DFL Progressive Caucus
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Minnesota's Democratic Party Progressive Caucus. Join us here: https://www.dfl-progressive-caucus.org From the past for the curious or historians https://dflprogressivecaucus.wordpress.com
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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
#ScienceUnderSiege
Meta halted internal research that purportedly showed (young) people who stopped using Facebook became less depressed and anxious, according to an unredacted legal filing released on Friday. www.cnbc.com/2025/11/23/m...
Meta halted internal research suggesting social media harm, court filing alleges
Meta is alleged to have halted internal research suggesting social media harm, according to court documents.
www.cnbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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
#ScienceUnderSiege
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Israel Strikes Beirut, Breaking a Ceasefire—Again trib.al/QUbaAje
Israel Strikes Beirut, Breaking a Ceasefire—Again
The country has also struck Gaza several times since another ceasefire was put into place.
trib.al
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Israel Strikes Beirut, Breaking a Ceasefire—Again trib.al/QUbaAje
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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:
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2026 Stonewall DFL Endorsement Interest Form
Thank you for your interest in Stonewall DFL's endorsement. Please fill out this form to indicate your interest for endorsement of the Stonewall DFL community caucus for the 2026 electoral cycle.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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:
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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:
After Congress slashed its budget, the station isn't sure how it'll survive.
The latest from our friends at @revealnews.org:
In rural America, public radio saves lives
In remote Alaska, public radio station KYUK is crucial during natural disasters. Without federal funding, how will it survive?
www.motherjones.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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:
After Congress slashed its budget, the station isn't sure how it'll survive.
The latest from our friends at @revealnews.org:
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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
Three ex-Clear Lake employees are accused of embezzling over $200,000 - nearly half of the town's annual property tax revenue - by overstating work hours and misusing city-issued credit cards.
Charges: Ex-employees embezzled a fifth of town's revenue
Three former municipal employees in Clear Lake, Minn., are charged with embezzling $201,000, or nearly half of the city’s annual property tax revenue and a fifth of its entire budget.
www.mprnews.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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
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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.
House Progressives Denounce 'Morally Bankrupt' Bill to End Shutdown Without Healthcare Guarantee
"Make no mistake, people will die from these skyrocketing healthcare costs, paired with Republicans’ brutal Medicaid cuts," said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
www.commondreams.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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.
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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...
via @newrepublic.com
newrepublic.com/article/2028...
Democrats Just Realized They Have a Winning Climate Message
Energy affordability propelled Mikie Sherrill and several others to victory on Tuesday.
newrepublic.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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...
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...
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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
November 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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...
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...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/m...
Turkey issues ‘genocide’ arrest warrants against Netanyahu and other Israeli officials | CNN
Turkey on Friday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and dozens of other Israeli officials on “genocide” charges.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/m...
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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...
On that note: hey, it’s me, heckling centrist Dems in the New Republic!
newrepublic.com/article/2023...
October 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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...
On that note: hey, it’s me, heckling centrist Dems in the New Republic!
newrepublic.com/article/2023...
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Maryland’s public pension fund raised its Israeli bond holdings to $74 million in 2024.
truthout.org/articles/mar...
truthout.org/articles/mar...
Maryland Workers Are Fighting to Divest Their Pensions From Israel’s Genocide
Maryland’s public pension fund raised its Israeli bond holdings to $74 million in 2024.
truthout.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Maryland’s public pension fund raised its Israeli bond holdings to $74 million in 2024.
truthout.org/articles/mar...
truthout.org/articles/mar...
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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
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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
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Sorry, Trump can hate all he wants. I’m not going anywhere. 👋🏽
Trump tells Ilhan Omar to leave the country
Trump tells Ilhan Omar to leave the country
The president has long attacked the progressive lawmaker for her heritage.
dlvr.it
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Sorry, Trump can hate all he wants. I’m not going anywhere. 👋🏽
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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!
Take the Quiz: Meet Your Minneapolis Mayor
Candidates for Minneapolis mayor told us where they stand on issues. Which is the top match for you? Find out before heading to the polls.
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October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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!
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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.
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After battles over equity, Anoka-Hennepin school board race could tip balance of power
Voters could break a 3-3 split between conservatives and liberals on the Anoka-Hennepin school board, which oversees the state’s largest school district, in November.
sahanjournal.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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
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...
thehill.com
October 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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...
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A clever new study "confirms that the country’s tax code is regressive, not progressive, at the very top," @annielowrey.bsky.social reports. American billionaires "pay lower tax rates than many middle-class professionals":
How the Richest People in America Avoid Paying Taxes
A clever new paper puts concrete numbers to the taxes paid by members of the Forbes 400.
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August 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A clever new study "confirms that the country’s tax code is regressive, not progressive, at the very top," @annielowrey.bsky.social reports. American billionaires "pay lower tax rates than many middle-class professionals":
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar endorses Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar endorses Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor • Minnesota Reformer
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor Sunday, giving the two-term state senator key support ahead of the Nov. 4 election. “For many years, we have seen the concerns my ne...
minnesotareformer.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar endorses Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor.
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Dear @ag.state.mn.us, with the site down, bombed by Trump's Dept. of War, or capitulated, could you help us with what's on www.ag.state.mn.us/Election/Res...? Do you interpret www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cit... as candidate volunteers need the candidate next to them, which they don't at houses?
www.ag.state.mn.us
October 3, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Dear @ag.state.mn.us, with the site down, bombed by Trump's Dept. of War, or capitulated, could you help us with what's on www.ag.state.mn.us/Election/Res...? Do you interpret www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cit... as candidate volunteers need the candidate next to them, which they don't at houses?
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Sen. Warnock called Georgia’s Medicaid work requirement program “the real waste, fraud, and abuse.”
“This report shows that Pathways is incredibly effective at barring working people from health coverage and making corporate consultants richer.”
“This report shows that Pathways is incredibly effective at barring working people from health coverage and making corporate consultants richer.”
Georgia’s Medicaid Work Requirement Program Spent Twice as Much on Administrative Costs as on Health Care, GAO Says
Republican lawmakers cite Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage as a national model for federal Medicaid work requirements that are set to take effect in 2027. A new report shows the program has spent at lea...
www.propublica.org
September 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Sen. Warnock called Georgia’s Medicaid work requirement program “the real waste, fraud, and abuse.”
“This report shows that Pathways is incredibly effective at barring working people from health coverage and making corporate consultants richer.”
“This report shows that Pathways is incredibly effective at barring working people from health coverage and making corporate consultants richer.”
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The way that housing co-ops work in Switzerland may seem foreign to many. But the central idea is simple: What if homeownership had no profit motive and no capital gains? Advocates say their model could reshape how the world thinks about affordable housing. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/r...
August 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The way that housing co-ops work in Switzerland may seem foreign to many. But the central idea is simple: What if homeownership had no profit motive and no capital gains? Advocates say their model could reshape how the world thinks about affordable housing. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/r...
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Senator Bernie Sanders says Kennedy’s policies threaten Americans’ health and future.
Sanders Demands RFK Jr. Resign as Health and Human Services Secretary
Senator Bernie Sanders says Kennedy’s policies threaten Americans’ health and future.
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August 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Senator Bernie Sanders says Kennedy’s policies threaten Americans’ health and future.
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It is inexcusable to overturn the DFL endorsement from Omar Fateh.
A small group, a majority living outside Minneapolis, met privately to overturn the will of Minneapolis delegates who volunteered, organized, and participated in a months-long DFL process.
Unacceptable www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
A small group, a majority living outside Minneapolis, met privately to overturn the will of Minneapolis delegates who volunteered, organized, and participated in a months-long DFL process.
Unacceptable www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
Exclusive: Ilhan Omar condemns party's reversal of Minneapolis mayoral endorsement
The reversal sent shockwaves through the Democratic party on Thursday.
www.axios.com
August 22, 2025 at 2:10 AM
It is inexcusable to overturn the DFL endorsement from Omar Fateh.
A small group, a majority living outside Minneapolis, met privately to overturn the will of Minneapolis delegates who volunteered, organized, and participated in a months-long DFL process.
Unacceptable www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
A small group, a majority living outside Minneapolis, met privately to overturn the will of Minneapolis delegates who volunteered, organized, and participated in a months-long DFL process.
Unacceptable www.axios.com/local/twin-c...
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August 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM