Ben Baglio
@benfrommn.bsky.social
Husband, twin dad, & stepdad. AK-born, PNW-raised Minnesotan. Public policy pro, supporting union nurses in their fight for a healthcare system that puts #PatientsBeforeProfits #mnleg
Truly my new personal political litmus test.
For those asking where we go from here: Not voting to fund ICE is a great place for us to start.
January 25, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Truly my new personal political litmus test.
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He wasn't a domestic terrorist. A domestic terrorist was the Oklahoma City bomber. This was a VA nurse looking out for his neighbors.
January 24, 2026 at 11:24 PM
He wasn't a domestic terrorist. A domestic terrorist was the Oklahoma City bomber. This was a VA nurse looking out for his neighbors.
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A brutal reminder for Minnesotans.
January 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM
A brutal reminder for Minnesotans.
LFG 🤘 #PatientsBeforeProfits
In this moment, we need to stand together in solidarity. There is no one in our community more trusted and beloved than our nurses.
The Minnesota Nurses Association is no exception. I'm honored and humbled to have earned their endorsement.
The Minnesota Nurses Association is no exception. I'm honored and humbled to have earned their endorsement.
January 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM
LFG 🤘 #PatientsBeforeProfits
Wild move, even for Jacob Frey, to hold off on having MPD teargas the crowd until the press conference is ready to roll.
January 15, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Wild move, even for Jacob Frey, to hold off on having MPD teargas the crowd until the press conference is ready to roll.
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@angiecraigmn.bsky.social was the ONLY Minnesota Democrat to vote for the Laken Riley Act. The only one to vote to praise ICE.
Even today, with ICE in our streets, she stands by her pro-Trump votes.
Even today, with ICE in our streets, she stands by her pro-Trump votes.
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
@angiecraigmn.bsky.social was the ONLY Minnesota Democrat to vote for the Laken Riley Act. The only one to vote to praise ICE.
Even today, with ICE in our streets, she stands by her pro-Trump votes.
Even today, with ICE in our streets, she stands by her pro-Trump votes.
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ICE just indiscriminately stopped a citizen at a bus stop in front of the co-op. If this is how they treat the President of the Minneapolis City Council who is legally observing, just think of what they’re doing to everyone else in our City.
January 13, 2026 at 3:49 AM
ICE just indiscriminately stopped a citizen at a bus stop in front of the co-op. If this is how they treat the President of the Minneapolis City Council who is legally observing, just think of what they’re doing to everyone else in our City.
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One thing I’d like to see is my senators and governor every day on tv at 5pm holding a press conference with video of every documented abuse that ICE is doing. Curate all of the witnessing we’re doing and show it to the press.
Local parents groups asking if adults can ride school buses to help protect children from ICE after a special ed bus got stopped this morning. Like a Dirty Harry movie except the villain in the federal government.
January 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
One thing I’d like to see is my senators and governor every day on tv at 5pm holding a press conference with video of every documented abuse that ICE is doing. Curate all of the witnessing we’re doing and show it to the press.
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This morning in Minneapolis, an ICE vehicle got stuck on an icy hill in a residential neighborhood. Agents had to push the vehicles out, some almost slipping in the ice themselves.
January 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
This morning in Minneapolis, an ICE vehicle got stuck on an icy hill in a residential neighborhood. Agents had to push the vehicles out, some almost slipping in the ice themselves.
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ICE brandishing, not legal fucking cowards .
January 9, 2026 at 10:33 PM
ICE brandishing, not legal fucking cowards .
Kind of feels like maybe next session is finally the time for #mnleg to talk about privatization and why Minnesota has, for so very long, decided to outsource such a plethora of services that could be administered by local or state government, with greater oversight, and by using union workers!
December 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Kind of feels like maybe next session is finally the time for #mnleg to talk about privatization and why Minnesota has, for so very long, decided to outsource such a plethora of services that could be administered by local or state government, with greater oversight, and by using union workers!
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A reminder that CBS is owned by Paramount.
Paramount’s CEO is David Ellison.
David’s father Larry Ellison is the third-richest person on Earth and a major Trump donor.
Paramount’s CEO is David Ellison.
David’s father Larry Ellison is the third-richest person on Earth and a major Trump donor.
December 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A reminder that CBS is owned by Paramount.
Paramount’s CEO is David Ellison.
David’s father Larry Ellison is the third-richest person on Earth and a major Trump donor.
Paramount’s CEO is David Ellison.
David’s father Larry Ellison is the third-richest person on Earth and a major Trump donor.
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“Now is not the time” has been the mantra of the Democratic Party elite for literally the entire time I’ve been alive - and the prominence of that mantra has coincided with Dems destroying their New Deal coalition, losing power, and handing the government over to MAGA
December 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
“Now is not the time” has been the mantra of the Democratic Party elite for literally the entire time I’ve been alive - and the prominence of that mantra has coincided with Dems destroying their New Deal coalition, losing power, and handing the government over to MAGA
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why is it every time I see some crypto nft ai scam fuck on tv it's because they're talking to a dumbfounded jimmy fallon going "whoaa that's crazy"
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
why is it every time I see some crypto nft ai scam fuck on tv it's because they're talking to a dumbfounded jimmy fallon going "whoaa that's crazy"
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Looked it up, both United and Anthem (now called Elevance) cover more than 44m people. Have they driven down those prices by sheer might Rand? Idiot.
Rand Paul on his healthcare plan: "What if you could join Costco? Costco has 44m members and if one person negotiated for all 44 and they bought a group plan like Toyota or General Motors does, they would be the largest collective entity in the country. They would drive prices down by sheer might."
December 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Looked it up, both United and Anthem (now called Elevance) cover more than 44m people. Have they driven down those prices by sheer might Rand? Idiot.
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Won’t be crossing the Starbucks picket line for a plastic bear cup…. Cmon people 🤦♀️
If you missed out on the viral Bearista cups, you'll now have another chance to get one - without having to line up in stores.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Won’t be crossing the Starbucks picket line for a plastic bear cup…. Cmon people 🤦♀️
Just gonna say it: voting yes on the Laken Riley Act but then going on to post about how you oppose what ICE is doing to refugee communities in your state is….disgusting-level pandering.
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Just gonna say it: voting yes on the Laken Riley Act but then going on to post about how you oppose what ICE is doing to refugee communities in your state is….disgusting-level pandering.
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This was disgusting
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This was disgusting
St. Paul Police going from “we didn’t help ICE” to “we were called to assist” the feds in less than 24 hours. Ridiculous.
November 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
St. Paul Police going from “we didn’t help ICE” to “we were called to assist” the feds in less than 24 hours. Ridiculous.
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Schumer may have voted no but people are tired of the DC dance.
✅ The 8 senators admit they kept him in the loop
✅ The 8 senators that voted yes are not up for reelection
✅ His No. 2 voted yes
We need a new politics with new faces for working people.
✅ The 8 senators admit they kept him in the loop
✅ The 8 senators that voted yes are not up for reelection
✅ His No. 2 voted yes
We need a new politics with new faces for working people.
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Schumer may have voted no but people are tired of the DC dance.
✅ The 8 senators admit they kept him in the loop
✅ The 8 senators that voted yes are not up for reelection
✅ His No. 2 voted yes
We need a new politics with new faces for working people.
✅ The 8 senators admit they kept him in the loop
✅ The 8 senators that voted yes are not up for reelection
✅ His No. 2 voted yes
We need a new politics with new faces for working people.
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🚨 Tim Kaine is saying the quiet part out loud - underscoring why anyone shouldn't be satisfied with any of the "no" statements or posts from Dem Senators.
If Dem Senators are truly disgusted with this save they should be calling on #SurrenderSchumer to step aside as the Leader immediately.
If Dem Senators are truly disgusted with this save they should be calling on #SurrenderSchumer to step aside as the Leader immediately.
November 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🚨 Tim Kaine is saying the quiet part out loud - underscoring why anyone shouldn't be satisfied with any of the "no" statements or posts from Dem Senators.
If Dem Senators are truly disgusted with this save they should be calling on #SurrenderSchumer to step aside as the Leader immediately.
If Dem Senators are truly disgusted with this save they should be calling on #SurrenderSchumer to step aside as the Leader immediately.
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
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This capitulation to Trump is nothing short of a betrayal to the Americans who will lose their healthcare as prices skyrocket. Since we're getting nothing else out of this travesty, we sure as shit better get a new minority leader.
As this vote moves to the House, I stand with Democratic leadership as they refuse to rubber stamp the full-scale Republican assault on Americans’ health care and I am proud of the majority of Senate Democrats who opposed this vote.
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This capitulation to Trump is nothing short of a betrayal to the Americans who will lose their healthcare as prices skyrocket. Since we're getting nothing else out of this travesty, we sure as shit better get a new minority leader.
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Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?