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she/her. Coffee every morning. Mom. ID. Happily crossed the river from Mpls to St Paul. Tries, fail’s, tries again to live hope as a discipline-M Kaba
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Alderman Sigcho-Lopez was right to call out Pritzker today about the state police arresting protesters. Pritzker responded that the state police are protecting protesters, and that just isn't true. State cops have arrested and brutalized protesters to facilitate ICE operations. That's reality.
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Alderman Sigcho-Lopez was right to call out Pritzker today about the state police arresting protesters. Pritzker responded that the state police are protecting protesters, and that just isn't true. State cops have arrested and brutalized protesters to facilitate ICE operations. That's reality.
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I reached out to federal delegation to get some answers on this project. It’s a surprise and a very unwelcome one.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
From a St Paul Dept of Safety and Inspections email: construction permit for a new $11m CBP building construction permit at 670 Bayfield Street next to the downtown StP airport. Note location right near the runways. "Great" place to deport from! @mollycoleman.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I reached out to federal delegation to get some answers on this project. It’s a surprise and a very unwelcome one.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
No home for ICE and CBP in Saint Paul.
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The reason why I'm so angry has a lot to do with the lives that will be lost — people are absolutely going to die as a direct result of Senate Democrats folding on health care. It also has a lot to do with the suffering that was endured — people were struggling to get by without food assistance. 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The reason why I'm so angry has a lot to do with the lives that will be lost — people are absolutely going to die as a direct result of Senate Democrats folding on health care. It also has a lot to do with the suffering that was endured — people were struggling to get by without food assistance. 🧵
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I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:
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The right cannot be "fixed." It must be defeated. The same is true of Dems like Schumer. They cannot be cajoled into serving a better set of interests. They are constitutionally incapable, and what's more, they don't want to. We aren't part of their priority set.
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
The right cannot be "fixed." It must be defeated. The same is true of Dems like Schumer. They cannot be cajoled into serving a better set of interests. They are constitutionally incapable, and what's more, they don't want to. We aren't part of their priority set.
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The 1930s taught us what appeasement gets you: a stronger enemy and a weaker democracy. Some of today’s Dems still haven’t learned it. You don’t bargain with extremists holding people’s livelihoods hostage. You hold the damn line. #HistoryRepeats
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The 1930s taught us what appeasement gets you: a stronger enemy and a weaker democracy. Some of today’s Dems still haven’t learned it. You don’t bargain with extremists holding people’s livelihoods hostage. You hold the damn line. #HistoryRepeats
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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I know quite a few comrades on the ACA exchange. I used to be on the exchange for years. A doubling or tripling of premium costs will be a death sentence for people who NEED HEALTH INSURANCE to survive. PERIOD.
We've heard Democrats say as much for WEEKS. So what the hell??????
We've heard Democrats say as much for WEEKS. So what the hell??????
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I know quite a few comrades on the ACA exchange. I used to be on the exchange for years. A doubling or tripling of premium costs will be a death sentence for people who NEED HEALTH INSURANCE to survive. PERIOD.
We've heard Democrats say as much for WEEKS. So what the hell??????
We've heard Democrats say as much for WEEKS. So what the hell??????
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This is a very good sign about his understanding of what good governance involves
Khan's appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
Lina Khan to co-chair NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team | TechCrunch
Khan's appointment sends a message to the tech industry, whose most powerful players have already been critical of Mamdani, a Democratic socialist.
techcrunch.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
This is a very good sign about his understanding of what good governance involves
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CONFIRMED: Georgia Democrats have won their first statewide elections for non-federal offices since *2006.*
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
CONFIRMED: Georgia Democrats have won their first statewide elections for non-federal offices since *2006.*
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
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It hasn't sunk in to folks yet how truly remarkable it is that Mamdani won. It's absolutely incredible.
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It hasn't sunk in to folks yet how truly remarkable it is that Mamdani won. It's absolutely incredible.
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There are more of us than there are of them.
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There are more of us than there are of them.
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Big day at U.S. District Court in D.C. where Sean Dunn, the D.C. Sandwich Guy, is on trial for misdemeanor assault of a federal officer.
Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore is on the stand narrating surveillance video of the sammie toss.
'Now he’s struck me with the sandwich,' Lairmore says.
Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore is on the stand narrating surveillance video of the sammie toss.
'Now he’s struck me with the sandwich,' Lairmore says.
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Big day at U.S. District Court in D.C. where Sean Dunn, the D.C. Sandwich Guy, is on trial for misdemeanor assault of a federal officer.
Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore is on the stand narrating surveillance video of the sammie toss.
'Now he’s struck me with the sandwich,' Lairmore says.
Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore is on the stand narrating surveillance video of the sammie toss.
'Now he’s struck me with the sandwich,' Lairmore says.
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It's publication day for Read This When Things Fall Apart! So grateful to our contributors and to @akpress.org for making this book a reality. This is a strange time to be promoting a book, but I believe it's a text that has the potential to help us right now. Please get yourself a copy. ❤️
Read This When Things Fall Apart: Letters to Activists in Crisis
Letters to Activists in Crisis
bookshop.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It's publication day for Read This When Things Fall Apart! So grateful to our contributors and to @akpress.org for making this book a reality. This is a strange time to be promoting a book, but I believe it's a text that has the potential to help us right now. Please get yourself a copy. ❤️
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Elaine Welteroth, former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue and youngest editor of Condé Nast ever, and the 2nd African American to hold this position, changed Teen Vogue to be more politically conscious.
Traffic to TeenVogue.com: 2.7M to 9.2M visitors a year, print subscriptions jumped 535%
Traffic to TeenVogue.com: 2.7M to 9.2M visitors a year, print subscriptions jumped 535%
Ex-Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth: ‘The headlines implied I was a token black hire’
Welteroth was just 29 when Anna Wintour made her editor-in-chief. Months later, the magazine shut down. What did she do next?
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
thank you for all the support; the statement from our union is now live here with some more reporting.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
now that this is public I can confirm that the majority of today’s layoffs were women of color. there are no longer any Black women working at Teen Vogue.
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If you’re in the Edgewater/Rogers Park area, we need people with their whistles on visibly out on patrol. Even if it’s just a walk on your lunch break or while you walk your dog, it matters. This is an all hands on deck day. Whatever you can do. ICE is heavily present in the area. Hope I see you.
November 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
If you’re in the Edgewater/Rogers Park area, we need people with their whistles on visibly out on patrol. Even if it’s just a walk on your lunch break or while you walk your dog, it matters. This is an all hands on deck day. Whatever you can do. ICE is heavily present in the area. Hope I see you.
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Out on patrol. ICE very active on the far North Side including Edgewater and Lincoln Square. Multiple abductions. Vulnerable folks should get off the street if they can. Street vendors should be bought out, landscapers warned. If you’re in Chicago and you’re not ICE watch trained, pls get trained.
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Out on patrol. ICE very active on the far North Side including Edgewater and Lincoln Square. Multiple abductions. Vulnerable folks should get off the street if they can. Street vendors should be bought out, landscapers warned. If you’re in Chicago and you’re not ICE watch trained, pls get trained.
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Neighbors! Have you been hoping to run your own whistle training in your neighborhood or on your block?!
A group of organizers has set up a resource website, including links to the scenarios the Mpls trainings have used.
If you’re running trainings and needs whistles, DM us!
bit.ly/mnresponse
A group of organizers has set up a resource website, including links to the scenarios the Mpls trainings have used.
If you’re running trainings and needs whistles, DM us!
bit.ly/mnresponse
Proton Drive
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November 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Neighbors! Have you been hoping to run your own whistle training in your neighborhood or on your block?!
A group of organizers has set up a resource website, including links to the scenarios the Mpls trainings have used.
If you’re running trainings and needs whistles, DM us!
bit.ly/mnresponse
A group of organizers has set up a resource website, including links to the scenarios the Mpls trainings have used.
If you’re running trainings and needs whistles, DM us!
bit.ly/mnresponse
Thanks to everyone who came out today!
Saint Paul, come get a whistle, practice, and map community defense and care! 🧵1/2
November 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out today!
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Come out today (Saturday!) at 2pm St Paul!
Saint Paul, come get a whistle, practice, and map community defense and care! 🧵1/2
November 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Come out today (Saturday!) at 2pm St Paul!
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South Minneapolis! Here’s another chance for this weekend.
October 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
South Minneapolis! Here’s another chance for this weekend.
Saint Paul, come get a whistle, practice, and map community defense and care! 🧵1/2
October 30, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Saint Paul, come get a whistle, practice, and map community defense and care! 🧵1/2
Here’s an adaptation of Pilsen’s combined English/Spanish whistle zine that I edited in order to add Monarca’s Rapid Response phone number. You should be able to download it without any account or log in required. It’s a one page PDF that you fold-no cutting needed. drive.proton.me/urls/T1DMRKM...
Proton Drive
Securely store, share, and access your important files and photos. Anytime, anywhere.
drive.proton.me
October 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Here’s an adaptation of Pilsen’s combined English/Spanish whistle zine that I edited in order to add Monarca’s Rapid Response phone number. You should be able to download it without any account or log in required. It’s a one page PDF that you fold-no cutting needed. drive.proton.me/urls/T1DMRKM...
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We’re aware ICE and other federal agents are in the Twin Cities ahead of Kristi Noem’s speech today. Though we’re not aware of planned enforcement activity, I share your concerns. Reminder SPPD will not participate in immigration enforcement.
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
October 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We’re aware ICE and other federal agents are in the Twin Cities ahead of Kristi Noem’s speech today. Though we’re not aware of planned enforcement activity, I share your concerns. Reminder SPPD will not participate in immigration enforcement.
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources