Thank you to my State Senator @clareoumou.bsky.social for sharing her dangerous birth experience and pushing for policy change. These "safety stories" are not anomalies, but a pattern of our healthcare systems failing Black women.

The last time Ramadan, Lunar New Year, and Lent began so close together was 1863. The cosmic alignment of these 3 seasons this year feels powerful. Sending joy, generosity, compassion, and renewal to all.

My dentist is Dr. Chue and my optometrist is Dr. Vue and that delights me to no end.

Since October, federal courts have ruled more than 4,400 times that ICE is illegally jailing immigrants. Now the agency wants to spend $38B to turn warehouses across the country into detention camps. Remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison companies running these camps.

There’s a vote in DC tomorrow that would give DHS $11 billion more in funding. Schumer and Jeffries have already walked back any “demands” they had for DHS. I, for one, do not think this timing is just a coincidence. Turn down the temp for the vote. Turn it right back up when the bag is secured.

Am I the only Minnesota kid who thought it was good news if we only had 6 more weeks of winter? #GroundhogDay

Rest in peace, Catherine O'Hara. You were simply the best. youtu.be/Dm19HG37jQM?...

National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation. Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.

We all need good news today

Everyone post your favorite Minneapolis and Saint Paul photos in normal times (and we will have again) (re-posted with alt text)

"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?" A list of ideas!

This is the weird and wonderful Minnesota I love

"I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way." Stunningly beautiful words from Becca Good.

Reminder, Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time provides paid time off if your child's school is closed for public emergency www.dli.mn.gov/sick-leave

My heart breaks for this woman and their child. Say her name: Renee Good.

Thank you @sahanjournal.bsky.social for reporting on the impact of ICE raids in Minnesota's Karen + Burmese communities sahanjournal.com/immigration/...

US Citizenship ceremonies are overflowing with joy and pride in becoming American. Taking this moment away--and the thousands of dollars they've invested--is immensely cruel. I'm outraged for my neighbors from Burma, Afghanistan, Somalia, and more who are being discriminated against by this action.

I'm a proud Minnesotan today 🏳️‍⚧️⚽️🏋🏼🥇

American kids are almost twice as likely to die before reaching adulthood than kids in other high-income countries. This is unacceptable and completely preventable.

The stage has been set for the 2025 4-H Llama-Alpaca Costume Contest! The anticipation is buzzing. #mnstatefair #mn4h

I love Bookshop! Huge selection, fast delivery, and a portion of profits funds local bookstores

What a great local story. Happy Pride, everyone 🌈

This makes me sad as a Christian with many LGBTQ+ friends. "Religious freedom" that requires the erasure of other human beings violates the love of God.

What's common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders? Refugees resettling in the U.S. have to pay back the cost of their plane tickets.

Rep. Hortman's legacy is defined by public policies that respect the dignity of all people and protect the most vulnerable. An absolutely gutting and traumatic loss for our state.

Tell your legislators to vote NO on work requirements for Medicaid!

This is what community-first public safety looks like. Sgt. Toy and Officer Lee give students rides, hang out with them every week, and even show up in the hospital to show youth that they care. I'm so proud of our friends at The Urban Village for what they have built. www.fox9.com/news/st-paul...

To put the OMB grant freeze in context, roughly 17.5% of Wisconsin’s revenue comes from federal grants in aid last I checked. Overall, federal grants account for roughly 36% of all state government budgets in US. In a number of states the federal share is even higher.

Trump orders a freeze of all federal grants & loans--i.e. student aid, Head Start, health clinics, public housing--starting tomorrow. This will hurt millions of people who rely on public services and thousands of workers employed with these grant funds. rollcall.com?p=773817

Serious props to Marisa here who had this before anyone else I think.

I love this. Resistance has many forms.

LASER LOON UNLOCKED! Thx #StPaulLibrary

Karen language classes were outlawed in public schools in Burma over 60 years ago. Now 300+ students are learning Karen in St. Paul. I'm so incredibly proud of all of the teachers and students making this possible. m.startribune.com/st-paul-publ...

Jingle Jangle is the most underrated Christmas movie of the century. I just watched it for the 3rd time in 4 years and it's a total delight. youtu.be/aYPUYVgwLWY?...