I'm butting in here to report that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, were killed this morning in what Sen. Amy Klobuchar, calls a political assassination. And, a few miles away, state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, were shot multiple times and wounded, and have been hospitalized. All NO KINGS day protests in Minnesota were cancelled because the gunman, who has been identified but not apprehended, and who was dressed as a policeman, had lots of NO KINGS DAY flyers in his car, as well as a list of other politicians.
I'm not writing about this to suggest people stay away from today's protests, but just as a warning...so that you're careful. In Los Angles, people were bringing children and dogs to protests, which I felt was dangerous, because police were shooting rubber bullets, and earlier, ICE agents were using tear gas to disperse crowds. Good luck! Stay safe!
Rallies continued in MN in spite of political violence last night. That should be a reason for even more people to turn out to resist this radical republican regime.
Glad that people turned out. I’m extra careful these days, because in the late sixties and early seventies, I attended peaceful anti-war demonstrations, where people ended up getting shot. It didn’t stop me from going then, but I’ve been having nightmares about it lately.
The man's name is Vance Boelter. He's 57, and he's been targeting politicians who support abortions. There's a long article on this in the Minneapolis Star Tribune online. It's free, but I can't copy the link.
It's unbelievable, and they had two children! I guess a number of other Democratic legislators now have police watching their houses. One of their senators, Tina Smith, wrote an Op Ed piece today, saying she won't be running for reelection in 2026 so she can spend more time with her family. I hope that's the real reason, and it's not about death threats!
I don't know if there is anything that can be done. I live across the country, my adult son heard it on a podcast, and I just wanted to spread the word. It is so very sad! I just heard on PBS that most of the protests were peaceful.
Hi from Australia! The Guardian (Australia version) has a link to its US sister version of the Guardian, so plenty of material there, but the Australian Guardian link is small, and under a much larger headline about the Minnesota shootings.
Little or nothing on the Fairfax papers (Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne Age, Brisbane Times), like the Australian Broadcasting Corporation but hopefully more as the Australian editors receive reports from non-DC journalists in the US.
But on Twitter/X the top Tweet on the SMH reports that 17 hours ago "US marines detain first civilian in LA before expected ‘unprecedented’ protests". Hopefully they'll update soon. The Age reports the Minnesota shooting.
Waiting for updates on TV bulletins.
Interesting to hear that the skies are raining on DC. There was a double rainbow over Buckingham Palace when Queen Elizabeth passed. Just saying!
Thanks for the support from our wonderful neighbor to the north. Clearly, the orange faced lunatic was running his mouth about making Canada the 51st state just to get attention. This is another one of the numerous shiny nickels he regularly throws out like Mardi Gras beads in hopes that people won't remember his failures during the early months of his regime/junta and they have been numerous. I attended a No Kings rally today where I live in Lake Charles, LA and we had about 200 in spite of the rain. Know that not all of us have completely lost our minds and we are committed to restoring our country to decency, sanity and justice.
Yes. So we need to call fr the removal of a government that is inciting people to violence. We should be demanding Steve Miller be removed from the government.
I hope all is well in your lovely state. I have some friends who live in Boston but have a lake house Unity, ME and I've stayed there the last couple of years. I'll be there next month and am so looking forward to it. Your governor is a true patriot and her win in the courts against the orange faced menace was delicious.
Keep safe, Stephen... and all of you giving your time, your hearts & souls to this historical day ! Let it be written that when your country needed you most...YOU ANSWERED HER CALL !.YOU ARE ALL HEROS TODAY !.
Sounds much more uplifting than what is planned in Austin, Texas, but my body/soul/spirit need to be at the Texas State Capitol (where Governor Abbott is massing forces and has closed access to bathrooms! )
Governor Abbott is having trouble mobilizing 5,000 National Guard troops to send to San Antonio - borrowed 2500 from his Operation Lone Star boondoggle on the border.
National Guard members expressed their own thoughts and the beauty of truth -
"It doesn't make any sense to me why we would be activated in such large numbers against the citizens we're sworn to protect."
""Did I swear an oath to the president? Did I swear an oath to the governor? Or did I swear an oath to our basic, inalienable rights?
The deployment strikes me as a suppression of free speech ahead of time. We should never have been mobilized in the first place."
The San Antonio Express News reported "The National Guard Members told the Statesman" and "spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the media."
Use good judgment, watch out for provocateurs and Republican terrorists, be kind to any cops you meet along the way (they're just doing their jobs, albeit sometimes not very well), display your very best all-American manners: and be there. Stand up for your country while you still can.
We will follow you from Canada 🇨🇦 and wish you a very successful protest ! 🪧 And the dethroning of Grump and his awful friends. Go Good Americans ❤️
Thank you so very much, Martian2024...
The whole World will be watching....
We are all in this together....democracy!...NO KINGS ! NO Despots ! Freedom for all!🙏👍🇨🇦🇺🇸
I'm butting in here to report that state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, were killed this morning in what Sen. Amy Klobuchar, calls a political assassination. And, a few miles away, state Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette, were shot multiple times and wounded, and have been hospitalized. All NO KINGS day protests in Minnesota were cancelled because the gunman, who has been identified but not apprehended, and who was dressed as a policeman, had lots of NO KINGS DAY flyers in his car, as well as a list of other politicians.
I'm not writing about this to suggest people stay away from today's protests, but just as a warning...so that you're careful. In Los Angles, people were bringing children and dogs to protests, which I felt was dangerous, because police were shooting rubber bullets, and earlier, ICE agents were using tear gas to disperse crowds. Good luck! Stay safe!
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/no-kings-protests-canceled-in-ne-minneapolis-after-targeted-shootings-at-lawmaker-homes/
Rallies continued in MN in spite of political violence last night. That should be a reason for even more people to turn out to resist this radical republican regime.
Glad that people turned out. I’m extra careful these days, because in the late sixties and early seventies, I attended peaceful anti-war demonstrations, where people ended up getting shot. It didn’t stop me from going then, but I’ve been having nightmares about it lately.
Just know the gunman was dressed as a police office!!!!
The man's name is Vance Boelter. He's 57, and he's been targeting politicians who support abortions. There's a long article on this in the Minneapolis Star Tribune online. It's free, but I can't copy the link.
Very sad and so sorry for this cruel and horrific killings.RIP
It's unbelievable, and they had two children! I guess a number of other Democratic legislators now have police watching their houses. One of their senators, Tina Smith, wrote an Op Ed piece today, saying she won't be running for reelection in 2026 so she can spend more time with her family. I hope that's the real reason, and it's not about death threats!
What can we do to support her?
Dear God!
Massachusetts is holding Minnesota close in our hearts.
I don't know if there is anything that can be done. I live across the country, my adult son heard it on a podcast, and I just wanted to spread the word. It is so very sad! I just heard on PBS that most of the protests were peaceful.
Hi from Australia! The Guardian (Australia version) has a link to its US sister version of the Guardian, so plenty of material there, but the Australian Guardian link is small, and under a much larger headline about the Minnesota shootings.
Little or nothing on the Fairfax papers (Sydney Morning Herald, Melbourne Age, Brisbane Times), like the Australian Broadcasting Corporation but hopefully more as the Australian editors receive reports from non-DC journalists in the US.
But on Twitter/X the top Tweet on the SMH reports that 17 hours ago "US marines detain first civilian in LA before expected ‘unprecedented’ protests". Hopefully they'll update soon. The Age reports the Minnesota shooting.
Waiting for updates on TV bulletins.
Interesting to hear that the skies are raining on DC. There was a double rainbow over Buckingham Palace when Queen Elizabeth passed. Just saying!
Thank you, Canadians. We are close neighbors to you, and appreciate your support.
Thank you Canada - you're the best!
You mean Dump! We love you Canada. Thanks for your support.
Elbows Up!
Thanks for the encouraging words. It's good to know all Canadians don't hate us and they realize a huge portion of our citizens despise FOTUS too!
We had a good group from Windsor attend the Detroit rally! 🇺🇸❤️🇨🇦
Thanks for the support from our wonderful neighbor to the north. Clearly, the orange faced lunatic was running his mouth about making Canada the 51st state just to get attention. This is another one of the numerous shiny nickels he regularly throws out like Mardi Gras beads in hopes that people won't remember his failures during the early months of his regime/junta and they have been numerous. I attended a No Kings rally today where I live in Lake Charles, LA and we had about 200 in spite of the rain. Know that not all of us have completely lost our minds and we are committed to restoring our country to decency, sanity and justice.
Such kind thoughtful words, Stephen.
God Bless you, kind sir....happy you were safe with friends.👏👏
Your support is greatly appreciated❣️
We love you Canada!❤️
We love you Canada!❤️
THANK YOU ! Always nice to hear from our like minded friends in Canada.
We here, struggling and striving, under the reign of Tyrannis tRump, console ourselves with an ancient motto: This Too Shall Pass.
We’ll just be starting the march in Bellingham WA at that time. NO KINGS!
Here is advice from my Indivisible training on being safe and knowing your rights.
https://lindaweide.substack.com/p/indivisible-training-recommendations?r=f0qfn
I will be marching in the city center in Chicago. Today we must be both brave and safe.
Pope Leo in Chicago today! Hometown son on an auspicious day! Stay safe out there 🙏
We need to be extra safe. Two Minnesota politicians were killed last night.
https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/2-minnesota-lawmakers-shot-targeted-incident-officials/story?id=122840751
Two Democrat politicians and other politicians are targeted
We should demand that Stephen Miller be sacked.
On another substack, someone said Stephen Miller said two dem polititians should be killed in each state do the rest are scared.
Dear God.
Yes. So we need to call fr the removal of a government that is inciting people to violence. We should be demanding Steve Miller be removed from the government.
Stephen Miller should be sacked.
Maybe the Pope’s presence is a harbinger of better days but keeping safe and standing our ground is important.
Anacortes says hello and strength to your arm!! 👍👍👍
Hello from Issaquah!
See you there!
I am thankful we had our protest in Coupeville WA earlier today. Wishing all of you the best!
Awesome! Go Coupeville!
Protesting with lots of friends today in a small town in Maine. Most of us will be over 70!
I hope all is well in your lovely state. I have some friends who live in Boston but have a lake house Unity, ME and I've stayed there the last couple of years. I'll be there next month and am so looking forward to it. Your governor is a true patriot and her win in the courts against the orange faced menace was delicious.
I will be in Lewisburg, WVA protesting.
Tucson 8am
Redmond, Bend, Madras and Prineville Oregon protests 💙💙💙💙💙
and also the original inhabitants for over 10,000 years NATIVE AMERICANS. WARM SPRINGS 💙💙
I’ll be in NYC at 2:00 PM protesting
I’ll be protesting in Austin, TX.
NO Kings!!!!
20 protests are scheduled all around NH!
And at different times. I think I can make two of them, maybe three.
Keep safe, Stephen... and all of you giving your time, your hearts & souls to this historical day ! Let it be written that when your country needed you most...YOU ANSWERED HER CALL !.YOU ARE ALL HEROS TODAY !.
GOD BLESS YOU...AND KEEP YOU SAFE.🇺🇸👏👏👏
Sounds much more uplifting than what is planned in Austin, Texas, but my body/soul/spirit need to be at the Texas State Capitol (where Governor Abbott is massing forces and has closed access to bathrooms! )
Just wear a pad & you'll be all set.
He is so vile and predictable. I'm with you in spirit, Alice. Recovering from foot surgery in red, rural Texas.
I'm recovering from neck surgery, so now I can walk!! Will wear my hard collar!!
Good for you! Stay safe - Abbott is just itching for an excuse.
Seattle is ready with numerous No King's protest sites. I'll be at U Dub.
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/speaker-emerita-melissa-hortman-husband-killed-john-hoffman-and-wife-also-shot/
I and my fellow dfl Minnesota are in grief and shock. Please think of us today as you are out reporting and protesting.
I'm crying over your loss today, and our loss of two courageous leaders that were gunned down in this tragedy, Giving you an imagined collective hug!
Thank you for protesting under such tragic circumstances. Minnesotans' courage and patriotism are a model for all of us
Governor Abbott is having trouble mobilizing 5,000 National Guard troops to send to San Antonio - borrowed 2500 from his Operation Lone Star boondoggle on the border.
National Guard members expressed their own thoughts and the beauty of truth -
"It doesn't make any sense to me why we would be activated in such large numbers against the citizens we're sworn to protect."
""Did I swear an oath to the president? Did I swear an oath to the governor? Or did I swear an oath to our basic, inalienable rights?
The deployment strikes me as a suppression of free speech ahead of time. We should never have been mobilized in the first place."
To whom did these National Guards express their thoughts?
The San Antonio Express News reported "The National Guard Members told the Statesman" and "spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the media."
Thank you. If only media personnel were so quick to answer questions :)
Thank you Irena.
Great turnout in Paris, France, at the Bastille! 🇫🇷
In Portland, ME: Lincoln Park, 12n-1:30 pm. Don’t pass up the opportunity to protest Trump’s detestable Presidency.
Use good judgment, watch out for provocateurs and Republican terrorists, be kind to any cops you meet along the way (they're just doing their jobs, albeit sometimes not very well), display your very best all-American manners: and be there. Stand up for your country while you still can.
🙏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸
Ellsworth, Maine will be with you all!