milkshake duck hotel edition

The federal ban could eliminate the most profitable market for farmers who grow hemp. (via @kcur.org)

That's today. #MNleg #DFL #affordability #taxes #TaxTheRich #ProgressiveTax #BillionaireTax #TaxWealth

When and if sane and honest people ever again control the U.S. government, one of the first things they should do is enact a tax on large accumulations of wealth. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/if-the-market-were-working-well-we

When ProPublica’s @gingerthompson.bsky.social began talking to people in Albany, GA, she didn’t expect that they would be so fearful to criticize the town’s sole hospital on the record — or how powerless they were to hold that hospital to account. Read our 5-part "Sick in a Hospital Town" series:

Eyewitnesses said federal agents surrounded a construction site in Chanhassen on Saturday morning, trapping two workers on the roof. A video on social media shows one worker being brought down and taken into an ambulance.

#BoycottTesla Musk fined millions and wants to abolish the 🇪🇺 EU The EU Commission found that the short messaging service X lacked transparency - and imposed a fine on Elon Musk's company. He is lashing out on his platform. #EU #Musk www.bluewin.ch/en/news/musk...

Turns out Elon is the one censoring the EU, not the other way around.

A Minnesota federal judge has denied X Corp.'s request for a favorable ruling in its challenge to a Minnesota state law curtailing the dissemination of "deepfakes" aimed at influencing elections.

Health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act are expected to rise steeply in costs next year, and most people say they can't afford the increase. minnesotareformer.com/2025/12/08/r...

Lisa Demuth not being honest? I’m shocked. SHOCKED. Well, not that shocked… #mnleg

I’m running again to keep working hard and fighting back. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UC6gC8/

#DFL SD51 #SD51MN central committee tonight (Wed 12/3) at Kennedy High School in Bloomington, starts 6:30pm. See your your meeting announcement from Larry @larryn1966.bsky.social for details.

Immigrants make up a significant proportion of all the country's doctors. New policies are making it harder and less appealing for foreign-born physicians to come to the U.S.

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Stonewall DFL’s 2026 Endorsement Interest Form is LIVE! Candidates running for federal, state, or local office in Minnesota and who align with the DFL are encouraged to fill out the form linked below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Why We Must Replace the Global Economic System Built by the 1% | This is not rocket science and the global majority, the 99%, have the answers and are already putting them into practice.​

Transgender Day of Remembrance is Thursday. Queer community members say the remembrance events carry a different weight this year as changes are introduced in other states — and on the federal level — designed to attack transgender rights.

#PNHP #Medicareforall #M4A #universalhealthcare #healthcareisahumanright #healthcare #healthcarejustice #healthcareforall #healthequity #accesstocare #publichealthpolicy #healthcareoverprofits #patientsoverprofits

Unseasonably warm & sunny weather helped persuade me to do a double header today, #TeslaTakedown + #BridgeBrigade in Golden Valley, MN. First, the #NoTrillionaires event at the Tesla dealer...

#TeslaTakedown #NoTrillionaires Day of Action today 11/15 starting at 11am in Golden Valley. Only missing #AxeX, but you're free to make and bring your own signs. actionnetwork.org/event_campai...

Democrats Just Realized They Have a Winning Climate Message: Energy affordability propelled Mikie Sherrill and several others to victory on Tuesday. #DFL via @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2028...

My favorite thing as a writer is when I start ranting about something on Bluesky, get it all out of my system, and then turn it into a real piece of writing. On that note: hey, it’s me, heckling centrist Dems in the New Republic! newrepublic.com/article/2023...

Post election picketing outside both the Richfield and Chicago Avenue Allina clinic locations today with @doctorscouncilseiu.bsky.social union Doctors who work for Allina Healthcare and are negotiating a union contract

Colorado voters overwhelmingly supported a pair of ballot measures that increase taxes on wealthy households to ensure every public school child in the state is able to access free meals at school. It also provides support for school districts to buy food that is local, and gives raises to staffers.

For the rare few who may have forgotten, last hour of our #MNSD51 #SD51MN Bloomington/Richfield 2025 voting day is here. Get there by 8pm, they'll stay open for you & you can vote. Our supported #DFL Democrats 51dfl.org/news/2025-bl... Please don't rank anyone that rhymes w/ stinks or mess-America.

Another excellent piece from MinnPost! The end of SNAP benefits would likely lead to the loss of a massive number of rural grocery stores. www.minnpost.com/greater-minn...

Former Barclays CEO Jes Staley was known as one of the chief financial enablers of Epstein, allowing the late sexual predator to continue his account with J.P. Morgan amidst his crimes coming to light. Staley is already banned for life in UK banking for his connections to Epstein. trib.al/urpNgiW

A 3-3 split between liberals and conservatives at the state’s largest school district has led to gridlock over issues including the budget and state social studies standards. Written by @bzosiad.bsky.social

Commentary: Showing up — especially in our silly costumes and dance music — can illustrate how we are not afraid to stand with our neighbors and fellow American citizens. minnesotareformer.com/2025/10/21/n...

MUST-READ: @willsommer.bsky.social's latest False Flag on the fallout from the "I love Hitler" group chat. Only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/racist-you...

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar endorses Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor.

A pair of Supreme Court cases pushed by Republicans and the Trump administration are aimed at "incinerating any remaining deterrents to pay-to-play corruption," writes journalist David Sirota.

President Trump can’t seem to explain why Americans are the ones responsible for making “Argentina great again" to the tune of $20 billion in taxpayer dollars. trib.al/p3jpDN2

Today, Sun. 9/21 at 2pm, Door knock today for Danielle Robertson for Bloomington City Council with #DFL Rep. Nathan Coulter. Meeting at Harrison Picnic Grounds, a few blocks from city hall. SIgn-up for more details and future actions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

1/5 Today marks the start of early voting. 🗳️ As a former DFL Party officer and a former candidate for this seat, I’ve been quiet this cycle—but I want to share my ballot. At-Large Ballot: ✅ Danielle Robertson ✅ Isaak Rooble ⚪ Empty

Today, Saturday, Sep. 20, 11am-1pm: Dedication of Public Artwork at Old Cedar Bridge to create a stunning four-sided mural and install a living Indigenous Garden at the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge trailhead shelter. 9600 Old Cedar Ave S, Bloomington 55425. Look for these signs:

65th annual #SD51 #DFL John F. Kennedy Beanfeed happening this weekend on Sunday from 1-4 in the afternoon. Yes, every year from his 1960 election. 100% free of RFK, Jrs. Bring your own bean dish if you like and sample those of the experts in bean democracy. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.

The road to fascism www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Upcoming September events in the #SD51 #DFL can be found on our site 51dfl.org. They include: Bean Feed, Sun. 14th 1-4pm Penn Fest, Sun. 21st 1-5pm News also includes the City Council & School Board candidates we support and you can knock doors & more for in this year's Bloomington election.

Tonight at 6:30, Wed 9/3, #SD51MN #DFL Central Committee meeting at Bloomington Kennedy High School, 9701 Nicollet Ave So room C102. Room open for pre-meeting conversations at 6pm.

Another wonderful day for #SD51 #DFL at 66th & Penn getting many enthusiastic honks, waves, thumbs up, and fist pumps for everything from peace in Ukraine & Palestine to a #WealthTax. Happens each Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 with a local dinner afterwards if you'd like more discussion. 51dfl.org

The fact is there are 2x as many Democrats from swing districts in the US House and 4x times as many from swing states in the US Senate. Anti-democratic schemes are the *only* reason Republicans have majorities in Congress. Small wonder they’re terrified of actual voters. #mnleg #redistricting

SD51's August 2025 Central Committee Meeting tonight, Wednesday, Aug 6, 6 30pm at Bloomington Kennedy High School. See your email for details. #DFL

#DFL still needs a few more volunteers for the DFL Pavilion at the 2025 State Fair! Volunteers chat with our many visitors and represent the positive work the DFL is doing. Sign up to volunteer at dfl.org/statefair

TOWN HALL rundown for TOMORROW JULY 28! Attend and ask them - Do they support impeachment? Link to listings and info: citizensimpeachment.com/townhalls/ 🦋 Eric Sorensen (IL-17) in Rockford ☁️ Dan Newhouse (WA-04) telephone 🚣‍♀️ Ilhan Omar (MN-05) in Richfield ⛰️ Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) in Worland

Meta will pocket $15 billion from one new tax break in Trump's budget. That is more money than the federal government spends annually on childcare. Trump's budget is filled with tax breaks for wealthy corporations while screwing over American families. It's disgusting.

Happy #SD51MN #DFL annual BBQ day: Sat. July 12, 5-8pm at Veterans Park Picnic Shelter, 6335 Portland Ave S in Richfield. RSVP & more details here: secure.actblue.com/donate/sd51bbq

Nice cool wind coming off the pond, plenty of trees for shade. Story time inside an air-conditioned building at 2:45. Too late to catch Rep. Kelly Morrison @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social and City Council member Lona Dallessandro @lonampls.bsky.social speaking, but Lona is around talking to everyone.