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@stargays.bsky.social

noted, documented transphobe Latonya Reeves knows you can't win here if you abandon trans folks. her behavior at the annual meeting for the DFL Feminist Caucus is fully incompatible with this section of her website

Ilhan Omar has always stood up for trans folks in CD5, and she'll continue to do so

taylr @taylordahlin.com · Nov 10

latonya reeves on "Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality and Transgender Rights" for her CD5 run

another stunning victory for ilhan omar!

Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality and Transgender Rights
Every person deserves to live with dignity, safety, and respect. I will always stand up for the rights of LGBTQ+ and transgender Minnesotans to live freely and authentically, without fear of discrimination or harassment.

I will work to strengthen protections so that no one is denied opportunity or treated unfairly because of who they are or who they love.

I will also fight to ensure equal access to health care for LGBTQ+ and transgender people, including gender-affirming care, because everyone deserves the freedom to make personal decisions about their own bodies and well-being.

Hate and discrimination have no place in Minnesota or anywhere in America. Together, we can build a future where equality isn’t just promised, it’s practiced.

November 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM

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Minnesota Twins (Bot)

@twinsbaseball.bsky.social

Rookie dress up day 😂

@pablojoselopez picked out all of the costumes for this year’s rookies!

September 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM

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David Brauer

@dbrauer.net

A reminder at awful times like this

In the immediate aftermath, news outlets will get it wrong.
2. Don't trust anonymous sources.
3. Don't trust stories that cite another news outlet as the source of the information.
4. There's almost never a second shooter.
5. Pay attention to the language the media uses.
• "We are getting reports".. could mean anything.
• "We are seeking confirmation"... means they don't have it.
• "[News outlet] has learned".. means it has a scoop or is going out on limb.
6. Look for news outlets close to the incident.
1. Compare multiple sources.
8. Big news brings out the takers. And photoshoppers.
9. Beware reflexive retweeting. Some of this is on you.
ON THE MEDIA
ONTHEMEDIA.ORG

August 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM

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Erika Cole 🦊☕

@escherichiacole.bsky.social

Listen, I like dunking on TERFs as much as the next woman, but you really do not need to repost their transphobia into your feed.

It does not matter how witty your comeback is, you’re still doing harm. (Yes, screenshots count).

August 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM

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David Brauer

@dbrauer.net

I’m all for fan passion in the moment but Marge Schott was a Nazi and Donald Sterling was fired by his fellow owners for being too racist.

Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · Jul 31

The Pohlads are the worst owners in sports history. Their myopic and penny pinching decisions the last 2 years will be a lesson for generations to study on how to be incompetent. On top of it all, once they are done gutting the Twins they’ll get at least $1.5 Billion dollars. Disgusting.

July 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM

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Karl (sad trombone noise enthusiast)

@brainnotonyet.bsky.social

American fascism 🤝 white moderates centrists.

June 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM

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Taniel

@taniel.bsky.social

Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government.

That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.

June 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM

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Josh Martin

@joshmartinmpls.bsky.social

National sources (including AP) are reporting that organizers have canceled No Kings events across the state.

This is incorrect, as confirmed by local/state media, and from multiple sources present at protests right now. (1/3)

apnews.com/live/trump-m...

www.startribune.com/brooklyn-par...

Minnesota organizers cancel their ‘No Kings’ rallies after lawmakers were shot
By TIM SULLIVAN
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State Patrol Col. Christina Bogojevic asked people “out of an abundance of caution” not to attend any of the “No Kings” protests that were scheduled for across the state on Saturday.

The warnings come after two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot. Melissa Hortman, a former Minnesota House Speaker, and her spouse were shot and killed early Saturday in their Brooklyn Park home. A second state lawmaker, Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, were shot multiple times in Champlin and were wounded. Officials said the shootings were politically motivated.

Bogojevic said authorities didn’t have any direct evidence that the protests would be targeted, but said the suspect had some “No Kings” flyers in their car.

Organizers announced that all of the protests across the state were canceled.

Indivisible Twin Cities, one of the groups organizing local No Kings Day protests, said they still planned to demonstrate.

“We are horrified by these acts of unspeakable political violence. We mourn with the state and the families. As of now, we are proceeding with the No Kings event. We think it’s important to gather peacefully.”

June 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM

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Shannon Watts

@shannonrwatts.bsky.social

It should not be lost on anyone that Minnesota Rep Melissa Hortman, who was shot to death in her home last night by an assassin, was a gun safety advocate who worked tirelessly to protect her constituents from gun violence.