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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · 1d

I'm an hourly school employee with not enough vacation time to cover these breaks, so I'll have a lot of smaller than usual paychecks, but at least I don't have to figure out or pay for childcare! I'm ok money-wise, but many of my coworkers really feel the crunch with all these unpaid days.

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · 3d

"You rode your bike?!? I would've given you a ride!" Said to me on the most beautiful spring day by a neighbor whose family mountain bikes competitively. 🫠
"I can't let you take the bus/train back, I'll give you a ride!" Said so many times in my 20 years of riding the bus here

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · 3d

People often react as if I've arrived by rocket ship when I tell them I walked 6 blocks or biked a few miles or *gasp* took public transportation & then they offer to give me a ride home, as if I need their pity. Minnesotans brag about being tough but balk at the concept of walking in the cold.

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · 5d

Midtown Farmers Market! So many folks bike from the South and there's only one rack with 5 poles! I think there are more racks near Hiawatha, but that would require walking your bike right through the market, which isn't ideal

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 9d

"They were throwing people’s medicine in the bin in front of them and laughing in their faces."

Gaza Flotilla Update: U.K. Journalist Describes “Torturous Conditions” in Israeli Custody

Global condemnation is mounting as hundreds of international activists remain in Israeli prison days after Israel’s military raided and captured dozens of boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla. Reuters r...

www.democracynow.org

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 19d

re: jacob frey’s new ad taking credit for safe homes stable schools, he vetoed the budget that would’ve increased its funding

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Eeeric Booran @deveric.net · 26d

"A permanent fence will be put up by the Minnesota Department of Transportation later this week, according to Ally Peters, spokesperson for Mayor Jacob Frey."

www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

This mayor continues to ignore actual soutions, we have a better choice here y'all #DontRankFrey

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 26d

Evidently @mayorfrey.com and @mndot.mn.gov have decided that permanent fencing will be installed early next week.

This is an attack on our active and public transit system and the citizens who rely on these connections. Curious what @metrotransitmn.bsky.social has to say about this...

Chris Daniel @chrisdaniel.net · 29d

Frey fencing already erected just hours after a mass shooting here at the Lake/Greenway connector path for the I-35W/Lake St transit station.

We have lost yet another critical active transport link to the inattention and inaction of the @jacob-frey.bsky.social adminstration.

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onion person @junlper.beer · 28d

its kind of insane that we’ve been forced to watch rightwingers openly celebrate and taunt everyone over the death of people like trayvon martin for over a decade now and now they’re trying to grandstand over the one time it’s personally affected them and political project

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Erin Fogg says Free Link @criminalerin.bsky.social · Aug 26

Cities & cops & local businesses & the median voter & the news: If u love homeless people so much why don't u let them live on YOUR land

Hamoudi Sabri: Ok, I will

Cities & cops & local businesses & the median voter & the news: No! Tear down their tents & kick em out!

Hamoudi Sabri: No, I will not

Minneapolis property owner says he has no plans to clear homeless encampment

A battle between Minneapolis officials and a property owner has been building for a month over a homeless encampment on his private lot on East Lake Street.

www.cbsnews.com

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · 29d

I just got to school and I'm already sweating. Imagine if we asked corporate employees to work in non-air conditioned buildings in 80 degree weather. #FundSchoolsNotBillionaires

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Chris Daniel @chrisdaniel.net · 29d

Frey fencing already erected just hours after a mass shooting here at the Lake/Greenway connector path for the I-35W/Lake St transit station.

We have lost yet another critical active transport link to the inattention and inaction of the @jacob-frey.bsky.social adminstration.

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Sep 15

Sounds like she's taking campaign advice from "Karen the Camera" A neighbor who loves to post people going to the bathroom, or using transit or just walking past her house. It's a great strategy if you want a big social media following of bigots.

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ward 9 baddie @naomi111.bsky.social · Sep 15

City council candidates taking pictures of people going to the bathroom when there are ZERO PUBLIC RESTROOMS is a new low. there. are. not. places. for. people. to. pee.

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Tuttle Tuttle Toil & Trouble 🎃 @katekilla.bsky.social · Sep 13

I shouldn't be shocked, but I'm still always brought up short to realize how many people think "civility" means "white people speaking in relatively calm voices" no matter what vile shit they say.

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Sep 13

The light turned green for me right away, but anyone who bikes and walks knows the look of an inattentive driver who's just gonna keep rolling. And then they yell at you like you're the jerk, for pointing out that they're blocking you. I kinda expect better from our local transit company, though 😕

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Sep 13

Had to wait an extra light cycle bc this @metrotransitmn.bsky.social driver rolled right up into the crosswalk when I had a green light. When I told him he was in the crosswalk he yelled, "you have more mobility than me!"

A Metro Transit truck sitting right over the ped/bike crosswalk at an intersection on Hiawatha Ave

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Hex Anderson @dexanderson.com · Sep 12

This letter is now live and ready for signatories!

We are asking cisgender allies in Minnesota who consider themselves members of the DFL to sign on to show support for trans people here.

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Sep 11

I listened to the rest of the forum, I didn't take great notes, so I can't share much, but I've only doubled down on my support for @omarfatehmn.com @dewayneforminneapolis.com and Jazz Hampton for Minneapolis Mayor!
Pictured: an MPS kid for a new mayor!

A tablet showing a Zoom call with Mayoral candidates Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis, Jazz Hampton and MFE representatives Catina Taylor and Natasha Docktor. The tablet is on a kitchen counter, a young kid in pajamas is watching the screen with an apple slice in his hand.

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Sep 11

Fateh, Davis and Hampton all support free Metro Transit bus passes for ALL MPS HS students! Heck yes. Give our kids access to transportation, boost bus and light rail ridership, win win all around. I was a middle school secretary, coordinating rides for young people needs to be easier!

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Sep 11

Sen @omarfatehmn.com vows to show up at the State Legislature to fight for our city and our city's public schools. Says he sees other mayors coming to the Legislature to advocate for their city, our current mayor isn't doing enough.

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Sep 11

Listening to the Minneapolis Federation of Educators Mayoral Forum. MFE59 represents almost 5,000 educators. Mayor Frey isn't here because of a miscommunication issue, but I'm excited to hear from Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis and Jazz Hampton about how they will support our students and educators.

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Sep 9

Inspired by this post, I'm gonna bake for my coworkers this week!!

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Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Sep 6

I got a $50 charge for my kid's last well child visit, which is supposed to be covered by United Healthcare. The bill is really vague and lists a bunch of preventative procedures (eye check, hearing test) but says those are all paid for. Insurance is the worst.

Becky Mac @beckmac.bsky.social · Aug 29

I just saw a FB Neighborhood thread about someone getting hit by a golf ball while walking on 43rd Street! The golfers laughed at them when they tried to engage 🫤

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