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Stephen Carr Hampton

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Cherokee/Choctaw (enrolled citizen ᏣᎳᎩ Cherokee Nation - Osiyo, relatives!) Writer - Native issues past & present; birds; climate change; maybe other topics too

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Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Nov 9

Osiyo #INDIGENOUS relatives. My book project, 1491-present, is now with a complete manuscript and interested agents!

I'M LOOKING FOR NATIVE REVIEWERS - 'Nish, Haud., Diné, Pueblo. Will pay you for your time. Details here. Be part of the project!
wado,

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Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 2d

The US media is fawning over Trump. This article - despite its headline - makes clear that Qatar, Tony Blair, and others played key roles in the negotiations. I'm hearing nothing on that from even NPR.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

‘Trump is like a juggernaut’: how the Gaza ceasefire deal was done

Sidelines chat at UN was turning point for US president, but others also have right to claim role in end of two-year war

www.theguardian.com

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Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 2d

I just gave a keynote to students about grad schools in env studies. I interviewed 16 profs/students for it. Funding cuts has reduced the # of new grad students 50-90% across many major universities.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 2d

I’m looking forward to the media’s deep dive into the history of Black people and mortgages. Waiting…

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 4d

My people know a story about two generals who took a stand. They were sent to deport us, but then sought to protect us, and, in the end, walked away from the Trail of Tears.

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The generals who refused

They walked away from the Trail of Tears

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Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 4d

This is not just unethical journalism, it's unethical propaganda.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 14d

You can’t reform a culture at an agency that big. All of ICE and the border patrol needs to be dismantled and re-designed.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 15d

The sudden cancellation of aid. Three million children may die. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/o...

Opinion | Trump’s Most Lethal Policy

www.nytimes.com

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Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 18d

He tells them this because they allow immigrants, and he’s saying this to a world where fertility rates are falling and will continue to fall. Most nations will be competing for immigrants to sustain their labor force, and the US will be at the end of the line.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 20d

A brief history of white Christian terrorism in the US.

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Black boys and white savages

When right-wing violence in America really got started

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Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 21d

To the average person, saying that picking up a bag with $50,000 in cash is insufficient evidence of a bribe SIMPLY DOES NOT PASS THE RED FACE TEST.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 22d

Registration is still open for this great day of meeting cool young people (not me!). Actually taking ages 13-30 now. I'm looking forward to an inspiring day!

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 24d

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Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · 24d

The US is now officially anti-Antifa.

Is there a shorter way of saying that?

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Sep 11

He will be remembered for his hate.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Sep 10

Some of the murderers running the shooting alley at the food distribution centers in Gaza. They should all face war crimes at The Hague.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Anti-Islamic US biker gang members run security at deadly Gaza aid sites

BBC identifies members of Infidels MC gang hired as armed security at US and Israel-backed aid sites.

www.bbc.com

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Sep 7

schampton.substack.com/p/war-has-al...

Since the War Dept was re-named Dept of Defense in 1946, it has fought in Guat., Leb., Korea, Cuba, Haiti, Vietnam, Laos, Dom Rep, Cambodia, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Grenada, Libya, Panama, Kuwait, Iraq, Somalia, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Yemen, Pakistan, Syria...

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Sep 7

Threatening to napalm Chicago is not gonna win him the Nobel Peace Prize.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Sep 5

Department of War has always been the most accurate name.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Sep 5

I’m watching these clips of the senators grilling RFK Jr and I just gotta say, he looks like a very sickly man. What is he taking?

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Sep 4

"DHS says ICE officers are facing an 830 percent increase in assaults."

This is BAD MATH.
If only 1 ICE guy was assaulted per day in the past, and now 8 get a hoagie thrown at them, that's an 800% increase. But WAPO doesn't explain this and ICE doesn't provide the baseline. + they deserve it.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Sep 2

Gonna cover it all, from Sacagawea to AviList. Tuesday, Sept 9, 7pm PT. Registration required: birdallianceoregon.org/event/nature...

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Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Sep 1

A life sentence for a 62-yr-old divinity student? www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/w...

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Aug 28

They were citizens of the Umatilla, Cayuse, and Walla Walla tribes who were pulled over by ICE.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Aug 26

I’m guessing this is the first time Republicans have been concerned over the mortgage rates available to Black people.

Stephen Carr Hampton @stephencarrhampton.bsky.social · Aug 25

They say they are going to deport him to Uganda. Such brazen injustice and impunity threatens us all. Don't talk to me about protests, petitions, and clever slogans on signs. When you're ready to surround the White House with 200,000 people, I'll join.