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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 1d

Budget highlights... more to come. #mileg #mibudget

Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI. Karen Whitsett is not showing up at the Capitol to be a voice for her district.

Detroit District 7 -- elect @denzanton.bsky.social to City Council. He'll show up for you (literally) and help solve problems for our city.

www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...

Detroit Democratic lawmaker attends just 23% of session days in Lansing

State Rep. Karen Whitsett, D-Detroit, cited $36-a-day daycare for her dog as one reason she has frequently not showed up to vote in Lansing.

www.detroitnews.com

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Jen @jenelaina.bsky.social · 9d

Good morning folks.

Send a message now: bit.ly/BringLueHome

#BringLueHome

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 9d

Lue Yang and his family must be reunited.

We are urging Governor Whitmer to expedite and grant his pardon request and bring him home to Michigan!

Bit.ly/BringLueHome

#BringLueHome

www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

His family aided U.S. in Vietnam War. Now he faces deportation to Laos.

The Hmong community in northern Michigan has called the United States home since arriving as refugees during the Vietnam War. Now they are being targeted for removal and deported to a homeland few kno...

www.washingtonpost.com

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 10d

Please take a couple minutes today or tomorrow to contact the Governor and your own State legislators.

Let them know we need to maintain supports for Michigan's immigrant communities and reject anti-immigrant language in the budget!

Bit.ly/MIRCbudget #mileg #mibudget

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 10d

Another shooting. This time, a church in Grand Blanc.

Horrifying news this morning. Wishing for safety and health for those who were there and grateful for first responders on the scene.

#ENOUGH #momsky

www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2...

Grand Blanc church shooting: Multiple victims, shooter dead, church on fire, police say

Multiple victims have been confirmed, a shooter is dead, and a church is on fire after an active shooter situation in Grand Blanc, police said.

www.clickondetroit.com

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 12d

NEW: I arrived in the U.S. eight weeks ago to report on how the administration’s immigration crackdown was playing out from the front lines.

What I saw Thursday was the culmination of ICE’s aggressive behavior.

By @tilleckert.com

I Filmed the ICE Officer Who Shoved a Woman. It Felt Like the New Normal.

I arrived in the U.S. eight weeks ago to report on how the administration’s immigration crackdown was playing out from the front lines. What I saw Thursday was the culmination of ICE’s aggressive behavior.

www.propublica.org

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Dana Nessel @dananessel.bsky.social · 15d

House Republicans put forward a budget that eliminates funds for sexual assault kit testing and cuts victim advocates in my office.

www.threads.com/@dananessel/...

Dana Nessel (@dananessel) on Threads

House Republicans put forward a budget that eliminates funds for sexual assault kit testing and cuts victim advocates in my office. When we say we support survivors, our budgets should reflect it. I...

www.threads.com

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 15d

Take a listen and if you have concerns about their proposal, feel free to call your state representative & Speaker Matt Hall (find their info at house.mi.gov)

Michigan House - Home Page

Welcome to the home page of the Michigan House of Representatives. Thank you for taking the time to become more informed about your elected representatives and more engaged with your state Legislature. We have tried to create a valuable resource here and I invite you to come back often.

house.mi.gov

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 15d

Alright, I'm back on the whiteboard.

This one's called "Things you might have missed in the House Republican Budget"...

#carenotcuts #mileg #mibudget

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzRC...

Senator Chang Budget Update

YouTube video by Senator Stephanie Chang

www.youtube.com

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 16d

As we get closer to the state budget deadline, it is imperative that we adequately fund sexual assault & domestic violence organizations.

More people are seeking help while federal $ decreases. Now is the time for the state to step up for victim services. #mileg

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Sab...

Senator Chang on domestic violence 09-22-2025

YouTube video by Senator Stephanie Chang

www.youtube.com

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 20d

New Detroit-Windsor tunnel bus to replace the one that is ending! Exciting news.🇺🇸🇨🇦

www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/arti...

New tunnel bus service coming to Windsor-Detroit

A new cross-border shuttle service is coming to Windsor-Detroit.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 27d

I am so relieved that Lt. Governor @garlingilchrist.bsky.social and his family are okay. They and their neighborhood deserve safety. Political violence is never ok.

I agree with the LG -- "It's up to us to dig deep and commit to ending violence and creating a safe, healthy society."

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 27d

I am saddened to hear of this vandalism at the Islamic Organization of North America. If you have any information about this incident, call Warren PD at 586-574-4810.

www.wxyz.com/news/warren-...

Warren mosque vandalized during construction expansion, $1,000 reward offered

The Islamic Organization of North America mosque on Ryan Road was allegedly targeted by vandals who broke into the construction site where the facility is undergoing expansion.

www.wxyz.com

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Rep. Debbie Dingell @debbiedingell.house.gov · Sep 8

Let me tell you, as someone who hid in a closet many times as a child, being tough on crime means keeping women and children safe in their own homes.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · Sep 8

Trump: "Things that take place in the home they call crime....If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say this is a crime."

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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 28d

We condemn violence—full stop. No cause justifies it. Not ever.

Read our statement here: www.newtownactionalliance.org/naa-press-me...

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 28d

Gender affirming care is an important health care service for trans kids.

It's incredibly disappointing that UMich and Corewell have decided to end gender affirming care for minors.

To trans kids: Know that many of us stand with you. You deserve to live as you are and with dignity and respect.❤️

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 28d

ANOTHER school shooting. Absolutely terrible. Our students should be able to learn without fear of being shot.

Enough. This violence needs to end.

www.cpr.org/2025/09/10/e...

Shooting at Evergreen High School leaves three students critically injured, including the suspected shooter

A fourth student was transported to the hospital, but it is unclear what injury they had.

www.cpr.org

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · 28d

This is terrible news.

Political violence is always unacceptable.

Wishing for justice and peace and strength for Mr. Kirk's family.

apnews.com/live/utah-va...

Live updates: Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, Pres. Trump says

Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, has died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Trump said.

apnews.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Sep 8

Let’s say it plain: the Supreme Court of the United States endorsed racial profiling today.

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today, our Supreme Court allowed a continued attack on basic rights & freedoms.

“We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job.”

-Justice Sonia Sotomayor #momsky

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on ‘roving’ ICE raids in Los Angeles

The ruling blocks a lower court’s order that found the enforcement operations were based on impermissible factors.

www.politico.com

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · Sep 7

NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
(sound up)

DAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2025

THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES

TODAY Trump
"I love the smell of deportations in the morning "

"Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR"

CHICAGO LISTEN TO SANITY

PLEASE STAY SAFE
PLEASE USE CAUTION
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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Stop AAPI Hate @stopaapihate.org · Sep 5

South Koreans were rounded up by Homeland Security as a part of a massive immigrant raid at an automobile factory in Georgia yesterday. www.bbc.com/news/article...

South Koreans detained in ICE raid at Hyundai electric vehicle site in Georgia

Most of the 475 arrested were from South Korea, leading the country to express concern about the rights of those in custody.

www.bbc.com

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · Sep 5

I joined @wdet.bsky.social earlier this week to chat with Robyn Vincent about the pause & reevaluation of the I-375 project. There can be a positive way forward for everyone if we take some time to get things right. Take a listen!

wdet.org/2025/09/04/t...

I-375 pause revives call for real repair in Detroit

Michigan paused the I-375 boulevard plan amid cost overruns and public concern, reviving debates over safety and how to honor Black Bottom and Paradise Valley.

wdet.org

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Stephanie Chang @stephanielilychang.bsky.social · Sep 5

Trump's immigration policies are moving us backward -- and our economy and future generations will suffer the consequences. #momsky

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