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@jonah-a-giese.bsky.social

Minneapolitan who thinks about disability justice, union organizing, and the inherent beauty of the Pick & Roll. Views are from the otter in the aquarium in my brain.

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one of the ways you know this is a genocide is that the news is never "IDF wins a battle" or "IDF secures new territory"

it's just about dead Palestinians, all the time, every day

05.07.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3185    πŸ” 1090    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 9

3v3 Basketball Tournament For Fateh Fundraiser when???

23.06.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this

22.06.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 62565    πŸ” 13971    πŸ’¬ 810    πŸ“Œ 566

the fascists will inflict so much unnecessary pain and suffering but they will not win

21.06.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Can and WILL join! You WILL become disabled (or die trying, though I hope you don't).

So how do you want your disabled future to look?

20.06.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

[Charania]: Sources say that @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social has registered interest in a move to the national stage, but harbors reservations about serving in public office in a city he has not run a marathon in.

12.06.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

[Charania] BREAKING: the New York City Democratic Committee requested permission to speak with @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social, but were firmly denied, amidst news that @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has eclipsed Andrew Cuomo in the polls, sources tell ESPN.

12.06.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

leftists: that thing you teach us in school to be terrified of is happening

historians: that thing is definitely happening

star wars: here is a beat-for-beat breakdown of how the thing happens, but with pew pew lasers. we know you watched it

news outlets: these protesters are out of control

11.06.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 32771    πŸ” 9927    πŸ’¬ 91    πŸ“Œ 198

i was not familiar with your game ken jennings

21.05.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 8733    πŸ” 1329    πŸ’¬ 82    πŸ“Œ 18

She, alongside 96 other people, boarded at the Red Wing stop for a day trip to the Wisconsin Dells. That is, they are now arriving in the Wisconsin Dells (4:03pm) and will have 2 hours to get sloshed before boarding the Borealis back to Red Wing. Many are already sloshed from canned old fashioneds….

01.05.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just met a woman on the Amtrak Borealis to Chicago that told me about her 4 raccoons: Petey 1, Petey 2, Petey 3, and Petey 4. Her favorite? Petey 4 - he died too young from feline distemper!

01.05.2025 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Look at this video: a *huge* crowd of Vermonters swaying alongside Mohsen right after he was freed, singing "We Shall Overcome"

Signs reading "Hands off our students" & "free speech" are peppered in between large Palestine flags

30.04.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3553    πŸ” 1057    πŸ’¬ 38    πŸ“Œ 94
Tricia McLaughlin &
@TriciaOhio
0...
The narrative being pushed about Jose Hermosillo is false. On April 8, Hermosillo approached Border Patrol in Tucson and stated he had entered the U.S. illegally through Nogales. He said he wanted to turn himself in and completed a sworn statement identifying as a Mexican citizen who had entered unlawfully.
He was processed and appeared in court on April 11. Afterward, he was held by the U.S. Marshals in Florence, AZ. A few days later, his family presented documents showing U.S. citizenship. The charges were dismissed, and he was released to his family.
This arrest was the direct result of Hermosillo's own actions and statements.

Tricia McLaughlin & @TriciaOhio 0... The narrative being pushed about Jose Hermosillo is false. On April 8, Hermosillo approached Border Patrol in Tucson and stated he had entered the U.S. illegally through Nogales. He said he wanted to turn himself in and completed a sworn statement identifying as a Mexican citizen who had entered unlawfully. He was processed and appeared in court on April 11. Afterward, he was held by the U.S. Marshals in Florence, AZ. A few days later, his family presented documents showing U.S. citizenship. The charges were dismissed, and he was released to his family. This arrest was the direct result of Hermosillo's own actions and statements.

In an interview with Popular Information, his first with any media outlet, Hermosillo said DHS'.
's account was false.
According to Hermosillo, he was visiting his girlfriend's family in Tucson from his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Several hours before his arrest, Hermosillo was transported to a hospital in Tucson by ambulance after suffering from a seizure. He has a New Mexico state ID, but did not take it with him during the medical emergency.
After being released from the hospital following treatment, Hermosillo did not know how to return to where he was staying.
He approached the Border Patrol officer because he was looking for someone to help him. "I saw a car, and I askled] him for help," Hermosillo said. He told the officer that he was staying in Tucson.

In an interview with Popular Information, his first with any media outlet, Hermosillo said DHS'. 's account was false. According to Hermosillo, he was visiting his girlfriend's family in Tucson from his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Several hours before his arrest, Hermosillo was transported to a hospital in Tucson by ambulance after suffering from a seizure. He has a New Mexico state ID, but did not take it with him during the medical emergency. After being released from the hospital following treatment, Hermosillo did not know how to return to where he was staying. He approached the Border Patrol officer because he was looking for someone to help him. "I saw a car, and I askled] him for help," Hermosillo said. He told the officer that he was staying in Tucson.

"You"
re not from here. Do you have your
papers?" the officer said, according to Hermosillo. When the officer asked where he was from, Hermosillo said he told the officer,
"New Mexico." The officer then accused Hermosillo of lying. "Don't make me lout] like [I'm] stupid," the officer said. "I know you're from Mexico." After that, Hermosillo said, he was arrested.
Hermosillo said that he never told the officer that he was born in Mexico, was a citizen of Mexico, or entered the country illegally. And he would not have said those things because they are not true. He signed the transcript released by DHS because the officer ordered him to "sign everything." But Hermosillo did not read it, because he cannot read.
According to Hermosillo's girlfriend, Grace Hernandez, Hermosillo has learning disabilities and can only write his name.
Hermosillo said he did not graduate from high school and dropped out after the 10th grade.

"You" re not from here. Do you have your papers?" the officer said, according to Hermosillo. When the officer asked where he was from, Hermosillo said he told the officer, "New Mexico." The officer then accused Hermosillo of lying. "Don't make me lout] like [I'm] stupid," the officer said. "I know you're from Mexico." After that, Hermosillo said, he was arrested. Hermosillo said that he never told the officer that he was born in Mexico, was a citizen of Mexico, or entered the country illegally. And he would not have said those things because they are not true. He signed the transcript released by DHS because the officer ordered him to "sign everything." But Hermosillo did not read it, because he cannot read. According to Hermosillo's girlfriend, Grace Hernandez, Hermosillo has learning disabilities and can only write his name. Hermosillo said he did not graduate from high school and dropped out after the 10th grade.

The officer also signed the document, which said Hermosillo "read" the document or had
it read to him. But Hermosillo said no one read him the document.
Other documents created by the officer have inaccuracies. For example, the criminal complaint says that Hermosillo was detained
"at or near Nogales, Arizona." But Hermosillo was detained in Tuscon, which is more than 70 miles from Nogales. John Mennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Border Patrol, said that it was an "unintentional" error.
Hermosillo said he was detained with about
15 other men in a cell at the Florence Correctional Center. He was served only cold food. He said he contracted the flu because
"they have it cold in there and everybody's getting sick." Hermosillo said he requested medicine but was not provided with any.

The officer also signed the document, which said Hermosillo "read" the document or had it read to him. But Hermosillo said no one read him the document. Other documents created by the officer have inaccuracies. For example, the criminal complaint says that Hermosillo was detained "at or near Nogales, Arizona." But Hermosillo was detained in Tuscon, which is more than 70 miles from Nogales. John Mennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Border Patrol, said that it was an "unintentional" error. Hermosillo said he was detained with about 15 other men in a cell at the Florence Correctional Center. He was served only cold food. He said he contracted the flu because "they have it cold in there and everybody's getting sick." Hermosillo said he requested medicine but was not provided with any.

A US citizen with a learning disability who has just suffered a medical emergency asks a CBP officer for directions outside the emergency room. He ends up detained in an icebox for ten days and has the assistant secretary of DHS lying about him to the public at large. popular.info/p/us-citizen...

23.04.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 22058    πŸ” 10121    πŸ’¬ 806    πŸ“Œ 940

When my garage was emptied by thieves, a total loss of more than the $20,000 quoted below, we called MPD and were told to fill out an online report. MPD never contacted us after we filed the report.

My insurance company asked if the police had any leads I had to stop myself from laughing.

22.04.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

This is an interesting, well written article, @dannychau.bsky.social. But, is there any actual reporting on the β€œnoise?” As far as I can tell, the only β€œnoise” is parsed from circumstance and Giannis’ quote re: Luka. Do you have any sources indicating he is likely to leave? Sincerely, Bucks Fans

22.04.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Moonstruck (1987) with pre-movie trivia hosted by Josh Carson! No sooner does widow Loretta (Cher) accept a marriage proposal from her doltish boyfriend, Johnny (Danny Aiello), than she finds herself falling for his younger brother, Ronny (Nicolas Cage).

Very important event: theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/m...

21.04.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

honestly that must feel so good for the retention pond. like when a doctor cleans your ears out for you

11.04.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Flyer with information from the City of Minneapolis

Flyer with information from the City of Minneapolis

This flyer was posted on neighbor’s doors.

11.04.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The ducks are okay, per the firefighters.

11.04.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Fire burning grass by a retention pond

Fire burning grass by a retention pond

Firefighter starting a controlled burn

Firefighter starting a controlled burn

Prescribed burn going on at the retention pond by the Say Their Names Memorial at George Floyd Square.

11.04.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A smiling woman high-fives another person.

A smiling woman high-fives another person.

Freshman Rep. Anquam Mahamoud is congratulated by Rep. Julie Greene following the passage of her first bill during floor session April 3.

πŸ“Έ Michele Jokinen

#mnleg

04.04.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Senator Jim Banks (R) isn’t sorry he told a fired federal worker β€œhe probably deserved it”.

He went on to say the worker was β€œcomplaining about losing a left-wing woke job in the federal government that should have never been a job to begin with”.

The job was helping people with disabilities.

04.04.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 26395    πŸ” 8242    πŸ’¬ 1392    πŸ“Œ 773
Crowd of folks wearing green in conference hall supporting AFSCME Day on the Hill

Crowd of folks wearing green in conference hall supporting AFSCME Day on the Hill

Attending my first (of many) Day on the Hill as a member of AFSCME Council 5

01.04.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white photo of a young Hayao Miyazaki organizing as chief secretary of Toei's labor union in 1964. he has a bullhorn over his shoulder and there are a number of people in the background.

Black and white photo of a young Hayao Miyazaki organizing as chief secretary of Toei's labor union in 1964. he has a bullhorn over his shoulder and there are a number of people in the background.

Reminder that when you post that Studio Ghibli AI slop that former union organizer Hayao Miyazaki thinks it is "an insult to life itself."

28.03.2025 03:13 β€” πŸ‘ 680    πŸ” 183    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 6
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Second Minnesota university student detained by ICE A Minnesota State University, Mankato student was detained Friday, and a University of Minnesota student was detained Thursday. Reasons for both arrests are unclear.

A Minnesota State University, Mankato student was detained by ICE on Friday β€œfor reasons that are unknown to us,” said President Edward Inch in a letter to the campus in Mankato.

31.03.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
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Today I learned that a graduate student at the University of Minnesota was abducted by ICE yesterday. We need a rapid response from leaders at all levels on what we can do to protect everyone in our community. I will keep working on this issue and update as I learn more.

28.03.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 465    πŸ” 231    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 15
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director is attacked by Jewish settlers and detained, activists say Activists say Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film β€œNo Other Land” in the occupied West Bank, and he was then detained by the Israeli military.

They fucking disappeared Hamdan Ballal. Sheer impunity, knowing the US isn't going to say shit.

"As he was being treated in an ambulance, soldiers detained him and a second Palestinian man, the [Center for Jewish Nonviolence] said. It said his whereabouts were now unknown."

24.03.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2235    πŸ” 1389    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 38

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