So I'm an abolitionist & think we should work for a world without jails. When we point out elite impunity, the question is why ARE there jails if you don't have to go to them if you're rich & powerful, & they're just filled with people without resources.
Native Americans have worked hard for decades to counter the stereotypes perpetuated in old movies and television shows about the American West. Now a new generation of Native technology experts worry that artificial intelligence is eroding that work.
Raid happening six blocks from the school that I’m currently patrolling. ICE hasn’t left, I don’t think they’re planning on leaving, and this sure as shit isn’t over.
Biked by the Whipple building today. Cars with masked feds were still coming and going every few minutes. On a Sunday. What was this drawdown Homan was talking about?
it’s still abolish ICE baby, it’s always abolish ICE
tom homan is a bitch
It’s ICE and CBP hiding their identities, not everyday Minnesotans outside with their whistles and their neighbors saying, “Fuck ICE!” with our whole chests!
Don’t forget the kids who weren’t lucky enough to have a cute photo go viral to get people outraged on their behalf. They ALL must be released.
I understand that elected officials can’t do everything, change everything, or take action on everything, but I am always infuriated when elected officials talk like they’re bystanders rather than people with enormous power and influence. You’re Governor of the state. Tell us what you can/will do.
And alone with my thoughts? Cruel punishment
Waiting for my meds to wear off so I can be sleepy when there's no one around to chat with like
Minneapolis -9 degrees Fahrenheit
People here are outside patrolling their neighborhoods in this, trying to keep their neighbors safe from lawless armed masked goons. Armed with whistles and vests, they are essentially fighting a war against their own government and its ethnic cleansing campaign.
We are open: please wait for us to unlock the door. Thank you for your understanding
this is what it has come to for Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities
Note: Minnesota is full of great writers who need work. Stop putting your dudes on planes and start hiring local writers. I've now connected two folks. I can find you more.
*I do not want this work I have a syllabus to finish this ain't about me.
American Indian Movement logo and flag with black, yellow, white, and red stripes
American Indian Movement (AIM) patrol trucks have been spotted around NE and folks are flagging them as suspicious and giving them unwelcoming glances because they don’t know who they are. This is the AIM logo and flag, which you might see on their trucks. They are friends!
Guild member detained by ICE in Minnesota January 16, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Dylan Manshack, Comms | dmanshack@cwa-union.org | 202-445-4033 Member remains in ICE custody in Texas MINNEAPOLIS — On Friday, January 9, ICE arrested a member of our union, the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, TNG-CWA Local 37002, as part of Operation Metro Surge. While the circumstances of his arrest are not clear, we know he has been transferred to an ICE detention facility in El Paso, Texas, where he is awaiting action on his petition for habeas corpus. The Guild is not publicly identifying the member out of concern for his family’s safety, but he is a father, a husband, and a staff member at a Minneapolis non-profit organization. He is a steward in our union and an advocate for all workers. And he is one of dozens of Minnesota union members who have been detained in recent weeks. The Department of Homeland Security says it has made more than 2,000 arrests since the surge began in December, according to an MPR News report. But the agency has not provided details about the people arrested, such as how many were charged with a crime, how many face deportation, and how many were subsequently released. “The Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild stands with our member and his family as they face an uncertainty that is all too common in our state right now,” local president Nick Woltman said. “Like all Minnesota workers, our members deserve to feel safe in their communities both on and off the job.” “The detention of a Guild member in Minnesota amidst the chaos created by DHS is heartbreaking and infuriating,” said NewsGuild-CWA President Jon Schleuss. “My heart goes out to his family, who are now without their father and husband. As a union, we commit to fight for each other as stewards of our communities—especially in times as dark as this, while federal agents continue to target working families.” ALT TEXT CONTINUED IN NEXT POST
ICE has kidnapped one of my MN News Guild siblings
I repost this every time I see it now.
If America makes it through this, anyone who murmurs platitudes about "binding up the nation's wounds" must be drummed out of public life. They tried that after the first phase of the civil war, and it just led to where they are now. The cancer must be excised and destroyed. Nothing else will work.
Former USAF here who went through basic CBRN and got doused in the stuff.
When washing off afterwards, shower in cold water first. Warm water will not only open your pores to release any clinging tear gas but also reactivate the stuff. Having a second round in your shower is unpleasant.
Adding my 2¢…if you’re going to a protest (or just leaving the house in general at this point) keep a change of clothes/shoes & a towel to put over the seat in your car. This help you transfer less after the fact and save you from getting it on the car’s upholstery or, worse, in the air vents.
And if you're sharing URLs delete everything after the ? to reduce individual tracking or links back to your profile (like FB or insta)
(This should just be good practice in general)
They hate us so much but we love each other more
In general my rule is to not type anything into a phone or computer that I couldn't live with the feds reading. You can't encrypt your way out of user error, malicious or accidental.
If you are looking for a way to send support and love to Minneapolis
Security folklore of the morning is that no one should share URLs on Signal because it exposes IP addresses and people should use QR codes instead. Please don’t do this! QR codes are much less secure. If you’re concerned about link security, turn off link previews which you can do in Signal settings
They flashbanged a car full of kids. A car full of fucking kids.
i feel like few people understand how much restraint minnesotans are showing
a lot of people armed themselves after 2020. a lot.
An illustrated poster that says "Welcome to Minnesota" over some trees. Then there's a loon with laser eyes melting some ice that's sitting in a lake, and there's a banner that says "Our lakes may freeze in winter but our hearts are warm & we love our neighbors! Abolish ICE" There's also a cool fish sticking out of the o in abolish.
On my morning walk today I saw this one, which is one of my favs, on a power box. See many poster designs here: defend612.com/art/
My son is hope in these times. He is my perseverance. He is the goal.
It will be okay, because I will make it okay
A little boy smiles, it'll all be well
