Mary K Cronin
@mkathleen.bsky.social
Retired prosecutor, Catholic (but barely holding on), journalism junky. Blue up and down the ballot.
She/her. No DMs.
She/her. No DMs.
It is! And she’s a fucking PhD!
February 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
It is! And she’s a fucking PhD!
I appreciate your content. While I personally am loath to speak on behalf of the deity, I’m happy to let someone else do it..
February 13, 2026 at 3:24 AM
I appreciate your content. While I personally am loath to speak on behalf of the deity, I’m happy to let someone else do it..
Oh, please. Are these cartoon characters?
February 13, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Oh, please. Are these cartoon characters?
I didn’t change my name when I got married, but my bestie did. She’s very concerned about this.
February 13, 2026 at 3:20 AM
I didn’t change my name when I got married, but my bestie did. She’s very concerned about this.
Scathingly brilliant, scorching! No Norse.
February 12, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Scathingly brilliant, scorching! No Norse.
Jamie Raskin is such a badass.
February 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Jamie Raskin is such a badass.
I knew there was no way she’d participate professionally. She did the same thing the last time she testified - basically just insulted anyone who questioned her.
February 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM
I knew there was no way she’d participate professionally. She did the same thing the last time she testified - basically just insulted anyone who questioned her.
Is it, though? I’m kind of torn, if you get my drift.
February 11, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Is it, though? I’m kind of torn, if you get my drift.
Damn, you have a point. I’ve been all over the coverage, and I have regularly lauded Minnesotans‘ grit and determination. Media coverage has definitely fallen off. I’ll redouble my efforts to stay informed.
February 11, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Damn, you have a point. I’ve been all over the coverage, and I have regularly lauded Minnesotans‘ grit and determination. Media coverage has definitely fallen off. I’ll redouble my efforts to stay informed.
FFS, August. Grow a pair.
February 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
FFS, August. Grow a pair.
Or they could grow a spine and stop the bleeding.
February 9, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Or they could grow a spine and stop the bleeding.
Blue down to my shoes.
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Blue down to my shoes.
Dude! I guffawed!
February 9, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Dude! I guffawed!
I believe they are still rending their garments and rubbing ashes in their hair. (Sigh)
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I believe they are still rending their garments and rubbing ashes in their hair. (Sigh)
Damn, these people are badasses.
February 8, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Damn, these people are badasses.
My heartbreak in all of this is that “the rule of law” no longer exists. That’s what makes these protests, especially in Minneapolis, so brave. These people know that if they’re picked up by ICE, what could happen to them is likely not going to be lawful.
February 8, 2026 at 1:36 PM
My heartbreak in all of this is that “the rule of law” no longer exists. That’s what makes these protests, especially in Minneapolis, so brave. These people know that if they’re picked up by ICE, what could happen to them is likely not going to be lawful.
I’m devastated. It was an institution. I came of age during Watergate and faithfully followed the Post’s investigation.
February 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
I’m devastated. It was an institution. I came of age during Watergate and faithfully followed the Post’s investigation.
I saw him say this last night, and my jaw dropped. “[sigh] Democracy is SO inconvenient.”
February 4, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I saw him say this last night, and my jaw dropped. “[sigh] Democracy is SO inconvenient.”
It really is just that simple.
February 2, 2026 at 1:26 PM
It really is just that simple.
Just the retired prosecutor in me. 🤷🏼♀️
February 1, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Just the retired prosecutor in me. 🤷🏼♀️
This opinion makes me proud to be a lawyer, and proud to be an American.
January 31, 2026 at 9:23 PM
This opinion makes me proud to be a lawyer, and proud to be an American.
This is what is commonly referred to as “evidence.”
January 31, 2026 at 9:19 PM
This is what is commonly referred to as “evidence.”
What are the damages? They’ve smeared his reputation? Please. 🙄
January 30, 2026 at 1:51 AM
What are the damages? They’ve smeared his reputation? Please. 🙄
Closest he’s ever come to confessing error.
January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Closest he’s ever come to confessing error.