Brian Houser
@behouser12.bsky.social
Retired software engineer. Political centrist promoting truth & American ideals.
I don't live in MI and I don't consider myself to be a Democrat, but I am encouraged to see an election won, even though it was out spent astronomically. It gives me hope that the huge money in politics has not yet gained full control.
Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 9h agoAbdul El-Sayed was outspent 9-to-1 by AIPAC and corporate Super PACs in the most expensive Senate Democratic primary of all time. Last night, he proved that organized people can beat organized money.
I'm not into Barbie dolls, but I'm definitely a fan of Angel Reese, so this is very cool: corporate.mattel.com/news/barbie-...
Barbie® Celebrates Basketball Superstar Angel Reese with a Barbie Signature Doll and Matching Reebok Angel Reese 1 Basketball Shoes
Mattel, Inc. announced today that Barbie is introducing a doll in the likeness of professional basketball superstar, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Angel Reese, celebrating her influence on sport, b...
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I've recently been informed there's now a store on GoComics where you can buy #NonSequitur merch, and you can get 15% off using this code: McMeelStaff15 Caution: Buying this stuff will anger Trump, so don't blame me if the FBI shows up at your door. gocomics.threadless.com/collections/...
Shop the Non Sequitur Collection on GoComics Shop - Comic Strip Art Prints & Merch | Featuring custom t-shirts, prints, and more
"Non Sequitur" is Wiley Miller's wry look at the absurdities of everyday life. A hit with fans of all ages, the strip is syndicated in more than 700 newspapers. "Non Sequitur" has received four Nation...
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Kudos to Baltimore for adding intelligent useful response to its 911 calls. www.npr.org/2026/07/27/n...
Baltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency number
Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis.
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And as my 18th trip to SDCC comes to an end, I'm rembering the year I lost my mind and decided to shoot a comedy music video all across the con. This was 2012, so I was a published comics writer but not really a comic book pro yet 😅 youtu.be/IQMZa6Kr844?...
PART OF THIS CON - A Musical Ode to San Diego Comic-Con
YouTube video by Jody Houser
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This inspired me to call an old friend that I worked with at NIH. (He later went on to be one of the top people in the National Cancer Institute.) We had a great conversation affirming RR's post below...
Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 3w agoAn old friend of mine passed recently. This has made me painfully aware of how little time I spend — and how little effort I’ve made — reaching out to old friends. This is something I want to change. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/you-cant-make-old-friends
You don't have to live in FL to get big laughs from this. And don't miss one of the funniest movie scenes ever recorded. open.substack.com/pub/davebarr...
Florida News Roundup
Fronds and flamingos
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Dave Barry telss us what's great about America: davebarry.substack.com/p/america#po...
America
Also, a Mystery Log.
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Trump & the oligarchs removing safety measures for workers to increase their own obscene profits...
Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · last mo.We must demand that OSHA head (and former Amazon exec) David Keeling restore strong heat protections for workers — or be removed from his job. Here's how: https://robertreich.substack.com/p/trump-is-causing-some-of-you-to-be
I had some truly wonderful Haitian nurses when I was in the hospital...
This is a very positive story about a difficult situation and best of all, no politics. open.substack.com/pub/charlott...
Eight Hours on the Ground
A fresh bit of hope.
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The truth about the reflecting pool (hint, it isn't vandals): open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
June 20, 2026
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become a metaphor for the Trump presidency.
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It's important to understand how Social Security can be saved. It's not difficult, but does involve a little math.
Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social · 2mo agoThey don't want you to know the REAL reason Social Security is in trouble But I'm going to tell you anyway. 👇 https://robertreich.substack.com/p/they-dont-want-you-to-know-the-real
More fun from Dave Barry: Planning Your Summer Family Vacation open.substack.com/pub/davebarr...
Planning Your Summer Family Vacation
This will not help at all.
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Memorial Day 2026 They didn't give their lives for an autocracy anntelnaes.substack.com/p/memorial-d...
I keep hearing that one of America’s biggest problems is we’re “divided and polarized.” What do you think? I share some thoughts on this in my latest Substack. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-the-problem-isnt-that
Donald Trump just stole $1.7B from us — and he's creating a slush fund to reward his political allies. I've never seen anything like this in my 50 years in politics. It makes Nixon look like a boy scout. www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/t...
U.S. creates $1.7B 'lawfare' fund in exchange for Trump dropping $10B IRS suit
Trump sued the IRS in late January over the leak of his tax information by an IRS employee Charles
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This actually sounds like a plausible way of removing our mentally ill president. Not sure how much benefit it would be for the country, but it could lower the risk of future insane actions like the Iran war... robertreich.substack.com/p/what-i-hea...
What I Just Heard About the Plot To Oust Trump
Using the 25th Amendment
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The national debt just crossed a once-unthinkable threshold: It now exceeds 100% of America’s GDP. But there's an important piece missing from the conversation about the debt that you should know about. Let me explain... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-no-one-will-tell-you-about-the
Free viewing through tomorrow, May 4. Watch and pass along. kinema.com/events/Democ...
Democracy Under Siege - Special screening with the Media and Democracy Project
Get tickets for the virtual screening of Democracy Under Siege
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A lovely NYT piece about Gerry Conway, complete with quotes from the man himself. I was caught off-guard by my own name at the end, and now I'm crying again. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/a...
Gerry Conway, a Creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man Comics, Dies at 73
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