Kevin Chavis
@kevin612.bsky.social
AFSCME 34 member.
@MPLSRLF Delegate, Iraq War veteran, Ⓥ, #Whovian, gardener, music lover, virtual traveler, & pro-lifelong learning
@MPLSRLF Delegate, Iraq War veteran, Ⓥ, #Whovian, gardener, music lover, virtual traveler, & pro-lifelong learning
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‘If you haven’t served, respect those who have’: Nato soldiers on Trump’s slurs
‘If you haven’t served, respect those who have’: Nato soldiers on Trump’s slurs
For those who fought alongside US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, president’s remarks have cut deep
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
‘If you haven’t served, respect those who have’: Nato soldiers on Trump’s slurs
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Alex Jeffrey Pretti was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis. Family members say he was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city.
The man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis was an ICU nurse, family says
Family members say the man who was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by Pr...
www.mprnews.org
January 24, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Alex Jeffrey Pretti was killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis. Family members say he was an intensive care nurse at a Department of Veterans Affairs hospital who cared deeply about people and was upset by President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city.
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A number of sites in the Twin Cities have closed or announced shelter-in-place orders after a 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal immigration officers on Saturday in Minneapolis near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
Sites across the cities close after man shot and killed by federal immigration agents
A number of sites in the Twin Cities have closed or announced shelter-in-place orders after a 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal immigration officers on Saturday in Minneapolis near 26th S...
www.mprnews.org
January 24, 2026 at 6:59 PM
A number of sites in the Twin Cities have closed or announced shelter-in-place orders after a 37-year-old man was shot and killed by federal immigration officers on Saturday in Minneapolis near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue.
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Abolish ICE is now the moderate minimum position,
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
January 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Abolish ICE is now the moderate minimum position,
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
Prosecute ICE is where Dems should be at next.
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ICE executed another person in our City this morning on video. The video shows to me multiple agents beating on someone already on the ground and then these masked thugs decide to shoot multiple shots into someone who is already defenseless.
January 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM
ICE executed another person in our City this morning on video. The video shows to me multiple agents beating on someone already on the ground and then these masked thugs decide to shoot multiple shots into someone who is already defenseless.
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People outside local businesses like Pimento on Nicollet calling out to crowd they can come inside to warm up if they need to.
January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
People outside local businesses like Pimento on Nicollet calling out to crowd they can come inside to warm up if they need to.
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Thank you to District 5 for believing in our grassroots campaign that advocates for workers’ rights, environmental justice, expansion for youth programming, and the right for all to have equitable access to safe and healthy third spaces.
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Thank you to District 5 for believing in our grassroots campaign that advocates for workers’ rights, environmental justice, expansion for youth programming, and the right for all to have equitable access to safe and healthy third spaces.
I'll be hosting an event with Osita Nwanevu, a contributing editor at The New Republic and a columnist at The Guardian. Join us to discuss how we can build a democracy of, by, and for the people!
WHEN: 1 PM Saturday, Nov 8
WHERE: Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis
WHEN: 1 PM Saturday, Nov 8
WHERE: Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis
November 5, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I'll be hosting an event with Osita Nwanevu, a contributing editor at The New Republic and a columnist at The Guardian. Join us to discuss how we can build a democracy of, by, and for the people!
WHEN: 1 PM Saturday, Nov 8
WHERE: Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis
WHEN: 1 PM Saturday, Nov 8
WHERE: Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis
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42 million people nationwide rely on SNAP for critical food support. Now, thanks to anti-worker extremists in Congress, families are going to go hungry, because the administration is not providing full funding for SNAP. Tell Congress to fund public services. 1-888-981-9704
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
42 million people nationwide rely on SNAP for critical food support. Now, thanks to anti-worker extremists in Congress, families are going to go hungry, because the administration is not providing full funding for SNAP. Tell Congress to fund public services. 1-888-981-9704
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Join Team Fateh for a night of anticipation and celebration! We are excited to see everyone at our Election Night party starting at 8:30pm. Come and be in community with us as we recognize all the hard work you've done for this campaign. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Join Team Fateh for a night of anticipation and celebration! We are excited to see everyone at our Election Night party starting at 8:30pm. Come and be in community with us as we recognize all the hard work you've done for this campaign. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
I'm attending Vets and Neighbors's event, “Vets and Neighbors Town Halls” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/vetsandneigh...
Vets and Neighbors Town Halls · Vets and Neighbors
Vets and Neighbors Town Halls unite veterans and community members to hold Members of Congress publicly accountable for protecting essential social safety programs, like Social Security, veterans’ ben...
www.mobilize.us
November 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I'm attending Vets and Neighbors's event, “Vets and Neighbors Town Halls” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/vetsandneigh...
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I wrote about the should-be-illegal trend of fencing off sidewalks because poor people are nearby. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
Using fencing to curb homelessness in the Twin Cities is an insult - MinnPost
Agencies and governments turn to fencing instead of actual solutions for problems related to people experiencing homelessness.
www.minnpost.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I wrote about the should-be-illegal trend of fencing off sidewalks because poor people are nearby. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
I'm attending Vets and Neighbors's event, “Vets and Neighbors Town Halls” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/vetsandneigh...
Vets and Neighbors Town Halls · Vets and Neighbors
Vets and Neighbors Town Halls unite veterans and community members to hold Members of Congress publicly accountable for protecting essential social safety programs, like Social Security, veterans’ ben...
www.mobilize.us
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I'm attending Vets and Neighbors's event, “Vets and Neighbors Town Halls” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/vetsandneigh...
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If I'd known my endorsements would be highlighted in campaign material I would've done better than "totally normal cool lady, don't mess this up Ward 12."
📰: I'm honored to receive the resounding endorsement and support of the @wedge.live Editorial Board!
"Aurin Chowdhury is thoughtful, even-keeled, conducts herself with grace, and will go on to great things. Just an all around normal person."
Read all about it here: wedgelive.com/the-editoria...
"Aurin Chowdhury is thoughtful, even-keeled, conducts herself with grace, and will go on to great things. Just an all around normal person."
Read all about it here: wedgelive.com/the-editoria...
October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
If I'd known my endorsements would be highlighted in campaign material I would've done better than "totally normal cool lady, don't mess this up Ward 12."
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During the 2025 Special Legislative Session, state policymakers chose to remove #MinnesotaCare eligibility for undocumented adults. This decision means more people will go without needed health care, while hospitals face higher costs & the economy will be worse off. Read the brief: bit.ly/4ngQbLS
Minnesota's rollback of health coverage for immigrants will harm people, health care systems, and the economy - Minnesota Budget Project
In the 2025 Special Legislative Session, Minnesota policymakers made a choice to take away affordable health insurance eligibility through MinnesotaCare from undocumented adults. Because of this decis...
bit.ly
October 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
During the 2025 Special Legislative Session, state policymakers chose to remove #MinnesotaCare eligibility for undocumented adults. This decision means more people will go without needed health care, while hospitals face higher costs & the economy will be worse off. Read the brief: bit.ly/4ngQbLS
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “Vets Say No - National Call” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
Vets Say No - National Call · May Day Strong
This Veteran's Day, we say no war on our cities. Veterans are standing up to fascism and calling on you to join us.
On October 28th hear directly from veterans and our supporters on how you can take...
www.mobilize.us
October 28, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “Vets Say No - National Call” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
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Our grassroots campaign is gaining momentum, but we need your support to get across the finish line! With Election Day just 11 days away, big donors are pouring money into keeping political elites in office.
October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Our grassroots campaign is gaining momentum, but we need your support to get across the finish line! With Election Day just 11 days away, big donors are pouring money into keeping political elites in office.
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Look at what's in the latest Labor Review that's hit union members mail boxes today! 📰
October 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Look at what's in the latest Labor Review that's hit union members mail boxes today! 📰
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Elizabeth Shaffer thinks her email audience doesn't know that the purpose of a PAC is that it accepts unlimited money independent of the candidate's campaign fundraising.
October 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Elizabeth Shaffer thinks her email audience doesn't know that the purpose of a PAC is that it accepts unlimited money independent of the candidate's campaign fundraising.
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “The Billionaire Power Grab and How To Fight Back” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
The Billionaire Power Grab and How To Fight Back · May Day Strong
Billionaires are taking control of our government and coming after our jobs, families, communities, and essential services at an alarming rate. That is why organized people across the country are comi...
www.mobilize.us
October 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “The Billionaire Power Grab and How To Fight Back” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is pursuing a third term, citing his desire to continue pressing back on the Trump administration and making the cost of living more affordable. His entry into the race likely clears the field on the DFL side.
Keith Ellison to run for third term as Minnesota attorney general
Attorney General Keith Ellison, a DFLer, won two close races. He says he’s going for a third term.
www.mprnews.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is pursuing a third term, citing his desire to continue pressing back on the Trump administration and making the cost of living more affordable. His entry into the race likely clears the field on the DFL side.
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finally updated my all of mpls blog with the september 2025 finance report to include every donor this year. a lot more big contributions than the june report! i'll highlight some notable ones in a thread here - taylordahlin.com/f/who-is-fun...
Who is Funding All of Mpls in 2025? (Updated Oct 2025)
All of Mpls was founded in 2021 by Richard Forschler, a former lobbyist who represented corporate and capital interests such as the Minneapolis Downtown Council (who donated $35,000 to We Love Mpls in...
taylordahlin.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
finally updated my all of mpls blog with the september 2025 finance report to include every donor this year. a lot more big contributions than the june report! i'll highlight some notable ones in a thread here - taylordahlin.com/f/who-is-fun...
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I’m so excited to have my Congresswoman and friend, @ilhanmn.bsky.social, on board with my candidacy for Mayor! She fights hard for the working people of Minneapolis. As Mayor, I’ll partner with leaders like her to build an affordable city that's accountable to us. secure.actblue.com/donate/fateh...
October 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I’m so excited to have my Congresswoman and friend, @ilhanmn.bsky.social, on board with my candidacy for Mayor! She fights hard for the working people of Minneapolis. As Mayor, I’ll partner with leaders like her to build an affordable city that's accountable to us. secure.actblue.com/donate/fateh...
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safer hennepin is the returning PAC i wrote about here
also, you can look up campaign finance reports directly on the MN website aka the source where it will give you all the info that third party aggregators leave off info like the date of contribution
taylordahlin.com/f/new-and-re...
also, you can look up campaign finance reports directly on the MN website aka the source where it will give you all the info that third party aggregators leave off info like the date of contribution
taylordahlin.com/f/new-and-re...
October 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
safer hennepin is the returning PAC i wrote about here
also, you can look up campaign finance reports directly on the MN website aka the source where it will give you all the info that third party aggregators leave off info like the date of contribution
taylordahlin.com/f/new-and-re...
also, you can look up campaign finance reports directly on the MN website aka the source where it will give you all the info that third party aggregators leave off info like the date of contribution
taylordahlin.com/f/new-and-re...
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Instagram ad from a different PAC "We Can Do Better Mpls" and I say yes we can do better than selling the Ward 10 council seat to the highest bidders.
October 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Instagram ad from a different PAC "We Can Do Better Mpls" and I say yes we can do better than selling the Ward 10 council seat to the highest bidders.