Michael J. Stern
@michaeljstern.bsky.social
USA Today opinion columnist. Also in: Chicago Tribune; Los Angeles Times; Guardian; Boston Globe; HuffPost; Hill; NY Daily News, etc. Former federal prosecutor, state prosecutor, and defense attorney for indigent defendants. 🌊 🏳️🌈 #LGBT
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FBI attempting to schedule interviews with 6 members of Congress who made video about troops disobeying illegal orders
The FBI is attempting to schedule interviews with the six Democratic members of Congress who made a video saying troops should not obey any illegal orders.
abcnews.go.com
These six Democratic members of Congress are under no obligation to talk to the FBI.
“Pound Sand“ is the appropriate response.
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“Pound Sand“ is the appropriate response.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
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The president of the United States is insane. Full stop.
November 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The president of the United States is insane. Full stop.
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“California is taking the first steps in realizing an idea to save billions of gallons of water each year and produce enough clean energy to power a city the size of Los Angeles for nine months annually.”
November 26, 2025 at 3:33 AM
“California is taking the first steps in realizing an idea to save billions of gallons of water each year and produce enough clean energy to power a city the size of Los Angeles for nine months annually.”
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Waters: This is an important press conference that is being held to let you know what we're all doing: resisting this lowdown dirty no good filthy president
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Waters: This is an important press conference that is being held to let you know what we're all doing: resisting this lowdown dirty no good filthy president
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Martin: You see a clear pattern of Brian Mast not voting in the interests of this district. Taken all together, with the right candidate, we can absolutely flip this district blue.
November 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Martin: You see a clear pattern of Brian Mast not voting in the interests of this district. Taken all together, with the right candidate, we can absolutely flip this district blue.
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Sigh
Listen.
Vote for democrats.
Listen.
Vote for democrats.
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Sigh
Listen.
Vote for democrats.
Listen.
Vote for democrats.
Too bad the president and GOP members of Congress are not with Ukraine.
November 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Too bad the president and GOP members of Congress are not with Ukraine.
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The type of things that happen when a foolish reality TV actor appoints a petty, drunk talk show chatterbox to run our military:
November 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The type of things that happen when a foolish reality TV actor appoints a petty, drunk talk show chatterbox to run our military:
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What a week and it’s only Tuesday. See me on Jimmy Kimmel tonight to talk all about it.
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
What a week and it’s only Tuesday. See me on Jimmy Kimmel tonight to talk all about it.
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Himes: "This shows Steve Witkoff almost literally sitting side with the Russians on this ... it's unimaginable to consider the fact that you would propose a peace deal that the Ukrainians didn't even know about."
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Himes: "This shows Steve Witkoff almost literally sitting side with the Russians on this ... it's unimaginable to consider the fact that you would propose a peace deal that the Ukrainians didn't even know about."
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There is a reason why Witkoff did not want any officials with the State Dept or anyone else present during his many meetings w/Putin - he didn’t want witnesses to his treasonous behavior. Highly unusual, but makes perfect sense when you consider that he only cared about Russia.
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
There is a reason why Witkoff did not want any officials with the State Dept or anyone else present during his many meetings w/Putin - he didn’t want witnesses to his treasonous behavior. Highly unusual, but makes perfect sense when you consider that he only cared about Russia.
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It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
It says a lot about our country that the FBI had no interest in interviewing Brett Kavanaugh but wants to talk to Mark Kelly.
These six Democratic members of Congress are under no obligation to talk to the FBI.
“Pound Sand“ is the appropriate response.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
“Pound Sand“ is the appropriate response.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
FBI attempting to schedule interviews with 6 members of Congress who made video about troops disobeying illegal orders
The FBI is attempting to schedule interviews with the six Democratic members of Congress who made a video saying troops should not obey any illegal orders.
abcnews.go.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
These six Democratic members of Congress are under no obligation to talk to the FBI.
“Pound Sand“ is the appropriate response.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
“Pound Sand“ is the appropriate response.
abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics...
Kristi Noem is the one who should be held accountable with a contempt charge by the judge.
November 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Kristi Noem is the one who should be held accountable with a contempt charge by the judge.
What Putin wants, Trump gives him.
You have to ask, why was Witkoff chosen for this critically important role of special envoy to Putin? He had no diplomatic or foreign policy experience. No education on those subjects. So of all people, why him? I think what we all surmised is clear - Putin wanted Witkoff.
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 AM
What Putin wants, Trump gives him.
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This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
This is how our government has been corrupted:
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
1) Donors give huge sums to elect politicians to office
2) Elected officials rewrite rules in the donors' favor
3) Donors make huge profit
4) Repeat
We must get big money out of politics.
It is the root of our dysfunction.
I hope the trans military officers win this lawsuit.
It’s a complete injustice to fire them because they are trans and then stop them from getting their retirement.
apnews.com/article/tran...
It’s a complete injustice to fire them because they are trans and then stop them from getting their retirement.
apnews.com/article/tran...
Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay
A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force are suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military’s unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits.
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I hope the trans military officers win this lawsuit.
It’s a complete injustice to fire them because they are trans and then stop them from getting their retirement.
apnews.com/article/tran...
It’s a complete injustice to fire them because they are trans and then stop them from getting their retirement.
apnews.com/article/tran...
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Reminder to Democratic members of Congress: you are not required to speak to the FBI.
In the words of Nancy Reagan, “just say no.“
In the words of Nancy Reagan, “just say no.“
🚨BREAKING: The FBI has requested interviews with a group of Democratic lawmakers who reminded U.S. military and intelligence service members in a video last week that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
FBI Investigating Dems Who Warned Military of Unlawful Orders
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Reminder to Democratic members of Congress: you are not required to speak to the FBI.
In the words of Nancy Reagan, “just say no.“
In the words of Nancy Reagan, “just say no.“
Russia illegally invaded a democracy, Ukraine. I will never get over the fact that Trump wants Ukraine to give Russia more land that it has succeeded in taking over in the last four years of the war.
I keep coming back to the belief that Putin has some horribly damaging information about Trump.
I keep coming back to the belief that Putin has some horribly damaging information about Trump.
November 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Russia illegally invaded a democracy, Ukraine. I will never get over the fact that Trump wants Ukraine to give Russia more land that it has succeeded in taking over in the last four years of the war.
I keep coming back to the belief that Putin has some horribly damaging information about Trump.
I keep coming back to the belief that Putin has some horribly damaging information about Trump.
I feel horrible for the young children whose parents have let their crazy conspiracy theories result in their unnecessary deaths.
November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I feel horrible for the young children whose parents have let their crazy conspiracy theories result in their unnecessary deaths.
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What could go wrong?
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
What could go wrong?
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Before he took office I was pissed at Ruben Gallego, @gallego.senate.gov, for making some gratuitously disparaging comments against Pete Buttigieg.
But I have to say, Gallego is doing a great job as senator.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ruben-...
But I have to say, Gallego is doing a great job as senator.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ruben-...
'You, Sir, Are A Coward': Senate Dem Torches Hegseth Over Newly Announced Investigation
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) stood up for his colleague Monday during a bold appearance on CNN.
www.huffpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Before he took office I was pissed at Ruben Gallego, @gallego.senate.gov, for making some gratuitously disparaging comments against Pete Buttigieg.
But I have to say, Gallego is doing a great job as senator.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ruben-...
But I have to say, Gallego is doing a great job as senator.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ruben-...
Reminder to Democratic members of Congress: you are not required to speak to the FBI.
In the words of Nancy Reagan, “just say no.“
In the words of Nancy Reagan, “just say no.“
🚨BREAKING: The FBI has requested interviews with a group of Democratic lawmakers who reminded U.S. military and intelligence service members in a video last week that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
FBI Investigating Dems Who Warned Military of Unlawful Orders
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Reminder to Democratic members of Congress: you are not required to speak to the FBI.
In the words of Nancy Reagan, “just say no.“
In the words of Nancy Reagan, “just say no.“
Before he took office I was pissed at Ruben Gallego, @gallego.senate.gov, for making some gratuitously disparaging comments against Pete Buttigieg.
But I have to say, Gallego is doing a great job as senator.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ruben-...
But I have to say, Gallego is doing a great job as senator.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ruben-...
'You, Sir, Are A Coward': Senate Dem Torches Hegseth Over Newly Announced Investigation
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) stood up for his colleague Monday during a bold appearance on CNN.
www.huffpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Before he took office I was pissed at Ruben Gallego, @gallego.senate.gov, for making some gratuitously disparaging comments against Pete Buttigieg.
But I have to say, Gallego is doing a great job as senator.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ruben-...
But I have to say, Gallego is doing a great job as senator.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ruben-...