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"To be clear, we're not "protesting" here in Minneapolis. We're resisting an occupation."
- philcalvit

#Resist #Resistance #Protest #Minneapolis #Minnesota #USA #ICE #CBP #DHS #Trump #GOP #Fascism #Authoritarianism #Politics #US #UnitedStates

Screen shot of a short social media thread on Threads by philcalvit, text only:

1st post:
To be clear, we're not "protesting" here in Minneapolis. We're resisting an occupation.

2nd post:
I should have said Minnesota. It's state-wide. — Screen shot of a short social media thread on Threads by philcalvit, text only: 1st post: To be clear, we're not "protesting" here in Minneapolis. We're resisting an occupation. 2nd post: I should have said Minnesota. It's state-wide.

Zhi Zhu 🕸️

@ZhiZhu@newsie.social replied · 18 hours ago

"Every single of one them has had abductions happen on their block, to their neighbors, right in front of them. Their kids have seen their classrooms empty out, remote school instituted like there's another plague. They all know the smell of tear gas, the burn of pepper in the air. One described the number of abandoned cars, windows smashed. Another described a neighbor screaming out. All of them talk of helicopters, the endless helicopters."
https://dansinker.com/posts/2026-01-21-all-we-have/

#ICE #Minnesota #USA #News

Headline and photo with caption.

Headline: Dan Sinker/blog

We Are All We Have

Photo: A small 3D printer printing colorful whistles
Caption: A peek into the printer that runs for 15 hours a day in my basement. — Headline and photo with caption. Headline: Dan Sinker/blog We Are All We Have Photo: A small 3D printer printing colorful whistles Caption: A peek into the printer that runs for 15 hours a day in my basement.

  We Are All We Have | dansinker.com

Zhi Zhu 🕸️

@ZhiZhu@newsie.social replied · 18 hours ago

"They have come to the Twin Cities with 2000, 3000 troops & the people of #Minneapolis St Paul have answered back with tens of thousands more. The call for help goes out, and it gets answered by so many... Everywhere you look there are people—regular-ass people like you, like me—standing up to literal troops, everyone knowing full well how it could go and doing it anyway.

Nobody should have to do this.

But we do it."
https://dansinker.com/posts/2026-01-21-all-we-have/

#Protest #Resist #ICE #Fascism #News #Minnesota #US

Text from article:
And so it's just us. We are all we have.

But we're doing it. They have come to the Twin Cities with 2000, 3000 troops and the people of Minneapolis St Paul have answered back with tens of thousands more. The call for help goes out, and it gets answered by so many. The people lining up to help support those in Minnesota is legion. Everywhere you look there are people—regular-ass people like you, like me—standing up to literal troops, everyone knowing full well how it could go and doing it anyway.

Nobody should have to do this.

But we do it.

It seems impossible to imagine right now, but eventually the feds will leave the Twin Cities the same way they did Chicago: suddenly and surprisingly (and also not completely). The surge will end, the tide will go out, and the aftermath will linger for a long, long time.

And then the goons will go elsewhere.

Maybe to your town. Maybe back to mine. We'll be ready. We will take what we learned in Minneapolis the same way we took what we learned in Chicago, and apply it to the next place. To your place. To mine.

The time to organize for that is right now. Talk to friends, talk to family, have a plan. — Text from article: And so it's just us. We are all we have. But we're doing it. They have come to the Twin Cities with 2000, 3000 troops and the people of Minneapolis St Paul have answered back with tens of thousands more. The call for help goes out, and it gets answered by so many. The people lining up to help support those in Minnesota is legion. Everywhere you look there are people—regular-ass people like you, like me—standing up to literal troops, everyone knowing full well how it could go and doing it anyway. Nobody should have to do this. But we do it. It seems impossible to imagine right now, but eventually the feds will leave the Twin Cities the same way they did Chicago: suddenly and surprisingly (and also not completely). The surge will end, the tide will go out, and the aftermath will linger for a long, long time. And then the goons will go elsewhere. Maybe to your town. Maybe back to mine. We'll be ready. We will take what we learned in Minneapolis the same way we took what we learned in Chicago, and apply it to the next place. To your place. To mine. The time to organize for that is right now. Talk to friends, talk to family, have a plan.

  We Are All We Have | dansinker.com

Zhi Zhu 🕸️

@ZhiZhu@newsie.social replied · 18 hours ago

"The time to organize for that is right now. Talk to friends, talk to family, have a plan.

But beyond that: There are people in your community, today, doing the work that needs to be done. Reach out to the immigrant rights organizations that exist in your town... Find out how you can help. Find the food banks and pantries in your area, ask what you can do... Find the mutual aid groups... These groups, these people, they all exist, near you, right now."
https://dansinker.com/posts/2026-01-21-all-we-have/

#Resist #ICE #US

Text from article:
And then the goons will go elsewhere.

Maybe to your town. Maybe back to mine. We'll be ready. We will take what we learned in Minneapolis the same way we took what we learned in Chicago, and apply it to the next place. To your place. To mine.

The time to organize for that is right now. Talk to friends, talk to family, have a plan.

But beyond that: There are people in your community, today, doing the work that needs to be done. Reach out to the immigrant rights organizations that exist in your town and your region. They are already preparing for what feels inevitable. Find out how you can help. Find the food banks and pantries in your area, ask what you can do. Source whistles now, not just one but enough for your family and friends and neighbors, your clubs and church groups and whoever else. Find the mutual aid groups. Find who is delivering groceries to homes. These groups, these people, they all exist, near you, right now.

Minneapolis needs your help, your money, your supplies, absolutely right now. But so does the community you live in. — Text from article: And then the goons will go elsewhere. Maybe to your town. Maybe back to mine. We'll be ready. We will take what we learned in Minneapolis the same way we took what we learned in Chicago, and apply it to the next place. To your place. To mine. The time to organize for that is right now. Talk to friends, talk to family, have a plan. But beyond that: There are people in your community, today, doing the work that needs to be done. Reach out to the immigrant rights organizations that exist in your town and your region. They are already preparing for what feels inevitable. Find out how you can help. Find the food banks and pantries in your area, ask what you can do. Source whistles now, not just one but enough for your family and friends and neighbors, your clubs and church groups and whoever else. Find the mutual aid groups. Find who is delivering groceries to homes. These groups, these people, they all exist, near you, right now. Minneapolis needs your help, your money, your supplies, absolutely right now. But so does the community you live in.

  We Are All We Have | dansinker.com

Zhi Zhu 🕸️

@ZhiZhu@newsie.social replied · 18 hours ago

"Right now feels impossible, and unfortunately there's a lot of impossible still to come. There's no fast fix, no one easy trick to defeating #fascism.

But.

But honestly I've never felt more hopeful that we actually have what it takes. That we can do the impossible, even when it seems insurmountable.

Because what it takes is us."

https://dansinker.com/posts/2026-01-21-all-we-have/

#Protest #Resist #ICE #CBP #DHS #Trump #Resistance #Minneapolis #Minnesota #USA #US #UnitedStates #America

Text from article:
Minneapolis needs your help, your money, your supplies, absolutely right now. But so does the community you live in.

We are all we have and the more you do, today, to reach out in your neighbors, your town, your community, the better off everyone is.

Right now feels impossible, and unfortunately there's a lot of impossible still to come. There's no fast fix, no one easy trick to defeating fascism.

But.

But honestly I've never felt more hopeful that we actually have what it takes. That we can do the impossible, even when it seems insurmountable.

Because what it takes is us. — Text from article: Minneapolis needs your help, your money, your supplies, absolutely right now. But so does the community you live in. We are all we have and the more you do, today, to reach out in your neighbors, your town, your community, the better off everyone is. Right now feels impossible, and unfortunately there's a lot of impossible still to come. There's no fast fix, no one easy trick to defeating fascism. But. But honestly I've never felt more hopeful that we actually have what it takes. That we can do the impossible, even when it seems insurmountable. Because what it takes is us.

  We Are All We Have | dansinker.com

Zhi Zhu 🕸️

@ZhiZhu@newsie.social replied · 17 hours ago

‼️ Anti-ICE strike‼️

"Last week, #Minnesota -based faith leaders, unions, and other #community groups called for a #strike and economic #blackout on Jan. 23 in response to the #Trump administration's [attack on #Minneapolis]

That operation has led to ... the death of #ReneeGood, who was shot and killed by Jonathan Ross, an #ICE agent"
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/growing-number-of-minnesota-businesses-announce-plans-to-close-for-jan-23-strike

#Protest #Resist #Resistance #DonaldTrump #Fascism #Politics #News #US #USA #UnitedStates

Headline:
List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike

First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.

BringMeTheNews
Updated: 6 hours ago
Original: Jan 17, 2026 — Headline: List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action. BringMeTheNews Updated: 6 hours ago Original: Jan 17, 2026

Zhi Zhu 🕸️

@ZhiZhu@newsie.social replied · 17 hours ago

"the action has been endorsed by some #Minnesota labor unions, including the #Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, St. Paul Federation of Educators, Unite Here Local 17, SEIU Local 26, Unidos MN, and ATU transit union. Additionally, the Minnesota Nurses Association backed the event in an announcement on Jan. 17.

Around the Twin Cities, a growing number of businesses have begun to announce plans to close in solidarity with the Day of Truth and Freedom."
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/growing-number-of-minnesota-businesses-announce-plans-to-close-for-jan-23-strike

#Resist #ICE

A poster for the Jan. 23 protest on a light pole in Minneapolis.

Credit: Dustin Nelson | Bring Me The News — A poster for the Jan. 23 protest on a light pole in Minneapolis. Credit: Dustin Nelson | Bring Me The News

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Zhi Zhu 🕸️

@ZhiZhu@newsie.social replied · 17 hours ago

"growing #strike movement across the country against ICE's occupation of #Minneapolis. So far... there are Minneapolis #GeneralStrike solidarity actions in at least 215 cities across the #UnitedStates.

... Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, the Minnesota AFL-CIO, and several large #labor federations around #Minnesota have called for a “Day of Truth of Freedom" as workers intend to strike and walk out on Friday"
https://paydayreport.com/minneap/

#Protest #Resist #ICE #News #US #USA #UnitedStates

Map and headline.

Map: The continental United States with locator pins stuck in a bunch of places across the US.

Headline: MAP: Minneapolis General Strike Movement Spreads to 215 Cities on Friday

by Mike Elk Jan 21, 2026 — Map and headline. Map: The continental United States with locator pins stuck in a bunch of places across the US. Headline: MAP: Minneapolis General Strike Movement Spreads to 215 Cities on Friday by Mike Elk Jan 21, 2026

Zhi Zhu 🕸️

@ZhiZhu@newsie.social replied · 16 hours ago

"Tomorrow, tens of thousands of workers in #Minneapolis are expected to take to the streets in a mass #GeneralStrike. The “Day of Truth and Freedom” has been endorsed by all the major #labor organizations in #Minnesota. Every major #school & cultural institution, as well as hundreds of restaurants & small businesses, are expected to close.

... Minneapolis shows other cities how to fight back when #ICE comes to occupy their cities."
https://paydayreport.com/minnesota-labor-leaders-talk-organizing-lessons-as-strike-movement-goes-national/

#Strike #Protest #Resist #News #US

Photo and headline.

Photo: Protestors stand in the snow holding up a large banner that reads, "An injury to one is an injury to all. CWA 7250. Solidatiry forever!" Other protestors hold up signs that read, "ICE out!"

Headline:
Minnesota Labor Leaders Talk Organizing Lessons as Strike Movement Goes National

by Mike Elk Jan 23, 2026 — Photo and headline. Photo: Protestors stand in the snow holding up a large banner that reads, "An injury to one is an injury to all. CWA 7250. Solidatiry forever!" Other protestors hold up signs that read, "ICE out!" Headline: Minnesota Labor Leaders Talk Organizing Lessons as Strike Movement Goes National by Mike Elk Jan 23, 2026

Payday Report

Minnesota Labor Leaders Talk Organizing Lessons as Strike Movement Goes National

“Flexibility is important. I also think having initiative and decentralizing the campaign, letting different people put their own sort of stamp on it, is just a normal way movements exist,” says Knutson.

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