The first strike in recorded history was held by workers on one of Ramses II‘s temple complexes in Thebes. Downed tools for better food and pay.

This story is about the Kings Road Merch warehouse. Punk artists work there shipping punk merch. Last year, it was acquired by Sony Music. One month ago, workers voted to unionize. On Tuesday, before the first bargaining session, Sony Music announced they’re shuttering the Minneapolis warehouse.

Research find: Tracy Chapman playing an anti-apartheid rally on the Boston Common in 1986. (Photo by Mark Lurie)

All Robot Cars are Bastards (ARCAB)

In better news, John Oliver's three-day stint/stunt as a corporate villain on legendary soap opera "General Hospital" appears to be going... fucking brilliantly?? I have watched this clip on a loop for like 20 mins I really, truly need to see the full episodes NOW

GIFT LINK: Faced with federal assault, Minn-St Paul resorted to hyper-local politics, w/ resistance hubs organized largely around neighborhood, school & church. I interviewed dozens of thoughtful activists. Their networks are robust and ready for midterms. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/feat...

BREAKING: in June 2026, *every single one* of the 1,062 refugees admitted in the U.S. were white South Africans. In FY 2026, the U.S. has admitted a total of 7,727 white South Africans, three Afghans (back in November), and nobody else. For reference, the U.S. admitted 100,060 refugees in 2024.

Why are Americans posting about the USWNT? The lesson is not that the men's team isn't up to snuff. The lesson is that we are bad hosts, our government is corrupt, and until we get our shit sorted, this is what every international event will be like. Ps, we're hosting the next Olympics.

If you haven't read it yet please check out When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhall, it'll probably make you rage-cry but it's a really excellent book.

History in Minnesota Albums Concerts Recorded Beatles 1 0 Sex Pistols 0 0 Nirvana 5 1

I don't think Platner is a plant. he's just your run-of-the-mill misogynistic, racist leftish dudebro.

Rather galling to listen to an interview just now on MPR/NPR about the Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund where the—spokesman? director?—repeatedly emphasizes its focus on deescalating conflicts with people in crisis/with autism/etc when the only person in crisis that night was Jeronimo Yanez.

Harry Singh, the Trinidad-born restaurateur whose curries, rotis and famously fiery hot sauces introduced generations of Minnesotans to Caribbean cooking, died July 3. He was 81. (🎁 link)

Airline rewards are just a complete scam, right?

Join me & Native scholars for "Cherokees in the American Revolution." We're telling the TRUE story of our country's founding, centering Indigenous voices. 📅 July 8 | 12 PM ET | Free on Zoom Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Great essay on Billy Bragg and Wilco's Woody Guthrie project Mermaid Avenue, on the occasion of their first live performance of the album together last month. By @charleshughes2.bsky.social for No Fences Review

really, stop identifying so strongly with your generation, it's just like horoscopes. it's something fully out of your control, it's an accident of birth, it's really boring. develop a personality, interests, and hobbies instead of clinging to immutable traits

In immigration news: • In the Courts: mandatory detention without bond • Death in Detention • Cruelty IS the Policy: detaining long-time residents; mega master hearings • Short Takes: Delaney Hall; ICE database of protesters; Pope Leo's message maryturckimmigration.wordpress.com/2026/07/06/i...

Instead of an e-bike I’ve opted for working toward thighs of steel.

I will say this should be taken as a compliment by the USMNT. There would be outrage no matter what, but the intensity of Belgium’s response presupposes that the USMNT could, like, win — which wouldn’t have been the expectation in many past World Cups.

Erling Haaland is the Abby Wambach of mens soccer.

The best part of this match? Erling Haaland has probably spent about 60 minutes of this match just walking. That's it. Just walking. He just walked into that space, took a touch, and nutmegged Danilo for that second goal. Walking is good for you. #BRAvNOR #WorldCup

I love seeing more coverage of cargo bikes in mainstream media! I got to chat with Signe as she was working on this piece AND she/Wirecutrer donated 4 bikes to @mcbl.bike after! We’re so grateful. That being said, IMO this review has some great info but I have just a few nitpicks… 1/3

The "experts" are out saying that photo of a Black woman surrounded by masked white nationalists on a DC train is "fake" or AI. The photo is real, taken by photographer Cheney Orr, for Reuters. What do we do when there's no agreed-upon metrics for discerning reality? www.reuters.com/pictures/pho...

I bring up Machiavelli's "The Prince," as a way of explaining my advice for living, with disturbing regularity. Lately it's because I have a particular friend who, I believe, waits for fortune to dictate their life instead of embracing virtu's mastery over fate.

Paul Douglas writes that in the hot summers of the 1930s, thousands of Twin Cities residents slept outside along the shores of Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, Lake Minnetonka (and presumably other lakes), or the lawns of the State Capitol Thousands of people who would be harassed by the cops today

No one should be allowed to own a billion dollars.

Unclear if the official fireworks are happening. Me and the people on this bridge with me want to know what’s going on. Is there any word about official channel I can check?

Is there any word about whether Red White and Boom is still happening?

Nur-D: We don’t really play round here.

“They seen us all around the world, they know Minnesotans don’t play.” - Nur-D at Taste of Minnesota

Lots of “Fuck ICE” attire worn in Nur-D’s set. Slug made an appearance. High energy joyful sound.

@reuters.com photo by Cheney Orr Alt-text: A Black woman on a subway/train surrounded by white men wearing white face coverings who are wearing Patriot Front uniforms. Alt-text by @juliametraux.bsky.social

Tightrope walker July 4, 1908 St. Peter, Minn. Image: Nicollet County Historical Society via Minnesota Digital Library; collection.mndigital.org/catalog/nico...

Columbia win at Brit’s

I don’t know how much sports commentators actually add. What if they did live DJs curating music to the game instead?

I’m at Taste of Minnesota. In my defense I’m wearing my Antifa tank top.

The high five. 😆 Never stop, Minneapolis.

Some idiot just released a bunch of balloons at Minnehaha Park. RIP the dolphins the balloons will kill!

The stage is falling apart at the rehearsal for Freedom 250's July 4th celebration.

Clock tower, Prescott, WI: on time.

NEW: A bipolar man's mental health was deteriorating. ChatGPT affirmed his religious delusions, telling him that he was Jesus Christ and that it was God, according to a new lawsuit. When the man became suicidal, ChatGPT told him: “You've made your choice." futurism.com/artificial-i...

Arthur Miller looming somewhat ominously into the window of Indígena, Owamni’s new restaurant at the Guthrie.

The coaches are Daddy Warbucks and Master and Commander.

What a gorgeous free kick by Malik Tillman.

Losing Balogun for the rest of this game AND the next one if we get there is major

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