The SNAP stuff was the part that they allowed to take effect before the midterms. That gives you a sense of just how awful the Medicaid stuff they are holding until after the midterms will be.

Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social · 2d ago

"About five million people in the country have already lost SNAP benefits — the government’s primary anti-hunger tool — because of the Trump/GOP bill... One retiree in Ohio described SNAP benefits as a 'lifeline.' Her benefits dropped in March from $250 to $44" www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/u...

"If a derelict landlord allows dozens of units to sit empty for more than six months, that’s fewer units on the market. It’s holding desperately needed housing units away from the very Minneapolis residents this housing is supposed to serve." minnesotareformer.com/2026/09/23/m...

Minneapolis needs a stronger rental housing vacancy fee • Minnesota Reformer

A vacancy fee can begin to repair a usurious housing system that punishes average renter families, saps homeowners of nearby property values, and keeps city government chronically three steps behind a...

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I dont know who needs to hear this, but basement walls ARE retaining walls. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise!

playing the WD-40 game

The Legged One@palmtungsten.bsky.social · 2y ago

PLAY THE WD-40 GAME

Facts! This was done on purpose as a marketing stunt, fear based marketing is all the unprofitable Lie Machine "industry" has left!

Jeff (Hot Type) Jarvis@jeffjarvis.bsky.social · last wk.

"People built the test, removed restraints, defined the objective, left a route open and decided not to stop what was happening. Calling the result 'rogue AI' does more than sensationalize it. It allows those human decisions to disappear quietly from the story" Gift link www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...

A solar panel cleaning drone showcases its ability via dog washing. (Found via Reddit) cc: @darthbluesky.bsky.social @faineg.bsky.social

He's so good

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

Abdul El-Sayed: "Weijia, with all due respect, this is the third time you've asked about a Twitch streamer ... their whole game is to make us fight culture wars so that we don't pay attention to the fact the president has made $2.2 billion ... "

Did a u-turn to take this picture. 3 out of 10

He's so good.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

Abdul El-Sayed: "Weijia, with all due respect, this is the third time you've asked about a Twitch streamer ... their whole game is to make us fight culture wars so that we don't pay attention to the fact the president has made $2.2 billion ... "

🚨 BREAKING: The Minnesota DNR just canceled one of Twin Metals' state mineral leases. This is a HUGE win, and it happened because of YOU! Tens of thousands of you made calls and flooded the DNR's and the governor's inboxes, demanding action. Thank you for showing up for the Boundary Waters. 💚

Seems kind of familiar 😂🤔

100 years ago news@100yearsagonews.bsky.social · 2w ago

Sept. 12, 1926: The Democratic Party outlines its plan of attack in this fall’s midterm elections, campaigning largely against Republican high-tariff policy it says has punished farmers and consumers. President Coolidge is condemned as tolerating corruption that benefits big business.

Volunteers are working to clean Alex Pretti's memorial after a vandal poured motor oil, which is not flammable, over the site early this morning. Caretakers have maintained the memorial daily ever since federal agents shot and killed Pretti.

Caretakers clean Alex Pretti memorial site after vandalism • Minnesota Reformer

Early Friday morning, caretakers arrived at Alex Pretti’s memorial, finding it doused in two gallons of synthetic motor oil. Motor oil is not flammable, and much of the memorial remains unharmed. Volu...

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We’re here at MSP T1 across from bag claim 10 until 10pm - stop by and grab a magnet, pin, and chat about the aviation angle of ICE’s detention apparatus.

remember the *GOP* death panels accusations? Well here they are

FDR had some great ideas (and some, uh, Korematsus) but if you’re looking for a president who truly understood the white American psyche, you want LBJ

randy r. potts@thephatic.bsky.social · 3w ago

FDR knew that you push to the LEFT and give people real, material benefits if you want to neutralize a rising fascist threat. Sadly, contemp centrists in the US and Europe have not learned this lesson.

Hasan Piker isn't part of the Abdul El-Sayed campaign. Lorenzo Sewell is a member of the Mike Rogers campaign. And he's a proper extremist and bigot who the media isn't covering. I brought receipts in the Guardian today: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

"This one goes out to my buddies up at Palantir..." "The Nerd Reich" - new one from Jesse, and it is a doozie.

The Nerd Reich

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Bluesky is a suburb of Minneapolis.

🚨 As Sanford Health moves to acquire North Memorial, we’re fighting to keep Robbinsdale open & healthcare affordable. Hospital CEOs and Minnesota leaders need to hear from us: Our care is not for sale. 🏥 Stand with us: SaveMNHealthcare.com

lmao

lauren@lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com · 4w ago

www.engadget.com/2244816/meta... ok yeah the boom's over if this loser has figured it out

rare ebert hairdo

HALF NELSON was a 1985 Joe Pesci TV series that was cancelled after 9 episodes, but its intro seems to last forever via an escalating cavalcade of absurd cast reveals, underscored by a theme song that feels like a gag gift when you can't license "I Love L.A."...

Don’t hesitate to come to the polls; DOJ monitors will be outside the 100-foot zone, you don’t have to talk, you also don’t have to freak out, if you see them talking to anyone before they vote (they can only do so after) or engaging otherwise, tell the precinct head judge. We’re trained to help.

@marymoriarty.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“Our office is fully prepared to protect and defend your right to vote,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “Any reports of threats, harassment, or intimidation directed at voters or election workers will be reviewed and, if appropriate, prosecuted.” www.startribune.com/minnesota-of...

It’s Tim and Eric’s world and we’re just living in it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Re6...

All The Food is Poison | Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | Adult Swim

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Data Report@datareport.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Nearly 30,000 Pounds Of Beef Recalled—Check Your Fridge & Freezer Here’s why you shouldn’t eat it. www.delish.com/food-news/a7...

Karmel grocery store got a new sign and is doing some intense reorganizing inside 🙏🤞 time to rip a Palestine Cola about it

The flagship Ichiddo Ramen that closed on Eat Street is now a dumpling place, I'm so curious how it is. I was blown away to learn that Ichiddo Ramen now has 26 restaurants in 4 states? But their very first one they opened is now the dumpling place RIP

The treats at Haraz look insane 🤯