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Grew up in Oshkosh, WI, educated at Yale, Harvard, and Boston College. Teaching at Luther Seminary in MN. Find me at

[Ezra Klein @ezraklein]

An actual hero.

This is what America First looks like when it’s a lived ethos, rather than a mask for narcissism and ambition.

[Olivia- covid resources in bio! @o_bel_]

It can be hard to be the only one in your life taking precautions and it can be hard to ask for help or support. I want to remind you that it's okay to do all of these things, even if it feels really tough.

Even if I don't know you, I'm proud of you for doing your best 💚💚

[Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan]

"What do you say to a young progressive or an Arab-American who says to you, 'I just can't vote for Biden again after what he's enabled in Gaza.'?

Listen to a detailed, thoughtful, & important answer to my Q from @AOC at the Zeteo launch. (Do try & actually listen & not assume!)

[ISAIAH @ISAIAHMN]

🩺 Dr. Katie Guthrie, a seasoned family physician with 45 years of experience across rural and urban Minnesota, emphasizes the critical need for progress on the #PublicOption before the Minnesota Senate this morning. It’s time to make a difference in patients’ lives! #mnleg

[Mike Norton @NortonMpls]

The “Minneapolis Public Seating Authority” placing unauthorized benches around the city so people actually have somewhere to sit down has been one of my favorite recent acts of civil disobedience.

[Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC]

Whether she worked as painter, mixed media sculptor, fabric artist, author, educator, political activist or book illustrator, Faith Ringgold spent nearly 7 decades telling stories, moving minds, & changing hearts. Her work explored women’s issues & the Civil Rights Movement.

[Facing History @facinghistory]

National Poetry Month provides an opportunity to explore different types of poems and the works of many poets. This mini-lesson introduces students to spoken word poetry and considers its power to give voice to issues that impact our communities.
https://t.co/JSTnBDjIB3

[Bernie Sanders @BernieSanders]

Last week, at @Harvard, I was asked: Why should wealthy young people care about a political revolution?

Here was my message:

[Dana Goldberg @DGComedy]

When I say I laughed OUT LOUD! 🤣

[DCPetterson.bsky.social @dcpetterson]

Let me remind you of the events of Friday, October 7, 2016. I bet you've forgotten all but one of these--or, at the least, you've forgotten they all happened on the same day.

There's a =reason= they all happened on the same day. And there's a reason you forgot.

1/19

[Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan @LtGovFlanagan]

Today on Holocaust Remembrance Day, we remember the 6 million Jews who were murdered. We will continue teaching the history and lessons of the Holocaust to ensure that we call out the hatred that leads to human suffering wherever we witness it.

[Mayor Melvin Carter @MayorCarter]

Today on Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the over 6 million Jews senselessly murdered in the Holocaust. Prejudice and hatred have no home in Saint Paul. Let us stand against bigotry, ensuring "never again" remains a guiding principle in our pursuit of city that welcomes all.

[Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan @LtGovFlanagan]

It’s Coming Out Day. And here in Minnesota, we’re building a state where everyone is free to live as their full, beautiful selves – without fear.

When you’re ready, there’s a whole community to cheer you on. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[Facing History @facinghistory]

Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day. As you honor the cultures and suppressed histories of indigenous peoples, take a minute to read our article about how this holiday came to be: https://t.co/P4VHIx44SN

[Facing History @facinghistory]

After bearing witness to a weekend of unspeakable violence in Israel, students may be coming into your classroom worried - wondering what is happening and why. Use this mini-lesson to help guide your students in understanding and processing these events. https://t.co/34fY9p3lzf

[Facing History @facinghistory]

Thanks to @educationweek for curating this list of resources to help manage classroom conversations about the violence in Israel and Palestine, including our guide on fostering civil discourse. Read & bookmark! https://t.co/8sPQIgiZ6s

[Wajahat Ali @WajahatAli]

You should be horrified by the attack on Israeli civilians and condemn it as war crimes. You should be horrified by a brutal occupation that commits daily crimes against humanity in Gaza. This is all connected. Your empathy and compassion should be able to acknowledge all of it.