Michael Stepney
@mikestepney.bsky.social
Live life to the fullest!!! Don’t let anyone deter you from following your dreams & ambitions! Regular person, Moderate comic book reader, Elite video game collector 😀
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
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News coverage of this has focused on the pardon of those involved in the fake electors plot.
But the pardon also extends to key figures who participated in the unauthorized breach of voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia
My reporting on the breach: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/what...
But the pardon also extends to key figures who participated in the unauthorized breach of voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia
My reporting on the breach: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/what...
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
News coverage of this has focused on the pardon of those involved in the fake electors plot.
But the pardon also extends to key figures who participated in the unauthorized breach of voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia
My reporting on the breach: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/what...
But the pardon also extends to key figures who participated in the unauthorized breach of voting systems in Coffee County, Georgia
My reporting on the breach: www.lawfaremedia.org/article/what...
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Ok. Hey “Trump officials,” keep saying this publicly. As much as you can. And tell Trump to say it as well.
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Ok. Hey “Trump officials,” keep saying this publicly. As much as you can. And tell Trump to say it as well.
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So proud to be from New Mexico today! Our Governor has called a special legislative session to ensure New Mexicans continue to get food assistance while the Trump Admin and the GOP play politics with people’s lives. Thank you, @govmlg.bsky.social, for your unwavering leadership and commitment!
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
So proud to be from New Mexico today! Our Governor has called a special legislative session to ensure New Mexicans continue to get food assistance while the Trump Admin and the GOP play politics with people’s lives. Thank you, @govmlg.bsky.social, for your unwavering leadership and commitment!
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“Nominating Elise would be like putting Trump at the top of the ticket next year and hoping everyone survives,” said one Republican operative.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“Nominating Elise would be like putting Trump at the top of the ticket next year and hoping everyone survives,” said one Republican operative.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Incredibly bittersweet to be published in Teen Vogue this weekend after devastating layoffs, including my editor for this piece. It’s about how beauty influencers have fallen into and become part of the alt-right pipeline targeting girls and women
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
The 'Womanosphere' Is Coming for Teen Girls
How beauty and wellness influencers are part of a misinformation ecosystem pushing traditional values on girls.
www.teenvogue.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Incredibly bittersweet to be published in Teen Vogue this weekend after devastating layoffs, including my editor for this piece. It’s about how beauty influencers have fallen into and become part of the alt-right pipeline targeting girls and women
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
www.teenvogue.com/story/womano...
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At this point, it’s utterly bonkers that any Democrat would trust any Republican to negotiate in good faith.
November 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
At this point, it’s utterly bonkers that any Democrat would trust any Republican to negotiate in good faith.
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A major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals, for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest.
Hack Exposes Kansas City’s Secret Police Misconduct List
A major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals, for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false…
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November 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A major breach of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department reveals, for the first time, a list of alleged officer misconduct including dishonesty, sexual harassment, excessive force, and false arrest.
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Beatings. Choking suspects until they confess. Shooting unarmed people.
On this week’s @revealnews.org, reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com reveal the years-long reign of terror of a group of sheriff’s deputies in Rankin County, Mississippi.
On this week’s @revealnews.org, reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com reveal the years-long reign of terror of a group of sheriff’s deputies in Rankin County, Mississippi.
How a ‘Goon Squad’ of Mississippi deputies got away with years of brutality
A “Goon Squad” of Rankin County sheriff’s deputies spent years brutalizing people until their reign of terror was exposed.
www.motherjones.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Beatings. Choking suspects until they confess. Shooting unarmed people.
On this week’s @revealnews.org, reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com reveal the years-long reign of terror of a group of sheriff’s deputies in Rankin County, Mississippi.
On this week’s @revealnews.org, reporters from @mississippitoday.org and @nytimes.com reveal the years-long reign of terror of a group of sheriff’s deputies in Rankin County, Mississippi.
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NEW: Few could miss that election night delivered a cascade of victories for our democracy. And while national attention understandably focused on statewide races and high-profile ballot measures, smaller contests carried an outsized impact. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The Down-Ballot Votes That Sustained The National Pro-Democracy Wave
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
NEW: Few could miss that election night delivered a cascade of victories for our democracy. And while national attention understandably focused on statewide races and high-profile ballot measures, smaller contests carried an outsized impact. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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WOW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gets a rock star welcome in Houston, Texas — greeted by cheering crowds lined up outside his rally today.
November 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
WOW: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gets a rock star welcome in Houston, Texas — greeted by cheering crowds lined up outside his rally today.
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Daily Avengers Read! Vol 3 issue 34 it’s the Avengers and Thunderbolts versus Count Nefaria in this double sized finale to this terrific storyline, by Kurt Busiek, Al Vey and the last issue of this run drawn by the great George Pérez #Avengers
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Daily Avengers Read! Vol 3 issue 34 it’s the Avengers and Thunderbolts versus Count Nefaria in this double sized finale to this terrific storyline, by Kurt Busiek, Al Vey and the last issue of this run drawn by the great George Pérez #Avengers
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🚨BREAKING: New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss the felony charges against her, arguing that President Donald Trump and his political appointees at the Department of Justice (DOJ) are selectively and vindictively prosecuting her.
‘Flagrantly Unconstitutional’: Letitia James Slams DOJ’s Political Prosecution, Asks Judge to Toss Charges
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🚨BREAKING: New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) Friday asked a federal judge to dismiss the felony charges against her, arguing that President Donald Trump and his political appointees at the Department of Justice (DOJ) are selectively and vindictively prosecuting her.
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Trump confronted on his Thanksgiving prices lies, scolded reporters mid-tantrum with Orban looking on, and capped it off with more corrupt pardons. Meanwhile, Dems call the GOP's shutdown bluff, and much more. Full Bulletin out now.
Today in Politics, Bulletin 245. 11/7/25
… Trump FINALLY got confronted today by the FACT that the Walmart Thanksgiving dinner he keeps citing to prove prices are down is only because his comparison from last year contained FEWER items, of l...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Trump confronted on his Thanksgiving prices lies, scolded reporters mid-tantrum with Orban looking on, and capped it off with more corrupt pardons. Meanwhile, Dems call the GOP's shutdown bluff, and much more. Full Bulletin out now.
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New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
New — While some states have received SNAP benefits for November and USDA is supposedly pushing through all federal payments soon, that doesn’t erase the psychological terror of the last few weeks.
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
I spoke with 20+ SNAP recipients in 16 states about preparing for a possible future with no food:
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Up in the UP, a reporter informed me that at least one local Republican elected official said that claims of rising healthcare costs is “a myth.”
Nothing about the letter you’re receiving in your hands - or the price hikes you see as you navigate open enrollment - is a myth.
Nothing about the letter you’re receiving in your hands - or the price hikes you see as you navigate open enrollment - is a myth.
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Up in the UP, a reporter informed me that at least one local Republican elected official said that claims of rising healthcare costs is “a myth.”
Nothing about the letter you’re receiving in your hands - or the price hikes you see as you navigate open enrollment - is a myth.
Nothing about the letter you’re receiving in your hands - or the price hikes you see as you navigate open enrollment - is a myth.
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Join me at 1p ET on Substack for the latest lunacy of alleged ICE abuses: www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
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LIVE SOON: The FBI is warning about ICE?
Starting Nov 6 at 1:00 PM EST
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November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join me at 1p ET on Substack for the latest lunacy of alleged ICE abuses: www.wired.com/story/fbi-wa...
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Frisco Police Media Release regarding Marshawn Kneeland.
Check on your peeps. Mental health matters. I'm not going to speculate on anything. I just want to let you all know... Mental health matters. You are important to someone. Seek help if it's needed. ♥️
Check on your peeps. Mental health matters. I'm not going to speculate on anything. I just want to let you all know... Mental health matters. You are important to someone. Seek help if it's needed. ♥️
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Frisco Police Media Release regarding Marshawn Kneeland.
Check on your peeps. Mental health matters. I'm not going to speculate on anything. I just want to let you all know... Mental health matters. You are important to someone. Seek help if it's needed. ♥️
Check on your peeps. Mental health matters. I'm not going to speculate on anything. I just want to let you all know... Mental health matters. You are important to someone. Seek help if it's needed. ♥️
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Trump tells his staff to make sure his TrumpRx drug website is successful because his name is on it. His name is already on more failed projects than anyone in history.
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Trump tells his staff to make sure his TrumpRx drug website is successful because his name is on it. His name is already on more failed projects than anyone in history.
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Nancy Pelosi's retirement, Tuesday's victories & Trump's tariffs. We're unpacking it all on Coffee with the Contrarians right now. Tune in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX_XYJU4zAQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX_XYJU4zAQ
November 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Nancy Pelosi's retirement, Tuesday's victories & Trump's tariffs. We're unpacking it all on Coffee with the Contrarians right now. Tune in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX_XYJU4zAQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX_XYJU4zAQ
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Thank you Bobbi Bittker and @americanbar.org for the nice write up! www.americanbar.org/content/dam/...
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Thank you Bobbi Bittker and @americanbar.org for the nice write up! www.americanbar.org/content/dam/...
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A Conversation With A Long Time Republican Staffer Who Publicly Left Trump’s GOP: I sat down with Miles Bruner, a long time GOP fundraiser and strategist, who, finally after a ten year struggle, publicly walked away from his livelihood and publicly left the Republican Party. It’s never easy, it…
A Conversation With A Long Time Republican Staffer Who Publicly Left Trump’s GOP
I sat down with Miles Bruner, a long time GOP fundraiser and strategist, who, finally after a ten year struggle, publicly walked away from his livelihood and publicly left the Republican Party. It’s never easy, it takes courage, and it should always be applauded. Super interesting conversation
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A Conversation With A Long Time Republican Staffer Who Publicly Left Trump’s GOP: I sat down with Miles Bruner, a long time GOP fundraiser and strategist, who, finally after a ten year struggle, publicly walked away from his livelihood and publicly left the Republican Party. It’s never easy, it…
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Trump thinks "negotiation is beneath him....We would be out of this in a few hours if he would engage." Tuesday's Democratic sweep will force Trump's hand on the shutdown. Maybe.
@kaine.senate.gov joins @samsteindc.bsky.social:
@kaine.senate.gov joins @samsteindc.bsky.social:
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Trump thinks "negotiation is beneath him....We would be out of this in a few hours if he would engage." Tuesday's Democratic sweep will force Trump's hand on the shutdown. Maybe.
@kaine.senate.gov joins @samsteindc.bsky.social:
@kaine.senate.gov joins @samsteindc.bsky.social:
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Why does this column exist?
November 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Why does this column exist?
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My new political party needs to immediately rediscover that this is a big, politically diverse country. Mamdani can’t win in South Carolina. I couldn’t win in NYC. We need ALL Dems - from super progressive to moderate/conservative - and run them where they can win. 💯 this.👇
November 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
My new political party needs to immediately rediscover that this is a big, politically diverse country. Mamdani can’t win in South Carolina. I couldn’t win in NYC. We need ALL Dems - from super progressive to moderate/conservative - and run them where they can win. 💯 this.👇