Josh Kirk
@joshkirk.bsky.social
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I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
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In 2022, Kansas voters *overwhelmingly* defeated an anti-abortion ballot measure.
Ohio voters passed an abortion rights amendment in 2023.
And Missouri? You guessed it! Voters passed Amendment 3 this past November.
So no, we don't need 'pro-life Democrats' to win.
Ohio voters passed an abortion rights amendment in 2023.
And Missouri? You guessed it! Voters passed Amendment 3 this past November.
So no, we don't need 'pro-life Democrats' to win.
September 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In 2022, Kansas voters *overwhelmingly* defeated an anti-abortion ballot measure.
Ohio voters passed an abortion rights amendment in 2023.
And Missouri? You guessed it! Voters passed Amendment 3 this past November.
So no, we don't need 'pro-life Democrats' to win.
Ohio voters passed an abortion rights amendment in 2023.
And Missouri? You guessed it! Voters passed Amendment 3 this past November.
So no, we don't need 'pro-life Democrats' to win.
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rarely have I more acutely felt the dynamic by which Dems are held responsible for the rhetoric of every random left-leaning person on the internet and Republicans are not even asked to answer for their own personal words
September 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
rarely have I more acutely felt the dynamic by which Dems are held responsible for the rhetoric of every random left-leaning person on the internet and Republicans are not even asked to answer for their own personal words
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Okay this is getting out of hand.
No one - no one - should be the target of political violence.
But Charlie’s “work” was spreading hate and division. No one should be continuing his work.
Should we engage in spirited discourse, across ideology? Sure, great. But that was not Kirk’s work.
No one - no one - should be the target of political violence.
But Charlie’s “work” was spreading hate and division. No one should be continuing his work.
Should we engage in spirited discourse, across ideology? Sure, great. But that was not Kirk’s work.
The best way to honor Charlie's memory is to continue his work: engage with each other, across ideology, through spirited discourse. In a democracy, ideas are tested through words and good-faith debate — never through violence.
September 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Okay this is getting out of hand.
No one - no one - should be the target of political violence.
But Charlie’s “work” was spreading hate and division. No one should be continuing his work.
Should we engage in spirited discourse, across ideology? Sure, great. But that was not Kirk’s work.
No one - no one - should be the target of political violence.
But Charlie’s “work” was spreading hate and division. No one should be continuing his work.
Should we engage in spirited discourse, across ideology? Sure, great. But that was not Kirk’s work.
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If you want one (or a PDF to print your own), DM me!
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If you want one (or a PDF to print your own), DM me!
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September 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
👋 MPLS FOLKS — is YOUR Omar yard sign out of compliance with state law? Want something even bigger and better, to really stick it to the incumbent and their nasty politics?
Look no further: Ranked Choice Voting yard sign add-ons!
If you want one (or a PDF to print your own), DM me!
Details: 🧵
Look no further: Ranked Choice Voting yard sign add-ons!
If you want one (or a PDF to print your own), DM me!
Details: 🧵
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Those willing, by contrast, to trade away the rights and dignity of transgender people or the poor cannot be considered friends of democracy any more than those who were willing to countenance second-class status for blacks and Jews.
Anyway, it is true that democracy will be on the ballot in 2028. But it'll be on the ballot for Democrats well before the general. And the party's task is creating democracy, not defending it. That demands both an attentiveness to structural politics and a willingness to defend the equality of all.
August 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Those willing, by contrast, to trade away the rights and dignity of transgender people or the poor cannot be considered friends of democracy any more than those who were willing to countenance second-class status for blacks and Jews.
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over the last week, several political scientists i trust have declared trump a dictator and that america is not a full functioning democracy anymore. see here:
goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/where-we-a...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
i think making a list clarifies this:
goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/where-we-a...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
i think making a list clarifies this:
August 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
over the last week, several political scientists i trust have declared trump a dictator and that america is not a full functioning democracy anymore. see here:
goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/where-we-a...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
i think making a list clarifies this:
goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/where-we-a...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
i think making a list clarifies this:
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: “Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize our trans community or any community out there has lost their sense of humanity.”
Live: 23-year-old identified as suspect in shooting that killed two children, wounded 17 at Minneapolis church, two sources say
Dozens of squads en route to Annunciation Church, casualties reported.
bit.ly
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: “Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize our trans community or any community out there has lost their sense of humanity.”
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I thought Frey and O’Hara did well today. Their words were comforting and informative. The real political test for all our leaders now is going to be supporting the trans community to the fullest.
August 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I thought Frey and O’Hara did well today. Their words were comforting and informative. The real political test for all our leaders now is going to be supporting the trans community to the fullest.
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Protect MN and Moms Demand Action are coordinating a community vigil at 8:00pm tonight at Lynnhurst Park, 1345 W Minnehaha Pkwy. Please join us.
August 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Protect MN and Moms Demand Action are coordinating a community vigil at 8:00pm tonight at Lynnhurst Park, 1345 W Minnehaha Pkwy. Please join us.
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A reminder at awful times like this
![In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
• "We are getting reports".. could mean anything.
• "We are seeking confirmation"... means they don't have it.
• "[News outlet] has learned".. means it has a scoop or is going out on limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
1. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the takers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.
ON THE MEDIA
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August 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A reminder at awful times like this
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The funny thing is animals actually can suffer and we slaughter them by the billions but sure let’s have an existential panic over whether a software program screams when we turn it off
Can AIs suffer? Big tech and users grapple with one of most unsettling questions of our times
Can AIs suffer? Big tech and users grapple with one of most unsettling questions of our times
As first AI-led rights advocacy group is founded, industry is divided on whether models are, or can be, sentient
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The funny thing is animals actually can suffer and we slaughter them by the billions but sure let’s have an existential panic over whether a software program screams when we turn it off
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Hi! I'm Eric and I'm running for the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation.
What's that, you ask? The "BET" is an elected council that decides how much the city can levy in property taxes to fund public services like parks and street repairs.
Here's why I'm running:
What's that, you ask? The "BET" is an elected council that decides how much the city can levy in property taxes to fund public services like parks and street repairs.
Here's why I'm running:
August 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Hi! I'm Eric and I'm running for the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation.
What's that, you ask? The "BET" is an elected council that decides how much the city can levy in property taxes to fund public services like parks and street repairs.
Here's why I'm running:
What's that, you ask? The "BET" is an elected council that decides how much the city can levy in property taxes to fund public services like parks and street repairs.
Here's why I'm running:
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I don’t know what to say. Just abhorrent.
Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19
Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israel in Gaza
Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.
aje.io
August 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I don’t know what to say. Just abhorrent.
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This is an incredible investigation into why there are no liquor stores in Ward 8. Without any spoilers for the great article, know that if elected, I'll get to the bottom of it!
streets.mn/2025/08/06/k...
streets.mn/2025/08/06/k...
South Minneapolis Cold Case: Kingfield’s Missing Beer Stores
A suspicious lack of beer stores in one Minneapolis neighborhood raises troubling questions, forcing simple six-pack runs to become odysseys.
streets.mn
August 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This is an incredible investigation into why there are no liquor stores in Ward 8. Without any spoilers for the great article, know that if elected, I'll get to the bottom of it!
streets.mn/2025/08/06/k...
streets.mn/2025/08/06/k...
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This is correct. Any candidate cynically “triangulating” on trans kids is a non-starter, and now is the time to say so. There’s still so much time to advance candidates that DON’T suck.
I will never, ever vote for Gavin Newsom. Ever, under any circumstances. I don't care if he becomes the Dem nominee, he's still not getting my vote.
On a recent podcast Gavin Newsom tells Shawn Ryan how the Trans sports issue opened the door for him to change his mind on GAC for Trans Youth.
As someone who adored him since 2004 and voted for him 5 times, I can't wait for him to leave office.
There is no way I will be voting for him a 6th time.
As someone who adored him since 2004 and voted for him 5 times, I can't wait for him to leave office.
There is no way I will be voting for him a 6th time.
July 17, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This is correct. Any candidate cynically “triangulating” on trans kids is a non-starter, and now is the time to say so. There’s still so much time to advance candidates that DON’T suck.
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Centrist/Moderate is great branding because it implies reasonableness but there's nothing reasonable about stubbornly clinging to pro-business and pro-upper class politics when the country is falling apart. This is an ideology like any other, and it's a bad one
While progressives often get accused of undermining the Democratic Party, the evidence shows that it’s the moderate wing that most often violates the “Vote Blue No Matter Who” principle.
https://trib.al/ayccoO7
https://trib.al/ayccoO7
July 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Centrist/Moderate is great branding because it implies reasonableness but there's nothing reasonable about stubbornly clinging to pro-business and pro-upper class politics when the country is falling apart. This is an ideology like any other, and it's a bad one
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fortunately I know there is nothing more important to Republicans than preventing women from being harassed and menaced by men coming into a women’s restroom, so I’m sure that -
*taps earpiece* what’s that now
*taps earpiece* what’s that now
Isaiah Hodgson, who arrested 2 U.S. citizens, including 20-year-old Adrian Martinez at Walmart and Job Garcia at Home Depot, is accused of entering the women’s restroom and approaching a female while intoxicated and armed with a handgun. lataco.com/border-patro...
by @shoton35mm.bsky.social
by @shoton35mm.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
fortunately I know there is nothing more important to Republicans than preventing women from being harassed and menaced by men coming into a women’s restroom, so I’m sure that -
*taps earpiece* what’s that now
*taps earpiece* what’s that now
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Anyone who says "This is what they voted for" in response to the tragedy unfolding in Texas is having a vile thought and needs to sit shamefully in a corner until they learn what solidarity is.
July 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Anyone who says "This is what they voted for" in response to the tragedy unfolding in Texas is having a vile thought and needs to sit shamefully in a corner until they learn what solidarity is.
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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
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“ICE gets a bigger budget than the Marine Corps” is a simple fact that should be communicated very widely because it clearly expresses how crazy and radical this is
With this budget, ICE alone would have nearly as large a detention operation as all 50 states' prison systems combined. Bigger budget than the Marine Corps. Police-state levels of spending
If the GOP reconciliation bill passes, ICE gets through FY2029:
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
- $45 billion for detention, on top of the current annual budget of $3.4 billion
- $14.4 billion for transportation and removal, on top of the current annual budget of $750 million
- $8 billion for hiring/retention
- Billions more.
June 29, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“ICE gets a bigger budget than the Marine Corps” is a simple fact that should be communicated very widely because it clearly expresses how crazy and radical this is
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Pack the Court. If we are serious about the defense of these rights, we pack the Court. Simple as that. They pack it back, we pack it again. We do it until we reach consensus on long-term reforms to the judiciary. I don't know what it's going to take for people to get it.
June 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Pack the Court. If we are serious about the defense of these rights, we pack the Court. Simple as that. They pack it back, we pack it again. We do it until we reach consensus on long-term reforms to the judiciary. I don't know what it's going to take for people to get it.
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IMO, the reason that Frey won re-election and is in a strong position to do so again is not that voters don't understand RCV, but that many voters either support his policies or are unconvinced of the alternatives.
June 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
IMO, the reason that Frey won re-election and is in a strong position to do so again is not that voters don't understand RCV, but that many voters either support his policies or are unconvinced of the alternatives.