Sylvia Haroldson
@sylviahere.bsky.social
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Minnesota may be known for our lakes, Bob Dylan, and Prince - but our civic engagement runs deeper.
If Donald Trump intended to make an example out of Minnesota, then I am damn proud of that example.
If Donald Trump intended to make an example out of Minnesota, then I am damn proud of that example.
January 31, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Minnesota may be known for our lakes, Bob Dylan, and Prince - but our civic engagement runs deeper.
If Donald Trump intended to make an example out of Minnesota, then I am damn proud of that example.
If Donald Trump intended to make an example out of Minnesota, then I am damn proud of that example.
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Studies have shown the impact of days of widespread peaceful protests. Social movements expert @chenoweth.bsky.social explains why not to underestimate No Kings Day: nokings.org/#signup
January 31, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Studies have shown the impact of days of widespread peaceful protests. Social movements expert @chenoweth.bsky.social explains why not to underestimate No Kings Day: nokings.org/#signup
"But insofar as the scandal had to do with good governance, or the lack thereof, it’s not clear how much responsibility for that lies with the Walz administration and how much lies with factors beyond its control—like the shape of the American welfare state, and how it has evolved in modern times."
The Real Story Behind the Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal
You don’t have to buy the MAGA narrative to worry about how government failed here.
open.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:51 PM
"But insofar as the scandal had to do with good governance, or the lack thereof, it’s not clear how much responsibility for that lies with the Walz administration and how much lies with factors beyond its control—like the shape of the American welfare state, and how it has evolved in modern times."
"But an aggressive immigration crackdown by heavily armed federal agents has led to clashes with a population that largely rejects their presence."
An American Street
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
"But an aggressive immigration crackdown by heavily armed federal agents has led to clashes with a population that largely rejects their presence."
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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge in Oregon said Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent letter to Minnesota reinforced unease about how the Justice Department is wielding its authority in its nationwide push for state voter rolls, suggesting the administration’s campaign may be driven by improper motives.
Bondi’s ‘blackmail’ letter to Minnesota deepens concerns over DOJ’s voter roll motives, federal judge says
The judge reiterated the DOJ's case against Oregon will be dismissed entirely.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM
🚨BREAKING: A federal judge in Oregon said Attorney General Pam Bondi’s recent letter to Minnesota reinforced unease about how the Justice Department is wielding its authority in its nationwide push for state voter rolls, suggesting the administration’s campaign may be driven by improper motives.
Tell your senators to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
Tell your senators to rein in ICE NOW
On Wednesday, January 7, Renee Good was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Then, on January 24, Border Patrol killed Alex Pretti. These deaths were a direct...
act.indivisible.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Tell your senators to rein in ICE NOW act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out...
“The practical consequence of respondents’ failure to comply has almost always been significant hardship to aliens (many of whom have lawfully lived and worked in the United States for years and done absolutely nothing wrong.)”
Judge Orders ICE Chief to Appear in Court Over Potential Contempt
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM
“The practical consequence of respondents’ failure to comply has almost always been significant hardship to aliens (many of whom have lawfully lived and worked in the United States for years and done absolutely nothing wrong.)”
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Do you believe that MAGA/Proud Boys should be allowed to bring legal firearms to protests, but liberals shouldn’t be allowed to?
Congrats, you have TDS.
Congrats, you have TDS.
January 27, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Do you believe that MAGA/Proud Boys should be allowed to bring legal firearms to protests, but liberals shouldn’t be allowed to?
Congrats, you have TDS.
Congrats, you have TDS.
"Yosan sent . . .$255 to buy a plane ticket for her mother, and she sent screenshots of her mother’s immigration papers to his phone to show airport security. . . .As of Sunday, Ms. Mehari still did not have her documents or her favorite gold chain, which the authorities confiscated."
They ‘Had Done Everything Right.’ ICE Detained Them Anyway.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:49 AM
"Yosan sent . . .$255 to buy a plane ticket for her mother, and she sent screenshots of her mother’s immigration papers to his phone to show airport security. . . .As of Sunday, Ms. Mehari still did not have her documents or her favorite gold chain, which the authorities confiscated."
Help where ever you can. www.standwithminnesota.com.
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Help where ever you can. www.standwithminnesota.com.
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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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Alex Pretti "used to tell people off when they made sexist comments to female physicians. He bought me coffee when I had a really bad day as an intern...I laughed alongside him daily. He made a point to teach medical residents without judgement, but with a smile on his face and a joke."
January 24, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Alex Pretti "used to tell people off when they made sexist comments to female physicians. He bought me coffee when I had a really bad day as an intern...I laughed alongside him daily. He made a point to teach medical residents without judgement, but with a smile on his face and a joke."
2P March from Commons at US Bank Stadium. Check back for details on plans being made due to extreme cold temperatures for Program. Dress in layers!
Sign the Pledge: No Work No School No Shopping
On January 23rd there will be a unified, statewide pause in economic activity. We’ll will spend time with family, neighbors, and our communities to show Minnesota’s moral heart and collective economic...
actionnetwork.org
January 22, 2026 at 3:06 AM
2P March from Commons at US Bank Stadium. Check back for details on plans being made due to extreme cold temperatures for Program. Dress in layers!
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This morning Donald Trump announced breaking news about prosecutions related to the 2020 election. The legacy media ignored it, but I did not.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
This morning Donald Trump announced breaking news about prosecutions related to the 2020 election. The legacy media ignored it, but I did not.
Democracy Docket members never miss any pro-democracy news and can access past content. Support its 22 person team by joining today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
Democracy Docket members never miss any pro-democracy news and can access past content. Support its 22 person team by joining today. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0
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The 3,000 ICE and federal agents in Minnesota outnumber all 10 metro police departments combined. Local law enforcement leaders have made it clear that this surge is disrupting public safety, stretching resources, and making their jobs more difficult. ICE is making us less safe.
January 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The 3,000 ICE and federal agents in Minnesota outnumber all 10 metro police departments combined. Local law enforcement leaders have made it clear that this surge is disrupting public safety, stretching resources, and making their jobs more difficult. ICE is making us less safe.
" ... the likely effects of his attempt to coerce Europe with tariffs-namely, that it won’t work. Only in Trump’s fantasies does American possess huge economic leverage over Europe. To the extent that we have any leverage over them, it’s matched by the leverage they have over us."
MAGA Delusions of Economic Leverage
Europe can easily stand up to Trump’s bullying
open.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
" ... the likely effects of his attempt to coerce Europe with tariffs-namely, that it won’t work. Only in Trump’s fantasies does American possess huge economic leverage over Europe. To the extent that we have any leverage over them, it’s matched by the leverage they have over us."
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Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
January 20, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Federal agents are pulling over off duty cops based on the color of their skin.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
This is not a serious operation to enforce immigration law. It’s a performative show of force and it’s gotten way out of hand.
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Kristi Noem has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters.
Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noem’s big donors make the ask.
(Published Sept. 2025)
Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noem’s big donors make the ask.
(Published Sept. 2025)
Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened
The DHS chief has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters. Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noe...
www.propublica.org
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Kristi Noem has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters.
Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noem’s big donors make the ask.
(Published Sept. 2025)
Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noem’s big donors make the ask.
(Published Sept. 2025)
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This time a Public Hearing of Jack Smith before Congress, clearly laying the blame for Jan. 6 on Trump as the most culpable and responsible person.
January 20, 2026 at 12:21 AM
This time a Public Hearing of Jack Smith before Congress, clearly laying the blame for Jan. 6 on Trump as the most culpable and responsible person.