Sam

they/them • grad worker in physics studying quantum information • police + prison abolitionist • slowly migrating to

[Ayanna Pressley @AyannaPressley]

Unconscionable. This innocent man is a legal resident and should be home with his family in Maryland.

Instead, he was shackled by ICE and disappeared into a Salvadoran megaprison without any charges or due process.

The cruelty is the point.

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

This is the Rümeysa Öztürk I'm proud to call a friend. Free her now.
https://t.co/A206tElCaK

[SEIU Local 509 @SEIU509]

Local 509 is proud to stand in solidarity with @CIRSEIU resident physicians in their fight for a fair contract that includes quality residency training and patient care at @MassGenBrigham! 📢 @MGBUnited

[SEIU Local 509 @SEIU509]

.@TuftsUniversity School of Engineering grad workers have unanimously ratified their first union contract! ✨ We fought hard for what we deserve and proved that when workers stay united, we win. #1u

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources is Tufts' insurer for grads, and we did a LOT of research into them during our union contract campaign. I don't think you should have a view on their CEO's assassination until you've read this article in full.
https://t.co/NPGgM7Vez9

[SEIU Local 509 @SEIU509]

After months of bargaining, @TuftsUniversity School of Engineering grad workers have reached their first tentative agreement! We are now 500 grad workers strong across campus. When we fight, we win ✊

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

@gatorsafterdark The vast Somerville left wing conspiracy will always stick together ❤️

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

Was trying to figure out why the Globe seemed to suddenly have a Daily Moulton vertical, turns out it's a 20something Harvard alum with the CV of a conservative activist doing Definitely Impartial Journalism.

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

I feel like Carine Hajjar should have to disclose at the top of her columns that she co-founded the Harvard Conservative Coalition and worked for Tom Cotton. Call me a cynic but I don't think she's really that invested in helping Dems win elections!
https://t.co/b0XdRoqRid

[Carine Hajjar @carinemhajjar]

When even moderate Dems like @JakeAuch are cautious about addressing transgender athletics — and backing his frequent collaborator @RepMoulton — it's clear that woke taboos still have too strong a hold on the party. My latest: https://t.co/ToHon2X6a0

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

And of course, who could forget the time he implied to Politico that there was a tension between having women in leadership and supporting trans people
https://t.co/jWMglm2U8s

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

Fun fact there's actually zero tension between using trans inclusive language and including women in leadership, and if you think those things are in tension you're a fucking transphobe.

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

I'm sadly still blocked, but somebody should probably ask @JustinKlekota what he finds so "interesting" about a push poll from a centrist advocacy group trying to scapegoat trans people for Trump winning.

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

For those desiring a little walk down memory lane with Justin's previous comments on trans issues, check out this blast from the past
https://t.co/x79rQrkKrj

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

Hey while we're talking about the Bluest City in Massachusetts(TM) why are the Ward 7 Dems proposing wildly offensive rules changes that center sex rather than gender and erase nonbinary people? What the fuck does "transitioning" even mean in this context?

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

@JacobRubashkin Jacob I'm outing myself as someone who went to high school with you to say we desperately need Ms. Starin as a cable TV talking head RN.

[Daniel Wong @_danwong]

Despite support from @svilleeducators , @CAASomerville , @Boston_DSA, the majority of the city council rejected SMEA's request to freeze city management salaries. SMEA's fight for a contract will be many months long. How do you want to support them?
https://t.co/fHgDRV64rY

[UAW 4811 @uaw_4811]

UAW 4811 members have voted by a super majority to authorize a strike.

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

@Shmaheel you have got to be fucking kidding me

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

@eve_s_dsa Congrats!

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

@erika4rep @SEIU509 Want to make sure we also recognize our lecturer, adjunct, and professor of the practice union siblings, who have also been essential in protecting the rights of our students to protest!

[SEIU Local 509 @SEIU509]

Statement from SEIU 509 President David Foley: "When university administrations suppress protests, they undermine the foundation of our democracy and silence the voices of those fighting for a better future."

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

Also just want to say that I am disgusted that Tufts is likely about to arrest a number of unionized employees on the eve of May Day.

[Sam @SamHasThoughts]

The encampment has been peaceful for weeks. @TuftsUniversity does not need to do this.

[Tori Bedford @Tori_Bedford]

Negotiations failed between Tufts and protesters demanding divestment.

The university will issue no trespass orders, and students who do not vacate the encampment will be subject to Community Standards processes which may result in suspension or sanctions.