The Dependent Clause

These things are generally not happening to wealthy liberals in the cities or conservatives in the suburbs, so mainstream local media doesn't feel the urgency to cover them

#OnThisDay Dec 12, 2010 at 5:00am: The inflatable teflon roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis tears open and deflates under the weight of 17" snowstorm. The @vikings.bsky.social vs @newyorkgiants.bsky.social game is postponed and moved to Ford Field in Detroit.

Yes! there is a very hopeful and galvanizing story emerging about grassroots response and resistance efforts, but we need someone to tell it to a large audience, and responsibly

The Democratic Party's formula for the last 50 years has been "Let's be friendly with extreme wealth and maybe we can also get modest policy wins sometimes." The last 10 years and this year in particular should be conclusive proof of how badly this has failed. But we're stuck with it anyway

I am excited to announce that the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved the strengthened separation ordinance, reiterating the City’s commitment to immigrant justice and authored by my office, Council Member @aurinmpls.bsky.social, and Council Vice-President @aishaforward10.com. 1/

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Oh I'm past that. It's one thing to vote against your Interests but it's another thing entirely to willingly support a fascist...sorry

jvb1217.bsky.social 9 hours ago This is just horrifying but I'm about be unkind. How's that whole we supported Trump because "the Democrats left us" bullshit treating you? As black Muslims what did you all think was going to happen?

In response to my quoting this person's previous post and writing "Liberal empathy," they responded: jvb1217.bsky.social 9 hours ago This is just horrifying but I'm about be unkind. How's that whole we supported Trump because "the Democrats left us" bullshit treating you? As black Muslims what did you all think was going to happen?

Once you decide that human rights should be conditional on how that human voted, you too can be "past" empthy like this evolved individual

Liberal empathy

Whoever’s in charge of this state should probably do something about this

Oops, looks like I can't

I’ll dm you!

It's okay, though, because the same newsletter announced a crafting event where students can attach reflective materials to their clothing and backpacks, to stay safe in the dark

sAfEtY iS a ShArEd ReSpOnSiBiLiTy

"This doesn't always happen." Nice exonerative language there!

I wonder how that student feels, reading this.

"Please remember to look both ways when crossing Grand Ave. Although traffic is required to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, this doesn't always happen and winter weather can make stopping quickly difficult. Protect yourself by using caution when crossing roadways."

This week, days after a student was struck in the crosswalk by an irresponsible motorist, our campus newsletter contained another announcement placing the responsibility for pedestrian safety entirely on pedestrians:

Music Icon Pharrell Criticizes Political Division: “I Don’t Believe In Either Side” Pharrell Williams is making his feelings about American politics unmistakably clear.

I see this sort of proud posturing a lot and it's really a wonderful way to loudly demonstrate to everyone you have absolutely no idea what's going on

I have already completed my shoveling because I love shoveling. You feel strong. You feel helpful. You’re amongst nature even when in the city.

the people ripping out their hair over "Somali Fraud" do not bat an eye at MPD being $19 million over budget, because their so called values are as fraudulent as the schemes themselves

If you’re responding as a legal observer it’s critical you let a loved one know you are responding.

Someone not with you and plan a check in immediately after. You are experiencing heightened upsetting scenes. Debrief and process.

Targeted folks must be centered but take care of yourself

not an exaggeration to say that we need to tear down culture and rebuild it so that saying things like this aloud is once again properly humiliating

I hate it here

“Sorry I may have given you life-altering injuries! It’s just an honest whooopsie! Good luck paying for all of that!”

that the driver in this crash was not a “community member” (implying that issuing such a safety reminder would be pointless) and that the driver tried to stop but slid on the ice and that’s why they hit the student. 🙃

After this incident I once again asked the VP of facilities if maybe NOW we could have an announcement reminding drivers to be careful and stop for pedestrians. He responded without answering that question but said …

It’s true! There is plenty of low-risk, legal work you can do that’s fairly mundane but helps immensely.

Weird how the Blue MAGA sadists aren’t responding to Angie with FAFO or the tired face-eating leopard meme. They reserve those for the tiny sliver of GOP-voting minorities they want an excuse to be racist toward

Weird how these ghouls never seem to aim their malice at Schumer, Jeffries, or the many Dem leaders who’ve allowed this moment to happen. No, the most powerful Democrats in the country cannot fail; they can only be failed by a few minorities who vote GOP in numbers too small to make a difference.

Damn, if only you could’ve done something to prevent this

Pretty sure my old band opened for Flungo Bungus