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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 13h

The courts are on the front lines of defending our democracy — and they’re holding the line. 💪 SCOTUS, the nation is watching you.

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Trump administration blocked from suspending Snap benefits for millions of Americans

One judge issued temporary restraining order while another judge ruled the government must continue to fund program that helps low-income households

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 14h

🎃 Happy Halloween from @utepilsbrewing — or should we say Boo-tepils! 👻
Join us for some spooky fun today and then head to @northloopminneapolis for their Halloween fest tonight! 🕸️🍻
#RankYourVote #GOTV #HappyHalloween @fairvotemn.bsky.social

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Halloween fun with a side of democracy! 🎃🗳️ Join us at Indeed Brewing’s Halloween Fest today to grab your voter guide and learn how to rank your vote on Tuesday! #HappyHalloween #RankYourVote @fairvotemn.bsky.social

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 1d

Gen Z is done with our broken political system and isn’t waiting for change — they’re demanding it. They’re driving the movement for Ranked Choice Voting and other reforms to build a more resilient, representative democracy. 💪🗳️

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

Mockler: I’m 23 years old, and Gen Zers have spent all of our formative years living in a political system that’s purely dysfunctional. People in my generation see the president posting memes online rather than actually negotiating with the other side.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 1d

It’s been a whirlwind of GOTV fun — from Capri Theater to Mpls College to the Library and beyond! 🙌 We’re helping voters get ready to rank their ballots next Tuesday! Big thanks to LWV and our community partners for powering this outreach! #RankYourVote #DemocracyInAction @fairvotemn.bsky.social

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 3d

Hey Twin Cities voters — it’s time to rank your ballots! RCV is in action this election. I share why it matters — and how it works — in my MinnPost op-ed today. #Minneapolis #stpaul #bloomington #stlouispark #minnetonka
@fairvotemn.bsky.social

www.minnpost.com/community-vo...

Every ballot – and ranked-choice voting – makes a difference - MinnPost

You have more power if you disregard those who suggest you should only pick one candidate in an ranked-choice voting election.

www.minnpost.com

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 4d

Keeping Jamaica in my heart. Sending solidarity, support, and urgency. 💛🇯🇲
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Hurricane Melissa is now the strongest storm on the planet this year | CNN

Melissa is about to deliver Jamaica its most devastating blow from a hurricane.

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 4d

No speculation here — he’s been signaling this for a long time. We need to be prepared and ready to block every move.

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Trump does not rule out seeking third term - but says he will not use VP loophole

Trump rules out running for vice-president, an idea floated by supporters to circumvent the US constitution which bars him from running again.

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 5d

Earlier sunsets mean more time in the kitchen — and this weekend it’s homemade lasagna! ❤️

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 5d

So much fun stopping by the Hastings Halloween Street Festival — grabbed a beer at Spiral Brewing and caught up with owner and friend Jen Fox! 🎃🍻

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 5d

It couldn’t have been a more perfect fall day to hike the river bluffs. 🍁🍂 Hastings is truly a Minnesota gem!

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 5d

Another great — and gorgeous — day doorknocking to bring a strong pro-democracy voice to the #mnsenate!

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 5d

This is chilling. The US is moving toward autonomous AI-powered surveillance trucks — a dangerous expansion of government monitoring. We should all be paying attention.
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DHS Wants a Fleet of AI-Powered Surveillance Trucks

US border patrol is asking companies to submit plans to turn standard 4x4 trucks into AI-powered watchtowers—combining radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to extend surveillance on demand.

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 5d

Reminder: Tomorrow (4:30pm CT on Zoom) we’re bringing together @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social, @mtosterholm.bsky.social & @marcgorelick.bsky.social for a conversation on the urgent threats facing public health, gun safety, & our democracy — & what we can do in this moment.
RSVP: fairvotemn.org/vaccine

A Vaccine for Democracy 2.0

A conversation on healing our democracy with RCV

fairvotemn.org

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 6d

Making it as often as we can to our fave hood place before it closes and reopens. ❤️ @petiteleona06.bsky.social

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 6d

Angus: This is a guy who showed an AI video of himself dumping diarrhea on his own citizens. So the fact that he’s freaking out because we showed a video that just had Ronald Reagan speaking shows he’s not trustworthy.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

The president announces an arbitrary price hike on Americans because his feelings are hurt by an ad accurately quoting Ronald Reagan’s criticism of tariffs

Canada was caught, red handed, putting up a fraudulent advertisement on Ronald Reagan’s Speech on Tariffs. The Reagan Foundation said that they, “created an ad campaign using selective audio and video of President Ronald Reagan. The ad misrepresents the Presidential Radio Address,” and “did not seek nor receive permission to use and edit the remarks. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is reviewing its legal options in this matter.” The sole purpose of this FRAUD was Canada’s hope that the United States Supreme Court will come to their “rescue” on Tariffs that they have used for years to hurt the United States. Now the United States is able to defend itself against high and overbearing Canadian Tariffs (and those from the rest of the World as well!). Ronald Reagan LOVED Tariffs for purposes of National Security and the Economy, but Canada said he didn’t! Their Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD. Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts, and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 6d

Excited to be back at the doors for this pro-democracy, gun violence prevention champion!

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jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 6d

🎃 Watch for @fairvotemn.bsky.social at Halloween events in Minneapolis and St. Paul this weekend and get all your RCV questions answered!

We’ll be at the Capri Theater in Mpls & Como Park in St. Paul today — and Loring Park tomorrow! 👻

Come say hi and learn how to rank your ballot! 🗳️

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 6d

It’s dizzying keeping up with the challenges to Trump’s illegal deployment of the National Guard — but every court battle matters.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Portland judge rejects Trump request to allow national guard deployment

Karin Immergut to decide by Monday whether to lift her order blocking federalized troops from patrolling city

www.theguardian.com

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 6d

I attended Ramsey County’s demo this week of the RCTab, the automated tabulation software that will be used to count votes & provide Election Night results in the St. Paul mayoral race Nov 4.

Huge thanks to Ramsey County Elections for leading the way on this exciting advancement!

Check it out 👇🏼

FairVote Minnesota @fairvotemn.bsky.social · 6d

On Thursday, FairVote MN's Jeanne Massey attended a demonstration of RCTab: the software which Ramsey County will use to automatically tabulate results in Saint Paul's mayoral election this November!

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 8d

His madness is unconfined.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Trump: "I don't think we're necessarily going to ask for a declaration of war, I think we're just gonna kill people that are bringing drugs into our country. We're going to kill them. They're going to be, like dead."

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 8d

Had a great time at the Southside Senior Fair yesterday talking with Minneapolis seniors about how to rank their ballots this year! Thanks to all the Southside partners who made it happen! @fairvotemn.bsky.social

jkmassey.bsky.social @jkmassey.bsky.social · 9d

Trump makes raw and visual the destruction of American democratic institutions.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

a live look at the demolition of the White House's East Wing for Trump's ballroom

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