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Empathetic- enigmatic - effervescent and open to others ideas with one line in the sand (well maybe a couple) freedom of self
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The children’s picture book, “Strega Nona, An OldTale,” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola penned the book about the Italian “grandmother witch.” (via @mprnews.org)
Strega Nona turns 50 — and her art lives in Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota’s Kerlan Collection is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tomie dePaola’s beloved picture book “Strega Nona,” showcasing the original illustrations and highlighting Minnesota’s unique role in preserving the warmth, artistry and enduring cultural impact of this classic story.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The children’s picture book, “Strega Nona, An OldTale,” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola penned the book about the Italian “grandmother witch.” (via @mprnews.org)
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#ResistanceRoots
Why is Veterans Day on Nov. 11? It was originally Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany ending World War I. The armistice was signed on Nov. 11 and took effect at 11 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. /1
Why is Veterans Day on Nov. 11? It was originally Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany ending World War I. The armistice was signed on Nov. 11 and took effect at 11 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. /1
November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Why is Veterans Day on Nov. 11? It was originally Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany ending World War I. The armistice was signed on Nov. 11 and took effect at 11 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. /1
Why is Veterans Day on Nov. 11? It was originally Armistice Day, commemorating the signing of the armistice between the Allies and Germany ending World War I. The armistice was signed on Nov. 11 and took effect at 11 a.m. — the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. /1
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OMG the Cincinnati Children’s hospital Pastor speaks after being detained for 73 days by ICE and he is a legal U.S citizen & they knew it when they took him & they’ve known it for all 73 days! He said the there are a lot of people in there that are U.S citizens & no crimes ever! 🤬
November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
OMG the Cincinnati Children’s hospital Pastor speaks after being detained for 73 days by ICE and he is a legal U.S citizen & they knew it when they took him & they’ve known it for all 73 days! He said the there are a lot of people in there that are U.S citizens & no crimes ever! 🤬
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Lie all you want, but you can’t fake what people feel every time they check out at the grocery store.
![Two panel graphic depicting SCOTUS exchange between Chief Justice John Roberts and U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer.
First panel (SCOTUS Chief Justice John Roberts): Who pays for the tariffs?
Second panel (U.S Solicitor General D. John Sauer): [translated from legalese]: Americans are paying for most of the tariffs.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kpmduhy3o6voeefbwhrivbyw/bafkreidgxlk3iyieogsfernjqvdekfaj6jbx7r3xztq6rfeylymbf6yooi@jpeg)
November 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Lie all you want, but you can’t fake what people feel every time they check out at the grocery store.
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My favorite!
My favorite!
Dancing in the Moonlight (Original Recording) - King Harvest
YouTube video by KingHarvestMusic
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November 3, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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We asked readers whether young Americans today can still have a better life than their parents. They responded with stories of economic hardship and growing disillusionment with leaders in Washington. n.pr/43EXSnX
The American dream feels impossible for many young voters, who see no political fix
We asked readers whether young Americans today can still have a better life than their parents. They responded with stories of economic hardship and growing disillusionment with leaders in Washington.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:57 PM
We asked readers whether young Americans today can still have a better life than their parents. They responded with stories of economic hardship and growing disillusionment with leaders in Washington. n.pr/43EXSnX
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Now that’s a bath
October 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Now that’s a bath
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Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
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ROLLING STONE: “The current Congress has dropped the pretense of public service altogether… Congress enjoys ultraluxe health care as it fights to gut yours.”
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ROLLING STONE: “The current Congress has dropped the pretense of public service altogether… Congress enjoys ultraluxe health care as it fights to gut yours.”
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Perfect analogy to explain MAGA...
October 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Perfect analogy to explain MAGA...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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While you're contacting Mike Johnson's offices, why not also file a complaint with the Office of Congressional Conduct and the House Committee on Ethics?
#DoYourDamnJob
conduct.house.gov/contact-us/m...
ethics.house.gov/file-a-compl...
#DoYourDamnJob
conduct.house.gov/contact-us/m...
ethics.house.gov/file-a-compl...
October 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
While you're contacting Mike Johnson's offices, why not also file a complaint with the Office of Congressional Conduct and the House Committee on Ethics?
#DoYourDamnJob
conduct.house.gov/contact-us/m...
ethics.house.gov/file-a-compl...
#DoYourDamnJob
conduct.house.gov/contact-us/m...
ethics.house.gov/file-a-compl...
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SNAP benefits are about to lapse for 42 million people, because nothing says “save the children” like starving them.
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
SNAP benefits are about to lapse for 42 million people, because nothing says “save the children” like starving them.
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“Our monthly premium is $443. It’s going up to $2224. We’re kind of in shock. Both of us have worked our whole lives.”
These are the people Burchett & @MarshaBlackburn refuse to help, even as Marge says Republicans should work with Dems to fix this. #TrumpGOPShutdown
These are the people Burchett & @MarshaBlackburn refuse to help, even as Marge says Republicans should work with Dems to fix this. #TrumpGOPShutdown
October 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
“Our monthly premium is $443. It’s going up to $2224. We’re kind of in shock. Both of us have worked our whole lives.”
These are the people Burchett & @MarshaBlackburn refuse to help, even as Marge says Republicans should work with Dems to fix this. #TrumpGOPShutdown
These are the people Burchett & @MarshaBlackburn refuse to help, even as Marge says Republicans should work with Dems to fix this. #TrumpGOPShutdown
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In a win for voters Friday, a federal appeals court rejected a right-wing effort to revive a Republican bid to block Pennsylvania from counting undated or wrongly dated mail-in ballots.🥳 www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Appeals Court Denies GOP Effort to Disenfranchise Pennsylvania Mail Voters
Read more here.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In a win for voters Friday, a federal appeals court rejected a right-wing effort to revive a Republican bid to block Pennsylvania from counting undated or wrongly dated mail-in ballots.🥳 www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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October 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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This is amazing!!
October 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This is amazing!!
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Cartoon by John Darkow.
October 23, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Cartoon by John Darkow.
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Close to a deadline for mailing your ballot, tax return or legal document? To make sure it gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office. n.pr/47ll5Nc
Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it's dropped off
Close to a deadline for mailing your ballot, tax return or legal document? To make sure it gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Close to a deadline for mailing your ballot, tax return or legal document? To make sure it gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office. n.pr/47ll5Nc
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Not sure why the focus is on middle aged women at the No Kings rallies. From my observation, there is a healthy mix of young and old.
But maybe the reason there are so many middle aged women protesting is because we see the future and it looks a lot like the past we struggled to overcome.
But maybe the reason there are so many middle aged women protesting is because we see the future and it looks a lot like the past we struggled to overcome.
October 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Not sure why the focus is on middle aged women at the No Kings rallies. From my observation, there is a healthy mix of young and old.
But maybe the reason there are so many middle aged women protesting is because we see the future and it looks a lot like the past we struggled to overcome.
But maybe the reason there are so many middle aged women protesting is because we see the future and it looks a lot like the past we struggled to overcome.
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🚨NOW: HUNDREDS of NYers flood Foley Square to demand freedom for immigrants detained & an end to ICE raids.
🚫 NO to ICE!
🚫 NO to criminalization!
#ICEOutofNY
🚫 NO to ICE!
🚫 NO to criminalization!
#ICEOutofNY
October 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
🚨NOW: HUNDREDS of NYers flood Foley Square to demand freedom for immigrants detained & an end to ICE raids.
🚫 NO to ICE!
🚫 NO to criminalization!
#ICEOutofNY
🚫 NO to ICE!
🚫 NO to criminalization!
#ICEOutofNY