RogueScholar
@roguescholareval.bsky.social
Program & Systems Change evaluation: science ed, food, health, enviro justice.
Here for thoughtful exchange, not max followers - I don't auto-follow back and DO block click farmers, OF/porn, fundraisers, sales, strangers who DM.
Here for thoughtful exchange, not max followers - I don't auto-follow back and DO block click farmers, OF/porn, fundraisers, sales, strangers who DM.
Another opportunity for folks to help Minneapolis. Already shared the Salt Cure Fund which will help to support restaurants and service industry workers. Minneapolis foundation is launching another to support other small businesses.
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/gran...
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/gran...
Minnesota Companies Mobilize $3.5 Million For Immediate Small Business Support
The Economic Response Fund will activate an initial $3.5 million through grants to established community organizations with deep experience in small business support.
www.minneapolisfoundation.org
February 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Another opportunity for folks to help Minneapolis. Already shared the Salt Cure Fund which will help to support restaurants and service industry workers. Minneapolis foundation is launching another to support other small businesses.
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/gran...
www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/gran...
Life for small largely immigrant-owned businesses on the street where Alex was murdered. 😢
What it’s like to dine inside Eat Street restaurants right now
You’ll find the food and hospitality one would expect from the Nicollet Avenue restaurants we know and love, with one caveat: Everyone is hurting.
www.startribune.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Life for small largely immigrant-owned businesses on the street where Alex was murdered. 😢
In order for me to write poetry that isn’t political
I must listen to the birds
and in order to hear the birds
the warplanes must be silent.
– Marwan Makhoul, Palestinian Poet
I must listen to the birds
and in order to hear the birds
the warplanes must be silent.
– Marwan Makhoul, Palestinian Poet
February 3, 2026 at 12:31 AM
In order for me to write poetry that isn’t political
I must listen to the birds
and in order to hear the birds
the warplanes must be silent.
– Marwan Makhoul, Palestinian Poet
I must listen to the birds
and in order to hear the birds
the warplanes must be silent.
– Marwan Makhoul, Palestinian Poet
@mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social - Preserve video from city cameras through the duration of ICE operations in our city. Our safety and ability to seek legal recourse should NOT depend on neighbors with phones. We paid for these systems (over our own objections) - use them to keep us safe!
January 31, 2026 at 5:44 PM
@mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social - Preserve video from city cameras through the duration of ICE operations in our city. Our safety and ability to seek legal recourse should NOT depend on neighbors with phones. We paid for these systems (over our own objections) - use them to keep us safe!
Is that too much to ask??
January 31, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Is that too much to ask??
Reposted by RogueScholar
January 30, 2026 at 7:24 PM
@adamserwer.bsky.social does a great job of conveying what's happening on the ground here in Minneapolis and how it feels - while also putting it in a larger context.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong
The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.
www.theatlantic.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:42 PM
@adamserwer.bsky.social does a great job of conveying what's happening on the ground here in Minneapolis and how it feels - while also putting it in a larger context.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Republican candidate in MN's governor's race, Chris Madel, exited the race on Jan. 26, saying he cannot support the national GOP’s “stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Republican candidate in MN's governor's race, Chris Madel, exited the race on Jan. 26, saying he cannot support the national GOP’s “stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
This is a long one - but a lot of important tips and history. If you read nothing else, remember:
"Empire can handle outrage. It has no defense against empathy at scale." - Jackie Summers
"Empire can handle outrage. It has no defense against empathy at scale." - Jackie Summers
If you choose to go out, you need more than vibes. You need a plan. This is about maximizing safety and impact. Not about looking brave on Instagram.
If you’re going out, your first job is coming home.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
If you’re going out, your first job is coming home.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Field Notes for a Cracking An Empire
How to stay alive when the fight arrives at your door.
substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:46 PM
This is a long one - but a lot of important tips and history. If you read nothing else, remember:
"Empire can handle outrage. It has no defense against empathy at scale." - Jackie Summers
"Empire can handle outrage. It has no defense against empathy at scale." - Jackie Summers
NRA and other 2nd amendment/gun rights advocacy organizations challenge federal statements on Alex Pretti's murder.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
NRA and pro-gun groups call for ‘full investigation’ into killing of Alex Pretti
Groups typically aligned with Trump call for investigation as NRA wades into the national dialogue
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
NRA and other 2nd amendment/gun rights advocacy organizations challenge federal statements on Alex Pretti's murder.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Begging journalists to learn the difference between a "tragedy" and a "travesty." Alex's murder was the latter. Say it.
January 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Begging journalists to learn the difference between a "tragedy" and a "travesty." Alex's murder was the latter. Say it.
Reposted by RogueScholar
There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
Ways to support the largely immigrant-owned businesses that line "Eat Street" where VA ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was murdered by ICE this morning.
beyondbeurreblanc.substack.com/p/support-ea...
beyondbeurreblanc.substack.com/p/support-ea...
Support Eat Street Right Now
Our restaurants need you.
beyondbeurreblanc.substack.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Ways to support the largely immigrant-owned businesses that line "Eat Street" where VA ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, was murdered by ICE this morning.
beyondbeurreblanc.substack.com/p/support-ea...
beyondbeurreblanc.substack.com/p/support-ea...
FOR FOLKS WHO SAW/REPOSTED INFO ABOUT A VIGIL TODAY - Mirac is regrouping given ongoing conflict in the area. The vigil may be relocated or postponed. Previously circulated flyer is no longer accurate.
January 24, 2026 at 6:05 PM
FOR FOLKS WHO SAW/REPOSTED INFO ABOUT A VIGIL TODAY - Mirac is regrouping given ongoing conflict in the area. The vigil may be relocated or postponed. Previously circulated flyer is no longer accurate.
watching @kare11.bsky.social for livestream but @guru-merc.bsky.social just showed a man who had been tackled to the ground saying he is not armed, unable to move, having trouble breathing LIFTED ONTO A PICKUP TRUCK AND TAKEN AWAY BY FEDERAL AGENTS. @kare11.bsky.social needs to cover that!
January 24, 2026 at 5:38 PM
watching @kare11.bsky.social for livestream but @guru-merc.bsky.social just showed a man who had been tackled to the ground saying he is not armed, unable to move, having trouble breathing LIFTED ONTO A PICKUP TRUCK AND TAKEN AWAY BY FEDERAL AGENTS. @kare11.bsky.social needs to cover that!
Livestream of coverage from the site - 1 reporter was pushed and then gassed by ICE agents AFTER identifying herself as press. Agents shown chasing people down the street, reported said at least 1 had been tackled to the ground but seems to be deescalating now.
www.kare11.com/video/news/l...
www.kare11.com/video/news/l...
LIVE | ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The city of Minneapolis said it is "aware" of reports of another shooting involving federal law enforcement on Saturday.
www.kare11.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Livestream of coverage from the site - 1 reporter was pushed and then gassed by ICE agents AFTER identifying herself as press. Agents shown chasing people down the street, reported said at least 1 had been tackled to the ground but seems to be deescalating now.
www.kare11.com/video/news/l...
www.kare11.com/video/news/l...
Another observer shot in Minneapolis.
***CONTENT WARNING: Vid shows the actual shooting***
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
***CONTENT WARNING: Vid shows the actual shooting***
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
From the Minneapolis community on Reddit: Another ICE murder in front of Glam Doll Donuts
Explore this post and more from the Minneapolis community
www.reddit.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Another observer shot in Minneapolis.
***CONTENT WARNING: Vid shows the actual shooting***
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
***CONTENT WARNING: Vid shows the actual shooting***
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
3 options to watch speakers/performances at the MN ICEOUT event tonight
Mercado Media
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2bI...
Fox9 is covering the speakers and performances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4l2...
Womens March Minnesota facebook stream
www.facebook.com/WomensMarchM...
Mercado Media
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2bI...
Fox9 is covering the speakers and performances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4l2...
Womens March Minnesota facebook stream
www.facebook.com/WomensMarchM...
ICE RAIDS DAY 53 - PROTEST AGAINST ICE CONTINUE - Minneapolis, MN
YouTube video by Mercado Media
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
3 options to watch speakers/performances at the MN ICEOUT event tonight
Mercado Media
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2bI...
Fox9 is covering the speakers and performances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4l2...
Womens March Minnesota facebook stream
www.facebook.com/WomensMarchM...
Mercado Media
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2bI...
Fox9 is covering the speakers and performances.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4l2...
Womens March Minnesota facebook stream
www.facebook.com/WomensMarchM...
January 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Interview with the woman you may have seen cut out of her car by ICE when she got trapped in the midst of their activity on her way to a doctor's appointment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlCp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlCp...
EXTENDED INTERVIEW: Woman dragged out of car by ICE agents speaks out
YouTube video by KARE 11
www.youtube.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Interview with the woman you may have seen cut out of her car by ICE when she got trapped in the midst of their activity on her way to a doctor's appointment.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlCp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlCp...
I think this story's getting out a bit beyond MN but it deserves a boost. They took a ****5 YEAR OLD**** from school and flew them to detention in Texas. "Worst of the worst." Right?
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
ICE detains 4 Columbia Heights students, including 5- and 10-year-olds sent to Texas
Columbia Heights Public Schools leaders addressed the ICE surge into the district, saying the community is "shattered."
bringmethenews.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:09 AM
I think this story's getting out a bit beyond MN but it deserves a boost. They took a ****5 YEAR OLD**** from school and flew them to detention in Texas. "Worst of the worst." Right?
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...