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Assistant Dean and Director of Ed Abroad. Global citizen. Love hiking, travel, food and photography. Opinions are entirely my own.
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Boycott the brands backing the Trump regime. Start with Whole Foods, Dasani, Goya, Minute Maid as well as the corporate donors like them who bankroll authoritarianism. Our money is power. Spend it with companies that don't fund cruelty, corruption, or chaos.
January 18, 2026 at 3:30 AM
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More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.

They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Confirmed case of Measles at Clemson University
Over 500 cases of Measles in South Carolina

SCGOP finding out the hard way what happens when you let anti-science anti-intellectual conspiracy theorists determine your public health policy.
January 18, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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Good question.
January 17, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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In 1916, the US was worried that Germany might take control of the Danish West Indies to use as a submarine base. So, Denmark sold the Danish West Indies to the USA, with the colony becoming the US Virgin Islands. In exchange, the USA acknowledged Denmark's complete sovereignty over Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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MN pay attention!
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Minnesotans: The MN National Guard is on standby and distinguishable by high-visibility reflective vests. This is how Guard members are identified vs federal agents, who do not wear these vests. Knowing the difference matters for public safety.
Please share.

Source: Minnesota National Guard
January 18, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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GOV. WALZ CALLS UP MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD TO "PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO ASSEMBLE PEACEFULLY"
“We are staged and ready to respond. We are not deployed to city streets at this time" said MN NG Army Maj. Andrea Tsuchiya,...
January 17, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday. They held signs of protest, waved their national flag and chanted "Greenland is not for sale."
https://to.pbs.org/3NsBjO8
Thousands march in Greenland against Trump's threats to take over the Arctic island
Thousands of Greenlanders carefully marched across snow and ice to take a stand against U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday.
www.pbs.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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What the Brooke Rollins $3 meal meme shows about Team Trump’s economic blindness

The "let them eat broccoli" approach reflects Cabinet officials' wealth — and disconnect from the economic struggles of ordinary Americans.
Opinion | Brooke Rollins' $3 meal meme underscores Team Trump's economic blindness
Helaine Olen: When you are peddling budget-saving tips in lieu of real action, it’s best to offer suggestions people might actually want to try.
www.ms.now
January 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Minnesota’s answer has always been no.

It will always be no.

Thank you, Minnesota.
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Thank you, Minnesota
There is no greater obligation for an American than loyalty to the Constitution of the United States.
steveschmidt.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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She's carrying on the legacy of her slain father, murdered at Church in 2015 during the Charleston Massacre.

Hear what Eliana Pinckney daughter of Rev. Clementa Pinckney had to say this week At Our Table.
https://youtu.be/DBoDxwm2mIo
The Charleston Massacre: Memory, Loss, and Legacy with Eliana Pinckney
We’re joined by Eliana Pinckney, daughter of the late Rev. Clementa Pinckney, to reflect on the Charleston massacre’s lasting impact and her father’s legacy of love, service, and civic duty. Eliana takes us back to being 11 and honors her mother’s quiet strength. She then talks about what it’s like to be part of the 9/11 generation shaped by gun violence, living with vigilance and exhaustion while “thoughts and prayers” continue to replace policy. We also talk about civic education, performative politics, and how Eliana turns art into activism and community into change. To learn more about the Clementa Pinckney Foundation, visit: https://pinckneyfoundation.org/ -- Timestamps -- 00:00 - Remembering Rev. Clementa Pinckney's Enduring Legacy 06:25 - From Childhood Trauma to Adult Understanding of the Charleston Massacre 12:32 - Jennifer Pinckney: A Pillar and a Powerhouse 17:22 - Art as a Vessel for Activism 23:22 - The 9/11 Generation: Shaped by Gun Violence, Frustrated by Politics 37:38 - Bridging the Gap: Civic Education and Hope for Political Change 53:18 - SYAD
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January 17, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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The Trump administration has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act. This dangerous escalation of their violence in Minnesota would threaten our rights and safety.

Congress must act, and protect our communities from this administration's lawless behavior.
Trump’s Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act, Explained | ACLU
President Donald Trump is threatening to invoke the act, which is a rarely used power that Congress intended only for extreme emergencies. We break down what this means for our civil liberties.
www.aclu.org
January 17, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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Saint Paul schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for optional online learning.

I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Fully Funded Scholarship in Germany 2026–2027 Without IELTS for International Students

Studying in Germany is a dream for many international students due to its strong academic reputation, affordable or tuition-free universities, and vibrant cultural life. However, many students are concerned…
Fully Funded Scholarship in Germany 2026–2027 Without IELTS for International Students
Studying in Germany is a dream for many international students due to its strong academic reputation, affordable or tuition-free universities, and vibrant cultural life. However, many students are concerned about English language testing requirements like IELTS. The good news is that several fully funded scholarships in Germany do not require IELTS when you can prove English proficiency through alternative means such as a…
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January 15, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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I never thought World War III would be started by the US.
Trump Is Risking a Global Catastrophe
His irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict.
www.theatlantic.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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The protesters in Tehran? "Patriots." The protesters in Minneapolis? "Anarchists and professional agitators." The eruption of protests on opposite sides of the planet has brought Trump’s views of democracy and popular dissent into stark relief. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Trump Supports the Protesters, Except Those Protesting Him
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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The absence of any public pushback from the Republican Party on a situation as insane as Trump is rapidly reaching on Greenland is itself a huge sign of how far gone the US already is.
January 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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BREAKING:

TIM WALZ: "If you see these ICE agents in your neighborhood, take out that phone and hit record."

"Help us create a database of the atrocities against Minnesotans, not just to establish a record for posterity, but to bank evidence for future prosecution."
January 15, 2026 at 1:39 AM
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🔴 URGENT - La France va participer à une mission militaire européenne au Groenland
La France va participer à une mission militaire européenne au Groenland
Face à la menace des États-Unis, qui lorgnent sur le Groenland, plusieurs pays européens ont annoncé participer à une mission militaire de reconnaissance sur ce territoire autonome du Danemark de jeudi…
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January 14, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Several prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned after the Justice Department pushed its Minnesota office to investigate the widow of the woman shot and killed by an ICE agent last week. (via @mprnews.org)
Joe Thompson, Minnesota's top federal fraud prosecutor, quits over ICE shooting probe
Thompson’s resignation comes after top Justice Department officials pushed the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office to investigate the widow of Renee Macklin Good, who was shot and killed by ICE agent Jon...
www.mprnews.org
January 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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🇰🇷 Korean instant noodle exports reach record high thanks to Netflix movie

Customers cook and eat ramyeon, or Korean instant noodles, in a viral restaurant in Seoul that offers a massive collection of the staple food featured in the global hit Netflix movie "K-pop Demon Hunters".
January 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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The monks began their journey in October 2025 and are scheduled to finish in February in Washington, D.C.
Why are Buddhist monks walking across the US? Here's what to know.
The monks began their journey in October 2025 and are scheduled to finish in February in Washington, D.C.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:01 AM