Stephen Owens
@stephenjowens.bsky.social
Passionate public education advocate--but not an acolyte. Atlantan. Dawg fan.
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Hello Bluesky! I've been here a while but I want to introduce you all to my work at Brown's Promise. (THREAD)
America's public schools are re-segregating, and are now at rates not seen since the 1970s. This is a problem that affects all corners of American life. Brown's Promise aims to fix it.
America's public schools are re-segregating, and are now at rates not seen since the 1970s. This is a problem that affects all corners of American life. Brown's Promise aims to fix it.
The effort to eliminate the income tax without admitting what taxes will increase is a perfect storm to bankrupt the state
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If Georgia drops income tax, will sales taxes rise?
How could Georgia eliminate its income tax? By relying more heavily on sales taxes to pay for government services, a survey of other states shows.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The effort to eliminate the income tax without admitting what taxes will increase is a perfect storm to bankrupt the state
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Yes I’ve heard about senate democrats, no I’m not happy about it.
In other news this is dope and I’m begging the Blanks to name the team something tangible because team names as ideas bum me out
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In other news this is dope and I’m begging the Blanks to name the team something tangible because team names as ideas bum me out
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Atlanta NWSL franchise owned by Arthur Blank may be introduced on Tuesday
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November 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Yes I’ve heard about senate democrats, no I’m not happy about it.
In other news this is dope and I’m begging the Blanks to name the team something tangible because team names as ideas bum me out
www.ajc.com/sports/2025/...
In other news this is dope and I’m begging the Blanks to name the team something tangible because team names as ideas bum me out
www.ajc.com/sports/2025/...
Found out late last night that I lost my race for school board. Below are some thoughts on what I learned and will take away from this campaign.
First, I’m so thankful for my wife who shouldered even more of the house and childcare work so that I could be out canvassing or at talks, etc.
First, I’m so thankful for my wife who shouldered even more of the house and childcare work so that I could be out canvassing or at talks, etc.
November 6, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Found out late last night that I lost my race for school board. Below are some thoughts on what I learned and will take away from this campaign.
First, I’m so thankful for my wife who shouldered even more of the house and childcare work so that I could be out canvassing or at talks, etc.
First, I’m so thankful for my wife who shouldered even more of the house and childcare work so that I could be out canvassing or at talks, etc.
Really appreciate this nuanced thinking of school choice in New Jersey here. Allowing more students to transfer between districts can help alleviate segregation, but leaders have to keep equity at the center of any expansion.
Bipartisan support could breathe new life into the state’s Interdistrict Public School Choice Program, but expansion won’t be easy, experts warn.
New Jersey’s school choice program could get a boost from the state’s next governor
Bipartisan support could breathe new life into the state’s Interdistrict Public School Choice Program, but expansion won’t be easy, experts warn.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Really appreciate this nuanced thinking of school choice in New Jersey here. Allowing more students to transfer between districts can help alleviate segregation, but leaders have to keep equity at the center of any expansion.
Gunner Stockton playing flawlessly while Carson Beck deteriorates in an attic
November 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Gunner Stockton playing flawlessly while Carson Beck deteriorates in an attic
People have asked how they could help in the lead up to the election and the answer is: please join me in doing what you can to make sure our neighbors don’t go hungry
October 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
People have asked how they could help in the lead up to the election and the answer is: please join me in doing what you can to make sure our neighbors don’t go hungry
I have to say this is special to me. At my job I've been lucky to work for talented Black women attorneys who advance racial equity and shown me how I can better listen to the needs of communities as we put forward a vision of public education that refuses to believe that separate will ever be equal
October 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I have to say this is special to me. At my job I've been lucky to work for talented Black women attorneys who advance racial equity and shown me how I can better listen to the needs of communities as we put forward a vision of public education that refuses to believe that separate will ever be equal
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You're a billionaire who wants to improve education? Pay taxes, spend advocating for decoupling public ed from property taxes, and give lots of money to make sure that children aren't hungry. You'll do a lot more good than founding another scam school trying to union bust.
October 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
You're a billionaire who wants to improve education? Pay taxes, spend advocating for decoupling public ed from property taxes, and give lots of money to make sure that children aren't hungry. You'll do a lot more good than founding another scam school trying to union bust.
Oh they’re trying to turn the school-to-prison pipeline into a river
Student handcuffed after Doritos bag mistaken for a gun by school’s AI security system
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Student handcuffed after Doritos bag mistaken for a gun by school’s AI security system | CNN
Armed police handcuffed and searched a student at a high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, this week after an AI-driven security system flagged the teen’s empty bag of chips as a possible firearm.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Oh they’re trying to turn the school-to-prison pipeline into a river
My hot take is that safeties should be worth much more than 2 points
October 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My hot take is that safeties should be worth much more than 2 points
i've never done cocaine but I've solved minute cryptic four days in a row without hints so i can imagine the high and i get why it's illegal because i'm confident i've ascended to a different plane of existence
October 23, 2025 at 1:05 PM
i've never done cocaine but I've solved minute cryptic four days in a row without hints so i can imagine the high and i get why it's illegal because i'm confident i've ascended to a different plane of existence
I wanna tell y'all about a city that has been on my mind for a minute: Remerton, GA. Remerton is in south Georgia and has been a city since 2000, It has a current population of around 1,300 people. Remerton is fascinating to me because it shows just how ridiculous school district lines can be.
October 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I wanna tell y'all about a city that has been on my mind for a minute: Remerton, GA. Remerton is in south Georgia and has been a city since 2000, It has a current population of around 1,300 people. Remerton is fascinating to me because it shows just how ridiculous school district lines can be.
The haters said I couldn’t release a high quality ad that starts with my face taking up the whole frame
October 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The haters said I couldn’t release a high quality ad that starts with my face taking up the whole frame
Someone asked what I would do about the whitewashing of American history if elected. This video is my response. Go vote y’all
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Someone asked what I would do about the whitewashing of American history if elected. This video is my response. Go vote y’all
Early voting starts today so if you could just vote for me and the democrats for PSC that’d be great
October 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Early voting starts today so if you could just vote for me and the democrats for PSC that’d be great
I stopped watching after the first drive last night, I assume Auburn scored a lot more touchdowns after that?
October 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I stopped watching after the first drive last night, I assume Auburn scored a lot more touchdowns after that?
Neat.
“Dr. Owens will be my pick for my School Board representation because we need a wonk. This man has worked on budgets from a policy standpoint for his career, and I’m ready to have someone who seems to know at least more than me sitting on that board.”
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“Dr. Owens will be my pick for my School Board representation because we need a wonk. This man has worked on budgets from a policy standpoint for his career, and I’m ready to have someone who seems to know at least more than me sitting on that board.”
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#1 to Do Business, but No Mississippi Miracle – Peach Pundit™
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October 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Neat.
“Dr. Owens will be my pick for my School Board representation because we need a wonk. This man has worked on budgets from a policy standpoint for his career, and I’m ready to have someone who seems to know at least more than me sitting on that board.”
peachpundit.com/1-to-do-busi...
“Dr. Owens will be my pick for my School Board representation because we need a wonk. This man has worked on budgets from a policy standpoint for his career, and I’m ready to have someone who seems to know at least more than me sitting on that board.”
peachpundit.com/1-to-do-busi...
Atlanta. That second T is there just for show, folks
What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?
October 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Atlanta. That second T is there just for show, folks
I got this text last night after a school board candidate debate and it’s the raddest thing. What an honor to earn someone’s trust, if even just for a vote
![A text that reads: “next time you are in Mozley Park can you bring a sign by [address redacted]. [Name redacted] and I will be voting for you. I responded “I will! And thank you!” Because I’m addicted to exclamation marks and terrified that people will not think I like them. They “liked” that message and then wrote “you won the teenager over too but she can’t vote until 2027.” And I said “that means so much to me, truly.” FIN](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ykpepupv53jmercfwprvqxmq/bafkreibslc4ogzw6nttb7za6qrwmk3mjznqlpv6k3ffu4scqdudduoujua@jpeg)
October 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I got this text last night after a school board candidate debate and it’s the raddest thing. What an honor to earn someone’s trust, if even just for a vote
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Georgia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping began October 1, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Georgia will face a $24,900 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)
October 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Georgia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping began October 1, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Georgia will face a $24,900 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)
Had some folks ask me how I will hold myself accountable to the people if I am elected to the school board. I have my own ideas (commitment to regular in-person listening sessions, etc.) but would love to hear what pragmatic ways y'all have seen local politicians can be grounded
October 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Had some folks ask me how I will hold myself accountable to the people if I am elected to the school board. I have my own ideas (commitment to regular in-person listening sessions, etc.) but would love to hear what pragmatic ways y'all have seen local politicians can be grounded
Good for Cash Jones cause it’s not his fault Mike Bobo crowned him as Mr. Forth Down against Bama
October 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Good for Cash Jones cause it’s not his fault Mike Bobo crowned him as Mr. Forth Down against Bama
Put me firmly in the “yes APS has a lot of money but the needs of our students are enormous” camp. If you wanna help hold our school board accountable to supplying all students with what they need, sign up to help canvass here: linktr.ee/owensforaps?...
October 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Put me firmly in the “yes APS has a lot of money but the needs of our students are enormous” camp. If you wanna help hold our school board accountable to supplying all students with what they need, sign up to help canvass here: linktr.ee/owensforaps?...
Imma be so mad when USA loses 0-2 to TBD
October 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Imma be so mad when USA loses 0-2 to TBD