Stephen Brannen
stephenbrannen.bsky.social
Stephen Brannen
@stephenbrannen.bsky.social
He/Him. Obsessed with sports, tech news, and music.
With a court that has yet to find a precedent they aren't willing to overturn, I'm absolutely shocked that Obergefell v Hodges is safe (at least for now).
November 10, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Here is my completely unasked for opinion on the end of the shutdown.

Senate Dems held their ground through the election hoping for 1 of two things:

1. Last week’s elections would sway Congressional R’s
2. If not, delayed/canceled flights over Thanksgiving would
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Someone better be keeping a list.

Every school, law firm, media conglomerate, and corporation that bent the knee to Trump (especially those that embraced discrimination) needs to be investigated and individuals charged once we get the fascists out of power.

Collaboration cannot be tolerated.
Breaking News: Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would restore hundreds of millions in funding to the university. It's expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million in agriculture and farming programs.
Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds
The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.
nyti.ms
November 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
From my local city council special election, to Mayor of NYC, Public Service Commissioners in GA, Governor of NJ and VA, and the historic Prop 50 vote in CA.

It was a great night to be a member of the resistance to the authoritarian right.
November 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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October 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The bears could’ve had Tyler Warren, but instead we drafted false start machine Colston Loveland.
October 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
At this point just tell the refs to call a false start literally every time they run it and be done with it.

Not reviewable. Doesn’t need a rule change. And the Eagles literally false start every time.
NFL executive Troy Vincent, at the league meeting, says the Tush Push continues to be tough to officiate. “At the end of the day, there is a team that still does it well.”

“From an officiating standpoint, we’re gonna try to get better when someone is in the neutral zone or leaves a little early.”
October 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
It’s painful to watch the Huskers get blatantly held on every play with 0 flags.
October 18, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I didn’t realize until today, that I’ve been daily driving the same iPad Pro since 2018.

Apple really knocked it out of the park with the A12X processor.

Even the battery is still getting decent life.

I’d almost feel bad if it wasn’t 7 years old.
October 16, 2025 at 3:18 AM
The AP poll continues to be a joke.

They finally rank 5-1 Nebraska, whose only loss is to ranked Michigan.

But put them below a Cincinnati that the Huskers beat in week 1.

It’s like these people don’t actually know CFB.
October 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Fucking A, Ghana.
Ghana’s foreign minister just posted this to X:

“The Ghanaian Government is pleased to note that our refusal to accept Abrego Garcia has been duly acknowledged and complied with by the US Department of Homeland Security.”
October 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Meet Ryno, the newest member of the family.

Named after the greatest 2nd baseman of all time, Ryne Sandberg.

He’s a little tuckered out after an exciting first day in a new home.
October 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
One Battle After Another is an absolute masterpiece.
October 4, 2025 at 6:32 AM
There goes my interest in the UFL.
October 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I'm watching the Cubs/Padres game and I'm having some weird issues. My video/audio are cutting in and out.

It doesn't matter if it's via Plex and the antenna in my house, or from my YouTube TV subscription.

I've tried using both my Wifi and 5G on my phone.

Something upstream?
October 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I feel like I’ve found a cheat code for my survival league.

Always pick against the Saints
September 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Your Chicago Cubs have clinched a spot in the playoffs, and are only 4 1/2 games back in the division.
September 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Every life is sacred. Except the homeless. Fuck em I guess. - every Republican.
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 14, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The party of free speech threatening to revoke Mexican congressional visas over… their speech.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Mexican congressional staffer resigns after TV comments about Charlie Kirk
News network Milenio releases public apology after US deputy secretary of state threatens to revoke Mexican visas
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Charlie Kirk was a monster. Yes.

But political violence wasn’t the answer.
September 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This second half has been painful.
September 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I will never not get get chills when I hear Jim Cornelison sing the national anthem.
September 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I’ll never understand why car manufacturers in the US went all in on the Tesla connector for charging while building cars with 800v battery architectures.

To get reasonable charging speeds you can’t even use a supercharger. Only CCS currently supports 800v and now requires a finicky adapter.
September 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Texas, overhyped as per usual.
August 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Yesterday I learned that our 3 year old dishwasher needed replacing.

Today I bought a new one, brought it home in my truck, and installed it myself. The first load is going now.

Absolutely killing this adult thing.
August 7, 2025 at 5:26 AM