✨️Check out this amazing piece of ice art at the MN Capitol. It was commissioned by @commondefense.bsky.social, the nation's largest grassroots org of veterans, to call for justice for the victims of ICE and for the abolition of ICE here and everywhere. ✨️✨️🕯 #iceout #JusticeForRenee #justiceforalex

Trump is pouring gasoline on a fire that our communities are fighting to put out. Our service was about protection, not occupation. We didn't sign up for a political crackdown on our neighbors. The mission: → End the occupation → Protect our neighbors → Demand accountability

These fascist bootlickers will never win. I’m pissed for my congresswoman and also immensely proud of her for dealing with more shit than anyone ever should have to.

North Loop Minneapolis neighborhood vigil for Alex Pretti tonight.

Not reform. Not more training. Abolish ICE and prosecute these murderers!

50,000 Minnesotans marched in below zero weather because we know that we all do better when we all do better. The fascists have already lost, they just don’t realize it yet. ✊ #VetsAgainstTrump #AbolishICE #Minneapolis

If you can't take the cold, get the fuck out of Minnesota.

This is illegal.

The Speaker of the House said “ICE is doing what ICE is designed to do.” Abolishing is the floor. We also need prosecutions and impeachments.

The old constitutional order is gone, and we should be straightforward about that. It’s becoming obvious that, whatever else is on the reconstruction agenda, ICE abolition must be included. For goodness’ sake, Bill Kristol is in favor of it. Can you really not get there? trib.al/rPjQYKp

This is what patriotism looks like: protecting our neighbors and fighting fascism. Veterans and military family members are calling out for justice and an end to Trump’s war on our communities. Get involved at @commondefense.bsky.social

The Trump regime murdered Renee Nicole Good. Minneapolis came together last night to demand justice and show that we will not be intimidated into silence by fascists. Rest in Power Renee. ❤️✊

I saw the video, there is no justification for DHS agents shooting and killing a woman here in Minneapolis. This is exactly why ICE should not be in our communities! We must remain peaceful because Trump wants an excuse to escalate AND Minnesota must prosecute ICE for this.

Trump and his gestapo goons will find they will get no help Minnesotans. Ice belongs on our wintery lakes and rivers not terrorizing our communities and neighbors.

“This tragedy also underscores the grave risks created when troops are deployed domestically for political purposes. Escalating the domestic militarization of our cities will only put more troops at risk.”

All across the country veterans are fighting back for our democracy today and everyday! Thank a veteran by joining with us to fight authoritarianism, demand VA healthcare not be gutted, and abolish ICE! #NoCutsNoOccupations #VetsSayNo #VetsAgainstTrump

Watch our veterans respond to ICE assaulting and arresting a 20 year Air Force veteran:

Donald Trump is unleashing masked federal agents and military troops into our neighborhoods — dragging people off the streets, terrorizing families, and treating American communities like occupied zones. Congress has the power to stop this abuse of power.

Trump’s masked gestapo just shoved a Common Defense member and Air Force veteran to the ground and arrested him for peacefully protesting in Illinois. The lawlessness of this regime must end — and he must be released immediately!

When Democrats defend democracy, we are protecting not only its legal and moral infrastructure, but all of its concrete material achievements for the people, like Medicaid, Social Security and Medicare. When we defend democracy, we defend progress.

In a time where LGBTQ+ lives and rights are under attack I am so grateful for a weekend of dreaming about our collective futures with @hrc.org. Here’s to continuing to help bend the arc of the moral universe. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Let’s end the ban on bathhouses in Minneapolis! Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...

On 9/11, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the sacrifices made. For many veterans, that day shaped our service. Now our mission evolves: building true security through justice and a strong democracy, not endless war. Our oath to a better future continues.

Political violence is never acceptable and everyone—regardless of political affiliation or ideology—should condemn it. Political violence, and gun violence more broadly, harms our communities, traumatizes our families, and makes us all less safe. This must end.

Over 400,000 women vets could lose care. We won't let the VA be weaponized. Add your name to protect abortion access and defend veterans' healthcare 🔗 shorturl.at/ze0OU

Not only are Trump and Hegseth disrespecting the years of service and sacrifice with firings like these, they are also actively harming our national defense. They’re f*cking babies who hate when facts and accurate reports disagree with their fantasy worlds. #VetsAgainstTrump

Our neighbors + communities don’t feel safe BECAUSE of the Minneapolis Police Dept. A history of lies, disinformation, police violence, lack of accountability, and promotions instead of demotions for bad officers has directly led to that community mistrust. We deserve better.

Delayed flights are much better with some bourbon and orange juice. 😌🥃🍊

Summer chop! (It was getting too hot out here for all that hair)

Need Amber Atkins to report on this.

The Supreme Court’s ruling will hurt kids who are just trying to live and grow into who they truly are. The original TN bill and this ruling are massive overreach that strips parents and doctors of their rights to provide lifesaving healthcare. Trans kids deserve better.

Walz announces that Rep. Melissa Hortman is dead as a result of a "politically motivated assassination"

I’m devastated to hear of the assassination of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. Political violence has no place in our country. This is abhorrent. My thoughts are with Melissa’s family and with the Hoffmans’ as they come out of surgery for their injuries. 💔

I had a great conversation with USA Today about the rallies tomorrow. “Patriotism is standing up for your community and your neighbors, he said. And loving your country means standing up for its values.” www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

Marine veteran JoJo Sweatt joined Democracy Now! to remind us that real power lies with the people, not one man.

The sky said trans rights tonight. ❤️🏳️‍⚧️ #mpls

Trump’s Fort Bragg speech is pure propaganda. This resembles a campaign stop and is just a way to distract from the fact that Americans are rising up to fight his authoritarianism. #VetsAgainstTrump

Robert E. Lee was a traitor to this country. Trump trying to rename a base after him is despicable.

Trump speaking at his propaganda stop says he wants to criminalize free speech with a 1 year prison sentence. That’s what fascists do. Trump is a dictator.

Wearing The Blackest Co.’s Double Victory shirt in honor of D-Day. Fighting fascists is what Americans do. Don’t let us stop now! Democracy at home and abroad! #VetsAgainstTrump

Common Defense members are out in force at @unite4vets.bsky.social rally today! Here’s a few pics from earlier as people were arriving on the mall.

So excited to release these findings! Check out the highlights:

Pride shows us what joyful resistance can look like. Let’s continue the legacy of the first Pride & fight back against oppression with everything we have within us! 13 years of celebration & resistance for me & I wouldn’t trade any of it away to be back in a closet! ✊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥳

We made it to Friday y’all! And the sun finally came out! 🥰

This is despicable but par for the course for a lawless wannabe dictator like Trump. But let’s remember Trump does not get to dictate how we improve our own community safety while reforming MPD and holding officers accountable. It’s up to us to move forward.

Trump’s “big beautiful bill” just got shut down by his own people because they want to kick more people off of Medicaid and give more tax handouts to the ultra-rich. We would say send in the clowns but they’re already there…

Happy Ward 2 Convention Day! #MinneapolisDFL

Here’s to 100 days of fighting fascists. Still here and still queer. ✊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇸