Rep. Leigh Finke
@leighfinke.bsky.social
Minnesota rep, matka, art person, tree person.
she//her
she//her
totally. I am grateful I got laser loon when I had the chance.
The Prince library card is super cool but I would have really liked to get this one.
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
totally. I am grateful I got laser loon when I had the chance.
good news.
Minneapolis educators, school district announce tentative contract deal, averting strike
The union representing educators in Minneapolis Public Schools has reached a tentative contract agreement with the district, averting a strike that had been scheduled to begin Tuesday.
www.mprnews.org
November 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
good news.
Reposted by Rep. Leigh Finke
IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER
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November 8, 2025 at 11:41 PM
IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER IT'S OVER
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It doesn't matter who you think I am, Representative. And, again: I am not trying to change your mind.
I am just trying to live this life I love. I am working to ensure that other trans and nonbinary folks can live a life they love, too.
I know who I am. I love being trans. I am whole.
I am just trying to live this life I love. I am working to ensure that other trans and nonbinary folks can live a life they love, too.
I know who I am. I love being trans. I am whole.
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It doesn't matter who you think I am, Representative. And, again: I am not trying to change your mind.
I am just trying to live this life I love. I am working to ensure that other trans and nonbinary folks can live a life they love, too.
I know who I am. I love being trans. I am whole.
I am just trying to live this life I love. I am working to ensure that other trans and nonbinary folks can live a life they love, too.
I know who I am. I love being trans. I am whole.
I did not get involved in the politics of the Saint Paul mayoral race. I respect both candidates and their efforts to better our city.
Now that we have results, I just want to say congratulations to mayor elect @kaohlyforstp. Kaohly and her team ran an incredible campaign, in only 90 days.
Now that we have results, I just want to say congratulations to mayor elect @kaohlyforstp. Kaohly and her team ran an incredible campaign, in only 90 days.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I did not get involved in the politics of the Saint Paul mayoral race. I respect both candidates and their efforts to better our city.
Now that we have results, I just want to say congratulations to mayor elect @kaohlyforstp. Kaohly and her team ran an incredible campaign, in only 90 days.
Now that we have results, I just want to say congratulations to mayor elect @kaohlyforstp. Kaohly and her team ran an incredible campaign, in only 90 days.
Reposted by Rep. Leigh Finke
kareem murphy, dewayne davis’ husband, with rep leigh finke at lush
@dewayneskareem.bsky.social @dewayneforminneapolis.com @leighfinke.bsky.social
@dewayneskareem.bsky.social @dewayneforminneapolis.com @leighfinke.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
kareem murphy, dewayne davis’ husband, with rep leigh finke at lush
@dewayneskareem.bsky.social @dewayneforminneapolis.com @leighfinke.bsky.social
@dewayneskareem.bsky.social @dewayneforminneapolis.com @leighfinke.bsky.social
I can’t vote in Minneapolis.
But if I could, I would vote for DeWayne Davis.
But if I could, I would vote for DeWayne Davis.
The polls are officially open, Minneapolis!
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.
Today you can choose a different course for our city. You can choose a mayor who cares as much about your city and your neighbors as I know you do.
We deserve better, Minneapolis. Rank me first when you vote today so we can do better – together.
November 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I can’t vote in Minneapolis.
But if I could, I would vote for DeWayne Davis.
But if I could, I would vote for DeWayne Davis.
I love that this article opens with the ambivalence of Zack Stephenson. I expect many many voters will share his ambivalence about guv candidate Lisa Demuth.
MinnPost reporter Matthew Blake dives into what Demuth's campaign could signal for next year's legislative session. Demuth’s run marks the first time in recent history that a state legislative leader has campaigned against a sitting governor: www.minnpost.com/state-govern...
Will Minnesota governor’s race chill legislative collaboration? - MinnPost
GOP House Speaker Lisa Demuth launched her campaign Monday, alleging Gov. Walz 'hates' people who don’t agree with him.
www.minnpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I love that this article opens with the ambivalence of Zack Stephenson. I expect many many voters will share his ambivalence about guv candidate Lisa Demuth.
are you sure got everyone there @startribune.com ??????
this is beyond absurd.
this is beyond absurd.
November 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
are you sure got everyone there @startribune.com ??????
this is beyond absurd.
this is beyond absurd.
there is no hierarchy of citizenship.
there are only citizens. All citizens are imbued with the same legal protections and rights in the U.S.
Some citizens born, some citizens are naturalized, both are fully and equally citizens.
the end.
there are only citizens. All citizens are imbued with the same legal protections and rights in the U.S.
Some citizens born, some citizens are naturalized, both are fully and equally citizens.
the end.
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
there is no hierarchy of citizenship.
there are only citizens. All citizens are imbued with the same legal protections and rights in the U.S.
Some citizens born, some citizens are naturalized, both are fully and equally citizens.
the end.
there are only citizens. All citizens are imbued with the same legal protections and rights in the U.S.
Some citizens born, some citizens are naturalized, both are fully and equally citizens.
the end.
really excellent piece by @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social.
and a reminder that queer liberation is always the side of justice in this world. those who would see us erased and eradicated are always, always, always not.
and a reminder that queer liberation is always the side of justice in this world. those who would see us erased and eradicated are always, always, always not.
Holocaust history shows LGBTQ+ people have always been their own heroes
Queer historians are using LGBTQ+ History Month to reflect on the often forgotten but powerful resistance against the Nazis.
19thnews.org
November 1, 2025 at 4:35 PM
really excellent piece by @shoeleatherkate.bsky.social.
and a reminder that queer liberation is always the side of justice in this world. those who would see us erased and eradicated are always, always, always not.
and a reminder that queer liberation is always the side of justice in this world. those who would see us erased and eradicated are always, always, always not.
Don't listen to the GOP.
DFL is building a state that WORKS.
DFL is building a state that WORKS.
Just this year, Minnesota has ranked:
A top 10 state for safety.
A top 5 state to live in.
A top 3 state for jobs.
A top 3 state to retire.
The 2nd best state to raise a family.
The 2nd best state for children.
A bet against Minnesota is a bad bet.
A top 10 state for safety.
A top 5 state to live in.
A top 3 state for jobs.
A top 3 state to retire.
The 2nd best state to raise a family.
The 2nd best state for children.
A bet against Minnesota is a bad bet.
October 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Don't listen to the GOP.
DFL is building a state that WORKS.
DFL is building a state that WORKS.
we know this is a lie.
she knows that it is a lie.
the media knows that it is a lie.
if we don't acknowledge that it is a lie at least amongst ourselves, then their nihilistic fascism becomes complete.
she knows that it is a lie.
the media knows that it is a lie.
if we don't acknowledge that it is a lie at least amongst ourselves, then their nihilistic fascism becomes complete.
Kristi Noem: "No American citizens have been arrested or detained. We focus on those who are here illegally. And anything you would hear or report that would be different than that is simply not true and false reporting."
October 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
we know this is a lie.
she knows that it is a lie.
the media knows that it is a lie.
if we don't acknowledge that it is a lie at least amongst ourselves, then their nihilistic fascism becomes complete.
she knows that it is a lie.
the media knows that it is a lie.
if we don't acknowledge that it is a lie at least amongst ourselves, then their nihilistic fascism becomes complete.
Reposted by Rep. Leigh Finke
Every major medical association and leading world health authority supports health care for transgender people and youth.
Here are excerpts from 30+ organizations’ statements ⤵️
glaad.org/medical-asso...
Here are excerpts from 30+ organizations’ statements ⤵️
glaad.org/medical-asso...
Medical Association Statements in Support of Health Care for Transgender People and Youth | GLAAD
Original article posted June 21,2023 Every major medical association and leading world health authority supports health care for transgender people and youth. They are also increasingly speaking out a...
glaad.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Every major medical association and leading world health authority supports health care for transgender people and youth.
Here are excerpts from 30+ organizations’ statements ⤵️
glaad.org/medical-asso...
Here are excerpts from 30+ organizations’ statements ⤵️
glaad.org/medical-asso...
Reposted by Rep. Leigh Finke
this is not to say the threat is not real and urgent. It absolutely is. we must be prepared for the outcomes Trump seeks. But we are still not powerless. We are never powerless. And in Minnesota we will fight like hell to protect what we have built.
Stay safe keep fighting.
Stay safe keep fighting.
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
this is not to say the threat is not real and urgent. It absolutely is. we must be prepared for the outcomes Trump seeks. But we are still not powerless. We are never powerless. And in Minnesota we will fight like hell to protect what we have built.
Stay safe keep fighting.
Stay safe keep fighting.
This morning, NPR posted the rules the Trump administration intends to end gender affirming care for minors across the nation. This is really scary. There’s no doubt about it.
I’ll have more to say about it later, but this morning I just want to let folks know these are proposed rules...
I’ll have more to say about it later, but this morning I just want to let folks know these are proposed rules...
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
www.npr.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This morning, NPR posted the rules the Trump administration intends to end gender affirming care for minors across the nation. This is really scary. There’s no doubt about it.
I’ll have more to say about it later, but this morning I just want to let folks know these are proposed rules...
I’ll have more to say about it later, but this morning I just want to let folks know these are proposed rules...
Rest In Peace Lia Smith.
You deserved a whole, full, beautiful life.
You deserved a whole, full, beautiful life.
Transgender Student-Athlete Lia Smith Remembered as a Friend and Fierce Advocate — Assigned
Lia Smith, a 21-year-old trans student-athlete in Vermont, took her own life last week. Her friends, family and community mourn, and remember her as a bright young woman who spoke on behalf of her com...
www.assignedmedia.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Rest In Peace Lia Smith.
You deserved a whole, full, beautiful life.
You deserved a whole, full, beautiful life.
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The USDA has funding set aside to keep food assistance programs running during emergencies.
Trump just won’t release it.
440,000 Minnesotans - and millions more Americans - will pay the price.
Trump just won’t release it.
440,000 Minnesotans - and millions more Americans - will pay the price.
October 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The USDA has funding set aside to keep food assistance programs running during emergencies.
Trump just won’t release it.
440,000 Minnesotans - and millions more Americans - will pay the price.
Trump just won’t release it.
440,000 Minnesotans - and millions more Americans - will pay the price.
Reposted by Rep. Leigh Finke
I’m letting the haters know now: stay mad. We will continue to exist and thrive in Minnesota. 😘
@aurinmpls.bsky.social @omarfatehmn.com
sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...
@aurinmpls.bsky.social @omarfatehmn.com
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Islamophobia threatens to silence Muslim candidates in Minnesota
Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh has seen a consistent stream of threats, but he’s not alone. Several candidates for local office say they’ve been targeted, and they are concerned it will disc...
sahanjournal.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I’m letting the haters know now: stay mad. We will continue to exist and thrive in Minnesota. 😘
@aurinmpls.bsky.social @omarfatehmn.com
sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...
@aurinmpls.bsky.social @omarfatehmn.com
sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...
It’s the last day to vote for the @victoryinstitute.bsky.social's Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award. I'm nominated and I'd love to have your vote! vote until midnight, and let your friends know!
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October 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It’s the last day to vote for the @victoryinstitute.bsky.social's Tammy Baldwin Breakthrough Award. I'm nominated and I'd love to have your vote! vote until midnight, and let your friends know!
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just in case your not tracking:
cis women taking testosterone: medical magic
trans mascs taking testosterone: end of civilization
cis women taking testosterone: medical magic
trans mascs taking testosterone: end of civilization
October 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
just in case your not tracking:
cis women taking testosterone: medical magic
trans mascs taking testosterone: end of civilization
cis women taking testosterone: medical magic
trans mascs taking testosterone: end of civilization
The Trump White House ballroom is planned for 90,000 square feet.
➡️The existing White House (w the east wing is 55,000 sf
➡️An nfl football field is 57,000 sf
➡️A pro soccer field is about 75,000 sf
It will be a monstrous memorial to the whims of a dictator, and So much gold leaf.
➡️The existing White House (w the east wing is 55,000 sf
➡️An nfl football field is 57,000 sf
➡️A pro soccer field is about 75,000 sf
It will be a monstrous memorial to the whims of a dictator, and So much gold leaf.
October 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The Trump White House ballroom is planned for 90,000 square feet.
➡️The existing White House (w the east wing is 55,000 sf
➡️An nfl football field is 57,000 sf
➡️A pro soccer field is about 75,000 sf
It will be a monstrous memorial to the whims of a dictator, and So much gold leaf.
➡️The existing White House (w the east wing is 55,000 sf
➡️An nfl football field is 57,000 sf
➡️A pro soccer field is about 75,000 sf
It will be a monstrous memorial to the whims of a dictator, and So much gold leaf.
was watching the Timberwolves play last night and have to admit I have no idea what the rules are for traveling.
Like is that not a rule anymore?
They’re allowed to just walk with the ball? Seems….dumb.
Like is that not a rule anymore?
They’re allowed to just walk with the ball? Seems….dumb.
October 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
was watching the Timberwolves play last night and have to admit I have no idea what the rules are for traveling.
Like is that not a rule anymore?
They’re allowed to just walk with the ball? Seems….dumb.
Like is that not a rule anymore?
They’re allowed to just walk with the ball? Seems….dumb.
I stand with our immigrant neighbors, and against the actions of the Trump regime and the secret police tactics of ICE.
Protesters gather as Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits Minnesota for ICE briefing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is visiting Minnesota Friday to discuss federal immigration enforcement efforts. Protests are planned in the Twin Cities ahead of her visit.
www.mprnews.org
October 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I stand with our immigrant neighbors, and against the actions of the Trump regime and the secret police tactics of ICE.
I know that laws, and other such annoyances, are no longer of concern to the federal government.
but isn't this just....murder?
but isn't this just....murder?
"Well, I don't think we're gonna necessarily ask for a declaration of war. I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. Okay? We're gonna kill them. You know, they're gonna be, like, dead. Okay? Yeah."
Trump has abandoned even the pretext of following the law.
Trump has abandoned even the pretext of following the law.
October 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I know that laws, and other such annoyances, are no longer of concern to the federal government.
but isn't this just....murder?
but isn't this just....murder?