Stephens
@stephenswithaph.bsky.social
Pro democracy. Anti Trump/MAGA. Southerner (blue dot in a red state). Dog lover. Will block all bots, trolls & MAGA.
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One CEO called the idea a “disgusting insult” and “economic genocide against the Gen Z generation.” 👀
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November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
One CEO called the idea a “disgusting insult” and “economic genocide against the Gen Z generation.” 👀
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Whistleblower documents indicate the Jeffrey Epstein associate is preparing a “commutation application” for Trump.
Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks Commutation From Trump, Democrats Claim
Whistleblower documents indicate the Jeffrey Epstein associate is preparing a “commutation application” for Trump.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Whistleblower documents indicate the Jeffrey Epstein associate is preparing a “commutation application” for Trump.
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Since 2020, I have been fighting for mail-in voting and the GOP has been fighting against it. A critical court case is now going before the U.S. Supreme Court. I can assure you that I will be there fighting hard to ensure every lawful ballot counts.
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Since 2020, I have been fighting for mail-in voting and the GOP has been fighting against it. A critical court case is now going before the U.S. Supreme Court. I can assure you that I will be there fighting hard to ensure every lawful ballot counts.
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My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
My ACA current plan is going from $385/mo to $821/mo.
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Democrats reveal whistleblower details of Ghislaine Maxwell prison ‘luxuries’
In a letter to the president, House Democrats say Maxwell’s treatment as she prepares a clemency request makes the convicted sex offender look like a “guest at a Trump hotel.”
In a letter to the president, House Democrats say Maxwell’s treatment as she prepares a clemency request makes the convicted sex offender look like a “guest at a Trump hotel.”
Democrats reveal whistleblower details of Ghislaine Maxwell prison ‘luxuries’
In a letter to the president, House Democrats say Maxwell’s treatment as she prepares a clemency request makes the convicted sex offender look like a “guest at a Trump hotel.”
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November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Democrats reveal whistleblower details of Ghislaine Maxwell prison ‘luxuries’
In a letter to the president, House Democrats say Maxwell’s treatment as she prepares a clemency request makes the convicted sex offender look like a “guest at a Trump hotel.”
In a letter to the president, House Democrats say Maxwell’s treatment as she prepares a clemency request makes the convicted sex offender look like a “guest at a Trump hotel.”
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Trump to air traffic controllers: "For those that did nothing but complain, and took time off, even though everyone knew they would be paid, IN FULL, shortly into the future, I am NOT HAPPY WITH YOU. You didn’t step up to help the U.S.A. against the FAKE DEMOCRAT ATTACK"
November 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Trump to air traffic controllers: "For those that did nothing but complain, and took time off, even though everyone knew they would be paid, IN FULL, shortly into the future, I am NOT HAPPY WITH YOU. You didn’t step up to help the U.S.A. against the FAKE DEMOCRAT ATTACK"
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Do not fall for the settled law bs again, folks. Trump & the republicans will never stop coming for marriage equality. Never.
It's good news that the court is not going to be reconsidering Obergefell this term...but the emphasis in that sentence should fall on THIS TERM. There is absolutely no reason to believe that this court won't change its mind in the future, just as they did with Roe.
November 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Do not fall for the settled law bs again, folks. Trump & the republicans will never stop coming for marriage equality. Never.
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"The reality is that nobody gets far in politics without ambition. And another reality is that women get attacked for ambition in a way men rarely do." www.thebulwark.com/p/michigan-s...
This State Will Determine If Dems Win the Senate—and Give an MRI of Their Soul
A three-way contest for the nomination in Michigan is a microcosm of the debate over the party’s future.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"The reality is that nobody gets far in politics without ambition. And another reality is that women get attacked for ambition in a way men rarely do." www.thebulwark.com/p/michigan-s...
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There are two big problems with the “the Dem strategy wasn’t working argument.” One is that it was. The other is that changing the strategy did not require capitulation.
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
There are two big problems with the “the Dem strategy wasn’t working argument.” One is that it was. The other is that changing the strategy did not require capitulation.
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“I swore an oath to the Constitution, not a person," she says. "I just really, really implore my peers and everybody outside looking in, to just think about that. Really think about that, and think about what that means. And if there are questions, ask them. Keep talking."
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“I swore an oath to the Constitution, not a person," she says. "I just really, really implore my peers and everybody outside looking in, to just think about that. Really think about that, and think about what that means. And if there are questions, ask them. Keep talking."
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People took time off during the shutdown because their bills didn’t disappear. People literally had to call out so they could drive uber or donate plasma so they didn’t lose their cars and homes
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
People took time off during the shutdown because their bills didn’t disappear. People literally had to call out so they could drive uber or donate plasma so they didn’t lose their cars and homes
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Ds universally furious at 8 senators who helped broker the shutdown-ending deal without any concessions, as well as at party’s leadership over perception it failed to stop the deal. ...There are calls for political retribution and resignations.... WTF did they expect?
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Democrats Are So Angry, One Senator Faces Blowback From Her Daughter
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November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Ds universally furious at 8 senators who helped broker the shutdown-ending deal without any concessions, as well as at party’s leadership over perception it failed to stop the deal. ...There are calls for political retribution and resignations.... WTF did they expect?
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
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🚨BREAKING: In a win for Wisconsin voters, a state judge vacated a ruling that would have forced election officials to conduct mass citizenship checks — a move voting rights advocates warned could have wrongly purged some citizens from the rolls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
In a Win for Voters, Wisconsin Judge Withdraws Anti-Voting Order on Proof of Citizenship
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a win for Wisconsin voters, a state judge vacated a ruling that would have forced election officials to conduct mass citizenship checks — a move voting rights advocates warned could have wrongly purged some citizens from the rolls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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NEW: Jan 6 riot defendant arrested outside a Burger King in Cicero, Illinois.
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
High-profile Jan. 6 defendant facing charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting woman
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM
NEW: Jan 6 riot defendant arrested outside a Burger King in Cicero, Illinois.
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
Prosecutors allege a DNA test in August linked him to 2018 kidnapping and sex assault
Just filed:
www.cbsnews.com/news/high-pr...
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The hemp farmers forgot to give Trump a piece of the action. Cut him in for 20% and this all goes away.
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The hemp farmers forgot to give Trump a piece of the action. Cut him in for 20% and this all goes away.
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Tapper: You sell trump kneepads—
Newsom: Signature series. Sold out at the moment. Because people have sold out and because universities have been selling out, because law firms have been selling out, because corporate leaders have been selling out, people are selling out this country.
Newsom: Signature series. Sold out at the moment. Because people have sold out and because universities have been selling out, because law firms have been selling out, because corporate leaders have been selling out, people are selling out this country.
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Tapper: You sell trump kneepads—
Newsom: Signature series. Sold out at the moment. Because people have sold out and because universities have been selling out, because law firms have been selling out, because corporate leaders have been selling out, people are selling out this country.
Newsom: Signature series. Sold out at the moment. Because people have sold out and because universities have been selling out, because law firms have been selling out, because corporate leaders have been selling out, people are selling out this country.
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SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
November 11, 2025 at 12:16 AM
SEATTLE!!!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
We’ve now taken the lead by 91 votes! 🤯 This thing is certainly not over! Over 1,000 ballots have been challenged, so if you haven’t tracked your ballot yet get on it! Our trusty volunteers have been working hard to "cure" ballots so they count! We're so close!
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You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon the time will tell
You
Telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
I was raised here in this living hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon the time will tell
You
Telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
Takin' It to the Streets (2006 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Doobie Brothers - Topic
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November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon the time will tell
You
Telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
I was raised here in this living hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon the time will tell
You
Telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets
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🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee my law firm has filed to intervene to defend the new California congressional map from attack. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
🚨 Tangipa et al v. Newsom et al
Learn more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee my law firm has filed to intervene to defend the new California congressional map from attack. www.democracydocket.com/cases/califo...
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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The official White House account posted a video of him dropping diarrhea on the American people. Don’t f*cking tell me about respecting the office of the US presidency. He has fully desecrated the entire executive branch.
November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The official White House account posted a video of him dropping diarrhea on the American people. Don’t f*cking tell me about respecting the office of the US presidency. He has fully desecrated the entire executive branch.
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Exactly right. Why should we respect a president who doesn’t respect the constitution he swore an oath to uphold?
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Exactly right. Why should we respect a president who doesn’t respect the constitution he swore an oath to uphold?
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From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.