yeahhhhhh. sometimes it hits me so weird that this is a big deal not just one of our usual MN big deals.

My natural Minnesotan response was “oh heavens no, we couldn’t be that because that was an earth-shaking symbol of defiance that lives on thru the ages” and then went “oh yeah that’s exactly it.”

I absolutely hate how correct this is and am absolutely grateful to Mr. Sharlet for pointing this out.

Also, remember the family who got tear gassed by ICE and their 6 month old stopped breathing temporarily? They're not funded yet either, if you'd like to help: www.gofundme.com/f/support-th...

Just donated. This hasn't been funded yet, if anyone's inclined to help out over in Minneapolis. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ch...

Lotta people who don’t live here demanding that Minnesotans respond to violence with violence or we’re not resisting correctly. Setting aside for the moment whether that is effective or moral, come here and put your own bodies on the line then, you keyboard warrior fucks.

Gonna start doing "okay, it's 4 p.m . Minnesota, time to cry a little or a lot and then move on there's shit to do" reminders or maybe not but hey Minnesota, it's after 4 p.m. and you've probably cried today and that's okay (it's also okay to do it later). Take care of yourself & your people. ❤️

There are more of us than there are of them… and they know it.

More training couldn't have prevented this because this is what they've been training for.

You could actually structure your moral code around the idea that law enforcement doesn't exist to execute people. You don't have to create perfect victim narratives, you can just refuse to accept that the state gets to kill people.

Timeline cleanse - Cornish snowdrops:

At the eating candy bars for breakfast because fuck it stage of fascism.

Glam Doll is one of my favorite places in the city. Around the corner was an amazing coffee shop. There's a big German restaurant mere feet away. Across the street is a record shop. There's a Malaysian restaurant, Vietnamese, noodles, sandwiches, tea shop... Nicollet Ave is the best of America

Just the fucking courage of everyone who is not willing to cower and hide from confronting ICE

Hennepin County Sheriffs are supporting the feds right this minute. If you live in Hennepin County, this is the phone number for the Sheriff to complain 6123483744

A system is what it does

For those not familiar, Nur-D is a beloved local rapper and performer. He released two albums, 38th and Chicago Ave, after George Floyd's murder, which are incredibly relevant again now: nurdrocks.bandcamp.com/album/38th

The reason why I am hesitant to refer to this as "the occupation" as opposed to the assault or attack on MN is because the Jamar Clark protestors referred to their occupation of the 4th precinct as "the occupation" and that's my prior association en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing...

After the strike yesterday I'm sure lots of people were down there to eat today.

Using my expensive perfume before I go out today because you should use your nice things in case you’re abruptly executed by the state

Renee Good was an observer who showed up when ICE was nearby to witness what happened. To try to discourage ICE from brutalizing people. To document what happened. It sounds like the person they killed today was doing the same thing. More people will sign up to be observers now.

The bravery of the people of Minnesota is breathtaking. ❤️💔❤️

Fucking surreal seeing people you know (& others who look like your neighbors) in neighborhoods you know that now look like warzones and I hate this so much for us. None of this needed to happen. The federal government brought this to my city and state.

🎶 Who can flip the pigs off with a smile 🎶 🎶Who can take a protest march 🎶 🎶 And make it all joyous despite the bile? 🎶

People could be hailed as heroes if they did this but nahhh. They could do the right thing and fight fascism, but nahhh.

If it is to be my time, Lord, make me an instrument of Your justice and Your peace.

If the point was to make us afraid, congrats, you have succeeded. If the point was to make us cower, you have fucking failed. Minnesota Strong.

If ICE kills me, avenge my most foul and unnatural murder by feeding people.

Today, I am chopping wood and carrying water as fast and as hard as I can; I am not seeking enlightenment, today. I just want to be warm and hydrated. Fuck ICE, though. Surely that is the path to enlightenment.

At Georgetown Law, students couldn't get ICE removed from the job fair (eventually 1 dept pulled out) so employers started pulling out instead: georgetownvoice.com/2026/01/22/g...

(As ever if I repost you and you'd prefer I not, let me know and I'll un-repost.) (Also reminding people that if folks quote repost you and it gets annoying, you can always "detach quote" and have no further part of things. Muting threads or posts is also an option.)

Seriously. We want to be out there doing normal January things that are goofy and fun ways of dealing with this frigid cold. (Yesterday I was talking about the lack of pictures of people tossing hot water into the air or freezing clothing.)

It is 1:30pm in Minnesota. - Have you had something to eat lately? - Have you been drinking water? - Have you taken any meds you need? Rough day, time gets wobbly, we get caught up in things, but please remember to do the things you need to do to take care of yourself if you can. Hang in there. ❤️

Friends. This is the long haul. Regulate yourself. Breathe. Act if you must today, but know that the work will be here tomorrow. Pick your lane. Connect to your people.

This is our city council president. He has been out protecting and documenting every day. If you follow anyone on the ground here, it should be him.

I will vouch for every organization and GFM in this article. Pick one and you won’t go wrong. These are practiced mutual aid orgs. They know what to do with whatever you can give.

Just in this intersection, you’ve got Thai, Jamaican, pho, ramen, boba, a climbing gym, fancy donuts and vintage vinyl shop. A block or two in either direction could add 10 more countries.

And hey, it really does matter to me that some of you are checking in with your Minnesota friends personally/individually. Knowing that there is support is part of fueling the resistance. Thank you. Love you. Stay strong. Fuck ICE.

Heartbroken, furious, not okay. And if you don't know why a Minnesotan is posting that, well. Lucky you, I guess.

"The wrongs which we seek to condemn and punish have been so calculated, so malignant and so devastating, that civilization cannot tolerate their being ignored because it cannot survive their being repeated." —Robert Jackson, Nuremberg Trials www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles...

Two people walked past my house on the sidewalk earlier, chatting and very alert. Then again. The third time, I realized they were observers keeping an eye on the neighborhood and an ear out for whistles and honks, and I never loved anybody so much so fast ever in my life.

"SHAME! SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!" at the locals and staties. Also "DO YOUR JOBS. DO YOUR JOBS" and "WHERE WERE YOU." "THIS IS WHAT COMMUNITY LOOKS LIKE" being screamed by the crowd.

The Minnesota State Patrol is in a fucking armored vehicle with a goddamn cannon pointed at the crowd ordering the people who live here to retreat. The crowd is engaged in nonviolent civil disobedience.

Hey people in Congress weighing in... You can drop the criteria about "unqualified, untrained" or it sounds like they just should be better at it. Listen to yourselves! Just take action to get DHS/CBP/ICE OUT of Minnesota and impeach the leaders of this onslaught.

“It could have been me but instead it was you/So I’ll keep doing the work you were doing as if I were two/It could have been me but instead it was you/And it may be me dear sisters and brothers before we are through” - Holly Near m.youtube.com/watch?v=0dpp...

The cops. Are protecting. The retreat. Of the feds. ACAB. @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social why the fuck are you not protecting your people? Why are you protecting the occupiers?

We're pretty fucking heated up out here.

The people lecturing us all to stay calm should be thanking us for how fucking calm we've been. (I've seen a little talk of how the protests were peaceful yesterday but it never seems like they're willing to give us credit in these moments to do the right thing.)