Steven Ochoa
@stevenaochoa.bsky.social
Proud Husband & Dad; Redistricting Consultant; formerly MALDEF; geek; Dodgers fanatic; Come for stats, pop-culture references, Dad jokes,lame one-liners, and gif responses. Opinions my own.
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Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history.
We caught up with one of the kids who sang on 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' He's 72 now
Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history.
n.pr
December 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Dave Willat was just 11 years old when he showed up for what he thought would be a routine church choir practice in 1965. He and his fellow singers ended up making history.
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Farm workers are silently in the background of all of our lives working tirelessly to deliver the food we eat.
Celebrate farm workers this holiday season by making a donation to help fund change all year long.
act.seiu.org/a/holidays20... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufwdonate #WeFeedYou
Celebrate farm workers this holiday season by making a donation to help fund change all year long.
act.seiu.org/a/holidays20... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufwdonate #WeFeedYou
December 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Farm workers are silently in the background of all of our lives working tirelessly to deliver the food we eat.
Celebrate farm workers this holiday season by making a donation to help fund change all year long.
act.seiu.org/a/holidays20... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufwdonate #WeFeedYou
Celebrate farm workers this holiday season by making a donation to help fund change all year long.
act.seiu.org/a/holidays20... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufwdonate #WeFeedYou
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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CBS News may not want you to see its CECOT reporting, but I'm happy to share this powerful video that our team produced this year.
“An American Nightmare”: Three Men Deported to CECOT and Their Families Reflect on Their Monthslong Ordeal
For months, Carmen, Lina and Doris awaited news about their loved ones, who were sent to a maximum-security Salvadoran prison by the Trump administration. Now that the families have been reunited, the...
www.propublica.org
December 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
CBS News may not want you to see its CECOT reporting, but I'm happy to share this powerful video that our team produced this year.
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Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
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Puck news confirming exactly what we all assume happened at CBS News(max) — Bari Weiss happened
December 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Puck news confirming exactly what we all assume happened at CBS News(max) — Bari Weiss happened
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In the summer of 1950 most US newspapers ran an AP story about how race had become the main issue in the upcoming Georgia governor's race. Segregationist Herman Tallmadge, governor from '47 to '55 and then a Senator until 1981 made a name for himself by refusing to "apologize for being a white man."
December 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In the summer of 1950 most US newspapers ran an AP story about how race had become the main issue in the upcoming Georgia governor's race. Segregationist Herman Tallmadge, governor from '47 to '55 and then a Senator until 1981 made a name for himself by refusing to "apologize for being a white man."
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I have just demanded a full refund for remaining tickets at the Kennedy Center. I did not buy anything at the "Trump Kennedy" Center. I encourage you to do the same #refundKennedy
December 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I have just demanded a full refund for remaining tickets at the Kennedy Center. I did not buy anything at the "Trump Kennedy" Center. I encourage you to do the same #refundKennedy
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It almost goes without saying, but this is illegal. The name "John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" is established by law and the board doesn't have the power to change it. 20 USC 3 §§ 76h - 76s.
Kennedy Center to be renamed Trump-Kennedy Center —Karoline Leavitt x.com/PressSec/sta...
December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
It almost goes without saying, but this is illegal. The name "John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" is established by law and the board doesn't have the power to change it. 20 USC 3 §§ 76h - 76s.
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Apart from the fact the leader of the right mocked Reiner, one small difference is that Reiner's day job was making movies that people loved, while Kirk's starting point was creating enemies list of professors to be fired or harassed. These are not the same things.
December 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Apart from the fact the leader of the right mocked Reiner, one small difference is that Reiner's day job was making movies that people loved, while Kirk's starting point was creating enemies list of professors to be fired or harassed. These are not the same things.
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This entire weekend
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This entire weekend
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The fight isn’t over. The Supreme Court allowed Texas’ 2025 maps for the 2026 elections, but our challenge continues. Justice and fair representation are still at stake. Read MALDEF’s full statement: www.maldef.org/tccs
December 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The fight isn’t over. The Supreme Court allowed Texas’ 2025 maps for the 2026 elections, but our challenge continues. Justice and fair representation are still at stake. Read MALDEF’s full statement: www.maldef.org/tccs
Breaking News: Corrupt Sports Organization Gives Made-Up Award to Corrupt Individual
December 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Breaking News: Corrupt Sports Organization Gives Made-Up Award to Corrupt Individual
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I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
April 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I’ve found it’s more visually appealing to just paste in his head at the inflection points
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Texas pushed an unconstitutional redistricting plan — and MALDEF helped block it. Nina Perales, MALDEF’s vice president of litigation told the San Antonio Express-News what this ruling means for voters and the primaries ahead. Read the article: www.maldef.org/6sts
How the court’s redistricting decision could affect Texas’s primary election
If the ruling stands, it could have big impacts on the looming primary elections. Here's what to know.
www.maldef.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Texas pushed an unconstitutional redistricting plan — and MALDEF helped block it. Nina Perales, MALDEF’s vice president of litigation told the San Antonio Express-News what this ruling means for voters and the primaries ahead. Read the article: www.maldef.org/6sts
I don't know why people are suddenly ranking Star Wars movies, but I'll take any chance to post mine!
Tier 1
1. Empire
2. New Hope
Tier 2
3. Last Jedi
4(t) Sith
4(t) Return of the Jedi
6. Rogue One
7. Force Awakens
Tier 3
8. Phantom
9. Solo
Tier 4
10. Attack of the Clones
11. Rise of Skywalker
Tier 1
1. Empire
2. New Hope
Tier 2
3. Last Jedi
4(t) Sith
4(t) Return of the Jedi
6. Rogue One
7. Force Awakens
Tier 3
8. Phantom
9. Solo
Tier 4
10. Attack of the Clones
11. Rise of Skywalker
November 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I don't know why people are suddenly ranking Star Wars movies, but I'll take any chance to post mine!
Tier 1
1. Empire
2. New Hope
Tier 2
3. Last Jedi
4(t) Sith
4(t) Return of the Jedi
6. Rogue One
7. Force Awakens
Tier 3
8. Phantom
9. Solo
Tier 4
10. Attack of the Clones
11. Rise of Skywalker
Tier 1
1. Empire
2. New Hope
Tier 2
3. Last Jedi
4(t) Sith
4(t) Return of the Jedi
6. Rogue One
7. Force Awakens
Tier 3
8. Phantom
9. Solo
Tier 4
10. Attack of the Clones
11. Rise of Skywalker
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And MAGA is still convinced that Twitter proves that their shitty movement is widely supported in the US 🙄
November 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
And MAGA is still convinced that Twitter proves that their shitty movement is widely supported in the US 🙄
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Clearly, Trump has learned something from his good friend MBS: If you don't like what your political opponents say, execute them.
Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that's not what we do in America.
Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that's not what we do in America.
Trump is calling for the six Democratic lawmakers who urged the military not to follow any illegal orders to be arrested, and he’s reposting replies saying they should be hanged and calling them terrorists.
November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Clearly, Trump has learned something from his good friend MBS: If you don't like what your political opponents say, execute them.
Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that's not what we do in America.
Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that's not what we do in America.
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Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Poverty is a policy choice. Concentrated wealth is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. None of it is natural or inevitable. Remember: We have the power to build a system that serves the many, not the powerful few.
Federal Court Blocks Texas Gerrymander for 2026, Appeal Expected
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Those claiming Dems should retreat on racial justice aren't hard-headed realists, they're pushing against the electoral tide rather than leaning into it. The story of Gen Z isn't about racist backlash or red-pilled young men. It's the most racially progressive generation in American history. 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Those claiming Dems should retreat on racial justice aren't hard-headed realists, they're pushing against the electoral tide rather than leaning into it. The story of Gen Z isn't about racist backlash or red-pilled young men. It's the most racially progressive generation in American history. 🧵
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Piece from me and @adambonica.bsky.social in @thenewrepublic.bsky.social today about Gen Z
They have bad taste in music but quite progressive political attitudes (even the men)
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
They have bad taste in music but quite progressive political attitudes (even the men)
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
The Shocking Truth About Gen Z Voters Is That They’re Pretty Great
Stop panicking: They are the most progressive generation ever, especially on race. If that surprises you, you’ve been listening to the wrong story.
newrepublic.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Piece from me and @adambonica.bsky.social in @thenewrepublic.bsky.social today about Gen Z
They have bad taste in music but quite progressive political attitudes (even the men)
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
They have bad taste in music but quite progressive political attitudes (even the men)
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.