Drjoyfulnotes
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Alex Pretti wasn’t at a protest. He was living life and documenting the “war zone” that the federal government has imposed on Minneapolis. The residents of MN are all heroes
January 26, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Alex Pretti wasn’t at a protest. He was living life and documenting the “war zone” that the federal government has imposed on Minneapolis. The residents of MN are all heroes
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It’s a powder keg in Minneapolis.
“It’s your right to own a gun as well. This isn’t a conservative vs. liberal issue; it’s a government vs. the people issue, and you’re part of the people.”—armed community member at Alex Pretti’s vigil. 11/24/26
#FuckICE #ProudBlue #Pinks #Minneapolis #Minnesota
“It’s your right to own a gun as well. This isn’t a conservative vs. liberal issue; it’s a government vs. the people issue, and you’re part of the people.”—armed community member at Alex Pretti’s vigil. 11/24/26
#FuckICE #ProudBlue #Pinks #Minneapolis #Minnesota
January 26, 2026 at 4:27 AM
It’s a powder keg in Minneapolis.
“It’s your right to own a gun as well. This isn’t a conservative vs. liberal issue; it’s a government vs. the people issue, and you’re part of the people.”—armed community member at Alex Pretti’s vigil. 11/24/26
#FuckICE #ProudBlue #Pinks #Minneapolis #Minnesota
“It’s your right to own a gun as well. This isn’t a conservative vs. liberal issue; it’s a government vs. the people issue, and you’re part of the people.”—armed community member at Alex Pretti’s vigil. 11/24/26
#FuckICE #ProudBlue #Pinks #Minneapolis #Minnesota
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Alex Pretti "used to tell people off when they made sexist comments to female physicians. He bought me coffee when I had a really bad day as an intern...I laughed alongside him daily. He made a point to teach medical residents without judgement, but with a smile on his face and a joke."
January 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Alex Pretti "used to tell people off when they made sexist comments to female physicians. He bought me coffee when I had a really bad day as an intern...I laughed alongside him daily. He made a point to teach medical residents without judgement, but with a smile on his face and a joke."
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This is who Alex Pretti was.
The sadness is beyond overwhelming.
17 days from Renee Good being murdered, another incredible light was needlessly taken.
Because the party in power wants the voter roles.
The sadness is beyond overwhelming.
17 days from Renee Good being murdered, another incredible light was needlessly taken.
Because the party in power wants the voter roles.
January 25, 2026 at 2:04 AM
This is who Alex Pretti was.
The sadness is beyond overwhelming.
17 days from Renee Good being murdered, another incredible light was needlessly taken.
Because the party in power wants the voter roles.
The sadness is beyond overwhelming.
17 days from Renee Good being murdered, another incredible light was needlessly taken.
Because the party in power wants the voter roles.
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Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
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Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
January 24, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Four-time Grammy Award nominee Jesse Welles performs his song "Join Ice."
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
Bob Dylan once said a single folk singer could defeat an entire army. Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have our man.
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"They Picked the Wrong State to Mess With"
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses are shutting down Friday as part of a general strike pushing ICE out of the state. The "Day of Truth and Freedom" includes protests, prayers, and fasting.
Read the full story here! https://bit.ly/4jZVvTK
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses are shutting down Friday as part of a general strike pushing ICE out of the state. The "Day of Truth and Freedom" includes protests, prayers, and fasting.
Read the full story here! https://bit.ly/4jZVvTK
January 24, 2026 at 12:01 AM
"They Picked the Wrong State to Mess With"
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses are shutting down Friday as part of a general strike pushing ICE out of the state. The "Day of Truth and Freedom" includes protests, prayers, and fasting.
Read the full story here! https://bit.ly/4jZVvTK
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses are shutting down Friday as part of a general strike pushing ICE out of the state. The "Day of Truth and Freedom" includes protests, prayers, and fasting.
Read the full story here! https://bit.ly/4jZVvTK
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According to reports, some businesses stayed open but only to give free coffee and pastries to the protestors. Solidarity!
January 23, 2026 at 11:16 PM
According to reports, some businesses stayed open but only to give free coffee and pastries to the protestors. Solidarity!
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This a really big deal! We are so 🥹 proud.
We have to keep this same energy. We don’t want to knock the wind from the sails, but these general strikes will have to spread further than one state, and longer than 1 day. So, how do we prepare?
Firstly, get connected to your local chapter 👇
We have to keep this same energy. We don’t want to knock the wind from the sails, but these general strikes will have to spread further than one state, and longer than 1 day. So, how do we prepare?
Firstly, get connected to your local chapter 👇
January 23, 2026 at 11:42 PM
This a really big deal! We are so 🥹 proud.
We have to keep this same energy. We don’t want to knock the wind from the sails, but these general strikes will have to spread further than one state, and longer than 1 day. So, how do we prepare?
Firstly, get connected to your local chapter 👇
We have to keep this same energy. We don’t want to knock the wind from the sails, but these general strikes will have to spread further than one state, and longer than 1 day. So, how do we prepare?
Firstly, get connected to your local chapter 👇
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A coworker took this from her apartment. I haven't seen a crowd this size before. Maybe the first Women's March? But it was much much warmer that day. ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA!
January 23, 2026 at 11:19 PM
A coworker took this from her apartment. I haven't seen a crowd this size before. Maybe the first Women's March? But it was much much warmer that day. ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA!
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Canadians answered the call without question and 128 made the ultimate sacrifice, 8 at the hands of a US fighter jock's hands, which he only received a reprimand for.
Never forget, you called, we answered.
Never forget, you called, we answered.
January 22, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Canadians answered the call without question and 128 made the ultimate sacrifice, 8 at the hands of a US fighter jock's hands, which he only received a reprimand for.
Never forget, you called, we answered.
Never forget, you called, we answered.
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ICE is dropping injured detainees in the middle of your public parks—with signs of being beaten.
"We have three confirmed in hospital—one with skull fracture and open head wound."
"We have three confirmed in hospital—one with skull fracture and open head wound."
January 22, 2026 at 10:46 AM
ICE is dropping injured detainees in the middle of your public parks—with signs of being beaten.
"We have three confirmed in hospital—one with skull fracture and open head wound."
"We have three confirmed in hospital—one with skull fracture and open head wound."
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If only they’d listened…
DC, 2020
DC, 2020
January 18, 2026 at 5:35 PM
If only they’d listened…
DC, 2020
DC, 2020
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NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
(🎶)
DAY 18 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
TODAY
Let's all honor the people of Minneapolis
Try to imagine if this was your hometown
BRAVE, INSPIRATIONAL, & AN UNWAVERING SPIRIT
Here they sing to people
who are in fear
🎶To you who are locked inside 🎶⬇️😪🙏⬇️
(🎶)
DAY 18 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
TODAY
Let's all honor the people of Minneapolis
Try to imagine if this was your hometown
BRAVE, INSPIRATIONAL, & AN UNWAVERING SPIRIT
Here they sing to people
who are in fear
🎶To you who are locked inside 🎶⬇️😪🙏⬇️
January 19, 2026 at 1:17 AM
NIGHTS OF BLUE SKIES
(🎶)
DAY 18 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
TODAY
Let's all honor the people of Minneapolis
Try to imagine if this was your hometown
BRAVE, INSPIRATIONAL, & AN UNWAVERING SPIRIT
Here they sing to people
who are in fear
🎶To you who are locked inside 🎶⬇️😪🙏⬇️
(🎶)
DAY 18 JANUARY 2026
THESE HORRENDOUS TIMES
TODAY
Let's all honor the people of Minneapolis
Try to imagine if this was your hometown
BRAVE, INSPIRATIONAL, & AN UNWAVERING SPIRIT
Here they sing to people
who are in fear
🎶To you who are locked inside 🎶⬇️😪🙏⬇️
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Quick #OceanDevotion view from my morning hike.
January 18, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Quick #OceanDevotion view from my morning hike.
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No one is illegal on stolen land. Immigrants who risk everything to come here, they are just trying to survive.
Unless you are indigenous, you came from somewhere else.
Unless you are indigenous, you came from somewhere else.
January 18, 2026 at 11:24 PM
No one is illegal on stolen land. Immigrants who risk everything to come here, they are just trying to survive.
Unless you are indigenous, you came from somewhere else.
Unless you are indigenous, you came from somewhere else.
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“Somewhere we must come to see that social progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and persistent work of dedicated individuals.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 AM
“Somewhere we must come to see that social progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and persistent work of dedicated individuals.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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📌 What it is like in Minneapolis
📌 What and how people are helping those most vulnerable
📌 Tips linked in her bio (IG)
📌🚨 Wherever you are now, they will be there eventually. Now is the time to prepare, organize, and network for resources.
📌 What and how people are helping those most vulnerable
📌 Tips linked in her bio (IG)
📌🚨 Wherever you are now, they will be there eventually. Now is the time to prepare, organize, and network for resources.
January 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
📌 What it is like in Minneapolis
📌 What and how people are helping those most vulnerable
📌 Tips linked in her bio (IG)
📌🚨 Wherever you are now, they will be there eventually. Now is the time to prepare, organize, and network for resources.
📌 What and how people are helping those most vulnerable
📌 Tips linked in her bio (IG)
📌🚨 Wherever you are now, they will be there eventually. Now is the time to prepare, organize, and network for resources.
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“You can’t hate the gun and love the gun that shot your rival…”
“Charlie,” by Jesse Welles
“Charlie,” by Jesse Welles
September 11, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“You can’t hate the gun and love the gun that shot your rival…”
“Charlie,” by Jesse Welles
“Charlie,” by Jesse Welles
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🔴 Most hated in USA booed
as he goes out to dinner 🐥
as he goes out to dinner 🐥
September 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🔴 Most hated in USA booed
as he goes out to dinner 🐥
as he goes out to dinner 🐥
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BREAKING: Chicago just showed Trump what resistance looks like — tens of thousands taking the streets, shoulder-to-shoulder, loud as hell.
He thought he could bully this city? Nah. Wrong fucking move.
He thought he could bully this city? Nah. Wrong fucking move.
September 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
BREAKING: Chicago just showed Trump what resistance looks like — tens of thousands taking the streets, shoulder-to-shoulder, loud as hell.
He thought he could bully this city? Nah. Wrong fucking move.
He thought he could bully this city? Nah. Wrong fucking move.
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No sleep for ICE! The community showed up loud outside the Hampton Inn in Downer's Grove, a Chicago suburb.
September 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
No sleep for ICE! The community showed up loud outside the Hampton Inn in Downer's Grove, a Chicago suburb.
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This protest is larger than his inauguration. 🤣
September 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This protest is larger than his inauguration. 🤣