Aware that he only had a few months left to live the great Mike Davis gave one of his final interviews to the Guardian in 202. "You’ve been organizing for social change your whole life. How do you deal with a future that feels so bleak?" Lois Beckett asked.

If you're still able to help Minnesota, @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social is always accepting donations. $10 buys a pack of handwarmers. If you were given Amazon gift cards this year for Christmas, you can shop their Amazon wishlist: linktr.ee/sanctuarysup...

Young people here are really rising to meet this moment, which - of course - they shouldn't have to do. But I feel hope for the future when I see things like this.

Keep it up; visit your Target--use the toolkit. The more people they hear from, the better.

the problem with the gestapo was not that they needed more training.

It still astounds me how fascism flagrantly demands that people mistrust both experts and their own eyes, insisting only in the validity of their explanations. The mental gymnastics required to continually believing those obvious lies.

Every action shows that cruelty is the point.

"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?" A list of ideas!

30 families in Ward 9 need help. If you have capacity please donate so we can get families food. - Email Costco gift cards to [email protected] - Venmo at @ Kevin-nye-3 - Cash App at $revkev

We need to have political fights right now.

all Minneapolis Public Schools classes will be canceled Thursday, Jan 8 - Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. No cost meals for all Minneapolis children under 18 at community sites (link) throughout Minneapolis tomorrow & Friday. www.mpschools.org/departments/...

I need people to wrap their minds around the fact that here in Minneapolis, ICE broke the window of a vehicle yesterday, pepper sprayed the occupants, and arrested them, and shot another observer in the face today, and OBSERVERS ARE STILL GOING OUT TO PROTECT THEIR NEIGHBORS AT MASSIVE PERSONAL RISK

Such a heavy day, amidst a field of heavy days.

The largest city in the state Amy Klobuchar represents is currently under federal occupation. And they've started shooting.

During a protest and film screening. Firing live ammo at students on campus.

Monday night at 6pm on Zoom! Invite your friends and neighbors who want to get more involved in protecting their community to an ICE Watch Welcome and Orientation.

Huge news today! That's right, at our Park Board meeting this Wednesday at 5pm I will introduce two resolutions. The first is to restart our Open Parkways work. The second would direct staff to reopen work on following the long range plan for the Uptown Mall Park! agendasuite.org/iip/mprb/mee...

On the topic of Klobuchar and whether she's meeting the moment (spoiler: She isn't)... See also: The horrifying photo-op with Netanyahu in July.

Belatedly watching Mamdani inauguration& Jumaane Williams speech: “That’s the thing about uncertainty- anything can happen. But also, anything *can* happen. We could make NY more affordable, more safe and more just. We could, we can, and we have to try.” That’s it, y’all. That’s radical pragmatism.

Until 2026...

'Israel has reportedly violated the ceasefire at least 738 times, including on Nov. 22 when it bombed the homes of my family members.'

Kind of wild how a lot of people went from having disdain for people who refused to mask to having disdain for those who do (and using the same language anti-maskers did in early COVID).

Lake Nokomis

Excellent piece here by Melissa. We need more stories like this one to help show people that true resistance, on the ground, is possible.

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 This year feels different. My heart is with all the families who are living in fear, who have been torn apart, and have to celebrate differently. One day things will be better. 1/

How Israel's hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians reut.rs/4jguWcD

My favorite sort of place...

Extremely chaotic spread of beverages in this vending machine.

These votes have real consequences, it's not just a political dance. In February, @amyklobuchar.com voted with the GOP to confirm Rollins. This month, Rollins attacked Minnesotans' access to SNAP. Did voting for Rollins benefit Klobuchar? Because it sure didn't benefit Minnesotans.

So @amyklobuchar.com voted with Trump **73** times this year... You truly can just let people show you who they are.

(Hate that my dissertation on labor market discrimination is timely...) Amid all the discourse, we could focus on the evidence that White applicants are consistently favored in hiring - even when background experience and education are equal. So, if we want to talk about who gets a "leg up"...

"We envision a resistance that is...a repudiation of the efficiencies that automated algorithmic education falsely promises: a resistance comprising the collective force of small acts of friction." "How to Resist AI in Education" by me & @cnygren.bsky.social www.publicbooks.org/four-frictio...

Dear neighbor, We’re seeing increased immigration enforcement impacting Latino families in our neighborhoods, South Minneapolis, Phillips and Lake Street. Unfortunately, ICE extra busy today. 1/

I know this is an extremely minor addition to the hellscape we're living in, but the McElroys just posting through it instead of offering any words about last week is really bumming me out. (If I have missed something, please let me know.)

PLEASE donate to our Venmo! We have trusted friends and collaborators bringing heat sources to as many people as we can find but we are running out of money and it is unbearably cold. Your neighbors need your help. @supplydepotmpls 💕💸

I love how she reaches out when she doesn't have my complete and undivided attention.

One way to support the community at this uncertain time is to continue to support the businesses and nonprofits that are integral to the fabric of our community and neighborhoods. Show up to support the 100+ Somali and East African-owned small businesses!

Hey Minneapolis, these temps are brutal. @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social provides critical resources to people experiencing food and housing insecurity. Donations make an immediate, tangible difference in the well-being of your neighbors and community: opencollective.com/sanctuarysup...

As temperatures continue to drop this weekend, it’s important to know where local warming centers are for our unhoused neighbors. Here is the link to Hennepin County’s list of warming centers: www.hennepin.us/STAYWARM

BREAKING: Indiana's GOP controlled Senate REJECTS Trump’s racially gerrymandered maps! This is a win for democracy. Keep the pressure on! This is outstanding news! I wrote about Indiana's attempt to undermine voting rights just earlier this week. qasimrashid.substack.com/p/democracy-...

Hell yeah, needed some good news today 💚

This!!! Choosing to platform someone whose industry is ruining everyone's lives and global civil society was beyond crummy and felt like a real betrayal of their listeners.

There's an astounding amount of data in this. I'm using it to help update my understanding of the global higher ed landscape.

Basically it's Google's core business model but 1,000 times worse.

This was always the direction AI was going to head - expedited because AI is losing money on its own. Obvious endpoint is turning the entire knowledge market into a buyers' game.

It would appear the rabbits spend all night partying in our backyard.

I’m a teacher at one of the public schools in Minneapolis. One of our janitors, Henry, is majorly behind on his rent, struggling to afford his heart medications, and can’t afford groceries.

Been thinking about this for months. We see iterations of this pattern over time & industry. Here, tech billionaires dramatically oversell the benefits (& downplay harms) of AI. They deliberately devalue human labor, & sell that lie to others. Meanwhile, they hoard the "real deal" for themselves.

We Love Our Somali Neighbors 🇸🇴 We Love Our Immigrant Neighbors 🦋