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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Heri Madagascar is crowdfunding a loan on Kiva — Let's get them to 25% today! This is a megaloan, which will help thousands of people. Here's an article from Scientific American about the importance of solar power. www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-... www.kiva.org/invitedby/ju...

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How solar became the cheapest form of energy in the world

Here are four reasons solar energy has seen a meteoric rise in recent years

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Caucused last night. It was 15 degrees. They finally just let everyone in and had us register in the rooms, because the lines were so long it would have taken over an hour to register people at the door.

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Update from yesterday’s sit-in!

Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

I’m with other Minnesota clergy staging a sit-in. Target must 1) demand ICE out of Minnesota; 2) refuse to allow ICE stage in their parking lots; 3) demand that Congress defund ICE; 4) demand that Jonathan Ross be prosecuted.

A woman in a wool coat and a clergy stole sits in a corporate waiting room.

A panoramic photo showing about 50 clergy in a corporate waiting room.

Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Snake Eater, by @tkingfisher.com, got a positive review in today’s Wall Street Journal. So that’s one bright spot.

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

I’m participating in this boycott. It’s important to show big corporations that there are consequences for undermining democracy and rule of law. Get more info here: weaintbuyingit.com?utm_source=i...

The text reads “We Ain’t Buying It.” Below the text, a raised arm is holding a megaphone.

Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

@trishlambert.bsky.social Happy Birthday!! Love living vicariously through your adventures! Here’s to many more!

Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Hey!! @support.bsky.team! What on earth is going on? Why is @sarahkendzior.bsky.social suspended? Why haven't you responded to her questions? This is NOT a good look. Everyone who doesn't already subscribe to Sarah Kendzior on substack should remedy that right now: substack.com/@sarahkendzior

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Sarah Kendzior | Substack

Author of THEY KNEW, HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT, THE VIEW FROM FLYOVER COUNTRY and THE LAST AMERICAN ROAD TRIP.

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Olusheno is crowdfunding a loan on Kiva. They have an excellent repayment history. In addition, this kind of investment in Africa is an important step in bringing renewable energy to everyone. www.kiva.org/invitedby/ju... This article from The Economist gives some context. archive.li/2AHpU

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

I was number 100 this morning. We had city council and school board on the ballot.

A woman stands in front of a sign reading “Vote here.” The sign has red white and blue borders and an American flag flying from it. She has a red “I voted” sticker on her shirt.

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

I participated in a “Health Care Nightmare” press conference yesterday. Allina is closing clinics, which was the presenting issue, but we also called out the increasing costs as one of our largest insurers has pulled out of the state exchange, the GOP is abolishing subsides.

A group of about 30 people, some wearing Halloween costumes, are standing in front of an Allina Health Clinic. Many are holding signs protesting against the cost and unavailability of healthcare. Several are in clerical collars, indicating a religious office.

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I solved the Wednesday 10/15/2025 New York Times Daily Crossword in 14:34!

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Had a great time catching up with @jm-soccer.bsky.social today! It’s been way too long. Also, he showed me this truly epic historical marker.

A man and a woman are facing the camera and smiling. They are outdoors in a residential area.

A historical marker which goes into a lot of detail about a very insignificant visit to the area by President Taft. It gives the full text of his remarks, the number of cars in his motorcade, and notes that he sipped a glass of lemonade, among many other trivial things.

Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I dont usually share Kiva loans, but this one is different. Albedo Solar is trying to raise another $125K, which is a lot more than usual. Please read their story and consider chipping in.

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Go put this on your to-be-read list now! It’s ok if you have to read the prequel first. You have time.

Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

These are beautiful. I love how they break expectations while being recognizable. Kind of like Jay Johnstone, but in a totally different direction.

Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

ideas.lego.com/s/p:6d7f7a00... It’s Jane Austen’s 250th this year, and this Pemberly build is in the LEGO Ideas competition. If they get 10,000 votes, it can be offered as an official kit. Please register and vote, it’s already 20% there!

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Pemberley - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Presenting Pemberley—the stately home of Mr. Darcy, brought to life in LEGO as described in Pride and Prejudice, one of the most enduring novels of ...

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

This is absolutely my favorite St Anthony tradition! The graduating seniors put on their caps and gowns and go process through the elementary school and all the little kids line the halls and cheer and clap. The big kids all roll their eyes and say it’s cringe, but they are beaming when it’s done.

A line of high school students in blue graduation caps and gowns are entering the local elementary school.

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I just came back from my local Indian store with 40 pounds of rice, about the same in assorted dry legumes, and spices and spice mixes in the largest sizes I could find. I’ll be going to other ethnic stores over the next weeks. I may be overreacting, but I will feed my kids.

Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

This is utterly wild! www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bov...

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I just got a call from my parents. They were watching Wolf Hall on PBS. At some point they looked at each other and said, “If only Juli were here, she could tell us what’s going on.” My life choices are vindicated.

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Had the opportunity to enjoy @thetraecrowder.bsky.social‘s comedy last night. Hilarious and topical. Also, as someone raised in Alabama and living in Minnesota, I could relate to his stories! Highly recommended!!!!

Comedian Trae Crowder, a tall, white man with dark hair and beard, is wearing a black shirt and jeans. He has his left arm around the shoulder of a short white woman with short dark hair and glasses. She is wearing a peach sweater, brown scarf, and grey vest. They are smiling. In the background is a generic mall scene.

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Went to the We Make Minnesota rally at the Capitol today. Rotunda was packed. It was encouraging!

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Went out and saw @reynoldsgareth.bsky.social and @lukehsimmons.bsky.social tonight! Had a blast! These guys are both really funny and also warm and friendly. Gareth promised to tell Pam I love her.

A man in a baseball cap and N95 mask poses with his arm around a smiling woman wearing a cardigan and glasses. Behind them, another man is selling tour merch.

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 21/05/2024

Want an easy way to do some real good in the world? Join me on Kiva and invest in Rosa Estela’s success in El Salvador!

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Juli in MN @julit.bsky.social · 27/09/2023

Reminder that it is now time to find your copy of A Night in the Lonesome October, by Roger Zelazny. Daily readings start Sunday!! (Or buy one if you don’t have one already. Not an affiliate link at my local indie bookstore: www.moonpalacebooks.com/item/U6pkcy2...)

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A Night in the Lonesome October