The American Kill Line
The vast majority of us in the US are below the kill line. We know it, and we’re mostly just fine with it.
Jeff Ruane
A personal blog with the hottest takes you could imagine
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A small sample of the cost of the imperial war machine
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Weekly Wrap-Up
I know it's only Thursday, shut up, don't judge me.
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A Year Without You, Allysse
Reflections on the one year it's been since my wife died
The Jefff Report, vol. 3
This edition features hard-hitting investigative reporting from one of our reporters on the ground
Happy Thanksgiving
This year, I’m thankful for you, Allysse. I’m thankful for all the time we got to spend together, for the best moments of my life that we got to share. I’m grateful for our secret language, our inside jokes, our unspoken understandings, and all the times we made each other laugh until we cried. I’m thankful that you’re my best friend and my partner in the journey of life. For all the challenges…
Your 2025-2026 Denver Nuggets
Lets meet the boys, and complain about how there are no honorary streets named after any of them in Denver.
It's Ok to Not Be Ok. It's Also Ok to Be Ok.
The sweet, sweet relief of watching the Denver Nuggets play basketball
The Jefff Report, vol. 2
This edition covers little known history of sunglasses, an unfortunate eruption, a crossword that's way too hard, and more!