@kimjharris41.bsky.social
Mom, wife, scientist, animal lover, occasional cyclist, bagpiper, frequent knitter and reader. Minnesotan working to make this a state where all people are welcome and we all can thrive. (She/her)
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No wonder giant tech corporations are so thirsty to make MN's Data Centers tax break even less transparent - check this out:
goodjobsfirst.org/cloudy-with-...
goodjobsfirst.org/cloudy-with-...
Cloudy with a Loss of Spending Control: How Data Centers Are Endangering State Budgets - Good Jobs First
Cloudy with a Loss of Spending Control: How Data Centers Are Endangering State Budgets - Good Jobs First
goodjobsfirst.org
April 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
No wonder giant tech corporations are so thirsty to make MN's Data Centers tax break even less transparent - check this out:
goodjobsfirst.org/cloudy-with-...
goodjobsfirst.org/cloudy-with-...
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Why is MN continuing to give away $114M -- and growing -- to giant tech companies that are destroying our democracy and our planet??
April 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Why is MN continuing to give away $114M -- and growing -- to giant tech companies that are destroying our democracy and our planet??
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Today showed us we’re not alone. It’s all of us against extremist billionaires. Powerful to see so many Americans show up to tell Elon and Donald Trump to keep their hands off our healthcare, veterans benefits, and Social Security. When we come together to fight back, we win.
April 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Today showed us we’re not alone. It’s all of us against extremist billionaires. Powerful to see so many Americans show up to tell Elon and Donald Trump to keep their hands off our healthcare, veterans benefits, and Social Security. When we come together to fight back, we win.
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Not to ruin everyone’s day, but don’t forget in the midst of this ‘CR’ chaos that they’re also trying to install a snake oil salesman (Dr. Oz) as head of Medicare and Medicaid.
Finance Committee questions him today.
Finance Committee questions him today.
March 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Not to ruin everyone’s day, but don’t forget in the midst of this ‘CR’ chaos that they’re also trying to install a snake oil salesman (Dr. Oz) as head of Medicare and Medicaid.
Finance Committee questions him today.
Finance Committee questions him today.
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Trump and Republicans set this up as an unprecedented power grab so they can slash and burn government services on their terms.
I’m a firm NO — on cloture and final passage — on this ‘CR’
I’m a firm NO — on cloture and final passage — on this ‘CR’
March 13, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Trump and Republicans set this up as an unprecedented power grab so they can slash and burn government services on their terms.
I’m a firm NO — on cloture and final passage — on this ‘CR’
I’m a firm NO — on cloture and final passage — on this ‘CR’
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There are some caveats and nuance to this, but it is true for most of retired Minnesotans. No matter what the GOP says, you probably don’t pay tax on your SS in MN.
To fully eliminate SST for the wealthiest Minnesotans, has a HUGE cost and I prefer to pay teachers and fix roads with those funds.
To fully eliminate SST for the wealthiest Minnesotans, has a HUGE cost and I prefer to pay teachers and fix roads with those funds.
March 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
There are some caveats and nuance to this, but it is true for most of retired Minnesotans. No matter what the GOP says, you probably don’t pay tax on your SS in MN.
To fully eliminate SST for the wealthiest Minnesotans, has a HUGE cost and I prefer to pay teachers and fix roads with those funds.
To fully eliminate SST for the wealthiest Minnesotans, has a HUGE cost and I prefer to pay teachers and fix roads with those funds.
Not a bad way to start the day. Had a swim already, now for some coffee.
March 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Not a bad way to start the day. Had a swim already, now for some coffee.
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Imagine you’re the MN House GOP, and you have control for one more week, and with your one wild and precious life, you choose to bully a small group of children into not playing sports. #mnleg
March 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Imagine you’re the MN House GOP, and you have control for one more week, and with your one wild and precious life, you choose to bully a small group of children into not playing sports. #mnleg
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This chart shows how behind we are on funding in Minnesota compared to funding levels and wealth in the '90s.
If you feel like our state hasn't done enough to fund public schools, affordable healthcare, infrastructure, disability services, and more - you're right. 🧵
If you feel like our state hasn't done enough to fund public schools, affordable healthcare, infrastructure, disability services, and more - you're right. 🧵
February 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This chart shows how behind we are on funding in Minnesota compared to funding levels and wealth in the '90s.
If you feel like our state hasn't done enough to fund public schools, affordable healthcare, infrastructure, disability services, and more - you're right. 🧵
If you feel like our state hasn't done enough to fund public schools, affordable healthcare, infrastructure, disability services, and more - you're right. 🧵
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🥶 It may have been cold outside, but the vibes were absolutely 🔥 at the @wemakemn.bsky.social rally today. Hundreds of Minnesotans across race, age, and geography came together to let our lawmakers know: it’s time to #TaxTheRich so we can #FundOurFuture! 📣
February 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
🥶 It may have been cold outside, but the vibes were absolutely 🔥 at the @wemakemn.bsky.social rally today. Hundreds of Minnesotans across race, age, and geography came together to let our lawmakers know: it’s time to #TaxTheRich so we can #FundOurFuture! 📣
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After over a decade of organizing, Minnesotans finally won a statewide Paid Leave program in 2023. This will ensure that no matter where we work or how much money we've got, we all can take the time we deserve to care for ourselves, our loved ones, or our newborns. 🧵
February 14, 2025 at 3:30 AM
After over a decade of organizing, Minnesotans finally won a statewide Paid Leave program in 2023. This will ensure that no matter where we work or how much money we've got, we all can take the time we deserve to care for ourselves, our loved ones, or our newborns. 🧵
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Not "all white people" are wrong. But when it comes to race, the majority of white Americans have been on the wrong side of every single racial issue in the 248-year history of this country.
So why would anyone even care what they think about Black art?
So why would anyone even care what they think about Black art?
Why White People* Didn’t Like Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance
*Not all white people. Some exclusions apply. Void where caucasity prohibited.
dlvr.it
February 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Not "all white people" are wrong. But when it comes to race, the majority of white Americans have been on the wrong side of every single racial issue in the 248-year history of this country.
So why would anyone even care what they think about Black art?
So why would anyone even care what they think about Black art?
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Hope to see many of you at this event Tuesday night.
When Driving is Not an Option - An Evening with Author Anna Zivarts
Join author Anna Zivarts in a presentation and discussion of what Rochester can gain by creating a community accessible to all!
www.eventbrite.com
February 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Hope to see many of you at this event Tuesday night.
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MN House Republicans want to delay Paid Leave by a full year, even though we're just over 10 months away from full implementation. The bill hearing is Thurs2/13 at 8:15am in Capitol room G-3. More info including how to sign up to testify here:
www.leg.mn.gov/cal?type=sin...
www.leg.mn.gov/cal?type=sin...
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy - 2/13/2025
www.leg.mn.gov
February 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
MN House Republicans want to delay Paid Leave by a full year, even though we're just over 10 months away from full implementation. The bill hearing is Thurs2/13 at 8:15am in Capitol room G-3. More info including how to sign up to testify here:
www.leg.mn.gov/cal?type=sin...
www.leg.mn.gov/cal?type=sin...
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One of my former Girl Scouts has launched a new podcast, “I Can Totally Do That”. She’s amplifying voices of disabled professionals and shattering stereotypes. Find Alena on YouTube and Spotify. #EID #DEI
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ByAI...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ByAI...
I Can Totally Do That! Episode 1: Archaeology
YouTube video by I Can Totally Do That!
m.youtube.com
February 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
One of my former Girl Scouts has launched a new podcast, “I Can Totally Do That”. She’s amplifying voices of disabled professionals and shattering stereotypes. Find Alena on YouTube and Spotify. #EID #DEI
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ByAI...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ByAI...
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i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
January 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
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Americans with Disabilities Act was DEIA. Title IX was DEIA. The Voting Rights Act was DEIA. Don't let Republicans just say they're against "DEIA". What they're actually against is women, people of color and people with disabilities having jobs and being treated equal in society.
January 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Americans with Disabilities Act was DEIA. Title IX was DEIA. The Voting Rights Act was DEIA. Don't let Republicans just say they're against "DEIA". What they're actually against is women, people of color and people with disabilities having jobs and being treated equal in society.
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@governorwalz.mn.gov is right. The funding withholding by the Trump administration is cruel & harmful. Keep speaking up. 📣
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz slams Trump funding freeze as “stupid, buffoonish, childish”
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned Trump’s freeze on federal funds that state officials say put nearly $2 billion per month for police, health and childcare programs in limbo.
apnews.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
@governorwalz.mn.gov is right. The funding withholding by the Trump administration is cruel & harmful. Keep speaking up. 📣
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We can stop reading the NYT and WaPo any time and support independent journalism instead.
January 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
We can stop reading the NYT and WaPo any time and support independent journalism instead.
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If you're in the Rochester, MN area or willing to make the trek. @nondriver.bsky.social will be doing a fabulous presentation on the imperatives of creating a transportation system that facilitates access to healthcare for non-drivers.
Register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/when-drivi...
#RochMN
Register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/when-drivi...
#RochMN
January 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
If you're in the Rochester, MN area or willing to make the trek. @nondriver.bsky.social will be doing a fabulous presentation on the imperatives of creating a transportation system that facilitates access to healthcare for non-drivers.
Register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/when-drivi...
#RochMN
Register at: www.eventbrite.com/e/when-drivi...
#RochMN
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Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
December 17, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Saw someone upbraiding someone else for having a hobby while the world is on fire, and, my friends:
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
1. The world is ever on fire, this is today's conflagration;
2. If you don't find time for rest and joy the fire will consume you;
3. Don't let people shame you for being an entire human.
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This is how the Postmaster General reacts when Members of Congress demand accountability. He’s the reason your prescriptions, paychecks, and bills are late. Embarrassing.
December 11, 2024 at 3:21 PM
This is how the Postmaster General reacts when Members of Congress demand accountability. He’s the reason your prescriptions, paychecks, and bills are late. Embarrassing.
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Please tell your kids, every damn day if necessary, that chatGPT is not a goddamn search engine and you shouldn’t believe a word it says. Tell the adults too, but it’s especially imperative to inoculate kids against this
December 10, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Please tell your kids, every damn day if necessary, that chatGPT is not a goddamn search engine and you shouldn’t believe a word it says. Tell the adults too, but it’s especially imperative to inoculate kids against this