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At the Alamo Drafthouse to see Eyes Wide Shut
December 24, 2025 at 12:45 AM
At the Alamo Drafthouse to see Eyes Wide Shut
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It's the least important element to this, but I find it fascinating on an aesthetic level too.
Americans are watching a bootleg broadcast that someone in Canada recorded off their TV. And people are copying it to various platforms (however imperfect visually) to get it out as widely as possible.
Americans are watching a bootleg broadcast that someone in Canada recorded off their TV. And people are copying it to various platforms (however imperfect visually) to get it out as widely as possible.
December 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
It's the least important element to this, but I find it fascinating on an aesthetic level too.
Americans are watching a bootleg broadcast that someone in Canada recorded off their TV. And people are copying it to various platforms (however imperfect visually) to get it out as widely as possible.
Americans are watching a bootleg broadcast that someone in Canada recorded off their TV. And people are copying it to various platforms (however imperfect visually) to get it out as widely as possible.
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It used to be that the United States would use Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to transmit truth across the borders of repressive regimes.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
The 60 Minutes piece on the Trump Administration’s torture prison that Bari Weiss doesn’t want you to see has leaked.
December 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It used to be that the United States would use Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty to transmit truth across the borders of repressive regimes.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
Now the work of American reporters, having been censored, is being smuggled across the border to reach Americans.
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iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
Archivists Posted the 60 Minutes CECOT Segment Bari Weiss Killed
iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
www.404media.co
December 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
iCloud, Mega, and as a torrent. Archivists have uploaded the 60 Minutes episode Bari Weiss spiked.
At the Alamo Drafthouse to see The Long Kiss Goodnight
December 23, 2025 at 12:57 AM
At the Alamo Drafthouse to see The Long Kiss Goodnight
Since I had today off work, but most of the downtown offices are open, I figured it would be a good day to explore the Saint Paul Skyway system.
December 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Since I had today off work, but most of the downtown offices are open, I figured it would be a good day to explore the Saint Paul Skyway system.
Curling in Christmas Sweaters at the club in Saint Paul!
December 22, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Curling in Christmas Sweaters at the club in Saint Paul!
Skating to Christmas music at the Polar Ice Arena in North Saint Paul
December 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Skating to Christmas music at the Polar Ice Arena in North Saint Paul
The Winter Wonderland at the Oakdale Nature Preserve today was a big success, with lots of snow on the ground, and lots of people in attendance!
December 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Winter Wonderland at the Oakdale Nature Preserve today was a big success, with lots of snow on the ground, and lots of people in attendance!
I'll be getting into the Christmas spirit tonight with Walkabout's Holiday Hideaway and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas!
December 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I'll be getting into the Christmas spirit tonight with Walkabout's Holiday Hideaway and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas!
At the Alamo Drafthouse to see Kill Bill (uncut, unrated, and shown in its entirely)
December 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
At the Alamo Drafthouse to see Kill Bill (uncut, unrated, and shown in its entirely)
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A reminder tonight that Venezuela has nothing to do with fentanyl. The vast majority of the fentanyl supply begins as precursor chemicals in China, is manufactured in Mexico, and makes it to the U.S. by land, mostly smuggled by U.S. citizens hiding it within lawful trade and traffic at entry points.
Fentanyl smuggling: Most seizures occur at ports of entry where U.S. citizens are the primary smugglers - American Immigration Council
Most fentanyl enters the U.S. through ports of entry, not via migrants. U.S. citizens are the primary smugglers, often recruited by criminal networks. Effective solutions focus on better screening at ...
www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org
December 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A reminder tonight that Venezuela has nothing to do with fentanyl. The vast majority of the fentanyl supply begins as precursor chemicals in China, is manufactured in Mexico, and makes it to the U.S. by land, mostly smuggled by U.S. citizens hiding it within lawful trade and traffic at entry points.
I stopped by Oakdale City Hall tonight, for the open house about the upcoming City Hall remodeling project. I've been following the planning for several months, and I'm excited to see it almost finalized!
December 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I stopped by Oakdale City Hall tonight, for the open house about the upcoming City Hall remodeling project. I've been following the planning for several months, and I'm excited to see it almost finalized!
Sunday night Curling!
December 15, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Sunday night Curling!
Sundae Bingo at the Oakdale Discovery Center this afternoon included ten games of bingo (and a raffle), with unlimited ice cream and hot coco!
December 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Sundae Bingo at the Oakdale Discovery Center this afternoon included ten games of bingo (and a raffle), with unlimited ice cream and hot coco!
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, has been released from immigration detention, and a judge has temporarily blocked any further efforts to detain him.
What to know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from immigration custody
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, has been released from immigration detention, and a judge has temporarily blocked any further efforts to detain him.
bit.ly
December 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump's immigration policies, has been released from immigration detention, and a judge has temporarily blocked any further efforts to detain him.
Festive lights at Oakdale City Hall
December 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Festive lights at Oakdale City Hall
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The clear takeaway from today is that Donald Trump is not unstoppable and you are not powerless.
December 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The clear takeaway from today is that Donald Trump is not unstoppable and you are not powerless.
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NEW: The Trump administration's authoritarian house of cards is starting to fall down.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "[o]n his way home." Another grand jury rejected DOJ's effort to indict Letitia James. And, Indiana Republicans said no to Trump's redistricting pressure.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "[o]n his way home." Another grand jury rejected DOJ's effort to indict Letitia James. And, Indiana Republicans said no to Trump's redistricting pressure.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
The Trump administration's authoritarian house of cards is starting to fall down
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "[o]n his way home." Another grand jury rejected DOJ's effort to indict Letitia James. And, Indiana Republicans said no to Trump's redistricting pressure.
www.lawdork.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
NEW: The Trump administration's authoritarian house of cards is starting to fall down.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "[o]n his way home." Another grand jury rejected DOJ's effort to indict Letitia James. And, Indiana Republicans said no to Trump's redistricting pressure.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "[o]n his way home." Another grand jury rejected DOJ's effort to indict Letitia James. And, Indiana Republicans said no to Trump's redistricting pressure.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
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I never know how to react to the latest news, so let me just say one more time: immigration is good. It helps immigrants and it helps native-born people. It makes the world richer, culturally and financially.
December 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I never know how to react to the latest news, so let me just say one more time: immigration is good. It helps immigrants and it helps native-born people. It makes the world richer, culturally and financially.
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MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
We had a very exciting curling game tonight. Although we didn't win, it was by far the best game we've played this season so far! (Not pictured is the one point we (red) got in the seventh end)
December 8, 2025 at 3:18 AM
We had a very exciting curling game tonight. Although we didn't win, it was by far the best game we've played this season so far! (Not pictured is the one point we (red) got in the seventh end)
A pint of eggnog for lunch was a good, sensible decision. I definitely won't regret it while I'm curling later this evening.
December 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A pint of eggnog for lunch was a good, sensible decision. I definitely won't regret it while I'm curling later this evening.
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It is fun to go to the movies
December 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
It is fun to go to the movies