Jamie Beck Alexander
@jabeckx.bsky.social
Midwest Industrial Transformation Initiative at NRRI, UMN
Ex Drawdown Labs, Ceres, USAID/Obama
Duluth, MN
Ex Drawdown Labs, Ceres, USAID/Obama
Duluth, MN
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When the world falls into chaos, it’s women who hold the line.
Glamour photojournalist Erin Trieb took to the streets of Minnesota to document women holding the city together amid the ongoing ICE and CBP operations. Watch as she takes us behind the scenes of her experience on the front lines.
Glamour photojournalist Erin Trieb took to the streets of Minnesota to document women holding the city together amid the ongoing ICE and CBP operations. Watch as she takes us behind the scenes of her experience on the front lines.
February 10, 2026 at 1:53 AM
When the world falls into chaos, it’s women who hold the line.
Glamour photojournalist Erin Trieb took to the streets of Minnesota to document women holding the city together amid the ongoing ICE and CBP operations. Watch as she takes us behind the scenes of her experience on the front lines.
Glamour photojournalist Erin Trieb took to the streets of Minnesota to document women holding the city together amid the ongoing ICE and CBP operations. Watch as she takes us behind the scenes of her experience on the front lines.
“Millennial women were told we can do anything,” she says. “I was a girl-power Spice Girl. I read books about little girls seeing injustice and doing something about it. This is my moment. I’ve been training for this since I was eight.” -Mandi Jung
"They come from all backgrounds and walks of life—immigrant women, mothers, teachers, healers, Black and Brown women, queer and trans women, grandmothers, young girls, women of faith, women who are simply fed up—to get involved, organize, support, nurture, fight, love, protect..."
February 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
“Millennial women were told we can do anything,” she says. “I was a girl-power Spice Girl. I read books about little girls seeing injustice and doing something about it. This is my moment. I’ve been training for this since I was eight.” -Mandi Jung
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This season's Personal Climate Strategy Workshop starts Thursday.
I'd really appreciate your help spreading the word.
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Thanks!
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"It Will Change the Way You Think About Planning for Your Future."
Learn how to find your path through the chaos. Begins February 12th!
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February 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
This season's Personal Climate Strategy Workshop starts Thursday.
I'd really appreciate your help spreading the word.
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Thanks!
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Very big win here. A federal judge says it's just fine for funds and pension plans to boycott fossil fuels
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/c...
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Targeting Critics of Fossil Fuels
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Very big win here. A federal judge says it's just fine for funds and pension plans to boycott fossil fuels
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/c...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/c...
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🚨 I just introduced my DRAIN ICE legislation package to repeal the tens of billions Trump and Republicans handed ICE last summer, force accountability for deadly detention center conditions, and save lives now. I’m urging my colleagues to sign on.
February 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
🚨 I just introduced my DRAIN ICE legislation package to repeal the tens of billions Trump and Republicans handed ICE last summer, force accountability for deadly detention center conditions, and save lives now. I’m urging my colleagues to sign on.
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This week made it plain: data centers are beating heavy industry in the fight for power. Century Aluminum just sold its Hawesville smelter site to a data center: proof that in today’s economy, whoever can pay more for electricity wins. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
Another data center project is coming to Kentucky. What to know
A long-idle industrial site in Hancock County will be redeveloped into a data center campus, according to the company that owned the land.
www.courier-journal.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:53 PM
This week made it plain: data centers are beating heavy industry in the fight for power. Century Aluminum just sold its Hawesville smelter site to a data center: proof that in today’s economy, whoever can pay more for electricity wins. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...
"Should the forces of decency ever regain the upper hand in DC, we need a monument to the people of Minneapolis on the National Mall, and busts of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in the capitol."
Time for financial leaders to show a bit of courage in the climate fight--and there is a path forward!
open.substack.com/pub/billmcki...
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Time for some courage in the climate fight too
Big business, and its political enablers, have turned tail. They need to take a page from the resistance
open.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:41 PM
"Should the forces of decency ever regain the upper hand in DC, we need a monument to the people of Minneapolis on the National Mall, and busts of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in the capitol."
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pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
January 26, 2026 at 2:14 PM
pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
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Walz: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace and kidnap its citizens off the streets or on the side of a nurse at the V.A. who died bearing witness to such government
January 25, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Walz: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace and kidnap its citizens off the streets or on the side of a nurse at the V.A. who died bearing witness to such government
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🚨 BREAKING: Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state
www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
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There were more than 200 neighbors holding candles out on our street corner tonight - The same corner where twice yesterday vehicles attempted to hit protestors.
They don't get to take our safety and our community away from us.
They don't get to take our safety and our community away from us.
January 25, 2026 at 1:56 AM
There were more than 200 neighbors holding candles out on our street corner tonight - The same corner where twice yesterday vehicles attempted to hit protestors.
They don't get to take our safety and our community away from us.
They don't get to take our safety and our community away from us.
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Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.
"Please get the truth out about our son."
"Please get the truth out about our son."
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YOUR PHONE CALLS TO THE SENATE ARE WORKING. KEEP CALLING.
202–224-3121
Three Democrats who previously broke with the party and voted with the GOP are now saying they will not vote for the bill. That’s enough for the bill to be unpassable right now.
202–224-3121
Three Democrats who previously broke with the party and voted with the GOP are now saying they will not vote for the bill. That’s enough for the bill to be unpassable right now.
DHS funding bill faces new Senate hurdles after another person killed in Minneapolis
Some Democrats who voted for recent funding bills said they'll vote against any DHS bill without restrictions on enforcement operations. The deadline to avert a shutdown is Friday.
www.nbcnews.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:29 PM
YOUR PHONE CALLS TO THE SENATE ARE WORKING. KEEP CALLING.
202–224-3121
Three Democrats who previously broke with the party and voted with the GOP are now saying they will not vote for the bill. That’s enough for the bill to be unpassable right now.
202–224-3121
Three Democrats who previously broke with the party and voted with the GOP are now saying they will not vote for the bill. That’s enough for the bill to be unpassable right now.
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ALL MN PROTESTERS
Absolutely nothing could be worse for our cause than violence and rioting. It is what ICE and Trump obviously want. Do not burn down our own city to protest invaders; they do not care; they will enjoy it. Do not do it. Do not let your fellow protesters do it.
Absolutely nothing could be worse for our cause than violence and rioting. It is what ICE and Trump obviously want. Do not burn down our own city to protest invaders; they do not care; they will enjoy it. Do not do it. Do not let your fellow protesters do it.
January 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
ALL MN PROTESTERS
Absolutely nothing could be worse for our cause than violence and rioting. It is what ICE and Trump obviously want. Do not burn down our own city to protest invaders; they do not care; they will enjoy it. Do not do it. Do not let your fellow protesters do it.
Absolutely nothing could be worse for our cause than violence and rioting. It is what ICE and Trump obviously want. Do not burn down our own city to protest invaders; they do not care; they will enjoy it. Do not do it. Do not let your fellow protesters do it.
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trying to remember people are working to stop this everywhere
Absolutely massive turnout at the ICE Rapid Response training in Pittsburgh tonight, hosted by Frontline Dignity. Over 500 people showed up, including dozens from out of county & out of state.
January 24, 2026 at 4:50 PM
trying to remember people are working to stop this everywhere
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Yall outside of MN need to know that observers are STILL out protecting their neighbors. Right now. They know the news and they’re still out there.
January 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Yall outside of MN need to know that observers are STILL out protecting their neighbors. Right now. They know the news and they’re still out there.
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We lost two neighbors today to ICE abductions. The kids are off school tomorrow but we'll be at a different elementary school packing boxes for families too afraid to leave their homes.
We are more organized each day and we won't stop until these assholes leave.
We are more organized each day and we won't stop until these assholes leave.
January 19, 2026 at 2:34 AM
We lost two neighbors today to ICE abductions. The kids are off school tomorrow but we'll be at a different elementary school packing boxes for families too afraid to leave their homes.
We are more organized each day and we won't stop until these assholes leave.
We are more organized each day and we won't stop until these assholes leave.
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What people know about publicly is only a fraction of the work actually going on, much of which is being done very quietly for the safety/security of our vulnerable neighbors.
Truly inspired by so many people (you know who you are) right now. And truly surreal that any of this is even necessary.
Truly inspired by so many people (you know who you are) right now. And truly surreal that any of this is even necessary.
Minneapolis and Saint Paul have basically mobilized into a war economy of mutual aid and non-violent defense. I’ve never seen anything like it, even during Covid. People who barely vote are guarding their schools from ICE and doing the shopping for neighbors in hiding.
This is so smart. I’m so impressed with all the different ways you’re helping your neighbors.
January 19, 2026 at 1:52 PM
What people know about publicly is only a fraction of the work actually going on, much of which is being done very quietly for the safety/security of our vulnerable neighbors.
Truly inspired by so many people (you know who you are) right now. And truly surreal that any of this is even necessary.
Truly inspired by so many people (you know who you are) right now. And truly surreal that any of this is even necessary.
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Less than a dozen protesters with him, and then pelted with a water balloon* in 14⁰ F weather
To quote @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, we are going to win
*originally heard through @theexpensivewino.bsky.social
To quote @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, we are going to win
*originally heard through @theexpensivewino.bsky.social
Right-wing influencer Jake Lang is stuck in a window recess against Minneapolis City Hall.
He’s soaked with freezing water after counterprotesters hurled water balloons at him. bit.ly/4baGhJn
He’s soaked with freezing water after counterprotesters hurled water balloons at him. bit.ly/4baGhJn
January 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Less than a dozen protesters with him, and then pelted with a water balloon* in 14⁰ F weather
To quote @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, we are going to win
*originally heard through @theexpensivewino.bsky.social
To quote @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, we are going to win
*originally heard through @theexpensivewino.bsky.social
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Talked to a Somali man today who said his mosque last night was surrounded by neighbors ready to protect them against ICE if needed. Made me feel proud to live in this city.
January 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Talked to a Somali man today who said his mosque last night was surrounded by neighbors ready to protect them against ICE if needed. Made me feel proud to live in this city.
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As part of the Cedar Riverside Protection Alliance, “Mamas of Cedar” patrol the neighborhood, educate residents of their rights and provide food for those who need it.
How ‘Mamas of Cedar’ are keeping watch for ICE in Minneapolis
Known as the “Mamas of Cedar,” local mothers mobilize to protect neighbors, share resources, and monitor ICE presence in Minneapolis.
sahanjournal.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM
As part of the Cedar Riverside Protection Alliance, “Mamas of Cedar” patrol the neighborhood, educate residents of their rights and provide food for those who need it.
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Lmfao 😂 Jake Lang is experiencing the finding out phase in Minneapolis.
January 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Lmfao 😂 Jake Lang is experiencing the finding out phase in Minneapolis.
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So moved by the people of Minnesota who—drawing on LA, Portland, Chicago, DC etc—are writing a shining new chapter in the history of nonviolent resistance.
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
So moved by the people of Minnesota who—drawing on LA, Portland, Chicago, DC etc—are writing a shining new chapter in the history of nonviolent resistance.
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
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Community members gathered for Renee Good. Indigenous Roots, a Minnesota-based cultural institution, held a moment of remembrance - honoring her life through traditional Native dance.
January 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Community members gathered for Renee Good. Indigenous Roots, a Minnesota-based cultural institution, held a moment of remembrance - honoring her life through traditional Native dance.
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