Category Archives: In Memoriam

Minneapolis Defends Democracy

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Les

I began this post writing about Minneapolis’s successful one-day mobilization. It was intended to be a thank you to the courageous people of the Twin Cities and Minnesota. But, at 9:03 yesterday morning ICE committed another atrocity. ICE shot and … Continue reading →

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Thank You Melissa Hortman

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Les

The assassination of Representative Melissa Hortman, DFL, 34B, is a senseless tragedy. Because the investigation is ongoing and details are sparse, it would be a disservice to Melissa’s memory and legacy to speculate on her death. I only want to … Continue reading →

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Remembering

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Les

On November 17th Becky would have been 72. But breast cancer claimed her on June 9th, 2012, less than a week before our 36th anniversary. The significance of that fact was lost on me for years. June 9th left me … Continue reading →

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Civil War 2021

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Les

As I started this blog, I was watching the remains of Officer Brian Sicknick being placed in state under the Capitol’s Rotunda. It is an honor that is given to few people. He earned it. He is the US Capitol … Continue reading →

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Flowers for RBG

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Les

On this day of remembrance I sent flowers to Senators Klobuchar’s and Smith’s local offices in memory for Justice Ginsburg.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Les

Today a shining light of reason and caring died. No person could have come closer to being a force of nature than Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Others will do a much better job of writing her eulogy. Those who knew … Continue reading →

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