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Wendy E. N Thomas

@wendyenthomas.bsky.social

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NH State Rep. - town of Merrimack, Science, Technology and Energy committee, Energy efficiency and renewables, PFAS Water Warrior, Therapeutic Cannabis advocate, Breast cancer survivor "But Rep. Thomas persists" - say it loud for the people in the back.

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Bishop Joey (he/him) @bishopjoey.bsky.social · 11h

Social media post from @DrChrisThompson (dated 17/12/2021):
Time for your annual reminder that, according to A Christmas Carol, Bob Cratchit makes 15 shillings a week. Adjusted for inflation, that's $530.27/wk, $27,574/yr, or 13.50/hr.
Most Americans on minimum wage earn less than a Dickensian allegory for destitution.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1h

Yet another incident that would’ve gotten any other president immediately impeached that is only the 127th worst thing Trump has done in 2025.

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padresalsa.bsky.social @padresalsa.bsky.social · 5h

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More nonsensical proposed legislation on the horizon | DemocracyNH

Here’s more doozies about what is headed for the upcoming 2026 New Hampshire Legislative Session:The Republican majority sure do love themselves some “Off with their heads” capital punishment laws. Th...

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JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 15h

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StrictlyChristo 🦋🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 6h

The Oregon National Guard general says if they were to be deployed, they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters and not ICE

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 10h

Canada vs. America

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 6h

I will be releasing this 83 page guide as a free download tomorrow evening at the Kent Street zoom and will make it available to all.

My hope is that it will help you find your path to be engaged and be heard.

#NHPolitics

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 6h

This guide has two parts.

Part 1 - explains how our gov is set up, what the committees cover, and how to hold your reps accountable.
Part 2 - covers best practices for getting involved including giving testimony, protesting, reaching out to electeds, and telling your story.

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 6h

NH Peeps - we've been holding listening sessions across NH. A frequent request was for information on the NH Gov and how you can get your voice heard.

As a result, I've written a guide - Granite Grit - the no bullsh*t guide to New Hampshire Politics (and how you can raise hell the right way).

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 7h

One of my favorites.

Irene Fraser @boozybluesy.bsky.social · 10h

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CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH

'Helplessly Hoping'

Crosby, Stills, and Nash - Helplessly Hoping (Lyrics) Annihilation Soundtrack HQ

YouTube video by Maverick51

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

Real estate investors bought one-third of all single-family residential homes sold in the second quarter of 2025.

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 14h

Then if we are going to have to pay up to 1/3 of our income to health insurance companies, they better be paying for everything.

They always seem to find loopholes to get out of what they should be doing (provide adequate healthcare for people)

Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 14h

Everything is a grift. Absolutely everything.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15h

I’m shocked.

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Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 1d

Today's word is plenary authority.
plenary authority | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute share.google/E3GPEbFBmWNn...

Plenary authority is power that is wide-ranging, broadly construed, and often limitless for all practical purposes. When used with respect to public officials, the more popular term is plenary power.

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 14h

Here's the problem - our health insurance costs are going to go insanely up but coverage is going to remain the same.

Denial of services, high deductibles, high co-pays, and prior authorization hoops to jump through.

We will pay much more while they sit on their asses and get richer.

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 1d

NH peeps - the NH Dems and community leaders are taking out an ad denouncing Osborne's political rhetoric and political violence

If you'd like to contribute to this effort, here is the link

gofund.me/dcedfc34b

If you are a NH community leader and would like to have your name included, let me know

Donate to Support NH Democrats Against Political Violence, organized by Anita Lang Burroughs

Stand with Us Against Political Violence We are a group of De… Anita Lang Burroughs needs your support for Support NH Democrats Against Political Violence

gofund.me

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 1d

Whew, task completed.

It's off to the races.

Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 1d

I have to put my shoe on so that I can leave to go to an energy conference but then this happened, so I can't possibly complete the task.

Life is tough sometimes.

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Andy @andyoregon.bsky.social · 2d

Jess Waters recycling the same guy over and over to represent “former” different enemies

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 1d

Pro-tip.

When you call an elected official to harass and threaten them, you probably shouldn't use your own phone.

I'm looking at you David from Nashua.

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🧛‍♀️🎃~Bindi~🎃🧛‍♀️ @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · 1d

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 2d

This is a good move for New Hampshire. Glad to see the progress.

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US (NH): Lawmakers approve bill to turn MMJ dispensaries into for-profit businesses

New Hampshire lawmakers have advanced a bill to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the state to convert from from non-profit organizations to for-profit businesses. After clearing an…

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 2d

I thought this guy was religious. Lying is still sinful, right?

John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Johnson: "Let me look right into the camera and tell you very clearly: Republicans are the ones concerned about healthcare. Republicans are the party working around the clock everyday to fix healthcare. This is not talking points for us: we've done it."

No, Mike. Just… no.

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Wendy E. N Thomas @wendyenthomas.bsky.social · 2d

Somehow I haven't seen posts of our wonderful Astoria lately. So pleased to see that she is doing well. Thank you all for taking good care of her.