The Cure for Racism is Grammar Lessons

Philando Castile fund pays off St. Paul schools lunch debt

The Philando Feeds The Children Fund has raised $106,000. That’s $101,000 over the original goal. So the fund decided to wipe out the lunch debt at all Saint Paul’s 56 schools.

https://www.gomn.com/life/philando-castile-fund-pays-off-entire-st-paul-schools-lunch-debt

Chris Coleman suspends his campaign for governor

I’m disappointed but there are other good candidates in the race .

From Chris -

For the past 15 months, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to travel to every area of Minnesota and meet with people from all different walks of life. I am grateful for the support and encouragement I have received. So, it is with a heavy heart that I announce today the suspension of my campaign for Governor of Minnesota. Minnesota is a special state with truly amazing residents. Hearing your stories, your hopes and fears, was an inspiration as I did the hard work of campaigning to be your Governor.

The 2018 DFL field for governor is very strong. As the candidates continue to campaign, I encourage each of you to stay true to our shared progressive values: good jobs for working families, universal health care and a retirement that we can all depend on. In a time of growing wealth inequality, we must continue to remind Minnesotans that economic security is what the DFL has always stood for.

We have an opportunity in 2018 to establish a DFL majority in the state legislature and elect a governor who will continue to advance the cause of progress for all Minnesotans. Though I hoped to be that governor, rest assured that I will be right there with you, working to make sure that we make the most of this opportunity.

Finally, I want to thank my supporters, volunteers, friends, family, and staff, for standing with me throughout, not only this campaign, but the past 12 years in the City of Saint Paul. I especially want to thank Connie, Molly, and Aidan, for always believing in this work and in me. No one person is responsible for all that we have achieved, and I am grateful to everyone who was and remains committed to our collective future. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Chris

An insider explains how rural Christian white America has a dark and terrifying underbelly

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Tortoise and the hare

There are two questions we should be asking ourselves each day. What did I do yesterday and what will I do today?... to ensure that America has a fair and progressive government that works to improve the lives of all Americans. A government that rejects hate speech, strives to reduce the impacts of global warming, is a global leader, who talks truth to dictators and supports the spread of freedom, democracy and capitalism around the world.

Progress, slow but steady, is preferable to a quick win motivated by anger. Taking back congress and impeaching trump would be a good first step. But if it is done out of anger without a long term plan, we risk losing momentum and ultimately we’ll be right back where we are now. The republicans will never stop promoting their ideals. The damage they have already done over the last year will take decades to reverse. We should not allow that to ever happen.

Liberal business registry?

I’d like to make sure I’m spending money at businesses that support a liberal agenda. Anyone know of such a list?

Have you heard This American Life episode 550: Three Miles?

Here is a link https://m.thisamericanlife.org

I found this to be a moving story about education in America.

But is it true that there is such disparity in education? I’m sure there are private high schools that cost $50k a year in tuition. Is it also true that there are public schools without a library or standard courses for college prep?

If so, why is this allowed to continue?