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.
"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.
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
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!)
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
BREAKING: Minneapolis City Council members have announced their intent to disband the Minneapolis Police Department and invest in community-led public safety.
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
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!
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
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 🔥
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
@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.
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):
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.
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.