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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience

@sumatithomas.bsky.social
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Pollster @changeresearch.com. Southern politics with a side of snark. Raising kids, herding pets, and fighting for democracy in Mississippi. Black. Desi. Follow me on other socials 👇🏽 linktr.ee/sumatithomas

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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I’m thrilled to announce I’ve been accepted into the Emerge Southern Regional Signature Class of 2026. Emerge trains Democratic women to run for office and win, and I’m proud to be part of the next class working towards change. Will you make a donation? secure.ngpvan.com/0p_8BdReREyv...
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
A cold hard apple cider and Hamilton to go with my BBQ 🦅🇺🇸🍔🍺
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
It’s been 4 years since you left this earth. I feel like this year has been one of the hardest without you. I love you so much and just wish I could have one more conversation with you. I miss you, momma. You left us too soon.
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
If you like softball or baseball… I started a softball lifestyle brand inspired by my daughter. She likes more of the floral soft styles and so many of the softball things out there are neon are kiddie. Wanted something for the teens and older folks. she-hits-different.printify.me
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Missing you today, Daddy. I can’t believe it’s been 15 years without you. I still miss you every single day. You influenced so much of my outlook on politics. I wish you were still here to see the work I’m doing now. I love you.
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Fun bday weekend with family and friends. ♥️🥰
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Our latest Compass Poll dives into Americans’ thoughts on immigration. open.substack.com/pub/changere...
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
open.substack.com/pub/changere...
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Change Research Compass Poll (Jan 13-20): Trump approval on international relations: 📊 Overall: 44% approve, 53% disapprove (net -9) Read the full article: open.substack.com/pub/changere...
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Made roasted duck with sweet potato, parsnip, and radish and also roasted apples and pears into cinnamon honey butter. Paired really well with French 75s. Merry Christmas, everyone!
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas! Happy Crisis! Merry Chrysler!
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
More playing around with Sora #ai #sora #governmentshutdown #politics
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Sora 2 is wild. 🤣 #ai #sora #epstein
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Love my lil 4 legged besties
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
New bag! In love! 😻
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
The app still works for me, but the webpage in a browser does not.
Unfortunately, Bluesky is unavailable in Mississippi right now.
A new Mississippi law requires us to implement age verification for all users before they can access Bluesky. We think this law creates challenges that go beyond its child safety goals, and creates significant barriers that limit free speech and disproportionately harm smaller platforms and emerging technologies.
As a small team, we cannot justify building the expensive infrastructure this requirement demands while legal challenges to this law are pending.
For now, we have made the difficult decision to block access to Bluesky in the state of Mississippi.
To learn more, read our blog post.
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
🧠 People aren’t just confused. They’re tuning out. More and more, the news says one thing, online content says another, and folks are left not trusting either. Here’s a quick look at what the data is telling us.
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Another bombshell enters the villa! This al pastor pizza was so yum!!!!
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
It’s already getting too damn hot. Gotta break out the braids. ☀️
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Tonight’s odd combo. Surprisingly very yum.
Prickly pear vodka with Califia Farms Key Lime Colada Refresher
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Happy Friday! Here are tongue bleps for your enjoyment.
Callie the calico with her little tongue sticking out. Callie the calico with her little tongue sticking out.
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Yall better be acting right in church today with Easter on 4.20 😂
Jesus saying “I saw that”
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
8647!
Floral image with ‘8647’ (impeach Trump)
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Saw a new blueberry syrup and made up this drink. It was pretty tasty. Calling it the Blue Belle: 1oz gin 0.5 oz st germain 1oz blueberry simple syrup Splash of lime juice Splash of agave syrup Shaw in a shaker with ice. Pour in glass. Top with Prosecco. So yum!
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Dying!! 🤣 This CapCut template is unhinged
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
It was hot last week in MS.. now it’s a mini-winter this week. 😩
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
When ‘America First’ means your wallet comes second.
Global Trade demolished by an orange wrecking ball. Debris includes Jobs, Investments, Economy, Stability, and Costs.
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
New meme unlocked
If I send you this mid argument... just know my ADHD is ready to keep going till I pass out or you give up
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
It hasn’t even been four months.. how are we gonna get through four years 🙃
Two cats talking: "Skipping April Fools this year-ain't nothing funny right now."
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Sonic Boom of the Severed Floor!
In the "Severance" Season 2 finale, JSU™ alumnus Tramell Tillman, '08, one of the stars of the hit Apple TV+ series, leads a fictional marching band in one of the show's most unforgettable scenes.
"I graduated from Jackson State University, and their band is the Sonic Boom of The South, the best marching band in the entire world," Tillman told TV Guide.
"This is an opportunity to highlight my culture, to highlight the significance of HBCUs — the marching bands, the showmanship, the pageantry, the discipline, the excellence, the Black joy."
From the mace to the uniforms, it's a clear tribute to
"Da Boom" and another reminder why JSU is THEE
Standard™. #THEEStandardLed by
THEE
STANDARD
Inspired by Da Boom.
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JSU... alum Tramell Tillman, '08, channels HBCU energy and Sonic Boom in Apple TV's "Severence."
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Cozy games are my vice.
Girl at computer: “ this game looks fun. Just a nice, relaxing farm RPG to play for à few minutes. On, and I can marry someone?
How cute!”

8 HOURS LATER, 4:00 AM:
“I just need to chop down one more tree to upgrade the barn for the baby animals, they deserve a luxury home...”
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
*optimism may drop inconsistently
Raccoon with hands up with the slogan “Burnt out, but optimistic”
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Fenris is embodying my Friday feels. Just wanna pass out. 😴
Sleepy husky mix
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Little Guenni-poo tolerating me for a silly tiktok dance 💃
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
100% this!
The road to fascism is lined with people telling you to stop overreacting.
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
FAFO phase for all the MAGA folks that use these programs and now are SOL. How is not feeding kids and cutting healthcare for folks helping ANYTHING?! www.census.gov/library/stor...
Of all the people that use social services funded by federal dollars, 75.6% are white. Only 13.4% are Black, 19.2% Hispanic, and 6.3% AAPI. How many MAGA are about to FAFO?!
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
I knew this administration would be cruel. But man, its only been a fucking week! www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
underthedesknews
Trump orders OMB to freeze federal funds/ awards by 5pm TOMORROW -
Affected: Medicaid; school breakfast and lunch programs; Section 8 rental assistance;
Title I education grants; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; state grants for child care;
Head Start; and SNAP - This order likely violates the 1974 law restricting presidential impoundment of funds appropriated by Congress - lawsuits will be filed, but how many meals will hungry kids be forced to skip while waiting for relief??
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Mississippi lawmakers: “We don’t have money to pay for free school lunches!” Also Mississippi lawmakers: “Let’s pay people $1,000 to turn in undocumented immigrants.” Make it make sense!! #skylight.social #skylight #Mississippi
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
In regards to that, ummm, ‘ejaculation before conception’ bill in Mississippi.
Bradford Blackmon

Sounds like l've created a bit of a commotion.

Mississippi State Senate
SENATOR BRADFORD J. BLACKMON
District 21|
Attala, Holmes, Leake and Madison Counties
January 23, 2025

PRESS STATEMENT
The filing of this bill is to point out the double standards in legislation. You have male dominated legislatures in Mississippi and all over the country that pass laws that dictate what a woman can and can not do with her body. I was raised by strong parents that preached equality for all. My mother and my father both believe in equal rights for women. One of the reasons why this legislation is so important is that with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, it has not only impacted women's ability to get abortion care but it has also affected women's ability to access basic gynecological care that includes contraceptive care.
When a bill has been filed that would regulate what a man is able to do with his own body in his own home, it suddenly has people in an uproar. I am trying to figure out when it isn't okay for the government to dictate what you do in the privacy of your own home, apparently it is when the laws regulate men. The reactions from some quarters relating to my bill, indicates that men are not held to the same standard when it comes to the intrusion into their personal private affairs as women have been held to with the reversal of Roe vs. Wade. It is rich that the landmark Supreme Court decision of Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization began it all, here, in the State of Mississippi.

Senator Bradford Blackmon
District 21


For More Information
Contact: 601-359-2224
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Proposed 'Contraception Begins at Erection' Bill Highlights Reproductive Rights Debate. In other words, Mississippi men find out that they, too, have reproductive organs.
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Proposed ‘Contraception Begins at Erection’ bill highlights reproductive rights debate in Mississippi: Mississippi men discover they, too, have a reproductive system.
wlbtonyourside & WLBT
MISSISSIPPI
POLITICIAN FILES
'CONTRACEPTION
BEGINS AT ERECTION ACT'wlbtonyourside 
A state senator in Mississippi has filed a bill entitled the "Contraception Begins at
Erection Act."
As written, the bill would make it "unlawful for a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo."
There are also fines involved, the third strike resulting in the loss of $10,000 from the perpetrator.
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WLBT
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
By:
Senator (s) Blackmon
REGULAR SESSION 2025
To: Judiciary, Division B
SENATE BILL NO. 2319
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AN ACT TO ENACT THE CONTRACEPTION BEGINS AT ERECTION ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO DISCHARGE GENETIC MATERIAL WITHOUT THE INTENT TO FERTILIZE AN EMBRYO; TO PROVIDE FOR CRIMINAL PENALTIES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) This section shall be known and may be cited
as the "Contraception Begins at Erection Act."
(2) It shall be unlawful for a person to discharge genetic material without the intent to fertilize an embryo.
(3) Upon conviction of a violation of this section, a person shall be fined:
(a) One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) for a first
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(b) Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) for a second
(c) Ten Thousand Dollars (10,000.00) for a third or
s. B. No. 2319
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Got another 🟨 app bag today. I’m not usually a purse girly… but wanted to have some “grown up”purses in my collection for once. #fashionsky
Black Coach purseBlack Coach purse with included pouch
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Breaking: Trump puts all US government diversity staff on paid leave 'immediately'
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
That was quick. www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Trump freed a Jan. 6 defendant charged with assaulting police.
DOJ had him arrested again on a gun charge.
The charges against Daniel Ball, unrelated to Jan. 6, had been pending since 2023.

By KYLE CHENEY
01/22/2025 12:31 PM ESTA Jan. 6 defendant whose felony assault charges were dismissed a day earlier was arrested Wednesday on federal gun charges that have been pending for nearly two years in Florida.
Daniel Ball, one of the hundreds charged with violence on Jan. 6, 2021, aimed at police, was among the members of the mob whose charges were dismissed at the behest of President Donald Trump. Trump on Monday pardoned more than 1,000 people who stormed the Capitol that day and ordered the Justice Department to drop hundreds of pending cases.
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
This guy didn’t even place his hand on the Bible when he was being sworn in. Give me a break. @skylight.social #skylight.social #skylight
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
@democrats.org statement on the anniversary of Roe v Wade
STATEMENT ON ANNIVERSARY OF
ROE V. WADE

Fifty-two years ago today, the Supreme Court affirmed the essential, fundamental right for women to make decisions about their own bodies.

Roe v. Wade transformed women's lives and gave them power over their futures. Tragically, decades after the right to a safe and legal abortion was recognized, Donald Trump ripped that power away from millions of women in getting Roe v. Wade overturned, and millions of Americans were stripped of their health care, autonomy, and freedoms.

Donald Trump appointed three justices intent on overturning Roe, and he has proudly bragged about 'killing Roe v. Wade.' His crusade against reproductive freedoms has empowered Republicans nationwide to implement extreme, life-threatening abortion bans. With Donald Trump back in the Oval Office and Republicans holding the majority in Congress, Republicans are one step closer to a national abortion ban.
We're living in a world where our daughters have fewer rights than their mothers and grandmothers did. During this terrifying time for reproductive freedoms, Democrats must stand strong to empower women and defend Americans' rights. We will not stop fighting until the protections of Roe are restored.

DEMOCRATS
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
On the menu this morning are biscuits. Made with love by Callie. #catsofbluesky #skylight #skylightsocial @skylight.social
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Now that more folks are joining.. if you are in Mississippi or just wanna follow some great folks in MS, check out my Land Mass Starter Pack. go.bsky.app/DYUy6f1
Land Mass Starter Pack
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Not my usual content, but wanted to show off my new bag that I got for work trips! Also another try at being selected as a beta tester for @skylight.social #skylight 🙏🏾
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Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience @sumatithomas.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Since Bluesky added a video feed, I might post some more short form video here and on Substack. Wanna get off TikTok since it seems to be going the way of Twitter. No thank you to that! @skylight.social #skylight.social
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