Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

July 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Happy Fourth from all of us at the DFL

The Fourth of July calls us to celebrate the freedoms we hold dear—and to reflect upon our shared responsibility to protect them.   John,  The Fourth of July calls us to celebrate the freedoms we hold dear—and to reflect upon our shared responsibility to protect them. Today, …

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 11:50 PM

We can't let cruelty win

The legislation Senate Republicans passed yesterday isn’t a “big, beautiful bill.”   John,  Let me be blunt: The legislation Senate Republicans passed yesterday isn’t a “big, beautiful bill.” It’s a direct attack on working families.  Here’s what’s at stake:  🏥 Health care co…

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 10:48 PM

Republicans passed Trump's Big Bad Bill

This is a historic setback for working families.   John,  Senate Republicans just passed Trump’s Big Bad Bill. This is a historic setback for working families. Over 250,000 Minnesotans could get their health care ripped away. More than 440,000 people who rely on SNAP to feed …

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

June 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Heartbroken

Melissa Hortman represented the best of Minnesota. She was a tireless, devoted public servant who deeply loved our state and devoted her life to making it a better place.   John, Melissa Hortman represented the best of Minnesota. She was a tireless, devoted public servant who …

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

June 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM

🌈 Celebrate Pride with new merch

Pride is here—and so is brand new merch!   John, Pride is here—and so is brand new merch! Show your support, spread the love, and represent your DFL values with our latest Pride gear.  From vibrant t-shirts and cozy sweatshirts to mugs, hats, and pins, there’s something for e…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

June 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Stand up to Trump—and get a $75 refund

Donald Trump’s agenda is growing more extreme by the day, and we can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. John, Donald Trump’s agenda is growing more extreme by the day, and we can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. With Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program, you…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

June 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Even Elon Musk is sounding the alarm

When even Elon Musk is publicly denouncing Trump’s extreme agenda, you know something is deeply wrong. John, When even Elon Musk is publicly denouncing Trump’s extreme agenda, you know something is deeply wrong. The stakes for our democracy, our freedoms, and our way of life ha…

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Pride is personal for me

As we celebrate Pride Month, I want to take a moment to reflect—not only as chair of the Minnesota DFL, but as someone whose life and work have been deeply shaped by the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.   John,  As we celebrate Pride Month, I want to take a moment to reflect—not only…

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  Maria Tenenbaum · [email protected]

June 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM

We need to be ready, John

In just a few weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions that could reshape our democracy and way of life—and not for the better.   John,  In just a few weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions that could reshape our democracy and way of life—and n…

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Our new merch says what we’re all thinking

It may not be Tuesday, but we’re serving up some fresh TACOS for you.   John, It may not be Tuesday, but we’re serving up some fresh TACOS for you. In other words, our store has new merch that says what we’re all thinking: Trump Always Chickens Out. This shirt isn’t afraid t…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM

Make a big impact—for free

There’s a powerful way for you to support our work—and it won’t cost you a dime. John, There’s a powerful way for you to support our work—and it won’t cost you a dime.  Thanks to Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program, you can contribute $75 (or $150 per coupl…

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  Maria Tenenbaum · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM

DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m.

Our team just met to review our progress towards this week’s fundraising goal.   John,  Our team just met to review our progress towards this week’s fundraising goal, and we’re still $8,650 short.  John, we need to close this gap by 11:59 p.m. tonight. Will you chip in $10,…

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  [email protected] · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Just one thing left on our list

It’s been a busy week at DFL HQ!   John,  It’s been a busy week at DFL HQ! Here’s just a few of the tasks that we’ve checked off our list:  ✅ Sounded the alarm about Republican efforts to slash Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital services ✅ Touched base with local leaders in rapi…

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  Tina Smith · [email protected]

May 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Republicans are coming for Minnesota

A few weeks ago, I announced that I won’t be running for re-election in 2026.   John,  A few weeks ago, I announced that I won’t be running for re-election in 2026. It wasn’t an easy decision—but it was the right one for me and my family.  MAGA Republicans saw my announcement …

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  Minnesota DFL · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Everything we can

It’s no secret we’re fighting especially hard battles right now, folks.   John,  It’s no secret we’re fighting especially hard battles right now, folks. Donald Trump is spending every day taking a wrecking ball to our freedoms, our democracy, and our economy. And if we don’t …

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  Maria Tenenbaum · [email protected]

May 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Introducing myself

My name is Maria Tenenbaum, and I’m the new Deputy Finance Director at the Minnesota DFL.   John,  My name is Maria Tenenbaum, and I’m the new Deputy Finance Director at the Minnesota DFL. We’ll be working together a lot, so I wanted to reach out and introduce myself.  I was …

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  DFL Store · [email protected]

May 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM

NEW MERCH: Don’t look at me

In this era of Donald Trump trampling all over our rights, our democracy, and our economy, let people know where you stand!   John, In this era of Donald Trump trampling all over our rights, our democracy, and our economy, let people know where you stand! From shirts and swe…

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  Nora Ptacek · [email protected]

May 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Some personal news

I have some personal news to share: After five amazing years, today marks my last day with the Minnesota DFL.   John,  I have some personal news to share: After five amazing years, today marks my last day with the Minnesota DFL. It’s been an honor to serve as Finance Director,…

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  Richard Carlbom · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Workers' rights today and every day

At the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, we know that every day is a great day to celebrate and lift up workers.   John,  Today is May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day. But at the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, we know that every day is a great d…

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