Senator John Marty
@senjohnmarty.bsky.social
MN Senator.
Advocate for social, racial, environmental, and economic justice.
Author of proposed Minnesota Health Plan.
Bold, ethical leader.
https://linktr.ee/senjohnmarty
Advocate for social, racial, environmental, and economic justice.
Author of proposed Minnesota Health Plan.
Bold, ethical leader.
https://linktr.ee/senjohnmarty
A beautiful ice sculpture on the MN state capitol plaza.
A crystal clear ice sculpture with a crystal clear message for protecting our democracy and constitutional rights:
"Prosecute ICE"
ICE agents who violate laws & constitutional rights should be prosecuted as anyone else would be.
A crystal clear ice sculpture with a crystal clear message for protecting our democracy and constitutional rights:
"Prosecute ICE"
ICE agents who violate laws & constitutional rights should be prosecuted as anyone else would be.
February 6, 2026 at 12:05 AM
A beautiful ice sculpture on the MN state capitol plaza.
A crystal clear ice sculpture with a crystal clear message for protecting our democracy and constitutional rights:
"Prosecute ICE"
ICE agents who violate laws & constitutional rights should be prosecuted as anyone else would be.
A crystal clear ice sculpture with a crystal clear message for protecting our democracy and constitutional rights:
"Prosecute ICE"
ICE agents who violate laws & constitutional rights should be prosecuted as anyone else would be.
Dark Days for Democracy
Most Americans have no clue that the US could quickly become a police state.
ICE’s budget is bigger than most European armies.
“The Dept of Homeland Security has, in effect, become a tool of a dictator, our Ministry of Interior”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
Most Americans have no clue that the US could quickly become a police state.
ICE’s budget is bigger than most European armies.
“The Dept of Homeland Security has, in effect, become a tool of a dictator, our Ministry of Interior”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
Column | The world recoils at Trump’s ‘paramilitary’ force
The havoc wrought by the deployment of federal immigration enforcement in the U.S. has wrought unflattering comparisons abroad to unaccountable paramilitary forces.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Dark Days for Democracy
Most Americans have no clue that the US could quickly become a police state.
ICE’s budget is bigger than most European armies.
“The Dept of Homeland Security has, in effect, become a tool of a dictator, our Ministry of Interior”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
Most Americans have no clue that the US could quickly become a police state.
ICE’s budget is bigger than most European armies.
“The Dept of Homeland Security has, in effect, become a tool of a dictator, our Ministry of Interior”
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
Lured by the promise of easy money, major league owners & politicians alike embrace online sports betting while ignoring its devastating impacts.
Worth reading: EVERYBODY LOSES shows how sportsbooks destroy the integrity of sports, harm athletes, and drivecountless people to gambling addiction.
Worth reading: EVERYBODY LOSES shows how sportsbooks destroy the integrity of sports, harm athletes, and drivecountless people to gambling addiction.
January 28, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Lured by the promise of easy money, major league owners & politicians alike embrace online sports betting while ignoring its devastating impacts.
Worth reading: EVERYBODY LOSES shows how sportsbooks destroy the integrity of sports, harm athletes, and drivecountless people to gambling addiction.
Worth reading: EVERYBODY LOSES shows how sportsbooks destroy the integrity of sports, harm athletes, and drivecountless people to gambling addiction.
These CEOs say they “have been working every day behind the scenes” with the White House?
And they think this blather is a bold response?
ICE agents are acting with cruelty, ignoring constitutional rights – brutally abducting the customers and workers of these businesses.
And they think this blather is a bold response?
ICE agents are acting with cruelty, ignoring constitutional rights – brutally abducting the customers and workers of these businesses.
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 AM
These CEOs say they “have been working every day behind the scenes” with the White House?
And they think this blather is a bold response?
ICE agents are acting with cruelty, ignoring constitutional rights – brutally abducting the customers and workers of these businesses.
And they think this blather is a bold response?
ICE agents are acting with cruelty, ignoring constitutional rights – brutally abducting the customers and workers of these businesses.
The ICE cruelty doesn't end.
ICE abducted this 2 yr old & her dad, rejecting the family attorney's attempt to get her out of custody, back to her mother.
The Strib reports they sent her to Texas, despite a court order.
ICE says it is arresting the "worst of the worst"
ICE abducted this 2 yr old & her dad, rejecting the family attorney's attempt to get her out of custody, back to her mother.
The Strib reports they sent her to Texas, despite a court order.
ICE says it is arresting the "worst of the worst"
January 23, 2026 at 10:40 PM
The ICE cruelty doesn't end.
ICE abducted this 2 yr old & her dad, rejecting the family attorney's attempt to get her out of custody, back to her mother.
The Strib reports they sent her to Texas, despite a court order.
ICE says it is arresting the "worst of the worst"
ICE abducted this 2 yr old & her dad, rejecting the family attorney's attempt to get her out of custody, back to her mother.
The Strib reports they sent her to Texas, despite a court order.
ICE says it is arresting the "worst of the worst"
Proud of Minnesota's resistance to cruelty. Proud to join with a few of my colleagues in with the Interfaith Service at Temple Israel today.
Bishop Mariann Budde brought a powerful message of hope as we stand together supporting our neighbors.
Bishop Mariann Budde brought a powerful message of hope as we stand together supporting our neighbors.
January 23, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Proud of Minnesota's resistance to cruelty. Proud to join with a few of my colleagues in with the Interfaith Service at Temple Israel today.
Bishop Mariann Budde brought a powerful message of hope as we stand together supporting our neighbors.
Bishop Mariann Budde brought a powerful message of hope as we stand together supporting our neighbors.
It's bitter cold today, but countless kind, warm-hearted Minnesotans joined the statewide Day of Prayer & Fasting to get ICE agents out.
Here's a group at one street corner in Roseville this morning. When ICE abducts innocent preschoolers, people are willing to resist their cruelty.
Here's a group at one street corner in Roseville this morning. When ICE abducts innocent preschoolers, people are willing to resist their cruelty.
January 23, 2026 at 7:45 PM
It's bitter cold today, but countless kind, warm-hearted Minnesotans joined the statewide Day of Prayer & Fasting to get ICE agents out.
Here's a group at one street corner in Roseville this morning. When ICE abducts innocent preschoolers, people are willing to resist their cruelty.
Here's a group at one street corner in Roseville this morning. When ICE abducts innocent preschoolers, people are willing to resist their cruelty.
Like so many other ICE actions: This is simply cruel!
Abducting an innocent 5 yr old preschool child & rushing him off to Texas is just mean.
Is there no point at which Republicans in Congress will stand up to this cruelty? For our constitutional rights? bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
Abducting an innocent 5 yr old preschool child & rushing him off to Texas is just mean.
Is there no point at which Republicans in Congress will stand up to this cruelty? For our constitutional rights? bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
ICE detains 4 Columbia Heights students, including 5- and 10-year-olds sent to Texas
Columbia Heights Public Schools leaders addressed the ICE surge into the district, saying the community is "shattered."
bringmethenews.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Like so many other ICE actions: This is simply cruel!
Abducting an innocent 5 yr old preschool child & rushing him off to Texas is just mean.
Is there no point at which Republicans in Congress will stand up to this cruelty? For our constitutional rights? bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
Abducting an innocent 5 yr old preschool child & rushing him off to Texas is just mean.
Is there no point at which Republicans in Congress will stand up to this cruelty? For our constitutional rights? bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
Proud to stand today, with Sen Zaynab Mohamed & Rep Ilhan Omar and many colleagues in solidarity against Trump's cruel, illegal attempt to end Temporary Protective Status for Somali Minnesotans.
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Proud to stand today, with Sen Zaynab Mohamed & Rep Ilhan Omar and many colleagues in solidarity against Trump's cruel, illegal attempt to end Temporary Protective Status for Somali Minnesotans.
Sports betting scandals & the public's fading trust, "points to an industry rotting from the inside — one that rewards corruption, punishes transparency & treats addiction as a business model."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/o...
Opinion | Gambling Is Killing Sports and Consuming America
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Sports betting scandals & the public's fading trust, "points to an industry rotting from the inside — one that rewards corruption, punishes transparency & treats addiction as a business model."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/o...
Rep. Tom Emmer says this woman is from the "terrorist wing" of the Democratic Party, because she attended what he called a "Hate America" rally.
She loves America, Rep Emmer.
As do the other thousands at the White Bear Lk, MN No Kings rally. Beautiful weather, beautiful, patriotic people!
She loves America, Rep Emmer.
As do the other thousands at the White Bear Lk, MN No Kings rally. Beautiful weather, beautiful, patriotic people!
October 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Rep. Tom Emmer says this woman is from the "terrorist wing" of the Democratic Party, because she attended what he called a "Hate America" rally.
She loves America, Rep Emmer.
As do the other thousands at the White Bear Lk, MN No Kings rally. Beautiful weather, beautiful, patriotic people!
She loves America, Rep Emmer.
As do the other thousands at the White Bear Lk, MN No Kings rally. Beautiful weather, beautiful, patriotic people!
Please share this amazing Good News!
In times of political, economic, & social division, never forget that each of us can make a positive difference.
See the incredible community work initiated by a few volunteers. This could be replicated elsewhere.
www.rosevillereader.com/do-good-rose...
In times of political, economic, & social division, never forget that each of us can make a positive difference.
See the incredible community work initiated by a few volunteers. This could be replicated elsewhere.
www.rosevillereader.com/do-good-rose...
Do Good Roseville celebrates ten years
Making good things happen one idea at a time
www.rosevillereader.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Please share this amazing Good News!
In times of political, economic, & social division, never forget that each of us can make a positive difference.
See the incredible community work initiated by a few volunteers. This could be replicated elsewhere.
www.rosevillereader.com/do-good-rose...
In times of political, economic, & social division, never forget that each of us can make a positive difference.
See the incredible community work initiated by a few volunteers. This could be replicated elsewhere.
www.rosevillereader.com/do-good-rose...
We need an assault weapons ban - but we also need more comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation, including licensing and registration. #mnleg
September 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
We need an assault weapons ban - but we also need more comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation, including licensing and registration. #mnleg
Ban assault weapons & large-capacity magazines - during the special session!
It might have saved lives at Annunciation if passed 2 yrs ago.
But, we also need broader gun violence laws. Here's my testimony on my comprehensive legislation:
youtu.be/ANswPpLzREw?...
It might have saved lives at Annunciation if passed 2 yrs ago.
But, we also need broader gun violence laws. Here's my testimony on my comprehensive legislation:
youtu.be/ANswPpLzREw?...
Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/15/25
YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services
youtu.be
September 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Ban assault weapons & large-capacity magazines - during the special session!
It might have saved lives at Annunciation if passed 2 yrs ago.
But, we also need broader gun violence laws. Here's my testimony on my comprehensive legislation:
youtu.be/ANswPpLzREw?...
It might have saved lives at Annunciation if passed 2 yrs ago.
But, we also need broader gun violence laws. Here's my testimony on my comprehensive legislation:
youtu.be/ANswPpLzREw?...
Charlie Kirk murdered. Gun violence has no place in America.
Not in schools: Sandy Hook, Uvalde, Annunciation and.... Not in public life: Hortman, Hoffman, Giffords, Scalise, now Kirk.
Each one a tragedy. Each one unacceptable.
We can & must stop the gun violence epidemic.
Not in schools: Sandy Hook, Uvalde, Annunciation and.... Not in public life: Hortman, Hoffman, Giffords, Scalise, now Kirk.
Each one a tragedy. Each one unacceptable.
We can & must stop the gun violence epidemic.
September 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Charlie Kirk murdered. Gun violence has no place in America.
Not in schools: Sandy Hook, Uvalde, Annunciation and.... Not in public life: Hortman, Hoffman, Giffords, Scalise, now Kirk.
Each one a tragedy. Each one unacceptable.
We can & must stop the gun violence epidemic.
Not in schools: Sandy Hook, Uvalde, Annunciation and.... Not in public life: Hortman, Hoffman, Giffords, Scalise, now Kirk.
Each one a tragedy. Each one unacceptable.
We can & must stop the gun violence epidemic.
Two more school children dead. Six others in critical condition. Each death is tragic. Each is unacceptable. The 286th mass shooting (4 or more victims) in the US this year.
Thoughts & prayers, yes. Mental Health services, yes. Also, yes, to real gun safety regulation. (1/2)
Thoughts & prayers, yes. Mental Health services, yes. Also, yes, to real gun safety regulation. (1/2)
August 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Two more school children dead. Six others in critical condition. Each death is tragic. Each is unacceptable. The 286th mass shooting (4 or more victims) in the US this year.
Thoughts & prayers, yes. Mental Health services, yes. Also, yes, to real gun safety regulation. (1/2)
Thoughts & prayers, yes. Mental Health services, yes. Also, yes, to real gun safety regulation. (1/2)
A powerful new documentary on PFAS brings to light how the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency fired the scientist exposing PFAS dangers 20 yrs before Amara's Law: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_8W...
Joe Augustine’s excellent investigative reporting illustrates Corporate Capture of the MPCA in 2005.
Joe Augustine’s excellent investigative reporting illustrates Corporate Capture of the MPCA in 2005.
3M PFAS documentary | Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS.
YouTube video by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
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August 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A powerful new documentary on PFAS brings to light how the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency fired the scientist exposing PFAS dangers 20 yrs before Amara's Law: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_8W...
Joe Augustine’s excellent investigative reporting illustrates Corporate Capture of the MPCA in 2005.
Joe Augustine’s excellent investigative reporting illustrates Corporate Capture of the MPCA in 2005.
It was heartening to see the strong showing for the Trans Day of Visibilityon Monday! The Trump administration is vilifying people & attempting to erase an entire community.
There’s nothing more important than coming together and standing with our trans neighbors. All people are valued!
There’s nothing more important than coming together and standing with our trans neighbors. All people are valued!
April 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It was heartening to see the strong showing for the Trans Day of Visibilityon Monday! The Trump administration is vilifying people & attempting to erase an entire community.
There’s nothing more important than coming together and standing with our trans neighbors. All people are valued!
There’s nothing more important than coming together and standing with our trans neighbors. All people are valued!
Sixty years ago, the Selma Voting Rights March began. On Bloody Sunday Alabama Troopers brutally assaulted peaceful marchers. Martin Luther King rallied religious leaders from around the country to come. My Dad joined the marchers in Selma on Tuesday. [1/5]
March 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Sixty years ago, the Selma Voting Rights March began. On Bloody Sunday Alabama Troopers brutally assaulted peaceful marchers. Martin Luther King rallied religious leaders from around the country to come. My Dad joined the marchers in Selma on Tuesday. [1/5]
Washington Post's motto has been "Democracy Dies In Darkness." Jeff Bezos just decided to turn out the lights. Tragic. For our democracy. www.startribune.com/washington-p...
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says opinion pages will defend free market and 'personal liberties'
The billionaire owner of The Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, narrowed the topics covered by its opinion section Wednesday to defending personal liberties and the free market, a pivot away from its tradit...
www.startribune.com
February 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Washington Post's motto has been "Democracy Dies In Darkness." Jeff Bezos just decided to turn out the lights. Tragic. For our democracy. www.startribune.com/washington-p...
Reposted by Senator John Marty
just paid $6.89 at costco for two dozen, cage-free eggs — the smallest quantity they sell
must be doing something right
must be doing something right
January 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
just paid $6.89 at costco for two dozen, cage-free eggs — the smallest quantity they sell
must be doing something right
must be doing something right
Commentary worth reading - from Karen Tolkkinen
A fifth of MN families are food insecure. One in five!
None of Trump's executive orders "have addressed hunger in rural America or the price of food. Instead, he has belittled transgender people..."
So tragic.
www.startribune.com/tolkkinen-am...
A fifth of MN families are food insecure. One in five!
None of Trump's executive orders "have addressed hunger in rural America or the price of food. Instead, he has belittled transgender people..."
So tragic.
www.startribune.com/tolkkinen-am...
Tolkkinen: Trump is sowing chaos and failing to bring down the cost of groceries
A gulf is widening between President Trump and rural Minnesota, where one in four households is unable to obtain enough to eat without assistance. Trump has failed to bring down grocery prices, and eg...
www.startribune.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Commentary worth reading - from Karen Tolkkinen
A fifth of MN families are food insecure. One in five!
None of Trump's executive orders "have addressed hunger in rural America or the price of food. Instead, he has belittled transgender people..."
So tragic.
www.startribune.com/tolkkinen-am...
A fifth of MN families are food insecure. One in five!
None of Trump's executive orders "have addressed hunger in rural America or the price of food. Instead, he has belittled transgender people..."
So tragic.
www.startribune.com/tolkkinen-am...
Inflammatory Trump campaign press release?
Unfortunately, no. It's an official order from Trump’s budget director.
Its impact? That’s unclear. Much may be ruled illegal or unconstitutional. Even the administration was unclear about what they want covered. (1/3)
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Unfortunately, no. It's an official order from Trump’s budget director.
Its impact? That’s unclear. Much may be ruled illegal or unconstitutional. Even the administration was unclear about what they want covered. (1/3)
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Trump administration orders sweeping freeze of federal aid
In a two-page memo, the Office of Management and Budget ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments.
www.politico.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Inflammatory Trump campaign press release?
Unfortunately, no. It's an official order from Trump’s budget director.
Its impact? That’s unclear. Much may be ruled illegal or unconstitutional. Even the administration was unclear about what they want covered. (1/3)
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Unfortunately, no. It's an official order from Trump’s budget director.
Its impact? That’s unclear. Much may be ruled illegal or unconstitutional. Even the administration was unclear about what they want covered. (1/3)
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...