Author Archives: rikyrah

Open Thread | Not a Texan Either…..But, I see it too.

Posted on February 9, 2026 by rikyrah

I don’t live in Texas either, but, you can’t help but notice how many folks told us to stay out of Maine’s Senate Primary race in order to defend the Blackwater Employee with the Nazi Tatoo… But, now, everyone’s an … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on February 7, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot has been approved..be sure to get it. Call and see if your pharmacy has it. Order your free … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Yeah, This Is Where I Am With Supporters of This Administration

Posted on February 6, 2026 by rikyrah

All of this is true. And, it’s the foundation of why people like me have absolutely no interest in finding ‘middle ground’ with these people. This is about VALUES. AND, MY VALUES ARE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THIS AND ANYONE WHO SUPPORTS … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Debating Away Our Humanity

Posted on February 4, 2026 by rikyrah

Another excellent piece by Jessica Valenti. Debating Away Our Humanity CBS News wants to know if “feminism failed women.” Here’s what they’re really asking. Jessica Valenti Dec 30 I drafted about ten different ledes for this column before realizing that … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | It’s January….We Need to Start Spreading The Word About the USPS and Their Potential Sabotage of Mail Ballots for the November 2026 Elections

Posted on February 2, 2026 by rikyrah

I have strongly, for the past 5+ years, told anyone who has a Mail Ballot, that if they don’t have the option of dropping their Mail Ballot off at a Election Authority Drop Box and if they must send their … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on January 31, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot has been approved..be sure to get it. Call and see if your pharmacy has it. Order your free … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | More from Minnesota

Posted on January 30, 2026 by rikyrah

All In with Chris Hayes ‪@allinwithchris.bsky.social‬ Follow WATCH– Tim Walz on his call with Trump officials: “Not once did they ever say Alex or Renee’s name. Not once did they ask how the people of Minnesota were doing. So look, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong

Posted on January 28, 2026 by rikyrah

From The Atlantic: Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions. By Adam Serwer Photographs by Jack Califano It took only a few minutes before everyone in the church knew that another person had … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | ICE Has Killed Another Person in Minnesota

Posted on January 26, 2026 by rikyrah

Christian Petersen ‪@iwantyoustudio.bsky.social‬ Follow A VA nurse who dedicated his life to helping others, murdered by a man who has dedicated his life to hurting others. https://bsky.app/profile/iwantyoustudio.bsky.social/post/3md7bzzcuss2h ‪Democratic Activists‬ ‪@democratswin.bsky.social‬ · 5h You, sir, are our hero. One man at … Continue reading →

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Weekend Open Thread

Posted on January 24, 2026 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend, fully vaccinated and boosted, with family and friends. That new booster shot has been approved..be sure to get it. Call and see if your pharmacy has it. Order your free … Continue reading →

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