Cities Church in St. Paul, MN Deserves to be Disrupted When the post-Trump era reckoning comes, the civil rights action in support of immigrants will stand out as a moment of moral clarity

A friend was arrested yesterday protesting Cities Church. Here's my piece on why the civil rights activists who entered the church during the federal anti-immigrant campaign in the Twin Cities were showing moral clarity. Read it here:

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At Whipple this morning, watching ice vehicles coming and going. They’re still here, folks

A Raid in a Small Town Brings Trump’s Deportations to Deep-Red Idaho

“We rely on Hispanic labor,” said Chris Gross, a second-generation farmer who grows sweet corn seed and mint in Wilder. She added, “Nobody thought something like this could happen here.” A Raid in a Small Town Brings Trump’s Deportations to Deep-Red Idaho www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...

In solidarity with today's ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA blackout, MinnMax is donating $1 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota for every share of this Bluesky post for the next hour.

Exclusive: US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar The details shared with Semafor mark an initial milestone in the administration’s plan following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.

The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.

“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

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"In all these 124 years they have never had to issue a statement that a Nobel prize cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred, until a corrupt, demented circus clown took office."

- You have the right to not open the door unless you see a valid judicial warrant. It must have your correct address and name and be signed by a judge.

If you see any federal activity, call the MONARCA rapid response hotline at 612-441-2881. 3/

Fundraiser for Frazier · Cedrick Frazier for County Attorney Join Cedrick Frazier for a fundraiser on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30pm-7pm in support of his campaign to be the next Hennepin County Attorney. Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dece...

Hey! Look over here! We have a chance to elect a great Hennepin County Attorney next year! Come meet, and then support with your money, Cedrick Frazier THIS Thursday, December 4, 5:30-7 pm at Arbeiter Brewing. www.mobilize.us/cedrickfrazi...

Louisiana — the red state that Mike Johnson nominally represents — has the second highest percentage of residents enrolled in SNAP in the nation.

They’re pushing this fantasy about these being “Democrat programs” used only in blue states but that’s a PR fantasy divorced from reality.

Election 2025: Sample Ballot/Index of Posts Greetings to everyone pulling up my site on their phones from a voting booth. For your convenience I’ve put links to (hopefully) all of this year’s races. If you scroll and don’t find what you’re l…

Election 2025: Sample Ballot/Index of Posts

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And climate change and the high number of destructive hurricanes might have something to do with it too

We’re having a fundraiser for our great Council Member Aurin Chowdhury next Sunday. You should come! There will be brunch! RSVP (or just donate) here: secure.actblue.com/donate/letof...

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Ward 12 Candidate Forum and Meet & Greet Hosted by the League of Women Voters - Minneapolis. Join us! Thursday, October 9th, 6:30-8:15pm Event will take place at Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church (ELCA) at 4101 37th Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55406

Join Team Aurin at the Ward 12 City Council candidate forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters - Minneapolis 🎤 @lwvmpls.bsky.social.

🗓️ Thursday, October 9th
6:30 – 7:45pm, Ward 12 Candidate Forum
7:45 – 8:15pm, Candidate Meet & Greet

📍 Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church (4101 37th Avenue S.)

With all 9 MPRB seats up this fall, it’s time to brush up on what the Park Board does, why it’s important, and meet the DFL candidates.

Your Parks, Your Vote
Mon, Sept 29, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
(doors open at 5:00)
Martin Luther King Park
4055 Nicollet Ave, Mpls

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Becka Thompson tells the Star Tribune she lives in the Cooper neighborhood. far from the park district she represents.

state law says a local elected office becomes vacant when the office holder no longer resides in the district.

We knew this moment was coming. Ward 12 candidate Becka Thompson claiming residence in a neighborhood outside her current park district means she's either lying or must resign her park board seat.

Understanding Ranked Choice Voting Understanding Ranked Choice Voting Author: Josh Martin (@JoshMartinMpls); Last Updated 1/30/25 Note: If you want a simpler explainer with less reading and more pizza, check out this video from Minnea...

I've heard people wondering about ranked choice voting, so I'm reposting my explainer from 2021. The TLDR version is just rank your three favorite (or least unfavorite) candidates in order. But you can read this if you want a deep dive.

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Me, there, in July!

Woman fatally shot in Minneapolis sought court protection from suspect weeks earlier The 50-year-old suspect, described as a former boyfriend, was booked into jail Monday.

the woman killed over north was being abused and MPD did not forward a case for consideration of charges stemming from an assault she suffered last month

but people want you to believe mary moriarty is the problem? she can't charge if she doesn't get the case

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Flags at the White House were lowered to half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk Flags at the White House were lowered to half-staff after Trump wrote on his Truth Social site that he has ordered that all American flags across the U.S. be lowered in honor of Charlie Kirk.

I always put Kirk in the death eater camp, not the fly-the-flag-at-half-mast camp

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One day after the Supreme Court lifted the ban on racial profiling, federal agents swarmed a car in Van Nuys.

Four masked agents with guns drawn yanked people out, slammed them to the ground, and pointed a weapon at a pregnant woman.

There is no justification for this. None.

Minneapolis is full of people who care deeply about our neighbors, the health of our city, and the planet.

Let’s build a city that reflects that care, together.

Is this the same Frey campaign staffer that brought national chain Dunkin Donuts to the Ward 9 convention, rather than baked goods from one on the many local bakeries? Rookie mistake 🙃

Krizter nails it again

Goodbye to Palmer’s: A Requiem for Minneapolis’s Weirdest and Wonderfullest Bar - Racket The landmark West Bank bar will close in 10 days. Here's why that happened—and what will be lost.

Among the details in Seth A. Richardson's excellent, heartbreaking new Racket piece on the death of Palmer's Bar: owner Sarah Dwyer wrote to Mayor Jacob Frey twice to ask for more enforcement of city code to help clean up the neighborhood. Neither letter even received a reply. #DontRankFrey

YouTube video by Wedge LIVE! DeWayne Davis is running for Mayor of Minneapolis

I had the opportunity last week to join John Edwards with @WedgeLIVE on a bike ride on Webber Parkway. We chatted about the election so far and about some of the biggest challenges facing our city. Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Joint Door Knock with Omar Fateh for Mayor Saturday, September 6th, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Joint Door Knock with DeWayne Davis Saturday, September 13th, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Joint Door Knock with DeWayne Davis Sunday, September 14th, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Joint Door Knock with Jazz Hampton Saturday, September 20th, 10am - 2pm

This month, I’m hosting four weekend door-knocks with 3 incredible candidates running for Minneapolis Mayor who will be on my ballot: @omarfatehmn.com, @dewayneforminneapolis.com, @jazzformayor.bsky.social 🗳️

Sign up to join Team Aurin for one or more of these events:
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Joint Door Knock with Omar Fateh for Mayor Saturday, September 6th, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Joint Door Knock with DeWayne Davis Saturday, September 13th, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Joint Door Knock with DeWayne Davis Sunday, September 14th, 1:00 - 4:00pm

Joint Door Knock with Jazz Hampton Saturday, September 20th, 10am - 2pm

🗓️ Team Aurin’s September weekend door-knock schedule with Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis, & Jazz Hampton:

• Sat, Sept. 6th, 1-4pm, with @omarfatehmn.com

• Sat, Sept. 13th, 1-4pm &
• Sun, Sept. 14th, 1-4pm with @dewayneforminneapolis.com

• Sat, Sept. 20th, 10am - 2pm, with @jazzformayor.bsky.social

I’ve seen a lot of false information circulating in the weeks following the Minneapolis DFL convention. Some of it feels like reading Jan 6 voter conspiracy theories, so as the person who stepped in as head teller + audited the voting system, I’d like to set the record straight🧵

First posted a month ago, but worth reposting in light of the Mpls DFL’s appeal of the CBRC’s decision a few weeks ago