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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 8m

No

Zak Yudhishthu @zyudhishthu.bsky.social · 5h

Well, here it comes: @toreyvanoot.bsky.social reports that Waymo has hired lobbyists in Minnesota and been talking to state lawmakers, looking for legislative approval to operate in MN

www.axios.com/local/twin-c...

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 23m

We’re going to get a “who will rid me of this turbulent priest” moment, blame antifa and descend from there.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 3h

What’s going on in W11?

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 3h

Huh?

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Eric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · 5h

“We can’t afford a king”

Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 6h

Once again, I’m wondering why Democrats aren’t running with a straightforward message of “despotism is un-American and unaffordable” right now and all the way into the midterms.

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 1d

No, remove the tariffs.

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Indigiqueer Hummingbird ~*For Good*~ @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 1d

This is the horrifying thing people need to be talking about.

It is not hyperbole to say that if we lose the DFL governorship, more people will die.

If you give even a tiny damn about trans folks & other marginalized people, or want to keep MN safe, DO EVERYTHING to fight this & keep it that way.

Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 1d

There is a faction actively trying to kill the DFL in Minneapolis.

Which is obviously unwise to anyone who cares about state and federal elections.

Elle Ess @viamarsala18.bsky.social · 1d

Ummmmm fucking hello??? Conflict of interest? @dfl.org does anyone there even care about the implications of this??

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 1d

There is a faction actively trying to kill the DFL in Minneapolis.

Which is obviously unwise to anyone who cares about state and federal elections.

Elle Ess @viamarsala18.bsky.social · 1d

Ummmmm fucking hello??? Conflict of interest? @dfl.org does anyone there even care about the implications of this??

The investigation is being conducted by a panel subcommittee of the CRBC led by Latonya Reeves. Reeves is the author of one of the original challenges to the Minneapolis DFL convention, calling for the revocation of Sen. Fateh's endorsement. Reeves later withdrew her challenge, choosing instead to participate and vote on the CRBC ruling which retracted Sen Fateh's endorsement. Along several other members of the CRBC, Reeves is also a voting member of the DFL State Executive Committee, which absolved the CRBC of error in their handling of the challenges to the Minneapolis DFL convention,

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Patient Zero @zeroisanumber.bsky.social · 2d

It's weakness. He's a weakling leading an administion of weaklings. He's dangerous, but the fundamental danger of fascism is actually lessened if you confront it directly and with courage, because every fash is weak and their instinct is to cringe.

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

Communities do not benefit by forcing laborers to subsidize capital creation. Exactly the opposite, in fact

🎃 Cat-O-Lantern Partsch Conlan 🎃 @catconlan.net · 2d

Incarcerated people are also your community. Tolkkinen out here arguing for Omelas.

The benefit to local communities is undeniable. Using inmate labor, they can build up the supply of sorely needed housing for area families. A few years ago, Alexandria gained two duplexes and a small house for people who are homeless or facing eviction. Single-family, three-bedroom homes sell to nurses or teachers for $100,000 below market rate and stay affordable forever because they’re in a land trust that restricts resale price.
Paying inmates a higher wage could jeopardize the affordability of those homes.

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

CW: police violence

Claire Zagorski, MSc, EMT-P @clairezagorski.bsky.social · 3d

Either the police are mighty and fearless warriors, or they’re scared enough of a sassy 20-something woman to unload a canister of pepper spray in her face from 2 feet away, but they cannot be both.

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

Controlling the federal government (assuming you haven’t stripped it for parts) is a huge starting advantage, assuming you can hold it together.

Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

Seems like the outcome of conflicts (I’m no expert!) often hinges on who has the most people, can make the most stuff and can get the people and stuff to where it needs to be.

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Sean T. Collins @seantcollins.com · 2d

CHATGPT: I understand where you're coming from. You worked really hard to get here, and now it's time to enjoy the fruit of your labors.

ISILDUR: So I should keep it? Elrond says I shouldn't

CHATGPT: The ring is precious. Sometimes friends don't have your best interests at heart.

ISILDUR: true

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Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12 @aurinmpls.bsky.social · 2d

I’m honored to receive the endorsement of @naomikritzer.bsky.social:

“Aurin… has both centered her work on progressive values and sought pragmatic solutions to problems.”

“I would, without a moment of hesitation, vote for Aurin Chowdhury.”

Read the full blog post: naomikritzer.com/2025/09/04/e...

Will Tell Stories For Food
Naomi Kritzer’s blog

The tl;dr here is to vote for Aurin Chowdhury;
I door-knocked for her in 2023 and I have had no regrets about my support.

Aurin has only been on the City Council for about a year and a half. I think she’s done good work so far. Her accomplishment list shows her as someone who has both centered her work on progressive values and sought pragmatic solutions to problems. Her more centrist colleague Emily Koski has endorsed her, describing her as a “bridge-builder.”

I would, without a moment of hesitation, vote for Aurin Chowdhury for Minneapolis City Council.

I would not rank either of the other candidates.

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

“Trade wars are easy to win”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Hassett: "China has stopped buying US soybeans. The silos are full and there are soybeans sitting on the ground w/tarps over them. That's unacceptable to POTUS. We're calling up our soybean customers around the world as part of our trade negotiations & we'll strong policies to support our farmers"

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

“Governments shouldn’t pick winners and losers”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Hassett: "China has stopped buying US soybeans. The silos are full and there are soybeans sitting on the ground w/tarps over them. That's unacceptable to POTUS. We're calling up our soybean customers around the world as part of our trade negotiations & we'll strong policies to support our farmers"

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

We should not do it (it would be very bad), but we should also have people think about where the bulk of the people and economic activity are.

Nick Brumfield @nickjbrumfield.bsky.social · 2d

I am telling you right now if there is a civil war involving blue state secessions the blue states will lose please stop talking like that's an option

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

Support @jason4parks.bsky.social !

Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 3d

Commissioner Tom Olsen at the bench party, talks about what a struggle it's been with the current status quo park board. He singles out @jason4parks.bsky.social as THE pivotal candidate who can tip the balance. If you send your money/volunteer energy to any place in the city make it district 4.

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

*this is a joke about conspiracy theories, not an endorsement of any of them

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

Adrenochrome infusions take awhile*

Dana Houle @danahoule.bsky.social · 2d

He was very late last time he came out for a speech after having been kept from the press for several days (likely for some kind of monthly medical treatment)

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump is now 57 minutes late for his speech but at least we're getting an emo version of Hulk Hogan's theme song

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

Wily veteran move right there.

Nate Miller @atarifan2600.bsky.social · 2d

One of my favorite race day traditions is stalling the sweeper bus by offering them snacks. Anything to keep them of the back of the pack runners for another minute.

A school bus on a deserted road, with a police car behind it. There is a man with a Tupperware container walking in front of the bus.

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

I’m blaming the mayor for my complete lack of cellular data during the marathon today

Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 2d

Minneapolis is a dangerous hellhole, a killing field, and is incapable of running free and fair elections. Sincerely, the committee to reelect the guy who's been mayor for 8 years. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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Adam Miller @ajm6792.bsky.social · 2d

She has (or at least had) a wife!

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