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Tag Archives: politics
Invisible People, Invisible Work
Kevin and Jay Collecting Yard Refuse A couple of days ago I was taking my trash out when the garbage truck pulled up. It’s getting towards the end of the lawn cleaning period, before winter settles in, and they were … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, labor
Tagged 2013, environment, garbage, inequality, invisible, labor, Minneapolis, minnesota, politics, recycling, trash
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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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Intent
What does this picture say to you? What if I add the caption, “Police keep a close eye on Protesters.” Who is the guy walking behind the police officer? Reality Here’s the original, unedited photo. The police and a pedestrian … Continue reading
Posted in Blog
Tagged 2011, Les Phillips, Minneapolis, minnesota, OccupyMN, photojournalism, police, politics, protest
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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
OccupyMN — Photographer’s Dilemma
OccupyMN Planning Meeting on the Eve of the Occupation Yesterday evening I went to the OccupyMN planning and general assembly meetings being held at Stevens Park. I went to photograph the proceedings and to get a sense of the membership … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Les Phillips, Minneapolis, minnesota, OccupyMN, photo, photojournalism, politics, protest
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