Stephanie Certain Matz
@scmatz.bsky.social
Writer, seeker, lifelong worker to lift up justice, peace, democracy. No longer the “force of nature” someone once called me, still I keep going.
The DOL’s “Project Firewall” is going after employers with H-1B employees. (Google it.) They have created these images to use on socials media. What do you see here? What don’t you see? DOL is clearly depicting the society the administration wants to (re)create.
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
The DOL’s “Project Firewall” is going after employers with H-1B employees. (Google it.) They have created these images to use on socials media. What do you see here? What don’t you see? DOL is clearly depicting the society the administration wants to (re)create.
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TOMORROW: Join my Tele-Town Hall at 6:30 pm CT.
Bring your questions about the government shutdown and what’s happening in Washington.
Bring your questions about the government shutdown and what’s happening in Washington.
October 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
TOMORROW: Join my Tele-Town Hall at 6:30 pm CT.
Bring your questions about the government shutdown and what’s happening in Washington.
Bring your questions about the government shutdown and what’s happening in Washington.
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Speaker Johnson canceled House votes this week because he'd rather shut down the government than negotiate with Democrats.
I'm in DC to work towards a government funding package that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people.
I'm in DC to work towards a government funding package that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people.
September 29, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Speaker Johnson canceled House votes this week because he'd rather shut down the government than negotiate with Democrats.
I'm in DC to work towards a government funding package that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people.
I'm in DC to work towards a government funding package that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people.
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Volunteers for SeanCasten gathered with him today to kick off his re-election campaign. Stay tuned for info on more petitioning events ahead. Now’s the time to get Sean on the ballot!
August 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Volunteers for SeanCasten gathered with him today to kick off his re-election campaign. Stay tuned for info on more petitioning events ahead. Now’s the time to get Sean on the ballot!
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Join Rep. Sean Casten as he kicks off his campaign for a 5th term in Congress. Info below. RSVP at secure.actblue.com/donate/kicko... Location will be provided with confirmation.
July 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Join Rep. Sean Casten as he kicks off his campaign for a 5th term in Congress. Info below. RSVP at secure.actblue.com/donate/kicko... Location will be provided with confirmation.
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UPDATE: My upcoming town hall has reached capacity and registration is now closed. I appreciate everyone’s interest and am working to get another one on the books soon. Stay tuned for updates!
July 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
UPDATE: My upcoming town hall has reached capacity and registration is now closed. I appreciate everyone’s interest and am working to get another one on the books soon. Stay tuned for updates!
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On Sunday, August 10 at 10:00 am, my office is hosting a commemoration to recognize veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service. Each participating veteran or family member will be honored with a commemorative lapel pin as a token of the nation’s gratitude. casten.house.gov/vietnam-vete...
July 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On Sunday, August 10 at 10:00 am, my office is hosting a commemoration to recognize veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service. Each participating veteran or family member will be honored with a commemorative lapel pin as a token of the nation’s gratitude. casten.house.gov/vietnam-vete...
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This week marks the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave. 739 lives were tragically lost.
Climate change-fueled extreme weather events are far too frequent. We owe it to our grandchildren to change course and ensure that we have a habitable planet to pass on to them.
Climate change-fueled extreme weather events are far too frequent. We owe it to our grandchildren to change course and ensure that we have a habitable planet to pass on to them.
July 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave. 739 lives were tragically lost.
Climate change-fueled extreme weather events are far too frequent. We owe it to our grandchildren to change course and ensure that we have a habitable planet to pass on to them.
Climate change-fueled extreme weather events are far too frequent. We owe it to our grandchildren to change course and ensure that we have a habitable planet to pass on to them.
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Watch my full speech here: youtu.be/0HZVOJFh9XQ
GENIUS and CLARITY Acts
YouTube video by Sean Casten
youtu.be
July 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Watch my full speech here: youtu.be/0HZVOJFh9XQ
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Sean’s interview is the first ten minutes of Th e clip.
As I told WTTW last night, Trump's budget betrayal stands to make Americans hungrier, sicker, and poorer.
Watch here:
news.wttw.com/2025/07/07/i...
Watch here:
news.wttw.com/2025/07/07/i...
July 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Sean’s interview is the first ten minutes of Th e clip.
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With my favorite Republican.
July 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
With my favorite Republican.
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Join me this Thursday, July 10 for a tele-town hall.
I’ll be answering questions about the impacts of the Trump Budget Betrayal as well as my work in the 119th Congress.
I’ll be answering questions about the impacts of the Trump Budget Betrayal as well as my work in the 119th Congress.
July 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Join me this Thursday, July 10 for a tele-town hall.
I’ll be answering questions about the impacts of the Trump Budget Betrayal as well as my work in the 119th Congress.
I’ll be answering questions about the impacts of the Trump Budget Betrayal as well as my work in the 119th Congress.
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We support EPA workers! Out here with @ilepa.bsky.social @704afge.bsky.social for 30+ Chicago EPA workers (139 in the USA) put on leave after signing a letter against Trump admin efforts to politicize the EPA. Thanks for 🔥speaking @casten.house.gov @chuygarcia.house.gov @julianastratton.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We support EPA workers! Out here with @ilepa.bsky.social @704afge.bsky.social for 30+ Chicago EPA workers (139 in the USA) put on leave after signing a letter against Trump admin efforts to politicize the EPA. Thanks for 🔥speaking @casten.house.gov @chuygarcia.house.gov @julianastratton.bsky.social
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Sean Casten marched in two parades on July 4th and received a warm reception from parade goers, many of whom thanked him for his work in Congress. Thanks to all who marched with Sean in Palos Heights and Downers Grove!
July 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Sean Casten marched in two parades on July 4th and received a warm reception from parade goers, many of whom thanked him for his work in Congress. Thanks to all who marched with Sean in Palos Heights and Downers Grove!
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Why would any elected official vote for legislation that saddles the country with massive amounts of additional borrowing while simultaneously making most Americans sicker, hungrier, and poorer?
Anyone who voted for this bill should be ashamed of themselves.
Anyone who voted for this bill should be ashamed of themselves.
July 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Why would any elected official vote for legislation that saddles the country with massive amounts of additional borrowing while simultaneously making most Americans sicker, hungrier, and poorer?
Anyone who voted for this bill should be ashamed of themselves.
Anyone who voted for this bill should be ashamed of themselves.
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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
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If you've tuned into CSPAN anytime in the last 2 hours and found yourself slapping the side of the TV, wondering why the screen isn't changing, here's what's happening...
July 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
If you've tuned into CSPAN anytime in the last 2 hours and found yourself slapping the side of the TV, wondering why the screen isn't changing, here's what's happening...
From the horse’s mouth, this is what Murkowski got out of the deal (that she’s willing to talk about anyway.)
July 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From the horse’s mouth, this is what Murkowski got out of the deal (that she’s willing to talk about anyway.)
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@seancasten.bsky.social just posted a thread 🧵 discussing his impeachment vote. Find it unrolled here.
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19387...
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19387...
Thread by @SeanCasten on Thread Reader App
@SeanCasten: Because a number of folks keep asking, let’s talk about why the Democrats overwhelmingly voted to table Al Green’s motion to impeach Donald Trump. TL;DR: if you want Trump to be out of of...
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June 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
@seancasten.bsky.social just posted a thread 🧵 discussing his impeachment vote. Find it unrolled here.
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19387...
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19387...
Re the split in the Dem impeachment vote. A video below from AOC explains it procedurally.
The bill was re Iran, and even the filer said later he didn’t know if it was impeachable or not. Know that even though he’s been speaking for impeachment, Sean Casten won’t vote for a bill he hasn’t read. 1/3
The bill was re Iran, and even the filer said later he didn’t know if it was impeachable or not. Know that even though he’s been speaking for impeachment, Sean Casten won’t vote for a bill he hasn’t read. 1/3
June 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Re the split in the Dem impeachment vote. A video below from AOC explains it procedurally.
The bill was re Iran, and even the filer said later he didn’t know if it was impeachable or not. Know that even though he’s been speaking for impeachment, Sean Casten won’t vote for a bill he hasn’t read. 1/3
The bill was re Iran, and even the filer said later he didn’t know if it was impeachable or not. Know that even though he’s been speaking for impeachment, Sean Casten won’t vote for a bill he hasn’t read. 1/3
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Ten years ago, the Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized same-sex marriage across the US. I am proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community today and every day.
June 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Ten years ago, the Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized same-sex marriage across the US. I am proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community today and every day.
Military Might and Compassionate Care. Where does our country’s strength lie? THIS! ⬇️
What role should the United States take in global affairs?
My simple answer is Fezzik, the character played by André the Giant in The Princess Bride.
Watch this video to understand what I mean by that:
youtu.be/EhAN8FzQg0w
My simple answer is Fezzik, the character played by André the Giant in The Princess Bride.
Watch this video to understand what I mean by that:
youtu.be/EhAN8FzQg0w
What Is the Goal of US Foreign Policy?
YouTube video by Sean Casten
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Military Might and Compassionate Care. Where does our country’s strength lie? THIS! ⬇️
