Phil Stevens
@philstevens19.bsky.social
Retired Illinois public ed guy and proud dad/husband. I love critical thinking based on objective truth. And there’s the Michigan football thing.
You either believe, as many Republicans claim, that Trump wants to do what’s right on Russia-Ukraine but keeps making bad decisions that helps Russia & hurts Ukraine. Or you believe that Trump has always been on Putin’s side. The former just proves you are a fool or dishonest.
But the “socialism” of a wealth tax is the real threat to America… This Is What America’s Utility Bill Crisis Looks Like www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/u...
Oklahoma Families Faced the Hottest Summer Ever and an Electricity Crisis (Gift Article)
Record heat and a rising demand for electricity are closing in on Oklahoma families trying to keep the lights on and the AC running.
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the second el-sayed chose to treat tommy as an equal and not a nuisance, tommy was cooked
Abdul El-Sayed@abdulelsayed.bsky.social · yesterdayThis is Tommy. Tommy had a question about my allegiances. Listen to the end to hear about his.
This is Tommy. Tommy had a question about my allegiances. Listen to the end to hear about his.
Given the news that Meta throttled Lula in Brazil and stories like this one below every Dem state legislature should open an investigation into whether the platforms have attempted to influence elections in their states.
Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social · yesterday(THR) - TikTok has banned the entire Musk film account, citing political content that violates its policies. .. raises concerns about Big Tech suppression that the very film seeks to expose.” @thr.com www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politic...
@jamellebouie.net has some great thoughts about Dems being asked to defend Piker's ramblings while Reps take MILLIONS of Musk money but never get asked a damn question about HIS proclivities.
Republicans are eager to campaign on Trump's big "beautiful" 2025 bill But these headlines on the front pages in battleground Ohio aren't helping the cause .....
Please enjoy MORE grift from the duly elected US executive branch. But the zero trans women playing in the WNBA are the REAL issue, amiright? Thanks Trump voters! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/12/u...
A Trump Loyalist, a Turkish Investor and a Battle for Wealth and Influence (Gift Article)
A Turkish businessman once allied with the Maduro regime has tied the knot with President Trump’s former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, at the same time he is seeking to retain a big contract in Venezu...
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Right-wing Christian nationalist podcasters are using the tragic Massachusetts case of Lindsay Clancy to make a radical argument: women should lose the right to vote, end no-fault divorce, and live under strict male supervision. Here is a breakdown of what they are saying on video 🧵👇
If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmarked at a post office to avoid getting caught up in mail processing changes. n.pr/4AXBftW
Why mailing a ballot close to Election Day may get it rejected for a late postmark
If you're using the U.S. Postal Service to return a ballot close to Election Day, officials recommend getting it postmarked at a post office to avoid getting caught up in mail processing changes.
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This is for the “we need a secure border” voters. THIS is what you voted for. “Secure border” was always bullshit. It’s about abusing people.
ProPublica@propublica.org · 2w agoThe government *still* isn’t tracking how often immigration agents detain U.S. citizens. We are. 500+ Americans have been handcuffed, held at gunpoint or held against their will in Trump’s second term. Our tally is almost certainly an undercount. THREAD (content warning: violence) ⬇️
Sir Ian McKellen orates 'The Stranger's Case' from 'Sir Thomas More' by Shakespeare about the Evil May Day xenophobic riot of 1517 in London. This passage was written 400 years ago, but times never change. Humanity refuses to change its unwarranted bias against 'others'.
From Hopium: - Early vote really picks up this week - make your plans to vote early, encourage everyone you know to join you! - NYT releases 5 new encouraging Senate polls - Trump has begun stealing money from taxpayers to bolster his political prospects 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/nyt-drops-...
NYT Drops 5 Encouraging Senate Polls, Early Vote Really Picks Up This Week, Hang Out With Some Inspiring Candidates This Weekend
Our next two live events - Stuart Stevens Monday 230pm ET, Sarah Trone Garriott (IA-3) Tuesday at 115pm
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So what does the evidence/data say about mass deportation leading to greater opportunity for “native” Americans? Surprise! That argument is window dressing for racists. This is a great , quick read. braddelong.substack.com/p/mass-depor...
CROSSPOST: MIKE KONCZAL: Can We Find Literally Any Sign Deportations Are Helping Native-Born Workers?
Mike’s subheadline: “Shoot the moon! Ten hypotheses, ten charts, and no payoff for native-born workers”; the phantom deportation dividend as foreign-born complement, not substitute for, native-born...
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I’ve been reporting on the CDC for years, and have written about many of its troubles over the past year. I was still shocked by the extent of the staff losses and political interference I found when reporting this one. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/h...
‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission (Gift Article)
The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.
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WELKER: Did President Xi actually commit to stop China's support of Iran with this war? MIKE WALTZ: They've had, uh, good, strong, and I think fulsome conversations about that support, but I'll leave that to the president to detail (So, no!)
In response to our reporting, Susan Collins has mustered a defense that is full of incorrect and misleading claims. We’ve reviewed FBI evidence, examined thousands of pages of records and interviewed dozens of people. Here are the receipts.
ProPublica Debunks Susan Collins’ Claims About FBI Anti-Corruption Probe
ProPublica revealed that the FBI was circling Sen. Collins over a defense contractor’s donations — until President Trump gutted the unit in charge. Collins has since mustered a defense with a series o...
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Please don't overreact to the SCOTUS SAVE database decision today Page 6 of the decision makes clear that we are in the 90 day statutory window when mass changes cannot be made to voter lists! Yeah it's a shit decision for the reasons the 3 dissenters say but we can deal with it. More to come...
Supreme Court Allows Expansive Voter Screening Tool Ahead of Midterms (Gift Article)
Critics of the Trump administration system to monitor the citizenship status of voters had raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.
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Per DHS, “ICE officers relied on their training and later left the scene..." I guess their training involves beating the shit out of unarmed people and going to lunch. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/u...
ICE Mistakenly Detains U.S. Citizen in Chicago Area, Leaving Him Injured (Gift Article)
The Department of Homeland Security said agents released the man after he identified himself. He was taken to a hospital with head and neck injuries, local police said.
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Even a dope like me knows that being mayor puts a premium on getting shit done. This is a great synopsis of Mamdani’s abilities from a guy who philosophically aligns differently Zohran Mamdani Is the Future of the Democratic Party. But Not for the Reason You Think. open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Zohran Mamdani Is the Future of the Democratic Party. But Not for the Reason You Think.
What everyone is missing about the left’s fastest rising star.
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Because Donald is a cornered rat, he's likely to ban export of diesel before the midterms. Here is what that will bring about (spoiler: it'll make things worse). Donald the Deadbeat Does Diesel paulkrugman.substack.com/p/donald-the...
Donald the Deadbeat Does Diesel
Trump gets ready to stiff more contractors
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Honestly when someone first sent me this story this morning I thought it was from @theonion.com
Laura Barrón-López@lbarronlopez.bsky.social · 4w agoEXCLUSIVE @ms.now: Trump administration officials have discussed attaching the president’s name to Ford’s Theatre, the playhouse where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 Officials are circulating a list of government sites that could carry the president’s name www.ms.now/news/trump-f...
Wonder if Collins is concerned about her vote to hand this stuff over to RFK Jr. White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/s...
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
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I'm curious if Donald will pardon this asshole. Donald loves sex criminals (cross ref Epstein, J) and people who abuse their positions for personal gain/pleasure like he does so I'm thinking after the midterms, Uribe walks. Free link www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/17/l...
US Customs and Border agent convicted of raping, robbing sex workers in Chicago-area hotel rooms
A federal jury on Thursday convicted U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent Luis Uribe on all counts alleging he used his gun and badge to rape and rob Chinese sex workers in Chicago-area hotel room...
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At the end of the day, beyond the hatefulness, he's really just a spectacularly dumb guy. Like I'm not sure he's achieved object permanence yet. He has to be reminded which hole the food goes in. His internal monologue is the sound of one hand clapping. He calls electrical sockets "finger zappers."
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last mo.Q: China is one of the most repressive countries for journalists in the world-- TRUMP: Well, I don't know about that. I think we're repressive also
