Mnmeditor
@mnmeditor.bsky.social
Publishing, nature, music, Timberwolves, etc; reader; urban mom
Pro democracy 💙 decency 💛
Still processing
Pro democracy 💙 decency 💛
Still processing
Reposted by Mnmeditor
I shouldn’t have to share this article as much as I do. Sending condolences to all friends and family and loved ones from the Brown Shooting today.
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
Why Flavor Flav says the US must ban firearms now | Opinion
The lack of U.S. gun laws has created a violence epidemic unlike anywhere else on Earth. This is domestic errorism
www.newsweek.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I shouldn’t have to share this article as much as I do. Sending condolences to all friends and family and loved ones from the Brown Shooting today.
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
www.newsweek.com/2025/07/18/f...
Reposted by Mnmeditor
"A second agent then joins them and appears to help restrain him, who can be heard repeating 'I’m a citizen' and screaming. Several people then come into the hallway from outside and begin filming the interaction and whistling before the agents pull him outside..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/u...
This US citizen went on his lunch break and ended up in a chokehold by a masked federal agent and detained, video shows | CNN
Mubashir had just stepped outside into the snowy Minneapolis winter weather to take his lunch break when he says he saw a masked federal officer running toward him “at full speed.”
www.cnn.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
"A second agent then joins them and appears to help restrain him, who can be heard repeating 'I’m a citizen' and screaming. Several people then come into the hallway from outside and begin filming the interaction and whistling before the agents pull him outside..."
www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/13/u...
Reposted by Mnmeditor
this is crazy:
"ICE agents descended on one construction site in subzero temperatures, leading to a standoff with protesters and workers.
One man was taken to hospital for exposure. The other waited out the siege and was taken to safety after the agents left."
www.startribune.com/ice-agents-v...
"ICE agents descended on one construction site in subzero temperatures, leading to a standoff with protesters and workers.
One man was taken to hospital for exposure. The other waited out the siege and was taken to safety after the agents left."
www.startribune.com/ice-agents-v...
ICE agents visit Brooklyn Park coffee shop, arrest cook after ruse to get him outside
The ICE operation in the Twin Cities is increasingly moving into the suburbs.
www.startribune.com
December 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM
this is crazy:
"ICE agents descended on one construction site in subzero temperatures, leading to a standoff with protesters and workers.
One man was taken to hospital for exposure. The other waited out the siege and was taken to safety after the agents left."
www.startribune.com/ice-agents-v...
"ICE agents descended on one construction site in subzero temperatures, leading to a standoff with protesters and workers.
One man was taken to hospital for exposure. The other waited out the siege and was taken to safety after the agents left."
www.startribune.com/ice-agents-v...
🙏
I am a student at Brown in communication with a friend at RIBC.
There is an urgent need for blood donations to support RI. Donations in NY, NJ, MN, NB, DE or NJ can help supply RI.
Spread the word.
www.ribc.org/donate-blood/
There is an urgent need for blood donations to support RI. Donations in NY, NJ, MN, NB, DE or NJ can help supply RI.
Spread the word.
www.ribc.org/donate-blood/
Donate Blood
Check your eligibility to donate blood, learn about the process and why blood matters, and enroll in a RIBC Donor Loyalty Rewards programs.
www.ribc.org
December 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
🙏
‘Tis the season. Recommend (and feels good supporting Twin Cities dance etc)!
December 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
‘Tis the season. Recommend (and feels good supporting Twin Cities dance etc)!
Reposted by Mnmeditor
For those outside of MN, John Hoffman is the state legislator who survived an assassination attempt on June 14, 2025. He and his wife were shot in the doorway of their home.
Jfc. Senator John Hoffman reports ICE took the owners of crumbs and coffee in BP this morning and left the building unlocked with money on the counter.
December 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
For those outside of MN, John Hoffman is the state legislator who survived an assassination attempt on June 14, 2025. He and his wife were shot in the doorway of their home.
Just got home. Go WOLVES!!!!!
What happened, is 🦴s injured?
What happened, is 🦴s injured?
December 13, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Just got home. Go WOLVES!!!!!
What happened, is 🦴s injured?
What happened, is 🦴s injured?
Reposted by Mnmeditor
To give you a sense of how big a departure this year, the government doesn't do this for wanted criminals.
SCOOP: The Trump administration is providing the names of all travelers passing through U.S. airports to immigration officials in search of people with deportation orders, a substantial expansion of government efforts to draw on data to hunt down immigrants.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/12/u...
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
To give you a sense of how big a departure this year, the government doesn't do this for wanted criminals.
Reposted by Mnmeditor
So great. What Trump is doing to the White House is incredibly illegal and wrong, and it needs to stop.
Goal here should be to force him to restore the East Wing not build a gilded ballroom.
Goal here should be to force him to restore the East Wing not build a gilded ballroom.
JUST IN: Judge Richard Leon sets TRO hearing for 330PM Tuesday on new White House ballroom construction suit. Earlier via @FaithWardwell www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
National preservation group sues to halt East Wing ballroom construction
The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the Trump administration must seek congressional approval and consult federal commissions and the public before work continues.
www.politico.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
So great. What Trump is doing to the White House is incredibly illegal and wrong, and it needs to stop.
Goal here should be to force him to restore the East Wing not build a gilded ballroom.
Goal here should be to force him to restore the East Wing not build a gilded ballroom.
Reposted by Mnmeditor
🎄 Real vs. fake Christmas trees....which one is better for the planet?
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
Real vs. Fake—Which Christmas Tree Is Better for the Environment?
Want a more sustainable holiday? Looking for an eco-friendly Christmas tree? Here’s why buying a real Christmas tree this year can help the planet.
nature.ly
December 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
🎄 Real vs. fake Christmas trees....which one is better for the planet?
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
The facts about artificial trees might surprise you!
- 10 million artificial trees are sold each year
- 90% travel across the globe to get to you
- Most can't be recycled and end up in local landfills
Reposted by Mnmeditor
This month, Farm Aid distributed End of Year grants totaling $1,146,000 to 106 family farm, rural response and urban ag orgs. Earlier in 2025, we distributed more than $190,000 through other programs, bringing the org's grantmaking total to more than $1,336,000 for the year.
1/8
1/8
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This month, Farm Aid distributed End of Year grants totaling $1,146,000 to 106 family farm, rural response and urban ag orgs. Earlier in 2025, we distributed more than $190,000 through other programs, bringing the org's grantmaking total to more than $1,336,000 for the year.
1/8
1/8
Reposted by Mnmeditor
So the president was like “hey Indiana, help me cheat in the next election,” and Indiana was all “no thanks,” but then the president went “you better disenfranchise a bunch of your citizens or I’ll illegally withhold money to hurt you,” and the Indiana Senate went “in that case, an even bigger no.”
December 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
So the president was like “hey Indiana, help me cheat in the next election,” and Indiana was all “no thanks,” but then the president went “you better disenfranchise a bunch of your citizens or I’ll illegally withhold money to hurt you,” and the Indiana Senate went “in that case, an even bigger no.”
❄️
With more snow falling, many different groups are looking for volunteers who can shovel for those in need of help.
Like to shovel? Volunteers needed to help dig out neighbors
With more snow falling, many different groups are looking for volunteers who can shovel for those in need of help.
www.kare11.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
❄️
Reposted by Mnmeditor
🚨 Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
December 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🚨 Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos.
Reposted by Mnmeditor
After a year of Trump and co trashing and pillaging the Republic at home and abroad with wanton contempt, voters seem really revved up to say: no
December 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
After a year of Trump and co trashing and pillaging the Republic at home and abroad with wanton contempt, voters seem really revved up to say: no
Reposted by Mnmeditor
With more snow falling, many different groups are looking for volunteers who can shovel for those in need of help.
Like to shovel? Volunteers needed to help dig out neighbors
With more snow falling, many different groups are looking for volunteers who can shovel for those in need of help.
www.kare11.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
With more snow falling, many different groups are looking for volunteers who can shovel for those in need of help.
Reposted by Mnmeditor
Congratulations to Eileen Higgins on her victory in Miami’s Mayoral race! Tonight, she shattered Miami’s glass ceiling and became the first woman elected Mayor of the city and the first Democrat in 28 years! Tonight’s victory is proof that when Democrats commit to year-round organizing, we can win.
December 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Congratulations to Eileen Higgins on her victory in Miami’s Mayoral race! Tonight, she shattered Miami’s glass ceiling and became the first woman elected Mayor of the city and the first Democrat in 28 years! Tonight’s victory is proof that when Democrats commit to year-round organizing, we can win.
Reposted by Mnmeditor
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, said agents told her in the truck that if she didn’t watch herself “they were going to pull me over to the side of the road and give me this OC,” law enforcement shorthand for pepper spray.
Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, appears to be the first observer arrested by federal immigration enforcement officers since the agency launched an immigration surge in the Twin Cities l...
www.mprnews.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, said agents told her in the truck that if she didn’t watch herself “they were going to pull me over to the side of the road and give me this OC,” law enforcement shorthand for pepper spray.
Reposted by Mnmeditor
Reposted by Mnmeditor
Trump is using your taxpayer dollars to fix a mess he created after his tariffs nearly put so many farmers out of business.
And meanwhile, his tariffs are still inflating your grocery bills. The American people deserve better.
And meanwhile, his tariffs are still inflating your grocery bills. The American people deserve better.
Breaking news: President Trump plans to announce a $12 billion relief assistance package for farmers, a key segment of his base, according to a White House official.
Trump to announce $12 billion tariff relief for farmers
Farmers — particularly those who produce soybeans — have felt the impact of the president’s tariff policies.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Trump is using your taxpayer dollars to fix a mess he created after his tariffs nearly put so many farmers out of business.
And meanwhile, his tariffs are still inflating your grocery bills. The American people deserve better.
And meanwhile, his tariffs are still inflating your grocery bills. The American people deserve better.
Reposted by Mnmeditor
This ACIP meeting set a historic precedent for the erosion and destruction of science-based vaccine programs in our country.
Special Osterholm Update podcast edition! @mtosterholm & @cvdall discuss the recent decision by ACIP (CDC's vaccine advisers) to end universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendations and the impact it will have on public health
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
December 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
This ACIP meeting set a historic precedent for the erosion and destruction of science-based vaccine programs in our country.
📣
MSP list:
MSP list:
We are hiring a Grants Manager! This position requires a passion for detail and organization, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Learn more ➡️ urbanrootsmn.org/2025/12/08/g...
#JobOpening #JobOpportunity #GrantsManager
Learn more ➡️ urbanrootsmn.org/2025/12/08/g...
#JobOpening #JobOpportunity #GrantsManager
December 8, 2025 at 8:07 PM
📣
MSP list:
MSP list:
Not a major Lemonheads fan but great show. Exceeded expectations. Towards end shouted out Mpls bands and covered Skyway (Replacements) etc. Will post some clips in a bit…
December 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Not a major Lemonheads fan but great show. Exceeded expectations. Towards end shouted out Mpls bands and covered Skyway (Replacements) etc. Will post some clips in a bit…