Barb Porath

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“Glory Days” turns 41 today. Based on a real-life, chance encounter with an old high-school friend. “The first verse actually happened,” Springsteen once said. “The second verse mostly happened. The third verse, of course, is happening now." 🎸

The Senate is currently debating this issue. Tune in to watch how your senator votes at pat.ag/B/LiveonBW

This is what we’re fighting for! Because of you, calls are coming in strong and your voices are being heard in the Senate. It’s making a difference. Keep going!!! Call 202-224-3121 and tell your Senators to vote NO on House Joint Resolution 140.

Charles Yang of Time for Three absolutely slaying me. I would lose my mind if I heard this live. Even crappy phone speakers made me scream and cry.

Now: With double digit windchill, thousands marching in Downtown Minneapolis during a general strike. Marching and protest against the actions of ICE. Prince dance party outside First Avenue and the Prince mural - where there’s been many Prince dance parties before. Minneapolis January 23, 2026

We have reliable direct evidence connecting Donald Trump to Epstein’s underage sex trafficking ring. Trump’s DOJ cover-up of Epstein’s crimes must not continue. DOJ must release every piece of the Epstein files. No more secrets. The American people, the survivors, and the victims deserve the truth.

Dear @bencollins.bsky.social I have one ticket to the sold out 7:00 pm showing of Bad Pedophile in Minneapolis at the @trylon.org that I cannot use. If you RT this I will give it to someone who reaches out.

Today is Mexican Independence Day. This crew of farm workers celebrated it by wearing the colors of the Mexican flag as they harvested peas today on CAs Central Coast. #WeFeedYou

I know these “interviews” with Justice Barrett are carefully scripted. But if she’s going to keeping urging Americans to “read the opinions,” and not just commentary, it sure would be nice if someone would ask her what we should do when—as is so often the case these days—there’s no opinion to read…

Things I love about Canada: Breathtaking natural lands and how, wherever you are, they're just out the door. Ketchup chips & maple syrup, tourtière & poutine! Feisty female leaders never afraid to speak their minds. Most of all, our core beliefs of kindness, civility and compassion ❤️ #CanadaDay

This guy consistently posts songs with incredible lyrics mere hours after events unfurl. This was a good one.

Rochester MN, even the nuns supporting immigrants are pissed