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Principles First Minnesota

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The Minnesota chapter of Principles First, a grassroots effort to rediscover and champion principles in the 21st century.

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
"In his 1867 inaugural address at St. Andrews, Mill remarked that 'Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing.' But if they do nothing but look on as bad men compass their ends, are they still good men?" www.thebulwark.com/p/the-gops-c...
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The GOP’s Ceremony of Impotence
Ignoring an abuser, covering up a sex trafficker, and confirming a ringleader.
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
From Congress avoiding a shutdown to Kansas rejecting partisan judicial elections, major moves are shaping our republic. Responsible stewardship, federalism, and independent courts aren’t administrative details—they’re the pillars of a constitutional republic.
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"This is the worst foreign policy blunder in decades." -Republican Senator Bill Cassidy. That's just one of the many Republican voices expressing discontent with Iran MOU.
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Join us in two weeks for a fun event with @sykescharlie.bsky.social, @mnsecofstate.bsky.social, @bloisolson.bsky.social, Patrick Coolican and several others! www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Principles First Signature Speaker Series : Minnesota
Election Security in a Polarized Upper Midwest
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Join us in two weeks for a fun event with @sykescharlie.bsky.social, @mnsecofstate.bsky.social, @bloisolson.bsky.social, Patrick Coolican and several others!
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Come see @mnsecofstate.bsky.social speak with several other fun guests! www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Principles First Signature Speaker Series : Minnesota
Election Security in a Polarized Upper Midwest
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Come see @sykescharlie.bsky.social at this Minnesota event! www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Principles First Signature Speaker Series : Minnesota
Election Security in a Polarized Upper Midwest
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Join #PrinciplesFirst in collaboration with @fairvotemn.bsky.social for an honest, nonpartisan panel discussion on election security. Our panelists include @sykescharlie.bsky.social , MN SoS Steve Simon, Stephen Richer & more. Register today! www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Looking forward to this event with @sykescharlie.bsky.social and @mnsecofstate.bsky.social, J. Patrick Coolican and others on June 16!
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The Trump administration is very soft on white-collar crime—the softest, in fact.
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Join us May 14 in West Orange, NJ for a deep dive into the "Chain of Command & Chain of Consequences." A candid talk on leadership & accountability featuring @markhertling.bsky.social, Sue Fulton, Esther Chucaralao, and @heathmayo.bsky.social. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Next week on Tuesday, May 19th, we will host our first Salon of the year in NYC. Our featured guest is New York Times bestselling author William D. Cohan, author of House of Cards, Money and Power, and Power Failure. Reserve your spot today! www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Principles First Signature Salon Series: New York
House of Cards, Revisited: Rule of Law, Corporate Silence & America's Next Economic Crisis
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Join us for the first Minnesota Principles First event with @FairVoteMN next month-
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Want to stay informed with what's going on at #PrinciplesFirst? Sign up for our newsletter! We just sent one out with three exciting opportunities to get involved. Check it out. mailchi.mp/principlesfi...
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
A solid position to take by a GOP member
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Trump celebrates political violence when it serves him. He mocked Paul Pelosi’s hammer attack, suggested Mark Milley deserved death, posted himself with a bat aimed at Alvin Bragg, and watched for 187 minutes as his mob attacked police and chanted “hang Mike Pence.” This is a monster.
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
What happens when principle guides our national decisions—and what happens when it doesn’t? Join us in West Orange, NJ on May 14 for an evening of honest dialogue with military and civic leaders on defending the American experiment. Details & Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Principles First Signature Speaker Series - New Jersey
Chain of Command. Chain of Consequences.
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
"The military is not perfect... but it’s always tried to live up to a standard of professionalism, of discipline, of restraint." Marine Veteran Michael Wood on why the military must remain an institution of service to something greater than any one person. #PrinciplesFirst
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Polls consistently show that Americans do not favor Trump's war with Iran. Our Executive Director @brittanymartinez.bsky.social was on @forbes.com yesterday talking about our so-called "Peace President" who made a lot of claims while on the stump.
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Speaker Announcement 🎙️ Excited to announce that former CIA Analyst and author of The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism, Holly Berkley Fletcher will be at The #PrinciplesFirst 2026 Summit: America 250 Get your tickets today! www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Speaker Announcement 🎙️ @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social is founder and publisher of the @thebulwark.com. She is a long time voice & advocate for principled politics & leadership. We’re excited to welcome her back to the #PrinciplesFirst Summit. Get tickets here: www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
We're only one month out from The 2026 Summit: America 250 and tickets are going fast! Do you have yours yet? We're constantly updating our list of speakers so be sure to click the link below to stay updated and find out more. www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
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The 2026 Summit: America 250 - Principles First
Restoring principled conservatism in America.
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Speaker Announcement 🎙️ Jessica Riedl is a budget & tax fellow at the @brookings.edu. She also served as a leading budget & tax research fellow at the Manhattan Institute as well as the Heritage Foundation. We’re excited to have her! Get your tickets here: www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Speaker Announcement 🎙️ We are excited to announce that North Carolina's 74th Governor and seven term Mayor of Charlotte, Pat McCrory will be at this year's #PrinciplesFirst 2026 Summit: America 250 Get your tickets today! www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
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brittanymartinez.bsky.social @brittanymartinez.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
We still have a few tickets left for next Thursday, December 4th at the City Club of San Francisco for a great discussion with @greggnunziata.bsky.social, @jaynordlinger.bsky.social, and @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org on the Constitution and Policy. Get tickets here: tinyurl.com/5xy774tn
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
We're proud to announce our 2026 Principles First Summit, February 20-22! This year's theme was an obvious one: America 250, focusing on the ideas that have made America the envy of the world since 1776, and how we pass the torch to future generations. See you at the Gaylord! tinyurl.com/55z6wuue
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Principles matter. They define who we are and what we believe. We need leaders with the courage to defend them. Putin must be stopped. Join us at the Summit: t.co/V5wJXuG8xA
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Join us for two great events happening this Wednesday, 10/22! We're co-hosting a community forum in Paramus, New Jersey with @issueonereform.bsky.social starting at 6pm ET. tinyurl.com/4t8dhjkp Followed by a 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 Q&A with @leavingmaga.bsky.social at 8pm ET. tinyurl.com/4aubsfu7
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
We are grateful a suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of Charlie Kirk. Like you, we are horrified by this senseless tragedy. Political violence is never the answer. Our hearts are with Charlie's wife, young children, and family during this unimaginable time.
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Last week, a few of our incredible Illinois volunteers tabled at First Fridays in Aurora. We're coming to a city near you! Where would you like to see us next?
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Political violence is never acceptable.
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Today we remember 9/11: the lives lost, the heroes, and the resilience of a great nation in the face of tragedy. We are stronger when we stand together.
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
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Restoring principled conservatism in America.
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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Remember when Trump said he could end Putin’s war in Ukraine within 24 hours? Remember when he said he would build a wall and Mexico would pay for it? Remember when he said he would release the Epstein files? All empty promises and lies. Quit being his mark.
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Principles First @principlesfirst.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
More Brisket, Less Bull. See you at noon at the Iowa State Fair at the Alliant Energy Landing! Free food and swag for first 100 guests!
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Upcoming Minnesota @principlesfirst.bsky.social committee meeting! Feel free to join us! @heathmayo.bsky.social
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
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Heath Mayo on X: "GEOFF DUNCAN on leaving Trump’s GOP and finding a new home in the evolving Democratic Party— “Anybody who has been around me for the last few years saw this coming… Donald Trump has sucked the life and soul and the direction of the Republican Party out. And also, you know, all https://t.co/hRClL8NPoH" / X
GEOFF DUNCAN on leaving Trump’s GOP and finding a new home in the evolving Democratic Party— “Anybody who has been around me for the last few years saw this coming… Donald Trump has sucked the life and soul and the direction of the Republican Party out. And also, you know, all https://t.co/hRClL8NPoH
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
First @principles1stmn.bsky.social meeting coming up!
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
@heathmayo.bsky.social has a point! x.com/HeathMayo/st...
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Heath Mayo on X: "Trump’s GOP is giving the Democrats a chance to become the classically liberal party in the United States. A party of human freedom, pluralism and innovation versus Trump’s party of intimidation, conformity and control—on everything from trade to business to speech to education." / X
Trump’s GOP is giving the Democrats a chance to become the classically liberal party in the United States. A party of human freedom, pluralism and innovation versus Trump’s party of intimidation, conformity and control—on everything from trade to business to speech to education.
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
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Principles First at the Iowa State Fair: Save the Date! - Principles First
Join Principles First for lunch on Sunday at the Iowa State Fair to discuss America’s fundamental principles and the challenges facing our country. Principles First will convene with fairgoers and pub...
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
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CO Council Churches on X: "This coming Sunday, Aug. 10, 1:00-3:00 at the Ross-University Hills Library 4310 E. Amherst Ave. Denver, CO  80222, @Principles_1st hosts "The Threat of Christian Nationalism and Project 2025" presented by Marty Martin." / X
This coming Sunday, Aug. 10, 1:00-3:00 at the Ross-University Hills Library 4310 E. Amherst Ave. Denver, CO  80222, @Principles_1st hosts "The Threat of Christian Nationalism and Project 2025" presented by Marty Martin.
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Please come join @principlesfirst.bsky.social at the Iowa State Fair
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Great write-up in the Colorado Sun about the Principles_1st Denver dinner! @judgeluttig.bsky.social reminds us what still matters!
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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
To recap: Trump has now (1) had his name redacted from the Epstein files, (2) given preferential treatment to Ghislaine Maxwell, moving her to a cushy detention center over the outrage of the victims’ families, and (3) called his supporters dumb for asking questions about this.
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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Since Trump’s inauguration earlier this year, the US dollar has lost 11% of its value, the steepest decline in over 50 years. That’s before you even count the tariffs he’s making us pay. Trump is making us poorer while artificially inflating the price of everything.
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Principles First Minnesota @principles1stmn.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
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Principles First at the Iowa State Fair: Save the Date! - Principles First
Join Principles First for lunch on Sunday at the Iowa State Fair to discuss America’s fundamental principles and the challenges facing our country. Principles First will convene with fairgoers and pub...
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Heath Mayo @heathmayo.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
The people most upset that birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment would be least likely to pass a citizenship test if it were required for everyone.
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