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Mike says don't ghost the midterms 🎃👻

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A guy interested in elections, democracy, policy, and justice. Minneapolis-based. Emphasis on the upper Midwest USA. Currently paying a lot of attention to the 2026 midterms.

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emly in minneaparis @eeewade.bsky.social · 22h
Thinking a lot about Steve Simon these days that man is ready to hold it down & I’m so grateful
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
If think you know someone who may not vote who is struggling to pay their bills, let them know this is what the Republican Party was working on today to improve their life.
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MinnPost @minnpost.com · 12/10/2026
In a live interview Saturday as part of the MinnPost Festival, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon described the coordination underway with state, local, and community partners to enable “a war room mentality” on Election Day.
minnpost.com
Secretary of State Steve Simon: Minnesota will be ready with ‘war room mentality’ on Election Day
Secretary of State Steve Simon said his office is coordinating with partners to prepare for possible Election Day threats or misinformation.
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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
THIS PART Peggy Keith Steve Simon Zack Cedrick
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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Minnesota stands with @ilhanmn.bsky.social🩵 No president should be able to weaponize the federal government against his political enemies. 📍 New Rally Location 📣 Join us at 4:00pm today at Powderhorn Park Rec Center to stand with @ilhanmn.bsky.social and all Somali Minnesotans. #IStandWithIlhan
We Stand with Ilhan 🩵
Solidarity Rally - Oct 12th, 4:00pm
Powderhorn Park, near Rec Center (3400 15th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN)
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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
New location is Powderhorn Park.
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Mike says don't ghost the midterms 🎃👻 @echobasenorth.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Please vote early.
apnews.com
Live updates: Rep. Ilhan Omar says she will ‘not be silenced’ after Homeland Security searches her home
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, Trump, Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle, six senators call for Trump to reverse course on Russian diesel plan.
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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Vote early if you can.
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Run for Something @runforsomething.net · 09/10/2026
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 08/10/2026
Trump tries to start a race war: "The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali Immigrants ... The Somalians should not be allowed to get away with what they are doing. They view you as weak and stupid people. Fight back Minnesota, fight back!"
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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Today Trump told Minnesotans to "fight back" against our Somali neighbors. This is dangerous, despicable, and should be condemned by everyone. 1/
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 08/10/2026
Tom Emmer refers to Somali-Americans as "enemy combatants" and says they should be "rounded up and put in jail"
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 08/10/2026
A presidential order has activated the post-9/11 machinery of federal-state-local cooperation to target the administration’s political opponents. bit.ly/4AZMLoU
brennancenter.org
Co-opting Local Police to Suppress Dissent
A presidential order has activated the post-9/11 machinery of federal-state-local law enforcement cooperation to target the administration’s political opponents.
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Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Schutz says he hasn’t had time to review my cases against Trump. He’s been running for AG for a year as of today. If he can’t find the time to even skim the cases that protected more than $7b in funds for our state, how are Minnesotans supposed to know what he’d do when Trump comes for our state?
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Urban Milwaukee @urbanmilwaukee.com · 07/10/2026
Wisconsin’s Controversial Anti-Union Law Faces a Reckoning
urbanmilwaukee.com
Wisconsin’s Controversial Anti-Union Law Faces a Reckoning
WI Supreme Court set to review it. If Democrats take over legislature they could overturn it.
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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The president should never joke about American cities getting bombed. Don’t normalize his constant pathetic, insane, and completely unhinged behavior.
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Indivisible Twin Cities @indivistwincities.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Join us next Monday (Oct 12) to prepare for No Kings-Vote Early. Sign design is pretty fun over drinks and snacks and with like-minded people. And what else ya got going on a Monday?? www.mobilize.us/indivisiblet...
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No Kings: Vote Early Twin Cities Sips & Signs · Indivisible Twin Cities
Let's get ready for No Kings: Vote Early Twin Cities! You're invited to join friends and neighbors for fun and socializing on Monday, October 12, 6-8 pm. We'll be creating signs for the No Kings: Vot...
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Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
30 days left. There's work to do, doors to knock, conversations to have, and votes to cast. We're fired up and ready to fight for a life every Minnesotan can afford.
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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
so waymo is cool and shiny but have you ever thought about public transit? what's this desire to be in a car by yourself? if it's safety, then a car should not be your first choice! innovation? innovate new ways for local government to support public transit!
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Again, <only Republicans> ever get to talk like this. If a single municipal level Democrat ever did, it would be a national outrage &spark a wave of “civility” discourse, & op-eds about how Dems must Respect Real Folkz & talk across difference. Democracy is incompatible with this double standard.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It appears that the National Guard shot and killed an unarmed man (in the back). www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Autopsy shows National Guard fatally shot Memphis man in the back
The report conflicts with the authorities’ initial account, which said Tyrin Johnson had been shot in the chest.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has confirmed that he is considering retirement, leaving open the possibility that he could leave after next year’s term and hand another nomination to President Donald Trump.” www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
politico.com
Justice Alito confirms he is considering retirement
The conservative Supreme Court justice said in a CBS News interview that he’ll revisit the issue next year.
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mcad_faculty_union @mcad-faculty-union.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Help MCAD faculty win a fair contract! Read and sign act.seiu.org/a/mcad-petit..., then let's rally and deliver our petition!
Image of a poster, which has comic art and text at the top, which reads, "Help mcad faculty win a fair contract!" Beneath the text, a comic panel shows someone in a suite saying, "hmmm," while reading a piece of paper with from mcad faculty, to mcad admin written on it. A comic panel to the right whos the same suit-wearing folk asking, "huh?" while a large speech bubble overlaps from beneath the panel, containing the words, "pay us fairly!" More speech bubbles next to the first contain the words, "respect us!" and "give us a voice!" A long document of signatures trails from beneath the speech bubbles, supported by folks in a crowd. More text reads, "faculty, staff, friends, family, members in community, show them we care! Read and sign here," followed by an arrow pointing to a qr code for a petition. Beneath the qr code the text continues with, " and share! Then, let's rally and deliver our petition! Straight to the president!" The date October 6th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, and location, Washburn Fair Oaks Park, are printed in the lower left.
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 30/09/2026
anders folk is telling minneapolis residents that he is a democrat, but the message he sends suburban residents doesn’t mention any political affiliation the part about ICE is also removed which seems like a misstep. operation metro surge hit the whole state, why not tell all of hennepin county?
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ash 🏳️‍⚧️ @rollingfor20.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
sorry I know it’s a Twitter screenshot but man what are we doing lmfaooooo
St. Cloud State Huskies on Twitter: We’re excited to welcome Alpha News as the game sponsor for First Responded’s Night on December 16th vs. Bemidji State. Keep an eye out for more details as we get closer to this special night. Welcome to the Husky family, Alpha News!
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Did you know that you can register to vote online in Michigan through October 19? Don’t leave it to the last minute: register now so you can help decide the direction of our state and country! mvic.sos.state.mi.us/RegisterVote...
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
ICYMI: “It’s insulting." @UAW.org leaders slam Mike Rogers for false claims that he worked on a Chrysler assembly line. Mike tried to claim he built a car that didn't even exist at the time. michiganadvance.com/2026/09/24/m...
michiganadvance.com
Mike Rogers claims he was an assembly line worker. The UAW said that is stretching the truth. • Michigan Advance
Rogers says he built Chrysler vehicles on an assembly line. Records show his work was at an aftermarket facility that modified vehicles after they left the factory.
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Spud Lovr @spudlovr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Where Was Derrick? At the Insurrection New January 6th Video Analysis jameswigderson.subst... #wipolitics #wigov
jameswigderson.substack.com
Where Was Derrick? At the Insurrection
New January 6th Video Analysis
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Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Educators are Minnesota’s most valuable resource. It’s time we start treating them that way. Be a voter for candidates this fall who will use state funding to establish a $60,000 minimum salary for teachers and a $25/hour minimum wage for school support staff: edmn.me/guide #mnleg #edmnvotes
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Mike says don't ghost the midterms 🎃👻 @echobasenorth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
hollywoodreporter.com
The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing “political” content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing.
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Minnesota 50501 @mn50501.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Official statement on today's SCOTUS ruling. With the election approaching, please check your registration at mnvotes.org and act quickly on any official notice about your voter status.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 25/09/2026
Here’s what to know about voting in the midterms: ✅You can vote by mail. ✅You don’t need to bring a passport or birth certificate to vote. ✅It is illegal for ICE or federal troops to be at the polls. Make a plan to vote, and vote early if you can. bit.ly/3UjBBrc
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 25/09/2026
HAPPENING NOW: A federal court is hearing a pro-voting request to block part of Trump's anti-mail effort ordering the creation of state citizenship lists using “unreliable, outdated and incomplete” data. The lists will particularly harm older, overseas and women voters. ☎️877-336-1831 Code: 3427485
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 25/09/2026
NEW: Days after ICE fatally shot Alex Pretti, Virginia prosecutor Steve Descano got a call to join attorneys banding together to help bring charges against the federal immigration agency. Months later, Descano and his colleagues are working overtime to prepare for the threat of ICE at the polls.
democracydocket.com
The local prosecutors who fought ICE are ready to combat federal election interference
“I think what I can say is that we’re going to be ready for anything,” one district attorney said. “And whatever that scenario is, it’s going to be kind of plug-and-play to have the place we’re going ...
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daviss @daviss.org · 25/09/2026
On the 8 month anniversary of Alex Pretti being shot ten times after he was disarmed by federal agents a Minnesota candidate for US senate blames local officials for the killing. My coverage of events in my city: chaddavis.photography/sets/ice-in-...
chaddavis.photography
Operation Metro Surge: ICE in Minneapolis — Photos
Photography from Minneapolis as thousands of federal agents arrive.
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Erica @ericamauter.com · 24/09/2026
Also, with the school closure news that the MPS board just dropped, it’s really fucking rich of Sharon El-Amin to accuse Irene of poor communication and financial mismanagement (while also apparently not having a clue about what the HERC alternatives or HCMC details even are).
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Elle Ess @viamarsala18.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Keith sues people like the folks defrauding Somali families for places to live, or mega landlords whose places are slums because they want to squeeze every dollar out of tenants. He sues employers committing wage theft and companies engaged in illegal price fixing. It’s ALL affordability.
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Zaynab Mohamed @zaynabmmohamed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Let’s talk education! 💜 Join me, Becca Dryden, and Christin Crabtree this Sunday, September 27 at 11 AM at Keewaydin Park for an education door knock.
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Katie Jones @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The election is approaching and the best way to quell your fears about voting outcomes? Is to hit the doors with me. Join me for a night or two on the doors in flippable districts so you can know you made a difference when November 3 rolls around. www.katiejones.org/door-knock.h...
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Indivisible Twin Cities @indivistwincities.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In this midterm election, MN voters have an opportunity to send more money to every public school in the state without increasing any tax. All we have to do is vote YES on the Permanent School Fund constitutional amendment. Learn more here: indivisibletwincities.substack.com/p/what-const...
What constitutional amendment? Vote YES for Minnesota's Schools
Indivisible Twin Cities. Indivisibletwincities.substack.com
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Indivisible Twin Cities @indivistwincities.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Meet at The Commons in Mpls from 2-5pm for nonpartisan voter participation: coming together for music, speakers, family fun and voting information. Plan to join us then plan to vote! Hosted by ITC, @womensmarchmn.bsky.social , @mnaflcio.org , and @mn50501.bsky.social www.mobilize.us/indivisiblet...
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No Kings: Vote Early - Twin Cities, Minnesota · Indivisible Twin Cities
People in the Twin Cities and the state of Minnesota are still feeling the effects of Operation Metro Surge and we showed the world that we reject the idea that power belongs to kings, billionaires, o...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Democrats are demanding to see a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) “checklist” for law enforcement on “voter integrity. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
democracydocket.com
DHS created a ‘law enforcement voter integrity’ checklist, new filing reveals. Dems want to see it
The document raises more questions about potential Trump administration plans to use armed federal agents to disrupt voting.
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Erica @ericamauter.com · 21/09/2026
I usually end up getting to Mill City Hall episodes quite a while after they’re published just because it takes me some time to work in such a long episode. (Always worth it, though!) But I saw CLIC is the subject of today’s ep (and it’s only 35 mins) and I will be listening TUH-DAY.
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Indivisible Twin Cities @indivistwincities.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Saturday, Sept 26, 1-4pm. Hit the pavement with us an have those meaningful conversations that get your neighbors to the polls. Whether you are a seasoned canvassing pro or this is your very first time, we’ll make sure you’re set to succeed. www.mobilize.us/indivisiblet...
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Door Knock for Angela Nelson for Senate · Indivisible Twin Cities
Ready to make a real impact? We are hitting the pavement to have those critical face to face conversations that win elections! Join your Indivisible Friends in the North Metro. Whether you are a sea...
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Mike says don't ghost the midterms 🎃👻 @echobasenorth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Minnesotans: early voting starts today! Let's gooooooo
hennepincounty.gov
Absentee and early voting | Hennepin County
Information on voting early by absentee. Learn about deadlines, ways available, how to apply and return your ballot, and how to make your ballot count.
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It’s wild you’re expected to celebrate SCOTUS not allowing the president to dismantle a voting method used by tens of millions at the 11th hour — and also, at the same time, it absolutely is a big deal and couldn’t be taken for granted.
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Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We got lawn signs folks. Head to www.mobilize.us/keithellison... to request yours.
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ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 15/09/2026
minnesota: we’re the first in the nation to early vote, let’s show the rest of the country that this is another way we show up and stop the onslaught of violence against our neighbors. let’s get these fascists out of power. join people this friday, 10AM at the hennepin county government center.
THEY TAKE OUR NEIGHBORS, WE TAKE THEIR POWER.
Rally+Vote 10AM
Friday the 18th
Hennepin County
Government Center
I
Voted
Minnesota is the first state to early vote. Let's show up in record numbers make the fascists afraid.
We protect our neighbors.
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