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@kmachieng.bsky.social
she/her. Coffee every morning. Mom. ID. Happily crossed the river from Mpls to St Paul. Tries, fail’s, tries again to live hope as a discipline-M Kaba
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That’s $1.5 *million* in matching funds. Let’s go!
Today we are launching a new intitative of Stand With Minnesota—KeepMNHoused.com, a rent-relief campaign backed with a $1.5 matching fund from the Wilson Foundation.
Thousands of MN families are at risk of eviction because of the ICE occupation’s lasting impacts. We can keep them housed.
Thousands of MN families are at risk of eviction because of the ICE occupation’s lasting impacts. We can keep them housed.
February 19, 2026 at 3:42 PM
That’s $1.5 *million* in matching funds. Let’s go!
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It’s day 79 of the ICE occupation of MSP.
It’s a winter wonderland outside.
Today’s assignment is to shovel or snowblow for your impacted neighbors. It’s the neighborly Minnesotan thing to do!
It’s a winter wonderland outside.
Today’s assignment is to shovel or snowblow for your impacted neighbors. It’s the neighborly Minnesotan thing to do!
February 19, 2026 at 3:16 AM
It’s day 79 of the ICE occupation of MSP.
It’s a winter wonderland outside.
Today’s assignment is to shovel or snowblow for your impacted neighbors. It’s the neighborly Minnesotan thing to do!
It’s a winter wonderland outside.
Today’s assignment is to shovel or snowblow for your impacted neighbors. It’s the neighborly Minnesotan thing to do!
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The DON’T COMPLY IN ADVANCE people were right
February 18, 2026 at 10:48 PM
The DON’T COMPLY IN ADVANCE people were right
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I hope New Yorkers will challenge Mamdani about this. Too often, people feel they need to be absolutely for or against a politician — ignoring their missteps or throwing them out with the bathwater. You can like and/or believe in someone and still challenge them to deliver on their promises.
Mayor Mamdani Breaks His Promise to NYC Public Libraries
The Struggle Against Defunding Libraries Continues...
prisonculture.substack.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM
I hope New Yorkers will challenge Mamdani about this. Too often, people feel they need to be absolutely for or against a politician — ignoring their missteps or throwing them out with the bathwater. You can like and/or believe in someone and still challenge them to deliver on their promises.
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OK, let’s discuss what’s happened with the proposed NYC public libraries budget for FY 27. Mayor Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov released his preliminary budget yesterday. This kicks off the city budget process. [Long thread]
February 18, 2026 at 2:09 PM
OK, let’s discuss what’s happened with the proposed NYC public libraries budget for FY 27. Mayor Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov released his preliminary budget yesterday. This kicks off the city budget process. [Long thread]
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Libraries are among the few public institutions that represent the kind of world we want to live in. They must be fought for.
February 18, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Libraries are among the few public institutions that represent the kind of world we want to live in. They must be fought for.
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But the behavior here is emblematic of encounters I keep having in the DFL: we are on the leftmost part of the party are required to behave impeccably, resolve issues privately, and public call outs are inappropriate and unbecoming of the "big tent" needed to have a strong DFL.
February 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
But the behavior here is emblematic of encounters I keep having in the DFL: we are on the leftmost part of the party are required to behave impeccably, resolve issues privately, and public call outs are inappropriate and unbecoming of the "big tent" needed to have a strong DFL.
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this is why i am laser-focused on paying rent for people right now.
the second a family is evicted, the costs of everything explode. lives are disrupted, new schools have to be found, people are in physical danger, and then they are so much harder to rehouse with an eviction on their record.
the second a family is evicted, the costs of everything explode. lives are disrupted, new schools have to be found, people are in physical danger, and then they are so much harder to rehouse with an eviction on their record.
so many families are in awful positions because ICE’s bullshit has collapsed the already fragile social safety net.
this family is living in their van in minnesota in winter. they’ve applied for help at over a dozen orgs and are still unhoused. with babies.
this family is living in their van in minnesota in winter. they’ve applied for help at over a dozen orgs and are still unhoused. with babies.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
this is why i am laser-focused on paying rent for people right now.
the second a family is evicted, the costs of everything explode. lives are disrupted, new schools have to be found, people are in physical danger, and then they are so much harder to rehouse with an eviction on their record.
the second a family is evicted, the costs of everything explode. lives are disrupted, new schools have to be found, people are in physical danger, and then they are so much harder to rehouse with an eviction on their record.
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“People can have different political opinions about immigration policy. Political differences are fine, healthy for a democracy.
But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing.”
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But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing.”
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I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
1/
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
1/
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 AM
“People can have different political opinions about immigration policy. Political differences are fine, healthy for a democracy.
But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing.”
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But if you’re okay with this, that’s not a political opinion. That is a moral failing.”
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It’s day 72 of the ICE occupation of MSP.
We received some DMs after yesterday’s post asking how to help with rent relief: check out the rent relief funds at StandWithMinnesota.com
We received some DMs after yesterday’s post asking how to help with rent relief: check out the rent relief funds at StandWithMinnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
StandWithMinnesota.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:31 AM
It’s day 72 of the ICE occupation of MSP.
We received some DMs after yesterday’s post asking how to help with rent relief: check out the rent relief funds at StandWithMinnesota.com
We received some DMs after yesterday’s post asking how to help with rent relief: check out the rent relief funds at StandWithMinnesota.com
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Be gentle with people & ruthless with systems.
Be gentle with each other so we can be dangerous together 💛
February 8, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Be gentle with people & ruthless with systems.
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Another addition to the website to help us built *systems* and not just have me trying to do everything alone:
If you'd like to adopt a rent that you can either *cover immediately* and fundraise for, or just pay outright, please fill out this form and we will contact you via Signal.
If you'd like to adopt a rent that you can either *cover immediately* and fundraise for, or just pay outright, please fill out this form and we will contact you via Signal.
Adopt A Rent — Stand With Minnesota
Donate your Delta Skymiles to get people home from Texas
www.standwithminnesota.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Another addition to the website to help us built *systems* and not just have me trying to do everything alone:
If you'd like to adopt a rent that you can either *cover immediately* and fundraise for, or just pay outright, please fill out this form and we will contact you via Signal.
If you'd like to adopt a rent that you can either *cover immediately* and fundraise for, or just pay outright, please fill out this form and we will contact you via Signal.
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Rest in peace Renee Good. Thank you for supporting our immigrant neighbors. You’ll always be our hero. 🕊️ 💜
February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Rest in peace Renee Good. Thank you for supporting our immigrant neighbors. You’ll always be our hero. 🕊️ 💜
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6.6% of adults in the United States are immunocompromised. They clearly want us dead.
No matter what my public health colleagues say about "collaborating with MAHA", MAHA is an explicitly eugenicist ideology that has as a goal the destruction of disabled people.
No matter what my public health colleagues say about "collaborating with MAHA", MAHA is an explicitly eugenicist ideology that has as a goal the destruction of disabled people.
February 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
6.6% of adults in the United States are immunocompromised. They clearly want us dead.
No matter what my public health colleagues say about "collaborating with MAHA", MAHA is an explicitly eugenicist ideology that has as a goal the destruction of disabled people.
No matter what my public health colleagues say about "collaborating with MAHA", MAHA is an explicitly eugenicist ideology that has as a goal the destruction of disabled people.
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Hi friends. The asks are many, but so are the needs.
I’m raising money to help keep ICE-impacted families housed. These are families that are behind on rent because primary earners were abducted or are out of work because of ICE.
The 1st family needs $1670 ASAP.
Please Venmo @jasonltnx w 🏠in note.
I’m raising money to help keep ICE-impacted families housed. These are families that are behind on rent because primary earners were abducted or are out of work because of ICE.
The 1st family needs $1670 ASAP.
Please Venmo @jasonltnx w 🏠in note.
February 6, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Hi friends. The asks are many, but so are the needs.
I’m raising money to help keep ICE-impacted families housed. These are families that are behind on rent because primary earners were abducted or are out of work because of ICE.
The 1st family needs $1670 ASAP.
Please Venmo @jasonltnx w 🏠in note.
I’m raising money to help keep ICE-impacted families housed. These are families that are behind on rent because primary earners were abducted or are out of work because of ICE.
The 1st family needs $1670 ASAP.
Please Venmo @jasonltnx w 🏠in note.
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Heartless, cruel, and wrong.
Let's keep fighting for this family and all those facing these injustices.
Let's keep fighting for this family and all those facing these injustices.
BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Heartless, cruel, and wrong.
Let's keep fighting for this family and all those facing these injustices.
Let's keep fighting for this family and all those facing these injustices.
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More illegal shit ICE is doing in my community 🤬
Despite judge’s order, ICE sent an immigrant to Mexico instead of back to Minnesota
The government says the undocumented immigrant voluntarily left the U.S. His attorney is seeking a contempt of court finding as the federal courts remain overwhelmed by immigration cases.
www.startribune.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:41 PM
More illegal shit ICE is doing in my community 🤬
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ICE is still in Minnesota. ICE is still breaking down glass windows and doors. ICE is still separating families. ICE is still targeting our neighbors who need to go to work because they cannot afford food, rent, and basic living expenses. 1/
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
ICE is still in Minnesota. ICE is still breaking down glass windows and doors. ICE is still separating families. ICE is still targeting our neighbors who need to go to work because they cannot afford food, rent, and basic living expenses. 1/
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Challenge accepted!
I am raising rent funds for a Minneapolis family with four kids. They owe a month of back rent for $3975 total.
Can we make this happen for them today? I believe in us & will post receipts!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please help and share!
Thank you 💛
I am raising rent funds for a Minneapolis family with four kids. They owe a month of back rent for $3975 total.
Can we make this happen for them today? I believe in us & will post receipts!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please help and share!
Thank you 💛
tomorrow i would really like to challenge a few folks with larger followings than me to adopt a rent and raise it in one day.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
my little group chat and my followers have paid like 70 families rents in the past four days. i believe that some of y’all could help us keep one family housed.
today's report:
our "adopt a rent" venmo campaign paid 43 families rents who were at risk of evictions, including several moms of 4+ children
this is the way to get rent paid fast. like. 1000x better than any other way.
our "adopt a rent" venmo campaign paid 43 families rents who were at risk of evictions, including several moms of 4+ children
this is the way to get rent paid fast. like. 1000x better than any other way.
February 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Challenge accepted!
I am raising rent funds for a Minneapolis family with four kids. They owe a month of back rent for $3975 total.
Can we make this happen for them today? I believe in us & will post receipts!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please help and share!
Thank you 💛
I am raising rent funds for a Minneapolis family with four kids. They owe a month of back rent for $3975 total.
Can we make this happen for them today? I believe in us & will post receipts!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please help and share!
Thank you 💛
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I said we were done asking for rent money. But today I heard the horrifying fact that there are zero family shelter beds in the entire state of Minnesota. So we are going to try something new.
We are going to do peer to peer funding. You take on urgent‼️ funding for one family. You send to them.
We are going to do peer to peer funding. You take on urgent‼️ funding for one family. You send to them.
February 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I said we were done asking for rent money. But today I heard the horrifying fact that there are zero family shelter beds in the entire state of Minnesota. So we are going to try something new.
We are going to do peer to peer funding. You take on urgent‼️ funding for one family. You send to them.
We are going to do peer to peer funding. You take on urgent‼️ funding for one family. You send to them.
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Reminders: Law enforcement lies out of the gate as a rule about shootings in general. I don't say this to diminish anyone's reactions to what ICE is doing. Those reactions are appropriate, and we should be raging against this violence. We should also have a baseline understanding of state violence.
Has there been a single shooting by immigration officers over the last year in which DHS did *not* blatantly lie about what happened?
February 4, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Reminders: Law enforcement lies out of the gate as a rule about shootings in general. I don't say this to diminish anyone's reactions to what ICE is doing. Those reactions are appropriate, and we should be raging against this violence. We should also have a baseline understanding of state violence.
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so hooman makes no commitment to actually leaving minneapolis, recommits to mass deportations, threats to arrest anyone impeading.
calling the NYT headline: Administration commits to force drawdowns in Minneapolis
calling the NYT headline: Administration commits to force drawdowns in Minneapolis
February 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
so hooman makes no commitment to actually leaving minneapolis, recommits to mass deportations, threats to arrest anyone impeading.
calling the NYT headline: Administration commits to force drawdowns in Minneapolis
calling the NYT headline: Administration commits to force drawdowns in Minneapolis
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I’ll be at the DFL Caucus night tomorrow. However, I cannot in good conscience say it is safe for our undocumented neighbors to show up.
Please show up & push for resolutions in support of an eviction moratorium, the repeal of the Laken Riley Act, & no funding for “immigration enforcement”.
Please show up & push for resolutions in support of an eviction moratorium, the repeal of the Laken Riley Act, & no funding for “immigration enforcement”.
February 3, 2026 at 1:12 AM
I’ll be at the DFL Caucus night tomorrow. However, I cannot in good conscience say it is safe for our undocumented neighbors to show up.
Please show up & push for resolutions in support of an eviction moratorium, the repeal of the Laken Riley Act, & no funding for “immigration enforcement”.
Please show up & push for resolutions in support of an eviction moratorium, the repeal of the Laken Riley Act, & no funding for “immigration enforcement”.
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This afternoon, federal agents returned to Powderhorn Park. There were 4 ICE vehicles staging at Powderhorn Park Recreation Center lot. This is a clear violation of city and park board policy. 1/
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
This afternoon, federal agents returned to Powderhorn Park. There were 4 ICE vehicles staging at Powderhorn Park Recreation Center lot. This is a clear violation of city and park board policy. 1/
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It's just additional hands-free surveillance for them to be able to identify & harm people.
Body cameras aren’t stopping harm. It’s questionable if they will even be left on to capture it.
ICE OUT
ICE OUT
February 2, 2026 at 10:31 PM
It's just additional hands-free surveillance for them to be able to identify & harm people.