Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. —Harry Truman, 1952

In Minnesota, we’re proud to have some of the highest voter turnout in the nation - and we want to keep it that way. Make a plan, and bring a friend! MNVotes.org

A wholesome and much needed TL cleanser.

A fact.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey sits on steps of the Annunciation Church's school as police respond to a reported mass shooting, Aug. 27, 2025. Photograph by Abbie Parr / AP

DOJ Removes All Mentions Of Justice From Website

A win! Thank you to everyone who spoke out! After facing bipartisan resistance, the Senate Parliamentarian, ruled that Sen. Mike Lee’s proposal to sell off millions of acres of federal land cannot be included under reconciliation rules.

The Los Angeles Police Department has stated that demonstrations in the city have remained peaceful. Let that sink in.

Why not?

Sinners is a stunningly original, extraordinary film. www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sinners_2025

Kind of digging "Hundreds of Beavers" on Amazon Prime.

We got Ben a new open-holed flute, a huge upgrade from what he was playing. He's one excited young man.❤️

60 Minutes is essential watching tonight, especially the lead story.

Few lawyers are willing to speak publicly about President Trump’s actions against law firms. Fear is rippling through Washington. But, despite being a target, Marc Elias is still talking. Scott Pelley sits down with him tonight on 60 Minutes.

May Day Reminder: The Federal Minimum Wage - in the richest country EVER - is still only $7.25/hr. UNACCEPTABLE.

Trump fires Holocaust Museum board members picked by Biden. 
The White House said it will replace the former board members, including former second gentleman Doug Emhoff. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

If the United States saw what the United States is doing in the United States, the United States would invade the United States to liberate the United States from the tyranny of the United States. 🇺🇸💙🏴‍☠️

@toddrberger.bsky.social Excellent bio. Kudos.

Let's make Indie Bookstore Day every day. www.bookshop.org

The power of the people is always greater than the people in power.

Said in jest? Oh really. Let’s roll the tape: buff.ly/nWo8HbY...

Funny how the paperwork only matters when it’s a woman or minority voter.

SCOOP — The US sent Iraqi refugee Omar Ameen to Rwanda via new diplomatic relationship in which they've agreed to act as a "third country" for deportees unable to be safely returned to their country of origin, per cables reviewed by me. This is first reported instance. Cable indicates more to come.

Since April 1, DOGE has put dozens of the NEH’s staff on administrative leave, making it impossible for the agency to fulfill its statutory obligations. Arts friends, please let your Members of Congress know that you condemn these actions and support the National Endowment for the Humanities!

Hegseth has gotta go. Frickin’ moron.

Gavin Newsom, a schmuck who has spent every waking moment the last 10 years of his life thinking about political optics, getting dogwalked by a guy half the country didn't even know existed like 5 days ago

I experienced High Chocolate this afternoon at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, a take on British High Tea, with hot chocolate made from 70% Nicaraguan dark chocolate. You can opt for food accompaniment, and I chose the savory and sweet, which included a mini lobster roll, a red velvet cookie, and more.

In Park City, Utah, for work this weekend. Decent view from my hotel and an early ski lift innovation at an exhibit at the Park City Museum. Not enough snow to ski, but I’m sure eating well.

Good Lord. The arrogance of these people who think they can divide up what isn't theirs and hand out the parts as rewards to those who please them.

MMR vaccine can be administered for up to three days after a measles exposure to reduce the risk of severe disease and hospitalization. Immunoglobulin can have a similar effect up to 6 days post-exposure. I’ve seen nothing from RFK Jr. about these key strategies.

Scary stuff .... WWIII here we are Pentagon Prepares for Trump to Go Berserk Unprecedented number of B-2 bombers amassed for Iran strike ... www.kenklippenstein.com/p/pentagon-p...

We fight to give hope — a reminder that there are still those within the government standing up for what’s right. Since Saturday, we’ve faced relentless attacks. We know there will be consequences for our actions, but we will not back down.

A false report that President Trump was considering a pause on his expansive tariffs spread on social media and was amplified by CNBC and Reuters, leading to sways in the market. Stocks fell back down when the White House responded saying that the report was “FAKE NEWS.”

They’re going to keep pushing until something stops them.

A species of wolf that died out some 12,500 years ago lives again as the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animal,” according to Dallas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences. cnn.it/3EcYuru

Adjectives I like…

Here is a pretty good one I wrote about Chicago food halls. meetingsmags.com/illinois/il_...

youtu.be/OXkG8Kqxhwk This is very interesting. Anne Applebaum, a staff writer for The Atlantic and perhaps the world’s leading expert on authoritarianism, interviews Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief of The Atlantic, yesterday at the New Orleans Book Festival.