Stephanie Chang
@stephanielilychang.bsky.social
Mommy legislator in Michigan. Organizer turned public servant. Detroiter. #mileg #momsky
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If you or someone you know is in need of food resources -- please check out the resource list below that my team has compiled.
Also, 2-1-1 is an excellent resource to call for food & other resources.
FAQ from MDHHS: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assist...
Also, 2-1-1 is an excellent resource to call for food & other resources.
FAQ from MDHHS: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assist...
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The families of two national guardsmen are without loved ones this holiday season. But Trump and DHS are take this tragedy and using it to further divide the nation.
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A National Guard shooting twisted for politics and a DHS tweet that forgot what Thanksgiving even means.
What They Said vs What Actually Happened
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November 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The families of two national guardsmen are without loved ones this holiday season. But Trump and DHS are take this tragedy and using it to further divide the nation.
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Here is a great rundown of Detroit small businesses with sales this weekend! #Detroit #shopsmallshoplocal
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Shopping within the city this holiday? Here's where to find the deals - BridgeDetroit
Here are some Detroit businesses, markets and organizations you can support during the holiday season and year-round.
www.bridgedetroit.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Here is a great rundown of Detroit small businesses with sales this weekend! #Detroit #shopsmallshoplocal
www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-loca...
www.bridgedetroit.com/detroit-loca...
Mohan Karki is a Bhutanese/Nepali refugee being held by ICE in Michigan. He has a court date next week but ICE is making moves to deport him without allowing due process.
He has a wife & baby at home.
Take action via @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social >>>
bit.ly/BringMohanHome
#keepfamiliestogether
He has a wife & baby at home.
Take action via @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social >>>
bit.ly/BringMohanHome
#keepfamiliestogether
November 26, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Mohan Karki is a Bhutanese/Nepali refugee being held by ICE in Michigan. He has a court date next week but ICE is making moves to deport him without allowing due process.
He has a wife & baby at home.
Take action via @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social >>>
bit.ly/BringMohanHome
#keepfamiliestogether
He has a wife & baby at home.
Take action via @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social >>>
bit.ly/BringMohanHome
#keepfamiliestogether
We held a Diversity, Equity and inclusion Townhall today in Detroit - fantastic panel and discussion.
Here is the FB Livestream!
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Here is the FB Livestream!
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November 22, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We held a Diversity, Equity and inclusion Townhall today in Detroit - fantastic panel and discussion.
Here is the FB Livestream!
www.facebook.com/share/v/15Qa...
Here is the FB Livestream!
www.facebook.com/share/v/15Qa...
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71 percent of those held in immigrant detention by the end of September did not have criminal convictions, according to the Migration Policy Institute, a think tank focused on immigration.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
71 percent of those held in immigrant detention by the end of September did not have criminal convictions, according to the Migration Policy Institute, a think tank focused on immigration.
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1/ Law abiding green card holders. Refugees. Canadian citizens. People with old pardoned marijuana convictions.
Under this Trump administration, ICE targets ANYONE - the goal is to remove as many people as possible, no matter their family, story or status. #momsky🧵
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
Under this Trump administration, ICE targets ANYONE - the goal is to remove as many people as possible, no matter their family, story or status. #momsky🧵
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
Opinion | ‘The System Is Meant to Break You’: What ICE Is Doing to People Here Legally
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
1/ Law abiding green card holders. Refugees. Canadian citizens. People with old pardoned marijuana convictions.
Under this Trump administration, ICE targets ANYONE - the goal is to remove as many people as possible, no matter their family, story or status. #momsky🧵
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
Under this Trump administration, ICE targets ANYONE - the goal is to remove as many people as possible, no matter their family, story or status. #momsky🧵
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/o...
This week I joined Rep. Sarah Lightner on MichMash to chat about house/senate judiciary committee issues and working across the aisle/across chamber to get things done!
Take a listen... #mileg ##gettingthingsdone
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Take a listen... #mileg ##gettingthingsdone
open.spotify.com/episode/2pCu...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This week I joined Rep. Sarah Lightner on MichMash to chat about house/senate judiciary committee issues and working across the aisle/across chamber to get things done!
Take a listen... #mileg ##gettingthingsdone
open.spotify.com/episode/2pCu...
Take a listen... #mileg ##gettingthingsdone
open.spotify.com/episode/2pCu...
From Detroit to Muskegon, there have been far too many tragic deaths due to domestic violence.
Our bipartisan legislation to make service of PPOs immediate and no-cost would go a long way to save lives and improve safety.
#mileg #domesticviolence #momsky
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
Our bipartisan legislation to make service of PPOs immediate and no-cost would go a long way to save lives and improve safety.
#mileg #domesticviolence #momsky
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
Michigan bill aims to make PPOs free as families of victims push for justice
State lawmakers work on bipartisan bills to make PPOs free in Michigan following domestic violence murders.
www.wzzm13.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
From Detroit to Muskegon, there have been far too many tragic deaths due to domestic violence.
Our bipartisan legislation to make service of PPOs immediate and no-cost would go a long way to save lives and improve safety.
#mileg #domesticviolence #momsky
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
Our bipartisan legislation to make service of PPOs immediate and no-cost would go a long way to save lives and improve safety.
#mileg #domesticviolence #momsky
www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
Join us tomorrow in Detroit for a townhall on diversity, equity and inclusion!
Saturday Nov 22, 11AM at the International Institute of Metro Detroit. We've got some great speakers lined up from @actioneqmi.bsky.social, @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social and more!
Saturday Nov 22, 11AM at the International Institute of Metro Detroit. We've got some great speakers lined up from @actioneqmi.bsky.social, @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social and more!
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Join us tomorrow in Detroit for a townhall on diversity, equity and inclusion!
Saturday Nov 22, 11AM at the International Institute of Metro Detroit. We've got some great speakers lined up from @actioneqmi.bsky.social, @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social and more!
Saturday Nov 22, 11AM at the International Institute of Metro Detroit. We've got some great speakers lined up from @actioneqmi.bsky.social, @risingvoicesaaf.bsky.social and more!
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Survivors speaking now
Justice for their younger self
Powerful heartfelt & heartbreaking testimonials
Enough these Survivors have suffered enough
I hope you are listening to them now
I'm watching them live with tears rolling
They are Brave and Courageous
My heart goes out to them
Justice for their younger self
Powerful heartfelt & heartbreaking testimonials
Enough these Survivors have suffered enough
I hope you are listening to them now
I'm watching them live with tears rolling
They are Brave and Courageous
My heart goes out to them
“You are our president. Please start acting like it. Show some class. Show some real leadership. Show that you actually care about the people other than yourself. I voted for you, but your behavior on this issue has been a national embarrassment.”
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Survivors speaking now
Justice for their younger self
Powerful heartfelt & heartbreaking testimonials
Enough these Survivors have suffered enough
I hope you are listening to them now
I'm watching them live with tears rolling
They are Brave and Courageous
My heart goes out to them
Justice for their younger self
Powerful heartfelt & heartbreaking testimonials
Enough these Survivors have suffered enough
I hope you are listening to them now
I'm watching them live with tears rolling
They are Brave and Courageous
My heart goes out to them
Reposted by Stephanie Chang
I do in fact need to point out Trump’s breathtaking misogyny. Yes it’s to be expected from a serial abuser of women. Yes it’s what we fully expect from our Abuser-in-Chief.
But ceasing to call it out is its own form of normalization and acceptance.
So you better believe I’m gonna call it out.
But ceasing to call it out is its own form of normalization and acceptance.
So you better believe I’m gonna call it out.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
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Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I do in fact need to point out Trump’s breathtaking misogyny. Yes it’s to be expected from a serial abuser of women. Yes it’s what we fully expect from our Abuser-in-Chief.
But ceasing to call it out is its own form of normalization and acceptance.
So you better believe I’m gonna call it out.
But ceasing to call it out is its own form of normalization and acceptance.
So you better believe I’m gonna call it out.
1/ Children are suffering impacts from dangerous immigration enforcement tactics. SB 508-510 would support our families, improve public safety & protect privacy rights. #MILeg #momsky🧵
news247plus.com/news/world/michigan-legislators-and-community-leaders-criticize-harms-to-immigrant-children-43087
news247plus.com/news/world/michigan-legislators-and-community-leaders-criticize-harms-to-immigrant-children-43087
Michigan legislators and community leaders criticize the harm to immigrant children
Community leaders and legislators denounced how Trump's immigration policy is causing fear in immigrant families with children ...Read more at News247Plus.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
1/ Children are suffering impacts from dangerous immigration enforcement tactics. SB 508-510 would support our families, improve public safety & protect privacy rights. #MILeg #momsky🧵
news247plus.com/news/world/michigan-legislators-and-community-leaders-criticize-harms-to-immigrant-children-43087
news247plus.com/news/world/michigan-legislators-and-community-leaders-criticize-harms-to-immigrant-children-43087
Reposted by Stephanie Chang
ICE has been targeting young kids for months, separating families and instilling fear.
Tell Congress to pass legislation ensuring no child is arrested without a warrant and coerced to give up their rights by immigration agents.
Tell Congress to pass legislation ensuring no child is arrested without a warrant and coerced to give up their rights by immigration agents.
ICE: Stop Terrorizing Children
ICE is traumatizing children as young as 14 – trying to strip them of their rights while they're without attorneys or family to help them. Take action against these horrific abuses now.
aclu.org
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
ICE has been targeting young kids for months, separating families and instilling fear.
Tell Congress to pass legislation ensuring no child is arrested without a warrant and coerced to give up their rights by immigration agents.
Tell Congress to pass legislation ensuring no child is arrested without a warrant and coerced to give up their rights by immigration agents.
Great news to start this week!!
The U.S. Supreme Court will NOT take up a case that could have potentially overturned the same sex marriage ruling. ❤️🎉🏳️🌈
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
The U.S. Supreme Court will NOT take up a case that could have potentially overturned the same sex marriage ruling. ❤️🎉🏳️🌈
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Great news to start this week!!
The U.S. Supreme Court will NOT take up a case that could have potentially overturned the same sex marriage ruling. ❤️🎉🏳️🌈
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
The U.S. Supreme Court will NOT take up a case that could have potentially overturned the same sex marriage ruling. ❤️🎉🏳️🌈
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
Reposted by Stephanie Chang
During his first term, Trump’s travel ban hit close to home—my 4-year-old’s beloved Iranian teacher was suddenly gone. Eight years later, my now 12-year-old still remembers the fear and confusion. Attacks on immigrant communities are tearing classrooms apart.
Tell us how Trump’s immigration policies are impacting your family and community!
Please do not share any identifying information about yourself and immigrants in your community.
action.momsrising.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
During his first term, Trump’s travel ban hit close to home—my 4-year-old’s beloved Iranian teacher was suddenly gone. Eight years later, my now 12-year-old still remembers the fear and confusion. Attacks on immigrant communities are tearing classrooms apart.
It is time to make sure Michiganders can afford their water bills. Every human being needs water to live.
Our bipartisan bill package is the long term, sustainable, commonsense, bipartisan solution we need.
Let's get it done.🚰 #mileg ##wateraffordability
www.mlive.com/environment/...
Our bipartisan bill package is the long term, sustainable, commonsense, bipartisan solution we need.
Let's get it done.🚰 #mileg ##wateraffordability
www.mlive.com/environment/...
Michigan lawmakers revive push for income-based water bills
Michigan would become the first state with a permanent, income-based water billing system under proposed affordability package.
www.mlive.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It is time to make sure Michiganders can afford their water bills. Every human being needs water to live.
Our bipartisan bill package is the long term, sustainable, commonsense, bipartisan solution we need.
Let's get it done.🚰 #mileg ##wateraffordability
www.mlive.com/environment/...
Our bipartisan bill package is the long term, sustainable, commonsense, bipartisan solution we need.
Let's get it done.🚰 #mileg ##wateraffordability
www.mlive.com/environment/...
Happy Election Day!!
Many municipalities in Michigan have elections today, including several in Senate District 3 -- if that applies you, please go vote! Polls are open until 8PM.
You can check out your sample ballot, find your polling location, and more at michigan.gov/vote
#VOTE #ElectionDay
Many municipalities in Michigan have elections today, including several in Senate District 3 -- if that applies you, please go vote! Polls are open until 8PM.
You can check out your sample ballot, find your polling location, and more at michigan.gov/vote
#VOTE #ElectionDay
November 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Happy Election Day!!
Many municipalities in Michigan have elections today, including several in Senate District 3 -- if that applies you, please go vote! Polls are open until 8PM.
You can check out your sample ballot, find your polling location, and more at michigan.gov/vote
#VOTE #ElectionDay
Many municipalities in Michigan have elections today, including several in Senate District 3 -- if that applies you, please go vote! Polls are open until 8PM.
You can check out your sample ballot, find your polling location, and more at michigan.gov/vote
#VOTE #ElectionDay
1/ Last week, the Michigan Senate passed SB 423 with almost unanimous support! My legislation will allow county treasurers to continue to run tax foreclosure prevention programs like Pay As You Stay and the Interest Reduction Stipulated Payment Agreement plans. #mileg #housing
November 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
If you or someone you know is in need of food resources -- please check out the resource list below that my team has compiled.
Also, 2-1-1 is an excellent resource to call for food & other resources.
FAQ from MDHHS: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assist...
Also, 2-1-1 is an excellent resource to call for food & other resources.
FAQ from MDHHS: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assist...
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
If you or someone you know is in need of food resources -- please check out the resource list below that my team has compiled.
Also, 2-1-1 is an excellent resource to call for food & other resources.
FAQ from MDHHS: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assist...
Also, 2-1-1 is an excellent resource to call for food & other resources.
FAQ from MDHHS: www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assist...
This is a HUGE victory! The courts have ordered the federal government to use contingency funds to keep SNAP benefits going during the federal government shutdown.
Thank you @dananessel.bsky.social for this important lawsuit!! #SNAPBenefits
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Thank you @dananessel.bsky.social for this important lawsuit!! #SNAPBenefits
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown
Two federal judges ruled on whether the federal government must continue replenishing SNAP food aid benefits during the shutdown.
www.detroitnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is a HUGE victory! The courts have ordered the federal government to use contingency funds to keep SNAP benefits going during the federal government shutdown.
Thank you @dananessel.bsky.social for this important lawsuit!! #SNAPBenefits
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Thank you @dananessel.bsky.social for this important lawsuit!! #SNAPBenefits
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
Reposted by Stephanie Chang
Protect SNAP: Stop Cuts to Food & Healthcare | Feeding America share.google/ezy7eAgurBaw...
Go to feedingamerica.org
To find locations of foodbanks in each state
40 million Americans could lose their SNAP BENEFITS
We're all in this together
Please help these organizations
Thank you !!
Go to feedingamerica.org
To find locations of foodbanks in each state
40 million Americans could lose their SNAP BENEFITS
We're all in this together
Please help these organizations
Thank you !!
Protect SNAP: Stop Cuts to Food & Healthcare | Feeding America
Congress is considering cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare. Take action now to stop the cuts that could increase hunger for millions.
share.google
October 29, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Protect SNAP: Stop Cuts to Food & Healthcare | Feeding America share.google/ezy7eAgurBaw...
Go to feedingamerica.org
To find locations of foodbanks in each state
40 million Americans could lose their SNAP BENEFITS
We're all in this together
Please help these organizations
Thank you !!
Go to feedingamerica.org
To find locations of foodbanks in each state
40 million Americans could lose their SNAP BENEFITS
We're all in this together
Please help these organizations
Thank you !!
Staying in Touch with Stephanie update!! Five things to know from the past couple weeks.
#stayingintouchwithstephanie #gettingthingsdone #fivethings #BringLueHome #keepfamiliestogether #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
youtu.be/juhgfqHOQUU
#stayingintouchwithstephanie #gettingthingsdone #fivethings #BringLueHome #keepfamiliestogether #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
youtu.be/juhgfqHOQUU
Staying in Touch with Stephanie 10.24.25
YouTube video by Senator Stephanie Chang
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October 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Staying in Touch with Stephanie update!! Five things to know from the past couple weeks.
#stayingintouchwithstephanie #gettingthingsdone #fivethings #BringLueHome #keepfamiliestogether #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
youtu.be/juhgfqHOQUU
#stayingintouchwithstephanie #gettingthingsdone #fivethings #BringLueHome #keepfamiliestogether #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth
youtu.be/juhgfqHOQUU
Serving a Personal Protection Order should be no cost to the survivor & take place immediately.
Unfortunately, for Latricia, this didn't happen.
We're working hard to pass bipartisan policy to prevent these tragedies in the future. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
www.wxyz.com/news/local-n...
Unfortunately, for Latricia, this didn't happen.
We're working hard to pass bipartisan policy to prevent these tragedies in the future. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
www.wxyz.com/news/local-n...
'You shouldn't have to pay.' Bill would shift PPO service costs away from Michigan victims
Lansing lawmakers are pushing to eliminate the fees charged to victims of abuse seeking to have personal protection orders served by law enforcement.
www.wxyz.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Serving a Personal Protection Order should be no cost to the survivor & take place immediately.
Unfortunately, for Latricia, this didn't happen.
We're working hard to pass bipartisan policy to prevent these tragedies in the future. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
www.wxyz.com/news/local-n...
Unfortunately, for Latricia, this didn't happen.
We're working hard to pass bipartisan policy to prevent these tragedies in the future. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth
www.wxyz.com/news/local-n...
Thank you Gov. Whitmer for granting Lue Yang's pardon!! This gives us hope and a chance for his return to Michigan - if ICE makes the right decision.
Take action: secure.everyaction.com/ptKd7q4FZEmM...
michiganadvance.com/2025/10/23/w...
Take action: secure.everyaction.com/ptKd7q4FZEmM...
michiganadvance.com/2025/10/23/w...
Whitmer pardons Hmong community leader detained by ICE as efforts to return him to Michigan persist • Michigan Advance
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Thursday she had granted a pardon request for Lue Yang, a Hmong refugee and president of the Hmong Family Association of Lansing who was detained by U.S. Im...
michiganadvance.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Thank you Gov. Whitmer for granting Lue Yang's pardon!! This gives us hope and a chance for his return to Michigan - if ICE makes the right decision.
Take action: secure.everyaction.com/ptKd7q4FZEmM...
michiganadvance.com/2025/10/23/w...
Take action: secure.everyaction.com/ptKd7q4FZEmM...
michiganadvance.com/2025/10/23/w...
UPDATE: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has granted Lue Yang's pardon!! Thank you, Governor, for taking action, and thank you to every person and organization who advocated for this much needed change. We need everyone's help to get Lue Yang back to Michigan. Call ICE now.
1/ URGENT UPDATE: Lue Yang, Khone Sengmany and others are currently on a plane that left a Louisiana ICE staging facility overnight and will eventually land in Laos -- but we believe it is still in the United States. 🧵
October 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
UPDATE: Governor Gretchen Whitmer has granted Lue Yang's pardon!! Thank you, Governor, for taking action, and thank you to every person and organization who advocated for this much needed change. We need everyone's help to get Lue Yang back to Michigan. Call ICE now.