Heather Silsbee
@hsilsbee.bsky.social
Editor, communicator, abolitionist, Southwest Minneapolis resident trying to make it less of a problem. Queer/bi, chronically ill, she/her
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Who's funding Elizabeth Shaffer's quarter-million-dollar city council campaign? 🍟👀
Please share with the ward 7 residents in your life!
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Please share with the ward 7 residents in your life!
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Who’s Funding Elizabeth Shaffer?
A candidate can’t control everyone who donates to them. But, wealthy donors, like most voters, tend to financially support candidates who they think will support their own interests. So, if you’re …
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This is who we have representing us now, ward 7. Keep an eye on your favorite cafe or it might be replaced by a McCafe.
And make sure Shaffer hears from you often. We don't have to make her job easy.
Katie - you're still the CM in my heart! Can't wait to see what you do next. 🧡😭
And make sure Shaffer hears from you often. We don't have to make her job easy.
Katie - you're still the CM in my heart! Can't wait to see what you do next. 🧡😭
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Trans and non-binary DFL’ers are all too often there for the party in its greatest time of need. DFL leadership is all too often nowhere to found in ours.
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Trans and non-binary DFL’ers are all too often there for the party in its greatest time of need. DFL leadership is all too often nowhere to found in ours.
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
Join us in supporting A Better DFL to help create a party that works for all us ❤️
www.abetterdfl.org
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if you're also pissed at the DFL, join us in trying to fix it! sign up below to prepare for caucuses in february as we try to create a Better DFL!
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
if you're also pissed at the DFL, join us in trying to fix it! sign up below to prepare for caucuses in february as we try to create a Better DFL!
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The DFL is a shitshow and I'm dedicated to doing my part in fixing it over the next year because if they don't get their shit together, we are going to lose and my life and home in Minnesota will be at risk.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
A Better DFL
abetterdfl.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The DFL is a shitshow and I'm dedicated to doing my part in fixing it over the next year because if they don't get their shit together, we are going to lose and my life and home in Minnesota will be at risk.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
If you're mad about this shit like me, help me out with this organizing effort.
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the instructions for the DFL listening session did not say backpacks were not allowed so people are being turned away with them. i got in because i have press pass
this security team hired for this event is the same one hired for omar fateh’s election night party
this security team hired for this event is the same one hired for omar fateh’s election night party
November 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
the instructions for the DFL listening session did not say backpacks were not allowed so people are being turned away with them. i got in because i have press pass
this security team hired for this event is the same one hired for omar fateh’s election night party
this security team hired for this event is the same one hired for omar fateh’s election night party
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mutual aid needed for Noble, a disabled artist who is recovering & rebuilding stability in their life following some serious health challenges and housing instability in recent years. they’re an amazing artist and community steward — please support them!
linktr.ee/Nobleliverpool
linktr.ee/Nobleliverpool
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
mutual aid needed for Noble, a disabled artist who is recovering & rebuilding stability in their life following some serious health challenges and housing instability in recent years. they’re an amazing artist and community steward — please support them!
linktr.ee/Nobleliverpool
linktr.ee/Nobleliverpool
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Shaw Lundquist may need more google reviews to let customers know what their values are
From a St Paul Dept of Safety and Inspections email: construction permit for a new $11m CBP building construction permit at 670 Bayfield Street next to the downtown StP airport. Note location right near the runways. "Great" place to deport from! @mollycoleman.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Shaw Lundquist may need more google reviews to let customers know what their values are
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I reached out to federal delegation to get some answers on this project. It’s a surprise and a very unwelcome one.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
From a St Paul Dept of Safety and Inspections email: construction permit for a new $11m CBP building construction permit at 670 Bayfield Street next to the downtown StP airport. Note location right near the runways. "Great" place to deport from! @mollycoleman.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I reached out to federal delegation to get some answers on this project. It’s a surprise and a very unwelcome one.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
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well, here’s your first test, Mayor-elect Her. no home for CBP!
From a St Paul Dept of Safety and Inspections email: construction permit for a new $11m CBP building construction permit at 670 Bayfield Street next to the downtown StP airport. Note location right near the runways. "Great" place to deport from! @mollycoleman.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
well, here’s your first test, Mayor-elect Her. no home for CBP!
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Oh hell no
From a St Paul Dept of Safety and Inspections email: construction permit for a new $11m CBP building construction permit at 670 Bayfield Street next to the downtown StP airport. Note location right near the runways. "Great" place to deport from! @mollycoleman.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Oh hell no
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ending all 2029 discourse with this simple plan
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
ending all 2029 discourse with this simple plan
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LaTonya Reeves is now in the ActBlue Directory for US House, District 5.
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 AM
LaTonya Reeves is now in the ActBlue Directory for US House, District 5.
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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y'all nearly 100 people have signed up to volunteer for this effort, from 7 of the 8 congressional districts.
Unbelievable and awesome. Thank you, sincerely.
Unbelievable and awesome. Thank you, sincerely.
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
y'all nearly 100 people have signed up to volunteer for this effort, from 7 of the 8 congressional districts.
Unbelievable and awesome. Thank you, sincerely.
Unbelievable and awesome. Thank you, sincerely.
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Minnesota Senator contacts
Klobuchar
Metro office: 612-727-5220
DC: 202-224-3244
More: www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index...
Smith
Metro: 651-221-1016
DC: 202-224-5641
More: www.smith.senate.gov
Klobuchar
Metro office: 612-727-5220
DC: 202-224-3244
More: www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index...
Smith
Metro: 651-221-1016
DC: 202-224-5641
More: www.smith.senate.gov
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Minnesota Senator contacts
Klobuchar
Metro office: 612-727-5220
DC: 202-224-3244
More: www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index...
Smith
Metro: 651-221-1016
DC: 202-224-5641
More: www.smith.senate.gov
Klobuchar
Metro office: 612-727-5220
DC: 202-224-3244
More: www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index...
Smith
Metro: 651-221-1016
DC: 202-224-5641
More: www.smith.senate.gov
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Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
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Too often we use the phrase "tireless advocate" to describe community organizers who have been fighting the good fight for years and just keep on. But Dex is fucking tired. If you want to build a DFL worth fighting for, join them at abetterdfl.org.
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Too often we use the phrase "tireless advocate" to describe community organizers who have been fighting the good fight for years and just keep on. But Dex is fucking tired. If you want to build a DFL worth fighting for, join them at abetterdfl.org.
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90 minutes later and we have people signed up from 7 of our 8 congressional districts!
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
November 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
90 minutes later and we have people signed up from 7 of our 8 congressional districts!
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If you’re in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Base Camp Coffee and Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka are giving people a free beverage if they bring in a bag of non-perishable groceries to donate to ICA Food Shelf. They’re doing this through the month of November.
November 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If you’re in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Base Camp Coffee and Unmapped Brewing in Minnetonka are giving people a free beverage if they bring in a bag of non-perishable groceries to donate to ICA Food Shelf. They’re doing this through the month of November.
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I think it's not even so much about "flipping' anything... but about unveiling things. Ward 13 folks really fell for the abject propaganda machine this round. Changing votes is about unmasking dog-whistle politics for what they are, and helping folks see more clearly what our city ACTUALLY needs.
Me, in our @swaempls.bsky.social chat yesterday.
If you know anyone, either in or outside of SW Mpls who wants to help with this work, please point them in our direction! linktr.ee/swaempls
Notably, @marymoriarty.bsky.social and her team also cracked this code.
If you know anyone, either in or outside of SW Mpls who wants to help with this work, please point them in our direction! linktr.ee/swaempls
Notably, @marymoriarty.bsky.social and her team also cracked this code.
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I think it's not even so much about "flipping' anything... but about unveiling things. Ward 13 folks really fell for the abject propaganda machine this round. Changing votes is about unmasking dog-whistle politics for what they are, and helping folks see more clearly what our city ACTUALLY needs.
If you signed the Feminist Caucus letter, here's your next steps to help prevent that from happening again! ⬇️
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
November 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
If you signed the Feminist Caucus letter, here's your next steps to help prevent that from happening again! ⬇️
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I’m on board. I hope you all can join me as well. 🏳️⚧️✊🏽
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
November 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I’m on board. I hope you all can join me as well. 🏳️⚧️✊🏽
Reposted by Heather Silsbee
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
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you would make many a teenager happy if you donated fancy water bottles to a toy drive and i am 100% serious
I post this every year but now that holiday ads are out I’ll say it again: teenagers are often forgotten in Toys For Tots drives. These hygiene and beauty kits go on sale every holiday and make fantastic donations to toy drives. Sports equipment is great too!
November 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
you would make many a teenager happy if you donated fancy water bottles to a toy drive and i am 100% serious
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I post this every year but now that holiday ads are out I’ll say it again: teenagers are often forgotten in Toys For Tots drives. These hygiene and beauty kits go on sale every holiday and make fantastic donations to toy drives. Sports equipment is great too!
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I post this every year but now that holiday ads are out I’ll say it again: teenagers are often forgotten in Toys For Tots drives. These hygiene and beauty kits go on sale every holiday and make fantastic donations to toy drives. Sports equipment is great too!
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We will not let Minnesotans go hungry.
November 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We will not let Minnesotans go hungry.