Kandy Stephens
@kandyminnesota.bsky.social
Love Minnesota and my fellow Minnesotans! Land of Paul Wellstone. Favorite Singer: Layne Staley
Advice: Be unafraid, Stay in the present, Find others who you trust
"Politics is about the improvement of people's lives." Paul Wellstone
Advice: Be unafraid, Stay in the present, Find others who you trust
"Politics is about the improvement of people's lives." Paul Wellstone
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The struggles of the education system in the metro core and rural communities are easy to understand. When you have underperforming schools, diverting 15-20% of their money away from them and then expecting them to somehow get better results is a fool's errand. sahanjournal.com/education/mi...
Minneapolis could close up to 16 schools
Minneapolis Public Schools officials rolled out a plan Tuesday night that could see up to 16 schools close as the district tries to address ongoing budget deficits.
sahanjournal.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
The struggles of the education system in the metro core and rural communities are easy to understand. When you have underperforming schools, diverting 15-20% of their money away from them and then expecting them to somehow get better results is a fool's errand. sahanjournal.com/education/mi...
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WSJ editorial board FOIAs emails showing Sen. Katie Britt’s office privately seeking Trump tariff exemptions for Alabama — while she’s publicly praising the tariffs. www.wsj.com/opinion/kati...
Opinion | One Senator’s Plea for Tariff Breaks
How protectionism works in practice: Public support, but seeking exemptions in private.
www.wsj.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:17 PM
WSJ editorial board FOIAs emails showing Sen. Katie Britt’s office privately seeking Trump tariff exemptions for Alabama — while she’s publicly praising the tariffs. www.wsj.com/opinion/kati...
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Trump Commerce chief Lutnick & family have doubled their net worth to just over $7 billion since he became a U.S. government officials. Via Forbes
Howard Lutnick Has Doubled His Net Worth To Over $7B As Commerce Secretary
Lutnick is worth an estimated $7.3 billion.
www.forbes.com
September 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Trump Commerce chief Lutnick & family have doubled their net worth to just over $7 billion since he became a U.S. government officials. Via Forbes
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Dear LORD!!! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
San Jose officer fired for misusing Flock camera database in domestic abuse case
Police officer shared location of a woman with his relative who is accused of abusing woman
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Dear LORD!!! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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It's not like hockey was the cheapest sport in the first place... www.fox9.com/news/hockey-...
Hockey gear costs soaring in Minnesota, 50% Canada tariffs threaten to push prices higher
Tariffs on Canada could make an already expensive sport even pricier for hockey families. For families with kids in hockey, the price of gear was already painful — and now it could get worse.
www.fox9.com
September 9, 2026 at 3:14 AM
It's not like hockey was the cheapest sport in the first place... www.fox9.com/news/hockey-...
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August was the first month on record when gas prices averaged $4 (or higher) a gallon every day for the month.
Trump did this, not President Biden.
Up 3 cents today. Diesel is up 5 cents. gasprices.aaa.com
Trump did this, not President Biden.
Up 3 cents today. Diesel is up 5 cents. gasprices.aaa.com
AAA Fuel Prices
gasprices.aaa.com
September 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
August was the first month on record when gas prices averaged $4 (or higher) a gallon every day for the month.
Trump did this, not President Biden.
Up 3 cents today. Diesel is up 5 cents. gasprices.aaa.com
Trump did this, not President Biden.
Up 3 cents today. Diesel is up 5 cents. gasprices.aaa.com
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One point of contention between Driscoll and Hegseth: he reportedly resisted Hegseth’s pressure to remove black and female officers from the promotions list.
From the NYT in March: “Mr. Driscoll, citing the officers' decades-long records of exemplary service, had repeatedly refused.”
From the NYT in March: “Mr. Driscoll, citing the officers' decades-long records of exemplary service, had repeatedly refused.”
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation after tension with Hegseth | CNN Politics
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
www.cnn.com
August 31, 2026 at 10:48 PM
One point of contention between Driscoll and Hegseth: he reportedly resisted Hegseth’s pressure to remove black and female officers from the promotions list.
From the NYT in March: “Mr. Driscoll, citing the officers' decades-long records of exemplary service, had repeatedly refused.”
From the NYT in March: “Mr. Driscoll, citing the officers' decades-long records of exemplary service, had repeatedly refused.”
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It's important to note that Tarrant County voters who fought back really did make a difference: GOP leaders retreated from the original plan to eliminate nearly half of Election Day polling places, limiting the final reduction to 30%
September 2, 2026 at 12:09 AM
It's important to note that Tarrant County voters who fought back really did make a difference: GOP leaders retreated from the original plan to eliminate nearly half of Election Day polling places, limiting the final reduction to 30%
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“Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.”
— Oscar Wilde
Richard Nadler artwork
— Oscar Wilde
Richard Nadler artwork
September 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM
“Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.”
— Oscar Wilde
Richard Nadler artwork
— Oscar Wilde
Richard Nadler artwork
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When these owners ask us to spend billions in taxpayer dollars to build them their facilities, the promise is that we get to watch the games on TV.
That is becoming less and less true.
How excited are you to spend money just to be in the vicinity of a team? www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...
That is becoming less and less true.
How excited are you to spend money just to be in the vicinity of a team? www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...
Lynx streaming partner collapses. How to watch their next road game is now up in the air.
Victory+ carried 24 Lynx games this season after signing a multiyear deal in April. Its shutdown comes with two games left on their streaming schedule.
www.startribune.com
September 2, 2026 at 11:49 AM
When these owners ask us to spend billions in taxpayer dollars to build them their facilities, the promise is that we get to watch the games on TV.
That is becoming less and less true.
How excited are you to spend money just to be in the vicinity of a team? www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...
That is becoming less and less true.
How excited are you to spend money just to be in the vicinity of a team? www.startribune.com/minnesota-ly...
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Upsetting that the IBT and the Ohio Conference of Teamsters have endorsed Max Miller.
Teamsters union leaders support Republicans despite members endorsing Democratic candidates
Sean O’Brien, president of the 1.3-million strong union, was also the first to speak at the Republican national convention in 2o24
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Upsetting that the IBT and the Ohio Conference of Teamsters have endorsed Max Miller.
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Clark approached Epstein after he had already been convicted for soliciting prostitution.
Who Is Cami Clark? Anthropic CEO’s Wife Asked Epstein To Invest In Porn Business
Clark approached Epstein after he had already been convicted for soliciting prostitution.
www.forbes.com
August 14, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Clark approached Epstein after he had already been convicted for soliciting prostitution.
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Meal portions served to sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln according to Newsweek.
April 25, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Meal portions served to sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln according to Newsweek.
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NEW: Aurora Police say an ICE detention center employee shot a protester last night. She is expected to survive.
42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
July 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
NEW: Aurora Police say an ICE detention center employee shot a protester last night. She is expected to survive.
42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
42-year-old Brandon Booth, who works for the ICE contractor GEO Group, is being held on suspicion of attempted second degree murder and other charges.
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Ken Paxton recently bought 3 Utah luxury condos worth $1.6 million. He then put them in a blind trust that shares an address with the Dallas home he appears to be sharing with a woman who is not his wife.
Ken Paxton Bought 3 Utah Condos, Adding to a $9 Million Real Estate Portfolio
The Texas attorney general and his trusts now hold at least 15 properties worth about $9 million.
www.nytimes.com
July 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Ken Paxton recently bought 3 Utah luxury condos worth $1.6 million. He then put them in a blind trust that shares an address with the Dallas home he appears to be sharing with a woman who is not his wife.
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Under no circumstances should the Senate confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Here's why...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-wanna-know-why-todd-blanche-should
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-wanna-know-why-todd-blanche-should
July 13, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Under no circumstances should the Senate confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Here's why...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-wanna-know-why-todd-blanche-should
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-wanna-know-why-todd-blanche-should
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Mitch Mcconnell needs to be remembered RIGHT BESIDE TRUMP.....
August 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Mitch Mcconnell needs to be remembered RIGHT BESIDE TRUMP.....
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If we are investigating voter fraud; can we find out how an unpopular presidential candidate won all 7 swing states, all of which were just above the recount level?
June 10, 2026 at 5:11 AM
If we are investigating voter fraud; can we find out how an unpopular presidential candidate won all 7 swing states, all of which were just above the recount level?
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Three years ago tomorrow, I very nervously gave this speech. I knew my career as a TV journalist was dunzo, cooked, filleted, kaput the morning I wrote it. (Thanks to Kat insisting I go for it anyway.)
The end is awfully prescient at this exact second, though. Big ups to Scott Pelley for fighting.
The end is awfully prescient at this exact second, though. Big ups to Scott Pelley for fighting.
June 8, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Three years ago tomorrow, I very nervously gave this speech. I knew my career as a TV journalist was dunzo, cooked, filleted, kaput the morning I wrote it. (Thanks to Kat insisting I go for it anyway.)
The end is awfully prescient at this exact second, though. Big ups to Scott Pelley for fighting.
The end is awfully prescient at this exact second, though. Big ups to Scott Pelley for fighting.
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Lol, this is perfect!
Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant -- Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, currently auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington -- to lead West Virginia Catholics.
www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/religion/202...
Pope Leo picks formerly undocumented immigrant to lead West Virginia Catholics
Pope Leo, who elevated Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala and the Rev. Robert Boxie III, has drawn a clear contrast with the Trump administration on immigration and the Iran war.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Lol, this is perfect!
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Walker cannot wait until he sees his doggy bus 🚌 pals 😃
April 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Walker cannot wait until he sees his doggy bus 🚌 pals 😃
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ICYMI: An ICE agent charged with 2 felonies for pulling his gun during a Minneapolis road rage incident
An ICE agent faces felony assault charges for pulling a gun on two victims in Minneapolis.
I’ve got all of the latest details, including how the incident took place & how the local District Attorney is able to prosecute this federal agent.
youtu.be/LS4QohJIg7A?...
I’ve got all of the latest details, including how the incident took place & how the local District Attorney is able to prosecute this federal agent.
youtu.be/LS4QohJIg7A?...
ICE Agent CHARGED With ASSAULT After Minnesota INVASION
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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April 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
ICYMI: An ICE agent charged with 2 felonies for pulling his gun during a Minneapolis road rage incident