Nathan Petersen-Kindem
@nathanpk.com
Minneapolis-dwelling classical singer, business intel designer, wine collector, performing arts advocate, sci-fi fan, outdoors enthusiast
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Rep. @AOC: I understand that Vance believes shooting a young mother of three in the face three times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, and I do not. That is a fundamental difference between Vance and I. I do not believe that the American people should be assassinated in the street.
January 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Rep. @AOC: I understand that Vance believes shooting a young mother of three in the face three times is an acceptable America that he wants to live in, and I do not. That is a fundamental difference between Vance and I. I do not believe that the American people should be assassinated in the street.
Inspiring scenes from my city, and fantastic commentary by this group of neighbors. Notice how thoughtfully they avoid any appearance of “obstruction” 😂
This morning in Minneapolis, an ICE vehicle got stuck on an icy hill in a residential neighborhood. Agents had to push the vehicles out, some almost slipping in the ice themselves.
January 9, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Inspiring scenes from my city, and fantastic commentary by this group of neighbors. Notice how thoughtfully they avoid any appearance of “obstruction” 😂
I did this. Felt great. Highly recommend.
If you think Frey should back up his words with his actions and instruct his cops to actually enforce *legal and binding trespass orders* from *hospitals and schools*, I would urge you (if you are a Minneapolis resident) to call his office at 612-673-2100.
January 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
I did this. Felt great. Highly recommend.
Nor ever forgive.
The fundamental social contract is broken. No action of this federal government is legitimate, and state officials like @governorwalz.mn.gov need to treat their interventions as presumptively hostile.
The fundamental social contract is broken. No action of this federal government is legitimate, and state officials like @governorwalz.mn.gov need to treat their interventions as presumptively hostile.
It's time to state clearly that if MAGA and Republicans can't condemn any part of this shooting, continue to blame the victim for it, and even hint that it's a just outcome that others "deserve," that's a crossing of the line that the rest of us won't ever be able to forget.
Rep. Randy Fine: "If you impede the actions of our law enforcement as they seek to repel foreign invaders from our country, you get what's coming to you. I do not feel bad for the woman that was involved."
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Nor ever forgive.
The fundamental social contract is broken. No action of this federal government is legitimate, and state officials like @governorwalz.mn.gov need to treat their interventions as presumptively hostile.
The fundamental social contract is broken. No action of this federal government is legitimate, and state officials like @governorwalz.mn.gov need to treat their interventions as presumptively hostile.
I’d really like to see Keith decide to enter the Governor race. Minnesota needs a strong advocate for justice, not a stapler-flinging weathervane.
On the Matter of the Killing of Renee Nicole Good, please know that I’m doing all that I can as fast as I can. I’m not trying to dissuade anyone from sharing their views, post whatever you want. But rest assured that it’s not necessary for anyone to push me to pursue justice.
January 8, 2026 at 7:57 PM
I’d really like to see Keith decide to enter the Governor race. Minnesota needs a strong advocate for justice, not a stapler-flinging weathervane.
Shaving products with cartridges are wasteful and needlessly expensive. I love the Leaf and Henson razors I use, and their new blades are extremely cheap and perfectly recyclable.
This place needs some Innocuous Discourse pronto. Quote this with a take that’s not political or aggressive
January 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Shaving products with cartridges are wasteful and needlessly expensive. I love the Leaf and Henson razors I use, and their new blades are extremely cheap and perfectly recyclable.
Was at a rehearsal for a joyous upcoming concert when I heard that a local church, one with deep connections to the ensemble, has seen their usual Advent Sunday crowds shrink to 10% of their usual size. And for the ones who are going, there is a weekly vigil as volunteers scour the neighborhood 1/
December 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Was at a rehearsal for a joyous upcoming concert when I heard that a local church, one with deep connections to the ensemble, has seen their usual Advent Sunday crowds shrink to 10% of their usual size. And for the ones who are going, there is a weekly vigil as volunteers scour the neighborhood 1/
Local duckling’s persistence pays off! A heartwarming political fable.
i'm told cyndy martin has resigned from ALL of her DFL positions - CD8, CBRC, code of conduct, itasca county DFL, feminist caucus - as of today
she pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide last month
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she pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide last month
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Cyndy Martin Reportedly Resigns From All DFL Positions
Cyndy Martin, the chair of CD8 DFL, has reportedly resigned from all of her DFL party positions as of Friday, December 12. The news broke after another CD8 party official walked into a labor lunch in ...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Local duckling’s persistence pays off! A heartwarming political fable.
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My daughter’s school bus was delayed this morning because armed ICE agents, some masked, were in the middle of 15th Ave in Cedar Riverside. So why wouldn’t ICE just get out of the way when the bus came? Perhaps they were busy harassing Somali-Americans, who are overwhelmingly citizens. But... (1/4)
December 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
My daughter’s school bus was delayed this morning because armed ICE agents, some masked, were in the middle of 15th Ave in Cedar Riverside. So why wouldn’t ICE just get out of the way when the bus came? Perhaps they were busy harassing Somali-Americans, who are overwhelmingly citizens. But... (1/4)
Gandalf agrees this will improve matters.
December 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Gandalf agrees this will improve matters.
Reduce the number of executives by 87% and redistribute their compensation to actual workers
A study by Dayforce shows 87% of executives use AI for work, compared to 57% of managers and just 27% of employees.
I think this explains the massive disconnect we see in how CEOs talk about AI versus everyone else. It also raises the question of how useful it truly is for frontline work?
I think this explains the massive disconnect we see in how CEOs talk about AI versus everyone else. It also raises the question of how useful it truly is for frontline work?
Execs are embracing AI more than their employees are, new research suggests
Research from HR software company Dayforce suggests that executives are leaning into AI far more than their employees.
www.businessinsider.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Reduce the number of executives by 87% and redistribute their compensation to actual workers
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Abolish the Senate
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Abolish the Senate
Rest up this weekend if you don’t have plans. There will be more to do later.
November 8, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Rest up this weekend if you don’t have plans. There will be more to do later.
I’m doing Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito with a wonderfully talented group of people. It’s got themes of friendship, politics, and the struggle of a compassionate nature when confronted with betrayal. It’s got a wonderful cast of singer-actors who are bringing rich insights to their roles. Come see!
Events — Opera Reading Project
www.operareadingproject.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I’m doing Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito with a wonderfully talented group of people. It’s got themes of friendship, politics, and the struggle of a compassionate nature when confronted with betrayal. It’s got a wonderful cast of singer-actors who are bringing rich insights to their roles. Come see!
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All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
His Works Completed, Dick Cheney, Mass Murderer of Iraqis and American Democracy, Dies
As much as the Trumpists claim to disavow the War on Terror, they walk a path paved by the most powerful vice president in U.S. history.
www.thenation.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
All day, many of you have been asking for a Cheney obituary from me. Get ready:
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I’m asking everyone to vote for a new Mayor by Tuesday and rank all 3 of Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton in whichever order you prefer. I’ve worked at City Hall for the last 4 years and from my personal experiences I believe the City desperately needs a new mayor.
Long thread 🧵
Long thread 🧵
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I’m asking everyone to vote for a new Mayor by Tuesday and rank all 3 of Omar Fateh, Dewayne Davis, and Jazz Hampton in whichever order you prefer. I’ve worked at City Hall for the last 4 years and from my personal experiences I believe the City desperately needs a new mayor.
Long thread 🧵
Long thread 🧵
Behold! The comprehensive election summary you needed is at hand! Naomi’s coverage is driven by the values that make a society work. You’ll never get this from the billionaire-owned Strib.
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Behold! The comprehensive election summary you needed is at hand! Naomi’s coverage is driven by the values that make a society work. You’ll never get this from the billionaire-owned Strib.
“The purpose of a system is what it does.”
-Stafford Beer
-Stafford Beer
NEW: Court filings reveal that states using the Trump administration’s untested citizenship verification system to purge voter rolls may be mistakenly flagging eligible voters at an alarming rate, risking the chance of voters being disenfranchised.
Trump’s Voter Citizenship Database Is ‘Flawed’ and Could Lead to Disenfranchisement, Election Administrator Warns
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“The purpose of a system is what it does.”
-Stafford Beer
-Stafford Beer
Comprehensive 🧵 from a former candidate on why we need a change in leadership. Join us!
We’re getting close to election day in Minneapolis, and I’ve figured out who I plan to vote for. I endorse Dr. DeWayne Davis and Sen. Omar Fateh. I also plan to rank Jazz Hampton.
October 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Comprehensive 🧵 from a former candidate on why we need a change in leadership. Join us!
Fantastic stuff, M4TM. We deserve better!
Because we can’t afford a third term of Jacob Frey.
Get the facts about Jacob Frey before you vote: buff.ly/ok2vH4D
Get the facts about Jacob Frey before you vote: buff.ly/ok2vH4D
The Truth About Jacob Frey
Reporting from the Star Tribune shows that Mayor Frey is deleting his calls and texts. The Mayor has no cell phone calls or text data from the ICE action in Minneapolis on June 3rd. He also has none…
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October 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Fantastic stuff, M4TM. We deserve better!
Heyyy @governorwalz.mn.gov can we get this moving at a Minnesota level already? We’re a net loser of federal funding anyway. We can start paying again when Constitutional government is restored.
there’s quite literally no purpose in continuing to pay taxes if they’re going to weaponize them against a majority of people paying them like this
NEW: White House announces it's going to pause, and potentially cancel, $11 billion in infrastructure funding (via the Army Corps of Engineers), specifically citing cities, like New York, represented or led by Democrats. More to come.
October 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Heyyy @governorwalz.mn.gov can we get this moving at a Minnesota level already? We’re a net loser of federal funding anyway. We can start paying again when Constitutional government is restored.
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/2 The Roberts Court 6-3 majority is best understood not as a genuine or legitimate independent adjudicatory body but as a ceremonial adjunct to the Trump government, like a First Lady or a second-born prince in a constitutional monarchy.
October 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
/2 The Roberts Court 6-3 majority is best understood not as a genuine or legitimate independent adjudicatory body but as a ceremonial adjunct to the Trump government, like a First Lady or a second-born prince in a constitutional monarchy.