Deanna Pistono

No worries! The show came out a while back

Unfortunately I do think I have to um actually this - Tigh is one of the Final Five cylons, all of whom don't have multiple models. Boomer is a Number Eight, and has multiple models.

I hated Colonel Tigh with a passion but then the masterful acting he did (not sure if you've gotten up to it yet) made me break into tears watching so all in all, top tier show!

‘My eyes were stinging’: The tear gas used by ICE on protesters - MinnPost Numerous tear gas canisters were found on the scene after an ICE agent shot a Minneapolis resident Wednesday night.

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The chemical weapons used against protesters in Minneapolis. Thanks, @deannapistono.bsky.social of @minnpost.bsky.social for the interview!

Guild member detained by ICE in Minnesota | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA On Friday, January 9, ICE arrested a member of our union, the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, as part of Operation Metro Surge.

Last Friday, Jan 9, ICE detained a member of the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild.

Since then, he’s been transferred to a detention facility in Texas, where he awaits action on his petition for habeas corpus.

🗣️ ICE is not making us safe.

PRESS RELEASE 👉 newsguild.org/guild-member...

How a history teacher discovered her storied Minneapolis roots West Coast native Barbara Hilyer 'brings her story back to where it began' with three book talks in the Twin Cities.

New story up on @minnpost.bsky.social - many thanks to Barbara Hilyer for sharing this with me, and with Minnesota!

Vaccine hesitancy addressed through culture and communication Minnesota health advocates rely on deep listening, cultural connections to work through vaccine mistrust in marginalized communities.

New story up on @minnpost.bsky.social. Many thanks to Inari Mohammed, Mahdi Warsama and Sheyanga Beecher for speaking with me and sharing their insights.

"Coldplaye ys the thynge / Wherein I'll cacche the conscience of the kynge"

From a distance you can see a mountain landscape with a blue sky and a few hazy clouds. on the sides of the picture you can see parts of trees. On the left in light green, on the right a smaller dark green tree further away. in the center is a black box on which is written in white “Only caring about your own right is exactly how you lose them”.

Many thanks to Sara Nelson at CVT, as well as the others I was able to interview, for their insights and their precious time!

Momentum builds in Twin Cities pro-Palestine movement Some pro-Palestine protesters have risked arrest while questioning U.S. support for Israel as conditions in Gaza deteriorate.

Many thanks to those who shared their insights with me, as always, including those from Health Care Workers for Palestine Twin Cities, Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Minnesota, Educators for Justice in Palestine, Women Against Military Madness and the Anti-War Committee.

i’m here at lake and bloomington where a group of protesters have gathered. officers with DEA and ICE patches have surrounded las cuatro milpas. video slow to upload, apologies.

To those closest to him, he was Perry or Floyd Before he was George Floyd – the movement, he was a heart-led human being who brought joy to many, according to his girlfriend and uncle.

After his death, George Floyd became a symbol to many - but for those who loved him, he was a kind-hearted prankster - the kind of person who would see someone who was upset, and help them.

Many thanks to Courteney Ross and to Selwyn Jones for speaking with me about Floyd for @minnpost.bsky.social.

Area orgs step up support for trans youth amid federal pushback A leaked version of the federal budget proposed the elimination of services for trans and other LGBTQ+ youth within the 988 hotline.

New article up on @minnpost.bsky.social - many thanks to those who spoke with me about their organizations and how they are continuing to protect trans youth, including @outfrontmn.bsky.social, RECLAIM!, Transforming Families and Destination Tomorrow.

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Young artists, Mia exhibit, shine uncomfortable light on racism “Minneapolis as Monument,” at Mia is a reflection of five years post George Floyd that led to racial reckonings within and outside the city.

Many thanks to all the artists who spoke and who I interviewed at the Teen Perspectives exhibition on May 10 at @artsmia.bsky.social! Article up on @minnpost.bsky.social

Terminally ill advocate for ‘end of life’ legislation in Minnesota The American Medical Association says “physician-assisted suicide is fundamentally incompatible with the physician’s role as healer.”

New article on @minnpost.bsky.social - many thanks to those who spoke with me, with a particular thanks to Jeff McComas.

M Health Fairview revises procedures related to maternal health All pregnant patients at M Health Fairview will be screened and tested for maternal and fetal conditions, with race removed as a factor.

New article up on @minnpost.bsky.social - many thanks to Dr. Mustapha and Ms. Hasler, CNM for speaking with me about this change at M Health Fairview.

RFK Jr. said autistic people don’t work or play sports. They say he’s wrong. The health and human services secretary on Wednesday suggested that autistic children would never play baseball or pay taxes, enraging those in the community.

Autistic people and their loved ones have swiftly and publicly rejected statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, that people with autism will never play baseball, date, pay taxes or have a job.

And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'

Why area residents and fellows are choosing to unionize When factoring in hours worked residents and fellows at HCMC and the University of Minnesota make “about minimum wage – like $10 an hour.”

New story up on @minnpost.bsky.social! Many thanks to the residents and fellow who spoke with me about these two filings for unionization and the reality of medical residency and fellowship ⚕️🩺👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️🥼💊

Trans visibility day rally held at Minnesota Capitol amid Trump hostility • Minnesota Reformer Hundreds rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday to celebrate transgender visibility, praising Minnesota’s protections for trans people while confronting the Trump administration’s hostility toward...

Hundreds rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday to celebrate transgender visibility, praising Minnesota’s protections for trans people while confronting the Trump administration’s hostility toward trans Americans.

Black joy: Changing the narrative Centering Black joy and empowering Black youth are key cornerstones of the Reimagining Black Youth Mental Health Initiative

New article up on @minnpost.bsky.social - many thanks to Ms. Warren, Ms. Mogaka and Ms. Sikhoya for sharing their insights on this initiative!

Many thanks to the students and professor, who generously shared their insights with me!

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Spring Member drive time @minnpost.bsky.social!

There's a pharmacy shortage in Minnesota The University of Minnesota’s College of Pharmacy and MDH released a map showing areas in Minnesota with low or limited pharmacy access.

Up on @minnpost.bsky.social.

Many thanks to all those who spoke with me - even if they weren't quoted directly, their insights contributed to this piece.

Minnesota leaders rally against Trump policies In the first 30 days of the Trump presidency there's been a crackdown on undocumented immigrants, a slew of firings and more.

Up on @minnpost.bsky.social - thank you to all those who spoke with me and shared their insights.

Meal delivery for Twin Cities chronically and critically ill Fair Table and Open Arms are delivering meals to people with pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and/or those pregnant or postpartum.

I also do a bit of audio reporting sometimes @minnpost.bsky.social and was lucky to be able to share one family's story here:

A closer look at RFK, Jr.'s stance on ultra-processed foods Just because something's organic doesn't make it automatically healthy and processed doesn't always mean unhealthy.

Couple of new stories on @minnpost.bsky.social - this most recent one is about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s animus for processed foods, and how, while he may not be as wrong on this as he is about autism and vaccinations, reality is still more complex.

Uncertainty over federal funds has Minnesota nonprofits on edge Minnesota nonprofits are thinking ahead, reaching out to non-governmental funders and considering where expenses can be cut.

New article up on @minnpost.bsky.social today - many thanks to all who spoke with me and shared their insights, especially in these, to put it as diplomatically as I can, uncertain times.