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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · 16h

$600 is the maximum contribution allowed for an individual to make to a city council member in an election year.

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 1d

apparently when questioned about accepting landlord money from 110 grant resident, elizabeth shaffer says “it’s only $600.” if that’s the case, why not return it? it’s only $600. make a show of it, rejecting money from this slumlord who gave half a million to trump. tell him you reject his values

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 1d

💉 2024–25 Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness

In U.S. veterans, the updated vaccine reduced 6-month risks of Covid-related ED visits (-29%), hospitalisations (-39%), and deaths (-64%) vs flu-only group.

🔗 doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2510226

#SciComm #COVID19 #Vaccines 🧪

Association of 2024–2025 Covid-19 Vaccine with Covid-19 Outcomes in U.S. Veterans | NEJM

Amid the declining clinical severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and diminishing public uptake of annual coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines, ...

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · 3d

Another step backwards towards autocracy proposed by the charter commision. None of them are elected and it appears that democracy is not something they have much confidence in.

Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 3d

POWER GRAB: 6-5 majority of commissioners on this work group say council shouldn't get a confirmation vote for mayor's picks for directors of public works, community planning/economic development, civil rights, health, emergency management, regulatory services, assessor.

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · 3d

Is it time to get serious about public funding for lical elections? Meet the Big-Money Donors Trying to Buy Your Vote in Minneapolis - racketmn.com/meet-the-big...

Meet the Big-Money Donors Trying to Buy Your Vote in Minneapolis - Racket

PACs will flood this November’s election in Minneapolis with almost $2 million, most of that going to boost the chances of Mayor Jacob Frey and centrist City Council candidates. Who’s bankrolling this...

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · 7d

It could help bring single transferable vote but I am sure it will be close and the field is competitive.

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · 7d

Adam Schneider is as progressive as the come. He is also running at large and is Green Party endorsed. Consider voting for him and help keep small parties alive and influential in Mpls.

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · 7d

I recommend candidates live at least 3 to 5 years in a community before deciding to seek office representing the people there. Developing meaningful relationships and authentic love for the people there should come first.

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Adam Schneider for Minneapolis Parks @adamformplsparks.bsky.social · 10d

I've been thinking a lot about Annie Young lately. For those who don't know, Annie Young was a 7-term MPRB commissioner, an advocate for environmental justice and the co-op movement, and a voice for all those in Minneapolis fighting for a cleaner, kinder, and more just city... 🧵

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Minnesota Greens @mngreenparty.bsky.social · 10d

Annie Young was a Green champion for decades, serving both in elected office and directly with community, and we're excited to support Adam and see him continue that legacy on the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board!

Adam Schneider for Minneapolis Parks @adamformplsparks.bsky.social · 10d

I've been thinking a lot about Annie Young lately. For those who don't know, Annie Young was a 7-term MPRB commissioner, an advocate for environmental justice and the co-op movement, and a voice for all those in Minneapolis fighting for a cleaner, kinder, and more just city... 🧵

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Jesse Mortenson @jk9.bsky.social · 11d

New episode out now! Big changes ahead for the composition of the Park Board, and real substantive policy ideas coming from the BET millcityhall.com/episodes/202...

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Lara F-S @ldfs.bsky.social · 14d

This. naomikritzer.com/2025/09/25/e...

Election 2025: Minneapolis City Council, Ward 7

The tl;dr is to vote for Katie Cashman, who is the hardworking moderate with a commitment to constituent service that all the conservative Minneapolis Democrats say they want. On the ballot: Katie …

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for sharing your insights. I'm not sure how much pressure he will get from the commercial property owners and realtors. I guess we will have to stay tuned.

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · 15d

Do you think Frey will veto it? It is an idea thats been years in the making and I'm so glad they kept at it.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 18d

we love mpls were fined $4k by the campaign finance board for failing to disclosure donor information regarding a minneapolis downtown council contribution of $35,000 and a contribution of $72,585 from the minnesota multi housing association taylordahlin.com/f/we-love-mi...

We Love Minneapolis Fined $4k by for Failure to Disclose Donors

On September 10th, the Minnesota Campaign Fianance Board issued a fine of $4,000 to We Love Minneapolis, the PAC chaired by former Frey campaign manager Joe Radinovich.

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Jesse Mortenson @jk9.bsky.social · 26d

Bonus Episode! Just published: the full interview I did with my old friend, Frank. We featured clips in our last episode, and I wanted to share the full interview for folks who want to hear more. Frank talks about his experiences with homeless and mental illness, and social stigma - millcityhall.com

Mill City Hall: a Minneapolis Politics Podcast

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27d

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone.

Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care.

The system is broken.

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · 27d

See what others think and say about stuff and push out my own thoughts and words to different as well as similarly minded folks. Have to be here though too, cuz that's where Brauer is.

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · Sep 10

Reminds me of the last supper. Kind of sorry I messed it (and kind of not).

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Jason McGrath @jasonmcgrath.bsky.social · Sep 5

Among the details in Seth A. Richardson's excellent, heartbreaking new Racket piece on the death of Palmer's Bar: owner Sarah Dwyer wrote to Mayor Jacob Frey twice to ask for more enforcement of city code to help clean up the neighborhood. Neither letter even received a reply. #DontRankFrey

Goodbye to Palmer’s: A Requiem for Minneapolis’s Weirdest and Wonderfullest Bar - Racket

The landmark West Bank bar will close in 10 days. Here's why that happened—and what will be lost.

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · Sep 3

I know. Poor timing to say the least.

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · Sep 3

Eddie is willing to publish this kind of stuff. southsidepride.com/2025/05/06/f...

Follow the money: Landlords spend big in city election – Southside Pride

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camgordon333.bsky.social @camgordon333.bsky.social · Sep 3

When Andrew Johnson left early they allowed the new CM to start early, following the election. That could limit tha lack of representation on committees to Nov. But he'd have to step down and give up his salary.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · Sep 1

indigenous relatives gathered at annunciation school in minneapolis this morning to pay their respects through laying down tobacco, saging, singing, and offering prayers

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I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · Aug 30

This is too cute, dogs really are the best... 🥺❤️

#dog #dogday #bluesky

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nypapajoe.bsky.social @nypapajoe.bsky.social · Aug 30

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