Patrick from Portland discussed the disconnect between older Democrats and the progressive DSA movement, noting that many long-time Democrats vote out of habit rather than belief in current policies. Matt Gagnon agreed, emphasizing the radicalization of modern Democratic leaders and the need for an independent movement. They highlighted San Francisco’s new mayor, Daniel Lurie, who has a 73% approval rating for focusing on quality of life issues, contrasting with the previous mayor’s unpopularity. Bill from Mississippi shared his preference for spring over winter and criticized the politics in Little League, advocating for the game’s enjoyment over technicalities.
Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.
As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.
The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
