It's not that Mamdani is some kind of saint. He's ambitious, looking to make a mark. But nothing's wrong with ambition if you are also committed to humanity. I know some great politicians, like @erinmayequade.bsky.social and @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social, who aim high but do so for the best reasons.

As Day of the Dead winds down, I am hopeful that those who are celebrating have had a chance to reconnect with lost loved ones and have enjoyed the company of family and friends. 💜🕯️

I’m letting the haters know now: stay mad. We will continue to exist and thrive in Minnesota. 😘 @aurinmpls.bsky.social @omarfatehmn.com sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...

Senator Kunesh and I found friends in Woodbury: First Lady Gwen Walz, Majority Leader Erin Murphy, and Senator Zaynab Mohamed. We door knocked and found very friendly Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger supporters. @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social @epmurphymn.bsky.social @mkmkunesh.bsky.social

16 days and there’s no quit. Big thanks to First Lady Gwen Walz, my Senate colleagues, and a crew of people ready to elect Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger to the MN Senate.

Proud to represent Minneapolis today and every day. In this city we stand up against fascism. We stand up against dictators. No kings!

We’re officially in the third week of a government shutdown, and federal workers continue to have to show up to work every day without pay. @emmagreenman.bsky.social, @aurinmpls.bsky.social and I are calling on Republicans to return to DC, negotiate with Democrats, and end this shutdown.

In SD63 we’re proud to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day. Today, and every day, we honor and celebrate our indigenous neighbors.

Join me, Rep. Sencer-Mura, and Rep. @emmagreenman.bsky.social at 5:30 PM TONIGHT for a forum on Gun Violence Prevention. RSVP here⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I love geeking out with @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social on clean energy! On this bipartisan panel we discussed the role of renewable energy sources like solar and nuclear power, and how we can move forward a 100% renewable energy future by 2040.

Hate and antisemitism have no place in our city. We should all be free to practice whatever religion we please, without fear or intimidation.

Proud to support Tom!

Mr. Speaker, why aren't you calling Congress back to Washington? 🤔

G’mar chatima tovah to all who are observing Yom Kippur today. May this new year be one of strength, prosperity, and joy for you and your loved ones.

Today, I was honored to join my colleagues in renaming the 10th Ave bridge as the Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic Memorial Bridge. Sen. Dziedzic demonstrated how to lead with courage and how to deliver for Minnesotans. This bridge is a monument to her service.

I’m proud that my speed camera pilot program is now being implemented. This will protect Minnesotans by reducing reckless driving and speeding. These cameras will capture the license plates of speeding drivers and the city will mail a ticket to their home. So, drive carefully!

Shanah Tovah to all my neighbors celebrating Rosh Hashanah! Wishing you a new year filled with peace, joy, and blessings 💜

We need an assault weapons ban in Minnesota. 60% of Americans support it, and Minnesotans want to get it done. Call your State Senator. Call your State Representative. It’s up to us to come together and make it clear that this has to be the top priority. We CAN do this.

Deep gratitude to everyone who took part in this working group on gun violence prevention, especially those who testified on Monday. I also want to thank my Co-chair Senator Ron Latz, and for leading a respectful conversation about how we move forward. 1/3

We’re starting our second day of hearings on gun violence prevention. I’m looking forward to continuing this work and pushing for real change in Minnesota, because no one should live in fear of gun violence.

Today, the Senate Working Group on Gun Violence Prevention held its first hearing today, where I presented my bill to ban assault rifles. I am so grateful to the families and the local leaders who showed up today to testify and share their experience with gun violence. (1/2)

It was such a joy and honor to celebrate over two decades of impact by the African Development Center — an organization that has become nothing short of a cornerstone in our community. ADC is a pillar, and continues to build equity in our African immigrant community. Thank you!

I’m horrified by the news coming out of Utah and the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Political violence has no place in our society. We must end gun violence in America.

I was honored to attend a reception celebrating Kowsar Mohamed! It's important to me to support and elevate new leaders like Kowsar and to be a partner to institutions like the University of Minnesota. My office was proud to present a resolution honoring Kowsar’s leadership💜

Creating space to celebrate the women in our community filled my heart. Having Warsan Shire, whose words have carried me my whole life made it so special. So grateful to our team and everyone who joined in honoring the beauty of African women. 💜

Creating space to celebrate the women in our community filled my heart. Having Warsan Shire, whose words have carried me my whole life made it so special. So grateful to our team and everyone who joined in honoring the beauty of African women. 💜

My generation knows too well that action to curb the gun violence epidemic should have happened decades ago. I’m honored to serve alongside Senator RonLatz as co-chair of our gun violence prevention working group and ready to bring real change to keep our kids and communities safe.

Our beautiful Southside was struck with horrifying gun violence this morning at Annunciation Catholic School. Grateful for the response by law enforcement and EMTs providing care to those in need. I am absolutely devastated for our community.

Kowsar Mohamed is the perfect choice to represent students and the University of Minnesota in this moment, and I congratulate her for this well-deserved appointment to the Board of Regents.

Like all of the greatest legislative achievements, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was possible through the combined effort of outsiders and insiders.

There are thousands of white elected officials in Minnesota, and just a handful of Somalis—but the way some of y’all act, you’d think @omarfatehmn.com is about to turn the state into “Minnesomalia”💀

Your DFL endorsed candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis @omarfatehmn.com ! Congratulations brother💜

❌ Tax cuts for the top 1% ❌ Nearly $1 Trillion in cuts to Medicaid ❌ $285B cut from SNAP ✅ $29.9B more for ICE The largest redistribution of wealth in history, all just to make the rich even richer.

The idea that a single president can rewrite the 14th Amendment and end birthright citizenship, stripping U.S. born children of their legal right to be citizens should send chills down everyone’s spine.

Y’all have to say Mashallah for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 💜

I am so grateful that John and Yvette are still with us. As they began their recovery please consider donating to help them out. www.gofundme.com/f/support-yv...

My heart is heavy. I’m grieving. I’m scared. This is my statement on the political violence threatening our communities and our democracy.

Absolutely. Gives me an opportunity to highlight my fave political ad of the 2022 cycle, by @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social, which captured this nicely. If Dems had leaned into this nationwide, I think it might have worked. It's basically the strategy Labour used in 1945.

Honored to spend Memorial Day at the Minneapolis Veterans Home — the largest in our state, right here in our district. Grateful to honor the brave men and women who chose service and sacrifice over self🇺🇸

Honored to spend Memorial Day at the Minneapolis Veterans Home — the largest in our state, right here in our district. Grateful to honor the brave men and women who chose service and sacrifice over self🇺🇸

I was honored to join our community at the Rise and Remember festival to honor the memory of George Floyd. Every year, I’m reminded of the pain, the power, and the love that bring us together. S/0 to the beautiful community members like king D who keep George’s memory alive💜

The way the Senate got steamrolled today—you’d think we were in the minority. Heartbreaking day for immigrants, communities of color, and our base. This is beyond fucked up.

A quick Session update from our office. We have 6 days left to pass a balanced budget. We’re working hard to protect the gains we’ve made and deliver for our communities💜

I was honored to join @youngdems.bsky.social this morning to talk about the issues impacting our communities. Grateful for the chance to connect with the Women’s Caucus and Muslim Caucus—proud of their work to grow our party and uplift every voice💜

bsky.app/profile/auri... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We will just keep on doing the work and keep focused on the people of Ward 12.

This week, my bipartisan bill to reform Minnesota’s Contract for Deed laws passed the Senate floor unanimously!

Spending the evening at town hall with my state legislators @emmagreenman.bsky.social and @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social

This is happening in MN too.

📣 BIG NEWS for MN Rideshare Drivers! 📣 Rideshare drivers in MN are one step closer to having a voice on the job. New legislation (HF3074/SF3229) would give Uber & Lyft drivers the right to vote to form a union — just like most other workers. (1/x) #mnleg

Thank you @smith.senate.gov !