Kate Baxter-Kauf

THIS IS SO GROSS. It is just continually devastating to watch the cavalier and disgusting sexism, over and over and over again, by pretty much all dudes, often in the name of "helping" that is actually much more nefarious.

Something I want to point out to every single Republican or MAGA asshole attacking Biden's "weaponization of government" is that the Biden DOJ had the emails of Musk planning private trips to Epstein's island and Musk still felt comfortable spending hundreds of millions to get Trump elected

Not for nothing, I could do without the fact that the current situation leaves me with the attention span of a freaking guppy to get my actual job done.

Meg!!!! Debate people using numbers to recognize the awesomeness of other debate people’s performance. 💙💙 @megl.bsky.social

If you can’t win with 95% of the vote what are you even doing? 💙💙💙

THIS, and also @megl.bsky.social is legit great (as I'm sure the 47A person is too!) and she deserves all the votes in the land. <3

One of the first lessons I learned in organizing is that you celebrate victories as they come, even if they’re incomplete. Border Patrol being pulled off our streets is a massive victory for and by the people of Minnesota. It doesn’t make our work less urgent or needed, but it’s a big-ass win.

If you're able to, please get out and vote for @megl.bsky.social in tomorrow's 64A special election. She is fantastic, earned the @dfl.org endorsement in a very competitive field, and I can't wait to see her fighting for us at the Capitol!

Meg's website: www.megfor64a.com

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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon releases statement in response to U.S. AG Pam Bondi letter Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has issued a statement in response to a letter written by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to Governor Tim Walz.

"In Minnesota, we will continue to follow the letter of the law, which requires us to protect the private data of our voters.

"It is deeply disturbing that the US AG would make this unlawful request a part of an apparent ransom to pay for our state’s peace & security.*
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DHS cannot handle Eagles fans if it cannot handle Vikings fans

Souhan: What good are sports in times like these? Local owners should be making a statement. Better yet, they should be taking action.

"Shut it all down until it’s safe for every Minnesotan to drive to a sports venue without being rammed, beaten, abducted or killed."

Damn, Jim Souhan.

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these banners are printed with the coolest giant banner system ever, developed by @laborcamp on IG

the letters are cut from insulation foam and rolled with paint

From the New York Times: Representative James Comer, Republican of Kentucky and the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said on Fox News that President Trump should consider removing ICE agents from Minneapolis and sending them to another state. If "there's a chance of losing more innocent lives or whatever," Comer said, "then maybe go to another city and let the people of Minneapolis decide: Do we want to continue to have all of these illegals?"

They’re losing

When Mamie Till was on the stand during the trial of her son's murderers in 1955, the defense argued she had misidentified her son's body, was lying in order to claim insurance money for her son, & had staged the whole affair with the aid of Communists & the NAACP. Tills murderers walked free.

Why is his middle name relevant?

I don't live in Hennepin County (though I work there) and Cedrick Frazier would be my choice for Hennepin County attorney regardless (his legislature work has been impeccable and he's a friend of debate too!) but this answer is heartening.

To have this extremely unusual order in hand day-of is astonishing.

It's worth noting that the population of Minnesota is about 5.8 million, so close to 1 in 100 people in this entire amazing state showed up to say #FuckICE today

If the admin's strategic goal was to break public resistance to immigration enforcement activities, it was a tactical mistake to go to the Twin Cities.

in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today

List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.

On board with @dbrauer.net's #SpendThatShit Saturday/Sunday to support the businesses that have closed today in solidarity with the strike to get ICE out of Minnesota. If you're not local, gift cards and merch!

Where to #SpendThatShit? A list: bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...

I’m watching friends succumb to doom watching what’s happening in Minnesota and I want to shake them and scream “Can’t you see the people organizing? Can’t you see them winning?”. Doom is a warm blanket of helplessness that keeps you from the fight.

Highlighting:
That's not the MN State flag anymore.
A major reason for the change was specifically blatant racist, anti-Indigenous imagery.
It is a specific choice to use this flag.
Minority extremists use the old flag as a dog whistle.
The Vice President is prominently dog whistling.

That’s merriam park, buddy.

List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.

there are a bunch of big names on this list, including multiple beard award winners, and some places i never would have guessed in a hundred years (the malt shop?!) and i'm genuinely floored and delighted to see so many participants

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I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.

An email starting with “for your consideration: Nuremberg”

This studio awards-season email is really matching the current mood in a way I’m not sure they intended.

Minnesota employees should keep in mind that if they have earned sick and safe time available, they can use it for mental health treatment on a single day, and their employer must allow it.

Donate to Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home, organized by sarai Orquiz Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos is just 5 years old and currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and h… sarai Orquiz needs your support for Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home

Please help us bring Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos (he’s only 5 years of age and is currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and his father were kidnapped by ICE. This will help the family with legal services to help reunite Liam and his dad with their family.

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