KedricKillian
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· Mar 16
DOGE took away Adobe Acrobat from Fed workers, causing mass inefficiencies.
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When an issue like this is either lazily or purposely framed as specifically impacting homeowners, while ignoring any impact on renters, it contributes to stereotypes about renters. Do better @startribune.com
Many Minnesota homeowners will see higher than usual tax levy increases, which local officials blame on rising expenses and cost shifts from the state and federal government.
Property taxes are rising across Minnesota. See where homeowners could feel it most.
Homeowners will see higher than usual tax levy increases, which local officials blame on rising expenses and cost shifts from the state and federal government.
bit.ly
November 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
When an issue like this is either lazily or purposely framed as specifically impacting homeowners, while ignoring any impact on renters, it contributes to stereotypes about renters. Do better @startribune.com
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The House has reached 218 signers on the discharge petition to force a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act, which would restore collective bargaining rights for over 1 million federal workers
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The House has reached 218 signers on the discharge petition to force a vote on the Protect America’s Workforce Act, which would restore collective bargaining rights for over 1 million federal workers
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“Minneapolis ward boundaries changed slightly between 2021 and 2025 due to redistricting.”
That’s a major understatement. Ward 3 shedded nearly 10k voters in redistricting. Ward 2 lost 5k voters.
If you’re reporting on voter turnout, either compare with current precinct boundaries or don’t do it.
That’s a major understatement. Ward 3 shedded nearly 10k voters in redistricting. Ward 2 lost 5k voters.
If you’re reporting on voter turnout, either compare with current precinct boundaries or don’t do it.
www.startribune.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“Minneapolis ward boundaries changed slightly between 2021 and 2025 due to redistricting.”
That’s a major understatement. Ward 3 shedded nearly 10k voters in redistricting. Ward 2 lost 5k voters.
If you’re reporting on voter turnout, either compare with current precinct boundaries or don’t do it.
That’s a major understatement. Ward 3 shedded nearly 10k voters in redistricting. Ward 2 lost 5k voters.
If you’re reporting on voter turnout, either compare with current precinct boundaries or don’t do it.
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2008 Obama campaign looked at MS, w its large & potentially huge Black share of the electorate, & calculated they could win if they moved the white vote from iirc 18% Dem to 22% Dem. They polled, they did focus groups, tried all kinds of messages & concluded nothing could get them to 22% of whites
I understand why a lot of white liberals are like, fuck the south, because they think about the people in power who are mostly white conservatives. But that is only because of Jim Crow, voter suppression, a lack of real funding for Dems there
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 AM
2008 Obama campaign looked at MS, w its large & potentially huge Black share of the electorate, & calculated they could win if they moved the white vote from iirc 18% Dem to 22% Dem. They polled, they did focus groups, tried all kinds of messages & concluded nothing could get them to 22% of whites
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Woe betide us, the days of frolic and pedophiling be gone
November 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Woe betide us, the days of frolic and pedophiling be gone
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"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How to lobby Trump with Swiss precision: gifts, gold and gab
How the Swiss broke a diplomatic logjam on tariffs by arriving with tributes fit for a king.
www.axios.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"It was tough to beat Apple, but the Swiss did it." said one administration official.
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
How the Swiss convinced Trump to drop tariffs with gifts of a Rolex desk clock and a 1 kg gold bar.
www.axios.com/2025/11/14/t...
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“It’s going to come to a point” it already has. Multiple tennis players, both men and women, have had stalkers show up at their tournaments or hotels this year, some explicitly because of betting
Jesus Christ.
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“It’s going to come to a point” it already has. Multiple tennis players, both men and women, have had stalkers show up at their tournaments or hotels this year, some explicitly because of betting
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the Strib (finally) published my correction of some funky Frey housing math that was featured in Deena’s profile of him pre-election. better late than never, i suppose
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
the Strib (finally) published my correction of some funky Frey housing math that was featured in Deena’s profile of him pre-election. better late than never, i suppose
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According to a new analysis by Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee, the average American family has paid more than $700 in higher costs per month since Trump took office.
Remember when Trump said he would end inflation on "day one"?
Remember when Trump said he would end inflation on "day one"?
November 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
According to a new analysis by Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee, the average American family has paid more than $700 in higher costs per month since Trump took office.
Remember when Trump said he would end inflation on "day one"?
Remember when Trump said he would end inflation on "day one"?
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During the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, a marble statue of Louis Agassiz fell from 2nd floor of Stanford's Zoology building into main quad.
Professor Frank Angell reportedly quipped:
"Agassiz was great in the abstract but not in the concrete."
The statue was unharmed, returned to its perch...
Professor Frank Angell reportedly quipped:
"Agassiz was great in the abstract but not in the concrete."
The statue was unharmed, returned to its perch...
April 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
During the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, a marble statue of Louis Agassiz fell from 2nd floor of Stanford's Zoology building into main quad.
Professor Frank Angell reportedly quipped:
"Agassiz was great in the abstract but not in the concrete."
The statue was unharmed, returned to its perch...
Professor Frank Angell reportedly quipped:
"Agassiz was great in the abstract but not in the concrete."
The statue was unharmed, returned to its perch...
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Deportations actually _increase_ housing prices because they shrink the construction industry.
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Deportations actually _increase_ housing prices because they shrink the construction industry.
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
The reduction in new houses being built swamps effects from lower demand
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Downtown Minneapolis premier holiday shopping experience then vs now. Young-Quinlan 1962, Dayton's Project 2025.
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Downtown Minneapolis premier holiday shopping experience then vs now. Young-Quinlan 1962, Dayton's Project 2025.
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Federal public health cuts are hurting Columbus, Ohio, but AFSCME members are fighting back. www.afscme.org/blog/afscme-...
AFSCME members in Columbus fight back against public health cuts
In Columbus, Ohio, AFSCME members are fighting federal public health funding cuts.
www.afscme.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Federal public health cuts are hurting Columbus, Ohio, but AFSCME members are fighting back. www.afscme.org/blog/afscme-...
After the University president took a job as a corporate board member for an insurance company. Killed off the General College killed off the men’s tennis program and track and field and give more and more.
The University if Minnesota is not operating like a public institution.
The University if Minnesota is not operating like a public institution.
November 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
After the University president took a job as a corporate board member for an insurance company. Killed off the General College killed off the men’s tennis program and track and field and give more and more.
The University if Minnesota is not operating like a public institution.
The University if Minnesota is not operating like a public institution.
Doctors and nurses and caregivers they make healthcare not executives at United health group or Regents for the University of Minnesota. They’re just trying to get a cut. Everybody just wants a slice of the pie, but people just want healthcare. And nurses and doctors just wanna give it to us.
November 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Doctors and nurses and caregivers they make healthcare not executives at United health group or Regents for the University of Minnesota. They’re just trying to get a cut. Everybody just wants a slice of the pie, but people just want healthcare. And nurses and doctors just wanna give it to us.
Mortgage fraud is such small potatoes compared to what these people are up to
"He is the fourth Democratic official to face mortgage fraud allegations in recent months."
Trump official refers Rep. Eric Swalwell for a federal criminal probe over alleged mortgage fraud
Swalwell is the latest Democrat to face mortgage fraud allegations from Federal Housing Finance Agency head Bill Pulte, who sent a letter to the Justice Department on Wednesday.
www.nbcnews.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Mortgage fraud is such small potatoes compared to what these people are up to
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“Ultimately, between the money she made from her interactions with men and in the food services industry she was able to save up enough money to get braces.”
“Court documents described the party as involving ‘alcohol; cocaine; middle-aged men; and young attractive females.’”
No not Epstein:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
No not Epstein:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
In Matt Gaetz Scandal, Circumstances Left Teen Vulnerable to Exploitation
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
“Ultimately, between the money she made from her interactions with men and in the food services industry she was able to save up enough money to get braces.”
Which side is Blois on? And the StarTribune and their “partners” at Goff Public?
Labor is with the doctors and their contract.
Labor is with the doctors and their contract.
Some whiplash going on in my inbox, and on the front page; either a great deal for the U or a terrible one; depends on whether you are listening to University of Minnesota Physicians, or the University of Minnesota 😳
A bit of a shitshow, to be honest 🤦🏻♂️
www.startribune.com/fairview-uni...
A bit of a shitshow, to be honest 🤦🏻♂️
www.startribune.com/fairview-uni...
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Which side is Blois on? And the StarTribune and their “partners” at Goff Public?
Labor is with the doctors and their contract.
Labor is with the doctors and their contract.
There are a ton of dynamics here. Walz, unions, health care funding, the corporatized U - which is now more of a private/public partnership than a state landgrant institution. So many dollars at stake and all sorts of dominoes for tuition, rankings, and the 2026 elections.
A thread in which I request gossip & speculation abt the Fairview - U Physicians deal
Seems like a disastrous outcome for the U, altho also hard to see what alternatives were even on the table at this pt
My docs are U & I wish I had the kind of relationship where I could text & get their take, heh
Seems like a disastrous outcome for the U, altho also hard to see what alternatives were even on the table at this pt
My docs are U & I wish I had the kind of relationship where I could text & get their take, heh
November 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
There are a ton of dynamics here. Walz, unions, health care funding, the corporatized U - which is now more of a private/public partnership than a state landgrant institution. So many dollars at stake and all sorts of dominoes for tuition, rankings, and the 2026 elections.
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A thread in which I request gossip & speculation abt the Fairview - U Physicians deal
Seems like a disastrous outcome for the U, altho also hard to see what alternatives were even on the table at this pt
My docs are U & I wish I had the kind of relationship where I could text & get their take, heh
Seems like a disastrous outcome for the U, altho also hard to see what alternatives were even on the table at this pt
My docs are U & I wish I had the kind of relationship where I could text & get their take, heh
November 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A thread in which I request gossip & speculation abt the Fairview - U Physicians deal
Seems like a disastrous outcome for the U, altho also hard to see what alternatives were even on the table at this pt
My docs are U & I wish I had the kind of relationship where I could text & get their take, heh
Seems like a disastrous outcome for the U, altho also hard to see what alternatives were even on the table at this pt
My docs are U & I wish I had the kind of relationship where I could text & get their take, heh
The StarTribune is now just selling stories under its masthead and branding to lobbying firms. Goff Public led the effort to privatize prisons.
And if there was ever a time to question Minnesota‘s love of nonprofits, its right now. More than a $1 billion disapeared through nonprofit fraud.
And if there was ever a time to question Minnesota‘s love of nonprofits, its right now. More than a $1 billion disapeared through nonprofit fraud.
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The StarTribune is now just selling stories under its masthead and branding to lobbying firms. Goff Public led the effort to privatize prisons.
And if there was ever a time to question Minnesota‘s love of nonprofits, its right now. More than a $1 billion disapeared through nonprofit fraud.
And if there was ever a time to question Minnesota‘s love of nonprofits, its right now. More than a $1 billion disapeared through nonprofit fraud.
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HUGS
Ken Starr signed an email to Jeffery Epstein with "hugs"
November 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
HUGS
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The Democratic Party does not fear its base. It's leadership, & most members of the caucus assumes that you won't challenge them in primaries over stuff like this. We need to prove them wrong
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Democratic Party does not fear its base. It's leadership, & most members of the caucus assumes that you won't challenge them in primaries over stuff like this. We need to prove them wrong
Ilhan began as a union school nutrition organizer. She has the support of Hakeem Jefferies Gov Walz, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith, and soon all of organized labor. No Democratic Party entity should waste a penny challenging a 4 term leader of the Labor wing of the Democratic Party.
I hope we give no more attention to Reeves' candidacy and instead invest our efforts into ensuring we reelect Congresswoman Omar to the US House of Representatives along with progressive champions across the state for state house, state senate, US house and US senate.
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ilhan began as a union school nutrition organizer. She has the support of Hakeem Jefferies Gov Walz, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith, and soon all of organized labor. No Democratic Party entity should waste a penny challenging a 4 term leader of the Labor wing of the Democratic Party.
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Senate Democrats: what just happened under our current leadership is a total travesty
Also Senate Democrats: i have nothing to say about whether our current leadership may be part of the problem
Also Senate Democrats: i have nothing to say about whether our current leadership may be part of the problem
November 11, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Senate Democrats: what just happened under our current leadership is a total travesty
Also Senate Democrats: i have nothing to say about whether our current leadership may be part of the problem
Also Senate Democrats: i have nothing to say about whether our current leadership may be part of the problem