Reading this again made me burst into tears. My 12 year old came to comfort me and said "Don't worry mom. I'm one of the smallest kids in my class. I can still hide behind the desks for safety." I cried even harder. Why the f*ck does my kid have to think about things like that?!? #LivingInAmerica

In Tax Committee last week, Republicans introduced several bills to incentivize tax cuts for some of the wealthiest corporations. In their mind it's all about making it easy for businesses and not for the PEOPLE who make those businesses function.

Let's talk about 287(g) agreements. The TLDR is, they suck. Less trust for our local law enforcement, more unreported crime, and the deputizing of Gestapo antics. #287g #aclu #iceout #mnhouse #mnleg

It was a very busy and delightful Saturday. I was honored to receive the Margaret Chutich Equality and Justice Award from the MLBA. That evening, I attended the @sannehfoundation.bsky.social Gala with great friends. And I finished out the night at my first Stump Party at @blackhartstp.com !

GOP would rather cower to the gun lobby than listen to their own constituents! Find your legislator and tell them what you think! ----> gis.lcc.mn.gov/iMaps/distri... #publicsafety #gunlegislation #gunlegislationnotprayers #mnhouse

Liam has been on my mind constantly the past 2 weeks. This picture was seared into my brain; it is evidence of the total lack of humanity within this administration. Many thanks to @danilawaart.bsky.social for allowing me to recreate this beautiful work as crop art. #cropart #iceout #jamesbaldwin

A mini lesson on the 1st amendment freedom of Press, given the recent arrests of Georgia Fort and @donlemonofficial.bsky.social . Stay strong friends! Flight the power and f"ck ICE!

A message to my GOP and conservative friends (I actually DO have some!)

A little lesson on the 4th amendment! Stay strong, chinga la migra, protect each other and know your rights. When in doubt, don't answer your door. #iceoutmn #iceoutnow #stpaulstrong #minnesotastrong #fuckice #knowyourrights #fourthamendment

😭😭😭 The world is watching, MN. ❤️

Payne Phalen is standing strong @Case and Payne Ave #eastsidepride #iceoutmn #iceoutnow #stpaulstrong

Let's fuckin go!! I've been training in new observers and commuters too! Gotta spread the knowledge!

Hey ICE- you can stop trying to intimidate me with your face scanning. You can just ask my name, and I'll tell it to you loud and proud. The Constitution protects what I'm doing. You can't say the same thing. #iceoutnow #fightfascism #stpaulstrong #eastsidepride www.instagram.com/reel/DTq3YFi...

I was the chief author who passed the conversion therapy ban in MN and while doing that, I met many people who experienced the so-called therapy. And I need to be clear, conversion therapy is TORTURE. It is ineffectual torture that we sanction for children. And it's WRONG.

We are in a moment where we need to step up to protect our immigrant neighbors and friends-- protect them from a lack of due process and secret police. We are working with @copalmn.bsky.social to host a constitutional observer training for our constituents. Please RSVP to receive location details!

We must do better!

I'm excited to be speaking about our climate wins, losses, and future!

Very cool to learn about transitional housing for teen mothers in my district! The sheer amount of work that Lutheran Social Services is doing in Minnesota is remarkable!

Happy to meet with Springboard for the Arts to discuss Universal Basic Income. With rising costs of living, #UBI can provide a safety net, reducing poverty and ensuring no one falls below the poverty line, and could possibly help offset job displacement caused by automation and AI. #mnleg #mnhouse

In this moment, I'm grateful for my passionate constituents who want to get things done at #mnleg! It was a joy to meet with Gordon from AARP- advocating for fraud protections and the need for EMS services in greater MN! I'm also grateful for the caffeine boost from Abogados Café on Dale! ☕

Today, when we were hoping to get to work for the people of this great state, I watched a Minnesota Nice version of January 6th. I never thought I would witness a coup first hand. It was pretty surreal. #mnleg #mnhouse www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

I'm a founding member of the #NerdCaucus, so it should come as no surprise that I was beyond excited to tour the #CropArt at the #MNStateFair with Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan and State Auditor Julie Blaha 🥰 All my nerdy interests coming together!!