Hi!👋🏽 Mom from the suburbs here. I don’t need an apology. I need action to protect the lives and well-being of Black, Indigenous and people of color.
#IAmASuburbanMom
I'm proud to announce that Duluth, MN and Superior, WI have received over 1 billion in federal funding to help replace the Blatnik Bridge. This is a HUGE win for
#MN08
and I was proud to advocate for these funds! Learn more HERE:
I am honored to become the highest ranking indigenous woman elected into office. This incredible responsibility is not lost on me. For generations, policy has been done to us and not with us. That time is coming to an end.
Minnesotans agree on a vision of our state that is compassionate, kind, and welcoming.
Minnesotans believe that we need to move forward as One Minnesota – together.
Let’s do this!
My 7-year-old daughter on
@KamalaHarris
being our party’s Vice Presidential Nominee: “Really? She is?! Mommy, she’s like me!”
I am overwhelmed by the power of this moment. I have hope for the first time in a long time. Let’s go.
#DemConvention
#WeHaveHerBack
#KHive
We’re engaged, y’all! I cannot wait to marry this guy. He is my friend, my partner, my person, my home. And I still get totally twitterpated every time he walks into the room.
I love you, Tom Weber.
Today,
@Tim_Walz
, our families, and I are humbled and grateful to stand before Minnesotans statewide. We are thankful for the hard work and support everyone has shown. Today, we continue the journey of making
#OneMinnesota
a reality.
This dangerous false equivalency and attack on Rep.
@IlhanMN
from the
@HouseGOP
is outrageous. I’m glad to see
@HouseDemocrats
leadership moving forward with a vote on the floor to strip Rep. Greene of her committee assignments.
Thank you, Minnesota. Together, Tim and I will hold the doors to power open. We will invite the people most impacted by decisions to be a part of those decisions. Let’s do this!
It’s been a week, y’all. How about some good news? Look at all these Native folks who were sworn in while wearing their traditional clothing. We are still here *and* we are in office.
Lily Gladstone, you already won. You bring all of us into every room you enter. We see ourselves in you every day - thank you for taking us along on this journey with you. We can dream bigger than we ever thought because of you. Chi miigwech. 🫶🏼
#Oscars2024
As easy as it is to be discouraged by the state of our national politics, these two Native leaders give me hope. I was proud to stand with them in our state - especially today.
Native women have been leaders since time immemorial & we will continue to lead in these trying times
This decision is the right one - and it took WAY too long to get here. I am thankful my young Anishinaabe daughter will not have to grow up seeing this racist image of our people plastered on TV, jerseys & merchandise. This is an important first step. We've got more work to do.
IT’S OFFICIAL: There are no more Washington R*dsk*ns. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
#Native
peoples let's celebrate- but we still have work to do, we can't stop until all Native mascots are eliminated ✊
#TheTimeIsHere
#ChangedTheName
Once again, Native people in this state and across the country showed up and showed out at the ballot box. We are no longer invisible and our votes should not be taken for granted. We keep pushing and keep moving forward.
#NativeVote20
#NativesVote
Native American voter turnout surged in four precincts around the Red Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota this year, and more than 90% of the votes in those precincts were cast for Joe Biden.
As I received the first dose of the Moderna vaccine on Sunday, I held my brother Ron’s pocket watch. He was a proud member of White Earth – as am I. He is on my heart and mind as we approach the first anniversary of his death due to COVID-19.
The first time I met Rep. John Lewis near the US Capitol, he hugged me when I told him I worked for Wellstone Action. I’ve never felt less deserving of such momentary attention from such an important person. Rest well, hero. We’ll keep making good trouble on your behalf.
Growing up, I was the kid with the different colored lunch ticket, and Medicaid saved my life as a kid with asthma. Some politicians talk about ‘those people’ well I am ‘those people’. My entire life I’ve fought for children and families and that’s what I’ll continue to do.
BREAKING: Joe Biden has chosen Rep. Deb Haaland to head the Interior Department, The Washington Post reports. Haaland, who is from the Pueblos of Laguna and Jemez, would make history as the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary.
Scott Jensen said that he would sign a Texas-style abortion ban into law if he were elected governor – a law that would criminalize abortion even in the case of rape or incest.
Abortion is absolutely on the ballot. Full stop.
I’ve heard many say, “This isn’t who we are as Americans.” This is, in fact, exactly who we are. We have been separating children from their families for generations, this country was founded on it. To ignore that, erases history and erases entire populations of people.
As someone whose ancestors have been here since time immemorial, I find it ironic that Trump thinks he can tell a refugee to go back where they came from. Women of color and Indigenous women have always been leaders. It’s time for the president to catch up.
11 federally recognized tribes are within the borders of Minnesota; 5 are inside the 8th Congressional District. That's why it's perplexing and disappointing to see
#MN08
Rep. Pete Stauber leading the opposition to Deb Haaland's historic appointment as Interior Secretary.
“This historic nomination is more important to us and all of Indian country than any other Cabinet nomination in recent history,” leaders of five Native American tribes wrote in defense of Rep. Haaland, President-elect Biden’s pick for Interior secretary.
I remember growing up hearing stories of my great grandpa having his legs broken for trying to organize a union. Those stories and those fights are in my bones - like so many of you. We keep organizing and we keep fighting for the world that all workers deserve. Happy
#LaborDay
The work of Native organizations across Indian Country is responsible for CNN terminating Rick Santorum’s contract. This is an important first step. Real change requires Native voices being featured frequently and prominently to tell our own stories.
There's no question that
@Tim_Walz
won the debate tonight. Period.
We're ready to win this November to continue to move our state forward as One Minnesota.
At a time when women are made to feel small, Senator
@AmyKlobuchar
proves that we are a force to be reckoned with. Thank you for your leadership, Senator.
It’s no surprise that Donald Trump is endorsing the man who said he would put MN’s Secretary of State in jail.
Minnesotans who want to reject the Big Lie about the 2020 election can start by preventing Scott Jensen from becoming our governor.
This isn’t just a historic and deeply meaningful win for Indian Country, it’s a monumental step forward for the United States of America. Incredibly proud of my dear friend,
@RepDebHaaland
, and hopeful for the future. As you break down another barrier, we have your back, sister.
I'm angry and indignant. We've had the right to choose for 50 years – we will not go backwards. As long as
@Tim_Walz
and I are in office, abortion and reproductive rights will be protected.
Minnesotans running for Governor and Lt. Governor have released their tax returns for years, but Scott Jensen and Matt Birk refuse to do so. What are they hiding? 👀
Congratulations, Madam Secretary! (I cried so hard watching you be sworn in that my husband came in from the other room to ask if I was OK). May the love and strength of our ancestors surround you and protect you in your new role. I am proud of you, sister.
Thank you
@POTUS
Biden and
@VP
Harris. I am honored and ready to work. I look forward to tackling some of the nation's most pressing issues with
@Interior
so that future generations can enjoy our public lands and waters for years to come.
No matter what happens tomorrow, thank you to everyone who has supported our family through this journey. I am grateful and truly humbled by the amount of encouragement and support we’ve received and all the work everyone has done to bring us closer to
#OneMinnesota
.
An honor to be able to help welcome our next FLOTUS,
@DrBiden
, along with the amazing
@TinaSmithMN
. We’ve got *31 days* to bring this home Minnesota! We got this!
I am proud to be a part of this sisterhood of Native women who stepped up to lead their communities. And I want all Native women and girls to know that you deserve to have a voice in your community and for your future.
Thank you,
@TeenVogue
.
While Ivanka was here for a photo op, Native folks across Minnesota continue to do the real work of protecting our women and girls. We’ll never stop until we’re all seen, heard, valued and safe.
#MMIW
Out of quarantine and back with my kiddo! (She was with her amazing dad so she could keep going to school in-person). A weekend of snuggles and fun times awaits!
Our country has never lived up to its promise of opportunity for all.
@IlhanMN
knows that and works for it every day. We should send her back to congress to continue this work on behalf of all of us.
#MN05
Scott Jensen and Matt Birk are presenting a very scary vision of what they want our state to look like.
But their politics of hate and fear are not the politics of Minnesota.
Let’s come together to reject their extremism with compassion and kindness — as One Minnesota.
"Today we are asked whether the land these treaties promised remains an Indian reservation for purposes of federal criminal law. Because Congress has not said otherwise, we hold the government to its word."
Muscgoee (Creek) Nation WINS
#McGirt
v Oklahoma
My heart breaks that
#RutherfordFalls
was canceled, but I remain forever grateful that the show exists. Miigwech
@sierraornelas
,
@janaunplgd
and team for changing television forever - future Native performers will look back on this show as one of the first to break through. 🫶🏼
Thank you to our U.S. Senators,
@SenAmyKlobuchar
and
@SenTinaSmith
for having the moral courage to vote to convict Donald Trump. Those who voted to acquit endorsed political violence and feigned their commitment to uphold the Constitution. The shame of it all is unbearable.
Abortion is a fundamental right and the
#WalzFlanagan
team will do everything in our power to protect access to reproductive health care.
Our rights are on the line. Abortion is on the ballot this November. Let’s get to work.
I am honored & humbled to be a part of the sisterhood of the 54 Native women who ran for office this year. With
@sharicedavids
&
@Deb4congressNM
in Congress, we’ll continue raising the voices of Native people in the halls of power.
#NativeVote18
#HerStory
In public comments, Gov.
#KristiNoem
criticized Native American tribes: "Their kids don’t have any hope. They don’t have parents who show up and help them." And, "We’ve got some tribal leaders that I believe are personally benefitting from the cartels ..."
I cut Tom’s hair today while my stylist coached me on FaceTime. We paid her for her time and expertise, which is evermore apparent. I look forward to reopening our salons safely so this LG can leave haircuts to professionals.
I usually take my daughter with me to the polls when I vote and we go over the ballot together. This year we went over the ballot at our kitchen table. Voting is one way that I can show my daughter that she matters. In our family, voting is a tradition.
#NativesVote
On Friday, I hosted a Native Women for
@JoeBiden
event to discuss the importance of this election for Indian Country. I was inspired by the tribal and community leaders at the table and remain encouraged by
@TeamJoe
’s continued work to create strong partnerships w/ Native folks.
I got to tell my little buddy about Paul Wellstone today. Now that she’s 7, she understands more. She asked a lot of questions about who he was and what he did. She’s asked if he was my friend and I told her that, “Paul was everybody’s friend.” We said a prayer at his grave...
Peace to all who continue to honor the memories of the Dakota 38 +2 and resilience to all who continue to do the work for future generations.
Please read this important 🧵 from
@Ruth_HHopkins
.
#Dakota38
Minnesotans of all genders deserve the health care they need when they need it, that includes sexual health care. Some are using this uncertain time to attack abortion rights.
@Tim_Walz
and I won’t let that happen here. We stand with Planned Parenthood.
#SolidarityDay2020
It’s bittersweet cleaning out my office in the State Office Building. I feel incredibly fortunate to have represented the community that raised me in the legislature. I feel even more fortunate that I get to continue that work as the next Lt. Governor of Minnesota.
#mnleg
Gazelka says the Senate will not do hearings about George Floyd's death.
"I think we’re fine there," Gazelka says, referencing the ongoing attorney general and Deptartment of Human Rights investigations. "Nobody’s talking about what went wrong (with rioting)."
Today is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We deserve to be seen, heard, valued, and protected. Leaders at all levels of government must take action.
#MMIW
#MMIWG
#NoMoreStolenSister
Minnesotans are good neighbors.
We'll bring you a hotdish when you move into a new neighborhood.
We'll shovel your driveway when it snows.
And we'll protect you if you need an abortion.
I’ve always said COVID is serious. The surge we prepared for is now happening in spite of restrictions, and I’m glad we helped prepare for it. The Senate can move quickly again to address a covid crisis but continued emergency powers leave the decision making to one man only.