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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 1:01 PM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

Camp Cruelty

July 15, 2025
“What distinguishes a concentration camp from a prison (in the modern sense) is that it functions outside of a judicial system. The prisoners are not indicted or convicted of any crime by… Read More

It Is Happening Here

July 14, 2025
A few months back, I had a conversation with someone who rolled her eyes at the notion that Donald Trump is acting like Hitler. Even as he was trying to stifle the press, control the justice system,… Read More

Who Are Those Masked Men?

July 13, 2025
Back in the day, many heroes wore masks: Batman, the Lone Ranger, Iron Man. Sadly, we’re in an era of another kind of mask, the kind that “Halloween’s” Michael Myers favored,… Read More

The Madness of King Donald

July 12, 2025
He exhibited signs of mania and wildly erratic behavior, lashing out at anyone and everyone around him. He made terrible political decisions, humiliating his country and weakening it on the world… Read More

Corruption In "Plane" Sight

July 11, 2025
Abe Lincoln was offered a herd of elephants. In 1880, Queen Victoria sent President Rutherford Hayes a beautiful desk made from the salvaged timbers of the HMS Resolute (which is still used in the… Read More

Ice, Ice Baby

May 12, 2025
Donald Trump seems to have a thing for making others suffer. In his first administration, he made a big show of separating children – including nursing babies – from their migrant… Read More

Down The Memory Hole

May 11, 2025
Since the Trump administration came back into power, there’s been a concerted effort to “disappear” all kinds of historical facts and figures in our country. Trump brays that DEI… Read More

“First They Came For…”

May 10, 2025
He attempted a coup. When it failed, he embarked on a brash campaign of revenge and retribution. With a deep sense of grievance among the population, the environment was ripe for his message. He took… Read More
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On 60th Anniversary of Creation of Medicaid and Medicare, Governor Walz Highlights Impacts of Federal Cuts on Health Care for Minnesotans

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
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ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz on July 30 visited a hospital in Maplewood to discuss the anticipated impacts that President Trump’s Medicaid cuts will have on health care for Minnesotans,… Read More

Governor Walz Announces Minnesota Ranked Third-Best State for Health Care

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
July 30, 2025
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz on July 30 announced that Minnesota is ranked the third-best state in the nation for health care. WalletHub ranks states based on 44 indicators including cost,… Read More

Governor Walz Activates Minnesota National Guard Following Saint Paul Cyberattack

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
July 29, 2025
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz on July 29 issued an executive order activating cyber protection assets from the Minnesota National Guard in response to a cyberattack on the city of Saint… Read More

Governor Walz Issues Writs of Special Election to Fill Vacancies in Senate Districts 29 and 47

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
July 29, 2025
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz on July 29 issued two writs of special election to fill the vacancies in the State Senate formerly held by Senator Bruce Anderson and Senator Nicole… Read More

Governor Walz Celebrates Agriculture Bill with Ceremonial Signing

From: Minnesota Governor Timothy James Walz
July 28, 2025
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Tim Walz on July 28 held a ceremonial bill signing for the Agriculture Finance and Policy Omnibus bill. The bill strengthens Minnesota’s agricultural economy, boosts… Read More