Mara
@mauratwit.bsky.social
Umbraphile. Vaccine enthusiast. Minneapolis. Interested in police abolition, immigration rights, MPS and mutual aid.
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Trans rights are human rights. Xer Mom to 2 teens.
Free Palestine.
Bluesky joiner #442,075
Posting my way through it.
She/her.
Trans rights are human rights. Xer Mom to 2 teens.
Free Palestine.
Bluesky joiner #442,075
Posting my way through it.
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Mara
@mauratwit.bsky.social
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Monarca
monarcamn.org
Hey twin cities friends!
There’s a new website for the Mn Rapid Response network, now called Monarca.
It has the hotline to call if you see 🧊 activity as well as Know Your Rights information and lists upcoming community trainings.
A great resource. Please share widely!
monarcamn.org
There’s a new website for the Mn Rapid Response network, now called Monarca.
It has the hotline to call if you see 🧊 activity as well as Know Your Rights information and lists upcoming community trainings.
A great resource. Please share widely!
monarcamn.org
It’s too late now. Mpls voted to re-elect him- but this is another example of Frey dodging accountability.
Amazing how he does that, consistently.
Amazing how he does that, consistently.
spokesman-recorder.com/2025/11/07/m... Minneapolis’ contracting system is broken. From 2016–2023, BIPOC- and women-owned businesses made up 24% of qualified contractors but got just 7% of city contracts. The election’s over, but equity work isn’t
Mpls BIPOC-Owned Businesses Call City Contracting Unfair
Minneapolis BIPOC-owned businesses say city contracts favor White male firms despite equity goals. Leaders propose reforms for transparency and fair access.
spokesman-recorder.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
It’s too late now. Mpls voted to re-elect him- but this is another example of Frey dodging accountability.
Amazing how he does that, consistently.
Amazing how he does that, consistently.
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It's been 10 year since Jamar Clark was shot and killed in North Minneapolis. The uprising in 2020 is hard to imagine without the work of activists and people who showed up in 2015 to demand better and we're going to spend years grappling to understand the impacts of summer 2020's reckoning.
Nearly 10 years ago Jamar Clark, a Black man, was killed by two white Minneapolis police officers. In the years since, activism in Minneapolis and the nation has changed.
Outrage around Jamar Clark’s killing by police has rippled through the last decade
It’s been 10 years since a Minneapolis police officer shot Jamar Clark, an unarmed 24-year-old Black man, during a confrontation. The frustration, anger and highly visible demonstrations led to change...
www.mprnews.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
It's been 10 year since Jamar Clark was shot and killed in North Minneapolis. The uprising in 2020 is hard to imagine without the work of activists and people who showed up in 2015 to demand better and we're going to spend years grappling to understand the impacts of summer 2020's reckoning.
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A Black Hawk helicopter. SWAT teams repelling to the roof. 300 agents. Flash-bang grenades. A TV crew.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A Black Hawk helicopter. SWAT teams repelling to the roof. 300 agents. Flash-bang grenades. A TV crew.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
“It’s 20,000 of them running through my house like we got Saddam Hussein in the closet."
For all that, fed prosecutors filed no criminal charges against anyone who was arrested.
Stunning report.
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With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
My son got these with his phone, outside Duluth last night. Find your favorite north woods photog stat!
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
My son got these with his phone, outside Duluth last night. Find your favorite north woods photog stat!
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If this is the gift at the end of the world I’ll take it. If this is a reminder of what we’re fighting for—the beauty and wonder that we get to share with each other—then let’s fight together.
Bathed in the northern lights 😌
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
If this is the gift at the end of the world I’ll take it. If this is a reminder of what we’re fighting for—the beauty and wonder that we get to share with each other—then let’s fight together.
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Aurora borealis from Honeymoon Bluff off the Gunflint Trail
November 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Aurora borealis from Honeymoon Bluff off the Gunflint Trail
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The forecasted aurora didn't live up to the hype but we did manage to catch a couple short-lived sub-storms from Lake Minnetonka
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The forecasted aurora didn't live up to the hype but we did manage to catch a couple short-lived sub-storms from Lake Minnetonka
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The data is starting to turn favorable!!! ...of course, this can flip at anytime.
BUT As of now I am heading out to the car to drive north and take a look. Can't update much after this so on your own
If you were to ask me at this very minute, if it's worth going out, I would say yes!
Good luck!
BUT As of now I am heading out to the car to drive north and take a look. Can't update much after this so on your own
If you were to ask me at this very minute, if it's worth going out, I would say yes!
Good luck!
November 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The data is starting to turn favorable!!! ...of course, this can flip at anytime.
BUT As of now I am heading out to the car to drive north and take a look. Can't update much after this so on your own
If you were to ask me at this very minute, if it's worth going out, I would say yes!
Good luck!
BUT As of now I am heading out to the car to drive north and take a look. Can't update much after this so on your own
If you were to ask me at this very minute, if it's worth going out, I would say yes!
Good luck!
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You still have time to plan for tonight.
Go to lightpollutionmap.info. Try to get yourself into at least yellow, green or blue.
This makes all the difference in the world.
If you can get north of Anoka county on 35N, you're pretty much good to go. Farther is better.
Go to lightpollutionmap.info. Try to get yourself into at least yellow, green or blue.
This makes all the difference in the world.
If you can get north of Anoka county on 35N, you're pretty much good to go. Farther is better.
Light pollution map
Interactive world light pollution map. The map uses NASA Black marble VIIRS, World Atlas 2015, Aurora prediction, observatories, clouds and SQM/SQC overlay contributed by users.
lightpollutionmap.info
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
You still have time to plan for tonight.
Go to lightpollutionmap.info. Try to get yourself into at least yellow, green or blue.
This makes all the difference in the world.
If you can get north of Anoka county on 35N, you're pretty much good to go. Farther is better.
Go to lightpollutionmap.info. Try to get yourself into at least yellow, green or blue.
This makes all the difference in the world.
If you can get north of Anoka county on 35N, you're pretty much good to go. Farther is better.
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The 4,800 square foot facility will process 100 to 150 international flights per year, or 200 operational hours annually. Customs and Border Protection will travel from MSP to the facility for flight arrivals. Planning documents call for LEED gold certification and a green roof.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection begins work on $15 million airport facility in downtown St. Paul, which gets more international flights than you know www.twincities.com/2025/11/12/u...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection plans $11M facility at St. Paul airport
A construction contractor was issued a building permit on Nov. 4.
www.twincities.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The 4,800 square foot facility will process 100 to 150 international flights per year, or 200 operational hours annually. Customs and Border Protection will travel from MSP to the facility for flight arrivals. Planning documents call for LEED gold certification and a green roof.
HOW IN DOGS NAME IS TOMORROW NOT FRIDAY
November 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
HOW IN DOGS NAME IS TOMORROW NOT FRIDAY
Stares into the middle distance
Local media is calling it: Katie Wilson will be the next mayor of Seattle.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
Wilson ousts Mayor Bruce Harrell after running as a progressive challenger.
Her win is a west coast companion to Mamdani’s as a statement victory for the left.
November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Stares into the middle distance
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Minnesota, if hoping for aurora again tonight...sit tight
Last night was too easy. Once in decade sort of easy. Usually have to try, fail & travel far, many times over, to see that
Still good chance but data is not screamin like 24 hrs ago
Welcome to aurora chasing. Hard & frustrating 95% of time
Last night was too easy. Once in decade sort of easy. Usually have to try, fail & travel far, many times over, to see that
Still good chance but data is not screamin like 24 hrs ago
Welcome to aurora chasing. Hard & frustrating 95% of time
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Minnesota, if hoping for aurora again tonight...sit tight
Last night was too easy. Once in decade sort of easy. Usually have to try, fail & travel far, many times over, to see that
Still good chance but data is not screamin like 24 hrs ago
Welcome to aurora chasing. Hard & frustrating 95% of time
Last night was too easy. Once in decade sort of easy. Usually have to try, fail & travel far, many times over, to see that
Still good chance but data is not screamin like 24 hrs ago
Welcome to aurora chasing. Hard & frustrating 95% of time
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My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My latest is a love letter to Chicago. "I see you stumbling through the stubborn, awkward rhythm of showing up, again and again. I see you fighting alongside people who sometimes frustrate and confuse you, and defending neighbors you may have never met, because you know they’re all your people."
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TDOR is coming up on 11/20. Let TIGERRS know about any events in the Twin Cities area so we can add them to our list of resources and let the community know about all sizes of public gatherings. Thanks!
#TransgenderDayOfRemembrance
#tdor
#tdor2025
#ProtectTransLives
#SupportTransLives
#tigerrs
#TransgenderDayOfRemembrance
#tdor
#tdor2025
#ProtectTransLives
#SupportTransLives
#tigerrs
November 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
TDOR is coming up on 11/20. Let TIGERRS know about any events in the Twin Cities area so we can add them to our list of resources and let the community know about all sizes of public gatherings. Thanks!
#TransgenderDayOfRemembrance
#tdor
#tdor2025
#ProtectTransLives
#SupportTransLives
#tigerrs
#TransgenderDayOfRemembrance
#tdor
#tdor2025
#ProtectTransLives
#SupportTransLives
#tigerrs
I just did a real life spit take of a huge drink of coffee when my husband said something dumb/hilarious. Nearly choked to death laughing.
How often does that happen in life? Maybe 3 times?
Truly one of the great human experiences.
How often does that happen in life? Maybe 3 times?
Truly one of the great human experiences.
November 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I just did a real life spit take of a huge drink of coffee when my husband said something dumb/hilarious. Nearly choked to death laughing.
How often does that happen in life? Maybe 3 times?
Truly one of the great human experiences.
How often does that happen in life? Maybe 3 times?
Truly one of the great human experiences.
This is a brilliant way to tax the rich!
Another great thing about Finland is they index traffic tickets to your income. A senior engineer friend of mine traded in his BMW for a Kia to decrease the chance of EVER getting a $20,000 speeding ticket.
November 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This is a brilliant way to tax the rich!
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No Strike! solidarity wins 💙
No Strike! solidarity wins 💙
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED!!
when we fight, students win!! ✊💙
when we fight, students win!! ✊💙
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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No Strike! solidarity wins 💙
No Strike! solidarity wins 💙
Would he have loved or hated this library card thing?
I’m gonna guess love.
I’m gonna guess love.
November 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Would he have loved or hated this library card thing?
I’m gonna guess love.
I’m gonna guess love.
UneedAnotherNovelLikeUneedAholeInUrHead
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
UneedAnotherNovelLikeUneedAholeInUrHead
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Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Good morning! AI is being force-fed to you by a handful of billionaires who will lose a bunch of money if they fail to convince you that you need it. You do not need it 🫶
No side effects, besides a barely sore arm.
I reserve the right to bed rot as I had planned.
I reserve the right to bed rot as I had planned.
SAV Cub pharmacy has Novavax!
If you like less side effects, this might be the flavor for you!
If you like less side effects, this might be the flavor for you!
Getting my Covid jab later.
Planned it so I can crawl into bed at 6:30pm and not reemerge until Monday morning.
Feeling #blessed
Planned it so I can crawl into bed at 6:30pm and not reemerge until Monday morning.
Feeling #blessed
November 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
No side effects, besides a barely sore arm.
I reserve the right to bed rot as I had planned.
I reserve the right to bed rot as I had planned.
Aw. Sending love to Maya
Remembering Minnie Riperton today on what would have been her 78th birthday (born November 8, 1947) | Explore her musical legacy (including audio & video highlights) here: album.ink/MRipertonHBD
November 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Aw. Sending love to Maya