Category Archives: Democracy

Minnesota Business Speaks Out

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Les

I just read a letter from Minnesota Business Leaders to the Minnesota Chamber of Congress. While I appreciate your desire for deescalation of the tensions in our state and I wish you well. Unfortunately, I found it lacking spirit. Here … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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