Karate Gum
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Run-of-the-mill bearded middle-aged web developer. MPLS, MN
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Making the rounds this week among Christian progressives: new poem by Rob Hardy, poet laureate, Northfield, MN. Yes, the protests and all the work being done to throw sand in the gears and provide aid to those at home and being released from Whipple are a kind of liturgy — “work of the people.” ⚓️
February 4, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Making the rounds this week among Christian progressives: new poem by Rob Hardy, poet laureate, Northfield, MN. Yes, the protests and all the work being done to throw sand in the gears and provide aid to those at home and being released from Whipple are a kind of liturgy — “work of the people.” ⚓️
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I particularly enjoyed the Target posters (below), but everything here is great. racketmn.com/the-art-of-t...
February 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
I particularly enjoyed the Target posters (below), but everything here is great. racketmn.com/the-art-of-t...
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the correct number of DHS agents in Minnesota is zero.
February 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
the correct number of DHS agents in Minnesota is zero.
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Quilicura, Chile, one of the communities I wrote about in EMPIRE OF AI, has launched a brilliant initiative to inspire more responsible AI prompting. Today, don't use AI; ask the townspeople instead: quili.ai. So heartened to see this creative act of resistance.
January 31, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Quilicura, Chile, one of the communities I wrote about in EMPIRE OF AI, has launched a brilliant initiative to inspire more responsible AI prompting. Today, don't use AI; ask the townspeople instead: quili.ai. So heartened to see this creative act of resistance.
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Some thoughts on one of the best friends I ever had.
January 29, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Some thoughts on one of the best friends I ever had.
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“Imagine how they lie when there’s no evidence to contradict them.”
Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.
Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.
January 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
“Imagine how they lie when there’s no evidence to contradict them.”
Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.
Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.
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There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
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From this moment forward (and before, but clearly now):
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
January 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM
From this moment forward (and before, but clearly now):
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
-If you work for ICE.
-If you vote for money for ICE.
You are complicit. This is the gestapo. You're on the wrong side. You can't pretend not to know.
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
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I went to Minneapolis last week. What I saw was horrifying and inspiring in equal measure. Gift link to my latest column: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...
Opinion | In Minneapolis, I Glimpsed a Civil War
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:56 PM
I went to Minneapolis last week. What I saw was horrifying and inspiring in equal measure. Gift link to my latest column: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...
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“The physical machinations of the occupation are nearly impossible to avoid. ICE stops people randomly on the street. ICE rams cars, sometimes through intersections, and sometimes pulls someone out and leaves the car right in the street.” www.liberalcurrents.com/so-hows-the-...
So, How’s the Occupation Going for You?
What’s it like to live in America with a domestic military occupation? Minnesota has the answer.
www.liberalcurrents.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:57 PM
“The physical machinations of the occupation are nearly impossible to avoid. ICE stops people randomly on the street. ICE rams cars, sometimes through intersections, and sometimes pulls someone out and leaves the car right in the street.” www.liberalcurrents.com/so-hows-the-...
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If you live and attend church in the Twin Cities area and your pastor did not name the fear, grief and rage of the last week, did not help you find meaning, comfort and courage for the weeks ahead you might have accidentally joined a county club instead of a church.
January 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
If you live and attend church in the Twin Cities area and your pastor did not name the fear, grief and rage of the last week, did not help you find meaning, comfort and courage for the weeks ahead you might have accidentally joined a county club instead of a church.
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More than 5,000 people here in Powderhorn Park protesting ICE’s occupation of Minneapolis.
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
January 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
More than 5,000 people here in Powderhorn Park protesting ICE’s occupation of Minneapolis.
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
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I want to tell you about what's happening here in Minnesota.
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
I want to tell you about what's happening here in Minnesota.
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this is extremely well done
Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
January 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
this is extremely well done
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a few thoughts youtu.be/lERS4kJIQR8
Abolish ICE
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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January 8, 2026 at 1:42 AM
a few thoughts youtu.be/lERS4kJIQR8
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Male Buffleheads are adorable little ducks that look to be black and white until the sunlight hits them just right. Then the beautiful greens and purples of their iridescent feathers are shown.
December 28, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Male Buffleheads are adorable little ducks that look to be black and white until the sunlight hits them just right. Then the beautiful greens and purples of their iridescent feathers are shown.
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@thesportive.com The PETA/pita portion of the show has had me laughing/coughing/dying for the past 10 minutes.
December 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
@thesportive.com The PETA/pita portion of the show has had me laughing/coughing/dying for the past 10 minutes.
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Stole this from the Cedar Cultural Center’s page since they aren’t here. ♥️♥️♥️
December 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Stole this from the Cedar Cultural Center’s page since they aren’t here. ♥️♥️♥️
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one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
one of the coolest things about ChatGPT is how you can actually just never use it. you can fill your whole entire life with simply not once using it. it's incredible.