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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 12h

To be clear:

LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.

The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.

This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com

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Bill Emory (he/him) @oldmanemory.bsky.social · 1d

People are suffering. People are dying. Because of the craven greed and gross incompetence of Republicans in government.

www.jezebel.com/marnie-shiel...

The Government Shutdown Is Endangering Domestic Violence Survivors

As hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed, the grant offices that fund DV shelters have gone dark.

www.jezebel.com

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 4d

I wanted to share this message from my friend and colleague @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social. I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race endorsed by the state legislators that represent us. They know I’m a collaborative problem solver that delivers for Ward 7.

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 5d

Editorial Board Endorsements (so far)

MAYOR
DeWayne Davis

COUNCIL
Ward 10: Aisha Chughtai
Ward 7: Katie Cashman

PARK BOARD DISTRICT 4
Jason Garcia

PARK BOARD AT-LARGE:
Tom Olsen
Michael Wilson
(3 seats, I endorse 2)

BOARD OF ESTIMATE
Eric Harris Bernstein
Steve Brandt

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DeWayne's Husband @dewayneskareem.bsky.social · 10d

Bench is up! Thanks @ehbforbet.bsky.social

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Bill Emory (he/him) @oldmanemory.bsky.social · 10d

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Donate to Lynette Dumalag

Show your support with a contribution.

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Bill Emory (he/him) @oldmanemory.bsky.social · 10d

Yay! Do it now!

Nat @njcherne.bsky.social · 10d

I donated $25 to @lynettedumalag.bsky.social bc we need new fresh perspectives in St. Paul. Tomorrow is her first filing deadline. Can you chip in too?

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DeWayne's Husband @dewayneskareem.bsky.social · 11d

What an amazing week. Each night, talking to residents about what they want in their next mayor, DeWayne’s vision, values, and experience . We’re going to do this together. A brand new day is around the corner.We’ll get it this election.
#wedeservebetter
#minneapolis
@dewayneforminneapolis.com

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Alex @alexpong.bsky.social · 12d

the city’s callousness toward its residents will continue to lead to nightmare scenarios like this. we shouldn’t have to live in the mayor’s Saw fantasy.

But if the contractor doesn't hear anything indicating people are still inside, without a legal right to enter, the building is not being checked each time to ensure no one remains
inside before the new access points are boarded up and then have steel grates placed in front of the boards, reenforcing them.

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lizard womxn @jeanjacket.bsky.social · 13d

Like a few hours before this HUD said they wanted to get rid of all funding to permanent housing projects. Not even for shutdown reasons, just for funsies, to put disabled people on the streets

Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · 13d

someone please check on every government website because the banners are killing me

HUD:

The Radical Left in Congress shut down the government. HUD will use available resources to help Americans in need.

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Bill Emory (he/him) @oldmanemory.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you, oatmeal cup. I really needed this today.

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Bill Emory (he/him) @oldmanemory.bsky.social · 14d

We really need to get these emotionally unstable men out of our government.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 15d

"[MPD] were not there to protect Minneapolis residents. They were there to protect Trump’s federal agents, and according to those ICE agents themselves - MPD did a great job in allowing them to terrorize our community.” chelsea mcfarren of mpls for the many

drive.google.com/file/d/1wzYe...

MPD Data Request Repository 2-1.pdf

drive.google.com

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DeWayne Davis @dewayneforminneapolis.com · 16d

Right now, Minneapolis can choose a different story than the one people are telling about us – we can choose to believe in the power of us.

Voting is open now until November 4. I hope you'll rank me first on your ballot because Minneapolis deserves better.

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Lynette Dumalag @lynettedumalag.bsky.social · 18d

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Betsy Baker @betsycbaker.bsky.social · 18d

Lynette Dumalag is running for State Senate - MN SD46 (for 2026)! She is a super qualified Democrat. Lynette has my support and will get my vote in the primary! www.lynetteformn.com

Lynette for Minnesota Senate #46

Lynette is running for Minnnesota State Senate #46

www.lynetteformn.com

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 19d

suitor questions wall, asking where he lives. says he has a couple residents but his primary residence is in wayzata

HE JUST CAUCUSED IN WARD 2

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 19d

i’m in st. paul for latest in the robin wonsley & michael wilson vs john wall case

after the hearing last week, judge christina moseng determined there is probable cause to believe wall violated MN statute by not allowing these campaigns to canvass his buildings

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · Sep 8

the flats at malcolm yards is comprised entirely of government-subsidized affordable units - these are working class residents, and john wall, a wealthy developer and landlord, is paternalistically attempting to control what political information they receive

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · Sep 8

just in - robin wonsley and michael wilson have filed a complaint against john wall of the wall companies, who is refusing to allow them to doorknock his buildings in ward 2 in violating of state law on twelve occasions

taylordahlin.com/f/robin-wons...

Robin Wonsley & Michael Wilson File Complaint Against Landlord

On September 8th, Robin Wonsley (Ward 2 City Council Incumbent and Candidate) and Michael Wilson (for Minneapolis Park Board At-Large) filed a legal complaint, aided by attorney Dan Suitor, against la...

taylordahlin.com

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Bill Emory (he/him) @oldmanemory.bsky.social · 20d

It’s only a matter of time before “Suptown” becomes “WASSUPtown”.

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DeWayne's Husband @dewayneskareem.bsky.social · 20d

But I thought it wasn't an ICE raid on #LakeStreet in #Minneapolis.

www.startribune.com/owner-of-lak...

Owner of Lake Street restaurant raided by federal agents gets 8-month sentence in immigration case

Francisco Estrada-Deltaro, the primary owner of Las Cuatro Milpas, was sentenced Wednesday for illegally re-entering the United States after being removed. He will be deported.

www.startribune.com

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SEIU MN @seiumn.bsky.social · 20d

📢 BREAKING! SEIU Minnesota State Council Endorse Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate | RELEASE: www.facebook.com/share/p/179Z...
#unionStrong #WhenWeFightWeWin #mnleg #mnsen @peggyflanagan.bsky.social

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D.A. Bullock @bullycreative.bsky.social · 20d

Despite receiving a full pardon recommendation from the Minnesota Clemency Review Commission, our brother Jason Sole still has not been added to the pardon hearing docket.

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 20d

Good ideas on housing from the excellent Anne Mavity. streets.mn/2025/09/22/a...

Anne Mavity: How to Get Housing in All Corners

An interview with Anne Mavity, from the Minnesota Housing Partnership, republished from the Minnesota Women’s Press

streets.mn

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