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stephanielilychang.bsky.social
Mommy legislator in Michigan. Organizer turned public servant. Detroiter.
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Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…

This evening, I was proud to join the Ukrainian American community at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Warren for a rally to stand with Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

First, Donald Trump blamed Zelenskyy for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Then, he says he “trusts” Putin. Now, he’s frozen bipartisan military aid. It’s clear that Donald Trump is putting his fragile ego before our national security — siding with Putin over U.S. allies in Europe.

This is the only guaranteed outcome of this proposal: eligible voters being their right to vote denied

Trump's tariffs are in effect and already having damaging impacts on our economy. It's going to get more expensive to buy food, buy a car, fill up your gas tank, and more. It's going to cost more to make cars. It's going to cost more to build homes. www.nbcnews.com/politics/eco...

Thanks to everyone who participated in our coffee hour yesterday at Kitab Cafe in Detroit! Great conversations about workers' rights, transit, water, resisting federal actions, giving local municipalities more options to raise revenue, community mental health, environmental issues, and much more.

Malala Yousafzai, (1997) born in Mingora, Pakistan, is the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate. As a young girl, she defied the Taliban’s ban on education for girls by attending school and advocating for her right to learn and risking her life for an education. #WomensHistoryMonth

Two years ago, Michigan passed language access legislation by me and @ranjeevpuri.bsky.social because we recognized the importance of ALL people being able to access government services and participate fully in our society. #languageaccess🧵 wdet.org/2023/12/11/g...

⚡️ European leaders gather in London for Ukraine summit after White House fallout. French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and other top Western officials arrived for a London summit to discuss support for Kyiv.

I am incredibly honored to participate in Aspen Institute's 2025 Laboratories of Democracy exchange between American, Canadian, and German state and provincial lawmakers. Last week, our trans-Atlantic, subnational, multipartisan experience took place in the city of Dresden...🧵

"No mother should ever have to give birth alone during one of the most critical moments of her life” MI Rep Mai Xiong @maixiong.bsky.social my article for @pbsnews.org #dearborn #detroit @lauriepohutsky.bsky.social @erikageiss.bsky.social @stephanielilychang.bsky.social www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

I stand with Ukraine. Our relationships with our allies and our support for Ukraine in the ongoing war with Russia are critical. Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦

Good news! The Court of Claims has issued its ruling, and the MI House must present the 9 bills from last term to the Governor. These bills will help Michigan's corrections officers, teachers, vulnerable individuals receiving the EITC, and important Detroit cultural institutions. Onward! #mileg

Black history isn't just about the past—it’s about the present. In this moment, let's celebrate Black History Month by standing up against hatred and division and standing up for inclusion and acceptance.

Lining the hallway of The Peterboro in Detroit are historic photos of Detroit's original Chinatown. Unbeknownst to many, in the 1930s to 50s, Chinese restaurants, shops, churches, and families flourished in Detroit's own Chinatown.

Everyone needs to know this: House Republicans want to give trillions of dollars in tax breaks to millionaires, billionaires, and giant corporations—paid for by seniors in nursing homes, families trying to afford groceries, and kids counting on getting hot lunches at school.

Thank you to Mary Beth, a @momsrising.org member, for sharing why Medicaid & SNAP are so important to our families, economy, and country on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today alongside Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, @demwomencaucus.bsky.social & many others. *Video: youtu.be/YO6vdwEXbLM?...

Stanbury: "We will not give them one single vote!"

The SAVE Act is a really terrible idea for our democracy. Did you know 21 million Americans don't have ready access to proof of citizenship (passport, birth certificate, etc)? Making it harder for eligible voters to vote is counter to our nation's values. campaignlegal.org/update/what-...

This is how it’s done.

Congratulations, @curtisherteljr.bsky.social!!! I am excited about the possibilities for our party under your leadership. 👏👏👏 Let's go, @michigandems.bsky.social!

#MOMSky

Hi, Tim Walberg! 👋 Barb Byrum, here! What you're describing is a poll tax, and hasn't been legal since the 24th Amendment was ratified in 1964. Be better.

Thank you, Senator Chang!!

Late last night, I voted no on House Bill 4002, which watered down the Earned Sick Time Act that was originally slated to go into effect today. Read my thread for some background and why I chose to vote no. #mileg🧵 www.freep.com/story/news/p...

Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage.

Michigan workers are struggling. Now is not the time rollback miminum wage increases and earned sick time. Read @michleague.bsky.social statement about the Michigan House and Senate's actions. #mileg 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇