; Jim Himes, D-Conn.; Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa.; Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio; Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla.; Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash.; and Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y.
March 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The 10 Democrats who voted to censure Green are Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif.; Ed Case, D-Hawaii; Jim Costa, D-Calif.; Laura Gillen, D-N.Y.; Jim Himes, D-Conn.; Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa.; Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio; Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla.; Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash.; and Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y.
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Trying to imagine Trump in this “suit.”
March 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Trying to imagine Trump in this “suit.”
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Medicaid covers nearly half of all children born in the country and around two-thirds of nursing home care for seniors.
The Republican Party is voting today on a budget framework with will gut Medicaid to finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
"Party of family values."
The Republican Party is voting today on a budget framework with will gut Medicaid to finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
"Party of family values."
February 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Medicaid covers nearly half of all children born in the country and around two-thirds of nursing home care for seniors.
The Republican Party is voting today on a budget framework with will gut Medicaid to finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
"Party of family values."
The Republican Party is voting today on a budget framework with will gut Medicaid to finance more tax cuts for the top 1%.
"Party of family values."
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saving a few bucks on groceries by switching to fabergé eggs
February 8, 2025 at 1:48 AM
saving a few bucks on groceries by switching to fabergé eggs
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Department of Education plays a crucial role in making sure disabled kids receive the same access to education across states, and distributes funding for the needed accommodations.
Elon Musk's use of AI to slash education spending could put disabled students at risk
It may also "raise serious security questions given the sensitivity of the data."
www.motherjones.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Department of Education plays a crucial role in making sure disabled kids receive the same access to education across states, and distributes funding for the needed accommodations.
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Statement from the Obamas:
"Maranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away – buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels."
"Maranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away – buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels."
December 30, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Statement from the Obamas:
"Maranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away – buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels."
"Maranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away – buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels."
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Get a library card even if you're not planning to use it. It impacts their funding.
December 21, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Get a library card even if you're not planning to use it. It impacts their funding.
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"Nary a high road they left unexplored. Even the one that drove them off a cliff."
RIP Democrats.
RIP Democrats.
December 9, 2024 at 12:01 AM
"Nary a high road they left unexplored. Even the one that drove them off a cliff."
RIP Democrats.
RIP Democrats.
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December 1, 2024 at 3:49 AM
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RFK Jr. isn’t impressed.
A May study in the Lancet estimated that vaccines against 14 common pathogens have saved 154 million lives over the past 50 years, a rate of six lives every minute.
New: Recordings from private autism conferences show Trump HHS pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. vilifying & conspiracy theorizing about agencies he's set to lead. Videos show RFK Jr comparing CDC vaccine programs to "Nazi death camps" & calling for researchers to be jailed. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
November 29, 2024 at 1:15 AM
RFK Jr. isn’t impressed.
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The Tariff Act of 1930 was designed for protectionist trade. It imposed high tariffs on over 20,000 imported goods which led to retaliatory tariffs from other countries.
Why am I telling you this?
In case you're ever asked "what were the key contributors to the Great Depression?"
The mo' you know
Why am I telling you this?
In case you're ever asked "what were the key contributors to the Great Depression?"
The mo' you know
November 27, 2024 at 2:12 PM
The Tariff Act of 1930 was designed for protectionist trade. It imposed high tariffs on over 20,000 imported goods which led to retaliatory tariffs from other countries.
Why am I telling you this?
In case you're ever asked "what were the key contributors to the Great Depression?"
The mo' you know
Why am I telling you this?
In case you're ever asked "what were the key contributors to the Great Depression?"
The mo' you know
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Remember when "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" tried to teach us about tariffs and no one was paying attention
November 26, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Remember when "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" tried to teach us about tariffs and no one was paying attention
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After last night’s announcements, this evergreen post is worth re-upping…
We’ve now entered the Temu era of presidential appointments…🫠
November 23, 2024 at 10:25 AM
After last night’s announcements, this evergreen post is worth re-upping…
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