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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 1d

god I love fancy ray

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 1d

I have since learned that the pellet delivery method of HRT is not covered by insurance.
But the point stands -

Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 1d

It does not make sense.
The treatment Rep Franson is receiving should be fully covered by insurance. Gender health care is not "trans only" care, its for all of us. If we ever get over the moral panic of trans existence, we can do SO much good together for everyone's health and mental well being.

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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 1d

Oh. Interesting.

Sam Levin @samtlevin.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom "deceived" the Supreme Court + "profoundly misrepresented" LGBTQ+ research, according to scholars cited by ADF.

Quoted experts speak out about ADF's "distortions" + "false evidence" in major case, on deck tomorrow, to revive "conversion therapy"

Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say

Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth

www.theguardian.com

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 1d

It does not make sense.
The treatment Rep Franson is receiving should be fully covered by insurance. Gender health care is not "trans only" care, its for all of us. If we ever get over the moral panic of trans existence, we can do SO much good together for everyone's health and mental well being.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 2d

Nothing is inevitable

Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 3d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 3d

lotta talk about the new local documentary so I just wanna put on the record: I think Minneapolis and Saint Paul are wonderful, beautiful cities full of vibrant and diverse people and food and culture, music, art, queer inclusion.
A Precious State, is more like it. I love it here.
Okay. That is all.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 5d

Unexpected good news on the bodily autonomy and repro front. Abortion is healthcare and most abortion in this country is medication abortion.

The evidence is overwhelming that medication abortion is safe and effective. The F.D.A. is right to continue the move towards accessibility.

F.D.A. Approves Generic Abortion Pill as Opponents Push Trump for New Restrictions

www.nytimes.com

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 6d

Excellent piece from @erininthemorning.com.
Destruction of the arts is classic fash behavior. Let us hope Netflix has the courage to hold.

Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 6d

Yes.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 6d

Screenshot from Blois' Morning Take.

It's the kind of maddening circular reasoning that leads to status quo and voter alienation. Whether or not you think Fateh's policies would help these problems, Frey's policies CREATED them. Jacob Frey IS the mayor of Minneapolis, and has been for 8 years.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 6d

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media.tenor.com

Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 6d

But this democracy is mired in religion and abusive religious rhetoric.

So when a global religious voice says more love and less degradation, I always try to listen.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 6d

It’s the 🫀of it all,one of those teachings that JC leaves no confusion over.

Obviously no one expects a human rights centered approach to immigration at the federal level. And we don’t need Jesus to justify the dignity of immigrant care.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 6d

My central political tenant is to work for peace and full human rights of all people who walk this world.

Not to get preachy, but since this one is from the Pope and all, seemed like a good time to remind folks that treating immigrants with welcome and love is the actual 🎯 of Jesus’ ministry.

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

www.npr.org

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 7d

I’m happy Klein wants to thoughtfully navigate the difficulties created by GOP anti-trans efforts. We have to, for trans people’s sake AND everyone else’s. But know who @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social should ask these questions to? Trans folks!
we cannot allow decisions about us to be made without us.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 17d

Trans people deserve the same life and security as all others in this nation, and democrats should be proud of the fact that we fight for everyone.

More from my visit to @jonlovett.bsky.social lovett or Leave It from @crooked.com .

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 17d

Feeling lucky to see Jesse Welles at Farm Aid in Minneapolis.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 18d

Our liberation is in solidarity. it’s one fight for

Stable Housing
Living wages
Food security
Access to healthcare
and, a Life free from violence

Everyone everywhere—liberation.
For the people not against the regime.
Everyone everywhere, no exceptions.
For our people. We can all be free.

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Wes Burdine @wesburdine.bsky.social · 21d

Hey it’s @leighfinke.bsky.social on @jonlovett.bsky.social ‘s show! Got to meet Jon last summer!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lou...

Lovett Denounces Trump & The Right's Depraved Reactions to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

YouTube video by Lovett or Leave It

m.youtube.com

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 22d

had a wonderful time visiting Lovett or Leave It with @jonlovett.bsky.social in Los Angeles last week.
I was given the chance to do something which is becoming exceedingly rare: celebrate how wonderful it is to be trans, and how everyone benefits from trans liberation.
@crooked.com

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 23d

the Minnesota Senate is holding a hearing on gun violence prevention.

"We mothers will keep coming, will keep speaking, until our children can rest their heads safely at night."
Carla Maldonado, Annunciation parent

This must end. We must and we CAN end this epidemic of carnage and death.

Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/15/25

YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services

www.youtube.com

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Bill Childs @billchilds.bsky.social · 24d

I know there are criticisms to have of the Crooked folks, but this conversation is excellent. Rep. Finke is so generous.

Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 29d

Same show, now with more Trans!!
excited to have @riverbutcher.bsky.social joining the same episode of @jonlovett.bsky.social or Leave It.

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Nikki Ducote @raisedbyvalaya.bsky.social · 25d

Just saw the episode of you with John Lovett, @leighfinke.bsky.social ! You were so good there explaining the trap of lending credence to concerns of trans women in sports. Also, please, yes, lets do more to get us girls cuter shoes! <3

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Dr Deb K @drdebk.bsky.social · 25d

Excellent episode. The discussion of trans “issues” w/ Minn Rep Leigh Finke was wonderful. Dems need to stop being afraid of standing up for trans rights & loudly stand up against GOP trans-eradication. “Trans people bring a joy & freedom” that everyone should welcome.
@jonlovett.bsky.social

Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 29d

Same show, now with more Trans!!
excited to have @riverbutcher.bsky.social joining the same episode of @jonlovett.bsky.social or Leave It.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you for your advocacy and sharing this story.

Seeing our party reject trans experiences is totally at odds with the commitment of our elected in the state, who have done incredible work on our behalf. Hard votes have been won for us to thrive. This is contrary to all of that effort.

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