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29, trans woman (she/her), minneapolis, disabled, occasionally nsfw 💜 @slippstreamm.bsky.social venmo @glsases

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 23d

I've sent a response.

I'm extremely upset.

I'm going to take some time to decide what to do next.

An email from me to Richard Carlbom:

"Richard,

I am extremely disappointed in this response.

Last week's Feminist Caucus meeting was a clear display of the transphobia running rampant in certain corners of the DFL. We brought it to your attention hoping you would condemn it, hoping you would say that this behavior is not welcome in our party. You have refused to do so.

We hoped you would take decisive action to immediately ensure that DFL events, meetings, and other spaces are safe for trans people. We hoped you would use your position to make clear to everyone that as Chair, you will not stand for transphobia in these spaces. You have refused to do so.

When we met with you on Monday, your first ideas for what to do about this were to have a listening session for trans folks in the party, to have a DFL T-shirt designed by a trans person, and to involve trans people in Rep. Sarah McBride's upcoming visit. You had no suggested actions that would root out the transphobia in the party - only ones that would amplify the visibility of trans people. While amplifying trans voices is important, It means nothing if it's done in transphobic spaces. You have done nothing to stop DFL spaces from becoming transphobic spaces."

It's no wonder so few trans people are active in party leadership, despite the fact that Minnesota has the highest concentration of trans adults. It's no wonder so many of my trans friends have become disillusioned with politics and with the DFL. So many trans people have lost our faith in the DFL, and for good reason. The fact that you have refused to take this opportunity to repair that trust speaks volumes.

I still have respect for you and hope for the party, but this is an insufficient way to meet the moment. When trans people are under attack from the Republicans, from the federal government, and from some Democrats, the DFL should consider fighting transphobia to be its duty and its honor. The fact that you instead just regurgitate these non-committal, mealy-mouthed statements that are ostensibly in support of trans people but have no action attached to them? That's incredibly disappointing.

I will be taking the next few days to decide my next steps with the party, including whether to step away entirely.

Respectfully and regretfully,
Luna Brekke (she/her)
SCC Delegate for SD62
Director-At-Large of the Progressive Caucus
Member of the Feminist Caucus

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Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 18h

The next statewide Minnesota DFL precinct caucuses are scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 18h

thank you so much 💜💜💜 i'll take a listen

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　　　the　　　 ghostes @rem.bsjky.team · 19h

may tomorrow be better

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 19h

*liked that movie

luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 19h

thank you 💜 i looked that a movie a lot more than i expected tbh! that song helped me adjust to / accept my OSDD diagnosis a lot. i should listen again

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 19h

i'm not quite sure honestly. i think ideally would be talking in person with someone, but it would need to be someone i've met in person before

barring that, affirmation and validation and general words of support are nice. maybe music recs. idk.

hanging in there though

luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 19h

thank you very much, i'll take a listen 💜

luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 19h

i'll check them out 💜 thank you

luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 19h

thank you very much 💜 i really appreciate it

i'll look her up

luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 19h

um. i don't really know. i could really use some validation and affirmation, something hopeful, something to help weather the storm

maybe song recommendations?

luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 19h

having a rough night, could use some support

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 21h

congrats may!!! so happy for you!!!

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jemma E. (going insane) 🫩 @jemma.bzky.team · 1d

would it be too much for me to ask to have a little help so i can get like some skin care shit and like toothpaste and stuff cause all the skin care shit was laurels and i couldn’t take it from her and my dad is a fluoride free toothpaste kinda guy :^|

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 2d

we're unable to confirm or refute - but if you have a picture of the dog the eyewitness can weigh in further!

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 2d

if he's still there when we walk back i'll ask!

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 2d

news from Whittier: there's a man playing recorder to his dog on the patio at Spyhouse Coffee

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Soulph 🛩 Minneapolis, MN @slippstreamm.bsky.social · 5d

lesbianism has prevailed 😌

a view of the minneapolis/st. paul airport receiving terminal out the starboard side of an E175 passenger aircraft.

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 5d

i'm so incredibly impatient to see my girlfriend y'all would not believe

luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 5d

empty trains are always surreal

a selfie of me, a blonde woman with a mane of wavy hair, wearing large round dark blue glasses, a black kn95, and a pink denim jacket.

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 5d

wait never mind she got a standby seat!!!!!!

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 5d

i think i'm just going to take a lyft both ways bc there isn't enough overnight bus/train service in this city

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 5d

mary moriarty speaks of frustration with media and copaganda, tells story for the first time about a case involving a 15 year old boy that was taken away from her and given to attorney general keith ellison by gov tim walz. walz said “this is starting to look like chauvin, it’s going to be on CNN”

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 5d

i'm so gay and i'm so impatient and i need to hug them

how dare sean duffy do this to us

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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 5d

my girlfriend's first flight got delayed making her miss her connection, then she didn't get a seat on the earlier standby flight, and now the later flight is delayed, so instead of landing at 6:30 i will be taking the bus and the light rail to meet her at the airport at 12:30 am or so 🙃

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Jason Garcia for MPRB District 4 @jason4parks.bsky.social · 5d

Hello friends and supporters! As I’m recovering from surgery, I could use your help. Some of my fellow Labor-endorsed candidates are doorknocking in my area and if any of you could help by knocking and handing out my lit, I would appreciate it!

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Ward 10 Works Together - Labor for Aisha Knock (With Omar Fateh, Michael Wilson and Jason Garcia) · Aisha Chughtai for Ward 10

Join us with Team Fateh and our Park Board Candidates, Michael Wilson (At-Large) and Jason Garcia (District 4), as we talk to our neighbors about the upcoming November election. We use the Mini VAN ap...

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