Jesse Mortenson
@jk9.bsky.social
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back to start a podcast - subscribe at millcityhall.com - middle aged queer white guy in minneapolis. no presidents, no borders, no clout (ok maybe some clout?).
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sorenspicknall.bsky.social
That does horrible things to a community, to people's ability to function. There are families who haven't left their homes in weeks, relying on networks of trust to bring them essentials. Kids staying home from school, fear about every unknown car on the block. And those fears are not unfounded.
jk9.bsky.social
Yeah, sigh, like if you have your ultra effective anti fascist action just go and do it. I don’t see anyone arguing “the only way is inflatable costumes!!!” so who is this person arguing against
jk9.bsky.social
Emmer continues to not have “an interest in solutions”

‘Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer … spoke to reporters: “This is about one thing and one thing alone — to score political points with the terrorist wing of their party, which is set to hold a hate America rally in DC next week.’
jk9.bsky.social
Great, anodyne example of the press in failure mode. There is no evidence, none, that Tom Emmer "[has] an interest in being part of a solution." This is like asking "doesn't the jaguar have an interest in preventing face eating?" Emmer has embraced his role as an obedient MAGA attack dog.
Text from Rochelle Olson column reads: Jeers to U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer

The majority whip gratuitously revived a revolting city nickname, “Murderapolis,” for the state’s largest and most significant city. Emmer could have taken a respite from blind obsequiousness to the president and offered his assistance to leaders on the ground in his home state. Instead, he headed over to Fox News and then social media for yet another trashing of Minnesota DFL politicians who were going through a rough couple of weeks. As the No. 3 in the U.S. House, doesn’t Emmer have an interest and even some sway in being part of a solution beyond angry and increasingly tedious TV hits?
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volts.wtf
This is so, so, so f'ing true.
eliasisquith.blog
rightist plutocrats are doing politics. liberal plutocrats are doing charity. it’s an entirely different mindset.
jk9.bsky.social
Yup, outside First Ave/7th st Entry is my number one wish for good bike parking
jk9.bsky.social
I cannot imagine the fury I would feel if that man was my brother, father, cousin…
jk9.bsky.social
“Indifference” is way too generous here: contempt is closer in my experience
jk9.bsky.social
So fucking grim and also a very normal indifference to human life from cops and jails
wedge.live
Kingsley Bimpong was arrested, jailed because Eagan police assumed he was intoxicated. He was actually showing signs of a stroke. A drug recognition officer didn't follow training. Bimpong died on the floor of a cell, writhing in pain. Guards ignoring it.
www.kare11.com/article/news...
jk9.bsky.social
Honestly, 40th st east of I35 works pretty well for me. (Of course doesn’t mean it works for all).
The diversions at several busy intersections keep car traffic really low in my exp. It’s part of what makes me think we should do similar (I assume lower cost) diversions in lots more routes ASAP
jk9.bsky.social
She’s very very good
jk9.bsky.social
Ladies Love Cool Journalism

is this anything
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taylordahlin.com
landlord john wall, minnetonka resident who caucuses and votes in ward 2 minneapolis and held a role on credentials committee that ousted the 80+ robin wonsley supporting delegates at the convention, found in violation of renters' rights voting law and fined

taylordahlin.com/f/landlord-j...
Landlord John Wall Found in Violation of Voter Rights Law
This morning, the Minnesota Court of Administrative Hearings found landlord John Wall of the Wall Companies in violation of Minnesota Stat. § 211B.20 on 3 occasions, assigning a penalty of $1,450, for...
taylordahlin.com
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michaelforparks.bsky.social
We won our court case because renters should always be included in the democratic stewardship of our parks!
robin4mpls.bsky.social
We won!

Following three weeks of legal proceedings and over five hours in court, the judge found Wayzata-based Minneapolis landlord John Wall in violation of the law on three counts, resulting in a $1,450 fine.
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volts.wtf
Believing the lie is a test of commitment, the wilder the lie, the more intense the commitment. As I keep saying, all this stuff is obviously paving the way for violence. “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities,” etc.
jk9.bsky.social
Happy to be supporting @efornorth.bsky.social - her answer follows Warren’s answer
wedge.live
I've never seen a candidate be so simple and direct in giving public transit a middle finger as Pearll Warren in Ward 5.
jk9.bsky.social
New episode recorded today! Princess Leia (the dog) offered to host but sadly failed the audition. We tried to tell the story of one Jacob Frey. Look for it next week!
Brown and white dog 🐶 putting her snout up to a microphone
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volts.wtf
"Energy dominance," you say?

As of this year, *China is exporting more clean-energy technology than the US is exporting the dirty stuff*.

The future is green energy & China, not the US, is set to dominate it.
China Is Beating the US in the Battle for Energy Export Dominance
China’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with $20 billion shipped globally.
www.bloomberg.com
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omarfatehmn.com
Anti-Semitism has no place in our city, and the hate speech found at Temple Israel this morning is unacceptable. Minneapolis cannot, and will not tolerate violence against our communities, and we stand with our Jewish neighbors.
Screenshot of a WCCO article about the vandalism at Temple Israel.
jk9.bsky.social
Anybody labeling Wonsley or Chavez as an “extremist” is telling on themselves: these folks are only extreme if you are a conservative
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jakegotta.bsky.social
This is why safe bike routes are the cheapest & most effective climate solution possible right now
gbdonart.bsky.social
My e-bike has turned my hilly suburban East Richmond area into a 15-minute neighborhood. Post office, hardware store, 3+ groceries, Kaiser, gym, waterfront all in easy reach for this creaky 74 yo.