Stephanie Lowe

I've been thinking a lot about that bumper sticker which says "everything looks like a conspiracy theory when you don't understand how anything works" and folks it's pretty obvious to me that the people in power right now have absolutely no desire to understand how anything works.

We just walked out of the state of the Union. My shirt showed Trump an important message: NO KINGS LIVE HERE.

In the spirit of student protestors from the Civil Rights Movement, I’m proud to have protested and walked out with many of my colleagues. This is NOT a normal time.

So we’ve established vaccines are beneficial, now we’re just haggling about how often.

It's a publishing fairy tale. 'Hansel and Gretel' is reimagined by Stephen King and Maurice Sendak An upcoming edition of “Hansel and Gretel” combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never met: Stephen King and the late Maurice Sendak.

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Dear Attorney General Bondi: On February 10, 2025, I received a memorandum from acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, directing me to dismiss the indictment against Mayor Eric Adams without prejudice, subject to certain conditions, which would require leave of court. I do not repeat here the evidence against Adams that proves beyond a reasonable doubt that he committed federal crimes; Mr. Bove rightly has never called into question that the case team conducted this investigation with integrity and that the charges against Adams are serious and supported by fact and law. Mr. Bove's memo, however, which directs me to dismiss an indictment returned by a duly constituted grand jury for reasons having nothing to do with the strength of the case, raises serious concerns that render the contemplated dismissal inconsistent with my ability and duty to prosecute federal crimes without fear or favor and to advance good-faith arguments before the courts. When I took my oath of office three weeks ago, I vowed to well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I was about to enter. In carrying out that responsibility, I am guided by, among other things, the Principles of Federal Prosecution set forth in the Justice Manual and your recent memoranda instructing attorneys for the Department of Justice to make only good-faith arguments and not to use the criminal enforcement authority of the United States to achieve political objectives or other improper aims. I am also guided by the values that have defined my over ten years of public service. You and I have yet to meet, let alone discuss this case. But as you may know, I clerked for the Honorable J. Harvie Wilkinson III on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and for Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court. Both men instilled in me a sense of duty to contribute to the public good and uphold the rule of law, and a commitment to reasoned and thorough analysis. I have always considered it my o…

READ Danielle Sassoon's letter to AG Pam Bondi, via @nytimes.com:

"Rather than be rewarded, Adams's advocacy should be called out for what it is: an improper offer of immigration enforcement assistance in exchange for a dismissal of his case." static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...

NEW: My office is hearing that DOGE is now at the IRS. That means Musk's henchmen are in a position to dig through a trove of data about every taxpayer in America. And if your refund is delayed, they could very well be the reason.

Adams must be removed. The city cannot sustain being governed for nearly a year by a Mayor who is being coerced by Trump admin in order to escape charges.

This corruption poses a real threat to the people of the city. He should have resigned a while ago, but will not. So it’s time for him to go.

Chaos, harassment, and unpaid bills: Inside Elon Musk's war on USAID “We’ve given up everything to serve our country overseas, and we’re being maligned by the richest asshole in the world.”

Horrifying.

Can we retire the overused “ok Karen” and replace it for the absolutely accurate “Ok Traitor” ? Example below⬇️. When I’m not raging or crying I’m now and again smirking.

How much Elon Musk makes from the government a day: $8 million.

How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65

Guess which budget Musk and Trump want to cut?

Squamish nation performing for visiting Prince Harry and Princess Megan.

Musing about: the indigenous bands that performed for Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in BC. Ironically held on their lands colonized by his great great grandmother. Survival in the face of attempted eradication and theft. Forgiveness?🤷🏼‍♀️ Hopeful. photo of Squamish: ERIC CHARBONNEAU//GETTY IMAGES

Had a long convo with a former student last night online. The comments online are absurd. “I couldn’t understand his mumbling” Ahhh you heard him loud and clear racists — he’s coming for you. What a genius. They very guy for this moment in time.

Big fan. This performance was a masterwork. Not going to lie at 66 and white he makes me uncomfortable as I lean in and listen. Gloriously uncomfortable. Probably not as uncomfortable as Drake but . . .

This is picture of my fitness device’s decreasing readiness score each day due to stress and lack of sleep since the inauguration.

My device is reacting to my high stress + bad sleep. Was high 80s in early Jan. A reminder to self care folks. I’m tempted to toss the damn ring in a drawer for 4 years but instead I’m adding in a short walk in nature daily, quality moments w/community + more sleep. What’s your plan to stay well?