Tom Evers
@tevers.bsky.social
Hopeful skeptic engaged in community through action and words. A human being here and now.
This article captures the core problem of fraud and theft of public resources. While I am troubled by the depth of fraud within Minnesota, it stems from years of slashing government oversight. The blame for alleged fraud in Minnesota belongs to conservatives open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...
The blame for alleged fraud in Minnesota belongs to conservatives
Privatization and a lack of oversight creates a vicious cycle.
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January 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
This article captures the core problem of fraud and theft of public resources. While I am troubled by the depth of fraud within Minnesota, it stems from years of slashing government oversight. The blame for alleged fraud in Minnesota belongs to conservatives open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...
We can defeat fear. Wise words - and a call to action.
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F*ck ICE
A Chef's Perspective...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
We can defeat fear. Wise words - and a call to action.
open.substack.com/pub/siouxche...
open.substack.com/pub/siouxche...
“Great entrepreneurs don’t panic, they pivot” Houston White
December 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
“Great entrepreneurs don’t panic, they pivot” Houston White
Bertrand Russell, at 89 years old, to Sir Oswald Mosley, a man most famous for founding, in 1932, the British Union of Fascists.
I'm all for civil discourse. But everyone can and should draw a line at who they will talk to.
Notice that Russell did not demean himself with incivility, either.
I'm all for civil discourse. But everyone can and should draw a line at who they will talk to.
Notice that Russell did not demean himself with incivility, either.
September 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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An idea:
August 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
An idea:
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Want 2 free tickets to see rock 'n' roll comic Dave Hill TOMORROW night at the Parkway? Hit repost for a chance to win!
August 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Want 2 free tickets to see rock 'n' roll comic Dave Hill TOMORROW night at the Parkway? Hit repost for a chance to win!
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Last night on our way home this block on Bryant had 4x as much bike traffic as car traffic.
At 9pm on a weeknight.
Build it (a network of protected bike infrastructure) & they will bike.
At 9pm on a weeknight.
Build it (a network of protected bike infrastructure) & they will bike.
August 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Last night on our way home this block on Bryant had 4x as much bike traffic as car traffic.
At 9pm on a weeknight.
Build it (a network of protected bike infrastructure) & they will bike.
At 9pm on a weeknight.
Build it (a network of protected bike infrastructure) & they will bike.
Attending the MN Council of Nonprofits Fundraising Conference today with hundreds of other people using their talents to improve the world we share.
July 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Attending the MN Council of Nonprofits Fundraising Conference today with hundreds of other people using their talents to improve the world we share.
YES! It's time to imagine the future boldly with power to bring if forward. The complete dismantling of the 20th Century Civil Rights gains requires us to reconstruct the American promise as we did in 1860/70s, 1930/40s, & 1950/60s. A shared 10-year project beyond Presidential cycles.
me, personally? i'd call it Reconstruction.
June 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
YES! It's time to imagine the future boldly with power to bring if forward. The complete dismantling of the 20th Century Civil Rights gains requires us to reconstruct the American promise as we did in 1860/70s, 1930/40s, & 1950/60s. A shared 10-year project beyond Presidential cycles.
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I wish journalists would stop framing political news as wins or losses for politicians or political parties. It’s an abrogation of our mission. Why do we keep doing this? Is the spending bill a win or loss for the American people? Who does it help? Who does it hurt? Is it sound policy? Fiscally?
May 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I wish journalists would stop framing political news as wins or losses for politicians or political parties. It’s an abrogation of our mission. Why do we keep doing this? Is the spending bill a win or loss for the American people? Who does it help? Who does it hurt? Is it sound policy? Fiscally?
English majors and writers for the win!
A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
May 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
English majors and writers for the win!
Vatican to the world: It's a boy! (again).
May 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Vatican to the world: It's a boy! (again).
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There's something rotten in Minneapolis politics. www.southwestvoices.news/posts/theres...
There's something rotten in Minneapolis politics
About the worm in our apple
www.southwestvoices.news
April 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
There's something rotten in Minneapolis politics. www.southwestvoices.news/posts/theres...
Weeping willows are a welcome splash of early spring color
April 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Weeping willows are a welcome splash of early spring color
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this is such good news. i think it is also an opportunity for democrats to state forthrightly that when they win power again everyone responsible for this crime will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law and will face the american people to answer for their lawlessness
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
this is such good news. i think it is also an opportunity for democrats to state forthrightly that when they win power again everyone responsible for this crime will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law and will face the american people to answer for their lawlessness
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Now there's a memorable stat!
"Colleges and universities are among America’s most competitive international exporters. In dollar terms, last year, the United States sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal combined."
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"Colleges and universities are among America’s most competitive international exporters. In dollar terms, last year, the United States sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal combined."
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Opinion | Trump is killing one of our strongest exports
The president wants to balance U.S. trade deficits? He can’t do it without this industry he hates.
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April 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Now there's a memorable stat!
"Colleges and universities are among America’s most competitive international exporters. In dollar terms, last year, the United States sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal combined."
wapo.st/3EvzMCI
"Colleges and universities are among America’s most competitive international exporters. In dollar terms, last year, the United States sold more educational services to the rest of the world than it sold in natural gas and coal combined."
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The Democrats who seek to play ball with the would be dictator in the White House and his team are disqualified as leaders of the party. Now and always. Period. Those who are candidates again must be challenged and defeated. For the country’s sake. There can be no compromises with tyranny.
April 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Democrats who seek to play ball with the would be dictator in the White House and his team are disqualified as leaders of the party. Now and always. Period. Those who are candidates again must be challenged and defeated. For the country’s sake. There can be no compromises with tyranny.
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What they’re doing to social security
April 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
What they’re doing to social security
If you are interviewing someone who is there to defend an indefensible position of the administration - stop starting questions with "Are you concerned that..." The answer is no - they are not concerned. That is the point. Americans are of no concern of theirs.
April 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you are interviewing someone who is there to defend an indefensible position of the administration - stop starting questions with "Are you concerned that..." The answer is no - they are not concerned. That is the point. Americans are of no concern of theirs.
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If Trump issued an Executive Order requiring all newspapers to send articles to the WH for review before publication, would newspapers report it is a “requirement” or “mandate”? Or would the fact it’s preposterously illegal and unconstitutional make right into the lede and headline?
March 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
If Trump issued an Executive Order requiring all newspapers to send articles to the WH for review before publication, would newspapers report it is a “requirement” or “mandate”? Or would the fact it’s preposterously illegal and unconstitutional make right into the lede and headline?
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It’s very discouraging to watch our country slowly re-learn the lessons that led to the end of segregation, among them that people who think they’re racially superior are nearly universally incompetent fools unable to face up to their own deficiencies and putting them in charge is suicide
March 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
It’s very discouraging to watch our country slowly re-learn the lessons that led to the end of segregation, among them that people who think they’re racially superior are nearly universally incompetent fools unable to face up to their own deficiencies and putting them in charge is suicide
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There are many Democrats who don’t agree with some or many of AOC’s policy ideas. But what she gets and more conventional Democrats do not is that political fight can be catalyzing and transformative. You can change the shape of the playing board in ways … www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/p...
Ocasio-Cortez mobilizes Democrats against Schumer plan as colleagues privately urge her to consider primary challenge | CNN Politics
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Thursday that she plans to mobilize her massive base of followers to oppose what she described as an “acquiesce” by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to accept th...
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March 14, 2025 at 2:47 AM
There are many Democrats who don’t agree with some or many of AOC’s policy ideas. But what she gets and more conventional Democrats do not is that political fight can be catalyzing and transformative. You can change the shape of the playing board in ways … www.cnn.com/2025/03/13/p...
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Ukrainian Day at Bass Lake Park (1941)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Pastusnenko, Koshuba, Shai, and Jaseniuk, members of the Ukrainian Folk Ballet of the Twin Cities, entertained with dances while wearing traditional costumes of Zaporozhian Cossacks.
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Pastusnenko, Koshuba, Shai, and Jaseniuk, members of the Ukrainian Folk Ballet of the Twin Cities, entertained with dances while wearing traditional costumes of Zaporozhian Cossacks.
March 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Ukrainian Day at Bass Lake Park (1941)
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Pastusnenko, Koshuba, Shai, and Jaseniuk, members of the Ukrainian Folk Ballet of the Twin Cities, entertained with dances while wearing traditional costumes of Zaporozhian Cossacks.
Source: Hennepin County Library
L to R: Pastusnenko, Koshuba, Shai, and Jaseniuk, members of the Ukrainian Folk Ballet of the Twin Cities, entertained with dances while wearing traditional costumes of Zaporozhian Cossacks.
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“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Dr. Martin Luther King
January 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Dr. Martin Luther King