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For This Week’s Open Thread: How Are You Fighting Back?

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January 16, 2026

Open Thread: So… How Are We All Holding Up?

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Ho Ho Hopen Thread! This Thread Will Be Here for You All Through the Holidays.

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December 19, 2025

Open Thread: OK, Then, Who’s the Nicest Person in Minnesota?

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December 12, 2025

Open Thread: Who’s the Meanest Person in Minnesota?

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December 5, 2025

Time to Give Thanks on This Week’s Open Thread, You Ingrates!

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November 26, 2025

In This Week’s Open Thread, Tell Us Which Supernatural Beliefs (If Any) You Hold

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November 14, 2025

Let’s All Give Jay Advice on How to Be a Dad in This Week’s Open Thread

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November 7, 2025

BOO! It’s a Very Special Halloween Open Thread About… Voting?

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October 31, 2025

Open Thread: Winter Is Coming. Are We Ready for ICE?

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October 24, 2025