Category Archives: Politics

No Kings Day 03/28/2026

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Les

Dementia, Thy Names Are Trump and MAGA They Want Germany 1939.Let’s Give Them France 1789. Today is an historic day and the Twin Cities is in the heart of it.I’m proud of my city, state, and my fellow Americans. Let’s … Continue reading →

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A Simple Message for Martin Luther King Day, 2026

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Les

Dr. Martin Luther King, JrCourtesy: xlensic and Pixabay.com Today is Martin Dr. Luther King Day. Our national celebration honoring the efforts and sacrifice of a genuine American hero. It is significant that we say his name, Martin Luther King, today. … Continue reading →

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Tonight ICE Attacks Twin Cities Again

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Les

As I write, ICE agents are attacking another neighborhood and have apparently shot a protester in the leg. All day ICE has been bullying people all over the city and our suburbs. Every time they show up, citizens blow whistles … Continue reading →

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No Kings

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Les

He’s Not My King. UPDATED 10/19/2025: 5:00pm Yesterday’s No King Day filled me with hope. I spent the day bouncing between coverage from across the U.S. and the World. For the first time in months, I was proud of our … Continue reading →

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Death of the Innocents

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Les

July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. I look forward to the patriotic music and dazzling fireworks with their chest thumping concussions. I tuned in to the Washington D.C. celebrations, settled into my Lazy Boy and prepared to be … 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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