M Suzanne
@soozed24.bsky.social
Ever-hopeful pragmatist who appreciates history and is appalled by our present state of affairs. Lover of all manner of books (think librarian wannabe); erratic writer and editor.
Failed to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Failing in negotiating lasting peace in Gaza. Now will, inevitably, fail to “run” another nation from a FLA resort. How long will this last?
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January 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Failed to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Failing in negotiating lasting peace in Gaza. Now will, inevitably, fail to “run” another nation from a FLA resort. How long will this last?
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It’s hard to not feel numb by it all - thank you for reminding us: it’s our responsibility to exercise our First Amendment rights
It’s hard to not feel numb by it all - thank you for reminding us: it’s our responsibility to exercise our First Amendment rights
Is It Too Late?
No. But We Must Better Understand the Nature of the Battle
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December 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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It’s hard to not feel numb by it all - thank you for reminding us: it’s our responsibility to exercise our First Amendment rights
It’s hard to not feel numb by it all - thank you for reminding us: it’s our responsibility to exercise our First Amendment rights
Almost-full moon peeks through tree branches
December 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Almost-full moon peeks through tree branches
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VA & NJ voters: make a difference on Nov 4. Show up,
VA & NJ voters: make a difference on Nov 4. Show up,
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November 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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VA & NJ voters: make a difference on Nov 4. Show up,
VA & NJ voters: make a difference on Nov 4. Show up,
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‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out
More than 440,000 Minnesotans will likely lose their SNAP food assistance benefits this weekend if the federal government remains shut down, as it appears it will be. And the impact of losing those be...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out
More than 440,000 Minnesotans will likely lose their SNAP food assistance benefits this weekend if the federal government remains shut down, as it appears it will be. And the impact of losing those be...
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October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
‘Scraping by:’ Minnesota families struggle to find food options with SNAP benefits soon to run out www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
She’s a liberal MN legislator; he’s a conservative. A bike trip brought them together www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
She’s a liberal MN legislator; he’s a conservative. A bike trip brought them together
A handful of Minnesota legislators from opposite sides of the aisle are pairing up to learn more about each other's districts. This comes at a time of deep political polarization and just months after...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
She’s a liberal MN legislator; he’s a conservative. A bike trip brought them together www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
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Outdated laws give presidents sweeping power to use the military at home to suppress protests and make mass arrests in times of war and domestic upheaval. Congress must repeal the Alien Enemies Act, close the loopholes in the Posse Comitatus Act, and reform the Insurrection Act. bit.ly/4oxXJLN
Outdated and Dangerous
Antiquated laws from the 1700s and 1800s give the president tremendous power to use the military at home to quash protests and order mass arrests in times of war and domestic upheaval.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Outdated laws give presidents sweeping power to use the military at home to suppress protests and make mass arrests in times of war and domestic upheaval. Congress must repeal the Alien Enemies Act, close the loopholes in the Posse Comitatus Act, and reform the Insurrection Act. bit.ly/4oxXJLN
Lake Superior to Fifth Avenue: Minnesotans celebrate George Morrison’s ‘Magical City’ in New York www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Lake Superior to Fifth Avenue: Minnesotans celebrate George Morrison’s ‘Magical City’ in New York
A few dozen Minnesotans traveled to New York to celebrate Ojibwe painter George Morrison, as the Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled his first solo exhibition and placed the Minnesota-born artist amon...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Lake Superior to Fifth Avenue: Minnesotans celebrate George Morrison’s ‘Magical City’ in New York www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
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Repeat after me: this is the People’s House
Repeat after me: this is the People’s House
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October 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Repeat after me: this is the People’s House
Repeat after me: this is the People’s House
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October 18, 2025
October 18, 2025
Today, millions of Americans and their allies turned out across the United States and around the globe to demonstrate their commitment to American democracy and their opposition to a president and an ...
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October 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
October 18, 2025
“Who cares”?
Are you serious? Millions of Americans who showed up across the country care deeply.
Are you serious? Millions of Americans who showed up across the country care deeply.
This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around. n.pr/3WIkn7w
Protesters decry Trump administration policies in No Kings rallies across the U.S.
The second wave of mass protests organized by the progressive No Kings network saw protesters unite against President Trump's anti-immigration tactics, slashing of federal programs and other concerns.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:55 AM
“Who cares”?
Are you serious? Millions of Americans who showed up across the country care deeply.
Are you serious? Millions of Americans who showed up across the country care deeply.
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Republicans in charge of Congress have abdicated all responsibility for governing the nation to Trump. There are no checks. There are no balances. No Kings.
October 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Republicans in charge of Congress have abdicated all responsibility for governing the nation to Trump. There are no checks. There are no balances. No Kings.
Hold dear our right to assemble, to speak freely & openly, to petition the government for redress of our grievances, to practice our faith. If you’re sitting on any fences today, get up and practice your First A Rights at a NoKings event near you. We’re at risk of losing them all, friends.
October 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Hold dear our right to assemble, to speak freely & openly, to petition the government for redress of our grievances, to practice our faith. If you’re sitting on any fences today, get up and practice your First A Rights at a NoKings event near you. We’re at risk of losing them all, friends.
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What an intellect, and wit. We’ll miss you, your skills and your beautiful voice, Ms Stamberg.
What an intellect, and wit. We’ll miss you, your skills and your beautiful voice, Ms Stamberg.
NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died
Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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What an intellect, and wit. We’ll miss you, your skills and your beautiful voice, Ms Stamberg.
What an intellect, and wit. We’ll miss you, your skills and your beautiful voice, Ms Stamberg.
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And our fed government shutdown means tens of thousands of kids under 5 can’t access food. Disconnect?
And our fed government shutdown means tens of thousands of kids under 5 can’t access food. Disconnect?
National School Lunch Week - School Nutrition Association
National School Lunch Week The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to p...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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And our fed government shutdown means tens of thousands of kids under 5 can’t access food. Disconnect?
And our fed government shutdown means tens of thousands of kids under 5 can’t access food. Disconnect?
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An original thinker, may her soul rest in peace
An original thinker, may her soul rest in peace
Remembering Susan Griffin, pioneering voice of ecofeminism
Author of over 20 books, Susan Griffin's influential work both named injury and opened a door toward repair.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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An original thinker, may her soul rest in peace
An original thinker, may her soul rest in peace
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Excellent choices!
Excellent choices!
Thinkers, dreamers, doers: Here's who made the 2025 MacArthur Fellow list
A cartographer, a composer, a neurobiologist, and a novelist are among the recipients of this year's "Genius Grants." Each Fellow will receive a no-strings attached award of $800,000.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Excellent choices!
Excellent choices!
Best news in a while
83% of local nonprofit news organizations have increased revenue growth by at least 10% over the last three years, compared to 71% of state and regional publications and 76% of national and global outlets.
Nonprofit news is growing strong — especially local nonprofit news, a new report shows
Nonprofit news outlets of all types are enjoying revenue growth — but those that focus specifically on local news, rather than state, national, or global news, are doing especially well, according to…
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October 8, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Best news in a while