Stephen Thornber
@stephenthornber.bsky.social
Fun-loving pro-human. Enjoys good vibes, deep thoughts, great conversation, and exploring the planet. Detests lies, corruption, and the morally bankrupt.
Pinned
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With government services frozen and federal workers told to stay home, the ultimate symbol of political disconnect is now a construction site: a wrecking crew is actively demolishing parts of the historic East Wing to make way for President Trump's multi-million dollar ballroom.
October 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
With government services frozen and federal workers told to stay home, the ultimate symbol of political disconnect is now a construction site: a wrecking crew is actively demolishing parts of the historic East Wing to make way for President Trump's multi-million dollar ballroom.
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This is a grassroots campaign:
“Abughazaleh reports over $1.1 million in individual contributions under $200, making up around 74% of her contribution totals.
In contrast, over 90% of Biss’ campaign contributions come from big-money donations of over $200.”
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/20/c...
“Abughazaleh reports over $1.1 million in individual contributions under $200, making up around 74% of her contribution totals.
In contrast, over 90% of Biss’ campaign contributions come from big-money donations of over $200.”
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/20/c...
Biss and Abughazleh neck-and-neck in Democratic primary
Over the past three months, 17 active Democratic candidates for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District reported a total of $4.7 million flooding into the competitive race. All the congressional candidat...
dailynorthwestern.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This is a grassroots campaign:
“Abughazaleh reports over $1.1 million in individual contributions under $200, making up around 74% of her contribution totals.
In contrast, over 90% of Biss’ campaign contributions come from big-money donations of over $200.”
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/20/c...
“Abughazaleh reports over $1.1 million in individual contributions under $200, making up around 74% of her contribution totals.
In contrast, over 90% of Biss’ campaign contributions come from big-money donations of over $200.”
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/10/20/c...
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Pete Hegseth conducted a live fire exercise over I-5 as part of a made-for-Fox stunt for him and Vance which had a misfire that struck a Highway Patrol vehicle and could have killed people?
Who could have foreseen this?
Who could have foreseen this?
October 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Pete Hegseth conducted a live fire exercise over I-5 as part of a made-for-Fox stunt for him and Vance which had a misfire that struck a Highway Patrol vehicle and could have killed people?
Who could have foreseen this?
Who could have foreseen this?
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Anand Giridharadas to Andrew Cuomo: "First of all, governor, it's 'Mamdani.' This is a very big, diverse city you want to lead. We should get the names right."
October 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Anand Giridharadas to Andrew Cuomo: "First of all, governor, it's 'Mamdani.' This is a very big, diverse city you want to lead. We should get the names right."
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The turnout at No Kings rallies across Illinois’ Ninth District and the country gave me hope for the future of our democracy.
Stay tuned for more clips from my conversations with voters!
Stay tuned for more clips from my conversations with voters!
October 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The turnout at No Kings rallies across Illinois’ Ninth District and the country gave me hope for the future of our democracy.
Stay tuned for more clips from my conversations with voters!
Stay tuned for more clips from my conversations with voters!
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omg!
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
omg!
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Just arrived on the scene at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. Here less than 10 minutes when agents charged out of the facility and used a pale yellow gas that caused tears and coughing in crowd members. Also shot munitions at those retreating.
October 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Just arrived on the scene at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. Here less than 10 minutes when agents charged out of the facility and used a pale yellow gas that caused tears and coughing in crowd members. Also shot munitions at those retreating.
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Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
October 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hi, I'm the ProPublica reporter who's been tracking an unusual stat: U.S. citizens grabbed by immigration agents.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
I did it because the government isn’t.
This is what I found.
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Andrew did not explicitly mention his alleged ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a statement Friday, but noted he denies “the accusations against me.”
Prince Andrew Gives Up Royal Titles Following Scrutiny Around Epstein Connections
Andrew did not explicitly mention his alleged ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a statement Friday, but noted he denies “the accusations against me.”
www.forbes.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Andrew did not explicitly mention his alleged ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a statement Friday, but noted he denies “the accusations against me.”
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An astonishingly large crowd!
Chicago
Chicago
October 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
An astonishingly large crowd!
Chicago
Chicago
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No kid should ever have to protest or advocate for their friends’ basic humanity.
But they’re standing up at No Kings anyway.
But they’re standing up at No Kings anyway.
October 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
No kid should ever have to protest or advocate for their friends’ basic humanity.
But they’re standing up at No Kings anyway.
But they’re standing up at No Kings anyway.
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We’re back at the Broadview Processing Center protesting ICE this morning.
The good news? They tore down the unlawful fence we demanded come down.
The bad news? We’re still lacking accountability, transparency, and our First Amendment rights.
Join us today at 1930 Beach Street. See you soon.
The good news? They tore down the unlawful fence we demanded come down.
The bad news? We’re still lacking accountability, transparency, and our First Amendment rights.
Join us today at 1930 Beach Street. See you soon.
October 17, 2025 at 1:06 PM
We’re back at the Broadview Processing Center protesting ICE this morning.
The good news? They tore down the unlawful fence we demanded come down.
The bad news? We’re still lacking accountability, transparency, and our First Amendment rights.
Join us today at 1930 Beach Street. See you soon.
The good news? They tore down the unlawful fence we demanded come down.
The bad news? We’re still lacking accountability, transparency, and our First Amendment rights.
Join us today at 1930 Beach Street. See you soon.
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Cops led us into the street as the new “protest zone” and then beat us repeatedly.
Got hit in the face with a baton. Leaving to pick up my friends who were arrested.
Stay safe out there.
Got hit in the face with a baton. Leaving to pick up my friends who were arrested.
Stay safe out there.
October 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Cops led us into the street as the new “protest zone” and then beat us repeatedly.
Got hit in the face with a baton. Leaving to pick up my friends who were arrested.
Stay safe out there.
Got hit in the face with a baton. Leaving to pick up my friends who were arrested.
Stay safe out there.
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This is potentially a massive story. Did DOJ plan for survivors? Do they have sufficient evidence to prosecute? What is US jurisdiction to prosecute? Where will they go next? When is their court date? Will they be indicted? Held at Gitmo? Returned to Venezuela? Be Epsteined?
October 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This is potentially a massive story. Did DOJ plan for survivors? Do they have sufficient evidence to prosecute? What is US jurisdiction to prosecute? Where will they go next? When is their court date? Will they be indicted? Held at Gitmo? Returned to Venezuela? Be Epsteined?
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This is such a BS. George Santos spent less than 4 mo of a 7 yr sentence and is a free man as of today
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Trump commutes 7-year prison sentence of former Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case
President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity th...
www.pbs.org
October 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This is such a BS. George Santos spent less than 4 mo of a 7 yr sentence and is a free man as of today
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
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This morning, I was hit in the face by a baton.
I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end.
I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end.
October 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This morning, I was hit in the face by a baton.
I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end.
I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end.
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It must really make everyone working at US Attorneys Offices around the country and DOJ, from prosecutors to staff, proud to know that you serve under an admin that has wiped out the convictions and/or sentences of every Republican convicted of a crime over the last decade.
October 17, 2025 at 10:44 PM
It must really make everyone working at US Attorneys Offices around the country and DOJ, from prosecutors to staff, proud to know that you serve under an admin that has wiped out the convictions and/or sentences of every Republican convicted of a crime over the last decade.
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🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2
October 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2
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I’m horrified to hear that two people were kidnapped by ICE in Evanston this morning.
There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.
There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.
October 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I’m horrified to hear that two people were kidnapped by ICE in Evanston this morning.
There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.
There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.
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After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him
Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.
www.miamiherald.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Depraved.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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Make your plans to attend a #NoKings event on Saturday, October 18th. Millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.
Please join in! You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
Please join in! You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
www.nokings.org
October 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Make your plans to attend a #NoKings event on Saturday, October 18th. Millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.
Please join in! You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
Please join in! You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org
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Downtown Detroit will awaken with dances and drum beats to honor Indigenous culture and resilience. For the first time in over 30 years, there will be a powwow downtown.The Powwow will take place in Hart Plaza on Monday, October 13, from noon to 6 p.m.
www.michiganpublic.org/arts-life/20...
www.michiganpublic.org/arts-life/20...
Powwow returns to downtown Detroit for first time in 30+ years
For the first time in more than 30 years, downtown Detroit will host a powwow. Drummers, dancers, and vendors will be in Hart Plaza Monday from noon to 6 p.m.
www.michiganpublic.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Downtown Detroit will awaken with dances and drum beats to honor Indigenous culture and resilience. For the first time in over 30 years, there will be a powwow downtown.The Powwow will take place in Hart Plaza on Monday, October 13, from noon to 6 p.m.
www.michiganpublic.org/arts-life/20...
www.michiganpublic.org/arts-life/20...
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This is what it looks like when your community stands up.
October 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This is what it looks like when your community stands up.
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Here is a reporter who deserves to be remembered.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-jo...
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Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna posthumously named Press Freedom Hero
The IPI said Roshchyna's death on Sept. 19, 2024 "exposed the brutal treatment suffered by the dozens of Ukrainian journalists unjustly held by Russian authorities, and brought new urgency to the need...
kyivindependent.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Here is a reporter who deserves to be remembered.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-jo...
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-jo...