Mira (PRONOUNS IN BIO)
@thefreeradical.org
HERE ARE MY WOKE PRONOUNS - she/her professionally, she/it if ur trans ΘΔ
transfem journalist and tired anarchist
go read blessed is the flame
my website has my clips: miralazine.com
[email protected] <- for comments, inquiries, and death threats
transfem journalist and tired anarchist
go read blessed is the flame
my website has my clips: miralazine.com
[email protected] <- for comments, inquiries, and death threats
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getting a decent chunk of new followers so time for another introduction thread -
hi! im mira lazine, im a transfem anarchist journalist who primarily writes for the trans worker-owned news outlet i helped found, @transnews.network, and my own newsletter, The Free Radical!🧵
hi! im mira lazine, im a transfem anarchist journalist who primarily writes for the trans worker-owned news outlet i helped found, @transnews.network, and my own newsletter, The Free Radical!🧵
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As more militant organizing in Minneapolis and elsewhere shows its strength we're going to see even more of this propaganda ("don't take the bait") show up to try to deter it, so this, by @thefreeradical.org, is worth keeping in mind.
As people mobilize around the country, beware of claims that a sanitized version of "nonviolence" — passive, compliant and non-disruptive — is the only option.
As @thefreeradical.org detailed in-depth, these myths are based on bad history and social science. They're meant to serve the status quo.
As @thefreeradical.org detailed in-depth, these myths are based on bad history and social science. They're meant to serve the status quo.
Liberation is a Riot, Part 1: Debunking the Sanitized Nonviolence Myth
Based on shoddy research, bad history and outright lies, status quo propaganda portrays a sanitized version of ‘nonviolent’ protest as the only option, to damaging effect. It’s time to debunk it, and ...
transnews.network
January 22, 2026 at 3:12 PM
As more militant organizing in Minneapolis and elsewhere shows its strength we're going to see even more of this propaganda ("don't take the bait") show up to try to deter it, so this, by @thefreeradical.org, is worth keeping in mind.
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I think people underestimate how big this is. Like a city-wide strike is not something that has happened in the US for nearly 100 years
there are a bunch of big names on this list, including multiple beard award winners, and some places i never would have guessed in a hundred years (the malt shop?!) and i'm genuinely floored and delighted to see so many participants
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
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.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I think people underestimate how big this is. Like a city-wide strike is not something that has happened in the US for nearly 100 years
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140 years of US power brokers terrified of anarchists, and their effort to redefine the word, gives us this. Anarchy is not violent authoritarian chaos waged by a central power.
If you want to see what anarchy *actually is*, it’s what communities in Minnesota have been doing to combat the ICE.
If you want to see what anarchy *actually is*, it’s what communities in Minnesota have been doing to combat the ICE.
January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM
140 years of US power brokers terrified of anarchists, and their effort to redefine the word, gives us this. Anarchy is not violent authoritarian chaos waged by a central power.
If you want to see what anarchy *actually is*, it’s what communities in Minnesota have been doing to combat the ICE.
If you want to see what anarchy *actually is*, it’s what communities in Minnesota have been doing to combat the ICE.
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stop dunking on this random woman.
ppl not from the twin cities dont get it. she's being subject to a campaign built on systemic racism, and could be kidnapped or shot dead by ICE. any of us here can.
i dont care what her old views were or who she voted for. shes still in our community.
ppl not from the twin cities dont get it. she's being subject to a campaign built on systemic racism, and could be kidnapped or shot dead by ICE. any of us here can.
i dont care what her old views were or who she voted for. shes still in our community.
Incredible quote here from a Somali small business owner in Minneapolis who voted for Trump. minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/19/a...
January 20, 2026 at 9:51 PM
stop dunking on this random woman.
ppl not from the twin cities dont get it. she's being subject to a campaign built on systemic racism, and could be kidnapped or shot dead by ICE. any of us here can.
i dont care what her old views were or who she voted for. shes still in our community.
ppl not from the twin cities dont get it. she's being subject to a campaign built on systemic racism, and could be kidnapped or shot dead by ICE. any of us here can.
i dont care what her old views were or who she voted for. shes still in our community.
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jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
![YOUR RING CAMERA IS AN ICE AGENT
[a drawing of a ring camera with an ice agent dragging a person away in its field of vision]
"In October of 2025, Amazon's Ring announced its partnership with FLOCK, an A.I. surveillance group that freely shares its footage with ICE, the secret service, and the navy. Flock customers can use A.I. tools to sift through footage to assist in all manner of operations (like raids and deportations) without a warrant. Unplug Ring! Melt ICE! Protect your neighbors!
See: https://blog.ring.com/about-ring/ring-expands-community-requests-to-additional-community-safety-partners/
https://www.404media.co/ice-secret-service-navy-all-had-access-to-flocks-nationwide-network-of-cameras/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp9MwZkHiMQ
https://www.aclum.org/campaigns-initiatives/get-the-flock-out-resource-guide/](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:p2aefnvhb3zmkrazk67dppxw/bafkreic7teyeocg7k5qcqxnc666k7clyiislh2zfi6iopcz6fs3e3lt6xy@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 8:15 PM
jack asked if i would sketch up a poster to tell people in nearby neighborhoods about the partnership between flock and ring, and this is what i came up with. it can be printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper.
im qrting because i think this is highly necessary, but huge content warning.
if the video auto-plays, i strongly suggest turning autoplay off of videos in your settings. you never know when youll see something youre not in a mental space to handle
if the video auto-plays, i strongly suggest turning autoplay off of videos in your settings. you never know when youll see something youre not in a mental space to handle
This is what happened in our neighborhood yesterday. ICE snatched a human being off of our streets, roughed them up badly, and then pepper sprayed legal observers as they documented it all. This is a daily occurrence happening all throughout Minnesota right now.
January 19, 2026 at 11:16 PM
im qrting because i think this is highly necessary, but huge content warning.
if the video auto-plays, i strongly suggest turning autoplay off of videos in your settings. you never know when youll see something youre not in a mental space to handle
if the video auto-plays, i strongly suggest turning autoplay off of videos in your settings. you never know when youll see something youre not in a mental space to handle
as a general rule, avoid pics of protests. this is because of safety, for both you and anyone in your pictures. these pics will be seen by feds, and will be scoured through.
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Don't put pics on social media either!
January 19, 2026 at 11:06 PM
as a general rule, avoid pics of protests. this is because of safety, for both you and anyone in your pictures. these pics will be seen by feds, and will be scoured through.
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Don't put pics on social media either!
January 19, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Don't put pics on social media either!
My friend Saeed in Gaza, who I've previously posted about, has a message he wanted me to relay to you all.
"For the sake of dignity and humanity, don't forget the Saeed family in #Gaza who continue to suffer from anxiety, fear, and the cold. Your support means so much to them..." (1/2)
"For the sake of dignity and humanity, don't forget the Saeed family in #Gaza who continue to suffer from anxiety, fear, and the cold. Your support means so much to them..." (1/2)
Donate to Bring hope back to Saed and his family after the war, organized by Marina Reilly
Dear Comrade,
From beneath the rubble… I write my story!
I … Marina Reilly needs your support for Bring hope back to Saed and his family after the war
gofund.me
January 19, 2026 at 10:58 PM
My friend Saeed in Gaza, who I've previously posted about, has a message he wanted me to relay to you all.
"For the sake of dignity and humanity, don't forget the Saeed family in #Gaza who continue to suffer from anxiety, fear, and the cold. Your support means so much to them..." (1/2)
"For the sake of dignity and humanity, don't forget the Saeed family in #Gaza who continue to suffer from anxiety, fear, and the cold. Your support means so much to them..." (1/2)
for the record - just had to block someone over this - do not post anything illegal online, nor that could be interpreted as a threat against anyone.
this isnt about the morality of doing so, but rather that, plainly, it is illegal, and there are now more than ever are there huge risks w/ that
this isnt about the morality of doing so, but rather that, plainly, it is illegal, and there are now more than ever are there huge risks w/ that
January 19, 2026 at 4:19 PM
for the record - just had to block someone over this - do not post anything illegal online, nor that could be interpreted as a threat against anyone.
this isnt about the morality of doing so, but rather that, plainly, it is illegal, and there are now more than ever are there huge risks w/ that
this isnt about the morality of doing so, but rather that, plainly, it is illegal, and there are now more than ever are there huge risks w/ that
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Fundraiser time for the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center warming shelter.
I'll donate $1 for everyone who reposts this.
And if you quote-post this with the amount you donated, I'll match it.
www.miwrc.org/donate
I'll donate $1 for everyone who reposts this.
And if you quote-post this with the amount you donated, I'll match it.
www.miwrc.org/donate
January 18, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Fundraiser time for the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center warming shelter.
I'll donate $1 for everyone who reposts this.
And if you quote-post this with the amount you donated, I'll match it.
www.miwrc.org/donate
I'll donate $1 for everyone who reposts this.
And if you quote-post this with the amount you donated, I'll match it.
www.miwrc.org/donate
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Published my What I've Been Reading this week, focusing primarily on ICE coverage here in the Twin Cities and talking about some of my own experiences and thoughts from the community here.
My exhaustion is immense, I'm more terrified than I've ever been, and I'm more hopeful than I've ever been.
My exhaustion is immense, I'm more terrified than I've ever been, and I'm more hopeful than I've ever been.
What I've Been Reading #3 (ICE Resistance Edition)
This week's rendition, focusing on my experiences here in the Twin Cities.
thefreeradical.org
January 19, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Published my What I've Been Reading this week, focusing primarily on ICE coverage here in the Twin Cities and talking about some of my own experiences and thoughts from the community here.
My exhaustion is immense, I'm more terrified than I've ever been, and I'm more hopeful than I've ever been.
My exhaustion is immense, I'm more terrified than I've ever been, and I'm more hopeful than I've ever been.
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Published my What I've Been Reading this week, focusing primarily on ICE coverage here in the Twin Cities and talking about some of my own experiences and thoughts from the community here.
My exhaustion is immense, I'm more terrified than I've ever been, and I'm more hopeful than I've ever been.
My exhaustion is immense, I'm more terrified than I've ever been, and I'm more hopeful than I've ever been.
What I've Been Reading #3 (ICE Resistance Edition)
This week's rendition, focusing on my experiences here in the Twin Cities.
thefreeradical.org
January 19, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Published my What I've Been Reading this week, focusing primarily on ICE coverage here in the Twin Cities and talking about some of my own experiences and thoughts from the community here.
My exhaustion is immense, I'm more terrified than I've ever been, and I'm more hopeful than I've ever been.
My exhaustion is immense, I'm more terrified than I've ever been, and I'm more hopeful than I've ever been.
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Three years ago today, Georgia state police murdered Tortuguita as part of their drive to destroy the Weelaunee Forest and build a deadly police militarization center.
Tort fought for a world without police and capitalism, and so should we. Viva, viva Tortuguita.
Tort fought for a world without police and capitalism, and so should we. Viva, viva Tortuguita.
January 18, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Three years ago today, Georgia state police murdered Tortuguita as part of their drive to destroy the Weelaunee Forest and build a deadly police militarization center.
Tort fought for a world without police and capitalism, and so should we. Viva, viva Tortuguita.
Tort fought for a world without police and capitalism, and so should we. Viva, viva Tortuguita.
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Two trans women have faced torture, bigotry and horrific conditions since arrested as part of the infamous Prairieland crackdown on anti-ICE protest.
They tell TNN about surviving behind bars, as @thefreeradical.org delves into the absurd attack on "antifa" that's just about criminalizing dissent:
They tell TNN about surviving behind bars, as @thefreeradical.org delves into the absurd attack on "antifa" that's just about criminalizing dissent:
Two U.S. Trans Political Prisoners Recount Torture, Misgendering, Human Rights Violations After Texas ICE Protest Crackdown
Two trans women arrested in an absurd “antifa” crackdown face political prosecution for their beliefs. Experts warn it’s a sign of growing authoritarianism in the U.S.
transnews.network
January 13, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Two trans women have faced torture, bigotry and horrific conditions since arrested as part of the infamous Prairieland crackdown on anti-ICE protest.
They tell TNN about surviving behind bars, as @thefreeradical.org delves into the absurd attack on "antifa" that's just about criminalizing dissent:
They tell TNN about surviving behind bars, as @thefreeradical.org delves into the absurd attack on "antifa" that's just about criminalizing dissent:
great thread by an oomf about what its like here in minnesota right now
Minnesota is consistently proving that we don't fuck around when it comes to our neighbors. Good.
"Minnesota nice" doesn't mean "passive," it means "I love my neighbors so much that I'll put my life on the line."
"Minnesota nice" doesn't mean "passive," it means "I love my neighbors so much that I'll put my life on the line."
January 19, 2026 at 1:21 AM
great thread by an oomf about what its like here in minnesota right now
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Minnesota is consistently proving that we don't fuck around when it comes to our neighbors. Good.
"Minnesota nice" doesn't mean "passive," it means "I love my neighbors so much that I'll put my life on the line."
"Minnesota nice" doesn't mean "passive," it means "I love my neighbors so much that I'll put my life on the line."
January 18, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Minnesota is consistently proving that we don't fuck around when it comes to our neighbors. Good.
"Minnesota nice" doesn't mean "passive," it means "I love my neighbors so much that I'll put my life on the line."
"Minnesota nice" doesn't mean "passive," it means "I love my neighbors so much that I'll put my life on the line."
confession: for *years,* i thought The Fault in Our Stars had the same plot as Footloose. i dont know why, but at some point wires got crossed and i thought it was about raising money for a cancer patient through competitive dance battles.
this misconception only went away when i actually read it
this misconception only went away when i actually read it
January 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
confession: for *years,* i thought The Fault in Our Stars had the same plot as Footloose. i dont know why, but at some point wires got crossed and i thought it was about raising money for a cancer patient through competitive dance battles.
this misconception only went away when i actually read it
this misconception only went away when i actually read it
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We are just a few dollars away from hitting $3,000, which put us just $500 away from our final goal. Please share and support as you can.
Closing in on our winter fund drive goal, with less than $1,000 to go to reach it. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to everyone who's sharing and supporting us. Our trans local journalism co-op puts every cent to good use:
Donate to Help the Asheville Blade survive Helene's long aftermath, organized by Asheville Blade
Like many groups in our city, the Asheville Blade has faced … Asheville Blade needs your support for Help the Asheville Blade survive Helene's long aftermath
www.gofundme.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:10 PM
We are just a few dollars away from hitting $3,000, which put us just $500 away from our final goal. Please share and support as you can.
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I was supposed to be in bed an hour ago but sending links and videos to people so they know to avoid the green gas (zinc chloride).
Once a lab steward, always a lab steward.
Seriously, I was a chemist twenty years ago, you do NOT want heavy metal toxicity. It fucks you up in weird ways.
Once a lab steward, always a lab steward.
Seriously, I was a chemist twenty years ago, you do NOT want heavy metal toxicity. It fucks you up in weird ways.
January 15, 2026 at 5:30 AM
I was supposed to be in bed an hour ago but sending links and videos to people so they know to avoid the green gas (zinc chloride).
Once a lab steward, always a lab steward.
Seriously, I was a chemist twenty years ago, you do NOT want heavy metal toxicity. It fucks you up in weird ways.
Once a lab steward, always a lab steward.
Seriously, I was a chemist twenty years ago, you do NOT want heavy metal toxicity. It fucks you up in weird ways.
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So, there is something a bit more to why open transphobe Gavin Newsom invoked Caitlyn Jenner. it gets at the collision of class and transness.
She's ultra-gentry, conservative and openly contemptuous of other trans people. That's the only type of trans person elites like Newsom find acceptable...
She's ultra-gentry, conservative and openly contemptuous of other trans people. That's the only type of trans person elites like Newsom find acceptable...
as the one who wallowed in this shit to bring you these prize turds, let me reassure you that i have no idea why he said "i respect caitlyn jenner" or where the fuck that came from either
BEN: in politics it's a barrier to entry 4 ppl when a boy can become a girl
GAV: i respect if that's ur barrier to listening to ppl, so be it, it is what it is
BEN: strange we can't admit boys can't be girls. why is this so difficult
GAV: i understand ur point of view & also i respect caitlyn jenner
GAV: i respect if that's ur barrier to listening to ppl, so be it, it is what it is
BEN: strange we can't admit boys can't be girls. why is this so difficult
GAV: i understand ur point of view & also i respect caitlyn jenner
January 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
So, there is something a bit more to why open transphobe Gavin Newsom invoked Caitlyn Jenner. it gets at the collision of class and transness.
She's ultra-gentry, conservative and openly contemptuous of other trans people. That's the only type of trans person elites like Newsom find acceptable...
She's ultra-gentry, conservative and openly contemptuous of other trans people. That's the only type of trans person elites like Newsom find acceptable...
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January 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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Unrelated, you can get a temporary email address at places like this: temp-mail.org/en/
And if your long video exceeds the time limit, there are online converters/compressors to change the size and format: www.freeconvert.com/video-compre...
And if your long video exceeds the time limit, there are online converters/compressors to change the size and format: www.freeconvert.com/video-compre...
January 15, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Unrelated, you can get a temporary email address at places like this: temp-mail.org/en/
And if your long video exceeds the time limit, there are online converters/compressors to change the size and format: www.freeconvert.com/video-compre...
And if your long video exceeds the time limit, there are online converters/compressors to change the size and format: www.freeconvert.com/video-compre...