Medicare for All - "That's socialism!" Social Security - "That's socialism!" Debt free education - "That's socialism!" Universal childcare - "That's socialism!" $1 billion per day on a war in the Middle East that no one wants, while millions of people at home struggle. "That's just how it is."

Since 1994, immigrants have paid more in taxes than they receive in benefits every year. Do not believe the lies you hear about immigrants. They are good for society and the economy.

While one would like to buy into Rubio’s pearl clutching, it’s worth noting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has openly admitted to setting aside the rules of engagement—who’s to say he doesn’t have the same attitude toward international law? trib.al/erGMwRo

Excellent date/time/place map of Democratic conventions happening today around #MN and the #TwinCities. Today/now (green now, shift to red weeks-months out), #SD53 appears the spotlight #GreenNewDeal leader Dan Lund vs. capitulating class Paul Cumings. #OurRevolution www.google.com/maps/d/viewe...

Priorities.

As primary season kicks off today in North Carolina and Texas, some Democrats claim the party needs to "move to the center" to win in November. Hogwash. Democrats can't repeat the same failed playbook of the last 50 years. It's time for them to grow a spine.

Donald Trump has said almost nothing to justify going to war against Iran. The real reason may be something he dare not speak of. trib.al/KoTxnhT

rep ilhan omar is greeted as she arrives at her annual iftar in minneapolis @ilhanmn.bsky.social

Completely disgusting behavior, especially when @ilhanmn.bsky.social is one of the most vocal leaders in the nation fighting against the Trump administration.

#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...

Tonight, #DFL Outreach 101 Officer Onboarding Training. Thu., Feb. 19, 7pm via Zoom. Many SDs/OUs need an Outreach Officer, so if you’re curious about what that requires, how it empowers you and progressives, this is a wonderful time to learn about it. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

It’s hard enough for families to find high-quality, affordable child care — and Donald Trump’s cruel immigration agenda is making it even worse.

traffic control aren’t even enforcing parking regulations against private businesses parking vehicles on a sidewalk currently because it’s within 2 blocks of the alex pretti memorial so color me skeptical they’d do anything against ICE

"There are zero states that fully adopt the federal tax rules in their own codes. When state lawmakers are doing their job well, they sit down and give each item careful consideration about whether it makes sense in their own code or not.” www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/b...

Anti-Affordability Agenda: Trump's Advisors Call on States to Raise Taxes on the Working Class and Drastically Cut Taxes for the Rich. In roughly 40 states, high-income families are already being taxed at lower rates than everyone else. itep.org/trump-counci... #TaxWealth #WealthTax #DFL #MNleg

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...

Happy 2026 Precinct Caucus night, Minnesota! I’m proud to have designed these caucus literature pieces for my friends representing and serving South Minneapolis in the Minnesota State Legislature: Sen. @omarfatehmn.com, SD62 Sen. @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social, SD63 Rep. @anquam62b.bsky.social, HD62B

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

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

Trump has turned our government into a personal ATM — funneling public money, contracts, and favors to his billionaire friends while we pay the price. Congress must pass @reprashida.govpeeps.us resolution to end their handouts and invest in public needs. @theguardian.com : tinyurl.com/3dbfkany

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

Billionaires are hoarding more wealth than half the country combined — using it to rig our politics against us. Backed by Our Revolution, the Defund the Oligarchs resolution cuts to the core of oligarch power: ending their subsidies and pay-to-play schemes. @commondreams.org: tinyurl.com/n4n9nrfb

She would be the best or nearly the best option for Minnesota #DFL Governor if we can get her to run. Easy, unifying win for a #NoFascists #NoOligarchy #HealthCareForAll #GreenNewDeal leader of #MNleg.

6 days and dropping to the 2026 #DFL precinct caucuses on Tuesday Feb. 3 at 7pm. Moved or not sure what Senate District you're in? Find your caucus location using the official Minnesota Secretary of State tool at caucusfinder.sos.mn.gov. #MNleg #VoteProgressive #NoFascists

1 way to keep the Doomsday Clock from advancing further is to vote early & often by attending your local #DFL precinct caucus in 7.5 days, next Tuesday here in #SD51MN and every other district in Minnesota. We have a new #MNleg Senator to endorse & a new Governor. Being a delegate gives you a vote.

"These billionaires are now not happy being rich and richer. They really want, now, political power."

Right wing billionaires now control TikTok. It's unsafe.

Billionaires don't want to pay taxes. Billionaires want fascism.

‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam

This is what happened in our neighborhood yesterday. ICE snatched a human being off of our streets, roughed them up badly, and then pepper sprayed legal observers as they documented it all. This is a daily occurrence happening all throughout Minnesota right now.

Ellison: This is the essence of dictatorship. It’s the essence of it. And we’ve got to get over the idea that this couldn’t happen here. Not only could it happen here—it’s happening here.

Happy #MLK #MartinLutherKing day to #SD51MN #DFL and the Democrats in our #MNleg. Enjoy a peaceful holiday and remember to vote at your precinct caucuses 2 weeks & 1 day away on Tue Feb 3.

We saw it with big tobacco, we saw it with the fossil fuels industry. When their own internal research showed the harm from their product, the defunded the research and attacked independent researchers coming to the very same conclusions. #ScienceUnderSiege

Israel Strikes Beirut, Breaking a Ceasefire—Again trib.al/QUbaAje

Stonewall DFL’s 2026 Endorsement Interest Form is LIVE! Candidates running for federal, state, or local office in Minnesota and who align with the DFL are encouraged to fill out the form linked below: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

KYUK is the only public radio station in remote Alaska that regularly broadcasts in the Yugtun language, providing a crucial lifeline to Indigenous communities in the area. After Congress slashed its budget, the station isn't sure how it'll survive. The latest from our friends at @revealnews.org:

Important to recognize that this is a small town in CD6, which is best known for voting for Trump and Trump-like Republicans the last 2+ decades, Bachmann & Emmer. Corruption and abuse of power is to be expected there. If you want power over government there, vote progressive. #OurRevolution #DFL

House Progressives have pledged to vote no on the Senate bill to reopen the government without a guarantee on healthcare. "Make no mistake, people will die from these skyrocketing healthcare costs," said Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Democrats Just Realized They Have a Winning Climate Message: Energy affordability propelled Mikie Sherrill and several others to victory on Tuesday. #DFL via @newrepublic.com newrepublic.com/article/2028...

Mamdani Thumped New York’s Billionaires and The New York Times: Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party, says Mamdani’s victory was so impressive because he faced not just Andrew Cuomo but also New York’s media and financial titans. newrepublic.com/article/2027...

Turkey issues ‘genocide’ & “crimes against humanity” arrest warrants against Netanyahu and dozens of other Israeli officials, including Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, and military chief Eyal Zamir. #Gaza #flotilla www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/m...

My favorite thing as a writer is when I start ranting about something on Bluesky, get it all out of my system, and then turn it into a real piece of writing. On that note: hey, it’s me, heckling centrist Dems in the New Republic! newrepublic.com/article/2023...

Maryland’s public pension fund raised its Israeli bond holdings to $74 million in 2024. truthout.org/articles/mar...

ilhan omar says at the omar fateh door knock that PACs are coming after robin wonsley so hard because she fights for people who deserve fighting for, saying f you to predatory landlords and greedy corporations and developers because she knows who she represents & why she’s at city hall

Sorry, Trump can hate all he wants. I’m not going anywhere. 👋🏽

Still trying to decide which candidate is right for you? You can take our Meet Your Mayor quiz right now and see how your opinions and values line up with your mayoral candidates in both Minneapolis and St. Paul!

A 3-3 split between liberals and conservatives at the state’s largest school district has led to gridlock over issues including the budget and state social studies standards. Written by @bzosiad.bsky.social

Among those who favor increasing taxes on the rich are 86 percent of Democrats, 62 percent of independents and 38 percent of Republicans. #WealthTax #DFL thehill.com/business/eco...