Sam Burdick
@samburdick.bsky.social
She/Her | Community Builder | Coffee Pundit & Book Dragon | @alumniNU | Policy is my love language | views are my own.
As a graduate of a small, rural public school, I have a deep belief in public education and profound respect for educators. As a legislator and Speaker of the House, I was proud to earn a 100% score from the Maine Education Association. Today I’m even prouder to have earned their endorsement.
August 7, 2026 at 2:16 AM
We need to talk about this every day for the next 99 days.
There’s a very basic fact about healthcare that Collins is trying to erase:
She voted to advance a bill with massive cuts and is trying to get credit for restoring a smidgen of the funding.
Dems and the press should correct the record.
#mepolitics
She voted to advance a bill with massive cuts and is trying to get credit for restoring a smidgen of the funding.
Dems and the press should correct the record.
#mepolitics
July 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
We need to talk about this every day for the next 99 days.
An unforgettable day and an electric moment! World, meet my friend @troyjackson207.bsky.social!
Susan Collins tells us everything is fine. But we know better. Working Mainers are getting screwed by a rigged system, a system she’s helped Trump and her billionaire backers create. In November, we will defeat her.
It’s the honor of a lifetime to be your nominee for U.S. Senate.
It’s the honor of a lifetime to be your nominee for U.S. Senate.
July 26, 2026 at 12:25 PM
An unforgettable day and an electric moment! World, meet my friend @troyjackson207.bsky.social!
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One of the fun things about Troy Jackson is that sometimes you’d see him in the State House parking lot changing a tire or jump starting someone’s car #mepolitics
July 26, 2026 at 12:28 AM
One of the fun things about Troy Jackson is that sometimes you’d see him in the State House parking lot changing a tire or jump starting someone’s car #mepolitics
This is the type of leadership that will serve us well in Washington!
7 telling moments from Troy Jackson’s time as Maine Senate president
The 58-year-old logger running for U.S. Senate has led 'with his heart,' ruffling feathers along the way.
www.centralmaine.com
July 25, 2026 at 10:10 AM
This is the type of leadership that will serve us well in Washington!
"I'd like to see state and federal policymakers place a stronger emphasis on making student growth and improvement measures publicly available and giving them the kind of attention we've historically given measures like student 'proficiency' or graduation rates.“
Map reveals states with best and worst public schools
A new ranking lists New York as the state with the best public schools, while Arizona ranks at the bottom.
www.newsweek.com
July 24, 2026 at 1:31 AM
"I'd like to see state and federal policymakers place a stronger emphasis on making student growth and improvement measures publicly available and giving them the kind of attention we've historically given measures like student 'proficiency' or graduation rates.“
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This isn’t just a campaign. It’s a movement.
Now’s our shot to take Maine back from the corporations, the oligarchs, and the bought-off politicians who control it. I ask for your vote on this Tuesday, June 9th. #mepolitics
Now’s our shot to take Maine back from the corporations, the oligarchs, and the bought-off politicians who control it. I ask for your vote on this Tuesday, June 9th. #mepolitics
June 6, 2026 at 8:54 PM
This isn’t just a campaign. It’s a movement.
Now’s our shot to take Maine back from the corporations, the oligarchs, and the bought-off politicians who control it. I ask for your vote on this Tuesday, June 9th. #mepolitics
Now’s our shot to take Maine back from the corporations, the oligarchs, and the bought-off politicians who control it. I ask for your vote on this Tuesday, June 9th. #mepolitics
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No matter how bad he gets and no matter what he does, Republicans in Congress will never stand up to him or speak out because some agree with him on everything and the rest are spineless cowards.
April 10, 2026 at 1:59 AM
No matter how bad he gets and no matter what he does, Republicans in Congress will never stand up to him or speak out because some agree with him on everything and the rest are spineless cowards.
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
25:05
a bald man in a suit is saying i 'll never forget it
ALT: a bald man in a suit is saying i 'll never forget it
media.tenor.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
25:05
The Trump Administration announced that they have slashed $35 million in family planning funding which was supposed to be dispursed today. This will leave 8 states—including Maine—without ANY federal funding support vital women’s health programs.
BREAKING: The Trump Administration Freezes $35 Million in Title X Funding Tomorrow
The attack will leave eight states without ANY federal family planning dollars
open.substack.com
April 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The Trump Administration announced that they have slashed $35 million in family planning funding which was supposed to be dispursed today. This will leave 8 states—including Maine—without ANY federal funding support vital women’s health programs.
Great story!
Now that my Huskies are out, I’ve jumped back onto the bandwagon of my OG college hockey team! Go Bears! #hockeyeast
Now that my Huskies are out, I’ve jumped back onto the bandwagon of my OG college hockey team! Go Bears! #hockeyeast
University of Maine hockey fan Harry Duvall went viral when his granddaughter posted video she shot of him at the Hockey East championship on her Instagram feed. My column on a hockey lifer: #mesports #collegehockey
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/26/h...
www.pressherald.com/2025/03/26/h...
Hockey is in Harry Duvall’s blood, and the Black Bears are in his heart
An 88-year old Falmouth resident, Duvall's love for UMaine hockey went viral thanks to his granddaughters, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
www.pressherald.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Great story!
Now that my Huskies are out, I’ve jumped back onto the bandwagon of my OG college hockey team! Go Bears! #hockeyeast
Now that my Huskies are out, I’ve jumped back onto the bandwagon of my OG college hockey team! Go Bears! #hockeyeast
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Trump and Elon are closing the dept of education so they can renew their tax breaks
March 21, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Trump and Elon are closing the dept of education so they can renew their tax breaks
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Education officials and Maine’s congressional delegation are concerned about the impact of President Donald Trump’s Thursday executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, particularly on the state’s poorest students.
Maine delegation say they’ll challenge Trump’s dismantling of Education Department • Maine Morning Star
Education officials and Maine’s congressional delegation are concerned about the impact of President Donald Trump’s Thursday executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, particularly…
mainemorningstar.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Education officials and Maine’s congressional delegation are concerned about the impact of President Donald Trump’s Thursday executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, particularly on the state’s poorest students.
The story of Maine gaining statehood is one of my favorite history lessons… but it hits a little different these days.
Happy Birthday, Maine.
Happy Birthday, Maine.
March 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The story of Maine gaining statehood is one of my favorite history lessons… but it hits a little different these days.
Happy Birthday, Maine.
Happy Birthday, Maine.
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We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸
February 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
We apologize to our Ukrainian supporters. We are embarrassed by how our president and vice president have behaved. We are fighting to redeem the soul of America. 🇺🇸
Just hear me out, Governor Mills… I have an idea.
February 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Just hear me out, Governor Mills… I have an idea.
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Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Medicaid is not for sale.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
NASA is not for sale.
The Post Office is not for sale.
America is not for sale.
We have an obligation to resist kings. We outnumber them. And they can be overwhelmed.
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We’re heading back to Capitol Hill today to rally with @aftunion.bsky.social and @neatoday.bsky.social to protect public education, students and their futures!
📅 Today, Feb 12
🕛 4:00 - 5:30 PM
📍 Corner of Independence Ave SE & First Street SE, DC
actionnetwork.org/events/prote...
📅 Today, Feb 12
🕛 4:00 - 5:30 PM
📍 Corner of Independence Ave SE & First Street SE, DC
actionnetwork.org/events/prote...
Protect Students, Protect Public Schools
We must protect students and protect public schools! Join me in standing up to protect kids!
actionnetwork.org
February 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We’re heading back to Capitol Hill today to rally with @aftunion.bsky.social and @neatoday.bsky.social to protect public education, students and their futures!
📅 Today, Feb 12
🕛 4:00 - 5:30 PM
📍 Corner of Independence Ave SE & First Street SE, DC
actionnetwork.org/events/prote...
📅 Today, Feb 12
🕛 4:00 - 5:30 PM
📍 Corner of Independence Ave SE & First Street SE, DC
actionnetwork.org/events/prote...
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NEA President Becky Pringle joined CBS to break down how the Dept. of Education supports our students—and the devastating impact dismantling it would have on students, educators, and communities.
📺 Watch here: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...
📺 Watch here: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...
Trump attempting to dismantle the Deptartment of Education
Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association joins CBS New York to discuss what dismantling the DOE would mean for schools and students.
www.cbsnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
NEA President Becky Pringle joined CBS to break down how the Dept. of Education supports our students—and the devastating impact dismantling it would have on students, educators, and communities.
📺 Watch here: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...
📺 Watch here: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...
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Every child deserves a safe, supportive education, no matter their background. We stand united to make Florida a welcoming place for ALL students.
Read our full statement regarding the recent detainment of a teacher: bit.ly/3CI9EDM
Read our full statement regarding the recent detainment of a teacher: bit.ly/3CI9EDM
February 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Every child deserves a safe, supportive education, no matter their background. We stand united to make Florida a welcoming place for ALL students.
Read our full statement regarding the recent detainment of a teacher: bit.ly/3CI9EDM
Read our full statement regarding the recent detainment of a teacher: bit.ly/3CI9EDM
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The word for this is "coup."
Musk's new department, which just seized control over payments as broad as USAID, defense, and social security, is presently livetweeting screenshots as they gleefully stop payments related to DEI, accessibility, and immigration. The account claims $1B in payments have already been cut off.
February 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The word for this is "coup."
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PEN America responds to action taken today by the Department of Education dismissing complaints about book bans and referring to them as a “hoax”:
"All students deserve to see themselves and the world around them reflected in the books shelved within their public schools.“ pen.org/press-releas...
"All students deserve to see themselves and the world around them reflected in the books shelved within their public schools.“ pen.org/press-releas...
PEN America Criticizes "Alarming" and "Dismissive" Language on Book Bans by U.S. Education Department - PEN America
Kasey Meehan, director, Freedom to Read, at PEN America, said: "For over three years we have countered rhetoric that book bans occurring in public schools are a “hoax.” They are absolutely not. This k...
pen.org
January 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
PEN America responds to action taken today by the Department of Education dismissing complaints about book bans and referring to them as a “hoax”:
"All students deserve to see themselves and the world around them reflected in the books shelved within their public schools.“ pen.org/press-releas...
"All students deserve to see themselves and the world around them reflected in the books shelved within their public schools.“ pen.org/press-releas...
Has anyone found the balance between being well informed and not loosing their mind? Asking for a friend. 🫠
January 22, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Has anyone found the balance between being well informed and not loosing their mind? Asking for a friend. 🫠
A friend just informed me that Bishop Budde has a book, “How We Learn to Be Brave.” It is on backorder but I was able to reserve a copy on @bookshop-org.bsky.social!
January 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A friend just informed me that Bishop Budde has a book, “How We Learn to Be Brave.” It is on backorder but I was able to reserve a copy on @bookshop-org.bsky.social!