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@joleneljohnson.bsky.social

Mom, physicist, educator focused on equity, world-traveler, gardener, defender of democracy

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This is my Minnesota. Guthrie tonight for a break from the insanity. Art heals. Grand Marais tonight from Nathan Klok photography. My kids favorite place to skip rocks. Nature heals. #ICEOut #AbolishICE #Minnesota

01.02.2026 06:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | ICE Took Liam Conejo Ramos. His Classmates Have Something to Say.

How can you watch this and support what ICE is doing to my community, schools and children. My own daughter cries every day because she is worried her classmates might disappear. #AbolishICE #ICEOut #Minnesota Gift link

01.02.2026 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They’re taking kids from Minnesota and sending them to detention camps. They’re shooting American citizens in the street and locking investigators out of the crime scenes. The world is watching what happens next.

31.01.2026 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 14114    πŸ” 4467    πŸ’¬ 726    πŸ“Œ 211

My husband worked in this district. We still know many teachers. They are really struggling. It is so hard to watch kids you care about so much be terrorized by their own government.

01.02.2026 05:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Minnesota skiers if you are doing loppet please be careful. ICE is out of cars throwing tear gas in the neighborhood directly east of the Theo Wirth chalet. #AbolishICE #mpls #ICEOut #Minnesota

31.01.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Show love to North Minneapolis families in crisis, organized by Rebecca Iverson Families in North Minneapolis are being torn apart and terrorized by… Rebecca Iverson needs your support for Show love to North Minneapolis families in crisis

Northside schools' mutual aid links:

www.gofundme.com/f/show-love-...

www.gofundme.com/f/help-jenny...

www.gofundme.com/f/support-ed...

www.gofundme.com/f/support-lu...

#ICEOut #AbolishICE #mpls #Minnesota

31.01.2026 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜No humanity’: Detainees describe conditions inside Whipple Federal Building Immigration sweep brings overcrowded rooms and overflowing toilets. Lawyers say they can’t visit their clients. The Department of Homeland Security says β€œall detainees receive full due process.”

Must read: "Holding facilities were so crowded that immigrants in one cell had to take turns lying down because there was no space, according to a refugee detained there for one night in January. Basic human needs like food and medical care were sometimes denied."
www.startribune.com/no-humanity-...

31.01.2026 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 210    πŸ” 149    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 15

I know some of these teachers. They are struggling. How do you teach while worrying who is going to be shackled and send away today. #AbolishICE #ICEOut #Minnesota

31.01.2026 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate to Support Safety Gear for North Minneapolis Patrollers, organized by Chris Baker We are protecting our neighbors in North Minneapolis by monitoring IC… Chris Baker needs your support for Support Safety Gear for North Minneapolis Patrollers

Here is a way to help North Minneapolis protect our neighbors. www.gofundme.com/f/support-sa... #AbolishICE #mpls #StandwithMinnesota #ICEOut

30.01.2026 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woman injured in car crash with federal agents in Minneapolis Federal agents were pursuing a driver when the three-car crash took place.

www.kare11.com/article/news.... This shit is why I have to check chats every time I leave my house. These thugs are untrained idiots who are bad drivers to boot. #ICEOut #AbolishICE #mpls

30.01.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Georgia Fort is an excellent local journalist. Don Lemon was also taken into custody. This is a 5 alarm fire for our first amendment rights

30.01.2026 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)

youtu.be/GDaPdpwA4Iw?... It is still surreal that all these places I know and love are in a protest song and it looks like a war zone

30.01.2026 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Picking up my kids 2 other parents were listening to Streets of Minneapolis. My daughter loves it already especially chanting ICE Out. ICE is still terrorizing us but knowing we are not alone helps! #AbolishICE #mpls #Minnesota

30.01.2026 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Such vile people. My husband worked in this district. They have been hit hard with illegal abductions of students and parents. #AbolishICE #ICEOut

30.01.2026 02:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can verify this. I know at least 2 citizens personally and second hand dozens. The two I know were roughed up, ICE knew they were citizens before even placing into the car (because of illegal face scans). They were shackled at Whipple and released hours later. #AbolishICE #mpls #ICEOut #Minnesota

30.01.2026 02:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨"They're stealing the car!"

As Tom Homan vows "safer" ICE operations, ICE rammed into a driver's car in Minneapolisβ€”in front of an elementary schoolβ€”then chased him. After failing to catch himβ€”they stole his car. "Back up before I f*cking spray you!" ICE yelled at observers ⬇️

29.01.2026 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3677    πŸ” 2052    πŸ’¬ 148    πŸ“Œ 165

This seems about right for the number of ICE agents I met in my neighborhood. Mostly not the brightest most law abiding bunch.

30.01.2026 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThe Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for β€œthe positive affirmation of peace.”

β€œThe Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize share.google/wQw8Yg2P1InE.... I don't need a Nobel prize but it would make me so happy to stick it to Trump for trying to take away our neighbors and rights. #AbolishICE #mpls

29.01.2026 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes this. Literally everyday our neighborhood chat has at least one picture of an abandoned car with a call to locate the owner. If we are lucky they leave it parked with the keys but sometimes it is blocking traffic with no way to move it.

29.01.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ICE so far has not changed. Multiple north Minneapolis schools on lockdown at various points today because ICE just parks in their lots or across the street as intimidation. #AbolishICE #ICEOut #mpls #Minnesota

29.01.2026 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I am a lifelong Minnesotan and have always been obsessed with loons. Seeing this made me happy! If we have to be occupied at least we have a kickass state bird and flag. #AbolishICE #Minnesota

29.01.2026 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

100% Just this week they drove the wrong way multiple times on the one ways in my neighborhood. They nearly hit me going way to fast on 94. They think they are above all laws including traffic laws.

29.01.2026 05:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 01/29/26
YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 01/29/26

The MNSenate Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability is holding a hearing on Thursday, Jan 29, at 10:00 AM. These hearings follow the fatal shooting of a MN man by federal agents, leading to high tensions and protests. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_5_...

29.01.2026 01:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to the day when I can again walk my dog without seeing multiple unmarked cars with masked men violating traffic laws. Second day in a row they blew past me going the wrong way on a one way. #ICEOut #AbolishICE #mpls

29.01.2026 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hugs back. We will win and make our city safe again!

28.01.2026 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes believe your eyes. This was my morning in North Minneapolis. ICE needs to be abolished now

28.01.2026 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yeah bullshit. This was my experience this morning

28.01.2026 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Please share this with whoever needs

28.01.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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You are a much better writer than me. Being a parent in this world is so hard right now. Here is my less elegant account of my morning

28.01.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It is now only 10:30 am my morning has been traumatizing. Then only thing I can do is write what is happening. Feel free to share. Please pressure every single politician that they need to step up. We are Minnesota strong but we need help. #AbolishICE #ICEOut #Minneapolis #Minnesota

28.01.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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