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Myrl Beam

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Teacher, nerd about south Minneapolis and the queer and trans left; wrote Gay Inc: The Nonprofitization of Queer Politics.

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The war crimes, tho.

07.03.2026 00:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, MFPS is the sanctuary school clearinghouse! Take Action is the organizational container for MFPS.

03.03.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Angie Craig: I regret my vote on the Laken Riley Act That regret has "only strengthened my resolve to stand up to the Trump administration’s cruel immigration policies, call out my spineless Republican colleagues and impeach Homeland Security Secretary ...

it’s way too late for angie craig to FINALLY admit she regrets voting for the laken riley act. being unable to recognize it as harmful at the time & only changing her mind after the terror her vote helped bring to minnesota isn’t good enough. the damage was done

www.startribune.com/ice-agent-su...

02.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 491 πŸ” 107 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 30

This is all so unfuckingnecessary. Trump is preemptively waving away the upcoming deaths of American soldiers. Literally WHY. Trump β€” nor any administration yahoo β€” have given even a well crafted *lie* as to why we’re at war. There’s no money for our healthcare but there’s money for a damn war?!

28.02.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Orange woodcut print with text and a circular floral design in the center. Text reads, March rent. Central Neighbor & Resist. Goal: $500,000

Orange woodcut print with text and a circular floral design in the center. Text reads, March rent. Central Neighbor & Resist. Goal: $500,000

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Central is still at only 10% of the amount they think they need for Match rent relief. But they have cute new images to send around! www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-ren...

24.02.2026 06:20 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

Where is Minnesota philanthropy? McKnight Foundation? Minneapolis Foundation? Cargill? Borealis? Bush? There is so much hoarded wealth in this state. Now is the time to demand that this wealth be spent down. What are they saving it for if not this?!

24.02.2026 00:27 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe Belong to Each Other Now”: Lessons from Minneapolis β€œThis extreme closeness, togetherness and intimacy β€” you cannot infiltrate your way into a space where you'll understand that," says May, a rapid responder in Minneapolis.

After months of relentless rapid response in Minneapolis, members of Defend the 612 had a moment to breathe and reflect on the lessons they’ve learned, the grief they carry, and the citywide fellowship they hope will endure. The crisis is not over, and I’m grateful they made time to speak with me.

22.02.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 1503 πŸ” 570 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 60

It is with sad news that the occupation forced for these businesses to close.

Please help me is showing support to this family. Any support is welcome; if you can share this GoFundMe or support in the capacity you can.

Thank you!!

20.02.2026 19:29 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Jesus, I see what you’ve done for other people, and I want that for me

Jesus, I see what you’ve done for other people, and I want that for me

every American reading the UK news this morning

19.02.2026 10:50 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Community elder needs $4500 to meet basic needs

Venmo:
offalcute

purple graphic Community elder needs $4500 to meet basic needs Venmo: offalcute

hi! barnraising for @offalcute.bsky.social’s mom, who is recently in remission from bowel cancer & is facing hardship re: medication costs & bills, plus the possibility of losing her home

Currently $2055/$4500

$2445 to go (just $195 to halfway!)

Venmo: @offalcute
Paypal: @allisonannecollage

β™₯️🌞β™₯️

18.02.2026 02:17 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

Along these lines: if you live in Minneapolis, the Hennepin County Attorney we elect this fall is going to be the lawyer in charge of prosecuting ICE agents for the murders and atrocities they committed against us. That's why I'm supporting Cedrick Frazier.

16.02.2026 16:28 πŸ‘ 631 πŸ” 210 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 5
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This visualization of daily activity of ICE is unreal.

13.02.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 257 πŸ” 163 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 7

With the announcement that the ICE surge in MN is ending, I’m thinking about how so many people thought the child in Bad Bunny’s halftime performance was Liam Ramos and how our need for Hollywood endings and satisfying payoffs might hinder us from dealing with the painful and traumatic aftermath.

12.02.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 763 πŸ” 142 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 9

I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.

I’ll call it β€œlessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”

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11.02.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 5249 πŸ” 2658 πŸ’¬ 85 πŸ“Œ 907

Watching every other small immigrant owned business suffer while we bust our asses to make sure landlords get paid. 🀬

05.02.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 98 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

gooooood morning! I have rents between $1018 and $2030 available for adoption today. Let's keep on keeping people out of eviction court!

You can dm me on signal asiniiwiikwe.72 if you would like to pay someone's rent.

05.02.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 287 πŸ” 250 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 6

I mean, 2000 agents is a lot, actually.

05.02.2026 00:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A large CAVA bag stuffed with what it says is $50,000 for White House Border Czar Tom Homan.

It’s been reported Homan took bribery money when he was recorded by the FBI accepting a bag full of $50,000 in cash.

β€œICE GTFO OF MN”

Minneapolis February 4, 2026

04.02.2026 23:07 πŸ‘ 8494 πŸ” 2290 πŸ’¬ 97 πŸ“Œ 107

Hey, not that anyone asked us, but we folks here on the ground in Minnesota don't give a rip that the agents terrorizing us will now wear body cams. We have enough footage of ourselves being brutalized and we'd really just like them to get out of here. It was a stupid ask and accomplishes nothing.

02.02.2026 22:49 πŸ‘ 460 πŸ” 142 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 6
Homemade lawn sign in the snow: ICE WILL NOT BREAK US

Homemade lawn sign in the snow: ICE WILL NOT BREAK US

Scenes of South Mpls

Two blocks away, my neighbors are roasting marshmallows over a bonfire in the street where we’ve blocked off traffic

Parents wear whistles around their necks and FUCK ICE buttons on their coats as we all check in on each other and add one another to stray signal chats

01.02.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 722 πŸ” 148 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 7

You’re describing an emergency. The world is also watching you and waiting for you to do something.

Are you going to establish an eviction moratorium? Rent is due today.

01.02.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 3453 πŸ” 874 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 8
Aurin Chowdhury - Minneapolis Ward 12
Posted by Aurin Chowdhury
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We need an eviction moritorium now. Today the judge in the lawsuit against DHS did not issue a preliminary injunction to halt Operation Metro Surge. While we are not done with litigation, this is deeply troubling for our community that will continue to suffer.
Countless families are sheltering in place, they fear to leave their homes, and have lost their incomes. 7,000 kids in Minneapolis public schools are attending school virtually. This is not normal. Relying on community based mutual aid alone is not what this moment calls for. We need government to act when has the ability to.
I am working at the city level to move forward additional rental assistance dollars.
We are in an emergency. We need an eviction moratorium now. Please join me in calling the Governor's office today: 651-201-3400

Aurin Chowdhury - Minneapolis Ward 12 Posted by Aurin Chowdhury 25m β€’ We need an eviction moritorium now. Today the judge in the lawsuit against DHS did not issue a preliminary injunction to halt Operation Metro Surge. While we are not done with litigation, this is deeply troubling for our community that will continue to suffer. Countless families are sheltering in place, they fear to leave their homes, and have lost their incomes. 7,000 kids in Minneapolis public schools are attending school virtually. This is not normal. Relying on community based mutual aid alone is not what this moment calls for. We need government to act when has the ability to. I am working at the city level to move forward additional rental assistance dollars. We are in an emergency. We need an eviction moratorium now. Please join me in calling the Governor's office today: 651-201-3400

We need an eviction moritorium now. Today the judge in the lawsuit against DHS did not issue a preliminary injunction to halt Operation Metro Surge. While we are not done with litigation, this is deeply troubling for our community that will continue to suffer.

31.01.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 62 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 4

Like I said, if Amy wants my vote, she’s driving to Texas and she’s coming back with Liam.

29.01.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 215 πŸ” 42 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 9

I am happy for people in Maine if this is true. ALSO, this suggests that the administration is unleashing ICE in blue cities and states as punishment for political reasons. Collins is up for re-election and they need her to keep their control of the Senate. This is GROTESQUE.

29.01.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 2133 πŸ” 654 πŸ’¬ 28 πŸ“Œ 0

Can Minnesota pay Tom Homan $50,000 to get ICE out?

29.01.2026 15:43 πŸ‘ 9377 πŸ” 1596 πŸ’¬ 541 πŸ“Œ 115

Read this

29.01.2026 02:04 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

i'm being flip but when i think about the guys who are gassing preschools and putting children in camps and killing people both on and off camera--complaining about WHISTLES--i understand why dante was like no, we need way more kinds of hell. at least nine

28.01.2026 01:33 πŸ‘ 3190 πŸ” 689 πŸ’¬ 25 πŸ“Œ 20
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Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.

β€œThe secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

Good @adamserwer.bsky.social.

Trump banded the morally depraved together, but they’re still badly outnumbered.

28.01.2026 01:29 πŸ‘ 1304 πŸ” 280 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 6

So thrilled about this! Christin is someone I’ve learned so much from and whose politics and insight I look to and trust.

27.01.2026 21:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reminder:
- Nothing being reported on ICE withdrawing
- By govt’s own admission, 2,000 ICE invaders here, a still-astounding number
- Unclear how many CPB agents will be removed
- Tom Homan, the new Bovino, was the force behind ICE’s family separation policy, a bribe-taker, and a monster

26.01.2026 21:32 πŸ‘ 1756 πŸ” 597 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 22