Hilary Malson
@hildistrict.bsky.social
MN for now, DC forever • women’s sports fan • urban planning scholar • diverse suburbs, Black feminism + grassroots planning past + present • views are my own • www.hilarymalson.com •
support from afar: www.standwithminnesota.com
support from afar: www.standwithminnesota.com
Note that Castañeda Mondragón was beaten and taken to a detention facility the day after ICE agent Jonathan Ross killed Renée Good and Border Patrol harassed kids at my neighborhood public school, then detained the teachers who intervened to protect them.
ICE told nurses this Minneapolis man “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall.”
What actually happened is that they pulled him from a car, beat him so viciously with a steel baton that he had 8 skull fractures, 5 life-threatening brain hemorrhages, and couldn’t remember he had a daughter.
What actually happened is that they pulled him from a car, beat him so viciously with a steel baton that he had 8 skull fractures, 5 life-threatening brain hemorrhages, and couldn’t remember he had a daughter.
February 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Note that Castañeda Mondragón was beaten and taken to a detention facility the day after ICE agent Jonathan Ross killed Renée Good and Border Patrol harassed kids at my neighborhood public school, then detained the teachers who intervened to protect them.
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My friend lives in this building and said it was truly terrifying. The whole building woke up to their building being broken into by federal agents all to grab some guy who’s posted about being anti facist.
After 6am this morning in Whittier, Minneapolis—FOUR BLOCKS from where Pretti was murdered.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
My friend lives in this building and said it was truly terrifying. The whole building woke up to their building being broken into by federal agents all to grab some guy who’s posted about being anti facist.
Do not look away.
Federal agents violated the 4th Amendment this morning.
Does this look like de-escalation to you?
Federal agents violated the 4th Amendment this morning.
Does this look like de-escalation to you?
I’m on the scene at Franklin and 1st. A convoy of about a couple dozen ICE/HSI agents broke the entryway into an apartment building at 6am. No warrant presented. Less than 24 hours ago, Tom Homan announced the end of large convoys in Minnesota… Bullshit.
February 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Do not look away.
Federal agents violated the 4th Amendment this morning.
Does this look like de-escalation to you?
Federal agents violated the 4th Amendment this morning.
Does this look like de-escalation to you?
I’ve had several raw, intimate conversations w/ neighbors I’ve known for fewer than 10 weeks, neighbors I know only by their first names (if that) in most cases.
We do fear being killed for our willingness to protect our neighbors and our collective rights. And despite those fears, we continue.
We do fear being killed for our willingness to protect our neighbors and our collective rights. And despite those fears, we continue.
ICE observers in the Twin Cities suburbs say they fear being injured or killed, but are dedicated to being on the right side of history. They say working together has brought them community and connection. And they're seeing shifts in attitudes among their neighbors. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 5, 2026 at 5:47 AM
I’ve had several raw, intimate conversations w/ neighbors I’ve known for fewer than 10 weeks, neighbors I know only by their first names (if that) in most cases.
We do fear being killed for our willingness to protect our neighbors and our collective rights. And despite those fears, we continue.
We do fear being killed for our willingness to protect our neighbors and our collective rights. And despite those fears, we continue.
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I'm so mad that we have to pass the hat around to pay landlords so our neighbors aren't forever screwed
February 4, 2026 at 12:41 AM
I'm so mad that we have to pass the hat around to pay landlords so our neighbors aren't forever screwed
Surprise reunion of Lauryn Hill + Wyclef Jean during the Grammy’s Roberta Flack tribute? Beautiful start to Black History Month 2026 🖤
And that came on the heels of the moving D’Angelo tribute w/ Chaka Khan, John Legend, October London, Jon Batiste… #Fugees
And that came on the heels of the moving D’Angelo tribute w/ Chaka Khan, John Legend, October London, Jon Batiste… #Fugees
February 2, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Surprise reunion of Lauryn Hill + Wyclef Jean during the Grammy’s Roberta Flack tribute? Beautiful start to Black History Month 2026 🖤
And that came on the heels of the moving D’Angelo tribute w/ Chaka Khan, John Legend, October London, Jon Batiste… #Fugees
And that came on the heels of the moving D’Angelo tribute w/ Chaka Khan, John Legend, October London, Jon Batiste… #Fugees
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Eviction Moritorium NOW
Eviction filings are increasing: 164 filed last Wednesday, 83 on Thursday, 165 on Friday.
The financial aid requests we're hearing from clients at HOME Line are coming at a VASTLY higher rate now than during the first 6 months of the pandemic.
The financial aid requests we're hearing from clients at HOME Line are coming at a VASTLY higher rate now than during the first 6 months of the pandemic.
January 26, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Eviction Moritorium NOW
In the past hour today in Minneapolis, I have:
-read the latest update
-integrated grief care + an interfaith blessing for our community and the departed into the agenda of a planned neighborhood gathering
-waited until I got into the car to sob
1/
-read the latest update
-integrated grief care + an interfaith blessing for our community and the departed into the agenda of a planned neighborhood gathering
-waited until I got into the car to sob
1/
January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
In the past hour today in Minneapolis, I have:
-read the latest update
-integrated grief care + an interfaith blessing for our community and the departed into the agenda of a planned neighborhood gathering
-waited until I got into the car to sob
1/
-read the latest update
-integrated grief care + an interfaith blessing for our community and the departed into the agenda of a planned neighborhood gathering
-waited until I got into the car to sob
1/
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More than 400 years of history and a decade of advocacy were torn down Thursday afternoon when National Park Service employees removed every single display at the President’s House.
🔗 What's next? We explain: www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
🔗 What's next? We explain: www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
January 23, 2026 at 10:33 PM
More than 400 years of history and a decade of advocacy were torn down Thursday afternoon when National Park Service employees removed every single display at the President’s House.
🔗 What's next? We explain: www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
🔗 What's next? We explain: www.inquirer.com/politics/nat...
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
I’m thinking of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words today as we see the immense love our community has for one another, especially in this time of deep injustice.
I’m thinking of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words today as we see the immense love our community has for one another, especially in this time of deep injustice.
January 19, 2026 at 3:25 PM
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
I’m thinking of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words today as we see the immense love our community has for one another, especially in this time of deep injustice.
I’m thinking of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words today as we see the immense love our community has for one another, especially in this time of deep injustice.
I could’ve sworn Chelsea Gray was injured at the half - leg elevated, wrapped in gauze. Now it’s raining 3’s… guess she un-injured herself?? 😂 Anyways, CONGRATS HIVE! Ya’ll did that 🐝 #Unrivaled
January 17, 2026 at 3:11 AM
I could’ve sworn Chelsea Gray was injured at the half - leg elevated, wrapped in gauze. Now it’s raining 3’s… guess she un-injured herself?? 😂 Anyways, CONGRATS HIVE! Ya’ll did that 🐝 #Unrivaled
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BREAKING: The Virginia Senate passes a constitutional amendment to automatically restore voting rights to people with felony convictions.
The measure now heads to voters. If approved, thousands of Virginians — particularly Black residents — would no longer be shut out of the democratic process.
The measure now heads to voters. If approved, thousands of Virginians — particularly Black residents — would no longer be shut out of the democratic process.
Virginia takes key step to end ‘overt and intended effort to block Black people from voting’
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
BREAKING: The Virginia Senate passes a constitutional amendment to automatically restore voting rights to people with felony convictions.
The measure now heads to voters. If approved, thousands of Virginians — particularly Black residents — would no longer be shut out of the democratic process.
The measure now heads to voters. If approved, thousands of Virginians — particularly Black residents — would no longer be shut out of the democratic process.
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At some point, we need to rename Unrivaled the Chelsea Gray Invitational. #Unrivaled
January 12, 2026 at 1:17 AM
At some point, we need to rename Unrivaled the Chelsea Gray Invitational. #Unrivaled
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That is a brutal way for the ending of LSU-Vandy to go down.
January 5, 2026 at 12:08 AM
That is a brutal way for the ending of LSU-Vandy to go down.
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Through her art, painter Lindsay Adams focuses on geographic impermanence, the idea that no matter where you are in the world, you carry your roots with you.
What she's carrying from D.C. as her star rises in the art world:
What she's carrying from D.C. as her star rises in the art world:
Lindsay Adams is making art about Black migration and her D.C. roots
The painter’s first institutional show runs at the Irene and Richard Frary Gallery through March 2026.
51st.news
December 14, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Through her art, painter Lindsay Adams focuses on geographic impermanence, the idea that no matter where you are in the world, you carry your roots with you.
What she's carrying from D.C. as her star rises in the art world:
What she's carrying from D.C. as her star rises in the art world:
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After this weekend’s antisemitic terror attack in Australia, it is more important than ever that people assemble for Hanukkah.
May the Festival of Lights shine brightly in Jewish homes and communities throughout the world.
May the Festival of Lights shine brightly in Jewish homes and communities throughout the world.
December 15, 2025 at 1:48 AM
After this weekend’s antisemitic terror attack in Australia, it is more important than ever that people assemble for Hanukkah.
May the Festival of Lights shine brightly in Jewish homes and communities throughout the world.
May the Festival of Lights shine brightly in Jewish homes and communities throughout the world.
Standing in solidarity w/ the Somali people of Minnesota this evening. Finding hope + inspiration in the local beloved community.
Words by late MN Senator Paul Wellstone. Visual by MN artist + organizer Ricardo Levins Morales.
Words by late MN Senator Paul Wellstone. Visual by MN artist + organizer Ricardo Levins Morales.
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Standing in solidarity w/ the Somali people of Minnesota this evening. Finding hope + inspiration in the local beloved community.
Words by late MN Senator Paul Wellstone. Visual by MN artist + organizer Ricardo Levins Morales.
Words by late MN Senator Paul Wellstone. Visual by MN artist + organizer Ricardo Levins Morales.
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There’s a world that potentially exists where all five UCLA starters get drafted in the first round.
Charlisse Leger-Walker is making a case for that.
Charlisse Leger-Walker is making a case for that.
November 30, 2025 at 11:04 PM
There’s a world that potentially exists where all five UCLA starters get drafted in the first round.
Charlisse Leger-Walker is making a case for that.
Charlisse Leger-Walker is making a case for that.
“Santa Fe is now the first city to account for the cost of housing when calculating minimum wage.”
www.abqjournal.com/news/article...
www.abqjournal.com/news/article...
With new ordinance, Santa Fe becomes first city to tie minimum wage to rental costs
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe City Council voted on Wednesday to raise its minimum wage from $15 an hour to $17.50 in 2027, eliciting praise from workers’ rights advocates
www.abqjournal.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
“Santa Fe is now the first city to account for the cost of housing when calculating minimum wage.”
www.abqjournal.com/news/article...
www.abqjournal.com/news/article...
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real ones know there is only one correct way to travel from NYC to DC (Amtrak northeast regional cafe car)
Q: Why did you fly here? Aren't trains greener?
MAMDANI: I will use every form of transit and I want to make sure they are all affordable in NYC
TRUMP: That's a lot quicker too, in all fairness. I'll stick up for you.
MAMDANI: I will use every form of transit and I want to make sure they are all affordable in NYC
TRUMP: That's a lot quicker too, in all fairness. I'll stick up for you.
November 22, 2025 at 2:55 AM
real ones know there is only one correct way to travel from NYC to DC (Amtrak northeast regional cafe car)