Down 28 in the 4th quarter. Just like the commercial tax base, we are perfectly poised for a come back.

No, not like that. I said in the hoop. Through it.

We have got to get the ball in the hoop. Only way to beat them.

Putting the funding questions aside, we must demand a police force that does better than this. MPD exists to serve city residents like Davis, and if they are not responsive when our safety is threatened, then they are failing the most basic litmus test and we must seek deeper reform.

This morning I listened Davis Moturi's full statement on his experience with MPD as he lived under constant threat of racial violence. Davis lives around the corner — literally on the same block — and although I know his story, there's nothing as gut wrenching as hearing him tell it. Please listen.

Zohran is tap dancing on all of the anti-government operatives that have ruined the Democratic party for the last several decades. It is wonderful to see (in green because I am so jealous).

Counterpoint: Personal vehicles represent an enormous social cost whether they are gas or electric. EV owners gotta pay like everyone else. And tab fees are only high if your car is very expensive 🤷‍♂️

Citizens of the Wedge, you have the opportunity to do something extremely funny to a room full of Doors Open goers…

Really appreciate Commissioner Fernando's leadership. Share your HCMC story and tell your legislators to fund this critical hospital!

Neighbors! We are at risk of losing our most critical safety net hospital. Legislators agree on the need to do something but are stuck on "how?" The how is taxes, and that's Ok. My argument for saving HCMC with the tools we have: www.startribune.com/hennepin-hea...

I've been saying we need a progressive DOGE that actually focuses on making government work well rather than undermining it. But we need a better name. So how about DOPE: the Department of Public Excellence.

The brass scrum at the end of May Day. So sweet it makes your heart ache.

Said this one year ago and it’s hard to believe how real it became. Feeling so much love for South Minneapolis on our most important holiday. Can’t wait to see you all at the parade.

One more stop after Runyon’s. Visited @isaiahmn.org’s HCMC vigil and wished @amityf.bsky.social well at the beginning of her 1AM to 4 AM shift. Grateful for all of the hard work going into saving this essential hospital. Now we need state leaders to do their part.

Long work week > Little Women at the Guthrie (delightful) > wings and Wolves at Runyons and the place is going crazy. That’s a good Thursday

He’s back.

Shoot me in the fucking head.

The city's workforce optimization study was worth a try but came out underwhelming. Pretty much every section reads, "Expenditures vary significantly due to scope, making comparison difficult." Ultimately, it's a job for city staff, not an outside contractor. lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Fil...

New city revenue proposal: The WedgeLive tax, where we tax John for his heretical opinions and brazen hostility towards dear sweet Steve.

Read about Minneapolis' alternative revenue options and come share your thoughts TODAY at 4pm in the Public Service Center. lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/Age...

Tearing up. Like many of you, Norm is a hero. May our heroic individual efforts one day be woven into the fabric of a more just society.

We've seen some pretty weak ass anti-tax Strib op-eds, but pearl clutching over a small tax on massive social media platforms is beyond parody. So glad we have the Freedom Foundation standing up for our rights; I'm sure they are really good faith actors. www.startribune.com/mn-budget-pr...

This is a great idea. Need a lot more ideas for new public amenities/third spaces like this.

As kids it was a big game to push/tackle each other into the trash piles

Jesus fucking christ 2026

Humphrey Project website was taken down (already). They also removed mention of the DSA in their abbreviated mission statement.

I am always saying this.

I wrote a little Tax Day essay for all my tax enthusiasts/begrudging tax respecters.

Going public with my campaign to demand @wedge.live launch a live weekly morning commute show (WedgeDrive). Hosted by @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social, @taylordahlin.com, and John with call-ins from local politicos, pundits, and community members. Sign the petition here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It's these guys — who are spending what appears like a healthy marketing budget on mail and digital ads. You already pay a TurboTax to file your taxes, why not pay Ownwell to challenge them? fuck this shit!

In House Taxes, listening to a property-tax-challenge company testify for a law to encourage meritless property tax challenges. "We only make money if taxpayers save." Of course, valuation reductions don't reduce revenue, they just shift burden onto households that don't contest. A total grift.

It’s interesting the magical power people like to grant tax cuts. Taxes on $11,000 is like three grand. But somehow it’s paying for cancer treatment, multiple trips, and more.

From time to time, I like to check in on the Rogan crowd to see how they’re reacting to stuff. This week I listened to Jake Paul on Theo Von’s podcast and they started off laughing about how Idiocracy was a documentary. And I just can’t stop wondering how they see themselves in that narrative.

A fun part about splitting your pants at work is quietly telling your pals and watching the joy on their faces as they laugh at your misfortune.

Glad to see the inter-left debate over tax cuts getting some media coverage. Bonus to see my friend and tax-attitude expert @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social close it out with this incredible line 💪 www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/tax-cuts-are-hot-new-idea-democrats-candidates-2026-2028-rcna264454

If you are a public official, it is best to say nothing for an extended period of time, and then write out an enormous amount of updates in one gargantuan thread.

A few weeks ago I got in a dumb fight with Stancil and his acolytes about voting blue no matter who in 2028. I am here to say that if the Democrat nominee runs on tax cuts I will write in Nordic Welfare State.

I really appreciate that so many people who go to space come back with the same message of wonder and gratitude. All we have is each other and this precious planet floating in an empty, frigid cosmos. We should celebrate and honor it with every moment of our lives.

Reviving my Substack and saw it's been over two years since I wrote this critique of the "Politics of Affordability." I think it stands up nicely. We do need to deliver financial stability and security, but it won't happen through personal savings. ehbthespiral.substack.com/p/the-politi...

Piano Man but he’s playing at Menard’s

Can't go anywhere in this city. Paparazzi everywhere. Every third or fourth week someone is like, "hey, are you on the TEB or whatever?"

Arrived late to the home opener and I am here to tell you that $2 beers + one hour delay has taken some serious casualties.

Cosign

I love it so much

"To deliver public goods, you have to first deliver public excellence." Fabulous messaging from Zohran. Progressives and leftists should be the most diligent about generating a high return on taxpayer dollars. Note his attention to fraud and outsourcing.

Oh and just in case anyone's wondering how I'm doing after my @wemakemn.bsky.social researcher took over my @minnesotareformer.com beat and immediately got featured in the @racketmn.com — I am fine! Totally fine! Read this great write-up of an excellent column on HCMC: racketmn.com/wanna-buy-a-...

HCMC — the most important safety net hospital in the Upper Midwest — is on the verge of collapse, while Mayo netted $1.5 billion in profit. It’s not just a struggling institution, it’s a broken system.

SD 62 supremacy SD(C) 62

HAPPENING NOW: Very cute candidate fair to select state convention delegates for the Josh Martin Cult subcaucus

Ok this whole convention business was great but now that the Ilhan room is out of Diet Coke we have a fucking problem