In a previous blog, I observed that when Trump fails to abide by a direct order from the Supreme Court, we have a Constitutional crisis. Each individual atrocity he commits […]
We Need to Fight to Protect Free Speech for and by Everybody
In the 1995 film, The American President, the fictionalized President Andrew Shepherd (played by Michael Douglas), says: “America isn’t easy. America is advanced citizenship. You’ve gotta want it bad, ’cause […]
End Political Violence in America
I condemn in the strongest possible terms the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk, the tragic killing of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the senseless shooting at Annunciation School and Church […]
3 Tips for Rising Back to Schools Supply Prices
Back to School Shouldn’t Break the Bank When tax dollars start tingling your wallet more than usual, it’s time for strategic savvy. Here’s how parents can stretch their supply dollars […]
Trump Minions Attempt to Repeal Science and Reality
In 2007, the Supreme Court in Massachusetts v. EPA (2007) ruled that greenhouse gases are air pollutants under the Clean Air Act and that the EPA has the authority to regulate them. In […]
Army VET & US Citizen Arrested by ICE
In a chilling episode that sounds more like a scene from a warzone than Southern California, a U.S. Army veteran was violently detained on July 10th during a federal immigration […]
Remembering Melissa Hortman
June 14, 2025 – A Day I’ll Never Forget I didn’t know Melissa Hortman or her husband Mark, but two of my campaign volunteers did. As I was heading to […]
Rick Olson (DFL) announces for the Minnesota State Senate
Minnesota State Senate Release Rick Olson for State Senate Phone: 952-245-5454 Email: rick@rickformn.com https://rickformn.com Release Date: June 26th, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prior Lake, Minnesota Rick Olson announced his […]