Screenshot of a press statement, reading: RELEASE: Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus Respond to National Democrats Compromising on Trans Rights SAINT PAUL, Minn. – In response to comments made by prominent Democrats arguing Democrats need to compromise on issues impacting trans Americans, like sports participation, the Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus issued the following statement: “During a time when the Trump administration is using the full force of the federal government to dehumanize and eradicate trans Americans, we need our leadership to remember that the fight for equal rights for all has always been tied to trans rights. None of us would enjoy living out and proud without the hard work and sacrifices by trans women of color leading the Stonewall movement. “We don’t allow individual states, counties, or communities to decide whether or not they accept our rights to get married, raise children, or recognize our basic human rights. All children deserve to play, and the Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus will always stand up for Minnesotans and fight against attempts to restrict personal liberties. “Our commitment to protecting sports participation and educational opportunities for all Minnesotans is unwavering, and we want all members of our community to know that you are welcome in Minnesota.”

Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus release on recent comments from national leading Democrats regarding trans rights.

Thank you all for your advocacy, persistence, and commitment. 🏳️‍⚧️

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I see nothing wrong here. 🍦

You can thank @mattprivratsky.bsky.social and @clareoumou.bsky.social for singing your praises to me in the first place! ☺️ We are excited and can’t wait to vote.

Hope you all stay healthy! We watched the candidate forum the other night to learn more about all of the candidates and we were very impressed with your responses. We are excited to vote @mollycoleman.bsky.social for City Council!

It seems like businesses have all upped their prices but the person writing the coupons is still living in 1942. Save 50 cents on my next order? 50 cents? Are you serious?

Trump signs an executive order to make it easier to remove homeless people from streets The White House directive calls for prioritizing money for programs that require sobriety and treatment, and for cities that enforce homeless camping bans.

The cruelty towards other human beings is absolutely mind boggling.

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This is a fact. My parents bought their house in greater Boston for $211,000 in 1992. Houses in their neighborhood now are routinely selling for $1m-$1.3m now (houses that, in comparison, would be more in the $400,000-$550,000 range in the Twin Cities).

Facts!

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Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth: Leading with respect still matters "Melissa was a constant reminder that politics don’t have to be mean to be effective," Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth writes. "With her loss, our state lost a leader of deep conviction."

Beautiful piece by Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, honoring the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and reminding us that, at the end of the day, it's our relationships and our integrity that matter most.

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Funny thing about the truth, eh? Unbelievable.

I once read that Die Hard is more of Hanukkah movie about the people rising up against a would-be overlord and fighting to take back their building—and it takes place in December. Die Hard is a Hanukkah film!

I couldn’t agree more—getting back to where we were isn’t good enough. We’ve got work to do!

Don’t forget to tell a friend that you love them, admire them, are really grateful for them. Don’t put it off.

❤️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Happy pride to all!

At their funeral, Hortmans remembered for humility, humanity in a harsh political world Hundreds of mourners, including former President Joe Biden, honored Melissa and Mark Hortman Saturday at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. Gov. Tim Walz said Melissa Hortman would be remembered...

What a beautiful service honoring the memory and legacy of two remarkable people who were taken from us far too soon.

This moment is a real reckoning. We again must ask ourselves as a country who we want to be. I choose joy, hope, and partnership. That’s the future we need.

A beautiful service that reminded us what we are fighting for and why it matters. This can’t keep being the way forward. It just can’t. 😔

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Thinking of the Hortmans, and sending love and strength to their family, friends, and colleagues today.

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Honoring Speaker Hortman’s legacy means taking action to keep moving us forward!

On Juneteenth, we celebrate Black freedom, resilience, culture, and the enduring strength of community across generations. We acknowledge our nation’s full history and the long, ongoing fight for freedom and justice for Black Americans.

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Thank you for sharing this. ❤️

The most consequential Speaker in state history.

I am at an utter loss today. I am grieving for all of us and for the Hortman family. And for the road ahead.

Protest signs held high at a rally today. The central one is hand-letterd, saying "Melissa Hortman Loved Democracy, and So Do I"

This is heartbreaking.
(via someone at the St. Paul rally)