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Raiding Congresswoman Omar’s home early this morning is the latest in the administration's effort to intimidate a political foe and the Somali community generally. We stand with our Congresswoman and our Somali neighbors. Join the rally today at 4 p.m. in Powderhorn Park. Show up if you can.
Ilhan Omar says she will not be silenced after federal agents raid her home
Trump and key allies have accused Omar of immigration fraud, and have called to expel her from the country
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A beautiful day at the doors for democracy! ☀️🧡 From Rochester to Excelsior, we’re meeting voters, supporting pro-RCV candidates, and building a stronger democracy. Huge thanks to our incredible volunteers and the leadership of @erinmurphyslaw.bsky.social ams @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social.
Picked up the mail after door-knocking and was thrilled to see Lake Monster (next to our office) reopened—welcome, @barreltheory! 🍻
Back from London and straight back to knocking doors! 🧡 And wow, what weather! ☀️🍁 Made even better by an amazing crew of RCV volunteers showing up for our rockstar pro-democracy candidates! 🙌🏼🗳️💪🏼 Election Day is near and we’re fired up! 🔥🔥
What this administration is doing is depraved and reprehensible.
Ruth Ben-Ghiat@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 3d ago
Scapegoating our Somali neighbors isn’t leadership. It’s dangerous election-season fearmongering. Minnesotans deserve better—and our Somali community deserves to feel safe, respected, and welcome. We won’t let him divide us.
President Trump tells Minnesota to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants • Minnesota Reformer
President Donald Trump posted a new fulmination against Somali immigrants on his social media platform Thursday, using violent rhetoric. “The once Great State of Minnesota is being taken over by Somal...
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Ossoff: "I think Pete Hegseth is frankly a deeply unwell person who seems to relish this kind of brutality all the while he's running a department that is falling into chaos. The guy cannot run the military competently and is spending his time with this kind of obscene medieval spectacle."
FOX NEWS: If you lose the House, whose fault is that? MIKE JOHNSON: If we lose the House, it will be because the people were misled FOX NEWS: It doesn't fall on your shoulders? MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know how it could. I mean, I'm traveling nonstop
Landed! A quick hop across the pond for a family wedding, some precious time with my kiddos ❤️, and a little London fix. 🇬🇧 🎡 Not a great time for a getaway—but I’ll take what I can get! 😎🗳️❤️ London!
I hope this case delivers real accountability for those responsible for the horrific sexual violence at Cornell—and opens the door for other survivors to come forward, be heard, and hold their perpetrators accountable. And release the Epstein files. All of them. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/o...
Opinion | I Thought Things Had Gotten Better. The Cornell Case Shows How Bad They Really Are.
How could so little have changed?
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Incredible bravery from the co-pilot and passengers. Thank goodness everyone is okay. I hope independent reporting beyond statements from Israeli officials will help clarify what happened. www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Hero' pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says
Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
bbc.com
Hegseth is an extreme ideologue in a position to do a lot of damage. He's right where Trump wants him.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w agoHegseth: "The ideological clowns are out. The patriotic cowboys are in, with testosterone testing on top."
Squeezed in a few fun events between democracy knocks this weekend! Can’t wait to see all the women running lead our start forward! 🧡🚪🎉
What an inspiring weekend of democracy knocks! 🧡🚪🔥 So much energy out there with these amazing pro-RCV candidates! Huge thanks to the candidates and ALL the incredible volunteers showing up, knocking doors, talking with voters, and putting democracy into action. 🙌🏼🗳️💪🏼 Let’s keep it going!! 🧡🔥
Yet another anti-democratic move by the Supreme Court. Friday’s ruling could fuel false claims of voter fraud and challenges to the midterm results, even if its immediate impact remains unclear. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Supreme Court allows Trump to use flawed database to vet voter citizenship
While the impact on the midterms might be minimal, Justice Jackson warns some eligible voters could be disenfranchised.
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Talarico: "Corrupt politicians are profiting off a corrupt war and Texans are literally paying the price ... this war in Iran is a disaster. It is killing Americans, driving up the price of gas and diesel, it is wrecking our moral standing around the world. And it must end."
Autocrats unite at the White House. Here we are, America. So much at stake Nov 3. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/u...
In Trump’s White House, China’s Dictator Is Welcome. American Media, Less So.
The showdown over President Trump’s partial media ban played out as he welcomed President Xi Jinping, whose government is ranked among the most repressive in the world.
nytimes.com
Honig: The beauty and power of the First Amendment is that it doesn’t much care who the outlet is. It doesn’t matter if the outlet is far left. It doesn’t matter if the outlet is MSNOW or MeidasTouch. It doesn’t matter if the outlet is far right…The First Amendment protects you
☀️🌧️ Sun or rain, we’re hitting the doors for democracy champions! 🧡🚪🙌🏼 A little weather won’t stop us. Let’s go! 💪🏼🗳️
Renee Good's mom: "I am a registered Republican. I voted for President Trump under the impression that these agents were here to protect citizens -- innocents like our family and the others here. Certainly not to accuse those of us here of being terrorists and take precious lives. This is madness."
Ossoff: "Congressman Collins, in a country awash in scandal, brings something unique, which is that he is apparently surrounded at work and at home by Nazi sympathizers and white nationalists ... this man could be elected to serve for 6 years in the Senate if we don't win this race"
David Corn’s book confirms our worst fears about our irreparably compromised president.
Trump’s Biggest Con of All
The president’s alliance with Putin was never a hoax, as author David Corn documents. Meanwhile, the president’s oldest son just had part of his wedding funded by a Putin-aligned Russian oligarch.
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As predicted, Trump's war against Iran would not go well — not for the US, the Mideast or the world. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign
Tensions grow as Trump tells Fox News he is considering ‘wiping Iran out’ after attacks on Riyadh by Houthi rebels
theguardian.com
Missouri’s gerrymandered maps remain in the spotlight, despite the Supreme Court blocking their use in November. Keep up the fight, Missouri friends! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Appeals court rules in favor of Trump-backed Missouri congressional maps
Supreme court, which has twice blocked maps from being used in November, likely to have final say in legal fight
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