Phoebe Wall Howard

Why factory workers getting $0 from at Stellantis UAW President Shawn Fain, UMich economist agree on who's to blame

Why UAW members get $0 in profit-sharing checks from
Stellantis after building Jeep + Dodge + Chrysler + RamTrucks
throughout 2025. First time since 2010 that hourly workers came up empty.

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What makes Gold medal goalie Connor Hellebuyck different Son of ex-Ford engineer/YouTube host and children's author

Great backstory behind the Team USA hockey superstar.

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Jesse Jackson was a rural Iowan as much as any of us. He should lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol Reverend Jackson didn’t build a residence in rural Iowa. He built presidential campaigns.

"Jesse Jacksond didn’t build a residence in rural Iowa. He built presidential campaigns. Jesse Jackson was a rural Iowan as much as any of us. He should lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol." ~ Douglas Burns, Iowa Mercury

Story here:

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NEW: "Injustice Town" is about people who fight for the truth and refuse to give up. Rick Tulsky offers deep examination of public policy that includes land use history, legislative history, political history, criminal justice history, actions of GW Bush, Biden and Trump. Highly recommend.

Moroun gave pro-Trump super PAC $1 million, new filing shows The $1 million receipt for the super PAC MAGA Inc. was revealed in a monthly campaign finance disclosure.

Finance disclosure for Jan. submitted to Federal Election Commission on Fri night shows Gordie Howe Bridge competitor gave Trump super PAC $1M before he pushed to stall bridge opening.

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George Orwell on writing:

Alleged texts, eye rolls fail to get judge tossed in Declercq case New witness for Grosse Pointe Farms defendant deemed not credible

A former wealth manager from Grosse Pointe Farms convicted of sexually assaulting his 3yo granddaughter fails to get trial judge tossed from case.

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I've had two readers tell me they think Canada is filled with snowflakes. I don't get it. We've always been so close.

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Canadians don’t want to go to the US anymore & it cost us $4.5 billion.

They simply aren’t feeling the US anymore - good story from @phoebesaid.bsky.social

>>However, many Canadians are feeling disappointed and unsettled. For many of us, the issue is not simply economic — it is about respect, trust, and the sense of partnership that has traditionally existed between our countries and communities.<<

Frustrated deputy mayor in Canada explains $4.5B tourism hit to U.S. Official: 'We're reaching out but we're not feeling it back'

Just in: Frustrated deputy mayor in Canada explains $4.5B hit to U.S. tourism

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'You can't keep disrespecting us,' says Canadian mayor Alienated by Trump, worried about Gordie Howe Bridge imbroglio

Just in ⬇️

'You can't keep disrespecting us' says Canadian mayor

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Howard: Neon tube artist brings Jeep, Mustang models to light Kory Sherer makes the glowing automotive works by hand, a painstaking process he says is "the absolute hardest thing I've ever attempted to do."

An incredible story about a neon sign repairman who slept on a pool table while learning a trade in Detroit.

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“Green Book” won the Oscar in 2019. “Driving the Green Book” is a collection of discussions with Black families who used the guide between 1936-67. Chronicles New York to Detroit to New Orleans route. Powerful U.S. history. Highly recommend.

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Status of suspended Ford worker changes UAW member clashed with Trump during visit

Scoop: Update on the Ford worker suspended after exchanging words with President Trump in the plant.

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GM warns of unlimited litigation threat for selling private customer data, $500M spent so far Automaker fends off OnStar-related lawsuits while announcing stock buybacks

Meanwhile, state attorneys general in at least four states are suing General Motors for allegedly providing personal data to brokers who sold it to insurance companies that used info to hike insurance rates of people who own Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, GMC.

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Dear Fiscal Conservatives,
Where art thou?

Bill Ford's hockey team wins international tourney in sub-zero temps Ford: 'As soon as we get on the ice, they try to kill us because we're pretty good'

Epic win by a 68yo automotive icon and hardcore athlete.
Warning: Hockey players don't quit. Ever.

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Picked up this haunting and powerful 234-page novel written in 1994 that “rewards the reader again and again with small but exquisite and unforgettable epiphanies.” (per WaPo) Written by a girl reunited with her parents in the US at age 12 in 1981 — now a grad of Barnard and Columbia.

GM headed to the moon (again)? Awaiting 'imminent' NASA announcement

Decision from NASA expected as soon as Friday, Jan. 30.

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For many Americans, the wish is bipartisan.

GM warns of unlimited litigation threat for selling private customer data, $500M spent so far Automaker fends off OnStar-related lawsuits while announcing stock buybacks

Always read the fine print in earnings reports.

"GM warns of unlimited litigation threat for selling private customer data, $500M spent so far"

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Ex-Detroit Lion has chance encounter with Bill Ford, creates $250M company Kevin Johnson trains future NFL players

My ex-Detroit Lion profile on Kevin Johnson has been FIRE in recent days.

Note: This is not the former NFL player of the same name found dead at age 55 in LA. (DL for Eagles, Raiders)

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"If ... unemployed" sign goes viral Business owner's kindness inspires a stressed-out country

The Chase Bank branch next door closed, and the family-owned dry cleaner reposted this message in its window.

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Canadian sailors redesign Lake Ontario race courses to avoid U.S. waters (again) Survey indicates 20% falloff if racers must go beyond Canadian waters

Scoop: Canadian sailors redesign Lake Ontario race courses to avoid U.S. waters (again)

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'Goddamn miracle worker' from Detroit reframes politics, peels away voters in race for Mich. governor as independent Ken Meyer: 'I had no hope for (Mike) Duggan. I thought, No way.'

"Old guys get shit done."

This is a snapshot of the race to succeed Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan, from a swing voter perspective.

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'Goddamn miracle worker' from Detroit reframes politics, peels away voters in race for Mich. governor as independent Ken Meyer: 'I had no hope for (Mike) Duggan. I thought, No way.'

'Goddamn miracle worker' from Detroit reframes politics, peels away voters in race for Mich. governor as independent

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