General Strike 1/23
@bencaswell.bsky.social
Union and campaign guy in occupied Minneapolis. Politics is local, be involved. Free 🇵🇸!! He/him
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Also please spread this gigantic list of trans-friendly resources in the twin cities!!!
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
docs.google.com/document/u/0...
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yeah seeing the "Minneapolis took off because the so-called 'activists' got out of the way and let normal people in" takes is really frustrating. that's not at all an accurate look at what's happening in Mpls or anywhere else. All these movements rely on cores of people who have experience.
Lots of regular degular, never-done-an-activism folks have been activated in recent months and are working alongside a bunch of seasoned, die-hard, been-tired-for-ten-years-or-more organizers, and you don't know all of those stories bc most people are moving with a bit of discretion in these times.
February 3, 2026 at 4:42 AM
yeah seeing the "Minneapolis took off because the so-called 'activists' got out of the way and let normal people in" takes is really frustrating. that's not at all an accurate look at what's happening in Mpls or anywhere else. All these movements rely on cores of people who have experience.
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This is what they consider “de-escalating."
They don’t know the resiliency of Ward 9 neighbors though. We aren’t stopping until the whole dam system is abolished.
They don’t know the resiliency of Ward 9 neighbors though. We aren’t stopping until the whole dam system is abolished.
February 3, 2026 at 3:37 AM
This is what they consider “de-escalating."
They don’t know the resiliency of Ward 9 neighbors though. We aren’t stopping until the whole dam system is abolished.
They don’t know the resiliency of Ward 9 neighbors though. We aren’t stopping until the whole dam system is abolished.
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At 8:31AM there were reports that Federal agents were harassing constitutional observers with tactical gear at Powderhorn Park.
February 2, 2026 at 1:34 AM
At 8:31AM there were reports that Federal agents were harassing constitutional observers with tactical gear at Powderhorn Park.
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Hi everyone! We’ve been super busy delivering meals the past two weeks- the extreme cold has made this more necessary than ever. MIWRC has been operating as an emergency warning shelter for most of the month and we’ve been really fortunate to help keep hot meals available there for people in need.
January 31, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Hi everyone! We’ve been super busy delivering meals the past two weeks- the extreme cold has made this more necessary than ever. MIWRC has been operating as an emergency warning shelter for most of the month and we’ve been really fortunate to help keep hot meals available there for people in need.
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These fucking animals are drawing guns on people for the non-crime of following them while following all traffic laws
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 6:55 PM
These fucking animals are drawing guns on people for the non-crime of following them while following all traffic laws
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this would not have been possible had the Columbia Heights Superintendent & board chair gone public w/ families of the abducted & demanding their return.
we have MANY Minnesota children being held in the same Texas concentration camp as Liam & his dad.
we need more brave superintendents & boards.
we have MANY Minnesota children being held in the same Texas concentration camp as Liam & his dad.
we need more brave superintendents & boards.
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery's order, issued Saturday morning, requires that Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son, Liam Conejo Ramos, be released from federal custody while their immigration case proceeds through the court system. Biery's order requires they be released by Tuesday.
Judge orders 5-year-old boy, his dad be released from Texas immigrant center
Federal Judge Fred Biery's ruling criticizes the Trump administration, orders Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias and his son be released while case proceeds.
www.expressnews.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:49 PM
this would not have been possible had the Columbia Heights Superintendent & board chair gone public w/ families of the abducted & demanding their return.
we have MANY Minnesota children being held in the same Texas concentration camp as Liam & his dad.
we need more brave superintendents & boards.
we have MANY Minnesota children being held in the same Texas concentration camp as Liam & his dad.
we need more brave superintendents & boards.
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Every major website/company now: Yeah if we find out you post or look at a boob we will freeze all your accounts without warning
The CEO of every major website/company over Gmail: Oh Jeffrey you are simply a hoot. Lovely spending time with you on Party Pervert Pedo Island
Jeffrey Epstein: yeag ,
The CEO of every major website/company over Gmail: Oh Jeffrey you are simply a hoot. Lovely spending time with you on Party Pervert Pedo Island
Jeffrey Epstein: yeag ,
Me: If I post any NSFW art I might lose job opportunities or even have my payment methods or bank accounts frozen
Every third dude in politics and tech: Hello Mister Pedophile may I request passage to Nubile Redhead Beach it seemed ever so interesting. Best Regards
Jeffrey Epstein: yea h / .,
Every third dude in politics and tech: Hello Mister Pedophile may I request passage to Nubile Redhead Beach it seemed ever so interesting. Best Regards
Jeffrey Epstein: yea h / .,
January 31, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Every major website/company now: Yeah if we find out you post or look at a boob we will freeze all your accounts without warning
The CEO of every major website/company over Gmail: Oh Jeffrey you are simply a hoot. Lovely spending time with you on Party Pervert Pedo Island
Jeffrey Epstein: yeag ,
The CEO of every major website/company over Gmail: Oh Jeffrey you are simply a hoot. Lovely spending time with you on Party Pervert Pedo Island
Jeffrey Epstein: yeag ,
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In a scathing order, a judge orders the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
“Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike, It is so ORDERED.”
“Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike, It is so ORDERED.”
January 31, 2026 at 8:39 PM
In a scathing order, a judge orders the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
“Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike, It is so ORDERED.”
“Philadelphia, September 17, 1787: "Well, Dr. Franklin, what do we have?" "A republic, if you can keep it."
With a judicial finger in the constitutional dike, It is so ORDERED.”
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Call and email @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social and tell him to save all city-owned street cam footage of ICE activity!
Call: 612-673-2100
Email: jacob.frey@minneapolismn.gov
Call: 612-673-2100
Email: jacob.frey@minneapolismn.gov
January 31, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Call and email @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social and tell him to save all city-owned street cam footage of ICE activity!
Call: 612-673-2100
Email: jacob.frey@minneapolismn.gov
Call: 612-673-2100
Email: jacob.frey@minneapolismn.gov
lmfaooo I would simply not have posted this
January 31, 2026 at 8:26 PM
lmfaooo I would simply not have posted this
May he never know peace
January 31, 2026 at 6:36 PM
May he never know peace
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She said Liam asks again and again, “Mommy, why don’t you pick us up?” Or “Mommy, we don’t want to be here anymore. This place is ugly.” Ramos said she weeps upon hearing this.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
‘Mommy, why don’t you pick us up?’: Mother of Liam Conejo Ramos shares her story from hiding
Liam and his father are currently being held by federal authorities in the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, an hour plus drive southwest of San Antonio.
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 6:31 PM
She said Liam asks again and again, “Mommy, why don’t you pick us up?” Or “Mommy, we don’t want to be here anymore. This place is ugly.” Ramos said she weeps upon hearing this.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Please help. VNMO: @marciahoward38thstreet
January 31, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Please help. VNMO: @marciahoward38thstreet
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Additionally, I am demanding the immediate release of Noah Joyce-Anderson, who is being held without bail by Sherrif Dawanna Witt at the Hennepin County Jail.
Jason Chavez 4/
Jason Chavez 4/
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Additionally, I am demanding the immediate release of Noah Joyce-Anderson, who is being held without bail by Sherrif Dawanna Witt at the Hennepin County Jail.
Jason Chavez 4/
Jason Chavez 4/
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Just yesterday, the Hennepin County Sheriff brutalized our neighbors who were simply standing outside the Whipple Federal Building. Law enforcement should never assault and pepper spray our residents. 3/
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Just yesterday, the Hennepin County Sheriff brutalized our neighbors who were simply standing outside the Whipple Federal Building. Law enforcement should never assault and pepper spray our residents. 3/
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Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt needs to stop assisting ICE. It’s very clear that the sheriff’s department has been harassing, intimidating, arresting and coming out in force to assist ICE. They have been using force against neighbors who are working to protect our immigrant neighbors. 2/
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt needs to stop assisting ICE. It’s very clear that the sheriff’s department has been harassing, intimidating, arresting and coming out in force to assist ICE. They have been using force against neighbors who are working to protect our immigrant neighbors. 2/
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I am sick and tired of seeing law enforcement target observers instead of ICE agents who are breaking the law. Immigration officials are not absolved from the law. 1/
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
I am sick and tired of seeing law enforcement target observers instead of ICE agents who are breaking the law. Immigration officials are not absolved from the law. 1/
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This has been an issue we’ve been grappling with at the park board.
It literally this: “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
It literally this: “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
Passing laws to rein in a lawless occupying force makes you wonder how laws are enforced in this era
January 31, 2026 at 4:16 PM
This has been an issue we’ve been grappling with at the park board.
It literally this: “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
It literally this: “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”
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I cannot emphasize this enough: a bunch of Minneapolis CMs are pulling beyond their weight and other ones owe their constituents apologies at the very least
January 31, 2026 at 1:09 AM
I cannot emphasize this enough: a bunch of Minneapolis CMs are pulling beyond their weight and other ones owe their constituents apologies at the very least
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Of course two stories can happen at once, but we are socialized (by these apps! The irony!) to desire attention and praise for everything we do.
I am so proud of the way so many people continue to fight and show up. I need the stories we tell to push us toward abolishing ICE, dismantling borders.
I am so proud of the way so many people continue to fight and show up. I need the stories we tell to push us toward abolishing ICE, dismantling borders.
January 31, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Of course two stories can happen at once, but we are socialized (by these apps! The irony!) to desire attention and praise for everything we do.
I am so proud of the way so many people continue to fight and show up. I need the stories we tell to push us toward abolishing ICE, dismantling borders.
I am so proud of the way so many people continue to fight and show up. I need the stories we tell to push us toward abolishing ICE, dismantling borders.
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The family that texts an address and hopes groceries not agents show up.
The dad who signs his DOPA forms while while people stand by waiting for a translator on the phone.
The dad who signs his DOPA forms while while people stand by waiting for a translator on the phone.
January 31, 2026 at 6:45 AM
The family that texts an address and hopes groceries not agents show up.
The dad who signs his DOPA forms while while people stand by waiting for a translator on the phone.
The dad who signs his DOPA forms while while people stand by waiting for a translator on the phone.
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An (I’m assuming unpopular) thought I have been having is the importance of centering immigrants and refugees in our stories of this moment.
When we center the stories of only observers, we get milquetoast.
Do you know who is brave? The mom who is terrified to go to work accepting help.
When we center the stories of only observers, we get milquetoast.
Do you know who is brave? The mom who is terrified to go to work accepting help.
January 31, 2026 at 6:44 AM
An (I’m assuming unpopular) thought I have been having is the importance of centering immigrants and refugees in our stories of this moment.
When we center the stories of only observers, we get milquetoast.
Do you know who is brave? The mom who is terrified to go to work accepting help.
When we center the stories of only observers, we get milquetoast.
Do you know who is brave? The mom who is terrified to go to work accepting help.
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Kind of depressing that everyone discovered that the 2A crowd loved the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag because it was centered around *me*
Like, when actual authoritarian power showed up, the slogan wasn’t about *us* resisting tyranny at all -- it was always just about their personal threat to others
Like, when actual authoritarian power showed up, the slogan wasn’t about *us* resisting tyranny at all -- it was always just about their personal threat to others
January 31, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Kind of depressing that everyone discovered that the 2A crowd loved the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag because it was centered around *me*
Like, when actual authoritarian power showed up, the slogan wasn’t about *us* resisting tyranny at all -- it was always just about their personal threat to others
Like, when actual authoritarian power showed up, the slogan wasn’t about *us* resisting tyranny at all -- it was always just about their personal threat to others
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Xbox LIVE was willing to do in 2013 what the entire US establishment was not.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Xbox LIVE was willing to do in 2013 what the entire US establishment was not.