Rebecca Gummere
@rgummere.bsky.social
"An agnostic ex-pastor on the hunt for God in a small RV with two big dogs. What could go wrong?" Memoir, essays. Words in HuffPost, TIME, Oprah Daily, Daily Beast, NYT, Boston Globe. NC
Mystery, Memoir, and Meaning @ https://rebeccagummere.substack.com
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Rebecca Gummere
@rgummere.bsky.social
· Oct 23
October 18th, 2025
CAVEAT: nope, this newsletter is not morphing into a series of political arguments or diatribes.
open.substack.com
October 18th, 2025 - some thoughts about last week's NO KINGS...and what lies ahead. open.substack.com/pub/rebeccag...
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I hope you’ll join me in sharing these stories and shedding light on a problem that is 💯 preventable.
The story of Tierra Walker, 37 year old mom from Texas, whose life could have been saved had she had access to abortion.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
The story of Tierra Walker, 37 year old mom from Texas, whose life could have been saved had she had access to abortion.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I hope you’ll join me in sharing these stories and shedding light on a problem that is 💯 preventable.
The story of Tierra Walker, 37 year old mom from Texas, whose life could have been saved had she had access to abortion.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
The story of Tierra Walker, 37 year old mom from Texas, whose life could have been saved had she had access to abortion.
www.propublica.org/article/texa...
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When there is nothing left, there will still be songs like this. Thank god for that, and thank god for Jerry Jeff Walker and Todd Snider. youtu.be/5QdWpab_kFg?...
Todd Snider w/ Jerry Jeff Walker, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires - "Mr. Bojangles"
YouTube video by schoenular
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
When there is nothing left, there will still be songs like this. Thank god for that, and thank god for Jerry Jeff Walker and Todd Snider. youtu.be/5QdWpab_kFg?...
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Seems kinda huge:
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
The latest episode of The Breakdown on @meidastouch.com is up! You can watch for free here: www.youtube.com/live/49HUqKI...
LIVE: WOW! Trump PULLS PLUG on KEY INVESTIGATION Into THE FILES
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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November 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Seems kinda huge:
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
"Epstein survivors have confirmed with democrats in congress that they participated in a massive Biden-era investigation into Epstein's co-conspirators, but Trump and Pam Bondi closed it."
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New Orleans-based Opera Créole and Opera Lafayette's joint poduction of Edmond Dédé’s (1827-1901) opera "Morgiane" is magnificent!
💜🎶🎼👑
#BHM #opera #Classical #BlackComposers
💜🎶🎼👑
#BHM #opera #Classical #BlackComposers
February 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
New Orleans-based Opera Créole and Opera Lafayette's joint poduction of Edmond Dédé’s (1827-1901) opera "Morgiane" is magnificent!
💜🎶🎼👑
#BHM #opera #Classical #BlackComposers
💜🎶🎼👑
#BHM #opera #Classical #BlackComposers
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Did anyone ever think the USA would deport Purple Heart recipients.
My God💔
My grandpa fought in WWII like many of yours. He was 100% Hispanic and a Purple Heart recipient. When I say he’s rolling over in his grave he’s doing so while 4 of his 7 kids are maga
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
My God💔
My grandpa fought in WWII like many of yours. He was 100% Hispanic and a Purple Heart recipient. When I say he’s rolling over in his grave he’s doing so while 4 of his 7 kids are maga
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
November 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Did anyone ever think the USA would deport Purple Heart recipients.
My God💔
My grandpa fought in WWII like many of yours. He was 100% Hispanic and a Purple Heart recipient. When I say he’s rolling over in his grave he’s doing so while 4 of his 7 kids are maga
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
My God💔
My grandpa fought in WWII like many of yours. He was 100% Hispanic and a Purple Heart recipient. When I say he’s rolling over in his grave he’s doing so while 4 of his 7 kids are maga
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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If we said "Alexis Wilkins is suing right-wing commentators who've accused her of being a Mossad agent sent by Israel to stop Kash Patel from releasing the Epstein files," we'd sound nuts. We'd also be reporting straight news. ICYMI @willsommer.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/kash-patel...
Kash Patel’s Girlfriend Is Driving MAGA Nuts
She’s litigious. They’re sexist. It’s a miasma of loathing.
www.thebulwark.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
If we said "Alexis Wilkins is suing right-wing commentators who've accused her of being a Mossad agent sent by Israel to stop Kash Patel from releasing the Epstein files," we'd sound nuts. We'd also be reporting straight news. ICYMI @willsommer.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/kash-patel...
Can't wait till Monday when I'm gonna go find a new workplace to ruin! LFG!
a young boy is driving a red toy car on the street .
ALT: a young boy is driving a red toy car on the street .
media.tenor.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Can't wait till Monday when I'm gonna go find a new workplace to ruin! LFG!
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Thanks for watching. Xx
The film by @benstiller.redhour.com & his family about his parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, currently streaming, on AppleTV, is one of the most geniunely loving and bravely honest docs Ive seen in a long time, and one of the more humanizing docs about creative professionals that Ive ever seen.
October 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Thanks for watching. Xx
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Masked ICE goons in Durango, CO, steal an elderly woman’s phone, grab her by the hair, and throw her down a hill. This was during a peaceful protest over ICE kidnapping a father and two children from a local school. #AbolishICE
October 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Masked ICE goons in Durango, CO, steal an elderly woman’s phone, grab her by the hair, and throw her down a hill. This was during a peaceful protest over ICE kidnapping a father and two children from a local school. #AbolishICE
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Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
October 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Our military is being paid by an anonymous donor.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
Our WH East Wing was demolished for a ballroom - paid for by donors.
These aren’t acts of benevolence or patriotism.
This is the oligarchy assuming control, insidiously becoming part of how we function.
Every American should reject it.
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Team Canada is awesome: N.I.C.E. Agent welcomes US tourists in Canada 🇨🇦🤭💙
October 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Team Canada is awesome: N.I.C.E. Agent welcomes US tourists in Canada 🇨🇦🤭💙
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#ProudBlue #Pinks #ResistanceUnited
Good morning, friends. You possess incredible strength as you confront each day, even in tough times. Your past victories over adversity are a reminder of your resilience. You can overcome this hurdle too. Just stand firm and move forward with determination.
Good morning, friends. You possess incredible strength as you confront each day, even in tough times. Your past victories over adversity are a reminder of your resilience. You can overcome this hurdle too. Just stand firm and move forward with determination.
October 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
#ProudBlue #Pinks #ResistanceUnited
Good morning, friends. You possess incredible strength as you confront each day, even in tough times. Your past victories over adversity are a reminder of your resilience. You can overcome this hurdle too. Just stand firm and move forward with determination.
Good morning, friends. You possess incredible strength as you confront each day, even in tough times. Your past victories over adversity are a reminder of your resilience. You can overcome this hurdle too. Just stand firm and move forward with determination.
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Update: East Wing demolition Day 3. Trump confirmed today the entire East Wing will be torn down, according to NYT. He had previously stated it would not be touched.
October 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Update: East Wing demolition Day 3. Trump confirmed today the entire East Wing will be torn down, according to NYT. He had previously stated it would not be touched.
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They’re not redistricting — they’re preparing the battlefield. If Trump gets 5 extra seats in Congress, he’ll have the votes to declare emergency rule in any city that dares to dissent. #YesOnProp50
October 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
They’re not redistricting — they’re preparing the battlefield. If Trump gets 5 extra seats in Congress, he’ll have the votes to declare emergency rule in any city that dares to dissent. #YesOnProp50
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I must have written "Trump/Musk/Vought are taking a wrecking ball to America" a dozen times in the last 9 months. Now he's literally doing it.
These pictures say everything about Donald Trump's godforsaken reign.
These pictures say everything about Donald Trump's godforsaken reign.
October 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I must have written "Trump/Musk/Vought are taking a wrecking ball to America" a dozen times in the last 9 months. Now he's literally doing it.
These pictures say everything about Donald Trump's godforsaken reign.
These pictures say everything about Donald Trump's godforsaken reign.
October 18th, 2025 - some thoughts about last week's NO KINGS...and what lies ahead. open.substack.com/pub/rebeccag...
October 18th, 2025
CAVEAT: nope, this newsletter is not morphing into a series of political arguments or diatribes.
open.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
October 18th, 2025 - some thoughts about last week's NO KINGS...and what lies ahead. open.substack.com/pub/rebeccag...
Reposted by Rebecca Gummere
An artificial heart for children with congenital heart defects was almost finished. Families had waited for years it.
Then, Trump canceled billions in grants for universities — including the grant for this device.
The cruelty is endless. www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...
Then, Trump canceled billions in grants for universities — including the grant for this device.
The cruelty is endless. www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...
This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled
A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.
www.npr.org
October 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
An artificial heart for children with congenital heart defects was almost finished. Families had waited for years it.
Then, Trump canceled billions in grants for universities — including the grant for this device.
The cruelty is endless. www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...
Then, Trump canceled billions in grants for universities — including the grant for this device.
The cruelty is endless. www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...
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I supported NPR. I hope everyone else here does as well, if they can
The hosts may not be loud, or brash, or fully on board with your brand of politics
But their programming is honest and sincere
In today’s day and age, that means a lot
The hosts may not be loud, or brash, or fully on board with your brand of politics
But their programming is honest and sincere
In today’s day and age, that means a lot
Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.
Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj
October 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I supported NPR. I hope everyone else here does as well, if they can
The hosts may not be loud, or brash, or fully on board with your brand of politics
But their programming is honest and sincere
In today’s day and age, that means a lot
The hosts may not be loud, or brash, or fully on board with your brand of politics
But their programming is honest and sincere
In today’s day and age, that means a lot
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That's about 1200 people just 'disappeared' by our government.
September 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
That's about 1200 people just 'disappeared' by our government.
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NEW: Judge Beryl Howell granted my motion for expedited review in my FOIA case for the Epstein files, and invited me to file a motion for summary judgment. Which we did, and which you can read here: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-ive-fi...
September 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
NEW: Judge Beryl Howell granted my motion for expedited review in my FOIA case for the Epstein files, and invited me to file a motion for summary judgment. Which we did, and which you can read here: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-ive-fi...
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'Despicable': ACLU demands court free journalist facing deportation to El Salvador
www.rawstory.com/mario-guevar...
www.rawstory.com/mario-guevar...
'Despicable': ACLU demands court free journalist facing deportation to El Salvador
The ACLU is asking a federal district court in Georgia to order the immediate release of Mario Guevara, a journalist arrested while covering a June “No Kings” protest, after the Board of Immigration A...
www.rawstory.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
'Despicable': ACLU demands court free journalist facing deportation to El Salvador
www.rawstory.com/mario-guevar...
www.rawstory.com/mario-guevar...
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On Wednesday, the GOP-controlled House Appropriations Committee voted 34-28 along party lines to advance a funding bill that calls for excluding people living in the states without legal status from #2030Census results that the 14th Amendment says must include “whole number of persons in each state”
September 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
On Wednesday, the GOP-controlled House Appropriations Committee voted 34-28 along party lines to advance a funding bill that calls for excluding people living in the states without legal status from #2030Census results that the 14th Amendment says must include “whole number of persons in each state”
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Laura Loomer is the one who criticized Charlie Kirk recently and said he "stabbed" Trump in the back. She is very influential and has the ear of Trump and Rubio. Could it be one of her followers took her too literally?
Will MAGA and Republicans and corporate media ask her to apologize and reflect?
Will MAGA and Republicans and corporate media ask her to apologize and reflect?
September 11, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Laura Loomer is the one who criticized Charlie Kirk recently and said he "stabbed" Trump in the back. She is very influential and has the ear of Trump and Rubio. Could it be one of her followers took her too literally?
Will MAGA and Republicans and corporate media ask her to apologize and reflect?
Will MAGA and Republicans and corporate media ask her to apologize and reflect?