Morgan Stephens

Washington, D.C., United States

staff writer @dailykos, poet TILT (Aldrich Press), previously @business @cnn, Long Covid advocate

Articles

Computational and functional prioritization identifies genes that rescue behavior and reduce tau protein in fly and human cell models of Alzheimer disease

1 month ago | cell.com | Morgan Stephens |Jiayang Li |Megan L Mair |Justin Moore |Katy Zhu |Akash Tarkunde | +7 more

KeywordsAlzheimer diseaseTWASlongitudinal transcriptomicsneuroprotectiveMTCH2SPI1behavioral screenGet full text accessLog in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References1. Hampel, H. ∙ Blennow, K. ∙ Shaw, L.M. ... Total and phosphorylated tau protein as biological markers of Alzheimer’s diseaseExp. Gerontol. 2010; 45:30-402. Zetterberg, H. ∙ Blennow, K. ∙ Hanse, E. Amyloid β and APP as biomarkers for Alzheimer’s diseaseExp. Gerontol. 2010; 45:23-293. Ferrari, C. ∙ Sorbi, S.
Musk's Infamy Is Sinking Tesla Sales - And Its Stock Price

2 months ago | nationalmemo.com | Morgan Stephens

Stocks for the electric vehicle company Tesla just wrapped its worst month since 2022, and it’s all because of its certifiably insane CEO, Elon Musk. In February, Tesla shares plummeted 28%, signaling their worst month since a 37% drop in December 2022. The stock fell by an additional 3% on Monday alone. And after Trump announced he would enact his disastrous tariff policy, it could bottleneck Tesla’s manufacturing, fracturing it even more.
'We Can No Longer Serve': Data Scientists And Engineers Quit DOGE In Protest

2 months ago | nationalmemo.com | Morgan Stephens

Nearly two dozen federal technology workers just walked out the door rather than bow to billionaire Elon Musk, who they say is set on running the government into the ground with chaos and cronyism. On Tuesday, 21 engineers, data scientists, and product managers who worked for what was once known as the United States Digital Service submitted a mass resignation letter in response to Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency interloping in federal jobs and agencies.
White House Deploys 'Rapid Response' Account To Smear Reporters, Push Fake Polls

2 months ago | nationalmemo.com | Morgan Stephens

Donald Trump’s White House is using its state-run “Rapid Response 47” account to push lies, attack reporters, and hype fake poll numbers—blurring the line between official governance and a MAGA propaganda machine. In a post on X Friday, the “Rapid Response 47” account posted a clip of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt answering a question by NBC News Chief White House correspondent Peter Alexander on the White House north lawn.
Wait, Where's Melania?

2 months ago | crooksandliars.com | Morgan Stephens

First lady Melania Trump has not been seen publicly in 24 days. Her last appearance was on Jan. 24, when she traveled with President Donald Trump to North Carolina and California to tour the devastation of Hurricane Helene and the historic wildfires. While Trump and his actual first lady, Elon Musk, have been moving at breakneck speed with executive orders, press conferences, and gutting of the federal government, Melania has been notably absent.
RFK Jr. And Trump Risk Health Of 9/11 Heroes With Callous Staffing Cutbacks

2 months ago | nationalmemo.com | Morgan Stephens

New York Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand wrote a letter to newly appointed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, condemning the recent “nonsensical and dangerous” 20% staffing cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program. The cuts jeopardize the ability to deliver health care to those suffering from 9/11-related health conditions, including respiratory ailments and cancers.
Smith Retirement Will Open Up Senate Seat In Minnesota

Feb 14, 2025 | nationalmemo.com | Morgan Stephens

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota announced on Thursday that she won’t seek reelection in 2026. “This decision is not political, it is entirely personal,” she said in a statement, citing that while she entered the Senate with no grandchildren, she and her husband now have four who live nearby.
Trump Call With Putin Signals White House Surrender On Ukraine

Feb 13, 2025 | nationalmemo.com | Morgan Stephens

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday on Truth Social that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the first time since being sworn into office. During the 90-minute call and on social media, Trump signaled a shift in U.S. policy that would retreat from the strong support of Ukraine seen during Joe Biden’s administration.
He Doesn't Give A Chicken's Butt About 'Egg-Flation'

Feb 12, 2025 | crooksandliars.com | Morgan Stephens

Trump: Groceries, sort of an old fashioned word. The price of groceries went through the roof… You take a look at eggs today— I mean, the eggs are double, triple, quadruple, they’re going through the roof. No, there’s some outside problem with eggs maybe. — Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) 2025-02-08T03:27:59.219ZU.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that egg prices increased 14.5% since President Donald Trump took office, increasing from $6.57 to $7.52 per dozen. And for the week of Feb. 2 through Feb.
Democrats Smack President For Dropping Promise To Reduce Food Prices

Feb 10, 2025 | nationalmemo.com | Morgan Stephens

Recent Department of Agriculture data shows that egg prices increased 14.5 percent since President Donald Trump took office, increasing from $6.57 to $7.52 per dozen. And for the week of February 2 through February 7, egg prices have gone up even more, with large eggs costing $7.72 per dozen. Bird flu has caused egg prices to rise to all-time highs in grocery stores, fast-food chains, and diners, but Trump has yet to address the issue.