Don't congratulate John Roberts or the Supreme Court.
Congratulate Rick Woldenberg, the Chicago-area leader of Learning Resources, an educadtional toy company that had the courage to sue the president of the United States to save his family business.
As well as everyone else who stepped up.
Congratulate Rick Woldenberg, the Chicago-area leader of Learning Resources, an educadtional toy company that had the courage to sue the president of the United States to save his family business.
As well as everyone else who stepped up.
February 20, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Don't congratulate John Roberts or the Supreme Court.
Congratulate Rick Woldenberg, the Chicago-area leader of Learning Resources, an educadtional toy company that had the courage to sue the president of the United States to save his family business.
As well as everyone else who stepped up.
Congratulate Rick Woldenberg, the Chicago-area leader of Learning Resources, an educadtional toy company that had the courage to sue the president of the United States to save his family business.
As well as everyone else who stepped up.
Moonlight on the gazebo, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans
January 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Moonlight on the gazebo, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
storage.courtlistener.com
May 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Spoke to Rick Woldenberg, whose case challenging the "liberation day" tariffs will be heard in a few moments at SCOTUS.
always an immense honor to talk with @judgeluttig.bsky.social about what it means for judges to stand up to monarchic power, and then to Rick Woldenberg of Learning Resources who brought the tariffs case to SCOTUS for . . . precisely the same reason. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Federal Judiciary Is Trapped
Podcast Episode · Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · 11/01/2025 · 1h 3m
podcasts.apple.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Spoke to Rick Woldenberg, whose case challenging the "liberation day" tariffs will be heard in a few moments at SCOTUS.
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
thehill.com
March 11, 2026 at 12:42 AM
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits as States and Businesses Fight Back
The cases are the latest test of the president’s expansive claims of executive power.
www.nytimes.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:17 AM
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Monument to the immigrant tossing Jupiter over the river, Woldenberg Park, New Orleans
December 2, 2024 at 12:19 AM
Monument to the immigrant tossing Jupiter over the river, Woldenberg Park, New Orleans
¿Democracia en México?, de José Woldenberg
December 31, 2024 at 4:34 PM
¿Democracia en México?, de José Woldenberg
"The tariffs were unlawful when imposed," says Rick Woldenberg. "The government took money from us they had no right to take. And just like paying too much in taxes, they have to give it back with interest." https://to.pbs.org/40lbSRF
Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision
One of the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that overturned many of President Trump's tariffs is Rick Woldenberg. He's the owner of the Chicago-based small toy manufacturer, Learning Resources. Wo...
to.pbs.org
February 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM
"The tariffs were unlawful when imposed," says Rick Woldenberg. "The government took money from us they had no right to take. And just like paying too much in taxes, they have to give it back with interest." https://to.pbs.org/40lbSRF
Give Woldenberg the Congressional Medal of Honor.
February 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Give Woldenberg the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Rick Woldenberg Day
February 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Rick Woldenberg Day
Meet Rick Woldenberg, CEO of the toy company his grandfather started in 1916, and the plaintiff who sued Trump over the tariffs:
“Someone you've never heard of, working for a company you've never heard of, can say: 'I think the laws have been improperly applied.'"
1/ www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
“Someone you've never heard of, working for a company you've never heard of, can say: 'I think the laws have been improperly applied.'"
1/ www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
‘The American System Was Tested and It Works’ Says Toy Maker in Tariff Case
Rick Woldenberg, the Illinois-based educational-toy business CEO who sued over President Trump’s tariffs, called the Supreme Court’s ruling an exciting precedent that will go down in history.
“We feel...
www.wsj.com
February 20, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Meet Rick Woldenberg, CEO of the toy company his grandfather started in 1916, and the plaintiff who sued Trump over the tariffs:
“Someone you've never heard of, working for a company you've never heard of, can say: 'I think the laws have been improperly applied.'"
1/ www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
“Someone you've never heard of, working for a company you've never heard of, can say: 'I think the laws have been improperly applied.'"
1/ www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
CEO Rick Woldenberg from Learning Resources is fighting Trump and his Tariffs the unlikely hero said “Forces have been unleashed in the economy — the world economy as well as the U.S. economy — that will have consequences that will be irreparable."
www.cbsnews.com/news/tariffs...
www.cbsnews.com/news/tariffs...
A CEO with 500 workers explains why he's suing Trump over tariffs: "This path is catastrophic"
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg says his tariff costs will surge more than 40-fold to $100 million, while sales could fall.
www.cbsnews.com
June 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
CEO Rick Woldenberg from Learning Resources is fighting Trump and his Tariffs the unlikely hero said “Forces have been unleashed in the economy — the world economy as well as the U.S. economy — that will have consequences that will be irreparable."
www.cbsnews.com/news/tariffs...
www.cbsnews.com/news/tariffs...
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Trump's China tariff shocks U.S. importers. One CEO calls it 'end of days'
U.S. importers express deepening worry as they brace for the impact of President Trump's 145% levy on Chinese imports.
www.latimes.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Businesses line up for $166B in refunds from Trump's tariffs as CBP system goes live
Refunds are expected within 30 to 60 days, Customs and Border Protection officials said.
www.govexec.com
April 22, 2026 at 12:30 AM
TONIGHT: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Glückwunsch an Unternehmer Rick Woldenberg der gegen Trumps Zölle geklagt – und gewonnen hat.
February 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Glückwunsch an Unternehmer Rick Woldenberg der gegen Trumps Zölle geklagt – und gewonnen hat.
TONIGHT: Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, talks to @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
I scrapped a 600,000 square foot building project for my business due to tariffs. I want the Supreme Court to hear my case.
The Illinois educational toy company owner wants the Supreme Court to hear his company's lawsuit against Trump's tariffs.
www.businessinsider.com
July 8, 2025 at 12:25 AM
TONIGHT: Rick Woldenberg, CEO of Learning Resources, talks to @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
Toy maker Rick Woldenberg said his legal bills have been in the millions of dollars, but he felt suing was a necessary cost.
A toy maker takes his case against Trump's tariffs to the Supreme Court
Toy maker Rick Woldenberg said his legal bills have been in the millions of dollars, but he felt suing was a necessary cost.
reut.rs
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Toy maker Rick Woldenberg said his legal bills have been in the millions of dollars, but he felt suing was a necessary cost.
Congratulations, Rick Woldenberg. Congratulations, Chicago. Congratulations, America.
A CEO with 500 workers explains why he's suing Trump over tariffs: "This path is catastrophic"
Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg says his tariff costs will surge more than 40-fold to $100 million, while sales could fall.
www.cbsnews.com
February 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Congratulations, Rick Woldenberg. Congratulations, Chicago. Congratulations, America.
CBS: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg is suing Trump to halt the new tariffs. Their import duties are set to increase from $2.3 million to $100 million.
Trump is causing irreparable harm to the global economy for no logical reason.
#ProudBlue #TrumpTariffs #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Trump is causing irreparable harm to the global economy for no logical reason.
#ProudBlue #TrumpTariffs #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
April 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
CBS: Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg is suing Trump to halt the new tariffs. Their import duties are set to increase from $2.3 million to $100 million.
Trump is causing irreparable harm to the global economy for no logical reason.
#ProudBlue #TrumpTariffs #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
Trump is causing irreparable harm to the global economy for no logical reason.
#ProudBlue #TrumpTariffs #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
“We’re being asphyxiated by our very own government,” (toy maker) Woldenberg said. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u...
A Devastating Trade Spat With China Shows Few Signs of Abating
The Trump administration is in a standoff with the Chinese government as trade tensions escalate, leaving U.S. businesses in the cross hairs
www.nytimes.com
April 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
“We’re being asphyxiated by our very own government,” (toy maker) Woldenberg said. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u...
From last November:
"Woldenberg estimates the tariffs will cost his companies about $14 million this year. ...
"He remains determined not to lay off any of his roughly 500 employees. But he is feeling the pinch. 'We're making less money.'"
2/
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
"Woldenberg estimates the tariffs will cost his companies about $14 million this year. ...
"He remains determined not to lay off any of his roughly 500 employees. But he is feeling the pinch. 'We're making less money.'"
2/
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
Six Months After Suing Trump Over Tariffs, He’s Still Rebuilding His Toy Business
Six months after suing President Trump over the tariffs on his educational toy companies, Rick Woldenberg is still trying to rebuild a business knocked askew by trade turmoil.
His on-the-fly restructu...
www.wsj.com
February 20, 2026 at 7:44 PM
From last November:
"Woldenberg estimates the tariffs will cost his companies about $14 million this year. ...
"He remains determined not to lay off any of his roughly 500 employees. But he is feeling the pinch. 'We're making less money.'"
2/
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
"Woldenberg estimates the tariffs will cost his companies about $14 million this year. ...
"He remains determined not to lay off any of his roughly 500 employees. But he is feeling the pinch. 'We're making less money.'"
2/
www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
🚲💛 ride before the rains ☔
March 7, 2026 at 4:39 PM
🚲💛 ride before the rains ☔
—The Monument To The Immigrants
Woldenberg Park along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana
📷: Alison P. Birch
(details in alt)
Woldenberg Park along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana
📷: Alison P. Birch
(details in alt)
April 7, 2026 at 10:51 AM
—The Monument To The Immigrants
Woldenberg Park along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana
📷: Alison P. Birch
(details in alt)
Woldenberg Park along the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Louisiana
📷: Alison P. Birch
(details in alt)