John Finch🇺🇸
@jbird1848.bsky.social
Historian. Educator. Advocate for democratic constitutionally based government, public education, national health care, social security, women’s rights, and human rights.🇺🇸 🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇱🇲🇽🇵🇦🇺🇦🦋☮️🇺🇳🏳️🌈🇫🇷🇿🇦🇳🇿
“Until I am carried out, I will carry on.” (Madeleine J. K. #Albright)
“Until I am carried out, I will carry on.” (Madeleine J. K. #Albright)
Trump says he is ending immigration protections for Somalis in Minnesota, the US state with the largest Somali community. Many fled the long civil war in their east African country and were drawn to the state’s social programs and are now US citizens. (See ALT text below)
November 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Trump says he is ending immigration protections for Somalis in Minnesota, the US state with the largest Somali community. Many fled the long civil war in their east African country and were drawn to the state’s social programs and are now US citizens. (See ALT text below)
Yes, and so much more is currently missing.
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Yes, and so much more is currently missing.
“There are clear signs that middle-to-low income consumers are struggling: car loan and credit card delinquencies are rising, and grocers report that shoppers are buying cheaper varieties of food. At the same time, the affluent are spending freely,” writes economist Paul Krugman.
October 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“There are clear signs that middle-to-low income consumers are struggling: car loan and credit card delinquencies are rising, and grocers report that shoppers are buying cheaper varieties of food. At the same time, the affluent are spending freely,” writes economist Paul Krugman.
Farm Aid Concert 40 Live from the campus of the University of Minnesota. Thank you CNN for staying live through the entire concert.
September 21, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Farm Aid Concert 40 Live from the campus of the University of Minnesota. Thank you CNN for staying live through the entire concert.
So, what is the Kirk shooting distracting us from, besides the Epstein files? How about this:
Last night, Polish forces shot down 19 Russian drones that invaded Poland’s airspace during a massive Russian air attack on Ukraine.
German chancellor called it a Russian breach of Polish airspace.
Last night, Polish forces shot down 19 Russian drones that invaded Poland’s airspace during a massive Russian air attack on Ukraine.
German chancellor called it a Russian breach of Polish airspace.
September 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
So, what is the Kirk shooting distracting us from, besides the Epstein files? How about this:
Last night, Polish forces shot down 19 Russian drones that invaded Poland’s airspace during a massive Russian air attack on Ukraine.
German chancellor called it a Russian breach of Polish airspace.
Last night, Polish forces shot down 19 Russian drones that invaded Poland’s airspace during a massive Russian air attack on Ukraine.
German chancellor called it a Russian breach of Polish airspace.
Truth and resilience will solve problems in a lasting way. Lies and deceit produce false promises and destruction. When did our leaders stop saying, “We can solve this problem together” and start saying, “Give me all the power and I will solve all the world’s problems”? Have we no faith in ourselves
August 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Truth and resilience will solve problems in a lasting way. Lies and deceit produce false promises and destruction. When did our leaders stop saying, “We can solve this problem together” and start saying, “Give me all the power and I will solve all the world’s problems”? Have we no faith in ourselves
It’s Finally Starting to Make Sense
8/1/25: “Letters…”
#HeatherRichardson: The jobs report seems to have come as a shock to #Trump. (See ALT)
#ChrisTruax: Trump’s wild stories, inability to understand numbers, and inability to place events correctly into a timeline are key signs of #dementia.
8/1/25: “Letters…”
#HeatherRichardson: The jobs report seems to have come as a shock to #Trump. (See ALT)
#ChrisTruax: Trump’s wild stories, inability to understand numbers, and inability to place events correctly into a timeline are key signs of #dementia.
August 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
It’s Finally Starting to Make Sense
8/1/25: “Letters…”
#HeatherRichardson: The jobs report seems to have come as a shock to #Trump. (See ALT)
#ChrisTruax: Trump’s wild stories, inability to understand numbers, and inability to place events correctly into a timeline are key signs of #dementia.
8/1/25: “Letters…”
#HeatherRichardson: The jobs report seems to have come as a shock to #Trump. (See ALT)
#ChrisTruax: Trump’s wild stories, inability to understand numbers, and inability to place events correctly into a timeline are key signs of #dementia.
Beyond the obvious hypocrisy chastised here, I see negative examples of American history that are less likely than ever before to see the light of day in a classroom. Just when American education was starting to face some of the consequences of our national past, we are retreating into denial.
July 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Beyond the obvious hypocrisy chastised here, I see negative examples of American history that are less likely than ever before to see the light of day in a classroom. Just when American education was starting to face some of the consequences of our national past, we are retreating into denial.
“CBS canceled Colbert's show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump– a deal that looks like bribery," the Massachusetts senator wrote on X on Thursday.
July 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“CBS canceled Colbert's show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump– a deal that looks like bribery," the Massachusetts senator wrote on X on Thursday.
Former President Barack Obama: “What’s being asked of us is make some effort to stand up for the things that you think are right. And be willing to be a little bit uncomfortable in defense of your values. And in defense of the country. And in defense of the world that you want to leave…” CNN 7/14/25
July 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Former President Barack Obama: “What’s being asked of us is make some effort to stand up for the things that you think are right. And be willing to be a little bit uncomfortable in defense of your values. And in defense of the country. And in defense of the world that you want to leave…” CNN 7/14/25
🧐Government of a tyrant:
#autocracy
Revolutionary: One who restores people’s power
People’s government: #republic
Democracy: Exercise of power on behalf of the people
US Presidents Washington to Joe Biden: #democrats
US autocratic tyrants: Donald Trump.
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#autocracy
Revolutionary: One who restores people’s power
People’s government: #republic
Democracy: Exercise of power on behalf of the people
US Presidents Washington to Joe Biden: #democrats
US autocratic tyrants: Donald Trump.
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July 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM
🧐Government of a tyrant:
#autocracy
Revolutionary: One who restores people’s power
People’s government: #republic
Democracy: Exercise of power on behalf of the people
US Presidents Washington to Joe Biden: #democrats
US autocratic tyrants: Donald Trump.
(See ALT below for more.)
#autocracy
Revolutionary: One who restores people’s power
People’s government: #republic
Democracy: Exercise of power on behalf of the people
US Presidents Washington to Joe Biden: #democrats
US autocratic tyrants: Donald Trump.
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Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
🧐 For the twin headed #hydra that is American democracy and #capitalism, the sole goal has become to raise the bottom line to make a small #plutocracy very wealthy. There is no concern about how they get there or who gets hurt along the way.
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🧐 For the twin headed #hydra that is American democracy and #capitalism, the sole goal has become to raise the bottom line to make a small #plutocracy very wealthy. There is no concern about how they get there or who gets hurt along the way.
(See ALT below for more.)
July 1, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
🧐 For the twin headed #hydra that is American democracy and #capitalism, the sole goal has become to raise the bottom line to make a small #plutocracy very wealthy. There is no concern about how they get there or who gets hurt along the way.
(See ALT below for more.)
🧐 For the twin headed #hydra that is American democracy and #capitalism, the sole goal has become to raise the bottom line to make a small #plutocracy very wealthy. There is no concern about how they get there or who gets hurt along the way.
(See ALT below for more.)
Chief Justice John #Roberts has some advice for anyone unhappy with the SupremeCourt’s decisions: “It would be good if people appreciated it’s not the judges’ fault that a correct interpretation of the law meant that, no, you don’t get to do this.” In what past century would these have been ok?None!
June 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Chief Justice John #Roberts has some advice for anyone unhappy with the SupremeCourt’s decisions: “It would be good if people appreciated it’s not the judges’ fault that a correct interpretation of the law meant that, no, you don’t get to do this.” In what past century would these have been ok?None!
We are not at war…
Will they tell us when we are at war before it’s over?
When Trump said he liked the “less educated” he was close to identifying those most susceptible to his rhetoric. Those the most influenced by his words are those who are not accustomed to listening carefully. We are at war!!
Will they tell us when we are at war before it’s over?
When Trump said he liked the “less educated” he was close to identifying those most susceptible to his rhetoric. Those the most influenced by his words are those who are not accustomed to listening carefully. We are at war!!
June 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We are not at war…
Will they tell us when we are at war before it’s over?
When Trump said he liked the “less educated” he was close to identifying those most susceptible to his rhetoric. Those the most influenced by his words are those who are not accustomed to listening carefully. We are at war!!
Will they tell us when we are at war before it’s over?
When Trump said he liked the “less educated” he was close to identifying those most susceptible to his rhetoric. Those the most influenced by his words are those who are not accustomed to listening carefully. We are at war!!
Welcome to one man’s war against America. Hopefully, Trump’s vicious attack on American institutions and on the accumulated guaranteed rights of all US citizens will be ended soon. Also, hopefully the protective structure set out by the US Constitution will be strengthened to prevent a reoccurrence.
June 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Welcome to one man’s war against America. Hopefully, Trump’s vicious attack on American institutions and on the accumulated guaranteed rights of all US citizens will be ended soon. Also, hopefully the protective structure set out by the US Constitution will be strengthened to prevent a reoccurrence.
End run for justice. It’s the way things are, but does that make it right? “It’s possible Hennepin County is worried about the political motivations of the prosecutors involved and the possibility of a pardon down the road.” (Qtd in Copyright © KSTP 5 Eyewitness News 2025)
June 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
End run for justice. It’s the way things are, but does that make it right? “It’s possible Hennepin County is worried about the political motivations of the prosecutors involved and the possibility of a pardon down the road.” (Qtd in Copyright © KSTP 5 Eyewitness News 2025)
NEW: The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.
Rev. Michael Pham, who was named bishop of San Diego, California, by Pope Leo in May, wrote a letter about the action on Wednesday.(Newsweek.com6/12/25)
Rev. Michael Pham, who was named bishop of San Diego, California, by Pope Leo in May, wrote a letter about the action on Wednesday.(Newsweek.com6/12/25)
June 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
NEW: The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.
Rev. Michael Pham, who was named bishop of San Diego, California, by Pope Leo in May, wrote a letter about the action on Wednesday.(Newsweek.com6/12/25)
Rev. Michael Pham, who was named bishop of San Diego, California, by Pope Leo in May, wrote a letter about the action on Wednesday.(Newsweek.com6/12/25)
Suspect in Minnesota Attacks Is Detained, Ending Manhunt
A man suspected of assassinating a Minnesota state lawmaker and shooting another was in custody, officials said, ending a two-day manhunt. (The New York Times. Breaking news. 9:45 pm, June 15, 2025)
A man suspected of assassinating a Minnesota state lawmaker and shooting another was in custody, officials said, ending a two-day manhunt. (The New York Times. Breaking news. 9:45 pm, June 15, 2025)
June 16, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Suspect in Minnesota Attacks Is Detained, Ending Manhunt
A man suspected of assassinating a Minnesota state lawmaker and shooting another was in custody, officials said, ending a two-day manhunt. (The New York Times. Breaking news. 9:45 pm, June 15, 2025)
A man suspected of assassinating a Minnesota state lawmaker and shooting another was in custody, officials said, ending a two-day manhunt. (The New York Times. Breaking news. 9:45 pm, June 15, 2025)
They can’t kill our desire to be free!
June 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
They can’t kill our desire to be free!
Despite Warning 30,000 show up for “No Kings”🦋
The Minnesota State Patrol issued a statement at around 11 a.m. “asking the public to not attend today’s planned demonstrations. Despite the warning, an estimated 25,000 - 30,000 people showed up at the Capitol on Saturday afternoon.
(MPRnews.org)
The Minnesota State Patrol issued a statement at around 11 a.m. “asking the public to not attend today’s planned demonstrations. Despite the warning, an estimated 25,000 - 30,000 people showed up at the Capitol on Saturday afternoon.
(MPRnews.org)
June 15, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Despite Warning 30,000 show up for “No Kings”🦋
The Minnesota State Patrol issued a statement at around 11 a.m. “asking the public to not attend today’s planned demonstrations. Despite the warning, an estimated 25,000 - 30,000 people showed up at the Capitol on Saturday afternoon.
(MPRnews.org)
The Minnesota State Patrol issued a statement at around 11 a.m. “asking the public to not attend today’s planned demonstrations. Despite the warning, an estimated 25,000 - 30,000 people showed up at the Capitol on Saturday afternoon.
(MPRnews.org)
Not verified information! This info on the Minnesota Africans United website which has since been scrubbed: Alleged Minnesota political assassin, Vance Boelter, is the CEO of Red Lion Group of the Democratic Republic of Congo and CEO of Praetorian Guard Security Services (Reddit.com). Click ALT.
June 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Not verified information! This info on the Minnesota Africans United website which has since been scrubbed: Alleged Minnesota political assassin, Vance Boelter, is the CEO of Red Lion Group of the Democratic Republic of Congo and CEO of Praetorian Guard Security Services (Reddit.com). Click ALT.
Minnesota House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park home, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife survived the assassin’s attack at their home in Champlin, in what Gov. Tim Walz said appeared to be a targeted act of political violence.
June 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Minnesota House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park home, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife survived the assassin’s attack at their home in Champlin, in what Gov. Tim Walz said appeared to be a targeted act of political violence.
America has been played by its leaders. We know now that the whole week was set up to distract from the eminent attack by Israel on Iran. Clever way to disguise the attack that was “maybe” coming.
June 14, 2025 at 5:48 AM
America has been played by its leaders. We know now that the whole week was set up to distract from the eminent attack by Israel on Iran. Clever way to disguise the attack that was “maybe” coming.
All week there was a feeling of tension building in anticipation of the June 14th protests and the “dictator’s day” parade in DC. Add threats of repression and retaliation in LA that were flowing from the White House command center. Then:
June 14, 2025 at 5:43 AM
All week there was a feeling of tension building in anticipation of the June 14th protests and the “dictator’s day” parade in DC. Add threats of repression and retaliation in LA that were flowing from the White House command center. Then: