Brian K Gruber
briankgruber.bsky.social
Brian K Gruber
@briankgruber.bsky.social
I write books by the sea and help people tell their real stories. Brooklyn born Californian tumbling around the world.
I love how submissive morons in the world at large insist Trump won twice because Democrats failed to fulfill their promises - a largely bullshit claim - but when Trump fails at every step to deliver real advances for the working class, no one cares.
December 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Yes, idiots talking about idiots, but no doubt an interesting phenomenon to have Marj Greene and this moron dissecting and challenging MAGA orthodoxies. Also, I hold Fuentes in contempt, but I can get how his on-air persona appeals to certain young men.
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Under control? They long ago sold their souls and manage a billion dollar gambling addiction ecosystem that convinces every ten year old boy that sports cannot be enjoyed without gambling.
November 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I have a great idea! Let’s get an early start on a circular firing squad slaughtering every competent governor and legislator for failing to pass every fabricated litmus test we can think up.

“A liberal ex sf mayor and Cali governor fails on transgender issues so let’s keep fascists in power.”
August 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Ukrainians offer lodging, personal assistants, train tickets, long distance rides, connections, advice, and astounding stories. Hit the road and open your eyes and ears and stuff hits you in the heart. Onward!
July 31, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The early weather report on my impending three weeks traversing Ukraine (Lviv-Kyiv-Kharkiv-Odesa and some mystery destinations) is the extraordinary kindness of strangers on these fantastic voyages.
July 31, 2025 at 5:20 AM
If you know of Ukrainian musicians, artists, journalists, NGO volunteers, refugees, anarchists, or anyone particularly remarkable stories to tell about life, love, and art during the time of resistance, please let me know. Also, places to visit, ideas to chase, social media channels.
July 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
I’m a 60 year Celtics fan. I don’t like how the team discards loyal players like IT and Marcus like trash so for me I hope he is super successful on the Lakers. I care more about the humans wearing the uniform than the color of the laundry.
July 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Here is an excerpt from the EuroMaidan chapter. The book is available here or follow this Substack for serialized chapter excepts.
July 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
And to examine how the EuroMaidan protests are a model for how to resist government repression and paid thugs

Surmountable: How Citizens from Selma to Seoul Changed the World chronicles the victories and setbacks of ten American and three international citizen movements from the past century.
July 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I will also be riffing on the lyrics and meanings of these songs by patriotic Americans who opposed fascism and aggression. Do you have any experience with these songs or stories to share on these artists? The Power and the Glory btw is a Phil Ochs song, though I like Pete's rendition.
July 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM