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New Orleanian in spirit.
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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
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Minnesota is the best of us.
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Winning in the freezing cold. Warms the heart.💜
I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
this photo. minneapolis. 💜

📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
January 23, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
this photo. minneapolis. 💜

📷️ Alex Kormann/Star Tribune
January 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Grateful.
January 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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RIP to one of the greatest American rock musicians of all time, Bob Weir. One more Saturday night, my friend.
Grateful Dead – One More Saturday Night (Tivoli Concert Hall 4/17/72) | Meet Up At The Movies 2022
YouTube video by Grateful Dead
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
January 8, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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"Renee was one of the kindest people I’ve ever known,” her mother said. “She was extremely compassionate. She’s taken care of people all her life. She was loving, forgiving and affectionate. She was an amazing human being.” www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
‘She was an amazing human being:’ Mother identifies woman shot, killed by ICE agent
Renee Nicole Good, 37, lived in the Twin Cities with her partner.
www.startribune.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Members of Congress: stop posting online and APPEAR, PHYSICALLY on the steps of the Capitol to decry this unconstitutional violation of domestic & international law. SHOW THE PEOPLE the level of danger we are facing as a country.
@housedemocrats.bsky.social
@senatedemocrats.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 PM
What’s that I feel? State pride?

We’re going to win.
Indiana Senate rejects Trump-backed redrawing of congressional maps
Indiana voters will not face new congressional districts in 2026 as the state Senate rejects GOP-friendly maps. Trump's pressure fails.
www.wishtv.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
INDIANA!
December 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
“Those who live by electronics, die by electronics. Sic semper tyrannis.”

Kurt Vonnegut, Player Piano

One of my favorite Vonnegut books—happy birthday to Kurt, a human being.

#booksky
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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November 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race, NBC News projects. nbcnews.to/4nIzNUC
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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i want to repeat this: mamdani and spanberger have run similar campaigns tailored to their respective electorates and it is maddening to watch political journalists attempt to create some broad contrast where none exist
the other thing about this is that there is no reason to pit these candidates against each other? each are good fits for their respective electorates and each shows the value of vigorous campaigns focused on the stated material problems of voters.
November 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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I know a thing or two about SNAP because President Biden appointed me to work in the office that oversees that program at USDA.

You should know that people are going to go hungry this month because the Trump White House deliberately chose to withhold their benefits.
October 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“One statewide survey found that a majority of Hoosiers — about 53% — oppose early redistricting, compared to just 34% who support it.”
October 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Indiana governor summons lawmakers for redistricting session amid national GOP pressure

indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/27/i...
Indiana governor summons lawmakers for redistricting session amid national GOP pressure • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Gov. Mike Braun announced a special legislative session to redraw Indiana’s maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This op-ed against redistricting from former Indiana Gov Mitch Daniels comes one day after Indiana Senate Republicans shared they did not have the votes to redraw maps this year.
"Their duty is to the citizens and the future of our state, not to a national political organization or a temporary occupant of the White House," Republican and former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels said. "And doing the right thing, by the way, really would be its own reward."
Opinion | I want the GOP to keep control of the House. But not this way.
My fellow Indiana Republicans shouldn’t cave to White House pressure to redistrict.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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"Their duty is to the citizens and the future of our state, not to a national political organization or a temporary occupant of the White House," Republican and former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels said. "And doing the right thing, by the way, really would be its own reward."
Opinion | I want the GOP to keep control of the House. But not this way.
My fellow Indiana Republicans shouldn’t cave to White House pressure to redistrict.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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the president has destroyed the east wing of the white house without so much as a word of input from anyone else to build a royal ballroom paid for with bribes
NEW: After The Washington Post reported Monday on the demolition of the "East Wing facade," a new picture obtained by Law Dork that was taken on Tuesday shows that a substantial portion of the entirety of the East Wing has been demolished.
October 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Yay—so glad this is moving forward!
Ryan Coogler says he’s rebooting ‘The X-Files’ for his mom, a major fan of the show, and she’s already read some pages: ‘She’s fired up.’
Ryan Coogler Is Rebooting The X-Files for His Mom
Ryan Coogler says he’s rebooting ‘The X-Files’ for his mom, a major fan of the show, and she’s already read some pages: ‘She’s fired up.’
www.vulture.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM