Susan Whitall
@swhitall.bsky.social
Former Creem editor; Detroit News veteran; author of “Joni on Joni” and Little Willie John bio. Spartan for life.
If you wrote it as nonfiction, no one would believe it, if you wrote it as fiction, no one would understand it.” —Dave Marsh
If you wrote it as nonfiction, no one would believe it, if you wrote it as fiction, no one would understand it.” —Dave Marsh
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Mike Johnson just voted to cut Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
April 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Mike Johnson just voted to cut Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
Nearly 40% of his district relies on Medicaid.
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Republicans in the U.S. House voted yes on a budget bill today that sets up the reconciliation process to strip nearly a trillion dollars from Medicaid to pay for tax giveaways to billionaires like Elon Musk. Pass it on.
April 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Republicans in the U.S. House voted yes on a budget bill today that sets up the reconciliation process to strip nearly a trillion dollars from Medicaid to pay for tax giveaways to billionaires like Elon Musk. Pass it on.
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Every sunset marks one day closer to Trump leaving office. 🙌🏻
April 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Every sunset marks one day closer to Trump leaving office. 🙌🏻
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Protesters gather at 9 Mile and Woodward in Ferndale to participate in a national day of protest titled “Hands Off” @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social showed up and spoke to the people.
April 5, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Protesters gather at 9 Mile and Woodward in Ferndale to participate in a national day of protest titled “Hands Off” @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social showed up and spoke to the people.
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We will not be distracted.
We will not be discouraged.
We’ve got our eyes on the prize.
And we will build the prosperous, free nation for all that we deserve.
The time to organize is now.
OcasioCortez.com
We will not be discouraged.
We’ve got our eyes on the prize.
And we will build the prosperous, free nation for all that we deserve.
The time to organize is now.
OcasioCortez.com
March 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We will not be distracted.
We will not be discouraged.
We’ve got our eyes on the prize.
And we will build the prosperous, free nation for all that we deserve.
The time to organize is now.
OcasioCortez.com
We will not be discouraged.
We’ve got our eyes on the prize.
And we will build the prosperous, free nation for all that we deserve.
The time to organize is now.
OcasioCortez.com
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My family issued the following after Medgar Evers was partially removed from the Arlington National Cemetery website under the direction of the Department of the Army.
“It is a spit in the face to all who have served, honored, and fought for this country,” said Myrlie Evers.
Full statement below:
“It is a spit in the face to all who have served, honored, and fought for this country,” said Myrlie Evers.
Full statement below:
March 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
My family issued the following after Medgar Evers was partially removed from the Arlington National Cemetery website under the direction of the Department of the Army.
“It is a spit in the face to all who have served, honored, and fought for this country,” said Myrlie Evers.
Full statement below:
“It is a spit in the face to all who have served, honored, and fought for this country,” said Myrlie Evers.
Full statement below:
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There were howls of protest and denial from the GOP any time we pointed out that Republicans want to cut Social Security.
Now the most powerful official in the White House goes on TV and calls it "the big one to eliminate."
Now the most powerful official in the White House goes on TV and calls it "the big one to eliminate."
Elon Musk says he wants to “eliminate” programs like Social Security and Medicare: “Entitlements... That’s the big one to eliminate”
March 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
There were howls of protest and denial from the GOP any time we pointed out that Republicans want to cut Social Security.
Now the most powerful official in the White House goes on TV and calls it "the big one to eliminate."
Now the most powerful official in the White House goes on TV and calls it "the big one to eliminate."
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I care deeply about who Michigan will elect as Governor and send to the U.S. Senate next year, but I have decided against competing in either race.
I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:
I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:
I'm Not Running in 2026, But I Am Getting to Work
We all have work to do in delivering a better kind of politics for America.
substack.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I care deeply about who Michigan will elect as Governor and send to the U.S. Senate next year, but I have decided against competing in either race.
I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:
I wrote more here about my decision and how I view the work required of us all in this moment:
Hope more festivals pick up this King Records film, highlighting James Brown, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard www.wvxu.org/show/cincinn...
From hillbilly to funk to rock 'n' roll, this documentary looks at the biggest hits out of King Records
A new documentary tells the story of King Records and its pioneering role in shaping funk, soul, and rock 'n’ roll.
www.wvxu.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Hope more festivals pick up this King Records film, highlighting James Brown, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard www.wvxu.org/show/cincinn...
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Gene Hackman. Sad, just so sad.
February 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Gene Hackman. Sad, just so sad.
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Lawler is lying. He told me he would not vote for any bill which cut Medicaid. Then he did so. He can parse his words any way he wishes, but he's lying.
bookmark this soundbite from Mike Lawler for when Republicans actually develop a budget and it has huge Medicaid cuts
February 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Lawler is lying. He told me he would not vote for any bill which cut Medicaid. Then he did so. He can parse his words any way he wishes, but he's lying.
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The unvaccinated child who died of measles in Texas was otherwise healthy.
I interviewed a doctor who treated the child. Free link: wapo.st/3QBGSIr
I interviewed a doctor who treated the child. Free link: wapo.st/3QBGSIr
Texas child is first confirmed death in growing measles outbreak
The unvaccinated school-age child is the first confirmed fatality in Texas’s worst measles outbreak in three decades.
wapo.st
February 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The unvaccinated child who died of measles in Texas was otherwise healthy.
I interviewed a doctor who treated the child. Free link: wapo.st/3QBGSIr
I interviewed a doctor who treated the child. Free link: wapo.st/3QBGSIr
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Leadership is doubling down, but GOP members are getting nervous about the budget’s extreme unpopularity.
You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.
You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.
Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
February 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Leadership is doubling down, but GOP members are getting nervous about the budget’s extreme unpopularity.
You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.
You can call your Representative now at 202-224-3121.
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Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
February 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
RIP the Ice Man, Jerry Butler. We had several nice talks about Little Willie John for my book. youtu.be/P3N7v2AhO5E
The Impressions - For Your Precious Love
YouTube video by Oldies Zone
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February 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
RIP the Ice Man, Jerry Butler. We had several nice talks about Little Willie John for my book. youtu.be/P3N7v2AhO5E
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Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do…
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
Gulf Map Generator - MapQuest
Explore and customize your own Gulf region map with our interactive map tool.
gulfof.mapquest.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do…
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com
Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘
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Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
February 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Portuguese editorial cartoonist Zez Vaz reaches back to Tiananmen Square to call on American defiance.
