Bill Emory (he/him)
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WNY—> MSP
WNY—> MSP
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Update:
Katie just called me. She is being held by Homeland Security at the Whipple Federal Building down by the airport.
They have not told her anything. No word on release, no word on charges. Nothing. Ridiculous. But she is fine and in good spirits.
Her attorney is en route there right now.
Katie just called me. She is being held by Homeland Security at the Whipple Federal Building down by the airport.
They have not told her anything. No word on release, no word on charges. Nothing. Ridiculous. But she is fine and in good spirits.
Her attorney is en route there right now.
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Update:
Katie just called me. She is being held by Homeland Security at the Whipple Federal Building down by the airport.
They have not told her anything. No word on release, no word on charges. Nothing. Ridiculous. But she is fine and in good spirits.
Her attorney is en route there right now.
Katie just called me. She is being held by Homeland Security at the Whipple Federal Building down by the airport.
They have not told her anything. No word on release, no word on charges. Nothing. Ridiculous. But she is fine and in good spirits.
Her attorney is en route there right now.
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When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.
A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
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And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM
And we knew this. This wasn't speculation. We studied it, we had the talking points. We trained volunteers to explain this to people. It's not a surprise. Rich people don't flee places with good quality of life when we increase the quality of life. They might try to cheat us, but they don't leave.
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A retroactive Senate provision could hand eight GOP senators million-dollar payouts. House leaders say they will hold a standalone vote to remove the section.
A hidden clause in the government shutdown bill could give 8 senators at least $1M each
A retroactive Senate provision could hand eight GOP senators million-dollar payouts. House leaders say they will hold a standalone vote to remove the section.
www.kare11.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A retroactive Senate provision could hand eight GOP senators million-dollar payouts. House leaders say they will hold a standalone vote to remove the section.
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Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hi Minnesotan Bluesky:
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
The DFL has a well-known transphobia problem. I'm organizing to change the party platform in 2026 to be explicitly supportive of trans people in Minnesota. This will provide a basis for expelling transphobia from our party.
Join me: abetterdfl.org.
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the state DFL are holding a listening tour with chair richard carlbom next month and their only minneapolis stop, at the downtown central library, is already at capacity
why aren't we using an MPS school for this like we do our conventions? they have big auditoriums and free parking too
why aren't we using an MPS school for this like we do our conventions? they have big auditoriums and free parking too
October 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
the state DFL are holding a listening tour with chair richard carlbom next month and their only minneapolis stop, at the downtown central library, is already at capacity
why aren't we using an MPS school for this like we do our conventions? they have big auditoriums and free parking too
why aren't we using an MPS school for this like we do our conventions? they have big auditoriums and free parking too
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It’s one of those hard truths that Obama’s use of drone strikes to do extrajudicial murder in the name of the global war on terror set the stage for trumps extrajudicial murder across the global south and his plans to do the same domestically against those seen by republicans as domestic enemies
October 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
It’s one of those hard truths that Obama’s use of drone strikes to do extrajudicial murder in the name of the global war on terror set the stage for trumps extrajudicial murder across the global south and his plans to do the same domestically against those seen by republicans as domestic enemies
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This is one of the main reasons I don't want Jacob leading this city anymore. The common denominator in these broken relationships across the board is him and his obstinance. He is not a collaborator.
Minneapolis needs a mayor capable of developing strong working relationships with other elected officials serving the city. Especially in these uncertain times. After 8 years in office, Jacob Frey has no endorsements from the Mpls legislative delegation or county commissioners serving the city.
October 25, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This is one of the main reasons I don't want Jacob leading this city anymore. The common denominator in these broken relationships across the board is him and his obstinance. He is not a collaborator.
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There are more reasons Minneapolis needs a new mayor, but lying about police reforms, acting in ways that undermine trust in police reforms, and an inability to partner with other elected officials to promote and deliver on our city’s needs make it clear we need a new mayor.
October 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
There are more reasons Minneapolis needs a new mayor, but lying about police reforms, acting in ways that undermine trust in police reforms, and an inability to partner with other elected officials to promote and deliver on our city’s needs make it clear we need a new mayor.
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Minneapolis needs a mayor capable of developing strong working relationships with other elected officials serving the city. Especially in these uncertain times. After 8 years in office, Jacob Frey has no endorsements from the Mpls legislative delegation or county commissioners serving the city.
October 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Minneapolis needs a mayor capable of developing strong working relationships with other elected officials serving the city. Especially in these uncertain times. After 8 years in office, Jacob Frey has no endorsements from the Mpls legislative delegation or county commissioners serving the city.
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Minneapolis deserves a mayor we can trust on police reform. The officer who killed Amir Locke was put in charge of use-of-force training by Jacob Frey’s police chief. When the situation became public, Frey doubled down on the chief’s decision before the people of Minneapolis forced a change.
October 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Minneapolis deserves a mayor we can trust on police reform. The officer who killed Amir Locke was put in charge of use-of-force training by Jacob Frey’s police chief. When the situation became public, Frey doubled down on the chief’s decision before the people of Minneapolis forced a change.
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Minneapolis deserves a mayor who doesn’t mislead us about policing. My heart still aches for Amir Locke & his family. Four years ago, Jacob Frey claimed to have ended no-knock warrants. He didn’t. And an innocent man then lost his life during the execution of a no-knock warrant.
October 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Minneapolis deserves a mayor who doesn’t mislead us about policing. My heart still aches for Amir Locke & his family. Four years ago, Jacob Frey claimed to have ended no-knock warrants. He didn’t. And an innocent man then lost his life during the execution of a no-knock warrant.
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I endorse DeWayne Davis bc I've been impressed w/ how he is bringing people together in his campaign & his mix of political experience & dedication to serving people in our community. He's shown a high level of integrity in how he’s navigated challenges in Mpls, & that's especially important now.
October 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I endorse DeWayne Davis bc I've been impressed w/ how he is bringing people together in his campaign & his mix of political experience & dedication to serving people in our community. He's shown a high level of integrity in how he’s navigated challenges in Mpls, & that's especially important now.
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We’re getting close to election day in Minneapolis, and I’ve figured out who I plan to vote for. I endorse Dr. DeWayne Davis and Sen. Omar Fateh. I also plan to rank Jazz Hampton.
October 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We’re getting close to election day in Minneapolis, and I’ve figured out who I plan to vote for. I endorse Dr. DeWayne Davis and Sen. Omar Fateh. I also plan to rank Jazz Hampton.
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Great thread from Angela Denker illustrating the intellectual and moral bankruptcy of Strib CEO Steve Grove. Explains paper’s continued degradation into mush.
Takeaways from the @startribune.com CEO Steve Grove interview at the Westminster Town Hall Forum tonight.
October 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Great thread from Angela Denker illustrating the intellectual and moral bankruptcy of Strib CEO Steve Grove. Explains paper’s continued degradation into mush.
I could really go for a medically induced coma right about now.
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I could really go for a medically induced coma right about now.
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elizabeth shaffer on the upcoming campaign finance report: "I was accused of being heavily supported by corporate PAC’s, which isn’t remotely true,"
all of mpls has spent $33,569.13 on her behalf
we love mpls spent $7,649.94 on her behalf
mailchi.mp/e30dcf471bdf...
all of mpls has spent $33,569.13 on her behalf
we love mpls spent $7,649.94 on her behalf
mailchi.mp/e30dcf471bdf...
Campaign Finance Report #2
mailchi.mp
October 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
elizabeth shaffer on the upcoming campaign finance report: "I was accused of being heavily supported by corporate PAC’s, which isn’t remotely true,"
all of mpls has spent $33,569.13 on her behalf
we love mpls spent $7,649.94 on her behalf
mailchi.mp/e30dcf471bdf...
all of mpls has spent $33,569.13 on her behalf
we love mpls spent $7,649.94 on her behalf
mailchi.mp/e30dcf471bdf...
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Records obtained by ProPublica indicate that food banks across the country were expecting more than 27 million pounds of chicken, 2 million gallons of milk, 10 million pounds of dried fruit and 60 million eggs that never arrived.
Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...
projects.propublica.org
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Records obtained by ProPublica indicate that food banks across the country were expecting more than 27 million pounds of chicken, 2 million gallons of milk, 10 million pounds of dried fruit and 60 million eggs that never arrived.
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I’m so excited to announce that Spiced Up Civics has just dropped our first interview with the mayoral contenders!
Check out the interview on our YouTube to learn more about @dewayneforminneapolis.com as he eats locally sourced hot wings!
youtu.be/1B14DYswEYY
Check out the interview on our YouTube to learn more about @dewayneforminneapolis.com as he eats locally sourced hot wings!
youtu.be/1B14DYswEYY
October 20, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I’m so excited to announce that Spiced Up Civics has just dropped our first interview with the mayoral contenders!
Check out the interview on our YouTube to learn more about @dewayneforminneapolis.com as he eats locally sourced hot wings!
youtu.be/1B14DYswEYY
Check out the interview on our YouTube to learn more about @dewayneforminneapolis.com as he eats locally sourced hot wings!
youtu.be/1B14DYswEYY
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Jacob Frey wants to draft off No Kings to chase clout. His subordinates enabled an ICE raid. He hired a lawyer from Big Lie firm Jones Day. And his campaign is being bankrolled by Republicans. He does not support protest movements. He’s there for the vibes and for himself not any cause or ideal.
October 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Jacob Frey wants to draft off No Kings to chase clout. His subordinates enabled an ICE raid. He hired a lawyer from Big Lie firm Jones Day. And his campaign is being bankrolled by Republicans. He does not support protest movements. He’s there for the vibes and for himself not any cause or ideal.
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hennepin county commissioner irene fernando sent an email to mayor frey about a letter she sent him back on 9/17, days after mariah samuels was murdered by her partner. this letter was partially seeking information from him such as the timeline from the city's and MPD's perspective
October 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
hennepin county commissioner irene fernando sent an email to mayor frey about a letter she sent him back on 9/17, days after mariah samuels was murdered by her partner. this letter was partially seeking information from him such as the timeline from the city's and MPD's perspective
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irene fernando's email to jacob frey re: mariah samuels. october is domestic violence awareness month, fernando wants to know what city will do
"If I am unable to receive engagement directly from you as a fellow elected official, then how can I trust that you are
responsive to my neighbors?"
"If I am unable to receive engagement directly from you as a fellow elected official, then how can I trust that you are
responsive to my neighbors?"
October 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
irene fernando's email to jacob frey re: mariah samuels. october is domestic violence awareness month, fernando wants to know what city will do
"If I am unable to receive engagement directly from you as a fellow elected official, then how can I trust that you are
responsive to my neighbors?"
"If I am unable to receive engagement directly from you as a fellow elected official, then how can I trust that you are
responsive to my neighbors?"
Why did Jacob Frey delete his electronic communications from the day that MPD collaborated with an ICE action on Lake St in Minneapolis?
What did he say? What did he learn? What did he direct?
Our public officials should not be destroying the official records of their actions.
What did he say? What did he learn? What did he direct?
Our public officials should not be destroying the official records of their actions.
October 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Why did Jacob Frey delete his electronic communications from the day that MPD collaborated with an ICE action on Lake St in Minneapolis?
What did he say? What did he learn? What did he direct?
Our public officials should not be destroying the official records of their actions.
What did he say? What did he learn? What did he direct?
Our public officials should not be destroying the official records of their actions.