Senator Scott Jensen Just Blocked Me On Twitter
After a mild exchange on Twitter, my state Senator Scott Jensen blocked me from his Twitter account. I am a constituent. Read how it went down.
Minnesota Is 3rd-Fastest Warming State
Minnesota is the third-fastest warming state in the Union, according to a new report by Climate Central.
Marcus & Michele Bachmann Solve Marriage
What makes Marcus and Michele Bachmann so virulently anti-gay? The truth hurts.
RIP: Minnesota State Government Shutdown
Minnesota Government Shutdown: I’m flying our Minnesota state flag at half-mast in symbolic mourning for the death of our government.
Pawlenty’s Debate Performance Skewered By Colbert
This is pretty funny. Stephen Colbert lampoons Tim Pawlenty’s GOP debate performance.
Minnesota Government Shutdown
This video features parents and grandparents and the caregivers who assist them twenty-four hours a day sharing their feelings on funding for older adult services in the face of a potential Minnesota government shutdown.
Hubert H Humphrey Centennial Reunion & Policy Discussion
On the date of the 100th birthday of former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, Minneapolis City Hall will host a series of discussions about politics and policy that Humphrey has influenced locally and nationally.
The day will conclude with a reunion of former Humphrey staff and Humphrey family members and presentation of Humphrey Liberalism awards to a number of dignitaries who influenced Humphrey or carried on his work.
Young Republican Opposes Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Madeline Koch, a friend and former colleague of mine, testified recently in opposition to SF 1308 in the Minnesota state Senate, a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
RIP: Geraldine Ferraro Vice Presidential Acceptance Speech
Geraldine Ferraro, the first female vice-presidential candidate, picked by Minnesota’s own Walter Mondale as his running mate for his 1984 presidential run, died this morning.