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Category Archives: Minnesota News
‘Winning hearts and minds’: How protest signs shaped the anti-ICE movement in Minnesota
Art builds community and solidarity, especially in the face of tyranny. Yes, those signs and stickers seem like silly indirect action but rarely do we enter the Cities and not see folks on a overpass letting folks know they aren’t being passive. It helps.
In observer trainings, visitors learn from Minnesotans on how to engage with ICE
We went through a lot here…gone through the training, heck have a Stop the Bleed later this week…and need to show others how to fight back.
A new lawsuit alleges DHS illegally tracked and intimidated observers
Gee, insurrectionist terrorists are stalking folks? Go figure.
‘This isn’t living, right?’: Minnesota immigrants share their stories while in hiding from ICE
Local NPR is – sort of – doing the work. Their social media person is gawdawful but here and there a reporter remembers who their community is and who actually funds their labor. Here are some insights from the folks literally under seige from masked government goons.
How the Rebel Loon became a symbol of resistance to ICE
One of the symbols going around these parts in recent weeks is the rebel loon. Which, I am sort of ambivalent about since we aren’t actually in open rebellion (nor would I recommend it without resources). Either way, here is a bit of background on that.
How Isle, population 800, became the only Minnesota city to sign an agreement to help ICE
Traitors in the midst. Imagine being a tourist town catering only to racists. You’d think you’d want to be as welcoming as possible, but nah. Let them die with the demographic they cater to.
Minneapolis showed how to fight ICE and win
Nice to see national media acknowledge Minnesota exists and has been invaded.
The digital dragnet: ICE’s surveillance playbook and your legal rights
One more from MPR on rights and strategy during the age of masked thugs.
When immigration policy hits home: A Minneapolis pastor reflects
As we try to move forward from the ICE invasion (not that it is really over), MPR is looking at how it has all affected the community.