@mspersist.bsky.social
Retired middle school teacher, grandma, political activist, gardener and language learner.
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Twin Cities! More than 1000 of you showed up last night for virtual training- this Saturday come to the follow up.
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Twin Cities! More than 1000 of you showed up last night for virtual training- this Saturday come to the follow up.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Back-to-work policies disproportionately disadvantage women, but the real issue is lack of affordable childcare for families across MN.
As I’ve talked w/ colleagues, I’m heartened by the bipartisan interest in this, b/c it is a completely solvable problem.
www.startribune.com/women-workfo...
As I’ve talked w/ colleagues, I’m heartened by the bipartisan interest in this, b/c it is a completely solvable problem.
www.startribune.com/women-workfo...
Remote policies helped women work. In-office mandates and child care costs are driving them back out.
Low flexibility and high child care costs are pushing mothers with young kids back out after they joined the workforce in record numbers during the pandemic.
www.startribune.com
September 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Back-to-work policies disproportionately disadvantage women, but the real issue is lack of affordable childcare for families across MN.
As I’ve talked w/ colleagues, I’m heartened by the bipartisan interest in this, b/c it is a completely solvable problem.
www.startribune.com/women-workfo...
As I’ve talked w/ colleagues, I’m heartened by the bipartisan interest in this, b/c it is a completely solvable problem.
www.startribune.com/women-workfo...
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Authoritarians thrive on your silence — be loud — for America.
September 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Authoritarians thrive on your silence — be loud — for America.
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Happy Labor Day to the union workers who built America’s middle class.
September 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Happy Labor Day to the union workers who built America’s middle class.
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It’s almost time for our picnic! Hope to see all our neighbors at Jensen Lake Pavillion!
August 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
It’s almost time for our picnic! Hope to see all our neighbors at Jensen Lake Pavillion!
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🚨🚨The White House is pissed off about this ad so you know what to do, share it everywhere! ICE is disappearing people just because of the color of their skin! No Warrant! No Due Process! This is not who we are as Americans! #MAGAKidnappers want an all white America, fuck that‼️
June 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
🚨🚨The White House is pissed off about this ad so you know what to do, share it everywhere! ICE is disappearing people just because of the color of their skin! No Warrant! No Due Process! This is not who we are as Americans! #MAGAKidnappers want an all white America, fuck that‼️
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Melissa Hortman spoke truth with quiet force.
Fierce and unflinching, she built common ground and her legacy echoes far beyond Minnesota.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFed...
@dfl.org @kenmartin.bsky.social
Fierce and unflinching, she built common ground and her legacy echoes far beyond Minnesota.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFed...
@dfl.org @kenmartin.bsky.social
Melissa Hortman's Legacy: Fierce and Fearless
YouTube video by Dear Neighbor 🇨🇦
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June 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Melissa Hortman spoke truth with quiet force.
Fierce and unflinching, she built common ground and her legacy echoes far beyond Minnesota.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFed...
@dfl.org @kenmartin.bsky.social
Fierce and unflinching, she built common ground and her legacy echoes far beyond Minnesota.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFed...
@dfl.org @kenmartin.bsky.social
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She didn't chase the spotlight—she built coalitions, held the line, and got things done. A true Minnesotan leader. Thank you, Melissa Hortman, for your steady hand and fierce heart. You made this state better. #mnleg
June 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
She didn't chase the spotlight—she built coalitions, held the line, and got things done. A true Minnesotan leader. Thank you, Melissa Hortman, for your steady hand and fierce heart. You made this state better. #mnleg
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Minnesota’s flags will fly at half staff in honor and remembrance of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
She woke up every morning determined to make Minnesota a better place, and she will be greatly missed.
She woke up every morning determined to make Minnesota a better place, and she will be greatly missed.
June 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Minnesota’s flags will fly at half staff in honor and remembrance of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman.
She woke up every morning determined to make Minnesota a better place, and she will be greatly missed.
She woke up every morning determined to make Minnesota a better place, and she will be greatly missed.
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Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband were assassinated in their home overnight. Gunman escaped on foot. Brooklyn Park police found a Manifesto in his car at the scene. Others were on this list.
June 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband were assassinated in their home overnight. Gunman escaped on foot. Brooklyn Park police found a Manifesto in his car at the scene. Others were on this list.
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The official estimate is in: this budget would cost almost 11 million people their health insurance, and Minnesota's GOP Reps are cheering it on.
June 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The official estimate is in: this budget would cost almost 11 million people their health insurance, and Minnesota's GOP Reps are cheering it on.
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BIG NEWS: Due to large crowd size plus staffing & security logistics, WE'RE MOVING TO ST PAUL. March with us from St Paul College to the MN State Capitol for inspiring speakers, music & more. Help us spread the word on June 14. #nokings
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May 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
BIG NEWS: Due to large crowd size plus staffing & security logistics, WE'RE MOVING TO ST PAUL. March with us from St Paul College to the MN State Capitol for inspiring speakers, music & more. Help us spread the word on June 14. #nokings
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblet...
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblet...
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May 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Well payed, Harvard, well played.
Harvard offers FREE American Government course.
Harvard offers FREE American Government course.
May 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Well payed, Harvard, well played.
Harvard offers FREE American Government course.
Harvard offers FREE American Government course.
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May 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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The House just voted for the largest cut to Medicaid in history. The bill passed by one vote.
Any of the Minnesota Republicans in Congress could have stopped this. None of them did.
Any of the Minnesota Republicans in Congress could have stopped this. None of them did.
May 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The House just voted for the largest cut to Medicaid in history. The bill passed by one vote.
Any of the Minnesota Republicans in Congress could have stopped this. None of them did.
Any of the Minnesota Republicans in Congress could have stopped this. None of them did.
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House Republicans just voted to cut access to @ppfa.org and remove access to lifesaving healthcare.
This is another direct attack on reproductive and personal freedoms in our country.
This is another direct attack on reproductive and personal freedoms in our country.
May 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
House Republicans just voted to cut access to @ppfa.org and remove access to lifesaving healthcare.
This is another direct attack on reproductive and personal freedoms in our country.
This is another direct attack on reproductive and personal freedoms in our country.
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The Republican tariffs and budget bills would drive up costs for working families and slash programs like Medicaid and SNAP while giving tax breaks to the ultra wealthy.
May 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Republican tariffs and budget bills would drive up costs for working families and slash programs like Medicaid and SNAP while giving tax breaks to the ultra wealthy.
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UPDATE: This afternoon, I interviewed MN Rep. Robert Bierman, co-chair of the House Health Finance and Policy committee. He emphasized that the proposed budget is preliminary, and said he and colleagues on the committee are "getting a lot of emails" about the MDH Long COVID program. (1/2)
NEW: Minnesota House legislators have proposed eliminating the state's groundbreaking Long COVID program. More from me @thesicktimes.bsky.social: thesicktimes.org/2025/05/07/m...
Minnesota House budget proposes eliminating state Long COVID program - The Sick Times
Cuts could end Long COVID research, communications, and grants in Minnesota, which has been a leader in state-level public health responses to the crisis.
thesicktimes.org
May 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
UPDATE: This afternoon, I interviewed MN Rep. Robert Bierman, co-chair of the House Health Finance and Policy committee. He emphasized that the proposed budget is preliminary, and said he and colleagues on the committee are "getting a lot of emails" about the MDH Long COVID program. (1/2)