Julie Bayerl
@julesmae.bsky.social
Mom to Graham, Heath, and Flynn. Legislative Director at the MN Dept of Administration. Former MN Senate staffer. Bemidji. Minneapolis.
Roasting Florida for their crappy quality of life for anyone other than retirees. Happy to echo Peterson's point that Minnesota offers a better deal, while we still have room for improvement.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Roasting Florida for their crappy quality of life for anyone other than retirees. Happy to echo Peterson's point that Minnesota offers a better deal, while we still have room for improvement.
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I'm (sadly) a bit skeptical that rising ACA costs will change the hearts of MAGA Republicans--even those who have marketplace plans.
Why? Well, let me tell you about April, one of the moms I interviewed for Holding It Together.
She's a White, Evangelical Christian, conservative Republican. 1/🧵
Why? Well, let me tell you about April, one of the moms I interviewed for Holding It Together.
She's a White, Evangelical Christian, conservative Republican. 1/🧵
Who are the ACA/Obamacare marketplace enrollees?
45% Republicans
35% Democrats
20% Independents
45% Republicans
35% Democrats
20% Independents
October 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I'm (sadly) a bit skeptical that rising ACA costs will change the hearts of MAGA Republicans--even those who have marketplace plans.
Why? Well, let me tell you about April, one of the moms I interviewed for Holding It Together.
She's a White, Evangelical Christian, conservative Republican. 1/🧵
Why? Well, let me tell you about April, one of the moms I interviewed for Holding It Together.
She's a White, Evangelical Christian, conservative Republican. 1/🧵
Goal for 2026: See Carter Faith live in concert. Great review of her latest album by @marissarmoss.bsky.social www.dontrocktheinbox.com/about-that-b...
About that blonde woman’s album that came out October 3rd…
Forgive me for the subject line of this newsletter, a tacky bait-and-switch. But in a world of fifteen-second TikTok clips, sometimes you must resort to the low road. Because no, I’m not talking about...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Goal for 2026: See Carter Faith live in concert. Great review of her latest album by @marissarmoss.bsky.social www.dontrocktheinbox.com/about-that-b...
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It’s so funny that for the past week republicans have all been like “the only people out there are gonna be Hamas.” Everyone in this crowd is signed up for Kohl’s rewards points.
“This is what democracy looks like.”
“This is what America looks like.”
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“This is what America looks like.”
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October 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
It’s so funny that for the past week republicans have all been like “the only people out there are gonna be Hamas.” Everyone in this crowd is signed up for Kohl’s rewards points.
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Land of 10,000 Lakes and No Kings ❌👑
October 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Land of 10,000 Lakes and No Kings ❌👑
Really nice weather for a protest. Just the best weather to oppose fascism and look at the leaves!
No Kings Minneapolis filled the streets downtown like i've never seen any other protest in Minneapolis. Here are some images. More being added to: chaddavis.photography/no-kings-min... #nokingsminneapolis
October 19, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Really nice weather for a protest. Just the best weather to oppose fascism and look at the leaves!
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I closed out my work week tonight with a (fun!) Lainey Wilson concert. Here's my review:
Concert review: Country star Lainey Wilson impresses in arena debut
Clad in a series of colorful cowgirl outfits, Wilson commanded the stage and crowd in a manner reminiscent of Carrie Underwood or even ’90s-era Shania Twain.
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October 19, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I closed out my work week tonight with a (fun!) Lainey Wilson concert. Here's my review:
Protest dictatorship in the afternoon and country concert in the evening. #laineywilson #nokings #minneapolis
October 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Protest dictatorship in the afternoon and country concert in the evening. #laineywilson #nokings #minneapolis
Just out for a stroll with 20,000 neighbors opposing fascism.
October 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Just out for a stroll with 20,000 neighbors opposing fascism.
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They installed new benches at the Capitol
October 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
They installed new benches at the Capitol
Braved the Fine Line on a school night for the stellar Ruston Kelly.
October 3, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Braved the Fine Line on a school night for the stellar Ruston Kelly.
HealthPartners finally has the new COVID shot. My 3 kids and I got it today with our flu shot. Now we're all vaxed up and ready for the holidays. Take that, germs! @healthpartnersmn.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
HealthPartners finally has the new COVID shot. My 3 kids and I got it today with our flu shot. Now we're all vaxed up and ready for the holidays. Take that, germs! @healthpartnersmn.bsky.social
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everyone is learning about their world from screens that specifically tell them whatever narrative they will find most validating and provide them with endless rationales to ignore or explain away any facts that complicate the validating narrative. this is why politics has gone insane
September 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
everyone is learning about their world from screens that specifically tell them whatever narrative they will find most validating and provide them with endless rationales to ignore or explain away any facts that complicate the validating narrative. this is why politics has gone insane
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when Tonic’s If You Could Only See hits on jack fm when you’re driving back to your house because you forgot your lunch >>>>>
September 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
when Tonic’s If You Could Only See hits on jack fm when you’re driving back to your house because you forgot your lunch >>>>>
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We now live in the Pyrocene, a proposed new geologic epoch of fire activity brought about by human-caused climate change. Living in the Pyrocene means a new reality: knowing what the latest wildfire smoke forecasts are, in order to plan your outdoor activities. I review the best tools to do so:
15 sources of wildfire smoke forecasts for North America » Yale Climate Connections
Forecasting wildfire smoke is hard. We review the best tools to help you predict when unhealthful levels of smoke are coming.
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July 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
We now live in the Pyrocene, a proposed new geologic epoch of fire activity brought about by human-caused climate change. Living in the Pyrocene means a new reality: knowing what the latest wildfire smoke forecasts are, in order to plan your outdoor activities. I review the best tools to do so:
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This is all very bad.
July 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This is all very bad.
Gun Deaths of Children Rose in States That Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...
Gun Deaths of Children Rose in States That Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds
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June 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Gun Deaths of Children Rose in States That Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...
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June 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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The robber barons needed someone to do the work of the social safety net--the work of care--for little or no pay. And the most efficient solution was to push that work onto women, promote myths saying women are "naturally" best to do it, and trap women in precarity so they couldn't resist. 5/
June 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The robber barons needed someone to do the work of the social safety net--the work of care--for little or no pay. And the most efficient solution was to push that work onto women, promote myths saying women are "naturally" best to do it, and trap women in precarity so they couldn't resist. 5/
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Remember when you didn’t know what an emolument was?
May 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Remember when you didn’t know what an emolument was?
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Wanna see Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel THIS SUNDAY at the Dakota? Hit repost for a chance to win a pair of tickets!
May 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Wanna see Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel THIS SUNDAY at the Dakota? Hit repost for a chance to win a pair of tickets!
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since no one wants to make any changes to allow women in country radio to have success without first doing a duet or two with a very boring mediocre man I say, to the women of country who want airplay, use the shit out of those boring ass men, get your platforms & book your tours & return no favors🙃
March 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
since no one wants to make any changes to allow women in country radio to have success without first doing a duet or two with a very boring mediocre man I say, to the women of country who want airplay, use the shit out of those boring ass men, get your platforms & book your tours & return no favors🙃
@natalieweiner.bsky.social: "The Next Women of Country deserve more than that patronizing title, just as we all — cis women, nonbinary people, trans men and women — deserve to be seen and heard and taken seriously all year round."
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Women's History Month and You
The most wonderful time of the year (????)
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March 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
@natalieweiner.bsky.social: "The Next Women of Country deserve more than that patronizing title, just as we all — cis women, nonbinary people, trans men and women — deserve to be seen and heard and taken seriously all year round."
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Because one of the hats I wear is 'researcher with expertise in milk, lactation, & breastfeeding' I encounter folks who think breastfeeding is more important than vaccination...
Yes, I am about to launch a
Yes, I am about to launch a
a man in a suit and tie is saying `` chaos grenade '' while standing in an office .
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is saying `` chaos grenade '' while standing in an office pretending to throw said grenade.
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March 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Because one of the hats I wear is 'researcher with expertise in milk, lactation, & breastfeeding' I encounter folks who think breastfeeding is more important than vaccination...
Yes, I am about to launch a
Yes, I am about to launch a