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Steve Descano

@stevedescano.bsky.social
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Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County, Virginia. Reform prosecutor. EASportsCFB fanatic & lover of the Go-Go offense. Office’s account: @FairfaxCountyCA.bsky.social

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Fight Against Federal Overreach @fafofafo.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
FAFO Founding member @stevedescano.bsky.social: “Anytime someone is killed by a federal law enforcement agent, federal authorities should legitimately investigate…The Trump administration has made it clear that this is a duty they have no interest in fulfilling.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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‘New terrifying levels’: 10 people fatally shot by immigration officials in Trump’s second term
As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s death marks another high-profile killing by ICE officers
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The need for this headline is proof of how much trouble we’re in right now
Nyt headline “Justices reaffirm that children born in US are citizens”
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Amazing how much of Republicans’ platform is “make people miserable again” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/u...
nytimes.com
Gay Marriage Is Dividing Republicans, Again
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
A bunch of random assholes want to throw women in prison because they don’t like their medical decisions. Remember when these same people said they would never do that!
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Metaphors abandoning all subtlety
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Or you could have just not invited a bunch of dopey tech bros to wreck the government
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Wait, the law isn’t just naturally feckless in the face of the rich and powerful?!? Take note America
Prince Andrew arrested in connection with the Epstein files Former South Korean leader sentenced to life in prison masterminding an insurrection
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The only positive is that they’re at home so Patullo can clean out his office tonight 🦅
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Sounds like one of those made-up dystopian sci-fi movies based on “what if we let a few billionaires run everyt……” oh shit.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Seems like the country would get better almost instantly if we just stopped believing that ultra rich people are smarter, morally superior, and better equipped to run things than everyone else. DO NOT REPEAT THIS INSIGHT.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Hanging with my @fairfaxdemocrats.bsky.social friends celebrating big wins by Virginia Democrats! @markwarner.bsky.social @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social @jenniferboysko.com @marcussimon.com And more!
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
The people who set America’s economic policy have never asked this question www.barrons.com/articles/k-s...
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What Is the K-Shaped Economy, And Why Is It a Problem?
The U.S. economy has grown increasingly bifurcated, with spending largely dependent on affluent households. Companies, and the Fed, are concerned.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
There’d be a lot less of this shit if we really invested in white collar prosecutions and put these guys in prison when the rules they thought didn’t apply to them were just money/business ones.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Oh man we probably haven’t even seen the worst stuff yet.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Wild definition of “transparency”
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Trump Tries to Seize ‘Affordability’ Message www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/u...
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Reminder that when Democrats get brushed off the plate by obvious bad-faith (and false!) “soft on crime” scare tactics, we end up with this. Congratulations to the U.S. Senators who tried to pander to people who were never going to vote for you no matter what.
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Senate Democrats’ Abandonment of Adeel Mangi Made Emil Bove’s Confirmation Possible
Senate Democrats could have confirmed Biden nominee Adeel Mangi to the Third Circuit last year. They caved to a disgraceful right-wing smear campaign instead.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
What the hell else pumps bullets into people?
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
“‘Federal employees should never have to choose between their faith and their career,’OPM Director Scott Kupor said”. . . right after announcing guidance that allows supervisors to make federal employees choose between their faith and their career. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...
govexec.com
Trump administration reminds federal employees they can proselytize in the office
Supervisors can solicit employees to attend their church, OPM says in new guidance.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
The Thomas Edison of our time—inventing shit that existed when Edison was still alive. These type of guys’ whole game is to “reimagine” stuff that’s existed for decades and charge you 3 times as much for half the quality. www.jalopnik.com/1923966/tesl...
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Tesla's Robotaxi Service In San Francisco Is Actually Just Going To Be A Regular Old Taxi Service - Jalopnik
Instead, Tesla will provide a "chauffeur-style service operated by human drivers." Translation: taxis driven by cabbies.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
If we’re gonna run back the Gilded Age can we at least get railroads and fat politicians in striped pants?
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Arsonist fireman reporting for duty
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Republicans would rather shut down the House to help one person than do their job and help the American people. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
nytimes.com
Trump Administration Live Updates: Johnson Shutting Down House Early to Block Epstein Vote
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
My favorite Commonwealth’s Attorney and I agree that women everywhere deserve reproductive freedom. At the @reprorisingva.bsky.social gala with the inimitable @parisaforjustice.bsky.social
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Thanks to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for introducing us to the newest member of our family!
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Fairfax DA Steve Descano @fairfaxcountyca.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
This morning's news was difficult to hear. Gerry Connolly wasn't just a Northern Virginia icon, but a friend. I count myself lucky, as a Fairfax County resident, to have benefited from his decades of leadership – a legacy that will be felt for generations to come.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
For over 30 years, Gerry Connolly has championed Fairfax County and Northern Virginia’s most pressing issues. As both a constituent, and as a friend, I’ll deeply miss his leadership and unwavering commitment to our community.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
“Don’t quit before the miracle happens.” —the takeaway from one of our Recovery Court graduates at the graduation ceremony I just attended. Man, this is such a good program that really helps people with addiction issues live in recovery. It’s inspiring what people can do if given help and a chance
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Fairfax DA Steve Descano @fairfaxcountyca.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
The DOJ's Civil Rights Division was founded in 1957. It's one of the reasons I was inspired to serve as a federal prosecutor under President Obama. Now, 60+ years later, the Trump admin is destroying one of the most powerful institutions dedicated to fighting discrimination.
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Fairfax DA Steve Descano @fairfaxcountyca.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
“Due process” is like the beating heart of the American experiment. It’s foundational, essential to life, and easy to take for granted.
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Fairfax DA Steve Descano @fairfaxcountyca.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
“Contempt” is a word you’re going to hear a lot in the news today. Here’s a quick breakdown of the two main forms of contempt:
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/s... White House just invented interstellar tariffs
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Astronomers Detect a Signature of Life on a Distant Planet (Gift Article)
Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.
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Fairfax DA Steve Descano @fairfaxcountyca.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Everyone is focused on the economic impacts of tariffs, but it goes beyond just that. #tariffs #news #law
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
While Jason Miyares may call himself the "People's Protector," he's working overtime to do the exact opposite. 🧵
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
While Jason Miyares may call himself the "People's Protector," he's working overtime to do the exact opposite. 🧵
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Even a broken clock is right twice a day! There is only one reason for these guns to be unserialized, or for their owners to not be subject to background checks: to make it easier to commit crimes.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Even a broken clock is right twice a day! There is only one reason for these guns to be unserialized, or for their owners to not be subject to background checks: to make it easier to commit crimes.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Our far-right extremist Governor Glenn Youngkin saw a white officer who was convicted of a crime that resulted in an unarmed black man being killed — and he decided to interfere to score political points at the expense of the victim, his family, and our community.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Our far-right extremist Governor Glenn Youngkin saw a white officer who was convicted of a crime that resulted in an unarmed black man being killed — and he decided to interfere to score political points at the expense of the victim, his family, and our community.
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Fairfax DA Steve Descano @fairfaxcountyca.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
CA Descano will be hosting a press conference at 2:00pm with Melissa Johnson to answer questions about Governor Youngkin's decision to commute the sentence of former Sgt. Wesley Shifflett. The press conference will be streamed live on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FairfaxCount...
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Redirecting...
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
I've been sounding the alarm bells for years now: Governor Sweater-Vest is trying his hardest to imitate the far-right extremist in the White House. The shameful, unjust, craven political stunts of Gov. Youngkin have no place in Virginia.
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Fairfax DA Steve Descano @fairfaxcountyca.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Wrongful convictions can destroy lives — ripping innocent people away from their families for a crime they didn't commit. And when that happens, the real perpetrator avoids accountability and can remain a threat to our community's safety.
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Fairfax DA Steve Descano @fairfaxcountyca.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
ICYMI: Last week, CA Descano announced the creation of Fairfax County's first-ever Conviction Integrity Unit. Read more: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Fairfax prosecutor launches new unit to identify wrongful convictions
Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano said he hoped the initiative will help to foster public trust in the justice system.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
When we let wrongful convictions stand, innocent people are left in prison for crimes they didn't commit — while the real offender evades accountability and remains a threat to our community.
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Steve Descano @stevedescano.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
When we let wrongful convictions stand, innocent people are left in prison for crimes they didn't commit — while the real offender evades accountability and remains a threat to our community.
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