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It bothers me that there are still 200 of you left who liked this masturbatory screed of how “We should be uniting and ppl should be nice to me!”
The Democrats as a party have utterly failed to meet this moment, the past moments, and all the moments to come. That’s the truth, Simon.
The Democrats as a party have utterly failed to meet this moment, the past moments, and all the moments to come. That’s the truth, Simon.
I've noted that some folks are not happy with this campaign. But all I'll say is there has been lots of criticism about Ds not meeting the moment. The DFL has put together a real program and is working to meet the moment. It's a program other state parties can learn from as these tactics spread 1/
I've launched a campaign to raise money for the Democratic Party of Minnesota (@dfl.org) to help them combat ICE's lawless assault. MN Dem Chair Richard Carlbom joined me for the kickoff. Learn more, donate, and let's rally for the courageous people of Minnesota, together! 👇
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January 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM
It bothers me that there are still 200 of you left who liked this masturbatory screed of how “We should be uniting and ppl should be nice to me!”
The Democrats as a party have utterly failed to meet this moment, the past moments, and all the moments to come. That’s the truth, Simon.
The Democrats as a party have utterly failed to meet this moment, the past moments, and all the moments to come. That’s the truth, Simon.
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MN DFL has refused on *multiple occasions* to provide sufficient translators for caucusing and other party functions. The DFL has been more than happy to overlook Somali and Latine Minneapolis residents for YEARS.
I would like to remind people that the reason Minneapolis caucuses had translators is ilhan, not the dfl.
January 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
MN DFL has refused on *multiple occasions* to provide sufficient translators for caucusing and other party functions. The DFL has been more than happy to overlook Somali and Latine Minneapolis residents for YEARS.
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A group of 6 families are coordinating transportation, groceries, rent & utilities for 60+ Folwell families in South Minneapolis (this number grows daily). Most of the students have now shifted to e-learning. Please help our neighbors who are impacted by immigration enforcement.
gofund.me/21bb0eb2c
gofund.me/21bb0eb2c
Donate to Help Our Community with Food and Rent Assistance, organized by Sean S
Our community is being threatened and people are afraid. This is a hyper-local… Sean S needs your support for Help Our Community with Food and Rent Assistance
gofund.me
January 17, 2026 at 5:21 PM
A group of 6 families are coordinating transportation, groceries, rent & utilities for 60+ Folwell families in South Minneapolis (this number grows daily). Most of the students have now shifted to e-learning. Please help our neighbors who are impacted by immigration enforcement.
gofund.me/21bb0eb2c
gofund.me/21bb0eb2c
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Sharing again for the midday crowd
Please help Natives in Minneapolis
Please help Natives in Minneapolis
‼️Our relatives cannot shelter safely outside due to ICE escalation. MIWRC offers a culturally grounded low-barrier sanctuary; services, warmth, food, safety, & support obtaining tribal ID’s/documents.
This is survival. This is sovereignty. We take care of us.
Help here: bit.ly/Healinglight
This is survival. This is sovereignty. We take care of us.
Help here: bit.ly/Healinglight
January 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Sharing again for the midday crowd
Please help Natives in Minneapolis
Please help Natives in Minneapolis
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The DFL is not meeting the moment! That’s why we are criticizing you and the DFL!
Criticizing me/DFL for attempting to meet the moment in this time of national crisis is divisive and counter-productive. We should be cheering one another on, encouraging each other to reach higher. I'm stepping up for Minnesota in this way for this is what I do; and I'm proud to be doing it. 3/
January 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
The DFL is not meeting the moment! That’s why we are criticizing you and the DFL!
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Most of us are people actually involved in the community in MN not "Russian/GOP trolls"
The DFL is much closer to being GOP than actual people who are tired of Dems being useless, especially with everything MN is dealing with.
The DFL is much closer to being GOP than actual people who are tired of Dems being useless, especially with everything MN is dealing with.
Yes, the campaign attacking this work is clearly mostly inauthentic accounts. These kinds of swarms are common on Twitter. Never experienced it here on Bluesky before.
In a time of crisis we all need to do our part. This is what I do, and am proud of our contribution 4/
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In a time of crisis we all need to do our part. This is what I do, and am proud of our contribution 4/
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The more I read those critics the more I think they are GOP/ Russian trolls. Who ever they are the agenda seems to dissuade us from creating any sense of unity. And to instil a sense of distrust of any dem leader. This approach worked in 2024. They’re doing it again. I say ignore and block.
January 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Most of us are people actually involved in the community in MN not "Russian/GOP trolls"
The DFL is much closer to being GOP than actual people who are tired of Dems being useless, especially with everything MN is dealing with.
The DFL is much closer to being GOP than actual people who are tired of Dems being useless, especially with everything MN is dealing with.
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here is a hyperlocal fundraiser FROM NEIGHBORS for their elementary school families affected by ICE terror in North Minneapolis: www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
January 17, 2026 at 4:08 AM
here is a hyperlocal fundraiser FROM NEIGHBORS for their elementary school families affected by ICE terror in North Minneapolis: www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
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For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.
Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.
www.ms.now
January 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
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am I "falling for the bait" or am I "having a proportionate and reasonable reaction to a racially motivated pogrom being carried out against my neighbors" can someone please help me figure that out
January 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
am I "falling for the bait" or am I "having a proportionate and reasonable reaction to a racially motivated pogrom being carried out against my neighbors" can someone please help me figure that out
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Why are your neighbors in LA still getting snatched then? I'm friends with LA people and they've been getting snatched at wild rates.
January 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Why are your neighbors in LA still getting snatched then? I'm friends with LA people and they've been getting snatched at wild rates.
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Nurse: "I feel like in Minneapolis I'm a sitting duck. I don't feel safe at home. I don't feel safe at work. Kids aren't safe at school. I was born in Minneapolis and I'm scared out of my mind because I'm not white."
January 15, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Nurse: "I feel like in Minneapolis I'm a sitting duck. I don't feel safe at home. I don't feel safe at work. Kids aren't safe at school. I was born in Minneapolis and I'm scared out of my mind because I'm not white."
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the federal government agents flash-banged & tear-gassed a car full of children last night leading to a 6 month old baby needing CPR
anything you’re doing to offer the people of minnesota protection from this beyond videos, finger waving & polite posting to donald trump?
anything you’re doing to offer the people of minnesota protection from this beyond videos, finger waving & polite posting to donald trump?
Minnesota will remain an island of decency, of justice, of community, and of peace.
January 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM
the federal government agents flash-banged & tear-gassed a car full of children last night leading to a 6 month old baby needing CPR
anything you’re doing to offer the people of minnesota protection from this beyond videos, finger waving & polite posting to donald trump?
anything you’re doing to offer the people of minnesota protection from this beyond videos, finger waving & polite posting to donald trump?
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The resolution passed unanimously, by the way. It is officially the city of minneapolis's stance that we need the governor to declare a state of emergency and impose a moratorium on evictions in the state.
I'm on edge because I spent my afternoon waiting to give public comment on the resolution to urge Walz for an eviction moratorium. I do not have any grace right now for journalists from the UK who want to lecture me about the importance of "telling the truth" when they can't even name our council.
January 15, 2026 at 10:52 PM
The resolution passed unanimously, by the way. It is officially the city of minneapolis's stance that we need the governor to declare a state of emergency and impose a moratorium on evictions in the state.
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Won’t someone please think of the poor landlords
Cecil Smith, MHA (landlord lobby), putting his argument against an eviction moratorium in the least palatable terms possible: "Chilling effects on capital flows to our market."
"Even this discussion is damaging our ability to attract resources for future development."
"Even this discussion is damaging our ability to attract resources for future development."
January 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Won’t someone please think of the poor landlords
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"Sure you and your neighbors are being shot by federal thugs, but think about the financing opportunities!"
Cecil Smith, MHA (landlord lobby), putting his argument against an eviction moratorium in the least palatable terms possible: "Chilling effects on capital flows to our market."
"Even this discussion is damaging our ability to attract resources for future development."
"Even this discussion is damaging our ability to attract resources for future development."
January 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
"Sure you and your neighbors are being shot by federal thugs, but think about the financing opportunities!"
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All that civic pride, all that good will, 3M, Medtronic, Target, Best Buy, all of them lost it. Not gonna darken their doorsteps ever again.
🚨 BREAKING: Over 100 clergy at Target HQ in Downtown Minneapolis demanding justice #ICEOutOfMN #ICEOutForGood #ReneeGood
🎶 “We can stay here all day, we shall not be moved. We are shopping elsewhere, we shall not be moved.”
🔗 Watch live: www.facebook.com/share/v/1ALf...
🎶 “We can stay here all day, we shall not be moved. We are shopping elsewhere, we shall not be moved.”
🔗 Watch live: www.facebook.com/share/v/1ALf...
January 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
All that civic pride, all that good will, 3M, Medtronic, Target, Best Buy, all of them lost it. Not gonna darken their doorsteps ever again.
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i don't really give a shit if consultants think being anti-ICE is "good messaging" or whatever when people are actively being shot, beat, gassed and jailed.
January 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
i don't really give a shit if consultants think being anti-ICE is "good messaging" or whatever when people are actively being shot, beat, gassed and jailed.
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Saying “be peaceful! Trump is just looking for an excuse to use violence!” is such a disgusting way to spit on the bodies of those who have already been killed and maimed by ICE.
January 15, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Saying “be peaceful! Trump is just looking for an excuse to use violence!” is such a disgusting way to spit on the bodies of those who have already been killed and maimed by ICE.
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We have council members like Chavez, Payne, Chughtai, & Wonsley who are on the front lines every single day.
Former mayors & council members like Rybak & Cashman are actively organizing & elevating the needs of the people on the ground.
Where the fuck is Frey? Is there a more pressing need?
Former mayors & council members like Rybak & Cashman are actively organizing & elevating the needs of the people on the ground.
Where the fuck is Frey? Is there a more pressing need?
January 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
We have council members like Chavez, Payne, Chughtai, & Wonsley who are on the front lines every single day.
Former mayors & council members like Rybak & Cashman are actively organizing & elevating the needs of the people on the ground.
Where the fuck is Frey? Is there a more pressing need?
Former mayors & council members like Rybak & Cashman are actively organizing & elevating the needs of the people on the ground.
Where the fuck is Frey? Is there a more pressing need?
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If that wasn’t cruel enough, ICE has now been terrorizing this community all night with tear gas. ICE needs to leave our City immediately. Follow official City channels for more updates.
January 15, 2026 at 4:34 AM
If that wasn’t cruel enough, ICE has now been terrorizing this community all night with tear gas. ICE needs to leave our City immediately. Follow official City channels for more updates.
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Protecting your neighbors from fascists who literally just shot someone in cold blood is not taking the bait. You absolutely fucking moron.
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Protecting your neighbors from fascists who literally just shot someone in cold blood is not taking the bait. You absolutely fucking moron.
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When someone on the left historicizes revolutionary or resistance movements in the 2010s as jumping from Occupy to Bernie without passing BLM or Standing Rock it's a pretty solid guarantee those people are going to have white settler politics and can not be trusted
This is a big reason movements like BLM very often aren’t considered resistance or left movements and it’s *constantly* reflected in our rhetoric.
people think that americans don't fight facism because they are just as racist and misogynistic and homophobic and ableist
aka; anyone who is not cis white straight dudes protesting rarely counts as anyone protesting
they literally do not see or recognize it when others are doing the work
aka; anyone who is not cis white straight dudes protesting rarely counts as anyone protesting
they literally do not see or recognize it when others are doing the work
January 14, 2026 at 7:25 PM
When someone on the left historicizes revolutionary or resistance movements in the 2010s as jumping from Occupy to Bernie without passing BLM or Standing Rock it's a pretty solid guarantee those people are going to have white settler politics and can not be trusted
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Even just a name can put in motion efforts that get someone released. If they're a citizen, we can get them jail support. If they're an immigrant, there are groups working overtime to file habeas petitions before they're whisked out of state. But it starts with a name.
If you see one, the most important thing to say is “WHAT’S YOUR NAME” because otherwise the person is gone for good, maybe. I witnessed one in an alley as the sole pursuit car, I was the only witness, I froze for a second and didn’t shout it in time, and the guy is just… gone now. I’ll never know.
January 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Even just a name can put in motion efforts that get someone released. If they're a citizen, we can get them jail support. If they're an immigrant, there are groups working overtime to file habeas petitions before they're whisked out of state. But it starts with a name.