I have started and deleted so many posts about that NPR article, but this basically sums up my feelings.

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Minneapolis saw eviction filings increase by 60% from the same time last year. @homelinemn.org correctly attributes the low eviction numbers prior to March to massive mutual aid efforts. Neighbors raised millions for rental assistance during Operation Metro Surge. buff.ly/sKBXfgs

This is the basic project of the power dynamics behind AI. It's an attempt to control and monopolize the production of knowledge and creative endeavors to turn a cheap profit. AI is basically a fast-fashion, mass-production model pointed at "knowledge jobs" and creative work.

Lebanon’s health ministry said that Israeli strikes on Wednesday killed 182 people, the highest single-day death toll in the Israel-Hezbollah war.

We cannot take our eyes off of what Israel (with US arms and backing) is doing in Lebanon.

Aaliyah is a teen activist from Minnesota whose mother and sister were both deported. This campaign to help her maintain stability has only been able to raise 25% of its goal in the last week. If you can afford to contribute, it is so needed. Read more about her: www.mprnews.org/story/2023/0...

Absolutely crying with laughter at Frey trying to copy Mamdani, as if a strong social media presence is the main reason people like Mamdani.

The fact that nobody seriously believes there is an institution in this country that will check the president—that we’re all just sitting here hoping that he gets distracted and fails to follow through on his genocidal threats—is the most damning indictment of our political system I’ve seen yet.

"We are maintaining a road system wildly disproportionate to the number of people using it." So what are the governor/legislature preparing to do? Cutting transit, of course!

Today's energy in a nutshell

Encapsulation of the “school-to-prison pipeline”: Minneapolis Public School cuts on the table include 20 percent of existing school counselor and social worker positions

As always, it is a great day to support @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social Donations turn into immediate mutual aid for our community - food, clothing, shelter, personal supplies. If you can make it a monthly donation of $5 (or more!) that's incredible.

This thing cannot be so simple that everyone in the planet is inevitably going to use it all the time and so difficult that it needs universities to immediately overhaul their entire teaching methods to accommodate it.

The Artemis II coverage is bringing me so much joy. To remember how small we are and yet how great our capacity for wonder!!

HCMC is too important to close. Sign our petition now and call on Minnesota lawmakers to create a dedicated revenue source to Save HCMC! www.careforhcmc.com

Worth noting that the first part of the first sentence does not at all lead logically to its end. The fact that "A.i." is becoming more widespread does NOT mean educators must learn to "integrate it as a tool." Educators could in fact REJECT IT ENTIRELY.

Twin Cities school districts are ending the short-term virtual learning options many opened for students during the surge of federal agents in Minnesota. Districts say many children are returning with trauma and an ongoing need for support. Others have simply dropped out.

Powerful and timely exhibit at the MIA on modern art during the rise of fascism in Germany, 1910–1945. Strongly recommend - and MPLS residents can get free tickets through the library: smartpass.melsa.org

the last thing we need to be doing is going along with an executive power grab by the minneapolis charter commission to remove more of city council's powers and give it to the mayor. this undemocratic body silenced the people in 2020, fight them trying it again taylordahlin.com/f/charter-co...

LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK.

After taking time to connect with the Pretti family and with their consent, we are honored to share that we have created the Alex Pretti Nursing Scholarship. For those interested, you can learn more and make a gift here: crowdfund.umn.edu/campaigns/Al...

"[IOW], the objective is not to reject digitalization [...but] establish boundaries around technology’s selective and sequential use over stages of a pupil’s educational development. This means introducing digital technology at later ages after basic reading and other skills have been achieved."