Stephanie Ruble
@stephanieruble.bsky.social
I draw and paint animals, mostly cats. I also sell art and stickers.
Shop & Site: http://sruble.com
Also: @srublenews.bsky.social
Pronouns: She / Her
Shop & Site: http://sruble.com
Also: @srublenews.bsky.social
Pronouns: She / Her
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Happy #NationalCandyCornDay!
Candy corn reminds me of Halloween, so I re-imagined it as a Halloween cat!
I think this would make a great spooky season puzzle. What do you think?
#Halloween #candycorn #cats #spookyseason #kidlitart #puzzleart #holidays #OriginalArt
Candy corn reminds me of Halloween, so I re-imagined it as a Halloween cat!
I think this would make a great spooky season puzzle. What do you think?
#Halloween #candycorn #cats #spookyseason #kidlitart #puzzleart #holidays #OriginalArt
Important thread for authors about the Anthropic class action and scammers.
Authors, Beware! There's a firm called "ClaimsHero" doing aggressive social media outreach claiming to
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
"help" you file to get $ in the Anthropic class action. In fact, it's a bait-and-switch, they are luring authors to sign up with them, then OPTING THEM OUT of the class action so they'll get zilch.
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Important thread for authors about the Anthropic class action and scammers.
Looking at the new macOS Tahoe update. It seems to be all AI (do NOT like or want) and Liquid Glass. (Last phone update has Liquid Glass - horrible for clarity because of the halos, awful to look at, and sometimes migraine inducing - why would anyone want that??? I do NOT like or want it.)
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Looking at the new macOS Tahoe update. It seems to be all AI (do NOT like or want) and Liquid Glass. (Last phone update has Liquid Glass - horrible for clarity because of the halos, awful to look at, and sometimes migraine inducing - why would anyone want that??? I do NOT like or want it.)
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how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
ever since I learned about three-cueing I've developed infinitely more patience for replies on social media. mfers literally do not know how to read. people are walking around conjuring random meanings into words they don't know, and they don't know a lot of words. it's crazy
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This Veterans Day, I’m thinking of the millions of Americans who have served in uniform — and how our government is failing them right now.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
This Veterans Day, I’m thinking of the millions of Americans who have served in uniform — and how our government is failing them right now.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
Words aren’t enough, we need actions. Fund the VA. Fund mental healthcare. And end endless wars.
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🚨HISTORIC PRESERVATION ALERT🚨: A concerted effort is underway by art historians & preservationists to save historic Wilbur J. Cohen building & its priceless New Deal artworks, threatened for sale by Trump administration. Please read, sign linked petition & repost! www.change.org/p/save-the-w...
Sign the Petition
Save the Wilbur J. Cohen Building — the “Sistine Chapel of the New Deal”
www.change.org
November 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🚨HISTORIC PRESERVATION ALERT🚨: A concerted effort is underway by art historians & preservationists to save historic Wilbur J. Cohen building & its priceless New Deal artworks, threatened for sale by Trump administration. Please read, sign linked petition & repost! www.change.org/p/save-the-w...
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In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
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Pat and I just got our medical insurance renewal. Our monthly rate is going from $763 to $2,323.
Our deductible went up too.
We knew it was going to be bad with the subsidies expiring, but holy hell ...
Our deductible went up too.
We knew it was going to be bad with the subsidies expiring, but holy hell ...
October 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Pat and I just got our medical insurance renewal. Our monthly rate is going from $763 to $2,323.
Our deductible went up too.
We knew it was going to be bad with the subsidies expiring, but holy hell ...
Our deductible went up too.
We knew it was going to be bad with the subsidies expiring, but holy hell ...
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
This is a good point. Time for Dems to make some noise. Call your senators and representatives! Use @5calls.org if you need help with scripts or numbers to call.
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
This is a good point. Time for Dems to make some noise. Call your senators and representatives! Use @5calls.org if you need help with scripts or numbers to call.
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This is a bad deal, and the old way of doing things is clearly not working.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
This is a bad deal, and the old way of doing things is clearly not working.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
We need new leaders in the Senate.
This is why the vote last night sucks so much. It’s a short term fix against cruelty, which allows a larger & longer cruel plan to go into place with healthcare. New ACA costs are unsustainable. Many more people will have to choose between necessary health ins. & other necessities like food & rent.
Because many struggle with math…
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This is why the vote last night sucks so much. It’s a short term fix against cruelty, which allows a larger & longer cruel plan to go into place with healthcare. New ACA costs are unsustainable. Many more people will have to choose between necessary health ins. & other necessities like food & rent.
This
Guaranteeing a vote on extending the tax credits is not guaranteeing the tax credits.
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Did Tuesday night even happen?
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Did Tuesday night even happen?
My statement on the funding deal to reopen government, protect federal employees, and vote to protect health care:
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
This
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It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It doesn't actually matter if Chuck Schumer votes for this or not.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
If he can't keep his caucus unified to protect healthcare for over 10 million Americans, he should resign as leader.
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I thought my new health insurance premium was going to be $350 per month until I got this letter informing me that it would be $1,228.28 PER MONTH. I CURRENTLY PAY $50. Is my math mathing? Is that.... a 2,356.42% increase?
2256.42%????
TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX POINT FORTY TWO PERCENT😩
2256.42%????
TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX POINT FORTY TWO PERCENT😩
November 9, 2025 at 4:06 AM
I thought my new health insurance premium was going to be $350 per month until I got this letter informing me that it would be $1,228.28 PER MONTH. I CURRENTLY PAY $50. Is my math mathing? Is that.... a 2,356.42% increase?
2256.42%????
TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX POINT FORTY TWO PERCENT😩
2256.42%????
TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX POINT FORTY TWO PERCENT😩
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2/ Doubling down on cuts to Medicaid that will leave 50,000 Delawareans without health care isn’t compromise — it’s a crisis.
A bill that ignores families paying double for insurance isn’t a solution.
A bill that ignores families paying double for insurance isn’t a solution.
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
2/ Doubling down on cuts to Medicaid that will leave 50,000 Delawareans without health care isn’t compromise — it’s a crisis.
A bill that ignores families paying double for insurance isn’t a solution.
A bill that ignores families paying double for insurance isn’t a solution.
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A reminder - last March, republicans promised to restore $1.1B in funding to DC in exchange for funding the government, and Mike Johnson never took it up in the House.
a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
ALT: a cartoon girl in a blue dress is kneeling in a field holding a bag
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A reminder - last March, republicans promised to restore $1.1B in funding to DC in exchange for funding the government, and Mike Johnson never took it up in the House.
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Bullies gain power when their misconduct succeeds in causing righteous people to yield in the face of wrongdoing. That’s why voting for Trump's continuing resolution - without any protection against his health care cuts or his growing illegality - is a mistake.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Bullies gain power when their misconduct succeeds in causing righteous people to yield in the face of wrongdoing. That’s why voting for Trump's continuing resolution - without any protection against his health care cuts or his growing illegality - is a mistake.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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Never forget: every time you turn out to protest, you have a chance to see a cool dog.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Never forget: every time you turn out to protest, you have a chance to see a cool dog.
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Without arguing the power dynamics happening right now, I really want to just reemphasize this point.
Do not let this get lost tonight/tomorrow in the inevitable media coverage to follow. It is the fault of the GOP.
Do not let this get lost tonight/tomorrow in the inevitable media coverage to follow. It is the fault of the GOP.
The Democrats are not at fault for anything going badly in your life right now.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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To be clear, this deal still needs to go through a debate and amendment process and more 60-vote thresholds to pass the Senate, and then it must pass the House. There's still room for constituent pressure.
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM
To be clear, this deal still needs to go through a debate and amendment process and more 60-vote thresholds to pass the Senate, and then it must pass the House. There's still room for constituent pressure.
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We have updated our call script so you can let your Senators know how you feel about this (TERRIBLE) deal they just advanced...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
UPDATE: Senate votes to advance a tentative deal to end the government shutdown, clearing a key hurdle.
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
nbcnews.to
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
We have updated our call script so you can let your Senators know how you feel about this (TERRIBLE) deal they just advanced...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
This is wrong. This is cruel. This is evil.
Feed people before building ballrooms!
Healthcare for all before wealthcare for rich people and corporations.
Feed people before building ballrooms!
Healthcare for all before wealthcare for rich people and corporations.
USDA orders states to stop paying full SNAP benefits and "immediately undo" steps taken to issue them for November. Follow live updates.
https://cnn.it/47LOq3z
https://cnn.it/47LOq3z
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This is wrong. This is cruel. This is evil.
Feed people before building ballrooms!
Healthcare for all before wealthcare for rich people and corporations.
Feed people before building ballrooms!
Healthcare for all before wealthcare for rich people and corporations.