My new 2026 calendar showed up on my desk today, and I have to say on this day after Election Day that I feel more hopeful than I have in at least a year.

My father the veteran

Would someone please tell this lap dog it is 83 degrees out?

Even though some people are trying to stop the flow of information and ideas by defunding public media and dismantling the department of education, we will continue to read books, and we will share them, and we shall overcome.

Next up @minnpost.bsky.social is data journalist @shadib.bsky.social!

Fun to hear from new Greater Minnesota reporter @brianarola.bsky.social from @minnpost.bsky.social!

Spending the evening at town hall with my state legislators @emmagreenman.bsky.social and @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social

Lucky to hear from @ag.state.mn.us on how state attorney generals r defending our democracy.

Luv to c this panel of women talking about extreme risk protection orders. Reps from police, city of Mpls & Hennepin County r talking about this lifesaving law that took effect in MN on 1/1/24. Here w/ @momsdemand.bsky.social buddy learning more about how this law is preventing deaths by firearms.

Happy 2 represent @momsdemand.bsky.social at event on extreme risk protection orders. This lifesaving law took effect in MN on 1/1/24 and is preventing deaths due to gun violence.