This has been nagging at me for days. Have people forgotten that this is not a kingdom? That we are a republic and in a republic- it is the elected officials who are beholden to the people to do what the people wish. I feel like a lot of people have stopped having their ownContinue reading “Let Them Eat Cake”
Tag Archives: Tim Walz
Minnesota Nursing Home Deaths Due to Covid-19: it’s not what you think
Freshman governor Tim Walz has long been criticized for his handling of Covid-19 management in Minnesota. From invoking and retaining emergency powers (making him the sole decision maker for the entire state) for over two years to shutting down small businesses while allowing big business to drive other business owners out of state, to mandatingContinue reading “Minnesota Nursing Home Deaths Due to Covid-19: it’s not what you think”
When Politicians Say “Black Lives Matter”
This probably also goes for many people who have no idea what black people experience. For most people who use this phrase- people who use it in an “armchair manner”, for example, it is simply a way of pretending they care. BLM has become a cause du jour briefly celebrated by many self professed “liberals”Continue reading “When Politicians Say “Black Lives Matter””
Actions Speak Louder Than Words: The State of Mental Health in Minnesota
One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest is still happening as suicide rates reach an all time high. But Covid! No. Stop. #bedsfullpsych #nostigma
Nursing Homes and Covid in Minnesota
Numerous issues with the handling of Covid-19 and the population that is at highest risk- the elderly. From government authorizing Covid-19 patients to be sent to nursing homes under lockdown – infecting many of the residents to rampant negligence of seniors while denying them any type of visits, it’s criminal. https://www.fox9.com/news/covid-19-kills-43-in-minnesota-nursing-homes-over-one-weekend https://www.kimt.com/content/news/Minnesota-nursing-homes-accept-COVID-19-patients-even-as-deaths-climb-570623671.html https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/kare-11-investigates-elder-neglect-alleged-in-locked-down-facilities/89-8b772f6f-3d5c-4b53-87d3-8f89964728ac https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmakers-and-advocates-call-for-end-to-virus-pipeline-to-elder-care/570968262/
Liberty Mix and Mingle Champlin, MN
Also known as the re-election fundraising campaign for House Reps Lucero, Bahr, Heinrich and Mekeland. “The Mingling” I was running about 20 minutes late. So maybe it was my misunderstanding or I missed most of the “mingling” part, but prior to the speeches starting- which would continue for the next hour and a half, IContinue reading “Liberty Mix and Mingle Champlin, MN”
Killing Them Softly: Covid-19 “Management” in Minnesota
Minnesota- the land of 10,000 lakes, known for its vibrant arts and music community, sometimes unpredictable weather, a safe place to live, and “Minnesota Nice”. Or that’s how it used to be anyways. The state wasn’t perfect before 2020, but now droves of native Minnesotans are leaving for states that are all around healthier. Why?Continue reading “Killing Them Softly: Covid-19 “Management” in Minnesota”
Short Stories by Kristina Tehrani 