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Jacob Thomas @jacobthomasmpls.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Beautiful day for a door knock for one of the best, @leighfinke.bsky.social, and the whole @dfl.org ticket! 31 days until Election Day! Vote early If you can!

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Anyone who has lived through anything knows that this is the language of a coward. There is no strength or leadership in such words. This man—and all of the men like him, those in power or those who crave it so they can use it in equally pathetic ways—could not be less impressive or intimidating.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Voters understand who is responsible for the problems that affect their lives.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Rep Duran represents Bemidji, Minnesota, which is the poorest city in our state, which is Beltrami County, the second poorest county in our state. He is out of touch with the lived reality of his district and our state.

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Evan Urquhart @evanurquhart.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I wrote about Seth Moulton, and I'm sharing a link for non-members who might like to see the kinds of bonus essays our Assigned members get each week. assignedmedia.org/newsletter/m...

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Member Newsletter 9/3

Members Only Seth Moulton Completely Ate Dirt Tuesday night I did something I’ve rarely ever done before and spent half an hour refreshing NBC’s election results to catch the moment the Democratic pri...

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

My district in the city has cornfields, grain silos, and the state fair. It’s a wonderful and off district.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I love Minnesota more now than I could possibly imagine loving a place on a map. Anyone embarrassed by this love of neighbor should not represent us in the Senate.

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Michele Tafoya: 'It's Embarrassing To Tell People' she's from Minnesota

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Pigs Eye camp is being cleared by heavy machinery today. They have cordoned off one portion w police tape and will make their way across the camp throughout the day. There were 5 residents still in the camp when I left about 145 (Thursday). They were all packing. I believe they will be out today.

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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

As St. Paul pushes forward with plans to clear encampments, I want to lift up the words of Rep. Finke. "Let us see our neighbors for who they are, see their needs as the same as our own and solve them hand in hand." We all deserve safe and healthy communities. Including our unhoused neighbors.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

“the damage was the result of a botched installation and not vandalism.” They lied and lied and lied and lied. They were willing to destroy lives and further debase the office and the country. Because he cannot - ever - acknowledge error. What a bunch of losers.

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Charges Dropped Against Ex-Olympian David Hearn Accused of Damaging Reflecting Pool

A former Olympian will not face trial after federal prosecutors acknowledged that the Trump administration’s claims of vandalism were false.

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Robin for Ward 2 @robin4mpls.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

”Minneapolis provides the clearest example. From the large park encampments that emerged during the pandemic to the high-profile closure of Camp Nenookaasi and subsequent citywide enforcement efforts, officials have repeatedly declared victory after encampments disappeared from public view.”

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Opinion | Clearing St. Paul encampments isn’t a real solution to homelessness

"Even when traditional shelter space becomes available, many people will decline. Not because they prefer tents, but because existing options very often cannot safely accommodate their needs," state R...

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ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 24/07/2026

so far we have only found two people with american airlines miles, and even together they are not even close to enough miles to get this family home to Venezuela can we raise $2700? so far we have $20.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Recommended reading: Tyranny of Structurelessness. 1970. American feminist Jo Freeman. After early feminism rejected structural systems of hierarchical patriarchy, the movement adopted structurelessness. It was a successful mode of consciousness-raising & communication. Not so much for action.

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The Tyranny of Stuctureless

The Tyranny of Stuctureless by Jo Freeman

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Minnesota House DFL @mnhousedfl.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not deserve to die. There needs to be a full investigation into this killing, and ICE needs to be held accountable. This cannot keep happening.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

update: Platner sTiLL hasn't dropped out of the race.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Men like Platner are a dime-a-dozen. Charming and smart and capable on the mic, and also trash. It would behoove the progressive political class in this country to stop lining up behind men with so many red flags. We do not need more abusive men in politics. Stop making room for them.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

It is statewide. Any event with 100 or more must provide water!

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Why do people care so much about flag designs.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

This household is over capacity on: 1. Branded water bottles 2. Tote bags

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We, 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 WE, really oweher so much.

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Brad Tabke @bradtabke.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

ICE still doing ICE things. Many raids on law-abiding citizens in northern MN (and in Metro!) this week. ICE needs to GTFO of Minnesota!!

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Brad Tabke @bradtabke.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Going to the Twins game this afternoon. Katy: We can take empty water bottles into the game, right? Me: Yep. Thank you to Rep @leighfinke.bsky.social.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

this morning during the communion welcome our pastor said, “there’s juice for us alcoholics, and there’s wine, for those of you who aren’t here yet.” as a sober person full of doubt and despair, I thought to myself: this is why I'm here.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Stop making room for abusive men in politics.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy pride friends! When you’re feeling rough, down, alone, or scared, connect intentionally with our shared histories-books or movies or art exhibits, learn our past and and know that YOU, personally, specifically you are part of the lineage and ancestry of queer life that we celebrate in Pride.

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Araceli “Jules” Casasola @acolibri.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

So proud to have met and stood with these amazing trans folks at the DFL State Convention. ❤️ Thank for all you do to make Minnesota a haven for trans people, healthcare, and youth. 🏳️‍⚧️ ✨ @leighfinke.bsky.social ✨ @kobey4governor.bsky.social ✨ @repliishkozlowski.bsky.social

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Had a good long weekend and reset in OTC. Much needed respite w some old friends. #TransInTrumpCountry

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A woman with brown hair and dark glasses, wearing a black tank top, holding a book titled “trans girl suicide museum”

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The house stands adjourned until 2027. A million things happened this year but we also must celebrate what didn’t happen. Despite repeated attempts, there was no successful action to limit trans rights. We held the line and will continue to o uphold the deeply rooted value of trans inclusion.

A white woman in dark glasses. She is wearing a black t-shirt that says Remember Nex, and a black blazer. She holds a small paper flag with the words “This is a trans pride flag “written on it.

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Kat Rohn @rohnkat.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

As @leighfinke.bsky.social says: “After Sunday, we take the tools of democracy out to the people, and we come back in January with a majority that is willing to pass this, and that's how this ends.” Don’t sit out this election, Minnesota. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

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As DFL sit-in ends, Minnesota lawmakers yet to vote on key issues before Sunday

The DFL sit-in to force a House vote on a gun measures bill ended without a vote and lawmakers still need to pass key legislation before their Sunday night deadline.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We do very hard things in this job. I’m often filled with doubt and worry and uncertainty. But sometimes we are reminded it matters and folks notice. Thanks for the note, kiddo.

A hand written note in child’s handwriting, that reads “I am grateful for for the work you do. Don’t let mean people get to you.”

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Araceli “Jules” Casasola @acolibri.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

📸 of the amazing State Rep @leighfinke.bsky.social from the stunningly beautiful May Day Parade! 🏳️‍⚧️OUR TRANS SIBLINGS ARE HERE FOREVER 🏳️‍⚧️

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 07/05/2026

The mood on the ground in Tennessee today.

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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

It’s a war. We are at war with Iran and we started it. It may be unpleasant to you all now that you are bored and it didn’t go as you predicted, but you cannot pretend that the human, political, and economic consequences of this unnecessary and pointless war are not real. No more war.

A photograph of JD Vance standing at a podium in front of an American flag. Quote text appears next to him reading, “We got a little blip in the Middle East.”

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