Can't properly articulate why but I feel like 9/11 memes are born of cynicism and a loss of faith in our world whereas Edmund Fitzgerald memes are born of reverence

I do find it hard to fathom how a guy with this track record gets reelected twice

"Everyone's reality is a result of their perceptions" loses its appeal when you talk to someone whose perceptions are all fox news talking points

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What are we trying to do here, Minnesota Star Tribune

Lots of praise heaped on Kirk for his "willingness to debate"... but I feel like it was all in bad faith. Did his views ever change? Further, agreeing to debate a fascist involves a tacit validation of their viewpoint: "both of our ideas have some merit and appeal"

"Charlie Kirk spread infinite amounts of disinformation about LGBTQ people. Lies & vitriol about transgender people were a frequent part of his rhetoric & events. We need leaders & all those w platforms to prioritize safety over disinformation, irresponsible politics, & profit.” -GLAAD spokesperson

Bill Boyer Handing Keys to Elmer Ray (1947)
Source: Hennepin County Library

Boyer is a car dealer, having sold a new car to Ray

Service workers across the University of Minnesota system strike The strike at the Crookston and Morris campuses began late Monday night.

More than 1,400 University of Minnesota workers will be on strike by Tuesday night.

Hey man! The things they are saying about trans people in regards to the Minneapolis shooting are scary! I am becoming concerned!

Democratic Socialists are always standing in the way of important Democrat policy wins, like "if you're between 25 and 40 and completed 25% of a bachelor's degree between 2000 and 2005 you can claim up to 40% of last year's textbook costs on your 2027 tax return"

Seeking electricians, carpenters or DIY builders to join in the construction of a Solar Panel refrigerator and phone charging station for local encampments. TCDSA will procure necessary supplies and schematics, BUT WE NEED YOUR expertise and labor power!

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"New life"

Bruce Springsteen Finally Releases "Lonely Night In The Park" As 'Born To Run' Turns 50 In a few days, on Aug. 25, Bruce Springsteen’s Born To Run will reach its 50th anniversary. In celebration of that milestone, the 1975 studio outtake of “Lonely Night In The Park,” a track that was he...

Bruce Springsteen's 'Born To Run' turns 50 on Monday. To celebrate, the Boss has finally released the long-bootlegged fan-favorite 'Born To Run' outtake "Lonely Night In The Park." Have a listen:

Noam Chomsky had an example once about how even a mythical kind slave owner who gave enslaved people top notch housing and medical care would still be evil

So are we chasing the republican propaganda booths out of the fair this year or what

Thought this was an established fact?

Neighborhoods of the Bronx that faced the most devastating fires were heavily redlined, and insurance companies wouldn't touch whole blocks. There was a state pool of money for fire relief, so landlords hired street kids to torch buildings

The Replacements Announce Deluxe 'Let It Be' Reissue With Previously Unreleased Tracks The Replacements’ 1984 classic Let It Be is getting a shiny new deluxe reissue. The rock icons’ third studio album is getting remastered and significantly expanded, comprising four LPs (and three CDs)...

The Replacements announce deluxe 'Let It Be' reissue with previously unreleased tracks — hear a powerful alternate version of "Androgynous"

I think a big part of Mary Moriarty's "failure" was media and special interest groups telling everyone all the time that she was failing

Five Support Kid Cann's Alibi (1935)
518 Hennepin Ave. (barber shop)
Source: Hennepin County Library

Five people supported Kid Cann's alibi that he was in the Artistic barber shop at the time Walter Liggett was killed. Left to right: Williams, Faul, Champlain, Rust, and Garkinkle.

Frey should be a non starter because he was on duty when George Floyd and Amir Locke were murdered and he did nothing about it. Not a damn thing!

Running a bar seems like it would be cool, except for dealing with liquor distributors, dealing with dangerous drunks, maintaining a liquor license, and working nights weekends and most holidays

So this year MN is going to see 4 special elections for Democratic lawmakers: One died of cancer, one didn't live in his district, one was assassinated, and another has been convicted of burglary 😵‍💫

"I have a macbook so why are we so worried about poverty" why does this argument still have legs

Pet Bear Cubs
Source: Hennepin County Library

Bear cubs belonging to Audrey Lake.

I think the immediate aftermath of a disaster is a really good time to ask questions about the government response

Average boomer sales guy: Don't ask CAN I help you find anything, ask WHAT can I help you find

Average customer's response: I'm just looking 🤓

The nice thing about Xcel was that even though it was a brand name, it was a convincing arena name. We were lucky

When Israeli settlers, politicians and IDF members call for "death to Arabs," call Palestinians animals, or say that Palestinian children are enemies, you are hard pressed to find any mention of it in western press