The morally bankrupt Trump administration has partnered with another morally bankrupt authoritarian to declare an unprovoked war on Iran, already killing scores of civilians. We need an immediate vote from Congress on a War Powers Resolution. Then articles of impeachment.

Henceforth, I will be describing the way that U.S. men’s hockey spectacularly squandered good will, brand recognition, and fan loyalty as “pulled a Target.” They pulled a Target.

I need to address this immediately, because I am WAY too Minnesotan to ever claim credit for this. I built a thing to point the fire hose of people's generosity in the right direction. That's it. I am thankful for the piece, because hopefully it means people will donate more money.

After months of relentless rapid response in Minneapolis, members of Defend the 612 had a moment to breathe and reflect on the lessons they’ve learned, the grief they carry, and the citywide fellowship they hope will endure. The crisis is not over, and I’m grateful they made time to speak with me.

If you are in a government in Minnesota and your response to your constituents begging for help is to say that you can’t ruin the budget, you need to resign. This is an occupation by the federal government designed to ruin our lives. There is no status quo. Every priority has changed.

“We’re not a perfect people. Yet, we are called to a perfect mission. Our mission to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to house the homeless, to teach the illiterate, to provide jobs for the jobless, and to choose the human race over the nuclear race.” Jessie Jackson REST IN PEACE

Non-Minnesotans, be clear on this: the *one and only* thing they do is racial profiling. The *only* thing. Ask anyone here! If you look nonwhite, Latino particularly, ICE will target you. It’s really as simple as that

While Walz, Klobuchar, Frey & their ilk steal Minnesota valor on TV, our City Council members are still out in the streets, protecting our neighbors ❤️‍🔥

I’ll believe it when I see it. Everything they’ve said about this illegal occupation has been built on a lies. We need accountability for our neighbors and for this whole corrupt department to be dismantled. Stay out there, keep your connection to one another, and only believe your eyes.

Ending this operation is not enough. We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.

Where our #Minneapolis council representatives are out in street, helping constituents our so-called 'strong' mayor is doing the rounds on tv, radio, podcasts trying to sell himself for a presumed upcoming book deal. He hasn't done a single thing other than give speeches send letters. #TheOccupation

The focus is ever trained on him, on his vile & bilious words, his outrageous moves.That one who has contributed NOTHING of value to society, who destroys EVERYTHING he touches, who has no redeeming qualities commands such reflexive attention to his infantile and jerky provocations is OUTRAGEOUS!!

They didn’t nominate “the city,” they nominated THE PEOPLE OF the city. The distinction matters, not least because “the city” seems to have forgotten that the whole damn metro area is resisting the occupation, which is something THE PEOPLE of Minneapolis are constantly reminding out-of-towners

Abolish ICE. There’s no reforming it. There’s no compromise. There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.

liam and his dad are home! and someone please get rep. castro a coat!

The group bike ride for Alex Pretti is about to depart in Minneapolis, stopping at his memorial, then Renee Good’s, and finishing at the VFW. If you can join, hop on anywhere. It’s a warm 17° & sunny! I’ve never seen this many cyclists for a group ride. ⚡️✊🏽⚡️🚲⚡️✊🏽⚡️ #RIPPretti

The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution. This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American. They must be released immediately.

The Deborah E. McDowell papers are now available for research. McDowell is Alice Griffin Prof. Emerita of Literary Studies at UVA & director of the Julian Bond Papers Project. This image is “Norton Anthology editors at Cornell, 1987.” Finding aid: www.riamco.org/render?eadid... @dem8z.bsky.social

Another thing you should know about the Twin Cities, if you're not here, is that while the mayor and governor tell us to stay calm on TV, our council members and other local electeds are on the street patrolling and protecting neighbors, doing mutual aid, and otherwise serving the community.

My daughter's school in Richfield, MN (adjacent to Minneapolis) is closing tomorrow due of out-of-control federal agents. Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE. This isn't about immigration enforcement, it's about terror.

Regardless of who you are or what agency you work for, if you shoot or kill people in Minneapolis you need to be arrested immediately and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Full stop.

Opinion | Sorry, Epstein critics, but age is just a number. by David Brooks

Obama includes NORTH SUN as one of his favorite books of 2025! Huge honor for Ethan Rutherford, editor extraordinaire Jill Meyers, & for Deep Vellum, the only small publisher on this list, the only nonprofit publisher on this list!! @deepvellum.bsky.social

What a great piece! This just gets better and better as you read. prospect.org/2025/12/11/s...

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Just a quick note that the proper terms are Somali and Somalis.

"While other universities report that the humanities are shrinking, at Berkeley, the opposite is true. The music major is the fastest-growing major on campus. We are finding bigger classrooms because film is exploding. English is back to the numbers we saw 15 years ago. We are hiring" bit.ly/4ohKuOe

EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN CONGRESS should be pressed about Trump calling for their colleagues to be killed

No lawmaker in Congress should be able to buy, own, and sell individual stocks. Period. Let's make Congressional stock trading illegal.

You African Studies majors out there: you too can become mayor of New York City!!!

The Masque of the Orange Death #maralago

If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation. Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net

yes we had 🐸 #NoKings #Manhattan

Giant copy of the Constitution being carried down Pennsylvania Avenue.

My latest: "Numerous studies show that majors in the humanities—typically, in departments of English, history, philosophy, religious studies, classics and languages—lead students to employment and life satisfaction outcomes as positive as those for majors traditionally championed as 'practical.'”

I think Democrats in both houses have somehow (focus groups? pundits?) decided that threats to health care must be their focus in fighting Trump & Republicans. Did someone say to them "it's health care, stupid?" Calling on the military & national guard to attack US citizens merits some energy too

there is no question in my mind that rfk jr is the most dangerous person in this administration and that his eugenicist ideology threatens the lives of millions of people www.advocate.com/politics/dem...

Maybe if they had tried indicating the actual sandwich?

Timeline cleanse, for sure

I wonder if the Columbia leadership realizes (or cares) how much blowback there might be from *within* the academy. This post, from a Cornell Law professor, is worth reading: 3d.laboratorium.net/2025-07-25-c...

We’ve got in the habit, starting in earnest a year ago, of blaming the craziness of populists on political polarization. But there has not, in any measurable way, been a general polarization to extremes of left and right. Only one side became polarized www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Here’s a link to the episode! 🌿💙

The demand for “viewpoint diversity” does not extend to the Board of Visitors at UVA. As usual THE CAVALIER DAILY is a very fine newspaper. Perhaps we should get some of its journalists appointed to the NYTimes. www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2025...

America is beautiful, contradictory, unfinished. I am proud of our country even as we constantly strive to make it better, to protect and deepen our democracy, to fulfill its promise for each and every person who calls it home. Happy Independence Day. No Kings in America.

Thank you, Professor Thorsson!

Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban

Here again, Professor McDowell sharing wisdom that could not be more timely

My incomparable and inspiring adviser, Dr. Deborah E. McDowell. One of the many powerful lessons I learned from her: NEVER waste a podium

The Democratic Party establishment is old, weak, and corrupt, writes @jeetheer.bsky.social. Seizing power from it is a crucial part of saving American democracy.

Twin Cities Tesla Takedown Global Day of Celebration Saturday, June 28th Tesla Golden Valley 11 AM - 1 PM @teslatakedown.com @indivistwincities.bsky.social @mn50501.bsky.social @indivisiblemn03.org @indivisiblewmetro.bsky.social