Ben Wrex
@benwrex.bsky.social
Cartoonist, portrait artist, painter.
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i'm at $105 so far yay!!!! ^_^
i'm doing $20 sketches for mutual aid - details at link www.audrastang.com/product/sket...
January 28, 2026 at 12:35 AM
i'm at $105 so far yay!!!! ^_^
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i also set up a @chuffedorg.bsky.social fundraiser as another donation option. this is an additional place to donate beyond venmo and cashapp, both options help so much. we have been trying to get mutual aid funds distributed ASAP to help folks in the twin cities pay rent and stay housed. thank you❤️🔥
Hi there! See below for our update today on mutual aid efforts so far. We've now also launched a Chuffed campaign.
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
Right now, we're very focused on helping folks get rent paid as the 1st approaches.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Gratitude & solidarity!
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 AM
i also set up a @chuffedorg.bsky.social fundraiser as another donation option. this is an additional place to donate beyond venmo and cashapp, both options help so much. we have been trying to get mutual aid funds distributed ASAP to help folks in the twin cities pay rent and stay housed. thank you❤️🔥
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hi crew, here are some updates about mutual aid efforts today! as always, thank you so, so, so much. we're especially working on meeting rent needs for folks right now! shares and reposts help a ton! thank you so much!
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Today's update: We have raised $3,638 of our current $4,200 goal! We have distributed $3,549 of that amount to families we're working with and some smaller contributions to folks in need trying to make rent and stay housed. We've got $90 that hasn't been distributed at this time.
January 27, 2026 at 12:47 AM
hi crew, here are some updates about mutual aid efforts today! as always, thank you so, so, so much. we're especially working on meeting rent needs for folks right now! shares and reposts help a ton! thank you so much!
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
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Gaza is in ruins, and the winter is unusually brutal. please give what you can to help my friend Sama'a survive.
chuffed.org/project/157569
chuffed.org/project/157569
January 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Gaza is in ruins, and the winter is unusually brutal. please give what you can to help my friend Sama'a survive.
chuffed.org/project/157569
chuffed.org/project/157569
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you can help by calling @governorwalz.mn.gov's office at (651) 201-3400 and asking for a rent moratorium now, which has been unanimously supported by the city councils of both minneapolis & saint paul
Minnesota is on track to see a record high of 25,000 eviction filings in 2025, up 30% compared to pre-2020.
As ICE terrorizes our communities, many of our neighbors are unable to work. Customers are staying home. Child care centers are closing, forcing parents to stay home.
buff.ly/qQW2QIA
As ICE terrorizes our communities, many of our neighbors are unable to work. Customers are staying home. Child care centers are closing, forcing parents to stay home.
buff.ly/qQW2QIA
Eviction filings may reach statewide record in 2025
Some 23,000-25,000 eviction cases were filed in 2025, well above the pre-pandemic average of 15,000.
www.twincities.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:16 PM
you can help by calling @governorwalz.mn.gov's office at (651) 201-3400 and asking for a rent moratorium now, which has been unanimously supported by the city councils of both minneapolis & saint paul
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we're working closely with a bunch of folks as the end of the month approaches and rent is coming due
we're gonna continue raising aid, venmo donations especially help us get funds to folks quickly, but i'm gonna start looking into setting up a chuffed page too
we're gonna continue raising aid, venmo donations especially help us get funds to folks quickly, but i'm gonna start looking into setting up a chuffed page too
Good morning, community. We are checking in to share with much gratitude that our fund is at $2549 of our current $4200 goal.
We have no plans to stop coordinating mutual aid for community , and are closely with others on rent needs as the end of the month draws near. Thank you all so much 💗
We have no plans to stop coordinating mutual aid for community , and are closely with others on rent needs as the end of the month draws near. Thank you all so much 💗
January 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
we're working closely with a bunch of folks as the end of the month approaches and rent is coming due
we're gonna continue raising aid, venmo donations especially help us get funds to folks quickly, but i'm gonna start looking into setting up a chuffed page too
we're gonna continue raising aid, venmo donations especially help us get funds to folks quickly, but i'm gonna start looking into setting up a chuffed page too
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hi, here is today’s update, shared with utmost care and respect. sending love and hope to each one of you tonight. i can’t give specific updates for safety reasons but you are making such a huge impact for families here in the twin cities.
Good evening, friends and community. We are holding Alex Pretti, all who knew & loved him, and our community in our hearts tonight. We humbly share an update about our mutual aid fund, and thank each of you who have helped so much.
Our fund is at $1614 of a current $4200 goal. Thank you ❤️
Our fund is at $1614 of a current $4200 goal. Thank you ❤️
Hi! We're raising mutual aid funds for vulnerable Twin Cities restaurant/service workers & their families.
Currently, we are directly working with 6 Latino families to provide funds for rent, groceries, missed wages, etc.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
Currently, we are directly working with 6 Latino families to provide funds for rent, groceries, missed wages, etc.
Venmo: @jamesirving
Cashapp: $jamesirvinghair
Venmo: @allisonannecollage
January 25, 2026 at 2:32 AM
hi, here is today’s update, shared with utmost care and respect. sending love and hope to each one of you tonight. i can’t give specific updates for safety reasons but you are making such a huge impact for families here in the twin cities.
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You know me I don't share fundraisers unless I can tell you I trust them with my whole heart and my own wallet. This one gets protective gear to legal observers in Minneapolis / Saint Paul
www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip...
Donate to Help Equip Twin Cities Legal Observers with PPE, organized by Jac Kovarik
I have been involved in rapid response in the Twin Cities area since the b… Jac Kovarik needs your support for Help Equip Twin Cities Legal Observers with PPE
www.gofundme.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM
You know me I don't share fundraisers unless I can tell you I trust them with my whole heart and my own wallet. This one gets protective gear to legal observers in Minneapolis / Saint Paul
www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip...
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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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"They say they're coming to save us from some evil? They're talking about our neighbors who take care of us ... Alex was murdered while he was helping. Mr Rogers said look for the helpers, & right now the helpers have a target on our forehead ... Mr Rogers would be here right now too, so I'm here."
January 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM
"They say they're coming to save us from some evil? They're talking about our neighbors who take care of us ... Alex was murdered while he was helping. Mr Rogers said look for the helpers, & right now the helpers have a target on our forehead ... Mr Rogers would be here right now too, so I'm here."
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you can turn off autoplay, and i reccomend it
to turn off autoplaying video on the bluesky mobile app
select the icon in the top left corner
go to settings
go to content and media
make sure "autoplay videos and gifs" is toggled off
select the icon in the top left corner
go to settings
go to content and media
make sure "autoplay videos and gifs" is toggled off
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
you can turn off autoplay, and i reccomend it
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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TikTok is now under US ownership and their new ToS reads like a guide to giving fascists everything they need to put you on a list.
They’re collecting information about immigration status, citizenship, sexual orientation, whether you’re trans or non binary and physical or mental disabilities.
They’re collecting information about immigration status, citizenship, sexual orientation, whether you’re trans or non binary and physical or mental disabilities.
January 23, 2026 at 9:11 PM
TikTok is now under US ownership and their new ToS reads like a guide to giving fascists everything they need to put you on a list.
They’re collecting information about immigration status, citizenship, sexual orientation, whether you’re trans or non binary and physical or mental disabilities.
They’re collecting information about immigration status, citizenship, sexual orientation, whether you’re trans or non binary and physical or mental disabilities.
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Turns out all the fear mongering about China spying on your every move through TikTok was projection
January 23, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Turns out all the fear mongering about China spying on your every move through TikTok was projection
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Yeah so TikTok announced they are now going to gather information on whether you're trans or not, and it belongs (in part) to major Trump allies.
So uhhhhhhhhh you probably wanna delete your TikTok right now if you're transgender
So uhhhhhhhhh you probably wanna delete your TikTok right now if you're transgender
January 23, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Yeah so TikTok announced they are now going to gather information on whether you're trans or not, and it belongs (in part) to major Trump allies.
So uhhhhhhhhh you probably wanna delete your TikTok right now if you're transgender
So uhhhhhhhhh you probably wanna delete your TikTok right now if you're transgender
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Please donate, this is urgent and a simple way to put your money where your mouth is when it comes to supporting Black queer people. My dear friends need help so they can work their multiple jobs and visit hospitalized family without hemorrhaging money. Donate and share ❤️
Two of my dear friends just lost their car in an accident and urgently need a replacement. Please donate if you're able to, I know money is tight for everyone right now, but this is a very straightforward way to help a Black queer couple in need
www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hel...
www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-hel...
Donate to Urgent: Help Kira and Ki Replace Their Car, organized by Takira Romero
Hi, we're Kira and Ki. We're engaged to be married and just lost our car in a… Takira Romero needs your support for Urgent: Help Kira and Ki Replace Their Car
www.gofundme.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Please donate, this is urgent and a simple way to put your money where your mouth is when it comes to supporting Black queer people. My dear friends need help so they can work their multiple jobs and visit hospitalized family without hemorrhaging money. Donate and share ❤️
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Another question I came here with was: how effective are the whistles and honking? Does it stop abductions? And the answer is, surprisingly to my cynical self, yes, and often. I have talked to so many people who have successfully interrupted kidnappings.
January 23, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Another question I came here with was: how effective are the whistles and honking? Does it stop abductions? And the answer is, surprisingly to my cynical self, yes, and often. I have talked to so many people who have successfully interrupted kidnappings.
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here's a great way to show up for Minneapolis families sheltering in place! it can be hard to sort through a zillion donation links but this fundraiser is confirmed “verified, urgent, and there’s a secure distribution plan in place” and is also, bonus, tax-deductible
gofund.me/3a8673ee3
gofund.me/3a8673ee3
Donate to Critical Rent Assistance for Central Neighborhood Families, organized by Sara Huelle
As ICE continues to move with deadly force through Minneapolis,… Sara Huelle needs your support for Critical Rent Assistance for Central Neighborhood Families
gofund.me
January 23, 2026 at 6:34 PM
here's a great way to show up for Minneapolis families sheltering in place! it can be hard to sort through a zillion donation links but this fundraiser is confirmed “verified, urgent, and there’s a secure distribution plan in place” and is also, bonus, tax-deductible
gofund.me/3a8673ee3
gofund.me/3a8673ee3
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This is a St. Paul diaper fund to be uplifted if you need another one
just donated to Minneapolis diaper fund — a good cause
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
Hamline Midway Diaper, Formula, Hygiene, & Medical Supply Hub
Your gift helps communities care for our littlest neighbors👶🧴Nationally, 1 in 3 families report needing diaper assistance—especially families currently facing additional barriers. No one should ever h...
www.zeffy.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:24 PM
This is a St. Paul diaper fund to be uplifted if you need another one
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Today is the day. Right now hundreds of Minnesota businesses and institutions are shut down. Thousands of people are refusing to work. There’s a massive picket at the airport. Minnesota’s resistance to ICE today is changing the tenor our fight against fascism.
www.jphilll.com/p/the-first-...
www.jphilll.com/p/the-first-...
The first General Strike in 80 years
We're at war, and now people are fighting back like never before
www.jphilll.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Today is the day. Right now hundreds of Minnesota businesses and institutions are shut down. Thousands of people are refusing to work. There’s a massive picket at the airport. Minnesota’s resistance to ICE today is changing the tenor our fight against fascism.
www.jphilll.com/p/the-first-...
www.jphilll.com/p/the-first-...
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ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
January 23, 2026 at 5:32 PM
ICE agent asked why he's taking pictures of a legal observer's car, replies: "Cuz we have a nice little database and now you're considered a domestic terrorist. So have fun with that."
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For people in South Minneapolis, who are being heavily targeted by ICE, Midtown Global Market is remaining open today (individual businesses may be closed) and offering their space for people who need a place to get out of the cold. They are offering free coffee and hot cocoa while supplies last.
January 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
For people in South Minneapolis, who are being heavily targeted by ICE, Midtown Global Market is remaining open today (individual businesses may be closed) and offering their space for people who need a place to get out of the cold. They are offering free coffee and hot cocoa while supplies last.
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I know people keep saying this but it’s hard to communicate the depth of active resistance here. Like, I’m on random cafes and people are checking in for observation shifts. Signs everywhere. Folks in visibility vests on the corners. It’s wild. Absolutely wild.
January 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I know people keep saying this but it’s hard to communicate the depth of active resistance here. Like, I’m on random cafes and people are checking in for observation shifts. Signs everywhere. Folks in visibility vests on the corners. It’s wild. Absolutely wild.
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You don’t know your role yet maybe, but we are all finding out just what we have to offer.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.
January 23, 2026 at 2:57 AM
You don’t know your role yet maybe, but we are all finding out just what we have to offer.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.
In Minneapolis, one man knew immediately what he could offer and said “Bring me your clothing”.