Rachel
@petersonrae.bsky.social
Minnesotan, millennial, mad woman.
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I am reminded of the near-constant incandescent howls of rage from conservatives when Michelle Obama helmed efforts to get healthier food in schools.
Rollins: "School lunches are next. A lot of schools don't even have an oven anymore. When I was growing up, lunch ladies were back there cooking meals on stoves. So how do we completely and fundamentally change the system to go back to where we're serving healthy whole foods to these kiddos?"
February 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I am reminded of the near-constant incandescent howls of rage from conservatives when Michelle Obama helmed efforts to get healthier food in schools.
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BREAKING: “in my 24th year of my quest to settle the planet Mars, I have just been informed of a basic fact of celestial mechanics.”
February 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
BREAKING: “in my 24th year of my quest to settle the planet Mars, I have just been informed of a basic fact of celestial mechanics.”
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ICE was busy this weekend. It’s not the time to let your guard down. There were multiple kidnappings in South Minneapolis yesterday, including in Powderhorn and Central. This morning, there was a kidnapping on East Lake Street. 1/
February 8, 2026 at 11:22 PM
ICE was busy this weekend. It’s not the time to let your guard down. There were multiple kidnappings in South Minneapolis yesterday, including in Powderhorn and Central. This morning, there was a kidnapping on East Lake Street. 1/
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I disagree with Congressman Gonzales that 5-year-old American citizen children are helped in any way by their kindergarten classmates being kisbnapped and disappeared by marked, armed thugs.
Gonzales on Liam Ramos and his family: "They're not gonna qualify for asylum. So what do you do with all the people that go through the process and do not qualify for asylum? You deport them. I understand that 5-year-old and it breaks my heart. I also think, what about that 5-year-old US citizen?"
February 8, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I disagree with Congressman Gonzales that 5-year-old American citizen children are helped in any way by their kindergarten classmates being kisbnapped and disappeared by marked, armed thugs.
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Today marks one month after federal immigration agents murdered Renee Good. We are still demanding justice and the firing of these rogue ICE agents. I will see you all today at Powderhorn Park for her public memorial.
Jason Chavez 1/
Jason Chavez 1/
February 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Today marks one month after federal immigration agents murdered Renee Good. We are still demanding justice and the firing of these rogue ICE agents. I will see you all today at Powderhorn Park for her public memorial.
Jason Chavez 1/
Jason Chavez 1/
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Trump's fascist goons are very much still terrorizing our community
After 6am this morning in Whittier, Minneapolis—FOUR BLOCKS from where Pretti was murdered.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
February 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Trump's fascist goons are very much still terrorizing our community
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This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
January 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
This is just insane. It’s only a matter of time before DHS kills another innocent person here.
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
(clip via MPR and @davidjbier.bsky.social on X)
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"If you go back in U.S. history to colonial times, immigration laws have been weaponized against certain groups—Japanese internment, Chinese Exclusion Act...this is a pattern of a white supremacist government under Democrats & Republicans" -Minneapolis ICE protester. LIVE NOW ⬇️
January 31, 2026 at 7:29 PM
"If you go back in U.S. history to colonial times, immigration laws have been weaponized against certain groups—Japanese internment, Chinese Exclusion Act...this is a pattern of a white supremacist government under Democrats & Republicans" -Minneapolis ICE protester. LIVE NOW ⬇️
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The adults in the family stopped going to work. Volunteers now drop off groceries. The only members of the household who go outside are nephews and nieces who catch the bus to school. However, they struggle to concentrate in class, worrying that ICE might return while they're gone.
Trapped inside: A Minnesota refugee family’s life on hold amid ICE arrests
A Minnesota refugee family has stopped leaving their home after visits from immigration agents, as a new federal operation begins re-examining refugee cases across the state. A judge has ordered a tem...
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January 29, 2026 at 11:03 PM
The adults in the family stopped going to work. Volunteers now drop off groceries. The only members of the household who go outside are nephews and nieces who catch the bus to school. However, they struggle to concentrate in class, worrying that ICE might return while they're gone.
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We finally got gun-control.
Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
January 27, 2026 at 5:47 PM
We finally got gun-control.
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Chuck Schumer's starting position should be as maximalist as possible -- complete abolition of ICE, resignations of Bovino, Homan, Noem and Miller, unmasking of all agents, and prosecution by state authorities of the murderers.
Don't start with what looks like a compromise half-measure.
Don't start with what looks like a compromise half-measure.
Majority of the country now wants to abolish and/or dismantle ICE and yet Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. told the caucus the message had to be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
Once again it looks like Schumer is about to choke after getting a massive opportunity.
So pathetic and weak.
Once again it looks like Schumer is about to choke after getting a massive opportunity.
So pathetic and weak.
Senate Democrats plot strategy as DHS standoff deepens heading into shutdown week
Two sources who were on a Democratic caucus strategy call Sunday said Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told the group the message must be to “restrain, reform and restrict ICE.”
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January 27, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Chuck Schumer's starting position should be as maximalist as possible -- complete abolition of ICE, resignations of Bovino, Homan, Noem and Miller, unmasking of all agents, and prosecution by state authorities of the murderers.
Don't start with what looks like a compromise half-measure.
Don't start with what looks like a compromise half-measure.
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That being said, I am so proud of Minneapolis. Our neighbors understand that this isn’t over until there are no more family separations. I will continue to see you all on the streets as we observe and protect our immigrant neighbors from ICE.
Jason Chavez 2/
Jason Chavez 2/
January 27, 2026 at 4:37 PM
That being said, I am so proud of Minneapolis. Our neighbors understand that this isn’t over until there are no more family separations. I will continue to see you all on the streets as we observe and protect our immigrant neighbors from ICE.
Jason Chavez 2/
Jason Chavez 2/
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The Republican Party.
January 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The Republican Party.
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BREAKING: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis tomorrow, an AP source says.
Border Patrol commander Bovino and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis
A federal judge is considering Minnesota’s challenge to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:54 PM
BREAKING: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis tomorrow, an AP source says.
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"They're calling Renee Good and Alex Pretti terrorists when they are actually trying to protect immigrants. Alex Pretti was actually trying to protect a woman. And the President calling him a criminal—he has no shame. We need justice in this country," Rep @RoKhannal tells us⬇️
January 26, 2026 at 11:14 PM
"They're calling Renee Good and Alex Pretti terrorists when they are actually trying to protect immigrants. Alex Pretti was actually trying to protect a woman. And the President calling him a criminal—he has no shame. We need justice in this country," Rep @RoKhannal tells us⬇️
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"This isn’t about immigration enforcement. This is straight-out fascism. ... They are using the mechanism of armed officers with masks who are beating up and killing citizens to create disruption, so they can use more force to eliminate the possibility they could be removed from office."
January 26, 2026 at 6:35 PM
"This isn’t about immigration enforcement. This is straight-out fascism. ... They are using the mechanism of armed officers with masks who are beating up and killing citizens to create disruption, so they can use more force to eliminate the possibility they could be removed from office."
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Dear neighbor,
There’s a ton of ICE activity today in South Minneapolis and across Phillips today. Please stay on alert and be careful.
We need folks to observe. Please continue to show up and when you do please bring a pair for safety.
Jason Chavez 1/
There’s a ton of ICE activity today in South Minneapolis and across Phillips today. Please stay on alert and be careful.
We need folks to observe. Please continue to show up and when you do please bring a pair for safety.
Jason Chavez 1/
January 26, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Dear neighbor,
There’s a ton of ICE activity today in South Minneapolis and across Phillips today. Please stay on alert and be careful.
We need folks to observe. Please continue to show up and when you do please bring a pair for safety.
Jason Chavez 1/
There’s a ton of ICE activity today in South Minneapolis and across Phillips today. Please stay on alert and be careful.
We need folks to observe. Please continue to show up and when you do please bring a pair for safety.
Jason Chavez 1/
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The Phillips neighborhoods are being targeted because it has the highest percent of residents who are not US Citizens. This fund will help feed, provide basic necessities and allow our immigrant neighbors to stay housed for 65+ families (and counting).
gofund.me/4eaa6ea75
gofund.me/4eaa6ea75
Donate to Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need, organized by Alexandria Gomez
We are a small collective of friends and community organizers working direct… Alexandria Gomez needs your support for Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need
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January 25, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The Phillips neighborhoods are being targeted because it has the highest percent of residents who are not US Citizens. This fund will help feed, provide basic necessities and allow our immigrant neighbors to stay housed for 65+ families (and counting).
gofund.me/4eaa6ea75
gofund.me/4eaa6ea75
Tell the Senate: Not a penny more for ICE brutality
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January 26, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Steph Curry on watching the protests from his hotel window: "In negative 10-degree weather. It was beautiful to see that turnout. That speaks to how important people felt to have their voice heard. In those elements and whatever streets outside our hotel, they were out, and it was amazing to watch."
January 26, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Steph Curry on watching the protests from his hotel window: "In negative 10-degree weather. It was beautiful to see that turnout. That speaks to how important people felt to have their voice heard. In those elements and whatever streets outside our hotel, they were out, and it was amazing to watch."
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Damn proud of Minnesota.
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Damn proud of Minnesota.
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On NPR on Friday, there was a story of a 4-year-old--an American citizen--who hasn't left her house since early December, not even to play in the yard. And her 8-year-old brother recently stopped going to school, too. Their father is undocumented, and the family doesn't want to risk him being taken.
January 26, 2026 at 3:47 AM
On NPR on Friday, there was a story of a 4-year-old--an American citizen--who hasn't left her house since early December, not even to play in the yard. And her 8-year-old brother recently stopped going to school, too. Their father is undocumented, and the family doesn't want to risk him being taken.
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Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Minnesota National Guard members have arrived at a federal building and were directed to distribute donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters. Guard members were issued reflective vests so they would not be mistaken for federal agents.