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Paul Schmitz
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Dad, husband, and dog lover. Food & music fanatic, traveler and bibliophile (esp history). Help diverse leaders & groups work better together for greater social impact through Leading Inside Out and Collective Impact Forum. Author: Everyone Leads
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I think it's best for everyone to understand that the unified class project of billionaires right now is to do to white collar workers what globalization and neoliberalism did to blue collar workers.
February 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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From former WaPo publisher Marty Baron himself: yes, this is just as craven & stupid as it appears.
Recommended reading for anyone trying to wrap their head around today’s WaPo news

www.linkedin.com/posts/mabaro...
February 4, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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February 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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Again, I know everyone wants to yell at The Democrats & Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jefferies, but there are 10-25 people in Washington who could literally end all of this tomorrow, & none of them are Democrats, & they continue to get 24/7 free passes for being absolute oath-violating cowards. Focus.
Yes, we’re looking at you, Lisa Murkowski & Susan Collins & Thom Tillis, you absolute oath-violating cowards.
These 5 people could caucus with the Democrats, giving them a majority & firmly opposing the fascism, any time. It might be nice for an enterprising journalist to ask them why they keep not doing this every day as the crimes & corruption continue & John Thune refuses to fulfill his oath of office.
February 4, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's bigger than basketball.
February 4, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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What does Giannis Antetokounmpo REALLY want?

“If you ask me what do I really want, deep down in my heart?“

Yes, Giannis.

He tells you, in an emotional ode to Milwaukee and the #Bucks

www.jsonline.com/story/sports...
What does Giannis Antetokounmpo want? He wants to retire with the Milwaukee Bucks
In an exclusive interview, Giannis Antetokounmpo revealed what he truly wants in an emotional ode to the city of Milwaukee and Bucks fans.
www.jsonline.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Thank you @jimowczarski.bsky.social and tired of all the national media folks. Hoping he does retire here (and win some more championships)
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 AM
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Three rules in FBI firearm training:

1. Always point your weapon downrange
2. Do not point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot
3. Don’t put your finger on the trigger unless you intend to shoot

Guns are not for threatening compliance for unarmed people doing things you don’t like
happening this morning in Minneapolis -- ICE agents drawing guns on observers. I reiterate again that it is only a matter of time before DHS kills more innocent people in Minnesota. Congress needs to shut this shit down right now.
February 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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This hasn’t received nearly enough attention:

Republicans just passed a law to pack Utah’s Supreme Court after it ruled against their congressional gerrymander.

Cox could appoint two more justices before the court hears the GOP’s latest appeal to preserve their gerrymander
Utah governor signs bill adding justices to state Supreme Court as redistricting appeal looms
Once the new seats are filled, Gov. Spencer Cox will have appointed five of the seven justices.
www.nbcnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
From the journalist and author on one of best books about these issues
February 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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Apple Has Fallen Far From the Tree
January 30, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Los Angeles

KEITH PORTER'S LIFE MATTERED TOO
January 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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NYT Editorial from before the 2024 election.

Trump at least did not hide his intentions

And The NYT in news pages and opinion pieces (separate teams) extensively documented this well before the election
January 31, 2026 at 1:14 PM
And many on Left will blame Dems…
👀 Every Senate Democrat + Collins and Murkowski just voted for the Bernie Sanders amendment to repeal the $75 billion in additional ICE funding under Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” The measure failed 49-51.
January 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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(maybe big competitive opportunity for a chatbot that resists manipulation and other fakery /Craig)
January 30, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Yeah this is what Jeff Bezos is spending him money on while destroying the Washington Post and firing 16k workers!
January 29, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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So, incredibly, the White House has chosen to escalate in blue Minnesota and retreat in Maine to protect a vulnerable GOP Senator.

It's confirmation that Trump-Vance-Miller view ICE as a partisan govt-backed militia to attack blue America while propping up their regime. 1/
January 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Does this mean a federal invasion and occupation of Texas is forthcoming?
The level of fraud in Texas is alarming.
January 29, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." https://to.pbs.org/3LRVzZd
U.S. cardinal urges defunding of ICE: 'We need to see what's happening in front of us'
One of the country’s highest-ranking Catholic leaders, and a top ally of Pope Leo, is sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement, calling ICE a “lawless organization." Card...
to.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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Good neighbors stand by each other. Minnesota, we love you. Find ways to help our neighbors here:

https://wisdems.org/get-involved/ways-to-help-minnesota/
January 29, 2026 at 12:58 AM
When Democrats tried to increase minimum wages and 2 senators blocked it did Democrats fail or not care or were they sabotaged by two of their own? I see people complain about Dems when 95% of them vote for what people want…blame the 5% not the vast majority who are vote for policies we want
January 28, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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“What we are seeing is the weakness of strong states. Regimes that rely on repression face a challenge: The more force they deploy, the more they risk exposing their own brutality to politically persuadable observers. Overreach doesn’t just project strength; it also undermines legitimacy.” Gift link
Opinion | We’re Seeing the Weakness of a Strong State
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:55 PM
My Senator
January 28, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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From MN today,

ICE agent tells protestor, “You raise your voice, I ERASE your voice”

These people are power tripping
January 27, 2026 at 10:29 PM