Donna Stevens
@bestbella.bsky.social
Retired educator that loves her grandkids. Loves to travel, read and have lunch with friends! Passionate about public schools, climate change and voting rights! Part of Like Minded!
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Schumer & Jeffries File Lawsuit to Block Trump’s Executive Order to Undermine Elections.
Democrats challenge Trump’s violation of the Constitution & federal laws, his attack on married women, members of the military, & mail-in voting rights
See the full lawsuit
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Democrats challenge Trump’s violation of the Constitution & federal laws, his attack on married women, members of the military, & mail-in voting rights
See the full lawsuit
democrats.org/wp-content/u...
democrats.org
April 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Schumer & Jeffries File Lawsuit to Block Trump’s Executive Order to Undermine Elections.
Democrats challenge Trump’s violation of the Constitution & federal laws, his attack on married women, members of the military, & mail-in voting rights
See the full lawsuit
democrats.org/wp-content/u...
Democrats challenge Trump’s violation of the Constitution & federal laws, his attack on married women, members of the military, & mail-in voting rights
See the full lawsuit
democrats.org/wp-content/u...
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NOW: Sen. Cory Booker is speaking on the Senate floor and said he intends to hold the floor for as long as he is "physically able" to do so.
April 1, 2025 at 12:10 AM
NOW: Sen. Cory Booker is speaking on the Senate floor and said he intends to hold the floor for as long as he is "physically able" to do so.
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BREAKING: @democrats.org sues Trump over his executive order to impose new voting rules. The Democrats claim the order illegally overrides state control of elections, a power the Constitution grants only to states and Congress. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Democrats Sue to Block Trump Bid to Control Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:52 PM
BREAKING: @democrats.org sues Trump over his executive order to impose new voting rules. The Democrats claim the order illegally overrides state control of elections, a power the Constitution grants only to states and Congress. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Some 1,900 leading researchers accused the Trump administration in an open letter on Monday of conducting a “wholesale assault on U.S. science” that could set back research by decades and that threatens the health and safety of Americans.
Trump Administration Has Begun a War on Science, Researchers Say
Nearly 2,000 scientists urged that Congress restore funding to federal agencies decimated by recent cuts.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Some 1,900 leading researchers accused the Trump administration in an open letter on Monday of conducting a “wholesale assault on U.S. science” that could set back research by decades and that threatens the health and safety of Americans.
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We appreciate that Senator Booker is putting in all of this work to get attention where it belongs: The Trump-Musk coup. We don’t want to see Democrats behaving like this dangerous administration is business as usual — we hope more of your colleagues will follow your lead here.
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We appreciate that Senator Booker is putting in all of this work to get attention where it belongs: The Trump-Musk coup. We don’t want to see Democrats behaving like this dangerous administration is business as usual — we hope more of your colleagues will follow your lead here.
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“We are living through a massive assault on basic premises of our constitutional system,” a lawyer tells Isaac Chotiner. “Call that a crisis or not, but either way we are in deep, deep trouble.”
Why “Constitutional Crisis” Fails to Capture Trump’s Attack on the Rule of Law
The Administration’s defiance of Congress and the judiciary has both flouted and made use of the country’s legal system.
www.newyorker.com
March 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
“We are living through a massive assault on basic premises of our constitutional system,” a lawyer tells Isaac Chotiner. “Call that a crisis or not, but either way we are in deep, deep trouble.”
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NEW: The move — along with the CDC’s explanation — is a sign that the nation’s top public health agency may be falling in line under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of vaccines.
By @sheinvestigates.bsky.social
By @sheinvestigates.bsky.social
The CDC Buried a Measles Forecast That Stressed the Need for Vaccinations
The move — along with the CDC’s explanation — is a sign that the nation’s top public health agency may be falling in line under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of vaccines.
propub.li
March 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
NEW: The move — along with the CDC’s explanation — is a sign that the nation’s top public health agency may be falling in line under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of vaccines.
By @sheinvestigates.bsky.social
By @sheinvestigates.bsky.social
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Over 600 local events with many more being added every day.
In all 50 states and DC, we will demand an end to the most brazen power grab in modern history.
We hope to see you in the streets on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
In all 50 states and DC, we will demand an end to the most brazen power grab in modern history.
We hope to see you in the streets on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
March 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Over 600 local events with many more being added every day.
In all 50 states and DC, we will demand an end to the most brazen power grab in modern history.
We hope to see you in the streets on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
In all 50 states and DC, we will demand an end to the most brazen power grab in modern history.
We hope to see you in the streets on April 5: handsoff2025.com/?SQ...
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The Trump Administration is moving to prevent fair elections in 2026, Senator Chris Murphy says. “It won’t matter if we’re more popular than them.” David Remnick interviews the Connecticut Democrat on a new episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour. Listen here.
Senator Chris Murphy: “This Is How Democracy Dies—Everybody Just Gets Scared”
The Trump Administration is moving to prevent fair elections in 2026, the Connecticut Democrat says. “It won’t matter if we’re more popular than them.”
www.newyorker.com
March 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Trump Administration is moving to prevent fair elections in 2026, Senator Chris Murphy says. “It won’t matter if we’re more popular than them.” David Remnick interviews the Connecticut Democrat on a new episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour. Listen here.
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BREAKING
The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned.
Dr. Peter Marks wrote this in his resignation letter about Robert Kennedy Jr.:
"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned.
Dr. Peter Marks wrote this in his resignation letter about Robert Kennedy Jr.:
"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
Exclusive | Top Vaccine Official Out at FDA
In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
bit.ly
March 29, 2025 at 1:13 AM
BREAKING
The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned.
Dr. Peter Marks wrote this in his resignation letter about Robert Kennedy Jr.:
"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
The FDA’s top vaccine official has resigned.
Dr. Peter Marks wrote this in his resignation letter about Robert Kennedy Jr.:
"It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
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NEW: On paper, Salvador Cavazos earns less than $300,000 to run Valere Public Schools, a small Texas charter network. But taxpayers likely aren’t aware that in reality, his total pay makes him one of the country’s highest-earning superintendents.
This Charter School Superintendent Makes $870,000. He Leads a District With 1,000 Students.
On paper, Salvador Cavazos earns less than $300,000 to run Valere Public Schools, a small Texas charter network. But taxpayers likely aren’t aware that in reality, his total pay makes him one of the country’s highest-earning superintendents.
propub.li
March 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: On paper, Salvador Cavazos earns less than $300,000 to run Valere Public Schools, a small Texas charter network. But taxpayers likely aren’t aware that in reality, his total pay makes him one of the country’s highest-earning superintendents.
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Please listen and share—this is a very serious situation. This is extremely alarming! The Trump administration, across two agencies, is considering bringing criminal charges against employees simply for doing their jobs.
March 6, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Please listen and share—this is a very serious situation. This is extremely alarming! The Trump administration, across two agencies, is considering bringing criminal charges against employees simply for doing their jobs.
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“Tonight, Donald Trump will envenomate the nation and world with threats, lies, division, insanity and idiocy.”
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Trumpski speaks
PLUS: Join me at 8:45 pm ET TONIGHT on Substack Live for Trump's speech to Congress
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March 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“Tonight, Donald Trump will envenomate the nation and world with threats, lies, division, insanity and idiocy.”
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Elon Musk shared a call from conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro urging Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd.
March 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Elon Musk shared a call from conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro urging Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 killing of George Floyd.
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RIP U.S. Department of Education. Education Secretary Linda McMahon introduced herself to department employees with an email calling on them to join her in a “historic final mission” to downsize the agency and shift control to the states.
March 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
RIP U.S. Department of Education. Education Secretary Linda McMahon introduced herself to department employees with an email calling on them to join her in a “historic final mission” to downsize the agency and shift control to the states.
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Governor Walz has it right. I miss hearing his plain, common sense talk.
March 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Governor Walz has it right. I miss hearing his plain, common sense talk.
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
More accurate, fewer words;
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
"There are plenty of contractors going under".
A friend furloughed 75% of staff (furlough w/paying for health insurance for three months), 50% exec pay cut, 25% rest of staff to keep as many people w/salary.
PS: Wasn't 18F a government office, not a contractor.
March 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.
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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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You might not see it in the mainstream media, but over 10,000 people protested today at Tesla showrooms across the country, another 10,000+ rallied in support of national parks, and more than 1,000 gathered in Vermont to protest Vance’s visit.
March 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
You might not see it in the mainstream media, but over 10,000 people protested today at Tesla showrooms across the country, another 10,000+ rallied in support of national parks, and more than 1,000 gathered in Vermont to protest Vance’s visit.
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In February, one nonprofit got waivers for its programs supporting refugees in war-torn regions.
On Wednesday, the waivers were terminated.
In Somalia alone, its clinics served 1,200 patients/day.
On Thursday, all those clinics closed.
@propublica.org by @annamaria.bsky.social & Brett Murphy
On Wednesday, the waivers were terminated.
In Somalia alone, its clinics served 1,200 patients/day.
On Thursday, all those clinics closed.
@propublica.org by @annamaria.bsky.social & Brett Murphy
The Trump Administration Said These Aid Programs Saved Lives. It Canceled Them Anyway.
The axing of some 10,000 programs has consigned untold numbers of children and refugees to death, officials say. Documents and interviews reveal that the State Department appears to have made the cuts...
www.propublica.org
March 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In February, one nonprofit got waivers for its programs supporting refugees in war-torn regions.
On Wednesday, the waivers were terminated.
In Somalia alone, its clinics served 1,200 patients/day.
On Thursday, all those clinics closed.
@propublica.org by @annamaria.bsky.social & Brett Murphy
On Wednesday, the waivers were terminated.
In Somalia alone, its clinics served 1,200 patients/day.
On Thursday, all those clinics closed.
@propublica.org by @annamaria.bsky.social & Brett Murphy
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Protest today in Southlake, TX at the Tesla dealership!
Indivisible TX24 is one of the rare local groups that kept working year after year since their founding.
I hope to join them next time!
Indivisible TX24 is one of the rare local groups that kept working year after year since their founding.
I hope to join them next time!
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Protest today in Southlake, TX at the Tesla dealership!
Indivisible TX24 is one of the rare local groups that kept working year after year since their founding.
I hope to join them next time!
Indivisible TX24 is one of the rare local groups that kept working year after year since their founding.
I hope to join them next time!
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The Trump administration has repeatedly disparaged federal employees. This now appears to be the result for rank-and-file government workers (via @propublica.org): www.propublica.org/article/nasa...
NASA Official Warns Staff About Publicly Displaying Their Badges Amid Reports of Harassment
The Trump administration has used strong language to disparage the federal workforce. A NASA official urges staff to “please use caution” in public amid the increasing “negative rhetoric” toward gover...
www.propublica.org
March 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The Trump administration has repeatedly disparaged federal employees. This now appears to be the result for rank-and-file government workers (via @propublica.org): www.propublica.org/article/nasa...