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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

How does the candidate who was in MN (and often in leadership) while the schemes were established and draining millions of state dollars get away with accusing the one who was away rep'ing us in DC of failing to take on and end the fraud? 🤔

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Are any of the tech billionaires currently chiming in on the dangers of unfettered AI development putting their donations behind politicians who vow to effectively regulate it? afaf.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Don't imagine there are a lot of folks here changing their vote for the $5k windfall. But these figures may come in handy if folks in your socials are tempted...

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sycophants of Google maps haven't changed Lake Ontario to Lake of America yet... Still have the Gulf of Mexico mislabeled Gulf of America though. For the pathetic troll who objected to ^that last night, a better choice: Nayaano-nibiimaang Gichigamiin ("The Five Freshwater Seas") - Anna Heffernan.

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I know it’s hard to watch all these beautiful things be carried away by time and see the wrong things growing in their place. But listen. Listen. We have to be the beautiful things now. It has to be us. It has to be us. Courage.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Question for the group: what's an appropriate non-gendered greeting for a formal letter. I know the person's name but not their pronouns so don't want to presume "Ms." or "Mr.". Seeing recs for Mx. or just using their full name "Dear Jo Smith." Others? Thoughts?

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

HUGE SCIENCE WIN: The Senate's CR will temporarily block OMB's harmful federal grant rule. We need the House to adopt the Senate's CR language and for both chambers to find a solution to prevent this OMB rule from taking effect. Write to your legislators today! agu.quorum.us/campaign/erch20r5

Tell Congress to shut down OMB’s attempt to control federal grantmaking
“Without scientific review at the forefront of decision-making, potential additional outcomes and benefits of proposed scientific research may go unrecognized and public benefits for the U.S. lost.” -AGU’s comment on the proposed OMB rule

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

When worlds sync up: Just finished re-reading @nkjemisin.bsky.social 's Broken Earth Trilogy. Learned today that what this BlueDasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) is doing is called "obelisking" - tipping the body up and wings forward to minimize exposure to direct sun. Cool! (Photo by Miki Long)

Photo of dragonfly perched on barbed wire with head pointing down and body pointing up - wings forward and down by head rather than perpendicular to body as usual.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Is everyone getting prompted to prove their age when they login to @bsky.app now? As lovely as y'all can be, there's no universe where I'm handing a partial SSN, scanned ID, or cc# to rando tech company to prove I'm old enough to engage in witty banter here. You?

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Do at least what you need to do to be able to sleep with yourself at night - whether or not you believe doing it will make a difference.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Enter your zip, get info on every bill at national and local levels that could impact your community and the positions your reps seem to be taking, etc. Nationwide but, for now, works best in Mpls and Chi as they build out agreements for data access. livedemocracy.us

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Live Democracy — Bills your reps are voting on now

Federal, state, and local bills in one feed. Tap Support or Oppose. Your district's signal lands on your representative's desk before the vote.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

"Peggy Flanagan was once associated with a non-profit that accepted donations from groups that her campaign does not accept contributions from" just doesn't strike me as some blockbuster scandal - despite the "attack" ads suggesting it is. 🤷‍♀️

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Like many folks, I've been watching the OMB rule. I did not get that it could hit ALL federal funding disbursed through grants (e.g. SNAP, highway funds, small business resources, utility supports, etc.) Please be sure your non-academic folks know and respond. actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...

actionnetwork.org

Oppose OMB Proposal to Put ALL Federal Government Funding Decisions in the Hands of Political Appointees

On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. The scope of this proposed regulation is...

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ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 15/06/2026

may we remember speaker hortman every time a kid in Minnesota eats their free lunch. every time a trans person moves to mn for safety. when an undocumented person gets their driver’s license or a returning citizen gets to vote. when we have clean energy and electric school buses and warm homes.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Jonathan Karl and Donna Brazil referring to the tarp as "a shroud."

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Someone tell Esme @wcconews.bsky.social that Minneapolis is *CURRENTLY* ranked #1 in quality of life before next time Qualls spews outdated rhetoric to reinforce misinformation about the state of MN and our city. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/o...

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Opinion | The States Where Life Is Better

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

What's that number in Chicago with the scaffolding? Looking forward to seeing the new rendition.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

In case anyone here might enjoy watching the Kennedy Center getting un-re-branded www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAhm...

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LIVE: See Donald Trump's name come off the Kennedy Center as it happens

YouTube video by MS NOW

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 12/06/2026

thrilled to get to hear brass solidarity band covering prince's "baltimore" tonight in the minnapolis sculpture garden for only the second time in honor of his birthday. this is one of my favorite prince songs, written after police murdered freddie gray youtu.be/lSofCDFirp4?...

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6.11.2026 - Brass Solidarity Band covering Prince’s “Baltimore” in Minneapolis

YouTube video by Taylor Dahlin

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

As a 3rd generation news junkie, it feels VERY weird not to be tuning into @60minutes.bsky.social on a Sunday evening. Grew up watching with my mom or my grandfather and never really stopped. Decade after decade, it's been a constant. Until now. Time for a new tradition.

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AGU Science Policy @aguscipolicy.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

🚨A proposed OMB rule could let political appointees override peer review, cancel grants mid-project, ban certain research topics, restrict publishing, and more🚨 Stand up for science 💪 🧪 Learn more and use our resources to submit a public comment today ⬇️ agu.quorum.us/campaign/163...

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Stop OMB From Erasing Federal Research

A new proposed rule rewrites the terms of U.S. science

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Where the US stands compared to the rest of the world. Our economy is more "productive," we spend more time in education and less unemployed. But on most indicators -mental and physical health, environmental quality, trust, and the state of our democracy - we're not doing well. stateofnation.org

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The State of the Nation Project: Assessing America's Progress

How's America doing? State of the Nation provides objective, data-driven reports on US progress across key areas. Explore expert insights and public opinion on national well-being.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

"...a major new study finds that the No. 1 state in terms of its residents’ quality of life is Minnesota." www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/o...

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Opinion | The States Where Life Is Better

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

“You should be angry. You must not be bitter. Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. It doesn’t do anything to the object. So use that anger. You write it. You paint it. You dance it. You march it. You vote it. You do everything about it. You talk it. Never stop talking it.” Maya Angelou

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 29/04/2026

🚀 Now launching Science Votes the Future—AGU’s get‑out‑the‑vote initiative for scientists. Check your voter registration, learn how to safely engage with candidates, and get election info tailored to you. 👉 ScienceVotesTheFuture.org

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Alessandro Rigolon @alerigolon.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

My university administrators censored a student who put “environmental justice” and “communities disproportionately affected by climate change” on an Earth Day flyer. I really have no words to express my anger and disappointment anymore

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In rare move, University of Utah faculty say school leaders should apologize to student over Earth Day flyers

The student was told to remove phrases including “environmental justice” from the flyers.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

0 for 2. It's almost like JD isn't a strategic genius - or even a passably effective statesman - or something. (Otoh - given what this administration is trying to accomplish, s'okay if they keep him in charge of the efforts.)

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

This just crossed my inbox via a public health professional association. Thought folks might be interested in their reporting. joelmalbers.substack.com/p/current-ic...

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Current ICE Operations in MN & Resistance to it

Reportback from Whipple Building, Minneapolis, ICE’s base of operation

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Is he going to nuke them? How and why did we reach a point where that's not an unreasonable question?

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I'm going to pin this post and start sharing fund requests below. Note that in most cases, I do NOT know either the person raising funds or the folks in need personally. They are coming from trusted contacts or established organizations or I wouldn't share them, but use discretion in your choices.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Just saw a post linking to a fundraiser for 100 Minneapolis families still in need of rent assistance. We may no longer be in the headlines, but there are thousands still in that situation and locals are getting tapped out. If you see a request and can, please help.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Dear neighbor, The City Council will be voting tomorrow to decide whether we purchase a property to build a shooting range and training facility. This project would cost over $38 million. I will be voting no. 1/

The City Council will be voting tomorrow to decide whether we purchase a property to build a shooting range and training facility. This project would cost over $38 million. I will be voting no.

Since Operation Metro Surge began, it has been a constant struggle to convince the mayor’s administration to financially support communities that have been impacted. It’s one thing to do the national media rounds and it’s another to provide actual assistance. That’s why the progressive Council majority has been leading on a number of investments, including immigration legal services, rental assistance, and small business relief. We also approved a pre-eviction notice extension to help those who were most directly impacted by the federal occupation. Unfortunately the mayor vetoed that, making it more likely that more families will be kicked out of their homes and torn apart.

Just as families and businesses need to rebuild as the occupation of our city winds down, so too does our city. I can think of many projects that should take precedence over a gun range and training facility, a building of which most of us will never see the inside. If we’re going to put millions of dollars on the City’s credit card, which this project would do, let’s find projects that will help the residents of our city. Whether it is major repairs to crumbling bridges, art in public places, street light replacement, building green and sustainable infrastructure, or making our streets and sidewalks safer and more accessible for all, there are countless areas where we should prioritize.

It’s worth mentioning, too, from where this proposal would take resources to purchase the property. As of now, they want to take nearly $4 million from Animal Care and Control, who are in desperate need of a new facility to care for more animals. They want to take nearly a quarter of a million dollars from the traffic calming program at a time where requests from residents far exceed the resources available.

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RogueScholar @roguescholareval.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0... "New Wall Street Journal (!!) investigation finds the department is increasingly turning its wrath on U.S. citizens, punishing them for simply filming or observing officers." @mprnews.org interview with one of the reporters.

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