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John Maraist

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Dad, hacker, organizer.

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Christin With Minneapolis @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The rally at Davis Center with MFE was so energizing—even in the rain. Some of our smallest schools are the most impactful. And as we were reminded by words on a child’s hand drawn sign: there is nothing wrong with being small.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Excellent explanations of the constitutional ballot question, why the correct answer is "yes", and why blowing off the question is the same as a "no" answer.
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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Election 2026: Constitutional Amendment 1 naomikritzer.com/2026/09/30/e...
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Election 2026: Constitutional Amendment 1
This is a statewide vote, and there’s only one constitutional amendment on the ballot despite the number. Here’s the question as it appears: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1 Increasing fundin…
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 30/09/2026
A change in prison culture is vital – as is more money to reduce overcrowding | Letters
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A change in prison culture is vital – as is more money to reduce overcrowding | Letters
Letters: Vicki Cardwell, Phil Hind and Stephen Evans respond to an interview with Pia Sinha, the head of the Prison Reform Trust
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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Our students are worried about affording their lives. I'm running to make sure that every Minnesotan can live, work, and go to school in the communities they love.
Peggy Flanagan meets with students in St. CloudPeggy Flanagan meets with students in St. Cloud
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Team Ilhan @teamilhan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
@ilhanmn.bsky.social understands that as the people’s lawyer, @keithellison.bsky.social is taking on Trump and fighting for Minnesotans every day. We need to do everything we can this election to keep him in office.
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Zack Filipovich for MN Auditor @zackformn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Zack’s first ad is live! Be the first to see it here, then please like, share, and let us know what you think in the comments. We need an accountant for State Auditor! Join us at ZackforMN.com -Team Zack #electionsmatter #vote #minnesota #candidateforstateauditor
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Briana Rose Lee @brianaroselee.swifties.social · 24/09/2026
Just filling up my tiny four-cylinder car in Trump‘s America 
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Project True North @projtruenorth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Lisa Demuth is asking Minnesotans to vote early for her while pushing to end early voting and hand over our elections to Trump. We can't let her roll back our democracy.
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Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 15/09/2026
But while he's ranting about food waste, @zedotenator.net actually did the math. The school meal program has about 50 tons a year in food waste, which sounds like a lot until you do the math: that's OUNCES per student. That's half a banana, a partially eaten apple, here and there.
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Project True North @projtruenorth.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Lisa Demuth's attack ads are being paid for by a Super PAC from a Wisconsin billionaire who wants to ban abortion and gut workers' rights.
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Minneapolis DFL @mplsdfl.org · 09/09/2026
We’ve all been hearing about the city budget, and now is your chance to make your voice heard and learn more about the city process. The Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation is having its first public hearing on the City Budget tomorrow at 5:05 PM. Learn more at minneapolisdfl.org.
Graphic of calendar with the date “9” circled. City budget kick-off. Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) Meeting. 5:05 PM, Public Service Center.
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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 09/09/2026
City of St Paul just ran an important experiment proving that other human beings continue to exist even when you do peekaboo hands over your face. www.fox9.com/news/st-paul...
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St. Paul’s homeless encampment closures may be on pause indefinitely
There are no scheduled dates to clear St. Paul's remaining homeless encampments after city leaders called the closure of the camp at Pig's Eye Park unsuccessful.
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Project True North @projtruenorth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Yikes. Michele Tafoya keeps doubling down on how she dislikes Minnesota so much that she wanted to flee the state.
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Project True North @projtruenorth.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Amy Klobuchar: -Comes from a union family. -Is supported by Minnesota’s labor unions. -Has stood up for workers her entire career. Lisa Demuth: -Campaign is being bankrolled by an anti-union Wisconsin billionaire who opposes workers’ rights.
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Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 07/09/2026
It’s D, all of the above! Anders Folk is a Republican, folks.
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Project True North @projtruenorth.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Lisa Demuth still refuses to break from Trump – even on his war in Iran. Minnesotans are, literally, paying the price at the pump.
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Max Hailperin @maxhailperin.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
In Minnesota: (1) Applying to be mailed a ballot doesn't change your ability to vote in person. (2) Applying now rather than later means you'll be in the first batch mailed with the least chance of anything preventing it from getting to you in time.
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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I am proud to have earned the endorsement of the MN AFL-CIO. Together, we will hold greedy corporations accountable, protect and expand the right to organize, and make sure working people—not corporate interests—have a seat at the table in the future of our state and country.
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Project True North @projtruenorth.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Lisa Demuth doesn't mention health care ONCE on her website. Not a single mention anywhere. She has NO plan to lower health care costs. That's malpractice.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Vile. Literally willing to sacrifice lives on her altar to trump.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Keith hits it on the nose as usual.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
It's the world's largest floating loon.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Anyone still whining about how @dfl.org convention delegates are not representative of the party?
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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I am truly honored and humbled to be Minnesota’s Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate. Thank you, Minnesota – for everything.
I love you, Minnesota! Miigwech, thank you for everything!
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 12/08/2026
peggy flanagan says she just got off the phone with angie craig, who assured her “we’re in this fight together.” says they disagree on much, but both love minnesota too much and cannot just hand donald trump another senate seat flanagan says she will work her tail off to earn trust of craig voters
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Very happy that Minnesota is not a state where anonymous attack ads beat good old doorknocking.
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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
FUCK ICE
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Another good reason to support @cedrickfrazier.bsky.social for County Attorney
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Another good reason to vote for @cedrickfrazier.bsky.social for County Attorney.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Several good posts here
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The Onion @theonion.com · 01/08/2026
Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation
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Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film Adaptation
PHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” ...
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Cedrick Frazier @cedrickfrazier.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
It’s been a great week of doorknocking! Grassroots campaigns start at the doors. From Eden prairie to Brooklyn Park - we’ll be there.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Not just @ilhanmn.bsky.social but also @peggyflanagan.bsky.social ! We need a Senator capable of *opposing* the next Laken-Riley, not just regretting being fooled again by Trump.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
One of the strengths of Minnesota's voting system is the ability to have a neighbor vouch for your eligibility. It helps people vote, and it's NOT a source of fraud. The witness requirements for absentee ballots are similar.
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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanajsk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
You know, I still haven't heard Angie Craig deny that a friend acting as a campaign surrogate visited John Hoffman in the ICU and at his home at her request to seek his endorsement. I have not heard her deny that once.
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Mara 👻 aBOOlish I.C.E. @mauratwit.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
I’ll add to this that Angie shat all over Minneapolis during the Uprising and thanked MPD profusely for their service under duress. Then went fundraising over her strong Back the Blue stance. Gtfoh Angie. The North(east) remembers.
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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
If you are looking for ways to plug in to electoral work over the next 100 days in Minnesota, here is my quick action guide 🧵🗳️ 1. Wherever you are, do work for AG Keith Ellison. 2. Pick one local candidate you *love* 3. Pick two key candidates we *need* 4. Do work for them (bring a friend!) 5. VOTE
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
As Craig lurches from meltdown to meltdown, it gets clearer and clearer that the DFL got the endorsement for Flanagan right.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Angie Craig deploying that Laken-Riley-level judgment again. Show us who you are, you class act!
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
The label maker and I have found a pancake recipe we're happy with (it's the one from Serious Eats).
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
And of course, the @startribune.com front page is silent. But but but Pulitzer Prize for breaking news!
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David Brauer @dbrauer.net · 24/07/2026
Cool cool the head of the DFL’s new Jewish organizing caucus attacking the endorsed Senate candidate (Flanagan) by conflating AIPAC criticism with anti-Semitism. Good job over there, DFL leadership, took less time than I thought to bite us in the butt.
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ash 🏳️‍⚧️ @rollingfor20.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Please read and sign on to this open letter calling for the stepping down or removal of Latonya Reeves for malfeasance, per Article 7 of the DFL Constitution and Bylaws. SIGN HERE: forms.gle/UjsMCUrRWKKj...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

On May 9th, after Latonya Reeves withdrew from seeking the endorsement, the convention of delegates in Congressional District 5 endorsed incumbent Representative Ilhan Omar. Representative Omar is the duly endorsed DFL candidate.

Section 7 of the DFL Constitution and Bylaws states:

An endorsement requires the State DFL Party, all DFL Party units, all individuals elected or appointed to positions within the DFL Party, and all paid DFL Party staff to support a candidate for public office in public statements and in the execution of any party duties. Failure to satisfy this requirement constitutes nonfeasance.

An endorsement also prohibits the above DFL individuals and entities, as well as DFL-endorsed candidates, from providing support to candidates running against DFL-endorsed candidates. This prohibition extends to support for any position on a Public Ballot Question contrary to a DFL-endorsed position. Support under this section may include, but is not limited to, direct voter contact, donations and participation in fundraising activities, public or widely distributed statements of support, and distribution of campaign materials. Actions that violate this prohibition constitute malfeasance.

Ms. Reeves is continuing her campaign against Ilhan Omar, seeking to continue into the primary.

Ms. Reeves also holds multiple positions within the DFL, including but not limited to membership in the Democratic National Committee as a delegate for Minnesota. This membership is something she touts on her website:

"I'm running because we need leadership that will get the job done. As a member of the DNC I work hard to empower disaffected and disenfranchised voters across all demographics, encourage and support them to recognize their potential, and work towards finding energized Democrats to run for office. MAGA legislators are attempting to take away voting rights of millions of marginalized people just so they can stay in power.
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
@dfl.org
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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The people of Minneapolis and Minnesota kicked Bovino out of our state and got Kristi Noem fired. We still have a long way to go but this is because of the love and resistance of our neighbors and the resiliency of our immigrant community. Jason Chavez 1/
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Ms. K tweets @whatmsksaid.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
major update, Marvina Haynes, founder of MN Wrongfully Convicted Judical Reform & former ward 4 council candidate, is running with Tara Widner, for Vice Chair of SD59 DFL tomorrow @ convention. this is the LEADERSHIP the Northside needs & deserves. plz spread the word to ur North Minneapolis folks.
Tara for chair text with a blue heron hand drawn graphic behind it and union printing but at the bottom
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John Maraist @jpmrst.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
No more evidence is needed to prove Trump is a racist, but people who continue to cling to him may have something to explain. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
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Live updates: The latest on the Trump administration as US-Iran talks are underway in Oman | CNN Politics
Nuclear talks between the US and Iran are underway in Oman. Meanwhile, lawmakers remain sharply divided over DHS and ICE funding. Follow for live news updates.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 06/02/2026
Juan González on Lasting Impact of 9/11 Toxic Exposure as NYC Faces Calls to Release Suppressed Files
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Juan González on Lasting Impact of 9/11 Toxic Exposure as NYC Faces Calls to Release Suppressed Files
The September 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center in New York City was a major polluting event. Debris from the collapse of the buildings spread toxic substances, including asbestos, lead, merc...
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