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Tag Archives: minnesota
No Kings Day 03/28/2026
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
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Democracy, Mental Health, Politics, Public Health, Public Safety, United States, Vote
Tagged Democracy, Minneapolis, minnesota, No kings Day, politics, Trump
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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
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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
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Tagged Martin Luther King, Minneapolis, minnesota, MLK, portrait
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Tulips 2025
This morning I went to my coffee shop for my Friday coffee and conversation. The weather was balmy and my friends welcoming. As always the coffee was dark roast and perfect. It was a time to drop my worries. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Democracy, Finging Opener, MAGA, minnesota, Morality, Mothers Day, spring, Trump, Tulips
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Last Minute Appeal: Minnesota VOTE!!!
Today is Primary Election Day in Minnesota. Your vote counts. Use it. Today is the most important vote in your life. There may not be another free election after today. The President is doing his best to ensure there won’t … Continue reading
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Tagged 2020, minnesota, Primary Election, Right to Vote, Vote, Voter Suppression
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