Michelle Ilia 🌷
@missrainbowpie.bsky.social
32. queer. autistic. minneapolis. multifandom mess. sci-fi nerd. avid reader. sometimes writer. HELP MINNESOTA: www.standwithminnesota.com
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• she/her
• queer
• autistic
• minneapolis
• multifandom mess
• sci-fi + crime + sitcoms
• multishipper mess
• jack&sam + mulder&scully
• banned books
• ursula k. le guin
• amanda tapping
• gillian anderson
• taylor swift
• art
• nature
• cooking
• cute animals
• activism
• fuck tr*mp
• she/her
• queer
• autistic
• minneapolis
• multifandom mess
• sci-fi + crime + sitcoms
• multishipper mess
• jack&sam + mulder&scully
• banned books
• ursula k. le guin
• amanda tapping
• gillian anderson
• taylor swift
• art
• nature
• cooking
• cute animals
• activism
• fuck tr*mp
Welcome new followers! Normally I post about a whole range of topics... But as a resident of south Minneapolis, my life is devoted to my community now. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming after we kick these fascists out of our city. 👊
In the 40s (!!!) today so I went for a gorgeous walk outside on my lunch break. I work right on the Mississippi 😍
February 13, 2026 at 10:58 PM
In the 40s (!!!) today so I went for a gorgeous walk outside on my lunch break. I work right on the Mississippi 😍
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The City of Minneapolis and Target Corporation are proud to present the first annual
ICE OUT 🧊🚫 EVICTION PARTY 🏠🔒
featuring
- bouncy houses 🤪
- housing bouncers 👮♂️
- Jacob Frey saying a swear (but with pride) ‼️
encampment bulldozing to follow (if weather permits)
ICE OUT 🧊🚫 EVICTION PARTY 🏠🔒
featuring
- bouncy houses 🤪
- housing bouncers 👮♂️
- Jacob Frey saying a swear (but with pride) ‼️
encampment bulldozing to follow (if weather permits)
oh FFS, maybe get them to throw some of that money into rent funds instead of a zip line
February 13, 2026 at 9:33 PM
The City of Minneapolis and Target Corporation are proud to present the first annual
ICE OUT 🧊🚫 EVICTION PARTY 🏠🔒
featuring
- bouncy houses 🤪
- housing bouncers 👮♂️
- Jacob Frey saying a swear (but with pride) ‼️
encampment bulldozing to follow (if weather permits)
ICE OUT 🧊🚫 EVICTION PARTY 🏠🔒
featuring
- bouncy houses 🤪
- housing bouncers 👮♂️
- Jacob Frey saying a swear (but with pride) ‼️
encampment bulldozing to follow (if weather permits)
When is someone — ANYONE — ✨better✨ going to announce their campaign to be Governor of MN?
February 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
When is someone — ANYONE — ✨better✨ going to announce their campaign to be Governor of MN?
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There are very few Democrats that I will not vote for: I voted for and ENDORSED Kamala Harris, for instance, in the last election.
Gavin Newsom is one of them. His election would be an active threat to transgender people, and I lay out the case in my piece.
Gavin Newsom is one of them. His election would be an active threat to transgender people, and I lay out the case in my piece.
February 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
There are very few Democrats that I will not vote for: I voted for and ENDORSED Kamala Harris, for instance, in the last election.
Gavin Newsom is one of them. His election would be an active threat to transgender people, and I lay out the case in my piece.
Gavin Newsom is one of them. His election would be an active threat to transgender people, and I lay out the case in my piece.
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There seems to be a lot of discussion about Gavin Newsom today.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
Why Transgender People Are Not Feeling Gavin Newsom
We have seen this song and dance before.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
There seems to be a lot of discussion about Gavin Newsom today.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
I helped my sweet little old Japanese lady resident with a computer problem yesterday, and todAY SHE MADE ME HOMEMADE SUSHI ASDFGHJKL IMMIGRANTS ARE *EVERYTHING* TO ME 😭❤️
February 13, 2026 at 12:58 AM
I helped my sweet little old Japanese lady resident with a computer problem yesterday, and todAY SHE MADE ME HOMEMADE SUSHI ASDFGHJKL IMMIGRANTS ARE *EVERYTHING* TO ME 😭❤️
Just booked another Puerto Rico trip for February 2027 because I need something to look forward to while we endure another year of this. Plus I kinda just wanna make Puerto Rico an annual winter trip anyway, San Juan is the BESTTT ❤️
February 12, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Just booked another Puerto Rico trip for February 2027 because I need something to look forward to while we endure another year of this. Plus I kinda just wanna make Puerto Rico an annual winter trip anyway, San Juan is the BESTTT ❤️
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People have been conditioned that all care labor has to happen inside the nuclear family/household and it’s somewhat taboo to ask for help to get laundry done or dishes or help with some cleaning or errands but distributing that labor around is good for everyone!
February 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
People have been conditioned that all care labor has to happen inside the nuclear family/household and it’s somewhat taboo to ask for help to get laundry done or dishes or help with some cleaning or errands but distributing that labor around is good for everyone!
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Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
February 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Over on threads someone just use ai;dr and we all need to adopt that right quick
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Elliot Payne on MPR right now: I'll believe it when I see it. I'll see you in the streets. We need restitution.
Stanning politicians is a mistake. But dammit @elliottpayne.org @jchavezmpls.bsky.social @ilhanmn.bsky.social make it really hard for me to stick to that. They have shown up for us.
Stanning politicians is a mistake. But dammit @elliottpayne.org @jchavezmpls.bsky.social @ilhanmn.bsky.social make it really hard for me to stick to that. They have shown up for us.
February 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Elliot Payne on MPR right now: I'll believe it when I see it. I'll see you in the streets. We need restitution.
Stanning politicians is a mistake. But dammit @elliottpayne.org @jchavezmpls.bsky.social @ilhanmn.bsky.social make it really hard for me to stick to that. They have shown up for us.
Stanning politicians is a mistake. But dammit @elliottpayne.org @jchavezmpls.bsky.social @ilhanmn.bsky.social make it really hard for me to stick to that. They have shown up for us.
Once again, my city council member is saying what EVERY politician should be saying. Jason, I will never forget how you stepped up and fought for our state. I will follow you wherever you go. You'll always have my vote and support.
I am proud of you and our immigrant residents. Your resiliency, strength, and dedication have led to the announcement that “Operation Metro Surge” will end soon. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Once again, my city council member is saying what EVERY politician should be saying. Jason, I will never forget how you stepped up and fought for our state. I will follow you wherever you go. You'll always have my vote and support.
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I am proud of you and our immigrant residents. Your resiliency, strength, and dedication have led to the announcement that “Operation Metro Surge” will end soon. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I am proud of you and our immigrant residents. Your resiliency, strength, and dedication have led to the announcement that “Operation Metro Surge” will end soon. 1/
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Thursday! What a concept!
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Thursday! What a concept!
We won't stop fighting until our neighbors are returned to us and ICE is abolished. They underestimated MN. Do they think we'll just stop if they leave?
The immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ending, said Tom Homan, the border czar for President Donald Trump.
“I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” Homan said.
“I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” Homan said.
Border czar Tom Homan: Immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota coming to an end
Homan addressed reporters Thursday morning at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, the base for the ongoing federal immigration operation in Minnesota.
www.mprnews.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
We won't stop fighting until our neighbors are returned to us and ICE is abolished. They underestimated MN. Do they think we'll just stop if they leave?
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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.”
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I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
1/
February 11, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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/
My wife and I write little themed love notes to each other on the fridge because we're obnoxious 🥹
![A white board on a black fridge. The note on top in blue ink says "I don't know about you but I'm feeling 32! Everything's gonna be alright if you keep me next to you [heart drawing]." The note on the bottom in black ink says "I don't know about you but I'm feeling 38, everything sucks, but I found my soulmate [double heart drawing]. A magnet at the top says "happy wife happy life"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7i2hwsf5sdj4iww65t22jn4n/bafkreigei5hwmtqhfa2sp7hueyzojqrxjwhknvl6bbynml55a4zwob46a4@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 12:38 AM
My wife and I write little themed love notes to each other on the fridge because we're obnoxious 🥹
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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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Follow Abdiwak’s lead:
Every week, my wife and I choose what actions we're going to take to help our neighbors. With kids and work and all that, intentionality and rest are so important. Burnout helps no one.
February 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Follow Abdiwak’s lead:
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The pronoun labeler, which was by far the most useful labeler on the site, was deleted by its creator. But thanks to @ripperoni.com there’s a new one available. I highly recommend it. It’s a great way to share your pronouns or see someone else’s pronouns at a glance.
bsky.app/profile/pron...
bsky.app/profile/pron...
bsky.app
February 11, 2026 at 6:39 AM
The pronoun labeler, which was by far the most useful labeler on the site, was deleted by its creator. But thanks to @ripperoni.com there’s a new one available. I highly recommend it. It’s a great way to share your pronouns or see someone else’s pronouns at a glance.
bsky.app/profile/pron...
bsky.app/profile/pron...
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Tap someone in; tap out yourself.
If it’s ethical and safe to do so (as in you’re not gonna jeopardize people more vulnerable than you), change your role.
Let people help you. Let people do some care labor for you. Ask them to help you!! Don’t be too Minnesotan to get your care needs supported.
If it’s ethical and safe to do so (as in you’re not gonna jeopardize people more vulnerable than you), change your role.
Let people help you. Let people do some care labor for you. Ask them to help you!! Don’t be too Minnesotan to get your care needs supported.
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Tap someone in; tap out yourself.
If it’s ethical and safe to do so (as in you’re not gonna jeopardize people more vulnerable than you), change your role.
Let people help you. Let people do some care labor for you. Ask them to help you!! Don’t be too Minnesotan to get your care needs supported.
If it’s ethical and safe to do so (as in you’re not gonna jeopardize people more vulnerable than you), change your role.
Let people help you. Let people do some care labor for you. Ask them to help you!! Don’t be too Minnesotan to get your care needs supported.
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I’m seeing more and more Minneapolis/Minnesota people naming that they are burned out and I just hope people allow themselves to change their pacing from sprint to marathon or better yet, a relay.
Slow down if the alternative is you crashing out and not being able to do anything.
Slow down if the alternative is you crashing out and not being able to do anything.
February 11, 2026 at 4:42 AM
I’m seeing more and more Minneapolis/Minnesota people naming that they are burned out and I just hope people allow themselves to change their pacing from sprint to marathon or better yet, a relay.
Slow down if the alternative is you crashing out and not being able to do anything.
Slow down if the alternative is you crashing out and not being able to do anything.
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THE LIBRARIANS is now streaming on @pbs.org’s YouTube channel and app. Watch now and get engaged in the Freedom to Read movement in your community!
Watch now: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...
Watch now: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...
February 10, 2026 at 9:55 PM
THE LIBRARIANS is now streaming on @pbs.org’s YouTube channel and app. Watch now and get engaged in the Freedom to Read movement in your community!
Watch now: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...
Watch now: tinyurl.com/TheLibrarian...
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Just a shoutout to @jchavezmpls.bsky.social for just having outstanding constituent services and pounding the pavement to get folks' rent paid. He's one of the leaders who has really impressed me over the course of this occupation.
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Just a shoutout to @jchavezmpls.bsky.social for just having outstanding constituent services and pounding the pavement to get folks' rent paid. He's one of the leaders who has really impressed me over the course of this occupation.
Look at my city council member fundraising for mutual aid!!! He is setting an example for everyone else in office. Your representatives should be doing this too. Call them and demand better! Say "Jason Chavez is doing this for Minneapolis; why aren't you doing this for your constituents?"
I fucking love MINNESOTA. It only took an hour to keep these families housed. ❤️😭😭😭
February 11, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Look at my city council member fundraising for mutual aid!!! He is setting an example for everyone else in office. Your representatives should be doing this too. Call them and demand better! Say "Jason Chavez is doing this for Minneapolis; why aren't you doing this for your constituents?"