Matt Dean
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ICE is now the "third rail " of MN politics.
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August 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
ICE is now the "third rail " of MN politics.
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The HC smoke grenades being used against the people of Minneapolis are not “less than lethal” . They’re perfectly capable of killing people, especially in confined spaces.
February 1, 2026 at 6:23 AM
The HC smoke grenades being used against the people of Minneapolis are not “less than lethal” . They’re perfectly capable of killing people, especially in confined spaces.
@usmcangryveteran.bsky.social says it all right here:
January 27, 2026 at 8:07 PM
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In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.
@altfws.altgov.info If there are any alts working for Fish and Wildlife or the VA at Whipple, people in Minnesota would love some first hand reports.
January 22, 2026 at 8:56 PM
@altfws.altgov.info If there are any alts working for Fish and Wildlife or the VA at Whipple, people in Minnesota would love some first hand reports.
"Although it would be reasonable to assume that Border Patrol agents would not expose themselves to needless danger, the PERF report uncovers instances in which Border Patrol agents intentionally jeopardize their safety in order to manufacture a pretext for using lethal force."
New Directive Clarifies Existing Use of Force Policy at CBP - American Immigration Council
In the wake of a leaked report exposing Border Patrol agents’ use of excessive force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a new directive last Friday attempting, indirectly, to address som...
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January 18, 2026 at 2:01 AM
"Although it would be reasonable to assume that Border Patrol agents would not expose themselves to needless danger, the PERF report uncovers instances in which Border Patrol agents intentionally jeopardize their safety in order to manufacture a pretext for using lethal force."
What's made in Kentucky that I can boycott?
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
What's made in Kentucky that I can boycott?
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Serious question: What's stopping the State of Illinois from arresting Stephen Miller & charging him with incitement?
The Senate didn't confirm him. He's just a guy.
At some point, the states MUST use their authority to prosecute, because the federal government certainly will not.
The Senate didn't confirm him. He's just a guy.
At some point, the states MUST use their authority to prosecute, because the federal government certainly will not.
October 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Serious question: What's stopping the State of Illinois from arresting Stephen Miller & charging him with incitement?
The Senate didn't confirm him. He's just a guy.
At some point, the states MUST use their authority to prosecute, because the federal government certainly will not.
The Senate didn't confirm him. He's just a guy.
At some point, the states MUST use their authority to prosecute, because the federal government certainly will not.
"TO the States or any one of them, or any city of the States, Resist much, obey little, Once unquestioning obedience, once fully enslaved, Once fully enslaved, no nation, state, city of this earth, ever after-ward resumes its liberty."
Walt Whitman
"Leaves of Grass"
Walt Whitman
"Leaves of Grass"
June 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"TO the States or any one of them, or any city of the States, Resist much, obey little, Once unquestioning obedience, once fully enslaved, Once fully enslaved, no nation, state, city of this earth, ever after-ward resumes its liberty."
Walt Whitman
"Leaves of Grass"
Walt Whitman
"Leaves of Grass"
"The 2025 version of the Axios Harris poll of brand reputation is out, and it shows a sharp decline in the reputation of Tesla and other Elon Musk-related brands, putting them among the lowest-ranked brands in America, largely due to the toxicity of Musk himself."
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Tesla ranks under UnitedHealth, Temu, BP in brand reputation poll due to Musk
A new poll shows a sharp decline in Tesla's reputation, ranking it among the worst and below several companies with high-profile scandals.
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May 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
"The 2025 version of the Axios Harris poll of brand reputation is out, and it shows a sharp decline in the reputation of Tesla and other Elon Musk-related brands, putting them among the lowest-ranked brands in America, largely due to the toxicity of Musk himself."
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Trump despises any form of service, military or civil.
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Trump's gutting of AmeriCorps hits hard, for both volunteers and communities
The Trump administration slashed funding for the national service agency and fired most of its staff. 32,000 people, mostly young adults, were forced to stop work immediately.
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May 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Trump despises any form of service, military or civil.
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"Witkoff — a real estate tycoon who does not speak Russian — did not employ his own interpreter during these meetings, officials told NBC News. The decision represented a breach of typical protocols and rendered him dependent on Kremlin-provided translators."
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Witkoff uses Kremlin translators in meetings with Putin, NBC reports
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May 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
"Witkoff — a real estate tycoon who does not speak Russian — did not employ his own interpreter during these meetings, officials told NBC News. The decision represented a breach of typical protocols and rendered him dependent on Kremlin-provided translators."
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Seen on 60 Minutes.
Scott Pelley: "You're not suggesting the President is running a protection racket."
John Keker: "I am. I'm suggesting that he is violating the rule that says you can't offer a thing of value in return for an official act. That happens to be the definition of bribery."
Scott Pelley: "You're not suggesting the President is running a protection racket."
John Keker: "I am. I'm suggesting that he is violating the rule that says you can't offer a thing of value in return for an official act. That happens to be the definition of bribery."
May 9, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Seen on 60 Minutes.
Scott Pelley: "You're not suggesting the President is running a protection racket."
John Keker: "I am. I'm suggesting that he is violating the rule that says you can't offer a thing of value in return for an official act. That happens to be the definition of bribery."
Scott Pelley: "You're not suggesting the President is running a protection racket."
John Keker: "I am. I'm suggesting that he is violating the rule that says you can't offer a thing of value in return for an official act. That happens to be the definition of bribery."
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Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life’ (Gift Article)
The former agency directors say current employees will face an “impossible task” to maintain service just as hurricane season begins.
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May 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Former Weather Service Leaders Warn Staffing Cuts Could Lead to ‘Loss of Life’ www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/w...
Republicans need to change their moniker from GOP (Gross Old Perverts) to POP (Party of Putin).
May 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Republicans need to change their moniker from GOP (Gross Old Perverts) to POP (Party of Putin).