j garcia
@jasoncomix.bsky.social
Minneapolis politics and other stuff. Food systems. Community support. Whatever else I can think of.
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Has Jacob Frey taken a moment away from smiling for the cameras to sign off on the $1M city council allocated for rental assistance yet?
February 13, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Has Jacob Frey taken a moment away from smiling for the cameras to sign off on the $1M city council allocated for rental assistance yet?
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rep katie jones lists policies they want to pass with a DFL house majority like banning masks for law enforcement, making it possible to sue agents for violations. talks about program partnering her safe district with uncertain district that needs doorknocking. she just wants hers on a transit line
February 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
rep katie jones lists policies they want to pass with a DFL house majority like banning masks for law enforcement, making it possible to sue agents for violations. talks about program partnering her safe district with uncertain district that needs doorknocking. she just wants hers on a transit line
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Be cautious about what you consider a victory when the fight is still going on
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of two microphones in front of a plane .
Alt: George W Bush in a suit and tie is standing in front of two microphones on an aircraft carrier, in front of a plane. A banner in the background reads “mission accomplished”
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Be cautious about what you consider a victory when the fight is still going on
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giant quantitative protest studies thread
The volume & geographic distribution of protest nationwide during year 1 of Trump's second term was extraordinary.
February 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM
giant quantitative protest studies thread
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Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
February 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Ending this operation is not enough.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.
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There’s a vote in DC tomorrow that would give DHS $11 billion more in funding. Schumer and Jeffries have already walked back any “demands” they had for DHS.
I, for one, do not think this timing is just a coincidence. Turn down the temp for the vote. Turn it right back up when the bag is secured.
I, for one, do not think this timing is just a coincidence. Turn down the temp for the vote. Turn it right back up when the bag is secured.
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
There’s a vote in DC tomorrow that would give DHS $11 billion more in funding. Schumer and Jeffries have already walked back any “demands” they had for DHS.
I, for one, do not think this timing is just a coincidence. Turn down the temp for the vote. Turn it right back up when the bag is secured.
I, for one, do not think this timing is just a coincidence. Turn down the temp for the vote. Turn it right back up when the bag is secured.
Be cautious about what you consider a victory when the fight is still going on
a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of two microphones in front of a plane .
Alt: George W Bush in a suit and tie is standing in front of two microphones on an aircraft carrier, in front of a plane. A banner in the background reads “mission accomplished”
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Be cautious about what you consider a victory when the fight is still going on
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The main way the Trump Administration lies is by telling people what they want to hear. That’s why all their supporters fall for it over and over—they *want* to believe.
I will assume this is a Trojan Horse until proven otherwise.
I will assume this is a Trojan Horse until proven otherwise.
Breaking News: President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, said the administration was ending its immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota.
Trump Administration to End Surge of Immigration Agents in Minnesota
The announcement came more than two months into an operation that has led to tense protests, thousands of arrests and three shootings in the Democratic-led state.
nyti.ms
February 12, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The main way the Trump Administration lies is by telling people what they want to hear. That’s why all their supporters fall for it over and over—they *want* to believe.
I will assume this is a Trojan Horse until proven otherwise.
I will assume this is a Trojan Horse until proven otherwise.
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Guy who couldn’t sleep because of [gestures at ethnic cleansing campaign/ideological terror campaign]
February 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Guy who couldn’t sleep because of [gestures at ethnic cleansing campaign/ideological terror campaign]
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At the end of the day no amount of theory or posturing changes the reality that our economy is on the brink. Tough decisions will be made at the capital this year. I’m praying we do enough and get enough passed even with the slim majority.
Our small businesses are on the brink of collapse. Doors are closed, commercial eviction notices are being handed out, and the cultural vitality of our community is at stake. 1/
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Minneapolis City Council to debate $5M fund shift to support local businesses
A Minneapolis City Council member is proposing to allocate $5 million to support local businesses, but some argue the city lacks the funds.
kstp.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:29 AM
At the end of the day no amount of theory or posturing changes the reality that our economy is on the brink. Tough decisions will be made at the capital this year. I’m praying we do enough and get enough passed even with the slim majority.
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North Minneapolis is resilient. They have been rallying together to support one another in a completely grassroots and community-led effort to keep one another safe.
They asked me to share this hoping to prevent the displacement of more families in North Minneapolis.
gofund.me/ca75a5b42
They asked me to share this hoping to prevent the displacement of more families in North Minneapolis.
gofund.me/ca75a5b42
Donate to Stand with HIA Northside Families, organized by Nou Vang
Hmong International Academy (HIA) is more than just a school; it is a pillar of the North M… Nou Vang needs your support for Stand with HIA Northside Families
gofund.me
February 12, 2026 at 6:12 AM
North Minneapolis is resilient. They have been rallying together to support one another in a completely grassroots and community-led effort to keep one another safe.
They asked me to share this hoping to prevent the displacement of more families in North Minneapolis.
gofund.me/ca75a5b42
They asked me to share this hoping to prevent the displacement of more families in North Minneapolis.
gofund.me/ca75a5b42
I keep turning those numbers around and around in my head. During the coldest stretch of the winter we got an average of 34 hot meals a day to unhoused ppl & ppl experiencing food insecurity. We’re nearing 1000 burritos, plus 100s of tacos, tamales & dozens of pizzas. Pastries from local panaderias.
It’s been another busy week dealing with the ICE occupation in Minneapolis, but I wanted to give you a Burrito update!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
February 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I keep turning those numbers around and around in my head. During the coldest stretch of the winter we got an average of 34 hot meals a day to unhoused ppl & ppl experiencing food insecurity. We’re nearing 1000 burritos, plus 100s of tacos, tamales & dozens of pizzas. Pastries from local panaderias.
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🌯 Big burrito update 🌯
With good feels & a way to keep paying it forward exponentially.
You donate to feed unhoused folks & it's done by placing large orders with local immigrant-owned businesses, keeping people fed while keeping others afloat financially!
It's truly beautiful!
With good feels & a way to keep paying it forward exponentially.
You donate to feed unhoused folks & it's done by placing large orders with local immigrant-owned businesses, keeping people fed while keeping others afloat financially!
It's truly beautiful!
It’s been another busy week dealing with the ICE occupation in Minneapolis, but I wanted to give you a Burrito update!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
February 11, 2026 at 3:49 PM
🌯 Big burrito update 🌯
With good feels & a way to keep paying it forward exponentially.
You donate to feed unhoused folks & it's done by placing large orders with local immigrant-owned businesses, keeping people fed while keeping others afloat financially!
It's truly beautiful!
With good feels & a way to keep paying it forward exponentially.
You donate to feed unhoused folks & it's done by placing large orders with local immigrant-owned businesses, keeping people fed while keeping others afloat financially!
It's truly beautiful!
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“The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said it was not involved in Thursday’s arrests, nor in a similar incident at the building last week.”
Sheriffs were literally on scene pushing people out of the way to let these goons rush this kid outside. Just own your decision to collaborate.
Sheriffs were literally on scene pushing people out of the way to let these goons rush this kid outside. Just own your decision to collaborate.
A man facing felony drug charges was taken into custody by ICE while he was at the Hennepin County Government Center.
Hennepin County attorney criticizes ICE courthouse arrests, warns of impact on court participation
A man facing felony drug charges was taken into custody by ICE while he was at the Hennepin County Government Center.
www.kare11.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:21 AM
“The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office said it was not involved in Thursday’s arrests, nor in a similar incident at the building last week.”
Sheriffs were literally on scene pushing people out of the way to let these goons rush this kid outside. Just own your decision to collaborate.
Sheriffs were literally on scene pushing people out of the way to let these goons rush this kid outside. Just own your decision to collaborate.
It’s been another busy week dealing with the ICE occupation in Minneapolis, but I wanted to give you a Burrito update!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
February 11, 2026 at 5:28 AM
It’s been another busy week dealing with the ICE occupation in Minneapolis, but I wanted to give you a Burrito update!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
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Maya is one of my favorite spots. Amazing food, kind people. Their storefront being dark these past weeks has hurt.
But tonight, there was a light on Central. The smell of something incredible in the air.
They’re opening tomorrow for the first time in weeks.
Let's show up for them.
But tonight, there was a light on Central. The smell of something incredible in the air.
They’re opening tomorrow for the first time in weeks.
Let's show up for them.
February 11, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Maya is one of my favorite spots. Amazing food, kind people. Their storefront being dark these past weeks has hurt.
But tonight, there was a light on Central. The smell of something incredible in the air.
They’re opening tomorrow for the first time in weeks.
Let's show up for them.
But tonight, there was a light on Central. The smell of something incredible in the air.
They’re opening tomorrow for the first time in weeks.
Let's show up for them.
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In the Skyway 20 minutes after an ice abduction, mayor Frey walks through the government center. A lady yells at him "what are you doing to stop this? Fuck you." He responds, "is that helpful?" With a smirk on his face.
February 10, 2026 at 6:17 PM
In the Skyway 20 minutes after an ice abduction, mayor Frey walks through the government center. A lady yells at him "what are you doing to stop this? Fuck you." He responds, "is that helpful?" With a smirk on his face.
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another abduction just took place at the hennepin county government center in minneapolis
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February 10, 2026 at 6:14 PM
another abduction just took place at the hennepin county government center in minneapolis
iceout.org/en/reportInf...
iceout.org/en/reportInf...
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Target: Sounds good, man. You want to use our parking lots?
Peter Navarro: "The jobs report comes out tomorrow. We have to revise our expectations down significantly for what a monthly job number should look like ... Wall Street has to adjust for the fact that we're deporting millions of illegals out of the job market."
February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Target: Sounds good, man. You want to use our parking lots?
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have never seen popular public opinion shift so fast about a surveillance product than the fallout from ring's super bowl "search party" ad. they'll teach this in advertising courses one day. chef's kiss baby www.404media.co/with-ring-am...
With Ring, American Consumers Built a Surveillance Dragnet
Ring's 'Search Party' is dystopian surveillance accelerationism.
www.404media.co
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
have never seen popular public opinion shift so fast about a surveillance product than the fallout from ring's super bowl "search party" ad. they'll teach this in advertising courses one day. chef's kiss baby www.404media.co/with-ring-am...
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for @autostraddle.bsky.social, i wrote about how minnesota's queer-owned businesses (and queer folks in general) are standing up to ICE and defending their communities:
How Minnesota’s Queer-Owned Businesses Are Leading the Fight Against ICE
As the federal occupation continues, community members are committing themselves to standing up to the feds while supporting the state’s immigrant communities in any way possible.
www.autostraddle.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
for @autostraddle.bsky.social, i wrote about how minnesota's queer-owned businesses (and queer folks in general) are standing up to ICE and defending their communities:
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Going forward, it is vital that the Mayor hear our city’s concerns and refrain from holding these kinds of meetings on City property and keep ICE away from our at-risk residents and employees.
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Going forward, it is vital that the Mayor hear our city’s concerns and refrain from holding these kinds of meetings on City property and keep ICE away from our at-risk residents and employees.
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Given the repeated examples of deception, trickery, and violence being used by ICE to kidnap our neighbors, it is our responsibility to never bring ICE into places where our residents or employees could be at risk.
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Given the repeated examples of deception, trickery, and violence being used by ICE to kidnap our neighbors, it is our responsibility to never bring ICE into places where our residents or employees could be at risk.
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If the Mayor needs to meet with the border czar or other high-level ICE officials, as he has done in the past, these meetings must take place off of City property to protect our residents and our workers.
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
If the Mayor needs to meet with the border czar or other high-level ICE officials, as he has done in the past, these meetings must take place off of City property to protect our residents and our workers.
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I have heard from staff and their unions that workers at the City of Minneapolis have been abducted by ICE while on the job or while coming to and from work. This lays out clearly why the City must be vigilant in the enforcement of the separation ordinance.
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I have heard from staff and their unions that workers at the City of Minneapolis have been abducted by ICE while on the job or while coming to and from work. This lays out clearly why the City must be vigilant in the enforcement of the separation ordinance.