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Tag Archives: Minneapolis
Minnesota CEOs Call for De-escalation
I’ve read our business leaders’ plea for de-escalation. And I’ve been giving much thought to what I am assuming is their heartfelt request. I salute them for engaging in Minnesota’s struggle. As a Minnesotan and American I have a few … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged CEO, De-Escalate, Democracy, Free-Speech, ice, Minneapolis, minnesota, Observe, politics, Public-Safety, Record, Right-to-Assemble, Trump
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Minneapolis Defends Democracy
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
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, History, In Memoriam, Public Safety, Weather
Tagged brutality, Democracy, ice, Minneapolis, minnesota, politics, Trump
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A Simple Message for Martin Luther King Day, 2026
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
Posted in Audio Download, Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Politics, Public Safety, United States
Tagged Martin Luther King, Minneapolis, minnesota, MLK, portrait
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08/27/2025 Minneapolis School Shooting
Today, a Catholic school was attacked by a 23 year old ex-student, dressed in black, and carrying 3 weapons. The children and their teachers were gathered for weekly mass in the church next door. They were celebrating the start of … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Public Safety
Tagged Action, children, Commitment, Healing, Minneapolis, School Shooting, Teachers
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Our Small World; Echos from Ukraine
The image above is from a recently posted video from a small village outside of Kyiv. Provided through Radio Free Europe, Liberty Radio, there are many more on YouTube and other media. In this video you see regular citizens who … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Democracy, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Tagged Democracy, Kyiv, medical training, Medtronic, Minneapolis, Pacemaker Twin Cities Marathon, Radio Free Europe, tourniquet, Voice of American, War
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Vote 2021
In four days we complete our 2021, off-year election. The murder of George Floyd and systemic racism in the police have put Minneapolis on the world stage. Now, the world is watching to see how we Minneapolitans use our democratic … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Justice, Politics, United States, Vote
Tagged City Council, Election Day, January 6, Mayor, Minneapolis, Police Reform, politics, Rent Control, Republicans, Voter Suppression
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