Sara Koopman
@spaceforpeace.bsky.social
Feminist political geographer, peace studies prof (views my own), solidarity activist. #Colombia.
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Sara Koopman
@spaceforpeace.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Making Space for Peace in Contexts of ‘Non-war’ Violence: Challenging War-Peace Binaries Through Feminist, Spatio-Temporal, and Decolonial Approaches
Peace is often represented as a matter of time, as a political state that happens after war. This special issue contests this linear and binary view by giving an account of being and thinking betwe...
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🧵⬇️Check out the great papers in our new special issue of Geopolitics (29, 5: 2024): Making Space for Peace in Contexts of ‘Non-war’ Violence: Challenging War-Peace Binaries Through Feminist, Spatio-Temporal, & Decolonial Approaches doi.org/10.1080/1465...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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Overall, Minnesota union density is about 16%, while the national number is just below 10%. Unions matter.
January 26, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Overall, Minnesota union density is about 16%, while the national number is just below 10%. Unions matter.
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Patricia and Mark McCloskey brought weapons to a protest. They were honored as keynote speakers at the 2020 RNC.
January 26, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Patricia and Mark McCloskey brought weapons to a protest. They were honored as keynote speakers at the 2020 RNC.
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Ideas are silly and impossible and unrealistic until they're not
Germany's paper of record (not exactly a paragon of progressiveness) comes out in favor of boycotting the World Cup.
Fußball-WM 2026: Sollte der DFB über einen Boykott nachdenken?
Die Fußballwelt als Staffage: An Donald Trumps Politik wird auch die Weltmeisterschaft nichts ändern. Die Positionierung des DFB scheint klar.
www.faz.net
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Ideas are silly and impossible and unrealistic until they're not
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“The green dyed smoke suggests high toxicity to protesters, but the effect is more psychological.”
What's the deal with that scary-looking green gas ICE is using in Minneapolis?
There are toxic ingredients in all of this stuff, but looks may be deceiving.
www.motherjones.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
“The green dyed smoke suggests high toxicity to protesters, but the effect is more psychological.”
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Target is based in Minneapolis and ICE is using their stores.
Hilton is lodging ICE officers, and cut ties with a local operator who kicked ICE out.
And Enterprise is renting the cars that ICE uses in their raids.
Tell their CEOs to stop their cooperation: FreeDCproject.org/ice-out
Hilton is lodging ICE officers, and cut ties with a local operator who kicked ICE out.
And Enterprise is renting the cars that ICE uses in their raids.
Tell their CEOs to stop their cooperation: FreeDCproject.org/ice-out
January 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Target is based in Minneapolis and ICE is using their stores.
Hilton is lodging ICE officers, and cut ties with a local operator who kicked ICE out.
And Enterprise is renting the cars that ICE uses in their raids.
Tell their CEOs to stop their cooperation: FreeDCproject.org/ice-out
Hilton is lodging ICE officers, and cut ties with a local operator who kicked ICE out.
And Enterprise is renting the cars that ICE uses in their raids.
Tell their CEOs to stop their cooperation: FreeDCproject.org/ice-out
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Video of Alex Pretti reading final honors for a veteran he cared for at the VA.
Rest in Power 🇺🇸
Rest in Power 🇺🇸
January 25, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Video of Alex Pretti reading final honors for a veteran he cared for at the VA.
Rest in Power 🇺🇸
Rest in Power 🇺🇸
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I think one aspect of the importance of communication, trackers, & observers with cameras on the ground is that ICE/CBP haven't been able to do the 'fake black bloc' thing and throw Molotov cocktails through windows to create the illusion of violent protest.
Yes, I think they absolutely do that.
Yes, I think they absolutely do that.
January 26, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I think one aspect of the importance of communication, trackers, & observers with cameras on the ground is that ICE/CBP haven't been able to do the 'fake black bloc' thing and throw Molotov cocktails through windows to create the illusion of violent protest.
Yes, I think they absolutely do that.
Yes, I think they absolutely do that.
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Would be great to see his life and sacrifice acknowledged in some way at the AAG meeting in SF
@geographers.bsky.social
@geographers.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Would be great to see his life and sacrifice acknowledged in some way at the AAG meeting in SF
@geographers.bsky.social
@geographers.bsky.social
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This is a minor point perhaps, but it adds to the heartbreak.
The Univ of Minnesota is where I became a geographer and where I first became interested in migration studies.
You'd be surprised how many people involved in justice work are human geographers.
Que la tierra te sea leve, compañero 🔥
The Univ of Minnesota is where I became a geographer and where I first became interested in migration studies.
You'd be surprised how many people involved in justice work are human geographers.
Que la tierra te sea leve, compañero 🔥
Geographers, in case you missed this detail, Alex Pretti graduated from the Minnesota Geography department in 2011.
January 26, 2026 at 8:39 PM
This is a minor point perhaps, but it adds to the heartbreak.
The Univ of Minnesota is where I became a geographer and where I first became interested in migration studies.
You'd be surprised how many people involved in justice work are human geographers.
Que la tierra te sea leve, compañero 🔥
The Univ of Minnesota is where I became a geographer and where I first became interested in migration studies.
You'd be surprised how many people involved in justice work are human geographers.
Que la tierra te sea leve, compañero 🔥
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ICE shot another protester in Minneapolis, blowing off a piece of her hand with non-lethal ammo.
January 26, 2026 at 2:16 PM
ICE shot another protester in Minneapolis, blowing off a piece of her hand with non-lethal ammo.
Geographers, in case you missed this detail, Alex Pretti graduated from the Minnesota Geography department in 2011.
January 26, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Geographers, in case you missed this detail, Alex Pretti graduated from the Minnesota Geography department in 2011.
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There is no way in hell the United States under the Trump regime can host the World Cup in a few months.
They are murdering citizens in broad daylight, threatening war against NATO, and lawlessly kidnapping children and foreign heads of state.
The world has to organize a boycott. It’s not safe.
They are murdering citizens in broad daylight, threatening war against NATO, and lawlessly kidnapping children and foreign heads of state.
The world has to organize a boycott. It’s not safe.
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 AM
There is no way in hell the United States under the Trump regime can host the World Cup in a few months.
They are murdering citizens in broad daylight, threatening war against NATO, and lawlessly kidnapping children and foreign heads of state.
The world has to organize a boycott. It’s not safe.
They are murdering citizens in broad daylight, threatening war against NATO, and lawlessly kidnapping children and foreign heads of state.
The world has to organize a boycott. It’s not safe.
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ICE wants to use violence to stop us from exercising our constitutional rights.
Over the weekend, they murdered a man. Tonight, 87,000 new people (so far) will get trained to continue his work.
Join the No Kings coalition for a mass ICE Watch training:
Over the weekend, they murdered a man. Tonight, 87,000 new people (so far) will get trained to continue his work.
Join the No Kings coalition for a mass ICE Watch training:
TONIGHT: Join the mass call on documenting and recording law enforcement encounters. We’ll discuss how you can keep taking action as federal agents terrorize our communities. Using our constitutional right to document and record ICE & CBP is more important than ever: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
January 26, 2026 at 2:04 PM
ICE wants to use violence to stop us from exercising our constitutional rights.
Over the weekend, they murdered a man. Tonight, 87,000 new people (so far) will get trained to continue his work.
Join the No Kings coalition for a mass ICE Watch training:
Over the weekend, they murdered a man. Tonight, 87,000 new people (so far) will get trained to continue his work.
Join the No Kings coalition for a mass ICE Watch training:
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Two weeks ago this guy announced he was providing legal help to the agent who shot Renee Good. That's how quickly the winds are shifting.
pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
January 26, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Two weeks ago this guy announced he was providing legal help to the agent who shot Renee Good. That's how quickly the winds are shifting.
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I spent my morning putting this guide together from sources all over the place. Happy to hear from anyone with suggested inclusions, deletions, or edits. jdica@protonmail.com, or you can hit my DMs here.
Please share!
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The anti-ICE playbook for regular Americans
Every day actions to fight fascism in your community
losingmyperspicacity.beehiiv.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I spent my morning putting this guide together from sources all over the place. Happy to hear from anyone with suggested inclusions, deletions, or edits. jdica@protonmail.com, or you can hit my DMs here.
Please share!
Please share!
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The Minnesota civil resistance campaign has been remarkably successful:
- The GOP governor candidate dropped out
- Numerous DOJ officials resigned
- GOP members of Congress are speaking out; business feels pressure
- Noem has been relieved of operational responsibility
The campaign is winning.
- The GOP governor candidate dropped out
- Numerous DOJ officials resigned
- GOP members of Congress are speaking out; business feels pressure
- Noem has been relieved of operational responsibility
The campaign is winning.
January 26, 2026 at 4:19 PM
The Minnesota civil resistance campaign has been remarkably successful:
- The GOP governor candidate dropped out
- Numerous DOJ officials resigned
- GOP members of Congress are speaking out; business feels pressure
- Noem has been relieved of operational responsibility
The campaign is winning.
- The GOP governor candidate dropped out
- Numerous DOJ officials resigned
- GOP members of Congress are speaking out; business feels pressure
- Noem has been relieved of operational responsibility
The campaign is winning.
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Absolutely yes.
echoing the calls for people outside the US to pressure their country to boycott the Olympics and the World Cup
January 25, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Absolutely yes.
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We will need a Truth and Reconciliation Commission when these cruel, lawless people are out of office. They must be held accountable in order for our nation to heal.
January 25, 2026 at 1:10 AM
We will need a Truth and Reconciliation Commission when these cruel, lawless people are out of office. They must be held accountable in order for our nation to heal.
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And Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood is named for Wendell Phillips, a fervent abolitionist. He was once asked why he couldn't turn down the heat in his rhetoric: why are do you always have to be so firery? Phillips' reply: "Yes, I'm on fire--becuase I have mountains of ice to melt!"
Mountains of Ice
When you listen to the song you can hear below you might doubt me – but it is not a topical song written about recent events. It was written by Parlando alternative voice Dave Moore in 2014. Dave’s…
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January 24, 2026 at 11:27 PM
And Minneapolis' Phillips neighborhood is named for Wendell Phillips, a fervent abolitionist. He was once asked why he couldn't turn down the heat in his rhetoric: why are do you always have to be so firery? Phillips' reply: "Yes, I'm on fire--becuase I have mountains of ice to melt!"
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The first Minnesota murder, they refused to let a medical professional help the woman they shot. The second Minnesota murder, they simply shot the medical professional.
January 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM
The first Minnesota murder, they refused to let a medical professional help the woman they shot. The second Minnesota murder, they simply shot the medical professional.
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This is who the Whittier neighborhood in Minneapolis is named for
January 24, 2026 at 10:47 PM
This is who the Whittier neighborhood in Minneapolis is named for
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Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
January 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Van Hollen: "They really think the American people are stupid. I mean, we can all see the video. We saw the video with Renee Good. We saw the video with Alex Pretti. The real domestic terrorists are in the White House right now."
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We are observers, not protestors. We show up to document and film the atrocities ICE is committing. Using 5 year olds as bait. Kidnapping senior citizens. Breaking down doors without warrants. Murdering poets and nurses. Media has all of that information because *observers* were there to document it
January 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM
We are observers, not protestors. We show up to document and film the atrocities ICE is committing. Using 5 year olds as bait. Kidnapping senior citizens. Breaking down doors without warrants. Murdering poets and nurses. Media has all of that information because *observers* were there to document it
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