Hooper
@hoopermn.bsky.social
Political Organizer, Theatre Artist, Chess Patzer. Progressive left urbanism. Surface Parking Lots Delenda Est. I love Saint Paul.
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We are hosting a virtual caucus training this Wednesday, Jan. 28th from 6:30-7:30pm!
The caucus process can be intimidating, but it's one of the best ways to make an impact on your community. Join us to develop your confidence and hone your skills!
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The caucus process can be intimidating, but it's one of the best ways to make an impact on your community. Join us to develop your confidence and hone your skills!
RSVP
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Sustain Saint Paul Caucus Training
The caucus and convention process can often be confusing and intimidating for people trying to get more politically involved, but it is one of the most important way Minnesotans can make an impact on ...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:54 PM
We are hosting a virtual caucus training this Wednesday, Jan. 28th from 6:30-7:30pm!
The caucus process can be intimidating, but it's one of the best ways to make an impact on your community. Join us to develop your confidence and hone your skills!
RSVP
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The caucus process can be intimidating, but it's one of the best ways to make an impact on your community. Join us to develop your confidence and hone your skills!
RSVP
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someone at alex pretti’s memorial in minneapolis is holding a painting of the hat 5 year old liam ramos was wearing when he was abducted by ICE in columbia heights. all too much
January 27, 2026 at 12:58 AM
someone at alex pretti’s memorial in minneapolis is holding a painting of the hat 5 year old liam ramos was wearing when he was abducted by ICE in columbia heights. all too much
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I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
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Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.
I love my neighbors! I love the Twin Cities!!! I love Minnesota!!!!!!
January 27, 2026 at 5:37 AM
I love my neighbors! I love the Twin Cities!!! I love Minnesota!!!!!!
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brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 12:22 AM
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
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not over yet, but I literally cannot express the depth of my gratitude for the all the observers, patrollers, plate checkers, dispatchers, commuters who continue to successfully protect this city, sometimes at the cost of their wellbeing or lives. so many neighbors were not stolen, because of you
January 26, 2026 at 9:03 PM
not over yet, but I literally cannot express the depth of my gratitude for the all the observers, patrollers, plate checkers, dispatchers, commuters who continue to successfully protect this city, sometimes at the cost of their wellbeing or lives. so many neighbors were not stolen, because of you
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I don't know when we get to declare Victory Over ICE Day, but it ain't today.
January 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I don't know when we get to declare Victory Over ICE Day, but it ain't today.
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Politicians gotta start calling for Miller to go. Right now.
January 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Politicians gotta start calling for Miller to go. Right now.
We are winning but we haven’t yet won. ICE OUT. FIRE NOEM. TRANSPARENT INVESTIGATION. PROSECUTE KILLER BROWNSHIRTS.
January 27, 2026 at 12:10 AM
We are winning but we haven’t yet won. ICE OUT. FIRE NOEM. TRANSPARENT INVESTIGATION. PROSECUTE KILLER BROWNSHIRTS.
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that crowd doesn’t even include the people actively patrolling, doing mutual aid, and dozens of small protests on corners throughout the city during the march. really cannot adequately convey the size of this thing that is happening
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
that crowd doesn’t even include the people actively patrolling, doing mutual aid, and dozens of small protests on corners throughout the city during the march. really cannot adequately convey the size of this thing that is happening
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On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”
January 23, 2026 at 10:29 PM
On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says “fuck ice.”
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Some photos I was able to take before freezing my fingers off.
January 23, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Some photos I was able to take before freezing my fingers off.
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Nothing but love for my state ❤️
January 23, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Nothing but love for my state ❤️
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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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Pretty hard to be out here and not believe we’re going to win.
January 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Pretty hard to be out here and not believe we’re going to win.
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If you’re a Saint Paul business impacted by these federal actions and support ICE leaving Minnesota, consider signing this petition:
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ICE Out of MN Small Business Letter Sign On
This letter was written by small business owners from across the Twin Cities. Join us in this effort. Use the form below to add your name to the letter below from Minnesota Small Businesses:
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January 23, 2026 at 11:32 PM
If you’re a Saint Paul business impacted by these federal actions and support ICE leaving Minnesota, consider signing this petition:
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The Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday took a bold stand by unanimously calling on Governor Walz to issue a temporary eviction moratorium by executive order to protect families and workers whose lives have been disrupted by ICE activity.🧵
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St. Paul joins Minneapolis in urging Gov. Walz to implement eviction moratorium
The St. Paul City Council unanimously passed a resolution Wednesday urging Gov. Tim Walz to issue an eviction moratorium through Executive Order to “protect residents and businesses who have been harm...
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January 23, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The Saint Paul City Council on Wednesday took a bold stand by unanimously calling on Governor Walz to issue a temporary eviction moratorium by executive order to protect families and workers whose lives have been disrupted by ICE activity.🧵
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
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MNGOP will claim to be against “fraud” but try to use facial hair to create the illusion of a chin
January 22, 2026 at 4:53 AM
MNGOP will claim to be against “fraud” but try to use facial hair to create the illusion of a chin
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A federal appeals court has paused an injunction barring immigration agents from “retaliating” against peaceful protesters and observers in Minnesota.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
Live: Appeals court pauses order mandating ICE not ‘retaliate’ against protesters
A federal judge previously issued an injunction meant to prevent immigration agents from detaining and pepper-spraying ‘peaceful’ observers.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
A federal appeals court has paused an injunction barring immigration agents from “retaliating” against peaceful protesters and observers in Minnesota.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
This photo from today shows a federal agent spraying a protester on the ground with a chemical irritant.
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Please help us bring Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos (he’s only 5 years of age and is currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and his father were kidnapped by ICE. This will help the family with legal services to help reunite Liam and his dad with their family.
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
Donate to Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home, organized by sarai Orquiz
Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos is just 5 years old and currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and h… sarai Orquiz needs your support for Help Bring 5-Year-Old Liam Home
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January 22, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Please help us bring Liam Adrian Cornejo Ramos (he’s only 5 years of age and is currently in pre-K. Yesterday, he and his father were kidnapped by ICE. This will help the family with legal services to help reunite Liam and his dad with their family.
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
gofund.me/be8a1b2ab
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Sustain Saint Paul is proud to endorse Rebecca Noecker for County Commissioner District 5. Get ready to caucus on February 3rd! 🧵(1/3)
January 21, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Sustain Saint Paul is proud to endorse Rebecca Noecker for County Commissioner District 5. Get ready to caucus on February 3rd! 🧵(1/3)
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I am overwhelmed & exhausted by the amount of press we've gotten over this but also determined to continue speaking loudly against Trump's reign of cruelty & retribution. #AbolishICE
Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
January 21, 2026 at 3:42 AM
I am overwhelmed & exhausted by the amount of press we've gotten over this but also determined to continue speaking loudly against Trump's reign of cruelty & retribution. #AbolishICE
My message to JD Vance
a woman in a suit stands at a podium with the words do not come above her
ALT: a woman in a suit stands at a podium with the words do not come above her
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January 21, 2026 at 5:57 AM
My message to JD Vance
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Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol
January 21, 2026 at 3:35 AM
Mischief Toy Store in St. Paul has until Wednesday to turn over employment records to the Department of Homeland Security as part of a surprise audit launched Friday, just hours after one of the shop's owners criticized ICE agents during a television interview. bit.ly/4r5AFol