Brittany Ballantyne (she/her) (@ballantynebeat.bsky.social)

riseindigenous on Instagram: "Via @thedreamdefenders: In Minneapolis right now, federal immigration enforcement has become a militarized terror under what’s been…" Via @thedreamdefenders: In Minneapolis right now, federal immigration enforcement has become a militarized terror under what’s been dubbed “Operation Metro Surge,” deploying thousands of agents into the city and seeing two U.S. citizens extrajudicially killed as a result. Renee Good and Alex Pretti were fatally shot during ICE operations this month alone.What does this mean?While everyday people struggle to afford food, rent, and healthcare in what is allegedly the most prosperous nation-billions and, likely, trillions of dollars flow toward policing and federal enforcement that pays for the private interests and tax breaks of the wealthy. The people who are hurt the most are those who never signed up for this fight, but are dying on the streets defending their homes and communities.Palantir CEO Alex Karp has already said with a straight face that “bad times are very good for Palantir.” So let’s talk scale and put money into perspective:💰A million seconds = 11.5 DAYS.💰A billion seconds = 31.7 YEARS.💰 A trillion seconds = 31,709 YEARS.The gap between a millionaire and a billionaire is already*astronomical*. Now imagine that scale of political power when trillions can be redirected away from life-saving services and poured into oppressive systems of force.This isn’t just an immigration issue. It’s about wealth, political influence and suppression, and who the state chooses to protect and serve. If we can’t afford food-security or universal healthcare, but we can afford military forces on U.S. streets... whose interests are really being worked for?🔥Pledge to fight billionaires and corporations—and build power for the working class at classruinseverything.com Link in bio 🔗🔥Join this Friday’s Nationwide General Strike. No work, school, or shopping. Withhold your labor and buying power to end terror! Swipe 👉🏾 https://www.instagram.com/p/DUFQsGllfuT/?igsh=MWExazBrMmp6N2dwcA==