Josh Kirk
@joshkirk.bsky.social
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AFSCME is heartbroken and outraged by the senseless murder of fellow union member Alex Jeffrey Pretti and the violence and intimidation enacted by this administration.
We will not let fear destroy the bonds that hold our communities together.
We will not let fear destroy the bonds that hold our communities together.
January 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
AFSCME is heartbroken and outraged by the senseless murder of fellow union member Alex Jeffrey Pretti and the violence and intimidation enacted by this administration.
We will not let fear destroy the bonds that hold our communities together.
We will not let fear destroy the bonds that hold our communities together.
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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Mood in minneapolis right now
January 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Mood in minneapolis right now
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This random online comment from 2018 remains one of the last half-century's most important works of political commentary. crookedtimber.org/2018/03/21/l...
January 24, 2026 at 5:42 PM
This random online comment from 2018 remains one of the last half-century's most important works of political commentary. crookedtimber.org/2018/03/21/l...
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They are executing unarmed people in the streets for trying to protect their neighbors with the full support of the federal government.
January 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM
They are executing unarmed people in the streets for trying to protect their neighbors with the full support of the federal government.
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He is five years old. He has the same name as my now-adult son. They used him as bait for his father—who does not have a deportation order. His family did not know where he was for nearly 24 hours.
He is five. Years. Old. He probably says “I’m this many years old.” He has a cute hat.
He is five. Years. Old. He probably says “I’m this many years old.” He has a cute hat.
This picture making the rounds on reddit, Columbia Heights. I'm not OK.
January 22, 2026 at 3:29 AM
He is five years old. He has the same name as my now-adult son. They used him as bait for his father—who does not have a deportation order. His family did not know where he was for nearly 24 hours.
He is five. Years. Old. He probably says “I’m this many years old.” He has a cute hat.
He is five. Years. Old. He probably says “I’m this many years old.” He has a cute hat.
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I guess I do think if you participated in the arrest of a five-year-old you are probably just fundamentally incompatible with society. That you are not a safe person for humanity to be around, generally
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 AM
I guess I do think if you participated in the arrest of a five-year-old you are probably just fundamentally incompatible with society. That you are not a safe person for humanity to be around, generally
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This has to be one of the most tone-deaf posts ever posted by a politician.
It would be bad if this was a Democrat posting this from a different state not under siege by ICE Gestapo. But from a senator from Minnesota, it's totally bonkers.
It would be bad if this was a Democrat posting this from a different state not under siege by ICE Gestapo. But from a senator from Minnesota, it's totally bonkers.
Yes it’s cold in Minnesota—but we embrace it. John and I were in Hastings with Mayor Fasbender for Hockey Day Minnesota to watch my alma mater, Wayzata High School, take on Rogers. Photo taken with parents right after their son scored a goal!
January 22, 2026 at 1:54 AM
This has to be one of the most tone-deaf posts ever posted by a politician.
It would be bad if this was a Democrat posting this from a different state not under siege by ICE Gestapo. But from a senator from Minnesota, it's totally bonkers.
It would be bad if this was a Democrat posting this from a different state not under siege by ICE Gestapo. But from a senator from Minnesota, it's totally bonkers.
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I know people on Bsky know this but I hope it filters out: The feds are OCCUPYING the Twin Cities. This is a blockade, a siege. They are shutting down economic and civic activity. They are conducting "papers please" stops. They are criminalizing being a bystander/witness.
You could be next.
You could be next.
January 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I know people on Bsky know this but I hope it filters out: The feds are OCCUPYING the Twin Cities. This is a blockade, a siege. They are shutting down economic and civic activity. They are conducting "papers please" stops. They are criminalizing being a bystander/witness.
You could be next.
You could be next.
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People not in Minnesota: please read this excellent summary of what life is like in Minneapolis since the murderous scum ICE swarmed here. And more are on their way. By local reporter / writer / bike dude / legend @dbrauer.net .
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
People not in Minnesota: please read this excellent summary of what life is like in Minneapolis since the murderous scum ICE swarmed here. And more are on their way. By local reporter / writer / bike dude / legend @dbrauer.net .
They can’t imagine not wanting to kill the people who are against them. They desperately want to, and are laying the groundwork to justify and normalize it. These are people who ultimately have been corrupted by fear and hate. I pity them because I’m not sure redemption is possible.
Bovino on the officer who killed Renee Good: "Hats off to that ICE agent"
January 13, 2026 at 2:48 AM
They can’t imagine not wanting to kill the people who are against them. They desperately want to, and are laying the groundwork to justify and normalize it. These are people who ultimately have been corrupted by fear and hate. I pity them because I’m not sure redemption is possible.
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I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I've noticed the opposing team's fans only cheer when the opponents score on us. To win those fans over, I recommend we score on ourselves repeatedly; that will surely make them so happy they'll start supporting us. And I'm sure all our fans will keep cheering for us—who else is there to cheer for?
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In 2022, Kansas voters *overwhelmingly* defeated an anti-abortion ballot measure.
Ohio voters passed an abortion rights amendment in 2023.
And Missouri? You guessed it! Voters passed Amendment 3 this past November.
So no, we don't need 'pro-life Democrats' to win.
Ohio voters passed an abortion rights amendment in 2023.
And Missouri? You guessed it! Voters passed Amendment 3 this past November.
So no, we don't need 'pro-life Democrats' to win.
September 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In 2022, Kansas voters *overwhelmingly* defeated an anti-abortion ballot measure.
Ohio voters passed an abortion rights amendment in 2023.
And Missouri? You guessed it! Voters passed Amendment 3 this past November.
So no, we don't need 'pro-life Democrats' to win.
Ohio voters passed an abortion rights amendment in 2023.
And Missouri? You guessed it! Voters passed Amendment 3 this past November.
So no, we don't need 'pro-life Democrats' to win.
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rarely have I more acutely felt the dynamic by which Dems are held responsible for the rhetoric of every random left-leaning person on the internet and Republicans are not even asked to answer for their own personal words
September 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
rarely have I more acutely felt the dynamic by which Dems are held responsible for the rhetoric of every random left-leaning person on the internet and Republicans are not even asked to answer for their own personal words
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Okay this is getting out of hand.
No one - no one - should be the target of political violence.
But Charlie’s “work” was spreading hate and division. No one should be continuing his work.
Should we engage in spirited discourse, across ideology? Sure, great. But that was not Kirk’s work.
No one - no one - should be the target of political violence.
But Charlie’s “work” was spreading hate and division. No one should be continuing his work.
Should we engage in spirited discourse, across ideology? Sure, great. But that was not Kirk’s work.
The best way to honor Charlie's memory is to continue his work: engage with each other, across ideology, through spirited discourse. In a democracy, ideas are tested through words and good-faith debate — never through violence.
September 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Okay this is getting out of hand.
No one - no one - should be the target of political violence.
But Charlie’s “work” was spreading hate and division. No one should be continuing his work.
Should we engage in spirited discourse, across ideology? Sure, great. But that was not Kirk’s work.
No one - no one - should be the target of political violence.
But Charlie’s “work” was spreading hate and division. No one should be continuing his work.
Should we engage in spirited discourse, across ideology? Sure, great. But that was not Kirk’s work.
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👋 MPLS FOLKS — is YOUR Omar yard sign out of compliance with state law? Want something even bigger and better, to really stick it to the incumbent and their nasty politics?
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If you want one (or a PDF to print your own), DM me!
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Look no further: Ranked Choice Voting yard sign add-ons!
If you want one (or a PDF to print your own), DM me!
Details: 🧵
September 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
👋 MPLS FOLKS — is YOUR Omar yard sign out of compliance with state law? Want something even bigger and better, to really stick it to the incumbent and their nasty politics?
Look no further: Ranked Choice Voting yard sign add-ons!
If you want one (or a PDF to print your own), DM me!
Details: 🧵
Look no further: Ranked Choice Voting yard sign add-ons!
If you want one (or a PDF to print your own), DM me!
Details: 🧵
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Those willing, by contrast, to trade away the rights and dignity of transgender people or the poor cannot be considered friends of democracy any more than those who were willing to countenance second-class status for blacks and Jews.
Anyway, it is true that democracy will be on the ballot in 2028. But it'll be on the ballot for Democrats well before the general. And the party's task is creating democracy, not defending it. That demands both an attentiveness to structural politics and a willingness to defend the equality of all.
August 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Those willing, by contrast, to trade away the rights and dignity of transgender people or the poor cannot be considered friends of democracy any more than those who were willing to countenance second-class status for blacks and Jews.
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over the last week, several political scientists i trust have declared trump a dictator and that america is not a full functioning democracy anymore. see here:
goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/where-we-a...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
i think making a list clarifies this:
goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/where-we-a...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
i think making a list clarifies this:
August 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
over the last week, several political scientists i trust have declared trump a dictator and that america is not a full functioning democracy anymore. see here:
goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/where-we-a...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
i think making a list clarifies this:
goodpoliticsbadpolitics.substack.com/p/where-we-a...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...
i think making a list clarifies this:
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: “Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize our trans community or any community out there has lost their sense of humanity.”
Live: 23-year-old identified as suspect in shooting that killed two children, wounded 17 at Minneapolis church, two sources say
Dozens of squads en route to Annunciation Church, casualties reported.
bit.ly
August 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: “Anybody who is using this as an opportunity to villainize our trans community or any community out there has lost their sense of humanity.”
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I thought Frey and O’Hara did well today. Their words were comforting and informative. The real political test for all our leaders now is going to be supporting the trans community to the fullest.
August 27, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I thought Frey and O’Hara did well today. Their words were comforting and informative. The real political test for all our leaders now is going to be supporting the trans community to the fullest.
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Protect MN and Moms Demand Action are coordinating a community vigil at 8:00pm tonight at Lynnhurst Park, 1345 W Minnehaha Pkwy. Please join us.
August 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Protect MN and Moms Demand Action are coordinating a community vigil at 8:00pm tonight at Lynnhurst Park, 1345 W Minnehaha Pkwy. Please join us.
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A reminder at awful times like this
![In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
• "We are getting reports".. could mean anything.
• "We are seeking confirmation"... means they don't have it.
• "[News outlet] has learned".. means it has a scoop or is going out on limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
1. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the takers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.
ON THE MEDIA
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August 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A reminder at awful times like this
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The funny thing is animals actually can suffer and we slaughter them by the billions but sure let’s have an existential panic over whether a software program screams when we turn it off
Can AIs suffer? Big tech and users grapple with one of most unsettling questions of our times
Can AIs suffer? Big tech and users grapple with one of most unsettling questions of our times
As first AI-led rights advocacy group is founded, industry is divided on whether models are, or can be, sentient
www.theguardian.com
August 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The funny thing is animals actually can suffer and we slaughter them by the billions but sure let’s have an existential panic over whether a software program screams when we turn it off