Photo from abc7Chicago.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow for more deep dives on complicated political topics. This article is 100% human-written. “It shouldn’t take federal intervention for Illinois to take oversight of CTA seriously,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in a news release. Many Chicagoans share the same sentiment. Now, the Federal Government hasContinueContinue reading “Federal Government Opens Investigation into CTA Safety, Threatens to Cut Funding: Why Not?”
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3 Free Months of Spotify Premium for My Subscribers (Hurry. It’s only a few)
Here’s your exclusive reward and thanks for continuing to be a Loyal Reeder. To reward you, I’m giving you 3 months of Spotify Premium. The catch? Only the first 3 subscribers will be able to take advantage of this free offer. So, go ahead, and sign up for Spotify. Play your favorite love song orContinueContinue reading “3 Free Months of Spotify Premium for My Subscribers (Hurry. It’s only a few)”
How to Fix Comma Splices, Simply Put
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow for more writing tips with strategies to connect with other people. This article is 100% human-written. It’s embarrassing to send misspelled texts, but comma splices are just as bad because they create confusion. They might be a bit worse for that reason. If you’re dating or interacting with someone whoContinueContinue reading “How to Fix Comma Splices, Simply Put”
My Website’s Best Year Came from a Facebook Ban: The Organic Traffic Boost
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com and follow for more deep reflections with strategies to increase organic website traffic. This article is 100% human-written. Last year was my site’s most successful year, even with me being banned from Facebook. Ironically, the success came partly from that ban. It forced me to rely on my own website instead ofContinueContinue reading “My Website’s Best Year Came from a Facebook Ban: The Organic Traffic Boost”
Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Internet with Sexy Sheer Dress: Video
SUBSCRIBE TheReedersBlock.com to get more real news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. This article includes a photo and video that may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised. This material is rated Mature. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion shut down Milan Fashion Week with a bold choice of clothing, or lackContinueContinue reading “Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Internet with Sexy Sheer Dress: Video”
Nancy Guthrie Case Key Details: In Bullet Points, No Fluff
SUBSCRIBE TheReedersBlock.com to get more real news in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Share this article to spread truth over lies. If you’re having trouble keeping up with the details of the Nancy Guthrie case, you aren’t alone. So, here are the facts, along with one critical detail about a misleading unofficial sketch ofContinueContinue reading “Nancy Guthrie Case Key Details: In Bullet Points, No Fluff”
This is Not Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapper: The Unofficial Sketch
This is not the guy.
In Case You’re Too Hard on Yourself
Photo from PsychoLogs.com. SUBSCRIBE to get more self-help in perspective. This article is 100% human-written. Student intake can be like a therapy session. As an educator of adults, I often meet people who feel they “started too late,” “wasted time” and “haven’t gone anywhere.” They tell me these things as they sit across from me,ContinueContinue reading “In Case You’re Too Hard on Yourself”
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Happy Holidays from TheReedersBlock
Today and every day, you are a gift to yourself and the world. Your chances of being born were 1 in 400 trillion. Yet here you are, a miracle of time and existence. Your purpose is defined by what drives you, and you’re in control. Happy holidays, from TheReedersBlock.com
Why Generational Wealth Seekers Are Silently Buying Up XRP
This is why so many investors are turning to XRP for generational wealth building.
Video: Coast Guard Officer Arrested at Gunpoint for Driving His Own Car
This screenshot is from The Civil Rights Lawyer on YouTube. SUBSCRIBE to get more breaking news and deep dives on social issues. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. On July 1, 2025, an unmarked Ford F-150 rammed the truck of Coast Guard Officer ShaneContinueContinue reading “Video: Coast Guard Officer Arrested at Gunpoint for Driving His Own Car”
Alleged Charlie Kirk Shooter Arrested After Being Turned in By His Dad
Photo of alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson dressed as Donald Trump. This photo was taken from Mayra on X. SUBSCRIBE to get more breaking news on controversial influencers. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. The alleged shooter of Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk isContinueContinue reading “Alleged Charlie Kirk Shooter Arrested After Being Turned in By His Dad”
Wells Fargo Accuses Black Shark Tank Contestant of Trying to Cash Fake Check
Photo of Chef Shawn David (right) and Shark Tank investor and entrepreneur Daymond John (left) from AtlantaBlackStar.com. SUBSCRIBE to get updates on new articles and books. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. Earlier this year, Chef Shawn Davis was accused by Wells Fargo bankContinueContinue reading “Wells Fargo Accuses Black Shark Tank Contestant of Trying to Cash Fake Check”
Happy Labor Day: How One Bomb and One Republican in Chicago Changed Workers’ Rights Forever
Happy Labor Day, even with its complicated history. What complicated history you ask? See, during the 1880s, the number of labor protests around the country increased. Workers wanted to work less than 16 hours a day, as reported by PBS. and preferred doing so in places where they wouldn’t lose a limb or an eye.ContinueContinue reading “Happy Labor Day: How One Bomb and One Republican in Chicago Changed Workers’ Rights Forever”
Violence: America’s First and Favorite Language
With them, the colonizers brought violence, rape, disease and destruction. They were not geniuses. They were rapists, murderers an…
COVID-19 Likely Originated in a Chinese Lab, Report Says
A committee in 2024 concluded the COVID-19 outbreak started in the Wuhan Institute of Virology lab in China. Here’s what they found.
The Truth Be Bold Newsletter Fall 2025 Edition Debut
SUBSCRIBE to get updates on new articles and books. This article is 100% human-written. And remember, if you see an error, that’s what makes us human. The truth is back and bolder than ever this fall with your Truth Be Bold Newsletter. Packed full of everything from true crime news to riddles and health tips, this newsletter continues toContinueContinue reading “The Truth Be Bold Newsletter Fall 2025 Edition Debut”
A Dress for Elena
by Jermaine Reed, MFA Elena’s eyes are a silent, purplish universe with flecks of gold that shimmer like distant stars. Even in this picture faded with age, her eyes whisper a solemn soliloquy she will never utter. My breath catches as I sift between the photos. Elena’s eyes stretch behind the glare of a handContinueContinue reading “A Dress for Elena”
All Things Beautiful
My father used to complain that I was one of those “damn millennials who doesn’t know his ass from an apple.” He hated the internet, because…
The Marvelous Mark
by Jermaine Reed, MFA The dash of green seems too focused and deliberate, unlike the birthmark on my face. The mark is shaped like a fallen leaf and bleeds down my throat to my collarbone. It is the distraction that disrupts my every first impression. I don’t think about it often, only when I see greenContinueContinue reading “The Marvelous Mark”
Why Quiet Determination Leads to Accomplishing Everything
Quiet determination is not telling someone you’re buying a helicopter, just landing on their front yard after buying it. Here’s how silent determination helps you level up…
“Nobody” is Just a Really Good Movie
After Bob Odenkirk’s (Hutch’s) family is robbed in their home at gunpoint, Hutch goes on a rampage, and what an epic rampage it is. Filled with fistfights…
Karen Harasses Neighbor and Child at Community Lakefront
In case you were wondering, Karens harass everyone now. Evidence of this played out on video in Putnam, IL, when a Karen demanded to see the membership wristband of another woman. A woman had been trying to enjoy a day at the community lakefront with her son, but a Karen demanded to see the woman’sContinueContinue reading “Karen Harasses Neighbor and Child at Community Lakefront”
14th Street Mercy
Somewhere down 14th street, a bottle shattered…
Dad Arrested After Allegedly Killing Rapist Former Police Chief
Police arrest a father after he allegedly killed a police chief who was his daughter’s kidnapper.
These Two Genius Strategies Will Stop People from Asking You for Money
You should be thankful when someone doesn’t pay you back. Here’s why.
Look Up. It’s Beautiful.
Last night, I took a walk to a local store, and on my way back, I happened to look up. It was a sight to see, full of flickering circles. It wasn’t like the glowing dots appeared in the sky overnight (though they did sort of). They’ve always been there. The difference is, this time,ContinueContinue reading “Look Up. It’s Beautiful.”
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