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@willsmn.bsky.social

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Minnesota, SoCal, & Boston bred. Honoring food, sleep, immigration justice, poetry, & neuropsychology, mostly. Never bored* (*except by bots, unverifiable GoFundMe's, & etc.)

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NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 28d

I f**king HATE guns.
I have treated multiple children for gunshot brain injuries. I had two former patients gunned down in the streets. My 18-year-old nephew committed suicide by gunshot to the head. And I know 3 people who've done time for teen gun crimes that'll take a lifetime to amend. #mnleg

Anne @annieoranne.bsky.social · 29d

#Minnesota

Going into this special session to combat gun violence, i got this form from my state senator to share my personal experience with gun violence. Well, I don't have any, but if you do or know someone who does, maybe you want to let #MNLeg know about it

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Share How Gun Violence Has Affected You

I am the Co-Chair of the Senate Working Group on Gun Violence Prevention alongside Senator Ron Latz. We are working to find new solutions to gun violence in Minnesota, and we need your help. By sharin...

docs.google.com

NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 2d

Spraypainted threats.
Midnight arson.
Ransacked rooms.
Gunshots & pipe bombs.
Heartbroken, angry, afraid:
Dar Al Farooq,
Temple Israel,
Annunciation,
to name a few.
All, connected.
All, sacred human hearts
seeking connection.
Haters hurt us all.
We scrub & rebuild
& honor Love.
🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 2d

Spraypainted threats.
Midnight arson.
Ransacked rooms.
Gunshots & pipe bombs.
Heartbroken, angry, afraid:
Dar Al Farooq,
Temple Israel,
Annunciation,
to name a few.
All, connected.
All, sacred human hearts
seeking connection.
Haters hurt us all.
We scrub & rebuild
& go on.
🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 2d

Every word spoken by Urvasha Vaid in 1993 is as true and prophetic today.
Rest in power.
#NoKings #NoH8
www.c-span.org/clip/public-...

User Clip: Urvashi Vaid at the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation

Urvashi Vaid's remarks at the 1993 March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation

www.c-span.org

NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 4d

Might someone say so?
Someone just did....

Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 5d

Someone looking at all this with a cold eye might say that Miller and Hegseth are seeking control over the power ministries before a Vance ally invokes the 25th Amendment.

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Shaindel Beers @shaindelr.bsky.social · 5d

I have two friends who ran the half marathon and raved about how pleasant it was. Live bands all along the way, people cheering them on :-) I can't believe the people buying the "war ravaged" story.

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NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 4d

Prayers and best wishes for a smooth and speedy recovery, Ms. Davis, you will be missed on the MPR airwaves!! I appreciate @angeladavismpr.bsky.social so much -- her interviews are SO engaging, informative, far-ranging, and compassionate.

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The Clinical Neuropsychology Assembly @cnp-a.com · 6d

Hold your horses! What is this? Neuropsychology Awareness Day? Yes!
The National Academy of Neuropsychology organised it for Oct 6th!

If you work in health care, or have a neuropsychologist working in your company, reach out to them!

See thread 🧵 below 👇 to learn more about Neuropsychology! 🧠

Neuropsychology Awareness Day!
Save the Date: October 6th, 2025,
National Academy of Neuropsychology, INC.

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NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 4d

HURRAH for health care providers speaking out to resist the degradation of science and public health. #lfg
Minnesota has @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social (thank goodness) but #LFG every intelligent person in #mnleg.

www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Psychiatrists call for RFK Jr. to be replaced as health secretary

Two groups are calling for new leadership at HHS after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions on substance abuse treatment and mental health medications, among other issues.

www.npr.org

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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · 14d

Signs from today’s Don’t Look Away Rally at the Minnesota capitol, where @momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteers and survivors urged their lawmakers to call a special session to ban assault weapons.

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Minnesota House DFL @mnhousedfl.bsky.social · 11d

🚨BIG NEWS:🚨

Minnesota Democrats just unveiled our proposal for a possible special session. Our plan would:

✅Ban assault weapons
✅Ban high-capacity magazines
✅Ban binary triggers
✅Implement 'safe storage' rules
✅Ban untraceable 'ghost guns'
✅Strengthen MN's red flag law

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NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 5d

From @momsdemand.bsky.social "If you reside in Minnesota, text MN to 644-33 to tell key lawmakers to hold a special session to ban assault weapons!"

Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.bsky.social · 10d

Minnesotans are calling for a special session to ban assault weapons—but Republican lawmakers are refusing to let it proceed.

This image perfectly encapsulates Republican’s cruel apathy toward protecting our kids from gun violence: Empty signatures, empty promises.

NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 5d

TEXT MN to 644-33 to demand action:
Make the gun lobby STOP killing our kids & our friends.
#Enough #ItsTheGuns #DontShoot #Annunciation #mnleg @indivisiblemnleg.bsky.social @indivistwincities.bsky.social @faithinmn.org @womensmarchmn.bsky.social @marchforourlives.bsky.social

Moms Demand Action @momsdemand.bsky.social · 8d

When will Minnesota Republicans stand up to the gun lobby so our children don’t have to stand up to gunmen?

If you reside in Minnesota, text MN to 644-33 to tell key lawmakers to hold a special session to ban assault weapons!

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Moms Demand Action @momsdemand.bsky.social · 8d

Despite the fact that 60 percent of Minnesota voters believe the legislature should take immediate action to ban assault weapons, Republicans in the Minnesota House are refusing to allow a special session proposed by Democrats and Governor Walz to proceed.
@governorwalz.mn.gov

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NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 5d

"This President (Trump) has defunded the police."
#StopICE #DefundICE #ICEout

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 6d

Sen. Tammy Duckworth: "ICE are raging through the streets of Chicago trying to intimidate everyday ordinary citizens trying to go to school and work. That's not what America is about. It's shameful that the president has instigated this."

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 6d

One of the lessons I discuss in "On Tyranny":
Listen for dangerous words.

Text card: Listen for dangerous words.
Be alert to the use of the words extremism and terrorism. Be alive to the fatal notions of emergency and exception. Be angry about the treacherous use of patriotic vocabulary.
#OnTyranny

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NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 6d

✈️❤️‍🔥AFA supports Immigrant Rights in a powerful resolution (April 5, 2025)

THANK YOU to flight attendants union @afacwa.org for this excellence!

EVERY union, program, business, congregation, etc., valuing decency & human dignity should affirm such a resolution!
www.afacwa.org/resolution_1...

RESOLUTION #1 - AFA Supports Aviation's First Responders and Immigrant Rights

www.afacwa.org

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 11d

The Senate DFL has been working to find compromises to prevent gun violence and protect our communities. We need Republicans to come to the table. #specialsession #gunviolenceprevention #mnleg

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Nathan Coulter @nathancoulter.bsky.social · 11d

Well #mnleg GOP? Will you step up and do what Minnesotans are demanding?

Minnesota House DFL @mnhousedfl.bsky.social · 11d

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Mike Freiberg @repfreiberg.bsky.social · 11d

DFLers in the Legislature today released a special session proposal including specific action on guns and bipartisan proposals on school safety, additional mental health resources, and new funding for law enforcement. The proposal can be found here: content.govdelivery.com/attachments/... #mnleg

content.govdelivery.com

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NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 10d

What's the shutdown for?
Why can't Dems just comply? Because:
Dems don't want you to die.

We got an affordable healthcare system 10 years ago but Republicans want to gut it so big bosses
can make more profit.
#ThatsNotFair

chart showing expected increase in healthcare premiums for a household of average income from about 7000 to about $25,000 if Republicans get their way

NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 21d

YAY!!!!

NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 21d

YES!!!!! 👏 this one ☝️ is excellent happy news!!!! #mnleg

some people talk to talk
Some people walk the walk
Some people do the work!!!
Mike does the work.

Very very pleased to contemplate Mike Freiberg coming in as a #Minnesota Senator in November 2026.

Mike Freiberg @repfreiberg.bsky.social · 24d

I’m running for State Senate!

Press release, announcing Mike’s campaign, including a list of 27 supporters and his legislative accomplishments

NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 21d

ICYMI - this is the follow up press conference from the #mnleg #Minnesota #gun violence working Group

I would take every single one of everybody's effing guns away, they make all of us less safe,
but these folks are smarter than me. Holding them accountable as such.

youtu.be/XYQhtElLEWI

Press Conference: Gun Violence Prevention Working Group Media Availability - 09/17/25

YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services

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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 22d

Ridiculous.

Republicans say more student mental health support is key to reducing school shootings, yet refuse to fund programs doing just that. Make it make sense. #mnleg #edmnvotes

Feds reject Rochester Public Schools’ appeal for mental health grant, citing DEI

Rochester’s superintendent had pleaded with the government to restore the grant, arguing the funding was critical to addressing the district’s mental health needs.

www.startribune.com

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NoH8 @willsmn.bsky.social · 21d

ICYMI: the #Minnesota Senate #gun violence prevention group hearings from last week. #mnleg

www.youtube.com/live/ANswPpL...

Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/15/25

YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services