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Proud Michigander, bird enthusiast, animal lover, retired journalist, supporter of Democracy.
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The death of Kit Kat, a bodega cat run over by a Waymo self-driving taxi, has sparked outrage and debate in San Francisco, with some bemoaning the way robot taxis and automation have taken over the city.
Waymo Was Thriving in San Francisco. Then One of Its Driverless Cars Killed a Cat.
The self-driving taxis have become ubiquitous in the city, but an uproar ensued when one ran over a beloved feline.
nyti.ms
November 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The death of Kit Kat, a bodega cat run over by a Waymo self-driving taxi, has sparked outrage and debate in San Francisco, with some bemoaning the way robot taxis and automation have taken over the city.
Robert Reich's Saturday Coffee Klatch with Heather Lofthouse is always insightful.
Epstein’s Revenge: The Coffee Klatch for Saturday, November 15, 2025
With Heather Lofthouse and yours truly, Robert Reich
robertreich.substack.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Robert Reich's Saturday Coffee Klatch with Heather Lofthouse is always insightful.
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Retired FBI Agent Greg Stejskal shares his views of Kash Patel’s distorted loyalties: “You can’t be both the king’s wizard and a director who swore to follow the rule of law.”
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/338...
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/338...
Retired Michigan FBI Agent: It's Disgraceful to See FBI Director Kash Patel Cater to Trump's Vindictive Whims
Contributors
www.deadlinedetroit.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Retired FBI Agent Greg Stejskal shares his views of Kash Patel’s distorted loyalties: “You can’t be both the king’s wizard and a director who swore to follow the rule of law.”
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/338...
www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/338...
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The president, who maintains that l’affaire Epstein is all a Democratic “hoax,” tore into Greene on Friday evening, calling her a “ranting Lunatic” on Truth Social.
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trib.al/Bg4GPfZ
“Lunatic”: Trump Loses It and Unleashes Barrage of Insults at MTG
The president has officially broken up with Marjorie Taylor Greene amid tension over the Epstein files.
trib.al
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The president, who maintains that l’affaire Epstein is all a Democratic “hoax,” tore into Greene on Friday evening, calling her a “ranting Lunatic” on Truth Social.
trib.al/Bg4GPfZ
trib.al/Bg4GPfZ
Members of the Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild create lovely quilts that are sold to benefit the Safehouse Center women's shelter. Many still available! Check out their lovely work and consider supporting: www.safehousecenter.org/quiltsale/
November 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Members of the Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild create lovely quilts that are sold to benefit the Safehouse Center women's shelter. Many still available! Check out their lovely work and consider supporting: www.safehousecenter.org/quiltsale/
R.I.P. KitKat
Death of KitKat, a beloved San Francisco cat, reignites fury over robotaxis
A Waymo taxi struck the brown tabby, a Mission District fixture, raising questions about the role of self-driving cars in the neighborhood.
wapo.st
November 7, 2025 at 7:16 AM
R.I.P. KitKat
Words of hope from this exceptional public servant. Thank you Nancy Pelosi for your many years of service.
America Is Great When America Is Good
Those who believe in liberty and dignity must never give in to the forces arrayed against the things we hold dearest.
www.theatlantic.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Words of hope from this exceptional public servant. Thank you Nancy Pelosi for your many years of service.
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Mary Sheffield (D) will be the first woman and first Black woman mayor of Detroit, the Associated Press projects.
Sheffield, 38, will succeed three-term Mayor Mike Duggan.
Sheffield, 38, will succeed three-term Mayor Mike Duggan.
Election 2025 live updates: Mamdani wins NYC mayor race, Democrats take governor races in N.J., Va.; Prop 50 to be decided
Voters in states across the country head to the ballot box in the first election since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Mary Sheffield (D) will be the first woman and first Black woman mayor of Detroit, the Associated Press projects.
Sheffield, 38, will succeed three-term Mayor Mike Duggan.
Sheffield, 38, will succeed three-term Mayor Mike Duggan.
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker from Queens, will be the 111th mayor of New York. He will be the first Muslim to ever lead the city, as well as its first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor in more than a century.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker from Queens, will be the 111th mayor of New York. He will be the first Muslim to ever lead the city, as well as its first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor in more than a century.
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nyti.ms/47O4mT0
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Updating my LEGO White House
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Updating my LEGO White House
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ABC News released before-and-after satellite images of the White House demolition.
October 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
ABC News released before-and-after satellite images of the White House demolition.
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George Santos—a shameless fraudster who lies about everything and steals from everyone—walked free Friday night when President Trump commuted his 7-year sentence after serving just 84 days. Sound familiar?
Under a new law, New York State can correct Trump's perversion of justice. trib.al/UlIZdIz
Under a new law, New York State can correct Trump's perversion of justice. trib.al/UlIZdIz
October 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
George Santos—a shameless fraudster who lies about everything and steals from everyone—walked free Friday night when President Trump commuted his 7-year sentence after serving just 84 days. Sound familiar?
Under a new law, New York State can correct Trump's perversion of justice. trib.al/UlIZdIz
Under a new law, New York State can correct Trump's perversion of justice. trib.al/UlIZdIz
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Apparently sub-par candidates for the many new ICE jobs.
ICE’s ‘Athletically Allergic’ Recruits
Push-ups, sit-ups, and a brisk jog pose a threat to Trump’s deportation campaign.
www.theatlantic.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Apparently sub-par candidates for the many new ICE jobs.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"There are big structural things we need to confront as a country, particularly around money and politics, that probably can only happen through constitutional amendment," Pete Buttigieg says on this episode of The Opinions.
"There are big structural things we need to confront as a country, particularly around money and politics, that probably can only happen through constitutional amendment," Pete Buttigieg says on this episode of The Opinions.
Opinion | Pete Buttigieg on Rebuilding America After Trump
The former transportation secretary argues Americans need a new sense of belonging.
nyti.ms
October 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
"There are big structural things we need to confront as a country, particularly around money and politics, that probably can only happen through constitutional amendment," Pete Buttigieg says on this episode of The Opinions.
"There are big structural things we need to confront as a country, particularly around money and politics, that probably can only happen through constitutional amendment," Pete Buttigieg says on this episode of The Opinions.
If we didn't show up to work for weeks on end, we would be summarily fired. Where is our U.S. House of Representatives and why has Speaker Johnson sent his members home? They need to get back to work, pronto. Stop this government shutdown now.
October 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
If we didn't show up to work for weeks on end, we would be summarily fired. Where is our U.S. House of Representatives and why has Speaker Johnson sent his members home? They need to get back to work, pronto. Stop this government shutdown now.
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I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:
October 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:
And still, the distractions continue...
Krash
YouTube video by The Lincoln Project
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
And still, the distractions continue...
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ICEBlock creator Joshua Aaron @joshua.stealingheather.com will be speaking with Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com tonight discussing Apple's removal of #ICEBlock.
October 6, 2025 at 3:19 PM
ICEBlock creator Joshua Aaron @joshua.stealingheather.com will be speaking with Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com tonight discussing Apple's removal of #ICEBlock.
The slash-and-burn approach was plain wrong. This will prove costly and take years to repair.
Trump administration rehires hundreds of federal employees laid off by DOGE
Hundreds of laid-off federal employees who managed government workspaces are being called back to their jobs as the Trump administration walks back plans to slash its real estate portfolio.
apnews.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The slash-and-burn approach was plain wrong. This will prove costly and take years to repair.
For those seeking a good distraction, here you go. You're welcome.
The Bears Are Back and They’re Fatter Than Ever
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
For those seeking a good distraction, here you go. You're welcome.
