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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · 2d

Look at all they have accomplished in ten years!

We are all better because of the work of these incredible volunteers. Thank you Kathy Ramundt and Sherry Sanders for your vision. And your good work to make this happen.

Check out their webpage, dogoodroseville.com and please share with others!

Amazing list of accomplishments of "Do Good Roseville" - educational programs, volunteer work, community conversations, etc.

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · 2d

Please share this amazing Good News!

In times of political, economic, & social division, never forget that each of us can make a positive difference.

See the incredible community work initiated by a few volunteers. This could be replicated elsewhere.

www.rosevillereader.com/do-good-rose...

Do Good Roseville celebrates ten years

Making good things happen one idea at a time

www.rosevillereader.com

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · 15d

We need an assault weapons ban - but we also need more comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation, including licensing and registration. #mnleg

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · 27d

Ban assault weapons & large-capacity magazines - during the special session!

It might have saved lives at Annunciation if passed 2 yrs ago.

But, we also need broader gun violence laws. Here's my testimony on my comprehensive legislation:
youtu.be/ANswPpLzREw?...

Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/15/25

YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services

youtu.be

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Sep 10

Charlie Kirk murdered. Gun violence has no place in America.

Not in schools: Sandy Hook, Uvalde, Annunciation and.... Not in public life: Hortman, Hoffman, Giffords, Scalise, now Kirk.

Each one a tragedy. Each one unacceptable.

We can & must stop the gun violence epidemic.

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Sep 10

Opposition from the GOP and some DFLers could result in failure to pass an assault weapons ban and other gun safety provisions. That is not a reason to avoid debating the issues and voting on them. Failure to do so is a betrayal of responsibility; Minnesotans deserve honesty and accountability. 3/3

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Sep 10

I would welcome the opportunity to present these bills in front of a committee, to have proponents and opponents debate the ideas in them, then have the committee, and the full Legislature, vote for or against each provision. 2/3

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Sep 10

www.minnpost.com/community-vo... 1/3

Minnesota Legislature needs to act now on gun violence - MinnPost

A special session should be called to debate and vote on an assault weapons ban. If it isn't, the Legislature should act in 2026.

www.minnpost.com

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Aug 28

It's time for political courage to stop this epidemic of gun violence. It's time for courts to end the distorted interpretation of the 2nd amendment. Founding Fathers didn't envision semi-automatic assault rifles or other modern arms. School kids lives matter.

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Aug 28

Two more school children dead. Six others in critical condition. Each death is tragic. Each is unacceptable. The 286th mass shooting (4 or more victims) in the US this year.

Thoughts & prayers, yes. Mental Health services, yes. Also, yes, to real gun safety regulation. (1/2)

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Aug 1

Fardin Oliaei, the MPCA whistleblower fired for telling the truth, deserves this belated recognition. Fardin is an environmental hero for Minnesota!

Watch this 45 minute film.
Share with others concerned about PFAS and regulatory capture.

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Aug 1

A powerful new documentary on PFAS brings to light how the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency fired the scientist exposing PFAS dangers 20 yrs before Amara's Law: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_8W...

Joe Augustine’s excellent investigative reporting illustrates Corporate Capture of the MPCA in 2005.

3M PFAS documentary | Everywhere & Forever: Blood. Water. And the Politics of PFAS.

YouTube video by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

www.youtube.com

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Apr 3

It was heartening to see the strong showing for the Trans Day of Visibilityon Monday! The Trump administration is vilifying people & attempting to erase an entire community.

There’s nothing more important than coming together and standing with our trans neighbors. All people are valued!

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Mar 7

So tragic that we are in a time when the Voting Rights Act is being dismantled, and racial hatred is being stoked. [5/5]

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Mar 7

Ten years ago, on the 50th Anniversary of the Selma march, I joined my dad, who was speaking at a local college commemorating the march. Powerful memories, especially at this time, with his recent passing. [4/5]

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Mar 7

The report was published before they had word that one of their fellow clergy marchers, Rev. James Reeb, was assaulted in Selma that evening, and died two days later, helping spark passage of the Voting Rights Act. kinginstitute.stanford.edu/reeb-james [3/5]

Reeb, James

kinginstitute.stanford.edu

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Mar 7

He filed this report on his way home that evening: www.christiancentury.org/article/feat... [2/5]

Selma: Sustaining the momentum

Two Century editors report from the second march in Selma, Alabama, on March 9,...

www.christiancentury.org

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Mar 7

Sixty years ago, the Selma Voting Rights March began. On Bloody Sunday Alabama Troopers brutally assaulted peaceful marchers. Martin Luther King rallied religious leaders from around the country to come. My Dad joined the marchers in Selma on Tuesday. [1/5]

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Feb 26

Washington Post's motto has been "Democracy Dies In Darkness." Jeff Bezos just decided to turn out the lights. Tragic. For our democracy. www.startribune.com/washington-p...

Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says opinion pages will defend free market and 'personal liberties'

The billionaire owner of The Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, narrowed the topics covered by its opinion section Wednesday to defending personal liberties and the free market, a pivot away from its tradit...

www.startribune.com

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Bruno J. Navarro @brunojnavarro.bsky.social · Jan 30

just paid $6.89 at costco for two dozen, cage-free eggs — the smallest quantity they sell

must be doing something right

costco receipt showing a variety of items, including cage-free eggs for $6.89

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Jan 30

Commentary worth reading - from Karen Tolkkinen

A fifth of MN families are food insecure. One in five!

None of Trump's executive orders "have addressed hunger in rural America or the price of food. Instead, he has belittled transgender people..."

So tragic.

www.startribune.com/tolkkinen-am...

Tolkkinen: Trump is sowing chaos and failing to bring down the cost of groceries

A gulf is widening between President Trump and rural Minnesota, where one in four households is unable to obtain enough to eat without assistance. Trump has failed to bring down grocery prices, and eg...

www.startribune.com

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Jan 28

Excusing this reckless action as Rep. Tom Emmer does, saying Trump promised to “shake up the status quo" is bizarre. "Shaking up the status quo" doesn't excuse destroying lives or tanking the economy. (3/3)

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Jan 28

Would Trump's order shut down suicide hotlines? Would cancer patients in research trials be cut off?

With no warning! Fed officials were given 24 hours to implement.

How many lives will be thrown into crisis? Ill-thought-out orders like this could throw the economy into a tailspin. (2/3)

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Senator John Marty @senjohnmarty.bsky.social · Jan 28

Inflammatory Trump campaign press release?

Unfortunately, no. It's an official order from Trump’s budget director.

Its impact? That’s unclear. Much may be ruled illegal or unconstitutional. Even the administration was unclear about what they want covered. (1/3)

www.politico.com/news/2025/01...

Trump administration orders sweeping freeze of federal aid

In a two-page memo, the Office of Management and Budget ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments.

www.politico.com

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Mike Freiberg @repfreiberg.bsky.social · Jan 19

At the HumanistsMN events this weekend, I learned that @senjohnmarty.bsky.social has an IMDB page because of his appearance in the documentary "Bad Faith":
www.imdb.com/name/nm13997... (1/2)

John Marty

Known for: Bad Faith

www.imdb.com

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