Nina Metz
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Are they doing the most ground breaking reporting?
No. But they're saying what's happening in plain language to a normie audience who maybe doesn't read "serious" publications and that's important, IMHO.
No. But they're saying what's happening in plain language to a normie audience who maybe doesn't read "serious" publications and that's important, IMHO.
January 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Are they doing the most ground breaking reporting?
No. But they're saying what's happening in plain language to a normie audience who maybe doesn't read "serious" publications and that's important, IMHO.
No. But they're saying what's happening in plain language to a normie audience who maybe doesn't read "serious" publications and that's important, IMHO.
this reminds me that I was introduced to the word "meadery" this week (as in brewery ... but one that makes mead)
January 23, 2026 at 7:57 PM
this reminds me that I was introduced to the word "meadery" this week (as in brewery ... but one that makes mead)
From the Chicago Tribune (granted, from two days ago)
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Minnesota statewide strike, economic blackout to protest ICE on Friday
Thousands of union members, religious faithful and ordinary citizens are expected to participate in a massive statewide economic strike on Friday that organizers are hoping will bring an end to U.S…
www.chicagotribune.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:28 PM
From the Chicago Tribune (granted, from two days ago)
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From NYT
"After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners won’t open their doors on Friday"
"After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners won’t open their doors on Friday"
‘Enough Is Enough’: Hundreds of Minnesota Businesses Take Stand Against ICE
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:26 PM
From NYT
"After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners won’t open their doors on Friday"
"After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners won’t open their doors on Friday"
From The New Republic
If Anyone Can Pull Off a General Strike, It’s Minnesotans
The massive outpouring of support for Friday’s day of action against ICE builds on long-term organizing that residents of the North Star State have tended to for a long time.
newrepublic.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM
From The New Republic
January 23, 2026 at 2:19 PM
The local Fox station in Minneapolis-St. Paul
MN lawmakers throw support behind Jan. 23 general strike
Minnesota lawmakers are supporting a strike on Jan. 23, urging people to skip work, stay home from school and not go shopping for the day. More on why they support the strike here:
www.fox9.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The local Fox station in Minneapolis-St. Paul