Stephanie Kennedy
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Bard College (NY)• University of Copenhagen • Former writer/editor/talent scout: London Summer Jam • Member of the Opposition • #BlueWave2026 • 2x Brain Tumor Survivor • Bluesky since Nov. 2024 🦋
Bard College (NY)• University of Copenhagen • Former writer/editor/talent scout: London Summer Jam • Member of the Opposition • #BlueWave2026 • 2x Brain Tumor Survivor • Bluesky since Nov. 2024 🦋
The Trump regime has once again been ordered to facilitate the return of a man who was wrongly “deported.”
This time Judge Brian E. Murphy of the U.S. District Court in Boston ordered the return of a Guatemalan man Trump banished to Mexico in February. The man was denied due process, and…
This time Judge Brian E. Murphy of the U.S. District Court in Boston ordered the return of a Guatemalan man Trump banished to Mexico in February. The man was denied due process, and…
May 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The Trump regime has once again been ordered to facilitate the return of a man who was wrongly “deported.”
This time Judge Brian E. Murphy of the U.S. District Court in Boston ordered the return of a Guatemalan man Trump banished to Mexico in February. The man was denied due process, and…
This time Judge Brian E. Murphy of the U.S. District Court in Boston ordered the return of a Guatemalan man Trump banished to Mexico in February. The man was denied due process, and…
…should not serve in military combat.
•Bottom Line•
Potteiger and Hegseth both belong to a religious organization called the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), which openly advocates for "a theocratic state where Christian men hold sway over government, church, and family life.”
•Bottom Line•
Potteiger and Hegseth both belong to a religious organization called the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), which openly advocates for "a theocratic state where Christian men hold sway over government, church, and family life.”
May 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
…should not serve in military combat.
•Bottom Line•
Potteiger and Hegseth both belong to a religious organization called the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), which openly advocates for "a theocratic state where Christian men hold sway over government, church, and family life.”
•Bottom Line•
Potteiger and Hegseth both belong to a religious organization called the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), which openly advocates for "a theocratic state where Christian men hold sway over government, church, and family life.”
…”sphere sovereignty”: a patriarchal system in which Christian men exclusively ascend to lead government, family, and church. “Sphere sovereignty” is system in which Christian men control three equally powerful spheres — the government, church, and family — “to maintain order and…
May 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
…”sphere sovereignty”: a patriarchal system in which Christian men exclusively ascend to lead government, family, and church. “Sphere sovereignty” is system in which Christian men control three equally powerful spheres — the government, church, and family — “to maintain order and…
…felt when told about Hegseth’s ‘invitation.’”
•Hegseth’s Churchly Homie•
The pastor of Pete Hegseth’s church in Tennessee, Brooks Potteiger, was featured as the main speaker at the inaugural Pentagon prayer service.
•Gilead Revisited•
“Pastor” Potteiger persistently promotes the concept of…
•Hegseth’s Churchly Homie•
The pastor of Pete Hegseth’s church in Tennessee, Brooks Potteiger, was featured as the main speaker at the inaugural Pentagon prayer service.
•Gilead Revisited•
“Pastor” Potteiger persistently promotes the concept of…
May 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
…felt when told about Hegseth’s ‘invitation.’”
•Hegseth’s Churchly Homie•
The pastor of Pete Hegseth’s church in Tennessee, Brooks Potteiger, was featured as the main speaker at the inaugural Pentagon prayer service.
•Gilead Revisited•
“Pastor” Potteiger persistently promotes the concept of…
•Hegseth’s Churchly Homie•
The pastor of Pete Hegseth’s church in Tennessee, Brooks Potteiger, was featured as the main speaker at the inaugural Pentagon prayer service.
•Gilead Revisited•
“Pastor” Potteiger persistently promotes the concept of…
…prohibiting the U.S. government from establishing or endorsing one faith above others. (The First Amendment’s establishment clause bars government from endorsing a religion.)
The evangelical event was held in the official Pentagon auditorium, and broadcast live on the department’s…
The evangelical event was held in the official Pentagon auditorium, and broadcast live on the department’s…
May 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
…prohibiting the U.S. government from establishing or endorsing one faith above others. (The First Amendment’s establishment clause bars government from endorsing a religion.)
The evangelical event was held in the official Pentagon auditorium, and broadcast live on the department’s…
The evangelical event was held in the official Pentagon auditorium, and broadcast live on the department’s…
…Defense.
•Hegseth’s Inaugural Prayer & Worship Service•
Just days ago, Hegseth stood behind a podium bearing the logo of the Defense Department, and lead his first Pentagon prayer service by making Christian proclamations that appear to have violated the First Amendment of the Constitution —…
•Hegseth’s Inaugural Prayer & Worship Service•
Just days ago, Hegseth stood behind a podium bearing the logo of the Defense Department, and lead his first Pentagon prayer service by making Christian proclamations that appear to have violated the First Amendment of the Constitution —…
May 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
…Defense.
•Hegseth’s Inaugural Prayer & Worship Service•
Just days ago, Hegseth stood behind a podium bearing the logo of the Defense Department, and lead his first Pentagon prayer service by making Christian proclamations that appear to have violated the First Amendment of the Constitution —…
•Hegseth’s Inaugural Prayer & Worship Service•
Just days ago, Hegseth stood behind a podium bearing the logo of the Defense Department, and lead his first Pentagon prayer service by making Christian proclamations that appear to have violated the First Amendment of the Constitution —…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is using his position as a powerful public official to promote Christian nationalism — attempting to tie government to evangelical Christianity.
Hegseth has thus begun his “holy mission” by seizing control of the Pentagon to hold Christian prayer services —…
Hegseth has thus begun his “holy mission” by seizing control of the Pentagon to hold Christian prayer services —…
May 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is using his position as a powerful public official to promote Christian nationalism — attempting to tie government to evangelical Christianity.
Hegseth has thus begun his “holy mission” by seizing control of the Pentagon to hold Christian prayer services —…
Hegseth has thus begun his “holy mission” by seizing control of the Pentagon to hold Christian prayer services —…
While Trump continues to cry for white South Africans, bemoaning a bogus white genocide, House Republicans voted for massive Medicaid cuts — voted for poor and middle class Americans to die by the millions
May 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
While Trump continues to cry for white South Africans, bemoaning a bogus white genocide, House Republicans voted for massive Medicaid cuts — voted for poor and middle class Americans to die by the millions
…has only a 53-seat majority. Republicans can only afford three defections during the Senate vote and still pass the massive budget reconciliation bill.
May 23, 2025 at 1:33 AM
…has only a 53-seat majority. Republicans can only afford three defections during the Senate vote and still pass the massive budget reconciliation bill.
As many as seven GOP senators “are threatening to oppose the House bill if it limits states’ ability to receive more federal Medicaid funding through health care provider taxes and if it requires more working-class people to pay more into the program.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.)…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.)…
May 23, 2025 at 1:33 AM
As many as seven GOP senators “are threatening to oppose the House bill if it limits states’ ability to receive more federal Medicaid funding through health care provider taxes and if it requires more working-class people to pay more into the program.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.)…
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.)…
…campaigning on Musk’s behalf by claiming that Starlink is being prevented from doing business in South Africa because it is ‘too white’ and is subject to ‘strict race-based criteria.’”
Musk can often be heard amplifying white genocide lies along with asserting claims like,
“Starlink is not…
Musk can often be heard amplifying white genocide lies along with asserting claims like,
“Starlink is not…
May 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
…campaigning on Musk’s behalf by claiming that Starlink is being prevented from doing business in South Africa because it is ‘too white’ and is subject to ‘strict race-based criteria.’”
Musk can often be heard amplifying white genocide lies along with asserting claims like,
“Starlink is not…
Musk can often be heard amplifying white genocide lies along with asserting claims like,
“Starlink is not…
…rule.
Multiple right-wing groups in South Africa — like AfriForum — have boasted about their access to Trump. Leaders of these so-called “civil society groups” say they have access to the Trump regime, and over the last few days they have repeatedly said they are speaking with the U.S…
Multiple right-wing groups in South Africa — like AfriForum — have boasted about their access to Trump. Leaders of these so-called “civil society groups” say they have access to the Trump regime, and over the last few days they have repeatedly said they are speaking with the U.S…
May 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
…rule.
Multiple right-wing groups in South Africa — like AfriForum — have boasted about their access to Trump. Leaders of these so-called “civil society groups” say they have access to the Trump regime, and over the last few days they have repeatedly said they are speaking with the U.S…
Multiple right-wing groups in South Africa — like AfriForum — have boasted about their access to Trump. Leaders of these so-called “civil society groups” say they have access to the Trump regime, and over the last few days they have repeatedly said they are speaking with the U.S…
…group — caught Trump’s attention during his first term, and has been lobbying him for years. Members of the extremist group claim white farmers in South Africa are being murdered for political ends and to seize their land.
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) civil rights organization…
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) civil rights organization…
May 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
…group — caught Trump’s attention during his first term, and has been lobbying him for years. Members of the extremist group claim white farmers in South Africa are being murdered for political ends and to seize their land.
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) civil rights organization…
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) civil rights organization…
…America. Members of the White ethnic minority that once led South Africa's brutal apartheid regime are Elon Musk’s people — and Musk’s people are Trump’s people.
Be aware, however, that Trump has many more white supremacist allies in and from South Africa.
AfriForum — an Afrikaner rights…
Be aware, however, that Trump has many more white supremacist allies in and from South Africa.
AfriForum — an Afrikaner rights…
May 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
…America. Members of the White ethnic minority that once led South Africa's brutal apartheid regime are Elon Musk’s people — and Musk’s people are Trump’s people.
Be aware, however, that Trump has many more white supremacist allies in and from South Africa.
AfriForum — an Afrikaner rights…
Be aware, however, that Trump has many more white supremacist allies in and from South Africa.
AfriForum — an Afrikaner rights…
Trump’s Oval Office ambush of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa came as no surprise. Trump was on a mission to relay talking points from leaders of Afrikaner lobbying groups. (Engaging in constructive diplomacy was never Trump’s goal.)
And of course Trump is luring Afrikaners to live in…
And of course Trump is luring Afrikaners to live in…
May 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Trump’s Oval Office ambush of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa came as no surprise. Trump was on a mission to relay talking points from leaders of Afrikaner lobbying groups. (Engaging in constructive diplomacy was never Trump’s goal.)
And of course Trump is luring Afrikaners to live in…
And of course Trump is luring Afrikaners to live in…
…shut down the entire department without congressional approval.
"The Department must be able to carry out its functions and its obligations," as well as "other relevant statutes as mandated by Congress," Judge Joun wrote in the preliminary injunction.
"The Department must be able to carry out its functions and its obligations," as well as "other relevant statutes as mandated by Congress," Judge Joun wrote in the preliminary injunction.
May 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
…shut down the entire department without congressional approval.
"The Department must be able to carry out its functions and its obligations," as well as "other relevant statutes as mandated by Congress," Judge Joun wrote in the preliminary injunction.
"The Department must be able to carry out its functions and its obligations," as well as "other relevant statutes as mandated by Congress," Judge Joun wrote in the preliminary injunction.
•••••BREAKING•••••
A federal judge has blocked Trump’s executive order dismantling the Department of Education, ordering the agency to reinstate more than 1,300 fired employees.
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled that the Trump regime’s mass firings were unlawful — a clear effort to…
A federal judge has blocked Trump’s executive order dismantling the Department of Education, ordering the agency to reinstate more than 1,300 fired employees.
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled that the Trump regime’s mass firings were unlawful — a clear effort to…
May 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
•••••BREAKING•••••
A federal judge has blocked Trump’s executive order dismantling the Department of Education, ordering the agency to reinstate more than 1,300 fired employees.
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled that the Trump regime’s mass firings were unlawful — a clear effort to…
A federal judge has blocked Trump’s executive order dismantling the Department of Education, ordering the agency to reinstate more than 1,300 fired employees.
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled that the Trump regime’s mass firings were unlawful — a clear effort to…
…as late as June 6.
May 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
…as late as June 6.
…disease. The measles virus spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes, or talks.
The virus lingers in the air (and on surfaces) for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves the area.
Anyone who was exposed at the Shakira concert could develop symptoms…
The virus lingers in the air (and on surfaces) for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves the area.
Anyone who was exposed at the Shakira concert could develop symptoms…
May 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
…disease. The measles virus spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, sneezes, or talks.
The virus lingers in the air (and on surfaces) for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves the area.
Anyone who was exposed at the Shakira concert could develop symptoms…
The virus lingers in the air (and on surfaces) for up to 2 hours after an infected person leaves the area.
Anyone who was exposed at the Shakira concert could develop symptoms…
•••••MEASLES ALERT•••••
Health officials are warning of probable measles exposure at the Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium that took place on May 15 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A person infected with the highly contagious disease attended the concert.
Reminder: Measles is an airborne…
Health officials are warning of probable measles exposure at the Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium that took place on May 15 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A person infected with the highly contagious disease attended the concert.
Reminder: Measles is an airborne…
May 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
•••••MEASLES ALERT•••••
Health officials are warning of probable measles exposure at the Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium that took place on May 15 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A person infected with the highly contagious disease attended the concert.
Reminder: Measles is an airborne…
Health officials are warning of probable measles exposure at the Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium that took place on May 15 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A person infected with the highly contagious disease attended the concert.
Reminder: Measles is an airborne…
…swiftly by the dismissal of these trespassing charges a mere 13 days later, suggests a worrying misstep by your office,” Espinosa told the federal prosecutors, directing pointed criticism at interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba.
“An arrest, particularly of a public…
“An arrest, particularly of a public…
May 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
…swiftly by the dismissal of these trespassing charges a mere 13 days later, suggests a worrying misstep by your office,” Espinosa told the federal prosecutors, directing pointed criticism at interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba.
“An arrest, particularly of a public…
“An arrest, particularly of a public…
…baseless arrest of Mayor Baraka occurred outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, NJ. — where the mayor and three members of Congress were simply attempting to fulfill their professional duties as government officials.
“The hasty arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, followed…
“The hasty arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, followed…
May 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
…baseless arrest of Mayor Baraka occurred outside Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, NJ. — where the mayor and three members of Congress were simply attempting to fulfill their professional duties as government officials.
“The hasty arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, followed…
“The hasty arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, followed…
The misdemeanor trespassing charge absurdly leveled against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has officially been dismissed.
Federal magistrate judge Andre Espinosa scolded federal prosecutors for more than five minutes, calling the entire situation “embarrassing.”
The politically motivated,…
Federal magistrate judge Andre Espinosa scolded federal prosecutors for more than five minutes, calling the entire situation “embarrassing.”
The politically motivated,…
May 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
The misdemeanor trespassing charge absurdly leveled against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has officially been dismissed.
Federal magistrate judge Andre Espinosa scolded federal prosecutors for more than five minutes, calling the entire situation “embarrassing.”
The politically motivated,…
Federal magistrate judge Andre Espinosa scolded federal prosecutors for more than five minutes, calling the entire situation “embarrassing.”
The politically motivated,…
…that government officials view as unacceptable and impermissible.
As the ACLU emphasizes, “criticizing U.S. foreign policy, or voicing any other opinion, is protected by the First Amendment—no matter your immigration status.”
As the ACLU emphasizes, “criticizing U.S. foreign policy, or voicing any other opinion, is protected by the First Amendment—no matter your immigration status.”
May 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
…that government officials view as unacceptable and impermissible.
As the ACLU emphasizes, “criticizing U.S. foreign policy, or voicing any other opinion, is protected by the First Amendment—no matter your immigration status.”
As the ACLU emphasizes, “criticizing U.S. foreign policy, or voicing any other opinion, is protected by the First Amendment—no matter your immigration status.”