Good-bye Karen Clark and Susan Allen . . . and thanks
BY ED FELIEN Shocked! South Minneapolis was shocked to learn last month that Karen Clark and Susan Allen have both decided not to seek re-election in 2018. Clark was first elected in 1980. She’s served 19 terms. The Farmer-Labor Association decided to challenge the incumbent South Minneapolis State Senator Steve…
Al: Don’t Resign You’re good enough. You’re smart enough. And doggone it, we love you!
The light of liberation
CONFESSIONS OF AN UNREPENTANT MAOIST: Downzoning
BY ED FELIEN In 1970 I was publishing Hundred Flowers, a weekly underground newspaper, an anti-war, anti-racist, early feminist, psychedelic fun rag that sold for a quarter. Some people were having a demonstration somewhere on Harriet Avenue protesting the demolition of houses to make room for a two-and-a-half story walk-up…
Peace on earth holiday vigil
Al: Don’t Resign You’re good enough. You’re smart enough, and, doggone it, people love you!
BY ED FELIEN First, let’s look at the facts. Leanne Tweeden wrote to Al Franken: “You forcibly kissed me without my consent, grabbed my breasts while I was sleeping and had someone take a photo of you doing it.” Tweeden agreed to rehearse a skit with Franken in which he kisses her. This was…
We need a new city attorney
Al: You’re good enough. You’re smart enough, and, doggone it, people love you!
Congratulations!
Southside Pride Sample Ballot
Remembering Bruce Bacon, Dec. 28, 1940 – Sept. 30, 2017
Honey Badger don’t give a damn!
CONFESSIONS OF AN UNREPENTANT MAOIST: Taking Power
BY ED FELIEN Before the Open Meeting Law, politicians decided destinies in smoke-filled rooms. Of course, that was also before the laws against smoking indoors. After the election, I was invited by Louis DeMars to a meeting at the Leamington Hotel to organize city government: free food, free booze, lots…