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Kerg
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Midwestern tech dork. I spend most of my time reading science fiction, playing board games/TTRPGs.
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Leader Thune just called 22 million Americans a "fraction of a fraction." We think lowering healthcare costs for 22 million Americans is much more than that, Senator.
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Think back to how you felt a year ago when Trump was reelected.

Now think about how you feel after last night's election.

You volunteered. You went to protests. You didn't check out.

You put in the work required for our democracy — and it's paying off.

Remember this.
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Thune has held Senate leadership roles during the three longest shutdowns. How can we trust him to effectively run Congress or represent the people of South Dakota?
October 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow embodied what a journalist should be: someone who holds power to account instead of capitulating to it.

Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.
October 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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when you literally control all of the branches of government… #satire
October 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Man, the apathy is hitting strong today. Really want to lean into some bad habits for some cheap dopamine.
September 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Ha ha ha, apparently, even Steam could not prep for the fervor of people who want #Silksong. Probably for the best, I should be productive today before getting completely absorbed by the next charming chapter of #HollowKnight
September 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Across the vastness of this vapid space
I long to find a quiet place
Where we who gaze and scroll too long
Will find relief in quiet calm
Away from posts that seem to jerk
From fun, to tragic, banal, to work
While these apps, my attentions grasp
I think it's time to go touch grass
August 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Brain just won't turn off tonight. Can we just shut down, is that acceptable? How is there simultaneously so much to do and no need to stay up and do the things.
July 17, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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What began as a people-powered rebellion has been co-opted by the very institutions it sought to disrupt. Crypto’s promise of decentralization is now under siege by Wall Street and government control. Check out the latest opinion piece by @rehmansiddiq.com

Do you agree?
From Satoshi to BlackRock: The Betrayal of Crypto’s Decentralized Revolution
What began as a people-powered rebellion has been co-opted by the very institutions it sought to disrupt. Crypto’s promise of decentralization is now under siege by Wall Street and government control.
www.youthobserver.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars who refuse to show their faces will arrest you because of the color of your skin or even because you spoke out against Trump. And Republicans in Congress just boosted their funding. Call it what it is. It's fascism.
July 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Loneliness is the root cause of so many of the mental health crises in our society. It’s time to stand up to the way that Big Tech has tried to put their algorithms in the middle of all our social interaction.
July 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Good luck
June 25, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Things feel heavy today. They might feel lighter or heavier tomorrow. But for today, I think it's OK to put a few things down for a couple of hours.
June 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Well done to the people of Brookings and beyond! We had over 550 people from all over the area, join together this afternoon to say "No Kings!" in america. It was wonderful to see everyone join together peacefully, energetically, and passionately for democracy!
June 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Some great insight here, good to take a step back and think about, "How does the administration think/want us to react and why?"
youtu.be/9ChIo3Ubdbo?...
Why I’m so Mad Right Now
YouTube video by hankschannel
youtu.be
June 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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NO KINGS Rapid City!
Founders Park, 1510 W Omaha St.
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
mobilize.us/s/UFxzOo

NO KINGS Sioux Falls!
Minnesota Ave
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
mobilize.us/s/ch8ROl

NO KINGS Pierre!
Capitol Building
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
mobilize.us/s/B1Cd1m
June 9, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Here is a community refresher on the Natl Guard that I co authored in 2020. Even more relevant today. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Copy of A Civic Refresher with the National Guard: Discussion Guide on Community Safeguarding
A Civic Refresher with the National Guard: Discussion Guide on Community Safeguarding This guide will help you 1) create and moderate an educational event 2) invite elected officials in Congress, yo...
docs.google.com
June 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Really Sen. Thune? Did you forget that there are jobs that don't offer health insurance? Talk about being out of touch with South Dakotans.

Contact Senators Thune and Rounds and tell them to stop trying to take away people's health insurance.

www.newsweek.com/republican-s...
Republican senator says "best health care is a job" in response to cuts
The ongoing budget debate has profound implications for families and individuals dependent on Medicaid and other support programs.
www.newsweek.com
June 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Remember to join us on Facebook Live over the next few weeks as we "Get to Know Your State Legislators". This week we'll hear from Senator Jamie Smith and Representative Nicole Uhre-Balk.
May 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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🔔UPDATE🔔

Rep. Nicole Uhre-Balk's "Get to Know Your Legislator" Facebook Live has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 22nd at 1pm CT.

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May 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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MURPHY: You've read the SCOTUS decision. Does it not require you to facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia?

NOEM: The Trump admin is complying with all court orders

M: You're a defendant in the case!... the discussion ends when SCOTUS rules 9-0... that is incredibly chilling for balance of powers
May 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Trump wants to cut $721 million from the USDA's Rural Development program. This will take funding away from broadband, business, and housing loan programs. Donald Trump is HURTING South Dakota's rural towns.

#50501SouthDakota #rural #southdakota #Trump #USDA
May 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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This week marks 100 days of Trump’s disastrous second term. On May 1st, South Dakotans will hold May Day Rallies across the state to stand up for due process, freedom of speech and working families. Check out the list below to find a protest near you.

#MayDay2025 #SouthDakota
April 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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The head of our country’s government is in the early stages of consolidating total power. We must of course reject this, but that is not enough. We have to respond by creating a different and better kind of American politics than we have seen before.
April 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM