Ben Swope
@benswope.bsky.social
I'm here for Minneapolis folks and hyper local politics. He/him.
Depends, do you like frustrating non-answers? If not, then you can probably guess from the other posts about it.
November 14, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Depends, do you like frustrating non-answers? If not, then you can probably guess from the other posts about it.
Richard says he lives in Minneapolis. So the impression that gives is he's either blind to that reality or willfully ignoring it as a concern.
November 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Richard says he lives in Minneapolis. So the impression that gives is he's either blind to that reality or willfully ignoring it as a concern.
Done. They should know what this kind of omission looks like, even if they "didn't intend it".
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Done. They should know what this kind of omission looks like, even if they "didn't intend it".
What the actual... shouldn't be surprised.
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM
What the actual... shouldn't be surprised.
For real, Sequeerity is great.
November 14, 2025 at 12:48 AM
For real, Sequeerity is great.
I signed up ahead of time and didn't have to show any ID.
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I signed up ahead of time and didn't have to show any ID.
Ok, got my stats from this article.
www.minnpost.com/data/2025/08...
www.minnpost.com/data/2025/08...
Minnesota’s legal protections make it a magnet for transgender adults, families - MinnPost
A new report finds Minnesota has a higher share of adults identifying as transgender than any other state.
www.minnpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Ok, got my stats from this article.
www.minnpost.com/data/2025/08...
www.minnpost.com/data/2025/08...
www.mobilize.us/dfl/event/83...
Tonight at 6:30pm. It's already been moved once due to overwhelming interest.
Tonight at 6:30pm. It's already been moved once due to overwhelming interest.
DFL Listening Tour - Minneapolis · Minnesota DFL
Join us on the DFL Listening Tour with DFL Chair, Richard Carlbom. The listening tour is a family-friendly event.
Building a lasting majority that can win and deliver for Minnesotans requires us to e...
www.mobilize.us
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
www.mobilize.us/dfl/event/83...
Tonight at 6:30pm. It's already been moved once due to overwhelming interest.
Tonight at 6:30pm. It's already been moved once due to overwhelming interest.
Ooo, that's a good thing to look up stats for, Trans folks migrating here due to Florida being Florida and the like.
November 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Ooo, that's a good thing to look up stats for, Trans folks migrating here due to Florida being Florida and the like.
So around here?
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November 13, 2025 at 5:13 AM
So around here?
maps.app.goo.gl/7Jk45Kje5R9n...
maps.app.goo.gl/7Jk45Kje5R9n...
Which part are you referring to? There's a lot of construction over there due to the LRT project.
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Which part are you referring to? There's a lot of construction over there due to the LRT project.
Very good reasons, can confirm, you are both correct for several reasons.
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Very good reasons, can confirm, you are both correct for several reasons.
Remember part of this is the State DFL standing on the scale and jumping up and down in the caucus. It would still be helpful to have folks who have capacity to do so at ANY DFL level who will not stand for their BS next time. Even if you just attend meetings and vote a progressive to the next level
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Remember part of this is the State DFL standing on the scale and jumping up and down in the caucus. It would still be helpful to have folks who have capacity to do so at ANY DFL level who will not stand for their BS next time. Even if you just attend meetings and vote a progressive to the next level
It's not actually over yet, though it doesn't look great, 2nd choice votes get counted tomorrow, then further as needed until someone gets over 50%.
The actual answer to your question is money, voter education, fear, and literally Republicans influencing Dem races instead of supporting their own.
The actual answer to your question is money, voter education, fear, and literally Republicans influencing Dem races instead of supporting their own.
November 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
It's not actually over yet, though it doesn't look great, 2nd choice votes get counted tomorrow, then further as needed until someone gets over 50%.
The actual answer to your question is money, voter education, fear, and literally Republicans influencing Dem races instead of supporting their own.
The actual answer to your question is money, voter education, fear, and literally Republicans influencing Dem races instead of supporting their own.
Hennepin county Fixit Clinic is this Saturday. There's a bunch of different types of glue, and most of them will be there, along with a huge amount of experience in fixing random stuff.
www.hennepin.us/en/residents...
www.hennepin.us/en/residents...
Fix-It Clinics
Free repairs for items like small household appliances, electronics, clothing, and mobile devices. Dates of upcoming clinics. Volunteer for a clinic.
www.hennepin.us
November 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Hennepin county Fixit Clinic is this Saturday. There's a bunch of different types of glue, and most of them will be there, along with a huge amount of experience in fixing random stuff.
www.hennepin.us/en/residents...
www.hennepin.us/en/residents...
The next Hennepin county Fixit Clinic is this weekend. Bring your laptop on over and we'll see if it's salvageable.
www.hennepin.us/en/residents...
www.hennepin.us/en/residents...
Fix-It Clinics
Free repairs for items like small household appliances, electronics, clothing, and mobile devices. Dates of upcoming clinics. Volunteer for a clinic.
www.hennepin.us
November 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The next Hennepin county Fixit Clinic is this weekend. Bring your laptop on over and we'll see if it's salvageable.
www.hennepin.us/en/residents...
www.hennepin.us/en/residents...
My partner needed the belly laugh that got when I showed them this, thanks!
November 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
My partner needed the belly laugh that got when I showed them this, thanks!