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With Congress Back in DC, Sanders Plans Another Vote on Blocking US Weapons to Israel Over Genocide "The extremist Netanyahu government that has committed genocide in Gaza does not need more military support from American taxpayers."

"The extremist Netanyahu government that has committed genocide in Gaza does not need more military support from American taxpayers," said Sen. Bernie Sanders, vowing to force another vote on legislation to block US weapons to Israel.

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Ask your Minnesota legislators to ban paraquat

Even small amounts of exposure to paraquat could be fatal—and research has linked it to long-term health impacts, including an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease.

Ask your legislators to support HF3965/SF4160, a bipartisan bill that would prohibit paraquat in Minnesota.

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Federal agents without a warrant broke down the door of an American citizen with no criminal record, arrested him in his underwear, and forced him to walk outside in the winter with just a blanket.

The incident, captured on video, is now under investigation. trib.al/mEAZ5MF

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SD51 Senate endorsement result:

Simon Trautmann Cordova.

Heather Starks conceding and is amped to help win the district. Still doing good work on Bloomington school board. Great two candidates

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DFL ENDORSED!

Thank you thank you thank you to our @sd51dfl.bsky.social delegates for your endorsement! I’ve said many times that, after being a Dad and Husband, serving our neighbors in the MN House is the best job I’ve ever had.

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SD51 2026 Resolutions Ballot.xlsx

The final SD51 2026 resolutions ballot list, not the ballot itself. Down to 141 items from 199, but up from the 96 items in 2024. The top 67 had some form of support beyond a single resolution. The top 6 are on the current DFL Platform Action Agenda. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #DFL #MNleg

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No kings/oligarchy rallies happening in SD51 at Noon at American Blvd & Penn in Bloomington until 1:30. At 1:30, another starts at 66th & Penn in Richfield until 3.

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Critics Slam Meeks, Jeffries Pushing Off War Powers Bill Just as It Gets Enough Votes to Pass ​"Each day we delay increases the risk of deeper US involvement and more lives lost," said one progressive policy adviser. "Failing to act now means owning what comes next."

Critics Slam Meeks, Jeffries Pushing Off War Powers Bill Just as It Gets Enough Votes to Pass





"Each day we delay increases the risk of deeper US involvement and more lives lost. Failing to act now means owning what comes next."

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spend a half hour on bluesky without someone being inexplicably weird in replies challenge remains unconquerable

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Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch Hundreds of para athletes are competing in Italy through March 15. Many Americans are defending past titles, with the U.S. sled hockey team hoping to fend off rival Canada for its fifth straight gold.

Cheering on all the incredible athletes, but especially from Illinois, at the #WinterParalympics!

Good luck in Italy — the Land of Lincoln is rooting for you.

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Our #DFL #SD51MN March Central Committee meeting will occur tonight, Wednesday, March 4th at 6:30 p.m., opening for discussion at 6pm. Usual place. Look for an email from our Secretary Larry @larryn1966.bsky.social for the details.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: DFL Outreach Officer Onboarding Training . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. This training provides a structured overview of the Outreach & Inclusion Officer role within the Minnesota DFL. We will examine how the role is formally defined in party governing documents, how it ev...

#DFL Outreach 101 Officer Onboarding Training on Thu., Feb. 19, at 7pm via Zoom. We are in need of an Outreach Officer for SD51 #SD51MN, so if you’re curious about what that requires, this is a wonderful time to learn about it. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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2-Month-Old Infant Juan Nicolás Rushed From Texas Detention Center to Hospital Advocates demand release of 2-month-old baby detained at Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas. Baby rushed to hospital after suffering respiratory issues.

"These kids should be released, and these folks who have committed no crime should not be in this trailer prison."

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Cartoon: Epstein's ghost As always, if � you find value in this work I do, please consider helping me keep it sustainable by joining my weekly newsletter, � Sparky’s List! � You can get it in your inbox or read it on ...

it's new cartoon time again

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An infographic in shades of blue and purple. Text says "Minnesota Association of Professional Employees endorses Anita Smithson for MN State Senate District 50.

An infographic in shades of blue and purple. Text says "Minnesota Association of Professional Employees endorses Anita Smithson for MN State Senate District 50.

I am deeply honored to have earned the endorsement of MAPE, in my campaign for State Senate in District 50 (Edina & Bloomington).

MAPE members are the heartbeat and the engine of our state, and I am proud to have earned their support. 💙

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No More Funding for DHS

No More Funding for #DHS - a petition setup by TakeAction MN to go to your Senators and Representative in Congress to limit #ICE secure.ngpvan.com/WpJT36BzgEqK...

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A good reminder in case you mistakenly thought Frey, Walz, and Witt were on the side of protecting immigrant neighbors. Instead, they’re bending to Trump’s will. But we will not stop until ICE is abolished 🌹

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Bloomington Police arrest 30 in human trafficking sting operation, including 1 federal employee One of the people arrested allegedly works as a federal employee hiring ICE agents.

Meanwhile, in actual criminality in Minnesota...

"One of the people arrested allegedly works as a federal employee hiring ICE agents."

www.kare11.com/article/news...

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According to The Marshall Project, the number of children in ICE detention on a given day has skyrocketed, jumping more than sixfold since the start of the second Trump administration.

"The worst of the worst," according to Trump. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]

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2026 Pre-Convention Committee Meetings — Senate District 51 DFL Initiall/start-up meetings for all of our pre-convention committees this Sunday, February 15 at 3:30pm . If you signed up to be on a committee, you’ll have an email with the location and additional...

#SD51MN #DFL Pre-Convention Committee meetings this Sun., Feb. 15 at 3:30pm. If you signed up at your precinct caucus, you’ll have received an email from Dan N. with the location and details. 51dfl.org/news/2026-pr...

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National Guard troops were quietly withdrawn from some U.S. cities The deployments encountered repeated legal setbacks that stymied President Donald Trump’s show of force in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland, Oregon.

For the first time, crickets from Donald Trump.

After losing in court multiple times to Illinois and other states, the National Guard was finally quietly pulled out of our streets.

The pressure is working, and we’ve got to keep at it.

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'I never imagined I would be watching over my children twice as hard': ICE in the suburbs • Minnesota Reformer Apple Valley, a name that suggests plentitude and beauty, is among the south Twin Cities suburbs that in recent years has become home to a growing number of immigrant families seeking opportunity, spa...

Danny Powerstorm said he has spotted federal agents parked outside his neighbourhood before dawn.

minnesotareformer.com/2026/02/11/i...

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Conservation Minnesota SD51 candidate support_20260208_0001.pdf

#DFL #SD51MN recognized by @conservationmn.bsky.social for their environmental votes through Senator @mhwiklund.bsky.social and #SD51bMN @nathancoulter.bsky.social - drive.google.com/file/d/1rl9M...

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Your Senate District gets to send twice as many resolutions to state #DFL as their number of delegates & no limits on the number each precinct caucus or person can submit. Remind your neighbors to our West in @sd50dfl.bsky.social our North in @sd63dfl.bsky.social and NE in @sd64.bsky.social

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Senate District 51 DFL

Today, and more precisely, tonight at 7pm, is the day for your #DFL precinct caucuses where you get to vote early and often on people and platform resolutions. #SD51MN #CD3MN #CD5MN #MNleg Locations & details here: 51dfl.org

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Yet another reason to join your precinct caucus tomorrow evening and make sure it isn't settling for the least Democratic Democrats and resolutions. #DFL #SD51MN #CD3MN #CD5MN #MNleg

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Columbia Heights schools closed Monday due to ‘credible threat’ The Columbia Heights school district canceled classes Monday after what school officials are calling a “credible threat.” The district didn’t release further details about the nature of the threat. It...

The Columbia Heights school district canceled classes Monday after what school officials are calling a “credible threat.” The district didn’t release further details about the nature of the threat. It said the move to cancel classes was out of an abundance of caution.

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'No, That Is Not Your Job,' Say Critics After Schumer Claims 'Job' Is to 'Fight for Aid to Israel' "Seventy-five percent of Democratic voters oppose sending Israel more military aid, as do 66% of independents and 60% of Americans overall," noted one domestic policy expert.

'No, That Is Not Your Job,' Say Critics After Schumer Claims 'Job' Is to 'Fight for Aid to Israel'

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2026 Resolutions | DFL Environmental Caucus

Environmental Caucus's supported resolutions for examples how to fill out the form. dflec.org/2026-resolut...

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