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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

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Duckworth to Hegseth: "You are blowing through money like my fellow cadets and I did in our first liberty after basic camp. Luckily I didn't end up with a questionable tattoo ... you're just an unqualified yes man who can't tell the president how to keep Americans safe."

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You lose healthcare. They gain yachts. Keep spreading the word.

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A new bipartisan Senate bill could strengthen worker protections by reining in non-compete agreements. Here's how non-compete clauses trap workers in jobs and make it harder for them to get better pay. https://youtu.be/xtKoXuRxNI8?si=CZVcORL62lE5Jf25

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"'Have we no shame?'" Judge William Young asked, in an unmistakeable echo of attorney Joseph Welch, who famously punctured Joe McCarthy’s popularity with his simple plea for decency."

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Wildflowers for the win !!!! 🌾🌻🌸🌼🍃

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Political violence must always be condemned.

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Tornado watch issued for Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota

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Well not hard to do💥🤣🖕

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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.

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The suspect in the Minnesota attacks worked at a funeral home, owned firearms and voted for Trump but never mentioned either of the lawmakers who were shot and generally avoided talking about politics, according to a longtime friend. @londonoe.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...

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The United States of America: No Kings since 1776. Donald Trump: Russian-owned since 1978.

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A person was taken into custody on Saturday in connection with what the Texas Department of Public Safety said was a “credible threat” to the safety of state lawmakers attending an anti-Trump protest in Austin, according to a law enforcement official.

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Thousands of peaceful protesters have lined the road for over 8 continuous miles just outside of Washington DC right now! They did not vote for a king and they are well aware that Trump is trying to cut off their health care benefits to give tax breaks to him and his billionaire donors friends.

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Story: Rep. Melissa Hortman remembered as 'a formidable public servant' and 'a friend' ↘️ bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...

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America is strong not because of our President, but because of our people. Our flag flies for no dictator. Our nation bows to no king. Today, of all days, we must remember that.

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“No Kings” demonstration, Ocean Beach, San Francisco

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BREAKING: Minnesota Gov. Walz says Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in a shooting, calling it a “politically motivated assassination.”

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I’ve activated the State Emergency Operations Center. Local law enforcement in Champlin and Brooklyn Park have the full resources of the State of Minnesota behind them. We are monitoring the situation closely and will share more information soon.

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Minnesota state Senator John Hoffman and state Representative Melissa Hortman were shot at their homes in what authorities are calling a targeted attack. This senseless act of violence not only threatens the lives of those involved but undermines the very foundation of our democracy.

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Appeals court temporarily blocks judge's ruling to return control of National Guard to California

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If this is how this administration responds to a Senator with a question, you can only imagine what they're doing to farmworkers, to cooks, and to day laborers throughout California and across the country. We will hold this administration accountable.

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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge halted provisions in President Donald Trump’s anti-voting executive order issued earlier this year, saying that the 19 states challenging the order have shown a “substantial risk” that it would disenfranchise eligible voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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Thank you for your attention to this matter. #AccountabilityForJanuary6th

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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.

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This has always been the GOP's strategy: 1) Cut taxes for the wealthy & corporations by claiming they'll pay for themselves. 2) Explode the deficit. 3) Demand cuts to vital programs that help millions. 4) Repeat. They're trying to get away with it again.

submitted 22 days ago • 678 comments

Fascism was once a settled matter…

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Today is the day we honor those who died overseas stopping the same thing many of you are ignoring here at home--fascism.

submitted 23 days ago • 422 comments

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...

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“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ

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These are Satan’s Lil Helpers…

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Come enjoy some pizza, a beverage and community at The Omni Winery and Taproom this Thursday for the “Hour of Happy” #DFL

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The Rules Committee meets at 1 AM on Tuesday night/ Wednesday morning to ram through this disastrous bill. Why? Because they don't want you to see them ripping healthcare from millions of Americans. You do not hold a hearing for a bill at 1 AM unless you're completely ashamed of it.

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We’re blown away by the excitement for our annual DFL Humphrey Mondale Dinner on Friday, June 13 — featuring Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and our incredible DFL elected officials. With over 85% of tickets sold, we’re on track to sell out soon, so reserve your spot today! humphreymondaledinner.com

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On Friday, we got an important reminder about how we can still fight back. The GOP majorities in Congress are thin — if we keep applying pressure and just 4 Republicans defect, we have a chance to stop these tax breaks for billionaires paid for with cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.

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Donald Trump's chaotic and destructive agenda is wrecking our economy. Meanwhile, Minnesota Republicans' are doubling down on tax breaks for people making over $650,000 a year.

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