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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 12h

droptheadl.org

#DropTheADL

Communities say no to the Anti-Defamation League in our schools, coalitions, and movements

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 13h

The ADL are an extremely problematic partnership. Very disappointing.

www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/adl...

Reject the ADL. - JVP

REJECT THE ADL Under the guise of civil rights advocacy, the Anti-Defamation League actually uses its power to harm movements – and people – working for justice for all. The ADL’s danger...

www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 13h

Can y'all chime in under this post? They've made a really problematic choice to team up with the ADL.

www.facebook.com/share/p/1GBi...

Key info: Blue banner at the top with HRC, Welcoming Schools, The Choose Kindness Project, and ADL.

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 2d

Booooooooo!!!

Minnesota Frost @pwhlfrost.bsky.social · 3d

BRITTA'S HERE TO STAY!

Britta Curl-Salemme has signed a two-year contract extension. Read more: bit.ly/3KCW0FB

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 5d

The bare minimum you can do as a teacher, co-worker, reporter, etc. Is learn and pronounce people's names correctly.

They just mispronunced Chiney's name twice on GMA 3rd hour. She has given everyone a rundown on pronunciation before.

Do. Your. Homework.

www.the-sun.com/sport/113257...

First Take star Chiney Ogwumike corrects Stephen A. Smith live on First Take

FIRST Take star Chiney Ogwumike had some fun to start off Thursday’s episode by correcting Stephen A. Smith. With Stephen A. on the West Coast, Chiney got to sit in his seat during the filmin…

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Richard Cohen @richardcohen.bsky.social · 5d

This is also why, for all the yelling, Engelbert likely isn't going anywhere for now. Her bosses - the league, the owners, the NBA - don't care if players hate her. Unless she loses them money, via poor deals or people refusing to negotiate with her, it's fine. In essence it's part of her job. #WNBA

Lindsay Gibbs @lindsaygibbs.bsky.social · 6d

Engelbert deserves the criticism she is getting. But Adam Silver and the NBA are the biggest obstacle in WNBA labor fights. My latest for @cbssports.bsky.social:

www.cbssports.com/wnba/news/ge...

WNBA's Engelbert under fire — but the NBA's power looms larger

Engelbert faces blazing criticism from WNBA players, but the NBA's ownership and influence remain the central challenge to the league's future.

www.cbssports.com

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 6d

Does it differ much if it's just tendon repair vs. a fracture?

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🌸Bibi🌸♿ (formerly bibicosplays) @bibiblossoms.bsky.social · 7d

I've been struggling financially since September due to the tariffs.

My business Bibipins is in trouble. Not only am I making less sales and with smaller amounts. But people have been refusing their orders (which I don't get back) due to the tariff costs & wanting full refunds.

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 9d

Unfortunately, at least one other bad person came out of that campaign.

Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 9d

In the last 24 hrs:

The Lynx ended an amazing season (don't get me started but Cathy is the worst)

The Twins fired Rocco because the Pohlads suck

The Vikings embarrassed themselves in Ireland

The only bright spot in sports-land is the Packers tied with the Cowboys

Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 10d

"This is the biggest issue with WNBA officiating. They are pulling officials from other leagues to cobble together a crew to officiate games. From what I can find, officials often lack extensive experience."

zonecoverage.com/2025/lynx/tr...

Transparency Is the WNBA's Biggest Officiating Issue - Zone Coverage

Cheryl Reeve didn’t mince words after the Minnesota Lynx’s 84-76 Game 3 loss to the Phoenix Mercury. “One of the best players in the league shot zero free

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 11d

Anti-union and worker's rights too

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 11d

Cathy has grudge. We all saw her dress last year.

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Lucas Seehafer PhD @seehafer.bsky.social · 12d

Reminder: Video is a terrible tool for diagnosing and prognosing injury.

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Oh No He Didn't @ohnohedidnt24.bsky.social · 12d

Cheryl Reeve RIPPED the refs as expected:

"This is the look that our league wants for some reason. For the leadership to deem those 3 people, semifinals playoff worthy is fucking malpractice"

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 16d

jason's gofundme is 86% funded!! can you contribute or share it? they do so much for this community and they have for so long, let's make sure they don't have to worry about how they will pay rent etc after being out of work in the hospital for so long. thank you❤️

www.gofundme.com/f/support-ja...

Donate to Support Jason Garcia in the Hospital and After, organized by melody hoffmann

Hi, this is Melody, a dear friend of Jason Garcia. On behalf of Jason G… melody hoffmann needs your support for Support Jason Garcia in the Hospital and After

www.gofundme.com

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 18d

The timing is so disgusting...

www.them.us/story/trump-...

FBI to Categorize Trans People As "Nihilistic Violent Extremist" Threat Group, Report Says

The choice is being championed by the Heritage Foundation, which is behind Project 2025.

www.them.us

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 18d

Every mainstream Dem who has rolled over on protecting trans folks and other vulnerable communities like the homeless, are over with me. I don't care who you are or what you're running for.

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Kamala Harris cites concerns about trans athletes in her book

The Trump campaign attacked Harris over her positions on transgender rights. She says they were misconstrued.

www.politico.com

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Jessie Gender @jessiegender.bsky.social · 19d

Jesus christ. It angers me deeply how not a single damn person in power who wants to at least pretend like they give a shit shout trans people will read even one damn book about the history of sex segregation in sports, cause you’d see how it’s all just sexist bs. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Kamala Harris cites concerns about trans athletes in her book

The Trump campaign attacked Harris over her positions on transgender rights. She says they were misconstrued.

www.politico.com

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Julia Carrie Wong @joolia.bsky.social · 19d

this exists it is called thinking

Matthew McConaughey says he wants a private LLM, fed only with his books, notes, journals, and aspirations, so he can ask it questions and get answers based solely on that information, without any outside influence.

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 18d

"The app offers over 400 hours of content from the Scholastic library, including nostalgic series such as “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” “The Magic School Bus,” “Goosebumps,” “The Baby-Sitters Club,” “Animorphs,” “Garfield,” “Barney & Friends” and more."

variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Scholastic Launches New Streaming Service For Kids and Families

Scholastic's 9 Story Media Group partners with Future Today for streaming service with series based on publisher's iconic intellectual properties

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Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12 @aurinmpls.bsky.social · 20d

Jason has always cared for their community, now it’s time to care for them. Join in contributing to their go fund me as they are recovering from as sudden medical emergency: gofund.me/9b0a20f47

Donate to Support Jason Garcia in the Hospital and After, organized by melody hoffmann

Hi, this is Melody, a dear friend of Jason Garcia. On behalf of Jason G… melody hoffmann needs your support for Support Jason Garcia in the Hospital and After

gofund.me

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Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 19d

Like y'all are already back at Target, back rocking with Rhymesayers and Doomtree, back rocking with Lizzo, still reading/buying/watching JKR's products, using AI that's destroying the planet and brains, buying Tesla's...the list is never ending.

Jessica @poptrtsrravioli.bsky.social · 20d

None of these folks have been boycotting Starbucks, McDonalds, etc. But can do this one time "performance" of cancelling their Hulu/Disney+

That's why it doesn't sit right with me.

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

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

There is active transphobia within the party and Richard is actively refusing to take action about it. He's having O&I Officer @quentinocama.bsky.social keep doing the vital work he's been undertaking, he's leaning on @stonewalldfl.bsky.social to push for things, but he won't do anything himself.

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