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Category Archives: Politics
Of Politics, Possibilities, and Egos
I intended this post to be about the fund raising luncheon for Senator Al Franken that I attended on Sunday. There was to be a photo or two of the Senator speaking and a short summary of what was said. … Continue reading
Posted in Article, Blog, Politics, Relationships
Tagged 2013, Democratic Party, DFL, ego, Franni Franken, fundraising, Lois K. Gibson, politics, Senator Al Franken
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Of Flags and Change and Becoming
I’m reading a book titled, the Book of Awakening, by Mark Nepo. It contains inspirational readings for each day of the year. Each one starts with a poem or quote followed by a short essay and then a series of … Continue reading
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Keith Ellison
Representative Keith Ellison with Constituents, 06/30/2012 Last Saturday was a beautiful summer day: sunny and hot. What made it even better was the Caribbean Barbecue hosted by Carlo Lachmansigh. Guest of honor at the BBQ was Keith Ellison, our … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, OpEd, Politics
Tagged 2012, campaign, Democrat, DFL, Keith Ellison, Les Phillips, Minneapolis, minnesota, NAMC, National Association of Minority Contractors
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OccupyMN – More Faces in the Crowd
Here are a few more of the interesting people who I met or observed at the OccupyMN action on Friday, 10/07/2011. (Above Photo) There is a place for whimsy in politics. When we stop finding the humor in ourselves and … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Photo, Politics, Portraits
Tagged 2011, Les Phillips, Minneapolis, minnesota, OccupyMN, photo, photojournalism, politics, portrait, protest
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OccupyMN – Guy Fawkes
Guy Fawkes Masks How people express themselves at a political event can take many forms: signs, props, music, dance, and complete persona. I am particularly fond of the folks who use props to help get their message across. The Tea … Continue reading
Coffee House Town Hall
Last evening, I went to a town hall meeting hosted by my congressional representative, Keith Ellison. It was held at a Dunn Brothers coffee house. It was a warm, humid, late afternoon. The room set aside for the meeting quickly … Continue reading
Posted in Article, Blog, Photo, Politics
Tagged 2011, 5th District, Democrat, DFL, Keith Ellison, liberal, Minneapolis, minnesota, MN, politics, progressive, town hall
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