Amee Vanderpool
@girlsreallyrule.bsky.social
Writer, lawyer, quipster, wonk, and proud creator of SHERO newsletter. Related to Audrey Hepburn. Subscribe to my free newsletter: https://shero.substack.com
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America's Burgeoning Oligarchy
“The data confirms what people across our nation already know instinctively: the new American oligarchy is here,” said Abby Maxman, president and CEO of Oxfam America.
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The collective wealth of the top ten billionaires in the United States soared by $698 billion in the past year with massive gaps in wealth distribution between the rich, and the majority of everyone else. shero.substack.com/p/americas-b...
The emails show that even after Mr. Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 and went to jail for solicitation of prostitution with a minor, prominent academics, including Harvard and MIT, eagerly engaged with him, seeking financial support, gossip and advice. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
The Professors Who Stayed Close With Epstein
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November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The emails show that even after Mr. Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 and went to jail for solicitation of prostitution with a minor, prominent academics, including Harvard and MIT, eagerly engaged with him, seeking financial support, gossip and advice. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
The Supreme Court on Friday evening temporarily allowed Texas to use its newly redrawn, Republican-friendly congressional voting map for the 2026 midterm elections, while the Court considers whether to permanently allow the map. apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Supreme Court on Friday evening temporarily allowed Texas to use its newly redrawn, Republican-friendly congressional voting map for the 2026 midterm elections, while the Court considers whether to permanently allow the map. apnews.com/article/supr...
Following a public falling-out with Trump over the Epstein files, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who faced political retribution if she sought reelection, said she is resigning from Congress in January.
She's running from something alright, just not convinced of what. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
She's running from something alright, just not convinced of what. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is resigning from Congress in January
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a loyal supporter-turned-critic of President Donald Trump who faced his political retribution if she sought reelection, said Friday she is resigning from Congre...
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November 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Following a public falling-out with Trump over the Epstein files, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who faced political retribution if she sought reelection, said she is resigning from Congress in January.
She's running from something alright, just not convinced of what. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
She's running from something alright, just not convinced of what. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
A new study released on Thursday predicts that rising sea levels will increase the risk of flooding at coastal sites that use and produce hazardous substances, putting thousands of locations with underserved communities at risk. shero.substack.com/p/coastal-fl...
Coastal Flooding Threatens Toxic Facilities
"We do have time to respond and try to mitigate the risks and also increase resilience...our goal with this analysis was to try to get ahead of the problem by looking far out into the future."
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November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A new study released on Thursday predicts that rising sea levels will increase the risk of flooding at coastal sites that use and produce hazardous substances, putting thousands of locations with underserved communities at risk. shero.substack.com/p/coastal-fl...
Ellison often speaks to connections at the White House but, in at least one of the calls, engaged in a dialogue about possibly axing some of the CNN hosts whom Donald Trump is said to loathe, including Erin Burnett and Brianna Keilar. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Larry Ellison discussed axing CNN hosts with White House in takeover bid talks
Exclusive: Senior officials indicated favorability toward Paramount Skydance acquiring Warner Bros Discovery
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November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Ellison often speaks to connections at the White House but, in at least one of the calls, engaged in a dialogue about possibly axing some of the CNN hosts whom Donald Trump is said to loathe, including Erin Burnett and Brianna Keilar. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
“Apathy isn’t it. We can do something. So flower power didn’t work. So what. We start again.”
If you are feeling really stuck and down about where this country has gone, you should refuel by watching One to One: John and Yoko. m.youtube.com/watch?v=oxag...
If you are feeling really stuck and down about where this country has gone, you should refuel by watching One to One: John and Yoko. m.youtube.com/watch?v=oxag...
One to One: John & Yoko - Official Trailer | Exclusively in IMAX April 11 | John Lennon, Yoko Ono
YouTube video by Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing
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November 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
“Apathy isn’t it. We can do something. So flower power didn’t work. So what. We start again.”
If you are feeling really stuck and down about where this country has gone, you should refuel by watching One to One: John and Yoko. m.youtube.com/watch?v=oxag...
If you are feeling really stuck and down about where this country has gone, you should refuel by watching One to One: John and Yoko. m.youtube.com/watch?v=oxag...
Using a July post on Trump's Truth Social as the basis, the House Oversight has subpoenaed "certain financial records in the possession, custody, or control of JPMorgan Chase
& Co. (JPMorgan Chase) that are relevant to this investigation." oversight.house.gov/wp-content/u...
& Co. (JPMorgan Chase) that are relevant to this investigation." oversight.house.gov/wp-content/u...
November 19, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Using a July post on Trump's Truth Social as the basis, the House Oversight has subpoenaed "certain financial records in the possession, custody, or control of JPMorgan Chase
& Co. (JPMorgan Chase) that are relevant to this investigation." oversight.house.gov/wp-content/u...
& Co. (JPMorgan Chase) that are relevant to this investigation." oversight.house.gov/wp-content/u...
On Sunday, Trump said he has “had personal talks with some Democrats” about his idea to give cash directly to consumers to pay for their health care coverage, but no Democrat will admit it is them.
So I guess we have a mole, or the liar lied. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
So I guess we have a mole, or the liar lied. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Who is the Democrat talking with Trump on health policy?
The president said Sunday that he’s 'talking to some Democrats' about alternatives to extending the enhanced ACA subsidies.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
On Sunday, Trump said he has “had personal talks with some Democrats” about his idea to give cash directly to consumers to pay for their health care coverage, but no Democrat will admit it is them.
So I guess we have a mole, or the liar lied. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
So I guess we have a mole, or the liar lied. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Nancy Mace is moving to censure and strip Rep. Cory Mills (R-SC) of his committee assignments in Armed Services and Foreign Affairs, in a rare intra-Republican escalation over his alleged ethical violations and to remove him from the committees. www.politico.com/live-updates...
Mace moves to censure fellow Republican Mills
Republicans are accusing Democrats of backroom deals to avoid interparty retribution warfare.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nancy Mace is moving to censure and strip Rep. Cory Mills (R-SC) of his committee assignments in Armed Services and Foreign Affairs, in a rare intra-Republican escalation over his alleged ethical violations and to remove him from the committees. www.politico.com/live-updates...
A large Russian drone and missile barrage on Ukraine’s western city of Ternopil has killed at least 25 people, including three children. apnews.com/article/russ...
Russian attack kills 25 in Ukraine’s Ternopil as Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in Turkey
A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine's western city of Ternopil has killed at least 25 people, including three children.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A large Russian drone and missile barrage on Ukraine’s western city of Ternopil has killed at least 25 people, including three children. apnews.com/article/russ...
During Trump's meeting at the White House with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, he brushed aside questions about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record in exchange for Saudi funding. apnews.com/article/trum...
Takeaways from Trump's White House meeting with Saudi crown prince: Deals and bromance
A jovial President Donald Trump has held a warm and friendly meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman at the White House.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
During Trump's meeting at the White House with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, he brushed aside questions about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record in exchange for Saudi funding. apnews.com/article/trum...
It's not going very well as a federal judge questions Trump's "Virginia prosecutor" Lindsay Halligan and her team...couldn't be happening to a better person. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
It's not going very well as a federal judge questions Trump's "Virginia prosecutor" Lindsay Halligan and her team...couldn't be happening to a better person. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
The Senate approved legislation on Wednesday by unanimous consent to release the Epstein files one day after a near-unanimous vote in the US House.
How did all of this change and why will Trump immediately sign it into law? My latest explains it all: shero.substack.com/p/the-real-e...
How did all of this change and why will Trump immediately sign it into law? My latest explains it all: shero.substack.com/p/the-real-e...
The Real Epstein Files Plan
As we await a vote that could force the release of more documents involving Epstein that will likely incriminate many influential people, Donald Trump switches direction to insulate himself.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Senate approved legislation on Wednesday by unanimous consent to release the Epstein files one day after a near-unanimous vote in the US House.
How did all of this change and why will Trump immediately sign it into law? My latest explains it all: shero.substack.com/p/the-real-e...
How did all of this change and why will Trump immediately sign it into law? My latest explains it all: shero.substack.com/p/the-real-e...
My mom sent me this video saying it reminded her of me when I was little. So I made it into a video that we send each other now if we are fighting and need to just call a truce.
Feel free to pass it on and use it. 🩷
Feel free to pass it on and use it. 🩷
November 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
My mom sent me this video saying it reminded her of me when I was little. So I made it into a video that we send each other now if we are fighting and need to just call a truce.
Feel free to pass it on and use it. 🩷
Feel free to pass it on and use it. 🩷
The Trump administration’s narrative of the supposed "Cartel de los Soles" Venezuelan gang is not a literal, rather a figure of speech dating back to the 1990's meant to denote Venezuelan military officials who were corrupted by drug money.
What a joke. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
What a joke. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Trump administration’s narrative of the supposed "Cartel de los Soles" Venezuelan gang is not a literal, rather a figure of speech dating back to the 1990's meant to denote Venezuelan military officials who were corrupted by drug money.
What a joke. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
What a joke. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...
A federal court panel (2-1) in Texas has blocked the state's newly redrawn Republican-friendly congressional map from going into effect in the 2026 midterms after finding “substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A federal court panel (2-1) in Texas has blocked the state's newly redrawn Republican-friendly congressional map from going into effect in the 2026 midterms after finding “substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Don't be fooled by this afternoon's vote in the House to release the Epstein files because the Trump administration has their own scheme to move from defense to offense. shero.substack.com/p/the-real-e...
The Real Epstein Files Plan
As we await a vote that could force the release of more documents involving Epstein that will likely incriminate many influential people, Donald Trump switches direction to insulate himself.
shero.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Don't be fooled by this afternoon's vote in the House to release the Epstein files because the Trump administration has their own scheme to move from defense to offense. shero.substack.com/p/the-real-e...
Raleigh is the new Chicago with regard to the ICE invasion and Trumps federal agents because it is a Democratic voting stronghold that Trump wants to control during the next Midterm Elections as a trial for 2028. apnews.com/article/char...
Federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, mayor says
Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh as soon as Tuesday.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Raleigh is the new Chicago with regard to the ICE invasion and Trumps federal agents because it is a Democratic voting stronghold that Trump wants to control during the next Midterm Elections as a trial for 2028. apnews.com/article/char...
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Remember that Trump's DoJ will have control over what is redacted, given the new investigation. apnews.com/article/epst...
Remember that Trump's DoJ will have control over what is redacted, given the new investigation. apnews.com/article/epst...
House expected to vote on bill forcing release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The House is expected to vote on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Remember that Trump's DoJ will have control over what is redacted, given the new investigation. apnews.com/article/epst...
Remember that Trump's DoJ will have control over what is redacted, given the new investigation. apnews.com/article/epst...
Larry Summers, the Harvard president who served as US Treasury Secretary, says he will step back from public commitments after emails showed he maintained a friendly relationship with Epstein long after he pleaded guilty in 2008. apnews.com/article/larr...
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and current Harvard professor Larry Summers says he'll step back from public commitments after the release of emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with J...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Larry Summers, the Harvard president who served as US Treasury Secretary, says he will step back from public commitments after emails showed he maintained a friendly relationship with Epstein long after he pleaded guilty in 2008. apnews.com/article/larr...
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned on Monday, after being temporarily installed in May after acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton was fired by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem a day after telling Congress that FEMA should not be dismantled. abcnews.go.com/Politics/act...
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigns
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned on Monday, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned on Monday, after being temporarily installed in May after acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton was fired by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem a day after telling Congress that FEMA should not be dismantled. abcnews.go.com/Politics/act...
A judge finds that Trump's DoJ engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against Comey, and has directed prosecutors to produce to defense lawyers all grand jury materials from the case. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A judge finds that Trump's DoJ engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against Comey, and has directed prosecutors to produce to defense lawyers all grand jury materials from the case. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Has anyone ever raided the stockings before Christmas because they needed a chocolate fix…yeah, me neither.
November 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Has anyone ever raided the stockings before Christmas because they needed a chocolate fix…yeah, me neither.
Trump: the House should release the Epstein files because I have nothing to hide.
The investigation he launched means the DoJ can withhold anything he wants until he says the investigation is over, which gives him the ability to hide whatever he likes while he is in office.
The investigation he launched means the DoJ can withhold anything he wants until he says the investigation is over, which gives him the ability to hide whatever he likes while he is in office.
November 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Trump: the House should release the Epstein files because I have nothing to hide.
The investigation he launched means the DoJ can withhold anything he wants until he says the investigation is over, which gives him the ability to hide whatever he likes while he is in office.
The investigation he launched means the DoJ can withhold anything he wants until he says the investigation is over, which gives him the ability to hide whatever he likes while he is in office.
Trump has now “opened an ongoing investigation” into Jeffrey Epstein so that no one can legally talk about it in the media.
November 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Trump has now “opened an ongoing investigation” into Jeffrey Epstein so that no one can legally talk about it in the media.