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Multi-Racial Working-Class Power Building | The Twin Cities chapter of Democratic Socialists of America @DemSocialists | Donate at

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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
People in the labor movement fought and died for those things. They didn't come about through the generosity of bosses. Read a book, dorks.
@CatoInstitute
Cato Institute
6 years
Free market capitalism has delivered what Marx had long desired — shorter working hours and higher income.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
3 years
A curfew. Starting 7pm. With the largest police presence in MN history. The state is using the curfew and the National Guard to criminalize protest. It’s not about keeping people safe and “maintaining the peace.” It’s about snuffing out any dissent whatsoever.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
"We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings." Rest in power, Ursula K Le Guin.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
Happy Labor Day!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
3 years
This is what fascism looks like in 2021.
@AndrewMannix
Andy Mannix
3 years
Brooklyn center police are flying a blue line flag outside the station right now
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
We are getting reports 6 heavily armed white men are traveling toward the 3rd precinct - waiting on confirmation but keep an eye out
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
tfw people no longer fall for your bullshit #SadMayor
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
So proud of all the Minnesotans fighting back against the police tonight. Minneapolis St. Paul claiming our cities from the oppressors who would rather watch the city burn than see George Floyd’s murderers brought to justice
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Want to help out your comrades protesting at the 3rd precinct (at Lake and Minnehaha?) Here’s a good list of much needed supplies (except for milk! Water is always better for eyewashing than milk!! Please don’t bring milk!)
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
Good morning.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 months
The Minneapolis City Council has voted to override Mayor Frey’s veto of this resolution. The call for a ceasefire stands!
@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 months
Today the Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to US military aid to Israel, adding to the global movement for a ceasefire and end to the occupation.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
2 years
🚨🚨🚨 @MNNURSES ARE SO COOL THEY HAVE A SKATEBOARDING DOG ON THE PICKET LINE🚨🚨🚨
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Congrats, @OmarFatehMN !
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
THEY’VE TAKEN OVER THE THIRD PRECINCT!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
We stand with @IlhanMN against the reactionary smears being thrown at her. Conflating criticism of the Israeli state and its vicious repression with anti-Semitism is a neoconservative con that we refuse to fall for.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
edicare for all
@amyklobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
No more cops in St. Paul schools!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
How are you so bad at this
@SenateDems
Senate Democrats
7 years
The GOP once believed in bipartisanship. #TBT #GOPTaxScam
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
FOOD RELIEF FOR SOUTH MPLS RESIDENTS Hot meals and groceries - share with whoever needs it! Details on the Facebook event:
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
2 months
Happening now: Hundreds have gathered at the University of Minnesota for an emergency protest after nine students were arrested for peacefully demanding the university divest from Israel.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
When people say of police brutality victims, “they should have listened to instructions” GUESS WHAT. Police think that they ARE the law and will do whatever they want regardless
@CNN
CNN
4 years
Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter and camera crew as they report from protests in Minneapolis
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
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Sweet dreams, everyone.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
This is class war
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
A better world is possible.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Love and solidarity with the people of Bolivia 🇧🇴
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
We are going to be retweeting this all day so you might as well memorize it now
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
They are waiting on your anger to exhaust you and for the public to fall back to the status quo. This started with police violence and that hasn’t gone away; neither can we. We need to organize and build power to demand what we want.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
Absolute solidarity with Ilhan Omar, with no weasely equivocation, no 'both sides' bromides, no 'Let's start a respectful dialogue' scolding.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Food Justice for Frontlines - donate to get groceries (including fresh produce from local farms) and hot meals to the protest frontlines. Show love to our community in this fight!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
NO JUSTICE NO PEACE
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
This graphic has been going around Twitter. There are a lot of little squares to read but it is worth your time!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
We stand with Ilhan.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
David Harvey on teaching Marx's 'Capital'.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
There is power in a union.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
3 years
NLG #: (612-444-2654) Bail: @MNFreedomFund Don’t post people’s faces Take screenshots of your photos before you post Turn off face and thumb print unlocking on your phone If teargassed, use water, not milk Stay safe, comrades. #JusticeForDaunteWright
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 months
Over 100k people voted Uncommitted in Michigan’s Democratic primary last Tuesday to demand a ceasefire. So far tonight, 44k Minnesotans have used their vote to echo that demand.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 months
Today the Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to US military aid to Israel, adding to the global movement for a ceasefire and end to the occupation.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
Minneapolis rally for #Charlottesville at Bde Maka Ska
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Be careful
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
3 years
Congratulations to @ChavezForWard9 , the first DSA endorsed candidate elected to the Minneapolis City Council, who will take their people-powered campaign for Ward 9 to City Hall!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Union busting is disgusting
@surlybrewing
surlybrewing
4 years
Surly's Beer Hall is closing indefinitely on November 2nd. Details at the link:
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
our chapter has over 700 members now :-O
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
hey gang check this out.... "democratic snowcialism"
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
3 years
The results are in, every TCDSA endorsed city council candidate has won! Congrats to @robin4mpls , @aishaforward10 , and @ChavezForWard9 on their wins as they continue their fight for the working people in City Hall.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
Happy Labor Day!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
Who is this guy and why is he explicitly singling out the class that owns the means of production and the labor power of others?
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Solidarity to the protests across the country. 7 people shot at Kentucky protest for Breonna Taylor.
@socialistdogmom
molly conger
4 years
SEVEN people are confirmed to have been shot at a protest in louisville tonight. a lot of unknowns still but it looks to me like the cops shot these people protesting the fact that cops are shooting people without repercussions.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
They will literally call in the National Guard to protect capital before they will arrest any murderous cops. This is blood on YOUR hands, @GovTimWalz @Jacob_Frey
@Stowydad
Brian Bakst
4 years
BREAKING: @GovTimWalz has called up the National Guard to help restore order amid violent protests and looting in the aftermath of #GeorgeFloyd 's death. He died after being pinned down at the neck by a Minneapolis police officer.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
📣We don't want this "universal coverage" nonsense, we want "universal care." If it isn't free at the point of service, it isn't affordable.📣
@CAP_Health
CAP Health
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We must keep defending the ACA and Medicaid, but it is now time to chart a path forward for the long-term future of the nation’s health care system.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
2 years
May the family of Amir Locke find support from their community in this tragic hour. He was only 24 years old. He was sleeping on a family member's couch. Not even a suspect. The Minneapolis and St. Paul Police Departments keep showing they are the #1 gang in our cities. 1/7
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Weird how Surly knew for weeks that they couldn't possibly maintain the Beer Hall as a profitable business when they were posting a job listing for Restaurant Manager on August 11
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
Current mood:
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Congrats to democratic socialist Omar Fateh!
@OmarFatehMN
Senator Omar Fateh
4 years
We won this race tonight. We couldn’t have done it without the surge of grassroots support that came from south Minneapolis. This is what it looks like to hold power to account. This is what it looks like to win for change.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
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They just cancelled the rally. Couldn’t handle the receipts, Amy?
@toreyvanoot
Torey Van Oot
4 years
Demonstrators protesting Klobuchar’s handling of the Myon Burrell case as a co prosecutor pour into the gym where the senator is set to rally supporters. They want her to drop out.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
[enjoying oneself in the mystery and beauty of nature] "How can I kick a lot of people off of food assistance?"
@SpeakerRyan
Paul Ryan
6 years
It was 2007. House Republicans had just lost the majority, and I was sitting in a deer hunting tree stand one Saturday morning. That’s when I decided to go big and put together a completely comprehensive plan to update the nation’s entitlement system and reform the tax code.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
It doesn't have to be like this.
@socialistdogmom
molly conger
6 years
it says “peacekeeper”
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
Open enrollment is an annual reminder of just how much of a scam our health insurance system is.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Remember the praise the city council got for this bold announcement? Despite the massive budget cuts that are coming due to COVID, the veto proof majority proposed cutting $1.5 million from MPD. MPD’s budget is $193 million. Can we trust the council to dismantle the police?
@ACLUMN
ACLU of Minnesota
4 years
BREAKING: Minneapolis City Council members have announced their intent to disband the Minneapolis Police Department and invest in community-led public safety.
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Twin Cities DSA 🌹
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Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
IF YOU ARE BEING KETTLED - turn on password access only (no facial recognition, no fingerprint) - leave signal chats - delete social media apps
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
no matter the final results, we've sent a clear message to capitalist interests. love to @SocialistAlt
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
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That's right. They backed off. The purpose of the "outside agitators" narrative all along was to delegitimze the uprising and legitimize bringing in the National Guard to protect their precious economy. 1/ #GeorgeFloyd
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
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Nice
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Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
Solidarity now, solidarity forever.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
It's happening again.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Bol is a beloved comrade and leader in Twin Cities DSA. Both of his arms were broken on the second night of George Floyd protests in Minneapolis while running from police firing into the crowd. He has been unable to work since. Please support!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
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A better world is possible. 🌹
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
2 years
SO VOTERS PASSED THE STRONGEST RENT STABILIZATION POLICY IN THE COUNTRY — YEAH I KNOW COOL RIGHT — THEN THE REAL ESTATE LOBBY GOT MAD AND SAID THEY WOULD NEVER BUILD IN ST. PAUL AGAIN BUT THEN SOMEONE DID SOME MATH AND IT TURNS OUT THE DEVELOPERS LIED
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
2 years
FREE ABORTION ON DEMAND WITHOUT APOLOGY!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Fuck the police
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
3 years
Landlords in Disarray!!!
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Walz is way too comfortable with calling the NG on his constituents
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
2 years
Congratulations to Twin Cities DSA endorsed @ZaynabForSenate ! She has won her election to the Minnesota State Senate, representing the people of South Minneapolis in District 63 🔥
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
neoliberals in 2019 be like
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
Philando Castile was murdered by police 2 years ago this day. Rest in power. #BlackLivesMatter
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
1 year
Twin Cities DSA endorsed Aisha Chughtai because she cares about her community. When Nasri Warsame decided to violently disrupt the Ward 10 convention, Aisha and her team prioritized keeping everyone safe. That’s what Minneapolis needs in its leadership.
@JoshMartinMpls
Josh Martin
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Warsame supporters are on stage. Shouting continues. Chair tries to regain order unsuccessfully. Hard to tell what’s happening. Very chaotic scene. Sounds like police have been called.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
3 years
Chilly day out there! Join them on the picket line to show your solidarity
@unionadvocate
Union Advocate
3 years
Sunrise on Day 2 of Marathon workers' ULP strike at the company's St. Paul Park facility. Striking members of @Teamsters120 welcome #solidarity on the picket line. Parking is available on Broadway Ave or at Franke's Corner Bar
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
When you've seen "Fargo" once
@NateSilver538
Nate Silver
5 years
I think Dems have moved to the left, but also that Omar might have a tough time with a primary challenge in her district.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
Incredible to see all the eruptions of solidarity protests across the nation.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
1 year
Hey gang, check this out… “democratic snowcialism”
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
How many times are we going to have to retweet ourselves this year 🤦‍♀️ #StandWithIlhan
@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
We stand with @IlhanMN against the reactionary smears being thrown at her. Conflating criticism of the Israeli state and its vicious repression with anti-Semitism is a neoconservative con that we refuse to fall for.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
7 years
Solidarity with people that have to work today and tomorrow, especially retail and service industries
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
3 years
Our endorsed ballot question, Question 3, which will enable the city council to pass a rent control measure to combat the unaffordable cost of housing and keep residents in their neighborhoods, passes!
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Twin Cities DSA 🌹
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Dangerously catchy
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
2 years
STRIKE QUILT SAY IT BACK
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
All gratitude to Unicorn Riot for covering this people’s rebellion. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
@UR_Ninja
UNICORN RIOT
4 years
#LIVE : Minneapolis Responds To Police Murder of George Floyd
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6 years
When you know what a union is
@elonmusk
Elon Musk
6 years
@ericbrownzzz @dmatkins137 @ShayneRarma @NASA No, UAW does that. They want divisiveness & enforcement of 2 class “lords & commoners” system. That sucks. US fought War of Independence to get *rid* of a 2 class system! Managers & workers shd be equal w easy movement either way. Managing sucks btw. Hate doing it so much.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
A community conversation about Medicare 4 All w/ @Ilhan & @RepJayapal ? Here in the Twin Cities? Ya you betcha! If you've wanted more info on M4A, here's your chance! You'll need to RSVP, but it's free (hosted by Rep. Omar):
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
6 years
Black Friday is a worker's holiday now. We're taking it back
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Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
mods are asleep, post Farmer Labor Party propaganda
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
4 years
The encampment at 28th and Hiawatha in South Minneapolis is being targeted by an action by law enforcement. Community is being asked to witness and document immediately.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
5 years
We're hearing reports of ICE in south Minneapolis. Be on the lookout for two black Chevrolet Tahoes.
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@TwinCitiesDSA
Twin Cities DSA 🌹
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Thank you to all the comrades who came out to the University of Minnesota throughout the day to support the students who are calling on the university to divest from Israel.
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