Michael Walker
@micwalker1.bsky.social
Retired educator, hiking enthusiast and advocate for social justice issues.
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Michael Walker
@micwalker1.bsky.social
· Nov 29
Midwest Mike On A Hike: Learnings from the Trail
I am a retired educator, and life-long learner, who loves hiking and sharing. I hope you learn from these videos as much as I do. I know I will make mistakes, and hopefully through them, will learn an...
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Since I retired, I now spend time hiking around the Midwest and beyond. You can see my content here:
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I live with a lot of awesome radicals!
January 23, 2026 at 12:48 AM
I live with a lot of awesome radicals!
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Worth noting that among those participating in ICE/DHS watch in Minneapolis today — who Emmer appears to frame as “chaos agents” here — are literally hundreds of clergy.
January 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Worth noting that among those participating in ICE/DHS watch in Minneapolis today — who Emmer appears to frame as “chaos agents” here — are literally hundreds of clergy.
@stades44.bsky.social Hello, friend! Hope you are well!
January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
@stades44.bsky.social Hello, friend! Hope you are well!
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Fantastic article with data
January 22, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Fantastic article with data
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An independent autopsy of Renee Good reveals that she had 3 gunshot wounds: to the left arm, right lung, and left temple that exited the right side of her head. That means the third shot, the most unlawful one, from the side, likely killed her. abc7.com/post/minneap...
Independent autopsy in ICE shooting death of Renee Good released by law firm in civil investigation
The results of an independent autopsy for Renee Good have been released as part of a law firm's civil investigation, two weeks after she was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
abc7.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:56 AM
An independent autopsy of Renee Good reveals that she had 3 gunshot wounds: to the left arm, right lung, and left temple that exited the right side of her head. That means the third shot, the most unlawful one, from the side, likely killed her. abc7.com/post/minneap...
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I like this piece on resistance to the Federal occupation that centers artists. Lots of practical advice! racketmn.com/how-can-arti...
How Can Artists Show up for Minneapolis? - Racket
I held a 500-person virtual workshop on how artists can meaningfully support the work to get ICE out of Minneapolis. Here's what I learned.
racketmn.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I like this piece on resistance to the Federal occupation that centers artists. Lots of practical advice! racketmn.com/how-can-arti...
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Have a pal who will match the first $1,000 you all donate to the Immigrant Law Center TODAY. You can reply with verification (make sure ID info obscured) or DM me. Thanks everyone!
I spoke to a friend on the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota board. They need financial donations to keep up with the heightened demand for their services: www.ilcm.org
ILCM is a nonprofit that provides free immigration legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees in MN & ND
ILCM is a nonprofit that provides free immigration legal representation to low-income immigrants and refugees in MN & ND
Home - Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
www.ilcm.org
January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Have a pal who will match the first $1,000 you all donate to the Immigrant Law Center TODAY. You can reply with verification (make sure ID info obscured) or DM me. Thanks everyone!
Tell Enterprise: ICE Out NOW! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Delta: ICE OUT NOW
Join us in demanding Delta: Publicly call for an immediate end to the ICE “surge” into MN and for ICE to leave the state; Exercise their 4th Amendment rights and publicly post signage denying entr...
actionnetwork.org
January 21, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Tell Enterprise: ICE Out NOW! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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In response to federal agents on a lawless rampage through the Twin Cities area, the Edina, City Council reaffirmed their support for the universal declaration of human rights, which right now is a radical anarchist, domestic terrorist kind of thing to do.
January 21, 2026 at 6:35 AM
In response to federal agents on a lawless rampage through the Twin Cities area, the Edina, City Council reaffirmed their support for the universal declaration of human rights, which right now is a radical anarchist, domestic terrorist kind of thing to do.
They can use this Davos speech as Exhibit A in invoking the 25th Amendment.
January 21, 2026 at 2:21 PM
They can use this Davos speech as Exhibit A in invoking the 25th Amendment.
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I hope everyone in the city understands how hard people in the burbs are working, too. They are under conditions where there is a lot less dense community, slower responses, and you are a lot more likely to be solo since the demographics are less supportive. Make sure to support them, please.
January 20, 2026 at 3:41 AM
I hope everyone in the city understands how hard people in the burbs are working, too. They are under conditions where there is a lot less dense community, slower responses, and you are a lot more likely to be solo since the demographics are less supportive. Make sure to support them, please.
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I killed my doorbell yesterday. I musta missed the memo in October.
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 20, 2026 at 12:22 AM
I killed my doorbell yesterday. I musta missed the memo in October.
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Again I say, the paid agitators in Minnesota are ICE
January 20, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Again I say, the paid agitators in Minnesota are ICE
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remember that the sheriff is an elected position, and dawanna witt is up for reelection in november. let’s see if the way hennepin county sheriffs have been assisting ICE spurs a challenger
January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
remember that the sheriff is an elected position, and dawanna witt is up for reelection in november. let’s see if the way hennepin county sheriffs have been assisting ICE spurs a challenger
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Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
January 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
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When you start to think about the Democratic Party at the national and state level in many places as the uvalde Police Department i.e. unwilling to do the right thing because they’re scared. It makes a lot more sense as to why we are where we are right now.
January 18, 2026 at 6:29 PM
When you start to think about the Democratic Party at the national and state level in many places as the uvalde Police Department i.e. unwilling to do the right thing because they’re scared. It makes a lot more sense as to why we are where we are right now.
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Nasra Ahmed, a U.S. citizen raised in St. Paul, recounts the encounter with a dozen ICE agents that led to two days at the Sherburne County Jail. She was taken for an MRI in arm and leg restraints, and then released Friday night without charges:
January 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Nasra Ahmed, a U.S. citizen raised in St. Paul, recounts the encounter with a dozen ICE agents that led to two days at the Sherburne County Jail. She was taken for an MRI in arm and leg restraints, and then released Friday night without charges:
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Ask yourself: If Donald Trump was intentionally trying to destroy the United States, how could you tell the difference?
January 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Ask yourself: If Donald Trump was intentionally trying to destroy the United States, how could you tell the difference?
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This church is doing amazing work feeding people who are in hiding. Here is their give link if you want to donate and help their mission keep going.
www.dhhmn.com/dar
www.dhhmn.com/dar
January 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
This church is doing amazing work feeding people who are in hiding. Here is their give link if you want to donate and help their mission keep going.
www.dhhmn.com/dar
www.dhhmn.com/dar
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January 16, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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On the local level, @miracmn.bsky.social wants ICE defunded. On the national level, @detentionwatchnetwork.org wants ICE funding cut, and they've got a place to write timely letters to reps. I think it's also a good thing to call them and leave a message about. actionnetwork.org/letters/reje...
Urge Senators and Members to Reject ICE Funding!
We need you to take action NOW! Coming into the New Year the House and Senate are proposing to expand immigration detention. Currently the proposal on the table includes funding to detain an additiona...
actionnetwork.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 AM
On the local level, @miracmn.bsky.social wants ICE defunded. On the national level, @detentionwatchnetwork.org wants ICE funding cut, and they've got a place to write timely letters to reps. I think it's also a good thing to call them and leave a message about. actionnetwork.org/letters/reje...
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For every ICE arrest that draws a crowd with cameras and whistles, there are an untold number happening quietly when no one is watching.
These are the arrests you’re not seeing • Minnesota Reformer
A man shelters alone under the heaters of a south Minneapolis bus stop on a cold January morning, the hood of a grey sweatshirt pulled over his thick dark hair. He unzips his black outer coat and look...
minnesotareformer.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:37 PM
For every ICE arrest that draws a crowd with cameras and whistles, there are an untold number happening quietly when no one is watching.
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🚨 BREAKING: MN clergy have successfully secured a meeting with Target CEO Brian Cornell!
🔊 We’re glad Cornell agreed to meet. But real leadership means action. We’ll keep organizing until Target uses its power to protect its workers, its customers, and communities across our state.
#ICEOutOfMN
🔊 We’re glad Cornell agreed to meet. But real leadership means action. We’ll keep organizing until Target uses its power to protect its workers, its customers, and communities across our state.
#ICEOutOfMN
January 16, 2026 at 4:33 AM
🚨 BREAKING: MN clergy have successfully secured a meeting with Target CEO Brian Cornell!
🔊 We’re glad Cornell agreed to meet. But real leadership means action. We’ll keep organizing until Target uses its power to protect its workers, its customers, and communities across our state.
#ICEOutOfMN
🔊 We’re glad Cornell agreed to meet. But real leadership means action. We’ll keep organizing until Target uses its power to protect its workers, its customers, and communities across our state.
#ICEOutOfMN
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January 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Corporate leaders in Minnesota stay silent amid ICE raids. Why?
Me: Profit over moral compass.
www.marketplace.org/episode/2026...
Me: Profit over moral compass.
www.marketplace.org/episode/2026...
Corporate leaders in Minnesota stay silent amid ICE raids. Why?
Minnesota is home to more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies, yet few executives have spoken out against immigration crackdowns.
www.marketplace.org
January 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Corporate leaders in Minnesota stay silent amid ICE raids. Why?
Me: Profit over moral compass.
www.marketplace.org/episode/2026...
Me: Profit over moral compass.
www.marketplace.org/episode/2026...