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Carolyn Stephens

@wadesmom

Twitter OG in search of a new home. Currently dividing my time between BlueSky and https://www.threads.net/@vegasshopper.

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Nobody "wins" in war.

11.03.2026 22:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Today is my 19th "Twitterversary" or at least it would be if there was still such a thing as Twitter. I joined to stalk @waderockett.bsky.social but it opened so many other doors.

09.03.2026 19:43 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Keep the family healthy."
Those were among the last words Clifford Thomas' mother said to him before passing away during the pandemic. But he would soon find that honoring that promise in this Georgia town is a daunting battle against a broken system. 🧡 1/7

09.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 104 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

Tonight on TCM

06.03.2026 00:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nobody hates living veterans more than Republicans. Dead veterans they can exploit in videos. But living veterans with opinions and medical needs are literally offensive to conservatives.

04.03.2026 22:52 πŸ‘ 6044 πŸ” 1813 πŸ’¬ 101 πŸ“Œ 39

If it gives you pleasure, it's worth the money.

04.03.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Speaking Through a Mask: Persona & Dramatic Monologue β€” Brooklyn Poets In this five-week, generative online workshop with Gregory Crosby, we’ll explore the different ways a wide range of poets have used persona and dramatic monologue in their work.

I’m once again leading on online workshop for Brooklyn Poets, if you’re into that sort of thing.

04.03.2026 14:49 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cyber Monday: What Taiwan can learn from Ukraine How do you prepare for a war that hasn't even started yet?

"A professor from the U.S. Naval College went to a hacking conference in #Vegas β€” to enlist the aid of those well versed in cyber warfare in order to build a war game designed to help Taiwan get ready."
Today on 1A, from @npr.org
the1a.org/segments/cyb...

03.03.2026 04:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Women’s History Month! ✨

We celebrate the achievements women have made to history, society and culture and recognize their strength and resilience. Join us as we honor the women who have paved the way, the women leading today, and the women who will shape the future.

01.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Red beans and rice.

01.03.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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OPINION: We must hold the line against Trump’s false election fraud claims - The Nevada Independent OPINION: We must hold the line against Trump’s false election fraud claims. Read more at The Nevada Independent.

β€œThis is not partisan; it is patriotism, a word that has been shorn of all meaning by those cloaking themselves in the flag to undermine democracy. After following this mendacity cycle after cycle, the endgame is no mystery.”

My column:

thenevadaindependent.com/article/opin...

01.03.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

My favorite album. The one I've always said I would rush into a burning building to save.

28.02.2026 16:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

War is big business. It also makes a very effective smokescreen.

28.02.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Horsford, Titus say Trump’s made no 'compelling case' for attacks on Iran β€’ Nevada Current Here are some excerpts of initial reactions from some Nevada elected officials to Donald Trump’s decision to launch attacksΒ on Iran. Rep. Dina Titus: Military escalation against Iran is not about nucl...

"This is an attempt to launch a long-sought after, ill-conceived regime change war that will destabilize Iran as well as the entire Middle East with millions of people being displaced and forced to flee," Titus said.

28.02.2026 16:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
WE'RE TAKING ACTION FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
March 7 - March 9
Photo excerpts by Kisha Bari, Kristine Jones, Stephanie Keith, Stacy Kaat, Chaz Niell, DaniDigitalPhoto
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www.BraveWomen.us

WE'RE TAKING ACTION FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY March 7 - March 9 Photo excerpts by Kisha Bari, Kristine Jones, Stephanie Keith, Stacy Kaat, Chaz Niell, DaniDigitalPhoto 50501 www.BraveWomen.us

This International Women’s Day, we’re going to remind the world what Brave Women do.

Women’s March calls for a national weekend of direct action from March 7-9. We’re done waiting. We center survivors and take action against the systems that protect abusers and terrorize women, from Epstein to ICE.

25.02.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 336 πŸ” 126 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 5

I knew that. Just as unlikely as a baseball cap.

25.02.2026 18:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TCM is showing Gaslight, if you want a alternative viewing. #SOTU

25.02.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have very fond memories of eating Krystal burgers at the counter on Broad Street in Rome, GA. They served coffee in thick white mugs and had delicious pies.

22.02.2026 02:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

BTW, today is National Boiled Peanuts Day.

22.02.2026 02:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Palestinian Immigrant Store Owner Who Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish, & Portuguese is the Best Example of What America Should Be Episode 5 of β€œI SPENT 3 DAYS IN MINNEAPOLIS!”

This is episode 5 of I SPENT 3 DAYS IN MINNEAPOLIS!

Amigos One Stop are supporting the Minneapolis immigrant community during ICE’s illegal occupation by delivering groceries & even sometimes giving them away. If you want to support their generosity, you can donate to their Venmo at amigosonestop1

21.02.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 139 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

I never said that!

22.02.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Let freedom ring

15.02.2026 18:48 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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15.02.2026 03:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's about time.

12.02.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The SAVE Act forces citizens to register in person, track down birth certificates or passports, take time off work, find childcare, and drive hours just to get on the rolls. Trump’s own commission didn’t find fraud.

MAGA just wants fewer voters🀬🀬🀬
#HandsOffHerVote

11.02.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 184 πŸ” 91 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 7

I performed in a Super Bowl show and I was grass.

09.02.2026 02:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just had a Super Bowl halftime where the singer:
1) boasts about the poor place he’s from;
2) boosts the value of agriculture;
3) celebrates small town life;
4) highlights the joy of inter-generational celebrations; and
5) promotes marriage.

And tomorrow, the MAGA movement will attack it.

09.02.2026 02:06 πŸ‘ 3231 πŸ” 630 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 21

Ah, so he watched it then.

09.02.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Follow the money. Every time. It's always about the money.

08.02.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Lyin' King.

07.02.2026 03:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0