Mary Louise Ruehr
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Book reader, book lover, book reviewer, book columnist, author. Unabashed liberal. A safe friend for LGBTQ+. I vote blue. #books
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Gov Pritzker: "it's been a particularly heavy start to Hanukkah this year. May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing. May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured. And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia."
December 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Gov Pritzker: "it's been a particularly heavy start to Hanukkah this year. May the memories of those who were killed be a blessing. May we keep in our minds the suffering of those injured. And may we share our prayers with their families and the Jewish community in Australia."
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AI and crypto have created the illusion that all is well with the economy — even as Trump has taken a wrecking ball to it.
When the AI and crypto bubbles burst, we’ll likely see the damage Trump’s wrecking ball has done.
Be warned.
When the AI and crypto bubbles burst, we’ll likely see the damage Trump’s wrecking ball has done.
Be warned.
December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
AI and crypto have created the illusion that all is well with the economy — even as Trump has taken a wrecking ball to it.
When the AI and crypto bubbles burst, we’ll likely see the damage Trump’s wrecking ball has done.
Be warned.
When the AI and crypto bubbles burst, we’ll likely see the damage Trump’s wrecking ball has done.
Be warned.
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I know the WH demolition feels like a 1,000 news cycles ago, but let’s not forgot how batshit this is.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is stepping up to fight this reckless project.
It's not about one building. It's about stopping a man who thinks our history is his to bulldoze.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is stepping up to fight this reckless project.
It's not about one building. It's about stopping a man who thinks our history is his to bulldoze.
National Trust sues to stop Trump’s ballroom construction
The organization, which is charged by Congress with historic preservation, is seeking to halt construction on one of the president’s priorities.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I know the WH demolition feels like a 1,000 news cycles ago, but let’s not forgot how batshit this is.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is stepping up to fight this reckless project.
It's not about one building. It's about stopping a man who thinks our history is his to bulldoze.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is stepping up to fight this reckless project.
It's not about one building. It's about stopping a man who thinks our history is his to bulldoze.
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When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
This is a danger to the free press.
This is a danger to the free press.
December 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
When billionaires take control of communication platforms, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy.
This is a danger to the free press.
This is a danger to the free press.
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Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
December 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
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Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
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Trump's shady Slenderman son-in-law Jared Kushner’s unofficial role in Trump administration sparks ethical questions www.timesofisrael.com/jared-kushne... via @timesofisrael
Jared Kushner’s unofficial role in Trump administration sparks ethical questions
US President's Jewish son-in-law, who has played a key role in Gaza and Ukraine peace talks, is part of investor group trying to win bidding war for Warner Bros., which owns CNN
www.timesofisrael.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Trump's shady Slenderman son-in-law Jared Kushner’s unofficial role in Trump administration sparks ethical questions www.timesofisrael.com/jared-kushne... via @timesofisrael
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“He is not unstoppable and you are not without power”
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Buttigieg on Indiana: "The big part of how Trumpism works is to make you feel totally disempowered. To make him feel inevitable. And yet the clear takeaway from this is he is not unstoppable and you are not without power."
December 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
“He is not unstoppable and you are not without power”
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
Remind yourself of this every day.
Especially on the bad days.
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"All twelve regional bank presidents are up for renewal in February, and Hassett and Bessent have hinted a purge may be coming. The pretext would be a new, bogus, long-term residency requirement that Bessent proposed...This would be the way Trump co-opts the Fed." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
The Sleeper Issue That Could Destroy the Economy
Trump may have stopped threatening Jerome Powell—but he’s still got designs to control the Fed.
open.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"All twelve regional bank presidents are up for renewal in February, and Hassett and Bessent have hinted a purge may be coming. The pretext would be a new, bogus, long-term residency requirement that Bessent proposed...This would be the way Trump co-opts the Fed." open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
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After years of turmoil, CNN’s fate may be in Turnip’s hands. CNN's fate in the air as Netflix, Paramount fight over Warner Bros.
www.npr.org/2025/12/12/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/12/n...
CNN has endured turmoil for years. Now Trump wants role in its fate
In the corporate battle over parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN's fate remains up for grabs. President Trump wants a say in what happens next.
www.npr.org
December 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
After years of turmoil, CNN’s fate may be in Turnip’s hands. CNN's fate in the air as Netflix, Paramount fight over Warner Bros.
www.npr.org/2025/12/12/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/12/n...
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When will it be enough?
December 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
When will it be enough?
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Ossoff: "She's gonna have to give up her insurance in the middle of chemotherapy while she's fighting breast cancer. What are people supposed to do when they lose health insurance in the middle of a cancer battle? ... this is life or death"
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Ossoff: "She's gonna have to give up her insurance in the middle of chemotherapy while she's fighting breast cancer. What are people supposed to do when they lose health insurance in the middle of a cancer battle? ... this is life or death"
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Along with the Del Monte brand, the company also owns several other food brands, such as Contadina, Joyba and College Inn.
www.mlive.com/news/2025/12...
www.mlive.com/news/2025/12...
Beloved 139-year-old fruit and vegetable company in bankruptcy
The company is undergoing a court-supervised restructuring plan as it seeks a buyer.
www.mlive.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Along with the Del Monte brand, the company also owns several other food brands, such as Contadina, Joyba and College Inn.
www.mlive.com/news/2025/12...
www.mlive.com/news/2025/12...
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December 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Now only did White House pool reporters not stick up for their colleague who Trump repeatedly called “stupid” but you can hear them thanking Trump a few minutes later after he ended the Q&A. Sad stuff.
November 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Now only did White House pool reporters not stick up for their colleague who Trump repeatedly called “stupid” but you can hear them thanking Trump a few minutes later after he ended the Q&A. Sad stuff.
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Where is the outrage in Congress? Why do we have a Congress? www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Trump says he has ordered closure of Venezuelan airspace
President Donald Trump said Saturday that Venezuelan airspace was closed in its entirety, amid growing U.S. threats to attack the South American nation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Where is the outrage in Congress? Why do we have a Congress? www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Reebok says Happy Tuxedo Cat Day! ❤️🐈⬛ #NationalTuxedoCatDay
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Reebok says Happy Tuxedo Cat Day! ❤️🐈⬛ #NationalTuxedoCatDay
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
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THREE MORE YEARS OF THIS IS UNSUSTAINABLE: Donald Trump’s piggish, savage behavior hits new low.
From insults to death threats and princely thugs, the president is out of control www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
From insults to death threats and princely thugs, the president is out of control www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
Donald Trump's piggish, savage behavior hits new low
From insults to death threats and princely thugs, the president is out of control
www.salon.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
THREE MORE YEARS OF THIS IS UNSUSTAINABLE: Donald Trump’s piggish, savage behavior hits new low.
From insults to death threats and princely thugs, the president is out of control www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
From insults to death threats and princely thugs, the president is out of control www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...