Michael J. Stern
@michaeljstern.bsky.social
USA Today opinion columnist. Also in: Chicago Tribune; Los Angeles Times; Guardian; Boston Globe; HuffPost; Hill; NY Daily News, etc. Former federal prosecutor, state prosecutor, and defense attorney for indigent defendants. 🌊 🏳️🌈 #LGBT
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Trump wants Epstein files related to Democrats released but not Republicans. What a vile partisan hack.
How about releasing the Epstein files related to the man who is currently in charge of the United States government.
How about releasing the Epstein files related to the man who is currently in charge of the United States government.
DOJ released a witness statement indicating that Donald Trump watched as a girl's newborn was murdered.
Perhaps this is what Trump keeps referring to as "post birth abortions." If accurate, he knows of what he speaks.
www.msn.com/en-in/news/w...
Perhaps this is what Trump keeps referring to as "post birth abortions." If accurate, he knows of what he speaks.
www.msn.com/en-in/news/w...
December 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
DOJ released a witness statement indicating that Donald Trump watched as a girl's newborn was murdered.
Perhaps this is what Trump keeps referring to as "post birth abortions." If accurate, he knows of what he speaks.
www.msn.com/en-in/news/w...
Perhaps this is what Trump keeps referring to as "post birth abortions." If accurate, he knows of what he speaks.
www.msn.com/en-in/news/w...
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I’ve had a lot of people reach out over the last few weeks and ask if Gabby and I are ok. I’m good, and Gabby’s even better. She’s the toughest person I know.
December 29, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I’ve had a lot of people reach out over the last few weeks and ask if Gabby and I are ok. I’m good, and Gabby’s even better. She’s the toughest person I know.
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With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
December 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
With all this talk of how to end Russias war against Ukraine, and a cease fire, keep this in mind:
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
If Ukraine ceases firing, Ukraine will cease to exist.
If Russia ceases firing. the war will cease to exist.
Pretty clear
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It's terrific.
December 29, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It's terrific.
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Blah blah blah…
How come I have to take out a home equity loan to buy a pound of beef?
How come I have to take out a home equity loan to buy a pound of beef?
December 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Blah blah blah…
How come I have to take out a home equity loan to buy a pound of beef?
How come I have to take out a home equity loan to buy a pound of beef?
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1991: The United States thinks it has decisively won the Cold War against Russia.
2025: The United States' foreign policy is being dictated by Russia.
2025: The United States' foreign policy is being dictated by Russia.
December 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
1991: The United States thinks it has decisively won the Cold War against Russia.
2025: The United States' foreign policy is being dictated by Russia.
2025: The United States' foreign policy is being dictated by Russia.
If Harris were president, Russia would not be killing Ukrainians with impunity.
Trump's fealty to Putin must have Ronald Reagan turning over in his grave.
Trump's fealty to Putin must have Ronald Reagan turning over in his grave.
December 29, 2025 at 7:07 AM
If Harris were president, Russia would not be killing Ukrainians with impunity.
Trump's fealty to Putin must have Ronald Reagan turning over in his grave.
Trump's fealty to Putin must have Ronald Reagan turning over in his grave.
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Every single time Trump has a meeting with Zelensky, Putin calls Trump the day before and Trump’s position in the Zelensky meeting then mirrors the Russian position. The talking points are the same, with all the same lies. It’s a simple playbook for Putin and it works every time.
December 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Every single time Trump has a meeting with Zelensky, Putin calls Trump the day before and Trump’s position in the Zelensky meeting then mirrors the Russian position. The talking points are the same, with all the same lies. It’s a simple playbook for Putin and it works every time.
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Trump sympathizes with how stressful it would be for Putin to have to stop killing people for a while because of how inconvenient it would be for him to resume it. This whole thing is a farce. A charade. Putin is playing Trump like the useful idiot that he is.
December 29, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Trump sympathizes with how stressful it would be for Putin to have to stop killing people for a while because of how inconvenient it would be for him to resume it. This whole thing is a farce. A charade. Putin is playing Trump like the useful idiot that he is.
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During the initial COVID wave, lots of disinformation was targeted at young people - telling them COVID dangers were overblown for their age group. Well, it appears that roughly 20% of people who lost their sense of smell during early COVID may never get it back. nyulangone.org/news/while-i...
While It May Go Unnoticed, Loss of Smell May Linger for Years After COVID-19
As part of the NIH’s RECOVER initiative, NYU Langone experts formally test olfactory function after a COVID-19 infection. Learn more.
nyulangone.org
December 29, 2025 at 6:28 AM
During the initial COVID wave, lots of disinformation was targeted at young people - telling them COVID dangers were overblown for their age group. Well, it appears that roughly 20% of people who lost their sense of smell during early COVID may never get it back. nyulangone.org/news/while-i...
Trump wants Epstein files related to Democrats released but not Republicans. What a vile partisan hack.
How about releasing the Epstein files related to the man who is currently in charge of the United States government.
How about releasing the Epstein files related to the man who is currently in charge of the United States government.
December 29, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Trump wants Epstein files related to Democrats released but not Republicans. What a vile partisan hack.
How about releasing the Epstein files related to the man who is currently in charge of the United States government.
How about releasing the Epstein files related to the man who is currently in charge of the United States government.
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Issa Rae Canceled her sold-out show at Kennedy Center after Donald Trump was named Chair.
Lin-Manuel Miranda cancelled "Hamilton," saying: “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center.”
Thanks to two artists with a spine. 👍
Lin-Manuel Miranda cancelled "Hamilton," saying: “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center.”
Thanks to two artists with a spine. 👍
December 29, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Issa Rae Canceled her sold-out show at Kennedy Center after Donald Trump was named Chair.
Lin-Manuel Miranda cancelled "Hamilton," saying: “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center.”
Thanks to two artists with a spine. 👍
Lin-Manuel Miranda cancelled "Hamilton," saying: “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center.”
Thanks to two artists with a spine. 👍
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It's so good.
December 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It's so good.
Issa Rae Canceled her sold-out show at Kennedy Center after Donald Trump was named Chair.
Lin-Manuel Miranda cancelled "Hamilton," saying: “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center.”
Thanks to two artists with a spine. 👍
Lin-Manuel Miranda cancelled "Hamilton," saying: “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center.”
Thanks to two artists with a spine. 👍
December 29, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Issa Rae Canceled her sold-out show at Kennedy Center after Donald Trump was named Chair.
Lin-Manuel Miranda cancelled "Hamilton," saying: “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center.”
Thanks to two artists with a spine. 👍
Lin-Manuel Miranda cancelled "Hamilton," saying: “We’re not going to be a part of it while it is the Trump Kennedy Center.”
Thanks to two artists with a spine. 👍
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Unlike Trump & Witkoff, most Americans aren’t seeking “amazing business opportunities” for US billionaires in Russia. We just want them to stop indiscriminately bombing civilians & end their barbarian war of aggression with their horde of convicts, rapists & foreign mercenaries.
December 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Unlike Trump & Witkoff, most Americans aren’t seeking “amazing business opportunities” for US billionaires in Russia. We just want them to stop indiscriminately bombing civilians & end their barbarian war of aggression with their horde of convicts, rapists & foreign mercenaries.
It's terrific.
December 29, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It's terrific.
Nicki Minaj refusing to put out anymore albums is not the flex she thinks it is.
Perhaps she can pivot into Evangelical gospel.
apnews.com/article/nick...
Perhaps she can pivot into Evangelical gospel.
apnews.com/article/nick...
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event
Rapper Nicki Minaj has made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona. Speaking on stage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest convention, the artist praised President Donald Trump...
apnews.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Nicki Minaj refusing to put out anymore albums is not the flex she thinks it is.
Perhaps she can pivot into Evangelical gospel.
apnews.com/article/nick...
Perhaps she can pivot into Evangelical gospel.
apnews.com/article/nick...
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The Ukrainian delegation on the left
Putin’s delegation on the right-by all rights, the US flag s/b removed….
Putin’s delegation on the right-by all rights, the US flag s/b removed….
December 29, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Ukrainian delegation on the left
Putin’s delegation on the right-by all rights, the US flag s/b removed….
Putin’s delegation on the right-by all rights, the US flag s/b removed….
It's so good.
December 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It's so good.
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Don’t listen to fools or you might become one.
December 29, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Don’t listen to fools or you might become one.
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Putin is sending a message to Republicans. Give me everything I want, or I will bomb them into nothing. Instead of sending a strength message, (selling Ukraine long-range missiles). Republicans are telling Ukraine to surrender, or they will stop helping them.
www.thedailybeast.com/putin-humili...
www.thedailybeast.com/putin-humili...
Putin Humiliates Trump With Kyiv Strike on Eve of Peace Talks
The attack flies in the face of the country’s so-called “commitment to peace,” as described by Trump officials.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Putin is sending a message to Republicans. Give me everything I want, or I will bomb them into nothing. Instead of sending a strength message, (selling Ukraine long-range missiles). Republicans are telling Ukraine to surrender, or they will stop helping them.
www.thedailybeast.com/putin-humili...
www.thedailybeast.com/putin-humili...
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I'm sure the 22 million people whose healthcare premiums will triple in six days are delighted by this news, you inhuman fuck.
December 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I'm sure the 22 million people whose healthcare premiums will triple in six days are delighted by this news, you inhuman fuck.
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The vast majority of Ukrainians are Christian. Putin is murdering them as part of a violent invasion to take over their country. Why doesn't Trump give a damn about the Christians in Ukraine?
December 28, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The vast majority of Ukrainians are Christian. Putin is murdering them as part of a violent invasion to take over their country. Why doesn't Trump give a damn about the Christians in Ukraine?
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What are they going to do? Have forced performances? Sing or go to jail?
Sounds about right for Trump.
Sounds about right for Trump.
December 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
What are they going to do? Have forced performances? Sing or go to jail?
Sounds about right for Trump.
Sounds about right for Trump.