Harmon Abrahamson
@hbabrahamson.bsky.social
Dad, grandparent. Retired chemist. Birdwatcher. Climate Justice. Leader with @ISAIAHMN.org & @FaithinMN.org working for racial and economic justice. (He/him)
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First they made the single largest cut to food assistance in our nation's history.
Now they're ending how we track hunger.
What are they doing?? It's almost like the cruelty is the point.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/21/h...
Now they're ending how we track hunger.
What are they doing?? It's almost like the cruelty is the point.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/21/h...
Trump administration cancels annual hunger report after enacting historic cuts to nation’s safety net | CNN
The Trump administration is terminating the federal government’s annual report on food insecurity in America, saying it had become “redundant, costly and politicized” and noting that “extraneous studi...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
First they made the single largest cut to food assistance in our nation's history.
Now they're ending how we track hunger.
What are they doing?? It's almost like the cruelty is the point.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/21/h...
Now they're ending how we track hunger.
What are they doing?? It's almost like the cruelty is the point.
www.cnn.com/2025/09/21/h...
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Because "More than 1,000 cyclists hit and killed by people driving vehicles" is just too harsh, I guess. Yo, pedestrians & cyclists, obey the rules of the road because drivers sure as fuck don't.
In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.
8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life
In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Because "More than 1,000 cyclists hit and killed by people driving vehicles" is just too harsh, I guess. Yo, pedestrians & cyclists, obey the rules of the road because drivers sure as fuck don't.
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🧵 Today at the MN State Capitol, U.S. Senator Tina Smith stood with 110 clergy leaders from across faith, race, and place to demand a federal budget that protects healthcare — not one that cuts Medicaid, the ACA, and SNAP just to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.
September 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
🧵 Today at the MN State Capitol, U.S. Senator Tina Smith stood with 110 clergy leaders from across faith, race, and place to demand a federal budget that protects healthcare — not one that cuts Medicaid, the ACA, and SNAP just to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.
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I voted NO on the Republicans' partisan spending bill.
Their agenda is to take health care away from millions of Americans and make health care more expensive for everyone. As a doctor, I find that unconscionable and I won’t support it.
Their agenda is to take health care away from millions of Americans and make health care more expensive for everyone. As a doctor, I find that unconscionable and I won’t support it.
September 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I voted NO on the Republicans' partisan spending bill.
Their agenda is to take health care away from millions of Americans and make health care more expensive for everyone. As a doctor, I find that unconscionable and I won’t support it.
Their agenda is to take health care away from millions of Americans and make health care more expensive for everyone. As a doctor, I find that unconscionable and I won’t support it.
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The Big Beautiful Betrayal is creating a health care crisis that will force hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to close while 15 million people lose coverage.
Unless Republicans in Congress renew the health care tax credits, more than 20 million Americans will also see their premiums rise.
Unless Republicans in Congress renew the health care tax credits, more than 20 million Americans will also see their premiums rise.
September 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The Big Beautiful Betrayal is creating a health care crisis that will force hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to close while 15 million people lose coverage.
Unless Republicans in Congress renew the health care tax credits, more than 20 million Americans will also see their premiums rise.
Unless Republicans in Congress renew the health care tax credits, more than 20 million Americans will also see their premiums rise.
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🧵📣 75 ISAIAH leaders and 25 of their kiddos recently gathered for a Northern Minnesota Affordability Summit. These folks met with State Sen Grant Hauschild, State Rep Pete Johnson, St. Louis County Commissioners, and Duluth City Councilmembers to push for county and state investments into childcare.
September 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🧵📣 75 ISAIAH leaders and 25 of their kiddos recently gathered for a Northern Minnesota Affordability Summit. These folks met with State Sen Grant Hauschild, State Rep Pete Johnson, St. Louis County Commissioners, and Duluth City Councilmembers to push for county and state investments into childcare.
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NEVER forget that the power is with the people in the United States of America. Keep speaking out.
September 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
NEVER forget that the power is with the people in the United States of America. Keep speaking out.
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Guns are the number one killer of children in America. We have to address this public health crisis.
September 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Guns are the number one killer of children in America. We have to address this public health crisis.
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🧵✨ Incredible organizing is happening at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church!
Recently, 32 leaders came together to debrief our deep listening forums, canvassing, and survey results — and to take action by calling U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar & Tina Smith.
Recently, 32 leaders came together to debrief our deep listening forums, canvassing, and survey results — and to take action by calling U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar & Tina Smith.
September 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🧵✨ Incredible organizing is happening at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church!
Recently, 32 leaders came together to debrief our deep listening forums, canvassing, and survey results — and to take action by calling U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar & Tina Smith.
Recently, 32 leaders came together to debrief our deep listening forums, canvassing, and survey results — and to take action by calling U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar & Tina Smith.
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Yesterday, St. Paul leaders urged residents to Vote YES on Question 1 ✅ to pass Administrative Citations.
Early voting is open. 🗳️ Make your plan to Vote YES for a Fairer St. Paul now through November 4th! #BeAVoter www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
Early voting is open. 🗳️ Make your plan to Vote YES for a Fairer St. Paul now through November 4th! #BeAVoter www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
St. Paul voters to decide ballot measure that would allow fines for ordinance violations
St. Paul voters will vote on a charter amendment that would allow the City Council to issue fines for ordinance violations. The ballot measure follows the council’s unanimous approval of the charter c...
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September 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Yesterday, St. Paul leaders urged residents to Vote YES on Question 1 ✅ to pass Administrative Citations.
Early voting is open. 🗳️ Make your plan to Vote YES for a Fairer St. Paul now through November 4th! #BeAVoter www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
Early voting is open. 🗳️ Make your plan to Vote YES for a Fairer St. Paul now through November 4th! #BeAVoter www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
Denounce the betrayal of academic freedom rootsaction.org/remove-uc-pr...
Remove UC’s President from Office. Stop the Violation of Academic Freedom and Free Speech Principles.
We urge the University of California Board of Regents to remove the current UC president and replace him with a leader willing to defend academic freedom instead of betraying it.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Denounce the betrayal of academic freedom rootsaction.org/remove-uc-pr...
Cities nationwide should follow Seattle's lead: tax the rich and fund affordable housing. Join me in taking action with @inequality.org: action.ips-dc.org/a/inequality...
Add your name: Cities should tax the rich and fund affordable housing
While the federal government ignores important cost-of-living issues and blocks progress, Seattle voters just passed an initiative taxing high earners and funding affordable housing. Tell cities natio...
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June 13, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Cities nationwide should follow Seattle's lead: tax the rich and fund affordable housing. Join me in taking action with @inequality.org: action.ips-dc.org/a/inequality...
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Hundreds rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday to celebrate transgender visibility, praising Minnesota’s protections for trans people while confronting the Trump administration’s hostility toward trans Americans.
Trans visibility day rally held at Minnesota Capitol amid Trump hostility • Minnesota Reformer
Hundreds rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday to celebrate transgender visibility, praising Minnesota’s protections for trans people while confronting the Trump administration’s hostility toward...
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March 31, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Hundreds rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday to celebrate transgender visibility, praising Minnesota’s protections for trans people while confronting the Trump administration’s hostility toward trans Americans.
We were there! Thanks to Gov. Walz for his continued support for our trans relatives.
On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate Minnesota’s transgender community and recommit to standing up for our neighbors in the face of hatred.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.
March 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We were there! Thanks to Gov. Walz for his continued support for our trans relatives.
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Thank you Senator @lindseyportmn.bsky.social and Sen. Jim Carlson for joining @isaiahmn.org and #YesToHomes in Inver Grove Heights this morning! Dakota County residents are asking #mnleg to pass bills that allow more homes in more places and put an end to exclusionary zoning laws.
March 29, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Thank you Senator @lindseyportmn.bsky.social and Sen. Jim Carlson for joining @isaiahmn.org and #YesToHomes in Inver Grove Heights this morning! Dakota County residents are asking #mnleg to pass bills that allow more homes in more places and put an end to exclusionary zoning laws.
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Thank you for having me! It's time we say #YesToHomes!
Thank you Senator @lindseyportmn.bsky.social and Sen. Jim Carlson for joining @isaiahmn.org and #YesToHomes in Inver Grove Heights this morning! Dakota County residents are asking #mnleg to pass bills that allow more homes in more places and put an end to exclusionary zoning laws.
March 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Thank you for having me! It's time we say #YesToHomes!
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🧵🏘️ West Metro ISAIAH leaders have been hosting powerful events to champion the #YesToHomes legislative agenda! Across Minnetonka, Minneapolis, New Hope, and Edina, hundreds of Minnesotans showed up to build a state where everyone — regardless of race or zip code — has affordable housing. #mnleg
March 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🧵🏘️ West Metro ISAIAH leaders have been hosting powerful events to champion the #YesToHomes legislative agenda! Across Minnetonka, Minneapolis, New Hope, and Edina, hundreds of Minnesotans showed up to build a state where everyone — regardless of race or zip code — has affordable housing. #mnleg
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We were honored to be joined by State Reps Esther Agbaje, @cedrickfrazier.bsky.social, @repfreiberg.bsky.social, @mikehowardmn.bsky.social, @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social, @larrykraft.bsky.social, various local electeds, and partner orgs like @moreneighbors.org. #mnleg
March 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We were honored to be joined by State Reps Esther Agbaje, @cedrickfrazier.bsky.social, @repfreiberg.bsky.social, @mikehowardmn.bsky.social, @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social, @larrykraft.bsky.social, various local electeds, and partner orgs like @moreneighbors.org. #mnleg
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📺 Watch @fox9mn.bsky.social cover one of our recent #YesToHomes events! “The market is so vastly different than what I could afford,” said Hopkins resident Darcy Gabriel. #mnleg www.fox9.com/video/1613015
West metro leaders looking to tackle housing crisis
Minnesota lawmakers and community leaders are looking to make housing more affordable in the west Twin Cities metro. FOX 9's Babs Santos has the latest.
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March 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
📺 Watch @fox9mn.bsky.social cover one of our recent #YesToHomes events! “The market is so vastly different than what I could afford,” said Hopkins resident Darcy Gabriel. #mnleg www.fox9.com/video/1613015
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🏡🎶🔊 “We wanna live in a home we can afford, a home we can afford, a home we can afford!” #mnleg
💯 Yes, yes we do. Contact your legislators and encourage them to say #YesToHomes today: bit.ly/4ieO6O
💯 Yes, yes we do. Contact your legislators and encourage them to say #YesToHomes today: bit.ly/4ieO6O
March 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🏡🎶🔊 “We wanna live in a home we can afford, a home we can afford, a home we can afford!” #mnleg
💯 Yes, yes we do. Contact your legislators and encourage them to say #YesToHomes today: bit.ly/4ieO6O
💯 Yes, yes we do. Contact your legislators and encourage them to say #YesToHomes today: bit.ly/4ieO6O
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Great turnout for the Yes To Homes rally hosted by @isaiahmn.org and @moreneighbors.org!
March 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Great turnout for the Yes To Homes rally hosted by @isaiahmn.org and @moreneighbors.org!
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Thank you to everybody that turned out today.
Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday at the Senate Committee hearing!
Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday at the Senate Committee hearing!
Great turnout for the Yes To Homes rally hosted by @isaiahmn.org and @moreneighbors.org!
March 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Thank you to everybody that turned out today.
Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday at the Senate Committee hearing!
Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday at the Senate Committee hearing!
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Powerful afternoon with @isaiahmn.org, @moreneighbors.org, Rep. @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social, Rep. Michael Howard, and Rep. Esther Agbaje as a packed house said #YesToHomes for MN this year. Let's pass laws that allow more types of homes in more places across Minnesota!
March 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Powerful afternoon with @isaiahmn.org, @moreneighbors.org, Rep. @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social, Rep. Michael Howard, and Rep. Esther Agbaje as a packed house said #YesToHomes for MN this year. Let's pass laws that allow more types of homes in more places across Minnesota!
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