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Jacob Thomas

@jacobthomasmpls.bsky.social

Comms Director for @commondefense.bsky.social | #Gay southerner living in the frozen north. Organizer | Multimedia Artist | #LGBTQ #Veteran

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Trump got 3 American soldiers killed today because of his unconstitutional war of choice.

Everyone should be mad as hell that this warmonger in chief is sending people’s sons and daughters into yet another unjustified war. #NoWarWithIran #EndForeverWar // @commondefense.bsky.social

01.03.2026 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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TELL YOUR REP AND SENATORS: STOP TRUMP’S WAR WITH IRAN - Common Defense

Trump is dragging us into another immoral forever war. Congress must stop this and reclaim their authority on war powers.

Demand they do their jobs before more lives are lost!

No War with Iran!

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28.02.2026 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing this! ❀️

05.02.2026 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨️Check out this amazing piece of ice art at the MN Capitol. It was commissioned by @commondefense.bsky.social, the nation's largest grassroots org of veterans, to call for justice for the victims of ICE and for the abolition of ICE here and everywhere. βœ¨οΈβœ¨οΈπŸ•―
#iceout
#JusticeForRenee
#justiceforalex

05.02.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump is pouring gasoline on a fire that our communities are fighting to put out.

Our service was about protection, not occupation. We didn't sign up for a political crackdown on our neighbors.

The mission:
β†’ End the occupation
β†’ Protect our neighbors
β†’ Demand accountability

28.01.2026 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

These fascist bootlickers will never win. I’m pissed for my congresswoman and also immensely proud of her for dealing with more shit than anyone ever should have to.

28.01.2026 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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North Loop Minneapolis neighborhood vigil for Alex Pretti tonight.

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Not reform. Not more training. Abolish ICE and prosecute these murderers!

24.01.2026 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love! Thank you! The work to repair the harms of Trump’s regime is going to take all of us! Honored to have you in the fight. β€οΈβœŠπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

24.01.2026 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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50,000 Minnesotans marched in below zero weather because we know that we all do better when we all do better. The fascists have already lost, they just don’t realize it yet. ✊ #VetsAgainstTrump #AbolishICE #Minneapolis

24.01.2026 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 221    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

If you can't take the cold, get the fuck out of Minnesota.

16.01.2026 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is illegal.

16.01.2026 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I did! And yes, share away! Take screenshots, wheat poster it, anything that helps stop these fascists!

17.01.2026 03:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Speaker of the House said β€œICE is doing what ICE is designed to do.” Abolishing is the floor. We also need prosecutions and impeachments.

17.01.2026 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The old constitutional order is gone, and we should be straightforward about that. It’s becoming obvious that, whatever else is on the reconstruction agenda, ICE abolition must be included.

For goodness’ sake, Bill Kristol is in favor of it. Can you really not get there? trib.al/rPjQYKp

15.01.2026 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 567    πŸ” 203    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 17
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This is what patriotism looks like: protecting our neighbors and fighting fascism.

Veterans and military family members are calling out for justice and an end to Trump’s war on our communities. Get involved at @commondefense.bsky.social

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The Trump regime murdered Renee Nicole Good. Minneapolis came together last night to demand justice and show that we will not be intimidated into silence by fascists. Rest in Power Renee. ❀️✊

08.01.2026 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I saw the video, there is no justification for DHS agents shooting and killing a woman here in Minneapolis. This is exactly why ICE should not be in our communities!

We must remain peaceful because Trump wants an excuse to escalate AND Minnesota must prosecute ICE for this.

07.01.2026 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 228    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
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Trump and his gestapo goons will find they will get no help Minnesotans.

Ice belongs on our wintery lakes and rivers not terrorizing our communities and neighbors.

02.12.2025 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThis tragedy also underscores the grave risks created when troops are deployed domestically for political purposes. Escalating the domestic militarization of our cities will only put more troops at risk.”

27.11.2025 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Signs on an overpass above 101 in San Rafael saying Fight Back, No Kings, and Veterans Against Trump

Signs on an overpass above 101 in San Rafael saying Fight Back, No Kings, and Veterans Against Trump

#VetsSayNo

11.11.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All across the country veterans are fighting back for our democracy today and everyday! Thank a veteran by joining with us to fight authoritarianism, demand VA healthcare not be gutted, and abolish ICE! #NoCutsNoOccupations #VetsSayNo #VetsAgainstTrump

11.11.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Watch our veterans respond to ICE assaulting and arresting a 20 year Air Force veteran:

02.10.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donald Trump is unleashing masked federal agents and military troops into our neighborhoods β€” dragging people off the streets, terrorizing families, and treating American communities like occupied zones.

Congress has the power to stop this abuse of power.

29.09.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Trump’s masked gestapo just shoved a Common Defense member and Air Force veteran to the ground and arrested him for peacefully protesting in Illinois.

The lawlessness of this regime must end β€” and he must be released immediately!

28.09.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 332    πŸ” 176    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 9
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Opinion | Democrats, Your Job Is to Defend Democracy

When Democrats defend democracy, we are protecting not only its legal and moral infrastructure, but all of its concrete material achievements for the people, like Medicaid, Social Security and Medicare.

When we defend democracy, we defend progress.

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In a time where LGBTQ+ lives and rights are under attack I am so grateful for a weekend of dreaming about our collective futures with @hrc.org.

Here’s to continuing to help bend the arc of the moral universe. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

14.09.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Repeal the Ban on Bathhouses A city ordinance adopted by the Minneapolis City Council during the height of the AIDS crisis made it illegal to operate commercial sex venues in the city. A β€œcommercial sex venue” refers to a commerc...

Let’s end the ban on bathhouses in Minneapolis!

Add your name:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...

12.09.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On 9/11, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the sacrifices made. For many veterans, that day shaped our service. Now our mission evolves: building true security through justice and a strong democracy, not endless war. Our oath to a better future continues.

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