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Aaron Sojourner
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Labor econ @upjohninstitute.bsky.social & @IZA.org. Formerly senior economist for labor at White House CEA, UMinn prof, union organizer, bike courier, house painter, dishwasher... Minneapolis. Views mine.

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Aaron Sojourner is an American economist and senior researcher at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. He was formerly an associate professor of economics at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and senior economist for the Council of Economic Advisers. His work has been widely covered by the media, particularly on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labor market in the United States. .. more

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · Sep 11
For Bluesky-Curious Econ Lovers, a Quick Start guide to plugging into the economics community here.

It aims to lower the costs & boost the benefits for folks to engage here.

If it seems useful, please share it here & especially on X.
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For Bluesky-Curious Econ Lovers - Aaron Sojourner
This Quick Start guide aims to help econ lovers easily join Bluesky’s growing economics community. The Bluesky User FAQ covers generic basics, like how to start an account. This guide orients you to e...
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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 6h
It's a coordinated theme that lots of agents are using
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Reposting this video. Can we ID this Minneapolis ICE agent who wants US to "learn a lesson" of obedience to violent fascists? He's clearly threatening to murder anyone who doesn't obey him. Let's prevent the next murder.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU FIND OUT WHO HE IS IN THE COMMENTS.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 6h
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jasonfurman.bsky.social Jason Furman @jasonfurman.bsky.social · 6h
Some countries that have prosecuted or threatened to prosecute central bankers for the purpose of political intimidation or punishment for monetary policy decisions: Argentina, Russia, Turkey, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 6h
Why would Ross take position in front of car when training is to position out of drive line?

Why did the other agent stop, tho others drove thru & Good waved him to pass, & come so aggressively at her?

So she'd pull away & Ross'd have pretext to shoot?

IDK just asking questions

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 6h
Observer networks successfully warn lots of Minnesotans about ICE activity & record rights' violations.

I had a feeling Ross's killing of an observer might've been a premeditated, strategic brush back, to intimidate us against using our 1st Amendment rights.

This talk strengthens that feeling.
wedge.live Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 7h
ICE agent screaming a threat: "Did you not learn from what just happened?"
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...

Reposted by Caroline Krafft, Martin Gaynor, Susan Strasser

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 6h
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AG Bondi & POTUS are threatening the Fed with criminal indictment in order to try to force its leaders to corrupt economic policy.

Watch this.
#NumbersDay #EconSky

Reposted by Will Jennings, Brendan Nyhan, Steven S. Smith , and 4 more

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 6h
With Trump going full authoritarian on Venezuela-Greenland, ICE, and the Fed, the response has to be serious. Four Republican senators (Tillis, McConnell, Murkowski, Collins?) could announce they’ll caucus for now with the Dems to give them control of the Senate to check Trump.

Reposted by Richard S.J. Tol, Justin Wolfers, Caroline Krafft , and 7 more

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Jason Furman @jasonfurman.bsky.social · 6h
Some countries that have prosecuted or threatened to prosecute central bankers for the purpose of political intimidation or punishment for monetary policy decisions: Argentina, Russia, Turkey, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

Reposted by Joe R. Feagin, Brendan Nyhan, Steve Peers , and 6 more

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 6h
Tillis is spot on. The Senate can't confirm a Trump toady to succeed Powell at the Fed. The rest of the game is now out in the open, and it doesn't end well.

Reposted by Aaron Sojourner, Nathan P. Kalmoe

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 7h
ICE agent screaming a threat: "Did you not learn from what just happened?"
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...

Reposted by Joanna Bryson, Jan W. Mueller, Richard S.J. Tol , and 13 more

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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 7h
What can history teach us about what happens when a populist strongman with an idiosyncratic taste for low interest rates undermines central bank independence?

Reposted by Stephen M. Walt, Kori Schake, Claudia Sahm , and 70 more

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Federal Reserve @federalreserve.gov · 8h
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
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Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 9h
They have power in the moment to do whatever the heck the want to do & they abuse this power regularly.

They can always say they suspect you are not a citizen & hold you.

And SCOTUS said it's legal for them discriminate on the basis of skin color and occupation
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ICE agents wrongfully detained U.S. citizen in Minneapolis for looking Somali, city leaders say
Minneapolis city leaders say a U.S. citizen was wrongfully arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents because he looks Somali.
www.cbsnews.com

Reposted by Aaron Sojourner

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Will Jones @willpjones.bsky.social · 9h
Education Minnesota @educationmn.bsky.social is working to keep ICE out of schools. You can support the union right now by signing their petition here
SIGN THE PETITION TODAY!
As Minnesotans and Americans, we agree that schools must be places of safety, learning, and belonging. This is not a partisan issue—it is a moral one. The Trump Administration must act now and order a...
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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 10h
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mattprivratsky.bsky.social Matt Privratsky @mattprivratsky.bsky.social · 12h
Community pushed them out.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 10h
Greg Bovino and gang in St Paul Target
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mattprivratsky.bsky.social Matt Privratsky @mattprivratsky.bsky.social · 12h
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 10h
If a new president unilaterally does a huge DHS reduction in force in Jan 2029, none will collect & it will create a lot of budget capacity for better uses.
crobertcargill.bsky.social C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 12h
I just found out last night that the $50k enrollment bonus only pays out after 5 years of service, and reader, the laugh I let out when I read that woke the dog from across the house. These absolute fucking grapes aren't seeing a dime of that money. No way they can ride out 5 years of this job.
dennycarter.bsky.social Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 1d
ICE recruitment is going well.

Reposted by John R. Hutchinson, John McLaren, Anders Nilsson , and 9 more

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Sarah.M.L.Engineer @galaxyinfernocodes.bsky.social · 12h
Somali aunties were giving out samosas to the anti ICE protesters in Minneapolis.

Reposted by Joanna Bryson, Rosemary A. Joyce, Aaron Sojourner , and 2 more

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 12h
I just found out last night that the $50k enrollment bonus only pays out after 5 years of service, and reader, the laugh I let out when I read that woke the dog from across the house. These absolute fucking grapes aren't seeing a dime of that money. No way they can ride out 5 years of this job.
dennycarter.bsky.social Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 1d
ICE recruitment is going well.
Background checks don't happen until after people start work, one official said, as HR rubber-stamps applicants in days. Training was slashed from 16 weeks to six, with sit-ups eliminated because recruits couldn't handle them.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 12h
We are the target now.

If it pays off for them, you could be soon.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 12h
Big companies can take actions that matter.

People all over the country and world can influence those companies.🧵
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aaronsojourner.org Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 13h
Community groups are asking Target to take a few actions to protect its workers' and customers' rights.
Commit to being a 4th Amendment business. This means Target will commit to prohibiting immigration enforcement from entering private spaces without a warrant signed by a judge and post this commitment publicly. The store will train staff about the rights of all people – and private businesses – under the 4th Amendment against unlawful search and seizure. Train Target employees about how to safely engage with immigration enforcement in the event they try to enter the store. This training should include how to inform them Target is a private space and they cannot enter without a warrant signed by a judge, and to document anything immigration enforcement does inside the store. Managing staff of the Richfield Target call Target Corporate and ask them to issue an official public statement calling for ICE to get out of Minnesota and for Congress to stop funding ICE.

Reposted by Brendan Nyhan, Trevon D. Logan, Aaron Sojourner , and 4 more

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Matt Privratsky @mattprivratsky.bsky.social · 12h
Community pushed them out.

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 12h
They want only pain for us, nothing good. Lie about us.

Not making us safer.

Making death.

Making orphans.

I think they realized LA & Chicago were too big & decided to try to pick on somewhere smaller.

We'll stand up for ourselves & each other and appreciate support from all over.

Reposted by Rosemary A. Joyce, David Rothschild, Trevon D. Logan , and 4 more

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Matt Privratsky @mattprivratsky.bsky.social · 12h
ICE at Midway Target and seem to possible be leaving. Lots of community members here

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 13h
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump administration suspends $129m in benefit payments to Minnesota
USDA notified state’s governor of decision, citing inquiries into alleged fraud by local non-profits and businesses
www.theguardian.com

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 13h
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Attorney General Ellison issues statement on Trump administration’s attempt to cut off childcare funding to Minnesota
The Trump administration is threatening funding for the essential childcare services that countless families across Minnesota rely on — apparently all on the basis of one video on social media. To say...
www.ag.state.mn.us

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 13h
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SBA to relocate Minneapolis district office
Locally, multiple small businesses in the Twin Cities metro have announced plans to temporarily close as ICE ramps up its activity in the area.
www.kare11.com

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 13h
Administration tries to cut off federal childcare program for low-income working parents, loans for small businesses, agricultural programs for Minnesotans

Instead sends 1000s of armored, armed secret police who recklessly speed without sirens, point guns at everyone, & kill

This is damaging waste

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 13h
Community groups are asking Target to take a few actions to protect its workers' and customers' rights.
Commit to being a 4th Amendment business. This means Target will commit to prohibiting immigration enforcement from entering private spaces without a warrant signed by a judge and post this commitment publicly. The store will train staff about the rights of all people – and private businesses – under the 4th Amendment against unlawful search and seizure. Train Target employees about how to safely engage with immigration enforcement in the event they try to enter the store. This training should include how to inform them Target is a private space and they cannot enter without a warrant signed by a judge, and to document anything immigration enforcement does inside the store. Managing staff of the Richfield Target call Target Corporate and ask them to issue an official public statement calling for ICE to get out of Minnesota and for Congress to stop funding ICE.

Reposted by Trevon D. Logan, David R. Miller

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 13h
ICE and CBP agents arrested 2 U.S. citizens working at a Target.

Can you guess their ethnicity?

You can unfortunately because ICE is discriminating on skin color.

Working legally while brown gets you this in Trump's America.
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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 14h
Selecting for white supremacy.
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jonathancohn.bsky.social Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 15h
The problem with ICE is not insufficient training or even training content.

It’s creating an agency where you give people guns and tell them to terrorize Brown people and then recruit people excited to do that.