Michelle McDonald
@mbmichelle.bsky.social
Retired nonprofit CFO. Lifelong democrat. Proud Californian by choice for 30+ years.
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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The Americans are useless, if they don't get out on the streets by the millions, you're no different than the Germans during the Holocaust. A bunch of self absorbed consumer driven tweebs.
January 20, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The Americans are useless, if they don't get out on the streets by the millions, you're no different than the Germans during the Holocaust. A bunch of self absorbed consumer driven tweebs.
FAFO
I guess they thought they were special since the Cuban-American community largely supports Trump.
January 21, 2026 at 2:40 AM
FAFO
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AG Ellison: "If you're not gonna do an investigation, and you won't rely on other authorities to do an investigation, it sounds like you're trying to do a coverup."
January 21, 2026 at 1:30 AM
AG Ellison: "If you're not gonna do an investigation, and you won't rely on other authorities to do an investigation, it sounds like you're trying to do a coverup."
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The one and only time NATO has invoked Article 5 and waged collective defense was when they came to *our* aid after 9/11.
That's a fact, no matter how dumb our current president is. Just saying.
That's a fact, no matter how dumb our current president is. Just saying.
Trump: "The big fear I have with NATO is we spend tremendous amounts of money with NATO and I know we'll come to their rescue, but I just really do question whether or not they'll come to ours. Just saying."
January 20, 2026 at 8:09 PM
The one and only time NATO has invoked Article 5 and waged collective defense was when they came to *our* aid after 9/11.
That's a fact, no matter how dumb our current president is. Just saying.
That's a fact, no matter how dumb our current president is. Just saying.
Pease call or email your Senators to urge them to vote NO.
I've said repeatedly that I will not support one dime of funding for Trump's lawless ICE operations.
The funding bill released today fails to sufficiently rein them in or ensure people's rights are protected.
I'm voting NO.
The funding bill released today fails to sufficiently rein them in or ensure people's rights are protected.
I'm voting NO.
January 21, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Pease call or email your Senators to urge them to vote NO.
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Some perspective: The S&P opened down -1.3% on Trump's Greenland saber-rattling. That's $750 billion of wealth destroyed -- roughly equal to estimates of the value of Greenland.
And so ~in dollar terms~ his shenanigans have already cost the US one Greenland, and we've got nothing to show for it.
And so ~in dollar terms~ his shenanigans have already cost the US one Greenland, and we've got nothing to show for it.
January 20, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Some perspective: The S&P opened down -1.3% on Trump's Greenland saber-rattling. That's $750 billion of wealth destroyed -- roughly equal to estimates of the value of Greenland.
And so ~in dollar terms~ his shenanigans have already cost the US one Greenland, and we've got nothing to show for it.
And so ~in dollar terms~ his shenanigans have already cost the US one Greenland, and we've got nothing to show for it.
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I am not exaggerating when I say ICE functions as a terrorist organization in the Twin Cities. The goal seems to be to harass and frighten people (the ones who are lucky enough to not be abducted, at least) and it's deeply unsettling when you learn they're in your neighborhood.
January 20, 2026 at 5:07 AM
I am not exaggerating when I say ICE functions as a terrorist organization in the Twin Cities. The goal seems to be to harass and frighten people (the ones who are lucky enough to not be abducted, at least) and it's deeply unsettling when you learn they're in your neighborhood.
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This is not a rational person. And this is deeply disturbing coming from an American President. NATO is not our enemy—they are unequivocally our closest friends and allies.
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
January 20, 2026 at 8:10 PM
This is not a rational person. And this is deeply disturbing coming from an American President. NATO is not our enemy—they are unequivocally our closest friends and allies.
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
At this point, how can you not call into question the mental fitness of this President?
Now if she would maybe issue an arrest warrant for Jonathan Ross…?!
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty: "What is this about? It certainly isn't about fraud. This isn't how you investigate fraud. This is about the administration's anger over Minnesota's leaders, our tradition of valuing our neighbors, our immigrant neighbors."
January 21, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Now if she would maybe issue an arrest warrant for Jonathan Ross…?!
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Mamdani: "I am in support of abolishing ICE. What we see is an entity that has no interest in fulfilling its stated reason to exist. We're seeing a government agency that is supposed to be enforcing some kind of immigration law, but instead what it's doing is terrorizing people."
January 21, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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Don’t use AI. It’s pretty simple.
It's inevitable, you simply must adapt to it and use it, you have no choice, but also please use it more or it's going to die
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
January 21, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Don’t use AI. It’s pretty simple.
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To: European leaders
From: Robert Reich
It is impossible to appease a tyrant.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/memo-to-europe-remember-neville-chamberlain
From: Robert Reich
It is impossible to appease a tyrant.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/memo-to-europe-remember-neville-chamberlain
January 21, 2026 at 2:01 AM
To: European leaders
From: Robert Reich
It is impossible to appease a tyrant.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/memo-to-europe-remember-neville-chamberlain
From: Robert Reich
It is impossible to appease a tyrant.
Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/memo-to-europe-remember-neville-chamberlain
The NFL must act NOW to stop ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime sign.moveon.org/petitions/su...
NFL: No ICE at the 2026 Super Bowl!
The @NFL must act NOW to stop Trump's ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime
sign.moveon.org
January 21, 2026 at 2:02 AM
The NFL must act NOW to stop ICE from targeting the Super Bowl LX where Bad Bunny will be performing at the halftime show before it’s too late. #SBLX #AppleMusicHalftime sign.moveon.org/petitions/su...
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Since the first day of his second term, Trump has refused to follow the Constitution. Trump now asks Congress to continue his lawless reign by passing a “continuing resolution” that will fund the government at its current levels of lawlessness.
Congress should refuse to do so.
bit.ly/4qM3CFA
Congress should refuse to do so.
bit.ly/4qM3CFA
Defund Trump.
January 14, 2026
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January 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Since the first day of his second term, Trump has refused to follow the Constitution. Trump now asks Congress to continue his lawless reign by passing a “continuing resolution” that will fund the government at its current levels of lawlessness.
Congress should refuse to do so.
bit.ly/4qM3CFA
Congress should refuse to do so.
bit.ly/4qM3CFA
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The people of Minneapolis need to know that America has their back. Show them by your presence at mass action protests, by taking individual actions, and by participating in coordinated pressure campaigns from home. Elected officials will listen—or we will replace them all!
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Mass protests are the last line of defense against ICE's assault on our peace, safety, and security
January 15, 2026
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January 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
The people of Minneapolis need to know that America has their back. Show them by your presence at mass action protests, by taking individual actions, and by participating in coordinated pressure campaigns from home. Elected officials will listen—or we will replace them all!
bit.ly/3YFPeTq
bit.ly/3YFPeTq
Tell Congress to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Tell Congress to rein in ICE NOW
On Wednesday, January 7, Renee Good, an American citizen, was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This was a direct result of unchecked violence, impunity, a...
act.indivisible.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Tell Congress to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
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Gavin Newsom is a presidential frontrunner in part because he not only talked the talk about fighting Trump, but came up with and executed a plan to actually do it. Other Democrats should take note. Words and stern letters ain’t sufficient.
January 16, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Gavin Newsom is a presidential frontrunner in part because he not only talked the talk about fighting Trump, but came up with and executed a plan to actually do it. Other Democrats should take note. Words and stern letters ain’t sufficient.
Tell Congress to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Tell Congress to rein in ICE NOW
On Wednesday, January 7, Renee Good, an American citizen, was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This was a direct result of unchecked violence, impunity, a...
act.indivisible.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Tell Congress to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
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This is pathological conduct.
"How are you dealing with this tragedy and the loss of a friend?"
"Look, I have a new toy. Did you see my new toy? It's the best toy. It's my toy."
"How are you dealing with this tragedy and the loss of a friend?"
"Look, I have a new toy. Did you see my new toy? It's the best toy. It's my toy."
Q: My condolences on the loss of your friend Charlie Kirk. How are you holding up?
TRUMP: I think very good. And by the way, right there you see all the trucks. They just started construction of the new ballroom for the White House, which is something they've been trying to get for about 150 years.
TRUMP: I think very good. And by the way, right there you see all the trucks. They just started construction of the new ballroom for the White House, which is something they've been trying to get for about 150 years.
September 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is pathological conduct.
"How are you dealing with this tragedy and the loss of a friend?"
"Look, I have a new toy. Did you see my new toy? It's the best toy. It's my toy."
"How are you dealing with this tragedy and the loss of a friend?"
"Look, I have a new toy. Did you see my new toy? It's the best toy. It's my toy."
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Tell Congress: Fully investigate the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case ⬇️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Fully investigate the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
July 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Tell Congress: Fully investigate the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case ⬇️
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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