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Minnesota Churches Face Tough Questions in Offering Sanctuary to Immigrants

March 22, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

Minnesota St. Paul Cathedral

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For these churches, giving protection to immigrants is no longer a matter of if, but when. And what will happen if ICE comes to their doors?

Filed Under: Culture, Politics Tagged With: Immigration, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Refugees, Sanctuary

Anne Frank Center says Trump’s comments on Antisemitism are a “pathetic asterisk of condescension”

February 21, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

A stinging rebuke of Trump’s first real comments on the issue.

Filed Under: Politics Tagged With: Antisemitism, Jewish Community Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, politics, St. Paul, Twin Cities

“Let’s start with you, Milo…” Bill Maher shows how not to fight the alt-right

February 18, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

A “pathetic douchey little ass” yucks it up with Bill Maher on HBO. We all lose.

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Politics Tagged With: Alt-right, Bill Maher, Larry Wilmore, Milo Yiannouplos, politics, racism, White Power

Refugee Chaos: Trump Has “Turned the Rules Upside Down”

February 1, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

That chaotic implementation has left lives in limbo.

Filed Under: Culture, Politics Tagged With: Donald Trump, Islamophobia, Muslim Ban, politics

“This Machine Kills Fascists:” Creativity as Protest in the Era of President Trump

January 31, 2025 by thestakemag Leave a Comment

The great artists of the world remind you every damn day that our voices matter

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Politics Tagged With: Ava Duvernay, Fascism, Hayao Miyazaki, Joey Armstrong, politics, This Machine Kills Fascists

How Minnesota’s Somali Muslims Are Raising a 10,000-Person Anti-Hate Army

January 25, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

The large refugee community in Minnesota is a big target for bigotry, and tensions are expected to get worse. But they’ve got a plan.

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Politics Tagged With: Islamophobia, Minnesota, politics

Exit, pursued by bear

January 19, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

It is the last night of the Obama Administration. So, farewell, President Obama and Vice-President Biden. As elected officials, you’ll be missed, I assure you. I don’t thank you for the war, the drones, the spying. But I thank you for the ACA, the recovery, pursuing equality and justice, looking for ways to end discrimination, […]

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Politics

America’s first Somali Legislator faces threats and abuse in Washington, DC

December 7, 2024 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

Representative Omar’s experience is indicative of the daily experience of American Muslims

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Politics Tagged With: Ilhan Omar, Islam, Islamophobia, politics, racism

Well Donald Trump, Is It Really A Wonderful Life?

November 28, 2025 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

Frank Capra’s political fairytales include an immigrant story that we would be wise to remember

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Movies, Politics Tagged With: Donald Trump, Frank Capra, It's a Wonderful Life, Meet John Doe, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, politics

Do Not Turn Away From Popular Culture Because Donald Trump Won The Election

November 15, 2025 by Christopher ZF 3 Comments

Turning against popular culture is a dangerous move for progressivism.

Filed Under: Culture, Featured, Movies, Politics Tagged With: art, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Pop Culture

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