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My daughter and me playing my drums in downtown Minneapolis as part of the Twin Cities Drum Collective's anti-ICE noise protest

My daughter and me playing my drums in downtown Minneapolis as part of the Twin Cities Drum Collective's anti-ICE noise protest

My daughter and me playing my drums in downtown Minneapolis as part of the Twin Cities Drum Collective's anti-ICE noise protest

My daughter and me playing my drums in downtown Minneapolis as part of the Twin Cities Drum Collective's anti-ICE noise protest

My daughter and me playing my drums in downtown Minneapolis as part of the Twin Cities Drum Collective's anti-ICE noise protest

My daughter and me playing my drums in downtown Minneapolis as part of the Twin Cities Drum Collective's anti-ICE noise protest

I know we have zero control over such things but I’m really hoping this becomes one of her core memories.

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twin cities drum collective protest against ICE on nicollet mall in downtown minneapolis. drummer in front of the mary tyler moore statue has a trans rights flag and the other drums say “PRINCE WOULD BE PISSED” and “ICE OUT”

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Indiana Daily Student to restart printing, university reverses decision The co-editors-in-chief of the Indiana Daily Student, the student newspaper at Indiana University, said that the University has reversed its decision to stop the print editions of the paper.

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*waves at Sally* Glad you’re still here!

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For my Iowa people especially!

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The 20 Elections to Watch in August - Bolts Out of 40 special elections for congressional and legislative seats so far in 2025, only two have seen flips; both were Democratic gains. That’s to be expected: Nationwide, most districts... Read More

Democrats are hoping for an upset on Tuesday in a special election for a seat in Iowa's Senate. So far this year, the three special elections that have taken place in Iowa have seen a huge average shift of at least 20 points toward Democrats.

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Bowl overflowing with fresh red tomatoes, another huge metal bowl filled with purple tomatoes and green & red okra pods.  All from our tiny front yard garden patch!

Bowl overflowing with fresh red tomatoes, another huge metal bowl filled with purple tomatoes and green & red okra pods. All from our tiny front yard garden patch!

A tattered and stained copy of the 2nd edition of the Picayune Creole Cook Book, which I snitched from my mother

A tattered and stained copy of the 2nd edition of the Picayune Creole Cook Book, which I snitched from my mother

Cookbook recipes for gumbo - I made the okra one with andouille sausage and shrimp added - delicious!

Cookbook recipes for gumbo - I made the okra one with andouille sausage and shrimp added - delicious!

Pineapple upside-down cake with pecans and maraschino cherries

Pineapple upside-down cake with pecans and maraschino cherries

Gumbo season! With a pineapple upside-down cake for dessert.

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It isn’t normal for a president to repeatedly threaten the use of military force against American citizens. Treating the National Guard as a political pawn disrespects those who serve and undermines public trust in our military.

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The Contrarian | Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen | Substack Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. Click to read The Contrarian, a Substack publication with hundreds of thousands of subscribers.

Civil and immigration rights groups are suing to stop ICE’s military-style raids in Los Angeles. Juan Proaño joins Jen Rubin and Norm Eisen to discuss the legal battle and the public backlash.

📍 Live on Substack at 9:15am ET.

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What now? It is time…

The destructive budget bill just passed. So, what is next? Jen Rubin explains how Democrats can turn outrage into momentum.

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Gorgeous cascade of grass green and yellow-green moss next to a parallel cascade of waterfall

Gorgeous cascade of grass green and yellow-green moss next to a parallel cascade of waterfall

Waterfall crashing over a mossy ridge

Waterfall crashing over a mossy ridge

Triple cascade waterfall over sandstone boulders at Rifle Falls CO, crystal clear blue sky behind and a grassy field below.

Triple cascade waterfall over sandstone boulders at Rifle Falls CO, crystal clear blue sky behind and a grassy field below.

#Moss at Rifle Falls State Park, Colorado #parks

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One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism · No Kings Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

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Completely flame-colored sky

Completely flame-colored sky

Trailview sunrise.

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Buds of dark purple and white iris ready to open - tomorrow, maybe?

Buds of dark purple and white iris ready to open - tomorrow, maybe?

Rich butter-yellow iris bud about to unfurl, with more purple and white next door.

Rich butter-yellow iris bud about to unfurl, with more purple and white next door.

Anticipation!

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#garden

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Red mahogany bearded iris flower with a yellow throat - possibly Abelard or Al-Lu-We, or Beowulf?

Red mahogany bearded iris flower with a yellow throat - possibly Abelard or Al-Lu-We, or Beowulf?

Huge white bearded iris flowers in the early morning sun

Huge white bearded iris flowers in the early morning sun

Small light purple iris flower with a light yellow throat

Small light purple iris flower with a light yellow throat

I AM GROOT aka my hibiscus bush returning to life - spiky sun-lit green shoots above last year’s woody stalks

I AM GROOT aka my hibiscus bush returning to life - spiky sun-lit green shoots above last year’s woody stalks

Iris.

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Read the full letter from universities opposing 'government intrusion' More than 200 college presidents and other officials signed a letter Tuesday protesting the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” that higher education is facing under the Tr...

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Bloomington shows up!

Bloomington shows up!

Some fine young folx with fine signs!

Some fine young folx with fine signs!

❤️

❤️

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I know a brighter future when I see it!

I know a brighter future when I see it!

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Inspirational young folx!

Inspirational young folx!

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I HATE CROWDS BUT THIS IS BULLSHIT

I HATE CROWDS BUT THIS IS BULLSHIT

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Big crowd - maybe 600? - at a 50501 rally on Bloomington IN’s Courthouse Square

Big crowd - maybe 600? - at a 50501 rally on Bloomington IN’s Courthouse Square

THIS is what Democracy looks like!

THIS is what Democracy looks like!

Yay Bloomington Indiana! @50501movement.bsky.social @indiana50501.bsky.social

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April 18, 2025 Tonight I had the extraordinary privilege of speaking at the anniversary of the lighting of the lanterns in Boston’s Old North Church, which happened 250 years ago tonight.

April 18, 2025

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🍂 😡 👿 Scientific journal sent demanding letter by Administration official
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Gorgeous green hillside mirrored in a gray ocean surface.

Gorgeous green hillside mirrored in a gray ocean surface.

Tidal pool in coastal Acadia rocky coast, with beautiful green pines on top of a cliff in the background.

Tidal pool in coastal Acadia rocky coast, with beautiful green pines on top of a cliff in the background.

@altacadia.bsky.social Hey y’all - add some beautiful Acadia photos to lift our spirits!

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Acadia evening.

Acadia evening.

When I don’t know how to react, I’m going to applaud your bravery and resistance with Acadia photos.

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Where’re. Bluesky, let me edit grammatical errors, pretty please….?

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April 19th Indiana protest list

April 19th Indiana protest list

So many actions, so little time. Now, where’s my bullhorn and my cowbell…

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Tall spindly magenta flowers of redbud trees against bright cerulean sky and new spring green leaves.

Tall spindly magenta flowers of redbud trees against bright cerulean sky and new spring green leaves.

My favorite spring colors!

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I HATE THESE PEOPLE SO MUCH 😞

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