Javen Swanson 🏳️🌈
@javenswanson.com
He/him. Building power by organizing money with ISAIAH and Faith in Minnesota. Ex-pastor. Committed to queer liberation and immigration justice. Talented with spreadsheets. All posts are my own.
Related data point: Bernie Sanders is the most popular politician in the United States.
September 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Related data point: Bernie Sanders is the most popular politician in the United States.
We should be so lucky! (Screenshot from www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/n...)
June 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We should be so lucky! (Screenshot from www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/n...)
Even got a shout-out in the Strib.
![Edwin and Ricardo Torres DeSantiago, 32 and 33, both of Minnetonka, were among the attendees wearing black buttons with the letters "LFG" in white with the initials "MH" in a red heart. When the DFL won a trifecta in 2022 to control the Minnesota government, Melissa Hortman exclaimed, "Let's [expletive] go!" explained Edwin Torres DeSantiago, who works in DFL campaigns.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:g5e5yh7azzn5sjfqvmsvo6rq/bafkreiafdek7u3oe5di6dnqxdarczyg7yola76vqlxm4efsluj4jeda5hi@jpeg)
June 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Even got a shout-out in the Strib.
“Ideological flexibility,” or what some might call “extreme hypocrisy.” But what else is new.
June 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“Ideological flexibility,” or what some might call “extreme hypocrisy.” But what else is new.
I held it together at tonight’s vigil until the brass ensemble from the Minnesota Orchestra started playing Amazing Grace and the crowd spontaneously joined in singing 💔 It was good to be with others tonight, lighting candles, sharing hugs, and petting golden retrievers.
June 19, 2025 at 2:49 AM
I held it together at tonight’s vigil until the brass ensemble from the Minnesota Orchestra started playing Amazing Grace and the crowd spontaneously joined in singing 💔 It was good to be with others tonight, lighting candles, sharing hugs, and petting golden retrievers.
We grabbed dinner last night at Taco Taxi and tasty pastries afterward at Panadería San Miguel. 10/10 would recommend.
June 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
We grabbed dinner last night at Taco Taxi and tasty pastries afterward at Panadería San Miguel. 10/10 would recommend.
Target vs. Costco stock prices since Target abandoned its DEI initiatives and Costco doubled down on theirs. It's almost as though DEI is good for business 🤔
May 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Target vs. Costco stock prices since Target abandoned its DEI initiatives and Costco doubled down on theirs. It's almost as though DEI is good for business 🤔
Here’s the story of Manuel, a construction worker from St. Paul, who takes pride in his work and proudly pays his taxes. He suffered a back injury on the job in 2024 and is the primary caregiver for his nephew, Gabriel. Republicans would like to take his healthcare away. 3/4
May 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Here’s the story of Manuel, a construction worker from St. Paul, who takes pride in his work and proudly pays his taxes. He suffered a back injury on the job in 2024 and is the primary caregiver for his nephew, Gabriel. Republicans would like to take his healthcare away. 3/4
Here’s the story of Gabby, a factory worker from Owatonna, where she’s lived for 24 years. She is diabetic, has struggled to afford insulin, lost a limb to the disease, and now, finally, has access to the healthcare she needs through MinnesotaCare. Republicans would like to take that away. 2/4
May 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Here’s the story of Gabby, a factory worker from Owatonna, where she’s lived for 24 years. She is diabetic, has struggled to afford insulin, lost a limb to the disease, and now, finally, has access to the healthcare she needs through MinnesotaCare. Republicans would like to take that away. 2/4
I imagine the Trump administration’s biggest problem with Y Tu Mamá También would be that super hot Gael-Diego kiss.
May 5, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I imagine the Trump administration’s biggest problem with Y Tu Mamá También would be that super hot Gael-Diego kiss.
@metrotransitmn.bsky.social Not sure why you didn’t think to run three-car trains today. Completely full trains headed to the Capitol, no room for more, so we’ll wait for the next one, I guess?
April 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
@metrotransitmn.bsky.social Not sure why you didn’t think to run three-car trains today. Completely full trains headed to the Capitol, no room for more, so we’ll wait for the next one, I guess?
Hell yes: "Rather than addressing harms against them, this legislation adds to the bullying that trans youth face daily, doubling down on the false message that there is something wrong with youth who practice integrity by living according to their God-given gender identity." @obyballinger.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Hell yes: "Rather than addressing harms against them, this legislation adds to the bullying that trans youth face daily, doubling down on the false message that there is something wrong with youth who practice integrity by living according to their God-given gender identity." @obyballinger.com
If you knew the answer wouldn’t be, “Sorry, there’s no money for that,” what would YOU like to see fully funded to improve your life or the lives of people you love? We can have nice things! There’s more than enough money to go around. #TaxTheRich #FundOurFutures #mnleg
February 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
If you knew the answer wouldn’t be, “Sorry, there’s no money for that,” what would YOU like to see fully funded to improve your life or the lives of people you love? We can have nice things! There’s more than enough money to go around. #TaxTheRich #FundOurFutures #mnleg
Had a great visit with Rep. Samakab Hussein to talk about what’s at stake for our communities. While the federal government pushes tax breaks for the wealthy, we need strong state investments in housing, healthcare, childcare, and more. No more giveaways to corporations! #FundOurFuture #mnleg
February 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Had a great visit with Rep. Samakab Hussein to talk about what’s at stake for our communities. While the federal government pushes tax breaks for the wealthy, we need strong state investments in housing, healthcare, childcare, and more. No more giveaways to corporations! #FundOurFuture #mnleg
Tonight, I light this candle for Sam Nordquist—for his life, his dreams, and the future he should have had. He deserved safety and love, not the unspeakable cruelty he endured. But he is not forgotten. His name, his light, and his truth live on. Rest in power, Sam. #JusticeForSam
February 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Tonight, I light this candle for Sam Nordquist—for his life, his dreams, and the future he should have had. He deserved safety and love, not the unspeakable cruelty he endured. But he is not forgotten. His name, his light, and his truth live on. Rest in power, Sam. #JusticeForSam
At #UnidosDayAtTheCapitol with friends from my church and hundreds of others from around the state, calling on our legislators to defend the wins of the past two years and continue fighting to protect our undocumented neighbors.
February 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
At #UnidosDayAtTheCapitol with friends from my church and hundreds of others from around the state, calling on our legislators to defend the wins of the past two years and continue fighting to protect our undocumented neighbors.
Christopher Wray obeying in advance.
December 11, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Christopher Wray obeying in advance.
Running through downtown Minneapolis in red undies on a Saturday in December is certainly one way to challenge stigma and spark conversations about HIV! The #RedUndieRun supports The Aliveness Project’s work to raise awareness and empower those living with HIV. Proud to run for an AIDS-free future.
December 8, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Running through downtown Minneapolis in red undies on a Saturday in December is certainly one way to challenge stigma and spark conversations about HIV! The #RedUndieRun supports The Aliveness Project’s work to raise awareness and empower those living with HIV. Proud to run for an AIDS-free future.
Rep. Angie Craig is doing the right thing--the second time around, at least.
November 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Rep. Angie Craig is doing the right thing--the second time around, at least.
This is a very important book. It takes an hour or two to read but I know I’ll be referring to it over and over again in the next several years.
November 14, 2024 at 1:59 AM
This is a very important book. It takes an hour or two to read but I know I’ll be referring to it over and over again in the next several years.