Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12
@aurinmpls.bsky.social
Personal account.
Minneapolis City Council Member - 12th Ward. Hyper-local chatterbox, Pro-labor, Fmr Policy Aide, First-generation Bengali-American.
Minneapolis City Council Member - 12th Ward. Hyper-local chatterbox, Pro-labor, Fmr Policy Aide, First-generation Bengali-American.
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One of my uncles was kidnapped by ICE yesterday. He was always there for my family and even helped my family afford my graduation party when I graduated college. 💔
Anything helps. ICE has no humanity. Hard workers literally being torn from their families.
gofund.me/d84e22b46
Anything helps. ICE has no humanity. Hard workers literally being torn from their families.
gofund.me/d84e22b46
Donate to Help Bring Jesus Martinez Home, Ayuden nos a traer a mi papa, organized by Marisol Sandoval
Hi, my name is Luis Mendoza Martinez. On Monday, January 5th,… Marisol Sandoval needs your support for Help Bring Jesus Martinez Home, Ayuden nos a traer a mi papa
gofund.me
January 7, 2026 at 12:47 AM
One of my uncles was kidnapped by ICE yesterday. He was always there for my family and even helped my family afford my graduation party when I graduated college. 💔
Anything helps. ICE has no humanity. Hard workers literally being torn from their families.
gofund.me/d84e22b46
Anything helps. ICE has no humanity. Hard workers literally being torn from their families.
gofund.me/d84e22b46
First day back in the term, been up since 6am only to end up attending an 1.5 hour debate on a proposal for an increased parking variance to end the day. I’m doing just fine?! 🙂🙃
btw variance was denied. 🎶
btw variance was denied. 🎶
January 6, 2026 at 1:07 AM
First day back in the term, been up since 6am only to end up attending an 1.5 hour debate on a proposal for an increased parking variance to end the day. I’m doing just fine?! 🙂🙃
btw variance was denied. 🎶
btw variance was denied. 🎶
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For my fellow Garcia-heads, here's Jason Garcia nailing an introductory statement at the Planning Commission. Has anyone ever done it better?
January 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
For my fellow Garcia-heads, here's Jason Garcia nailing an introductory statement at the Planning Commission. Has anyone ever done it better?
I heard we’re playing musical chairs in MN today?
January 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
I heard we’re playing musical chairs in MN today?
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Oil and regime change for the benefit of Western Hemisphere oligarchs and billionaires.
The working class will bear the costs—as always.
The working class will bear the costs—as always.
It’s not about drugs. If it was, Trump wouldn’t have pardoned one of the largest narco traffickers in the world last month.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
It’s about oil and regime change.
And they need a trial now to pretend that it isn’t. Especially to distract from his sinking under Epstein and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
January 3, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Oil and regime change for the benefit of Western Hemisphere oligarchs and billionaires.
The working class will bear the costs—as always.
The working class will bear the costs—as always.
New year, new term, new council! First day in the term was picture day with my council colleagues + signing our oaths of office. The big day will be Monday, when we will be sworn in officially. ✨🏙️
January 4, 2026 at 12:19 AM
New year, new term, new council! First day in the term was picture day with my council colleagues + signing our oaths of office. The big day will be Monday, when we will be sworn in officially. ✨🏙️
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While others attack and spread spurious claims, Minneapolis organizes and helps our neighbors. Keep doing good work!
January 3, 2026 at 10:37 PM
While others attack and spread spurious claims, Minneapolis organizes and helps our neighbors. Keep doing good work!
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Protesters lined Lake Street in Minneapolis to protest the U.S. military attack in Venezuela on Saturday. President Donald Trump said the U.S. plans to control the country and use its oil reserves.
January 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Protesters lined Lake Street in Minneapolis to protest the U.S. military attack in Venezuela on Saturday. President Donald Trump said the U.S. plans to control the country and use its oil reserves.
Hi Everyone! Let’s support Burritos El Patron, an immigrant owned business in Minneapolis that’s been disrupted due to ICE by helping purchasing meals for our unhoused neighbors.
Venmo: @christin-crabtree
Meals will be purchased and given to Minneapolis Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. 🌯❤️
Venmo: @christin-crabtree
Meals will be purchased and given to Minneapolis Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. 🌯❤️
January 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Hi Everyone! Let’s support Burritos El Patron, an immigrant owned business in Minneapolis that’s been disrupted due to ICE by helping purchasing meals for our unhoused neighbors.
Venmo: @christin-crabtree
Meals will be purchased and given to Minneapolis Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. 🌯❤️
Venmo: @christin-crabtree
Meals will be purchased and given to Minneapolis Indigenous Women’s Resource Center. 🌯❤️
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tom olsen just elected park board president ! congrats @olsenforparks.bsky.social!!!
January 2, 2026 at 11:10 PM
tom olsen just elected park board president ! congrats @olsenforparks.bsky.social!!!
Karma! Time to get the hell out of our neighborhoods.
January 3, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Karma! Time to get the hell out of our neighborhoods.
Happy New Year everyone, I’m so grateful for the amazing community in Minneapolis. 🎊
January 2, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Happy New Year everyone, I’m so grateful for the amazing community in Minneapolis. 🎊
🚨☃️ A Snow Emergency has been declared. Parking rules begin at 9 p.m. tonight, Dec. 28. Here's a reminder of the rules. More: www.minneapolismn.gov/snow
A snow emergency has been declared in Minneapolis starting at 9PM tonight.
A snow emergency has been declared in Minneapolis starting at 9PM tonight.
December 29, 2025 at 3:46 AM
🚨☃️ A Snow Emergency has been declared. Parking rules begin at 9 p.m. tonight, Dec. 28. Here's a reminder of the rules. More: www.minneapolismn.gov/snow
A snow emergency has been declared in Minneapolis starting at 9PM tonight.
A snow emergency has been declared in Minneapolis starting at 9PM tonight.
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December 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Just did a first pass too, just all slop. Hopefully that avoids icy buildup as temps drop too
Round one done! ✅
This was the slop. Clearing that now will make clearing the fluff easier tonight/tomorrow.
This was the slop. Clearing that now will make clearing the fluff easier tonight/tomorrow.
December 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Just did a first pass too, just all slop. Hopefully that avoids icy buildup as temps drop too
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Joseph has been released from custody (pending complaint)! Waiting for confirmation from a family member that he's safe.
Well done!. Keep it up but change the message to "this was unacceptable behavior by the HCSO/he'd damned well better not be charged with anything!"
(also to the scoffer: neener)
Well done!. Keep it up but change the message to "this was unacceptable behavior by the HCSO/he'd damned well better not be charged with anything!"
(also to the scoffer: neener)
Someone scoffed "they're not going to release him" and a) you don't know that and b) calls let them know they're being watched, that they can't hide, and that we won't stand for rights violations. So call, call call!
Attention Hennepin County residents and everyone who thinks freedom of assembly is good!
December 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Joseph has been released from custody (pending complaint)! Waiting for confirmation from a family member that he's safe.
Well done!. Keep it up but change the message to "this was unacceptable behavior by the HCSO/he'd damned well better not be charged with anything!"
(also to the scoffer: neener)
Well done!. Keep it up but change the message to "this was unacceptable behavior by the HCSO/he'd damned well better not be charged with anything!"
(also to the scoffer: neener)
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Watch this 60 Minute story about the Trump-Bukele torture chamber, CECOT. youtube.com/watch?v=jieh...
The 60 Minutes Story The Trump Administration Doesn't Want You To See
YouTube video by Cory Booker
youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Watch this 60 Minute story about the Trump-Bukele torture chamber, CECOT. youtube.com/watch?v=jieh...
Censorship in America under the Trump Administration is at an all time high. We literally had to watch a Canadian leak of our county’s own journalism on CECOT.
This is fascism. This is insane.
CBS and Bari Weiss must be held accountable. Congress and Judicial system must act.
This is fascism. This is insane.
CBS and Bari Weiss must be held accountable. Congress and Judicial system must act.
December 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Censorship in America under the Trump Administration is at an all time high. We literally had to watch a Canadian leak of our county’s own journalism on CECOT.
This is fascism. This is insane.
CBS and Bari Weiss must be held accountable. Congress and Judicial system must act.
This is fascism. This is insane.
CBS and Bari Weiss must be held accountable. Congress and Judicial system must act.
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PBS FRONTLINE's "Surviving CECOT" is incredible, disturbing, moving, and they didn't self censor.
Surviving CECOT | FRONTLINE | PBS | Official Site | Documentary Series
The story of three Venezuelan men branded as gang members and deported to CECOT.
www.pbs.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
PBS FRONTLINE's "Surviving CECOT" is incredible, disturbing, moving, and they didn't self censor.
Joined thousands of my neighbors on Lake Street yesterday— to say ICE you are not welcome here. We love all our immigrant neighbors. In Minneapolis we stand against the authoritarian attacks by this Trump administration.
We will prevail. The people united will never be defeated.
We will prevail. The people united will never be defeated.
December 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Joined thousands of my neighbors on Lake Street yesterday— to say ICE you are not welcome here. We love all our immigrant neighbors. In Minneapolis we stand against the authoritarian attacks by this Trump administration.
We will prevail. The people united will never be defeated.
We will prevail. The people united will never be defeated.
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The Ward 12 team spent time talking to local immigrant owned businesses and businesses on lake street about their rights, how things are going, and what support as a city and community we can lend.
December 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Ward 12 team spent time talking to local immigrant owned businesses and businesses on lake street about their rights, how things are going, and what support as a city and community we can lend.
The Ward 12 team spent time talking to local immigrant owned businesses and businesses on lake street about their rights, how things are going, and what support as a city and community we can lend.
December 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The Ward 12 team spent time talking to local immigrant owned businesses and businesses on lake street about their rights, how things are going, and what support as a city and community we can lend.
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I just donated $25 - if anyone can match my donation, quote-post this and encourage your followers to do the same.
"MIRAC is fundraising to distribute gift cards to immigrant families this holiday season... to allow families to buy what they need and get groceries delivered without fear."
"MIRAC is fundraising to distribute gift cards to immigrant families this holiday season... to allow families to buy what they need and get groceries delivered without fear."
Support Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee on GiveMN
We believe no one is illegal and center our work under this belief. MIRAC is an all-volunteer grassroots organization that mobilizes and educates the immigrant community and their allies. The organiza...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I just donated $25 - if anyone can match my donation, quote-post this and encourage your followers to do the same.
"MIRAC is fundraising to distribute gift cards to immigrant families this holiday season... to allow families to buy what they need and get groceries delivered without fear."
"MIRAC is fundraising to distribute gift cards to immigrant families this holiday season... to allow families to buy what they need and get groceries delivered without fear."
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One way to support the community at this uncertain time is to continue to support the businesses and nonprofits that are integral to the fabric of our community and neighborhoods.
Show up to support the 100+ Somali and East African-owned small businesses!
Show up to support the 100+ Somali and East African-owned small businesses!
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
One way to support the community at this uncertain time is to continue to support the businesses and nonprofits that are integral to the fabric of our community and neighborhoods.
Show up to support the 100+ Somali and East African-owned small businesses!
Show up to support the 100+ Somali and East African-owned small businesses!