Reposted by Mike SpangenbergNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 10h"Executions don't just happen, you know, you have to manage them or else it's all very hurried and awkward and looks uncomfortably like a murder." --Daggerbound, T. Kingfisher 116433
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 11hThe appellate court system had stayed this execution today to allow for additional proceedings. John Roberts’s Supreme Court stepped in and said, “nah, kill her tonight.” This is the result. 616175
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergJay Willis @jaywillis.net · 12hThe death penalty is a moral abomination. State-sanctioned barbarism pushed by incompetent morons and sanctioned by the Supreme Court. Absolute ghoul shit. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... 11041881063
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 11hAbsolutely grotesque that we still have executions in this country in 2026 050
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15hThe Supreme Court’s majority gave no reason for its literal life-and-death decision to wipe out an appeals court order issued earlier today and which was, on its face, intended to be temporary in nature. Sotomayor wrote tonight’s dissent. Order and dissent: www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p... 22649161
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 30/09/202623,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 joules. That’s the amount of heat the oceans absorbed in 2025. A number so huge it’s almost meaningless…until you realise it’s roughly 40× humanity’s annual energy use. The ocean is buying us time. We’re running out of it. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comWorld’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy useThe injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification 10359229
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergMatt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The White House accord on AI that was signed by all the big tech oligarchs today misspells United States as “Unites States.” 43966831824
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergYour Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026christ this infuriates me. ACA bridged the gap between my divorce (with loss of spousal benefits) and medicare eligibility. without it, I would not have had access to health care for eight years. 401554236
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Me as a UConn Alum: ”Stewie!!!” Me as a Lynx Fan: “Stewie!!!” 140
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergAaron Blackshear @aaronblackshear.bsky.social · 29/09/2026They averaged ~50K per officer in overtime last year. Ridiculous www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...startribune.comInterim Minneapolis police chief says he inherited a budget ‘mess’Police leaders acknowledged during a City Council budget meeting that overtime was handed out too loosely in years past and said they’re now monitoring it more closely. 1184
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026MPD reports directly to Jacob Frey. This is entirely his responsibility. 13016
Reposted by Mike Spangenbergms. maas @msmaas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Seriously. Living for the day Frey is held accountable for . . . literally anything 26613
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergVince Mpls @vincempls.bsky.social · 28/09/2026#OnThisDay Sept 28 1955: The last baseball game is played at Nicollet Park, as the Minneapolis Millers win the Junior World Series 9-4 against the Rochester Redwings. Next season the Millers played at new Met Stadium in Bloomington, and Nicollet Park at 31st Street is demolished. 5377
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026With all the caveats of what lawn signs are (and aren't), Anders Folk has a noticeably high saturation in Ward 13. Runs the gamut from folks who seem to be Jacob Frey Dems to straight up Republicans. Obviously not surprised he's stronger here but a little surprised by volume. 000
Reposted by Mike Spangenbergtaylr @taylordahlin.com · 28/09/2026mukhtar ibrahim, founder of the sahan journal, and ubah ali, a former WCCO reporter, have just launched the somali brief, an independent media outlet where somali americans can tell their own stories www.thesomalibrief.comthesomalibrief.comThe Somali BriefThe Somali Brief is a digital-first media platform covering the stories shaping Somali American life. 624590
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergZach Everson @zacheverson.com · 24/09/2026Don Jr.-backed drone-parts manufacturer congratulates Eric Trump-backed drone manufacturer on winning a DoD contract. 671266549
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergTeam Ilhan @teamilhan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Everywhere you look, there are people fighting to make Minnesota the incredible state it is. And we need to keep it that way. Let’s reelect @keithellison.bsky.social to continue being the people’s lawyer. 03315
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergPeter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Eleven days before the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, Egypt's intelligence chief made a secret mission to Israel to warn officials of a possible assault. He was on the ground just 67 minutes, so intent he had to come in person. Vivian Salama has the receipts. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...theatlantic.comEgypt’s Warning to IsraelCairo’s intelligence chief visited Tel Aviv shortly before October 7 with a dire message about Gaza. 29336200
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergDavid Brauer @dbrauer.net · 26/09/2026Trying to keep myself accountable for working 3 doorknock shifts a week through Election Day. That’s one reason I’m posting here — another is so you can join me! (The other 2 shifts next week are here: bsky.app/profile/dbra...) 1235
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergAstra Taylor @astra.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Forget grandiose talk of curing cancer - this is what AI is actually doing to healthcare. In the words of one cardiologist: “it’s bots fighting bots, agents fighting agents, a horrible dystopic future nobody wants to live in.” 282158854
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 26/09/2026Class solidarity.hollywoodreporter.comThe Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing "political" content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing. 642162612
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergSanctuary Supply Depot @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Please help. People's needs always increase this time of year but this year is even greater than usual, and when we run out of tents people are sleeping unsheltered. Finances are tight for everyone but how far are any of us from homelessness? 08180
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergWilly Lee (they/them) @advicepig.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Twin Cities, do you have men in your life who you could bully into going through their closet and donating clothes and shoes they don't wear? We are low on men's clothes at @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social drop off locations here linktr.ee/sanctuarysup...linktr.eesanctuarysupplydepot Official: Instagram, Facebook | LinktreeMutual aid group in Mpls getting basic necessities to our houseless neighbors 510063
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026What a terrific roundup of Fall activities from @racketmn.com racketmn.com/fall-arts-gu...racketmn.comFall Arts Guide 2026 - RacketIt's another stacked season of concerts, festivals, movie series, art shows, Oktoberfests, DOGtoberfests, and Halloween happenings. 082
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergDaniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 24/09/2026I don't have time to write more, but ICE is working to remove people to third countries in violation of D.V.D. v. DHS. I've been up since 5:20 A.M. working with two other attorneys to prevent our client from being shipped out. If you rep someone at risk of third country removal, check on them NOW 2722961005
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergDaniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 24/09/2026started the day at the St. Paul courthouse moving a friend for admission to federal court. ended the day by staying at work until 9pm to file an emergency habeas petition because ICE wants to deport a father before we can do anything about it. this is why need more attorneys to do this work. 16628110
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergElizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 23/09/2026Since Trump took office, the richest 0.1% of Americans have gained more than 8,000 TIMES as much wealth as the bottom 50% of households. 55780327
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergKeith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I sued the insulin cartel and cut the cost of insulin from hundreds per month to just $35. That’s making life more affordable. If you don't think you can make life more affordable, you shouldn't be running, Ron. 112343
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Macintosh Performa circa 1994. The CD-ROM was a *huge* deal. It could play Full Motion Video (FMV)! 010
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergSoren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026As a reminder, the BET is set to vote on the City’s maximum levy for next year’s budget at their next meeting, tomorrow Wednesday, Sept 23, more information here: lims.minneapolismn.gov/Board/Agenda...lims.minneapolismn.gov 0172
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergSoren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Minneapolis residents work hard while property taxes keep increasing, it’s the City’s responsibility to make sure our tax dollars are spent and managed well. 1211
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergSoren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We must contend with the reality that without meaningful reform to the MPD and the needed financial oversight of the department, we will continue to see budget shortfalls and property taxes will continue to go up as a result. 1244
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergSoren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This pattern is resulting in massive overspending by the department and significant budget shortfalls for the City. 1173
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergSoren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 23/09/2026On Friday, three members of the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) released a letter expressing concern about a pattern of unsustainable and unaccountable spending within the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). 26930
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Jacob Frey is responsible for MPD and its spending 060
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Karin Birkeland and the All of Minneapolis crew will find a way to defend MPD and Jacob Frey in their next newsletter 020
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Also psyched for the "Prosecute Ice Vote Frazier" lawn sign to arrive 😉 0110
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Happily made a contribution to @cedrickfrazier.bsky.social and now bracing for the inevitably egregious way @actblueorg.bsky.social behaves with my contact info. Sigh... 270
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We had the opportunity to see the tapestry in Bayeux a few years ago. Photography was absolutely prohibited there (though I thought it was for flash exposure), so I’m a little surprised it was ever allowed in London. 110
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Me, age 15: Weezer rocks <30 years elapse> My kid, age 15: Weezer rocks 071
Mike Spangenberg @mikespangenberg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Request for tech help! We’re going to see Weezer tonight, but the terrible Ticketmaster app is showing the tickets as a “past event” so I can’t pull them up. Anyone ever dealt with this?? 110
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergSteve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026NYT - Two men deported to Equatorial Guinea by the Trump administration were hooded, bound, beaten with guns and shoved down a flight of stairs recently by police officers at a remote hotel where immigrants are being held indefinitely. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/wo...nytimes.com 3233139
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergWes Burdine @wesburdine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Btw Keith’s campaign is holding a meet and greet on the Black Hart patio this Sunday at 1130am. More details to come 19519
Reposted by Mike Spangenbergtaylr @taylordahlin.com · 17/09/2026indigenous dancers in minneapolis city hall goes so hard. the shadows being created is so cool and love to see the people’s city hall welcoming the people thank you @jchavezmpls.bsky.social 019847
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergGillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 17/09/2026After a closer look at the IG report, here are the clues I found indicating an "Alligator Alcatraz" cover-up. FWIW, I don't think the DHS OIG was in the conspiracy, I think they were in way over their heads. prospect.org/2026/09/17/a...prospect.orgAlligator Alcatraz’s Tiny Cages Were Likely Even Tinier - The American ProspectAppalling as photos showing phone booth–sized cages at the Florida camp are, the truth is likely much worse. 8386158
Reposted by Mike SpangenbergBen Schleuss @benschleuss.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Every once in a while we just have to say it. 031