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Wes 🚫👑

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Art is political, always. Any pronouns, mixed race, 99% sober, 100% ADHD, childless dog haver, civil servant, musician, bus rider, UMN alum, 50501 organizer, DMs welcome.

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Jan 6

Friendly reminder: There were more casualties in ONE DAY on January 6th than in TWO FULL WEEKS of protests here in Minneapolis.

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Women’s March Minnesota @womensmarchmn.bsky.social · 18h

📣Location Update! Meet at #TheCommons in downtown Minneapolis for #NoKings #TwinCities on Sat., 10/18 at 1 pm and then we march!📣

Additional details:
indivisibletwincities.org/no-kings-twi...

@indivistwincities.bsky.social @mn50501.bsky.social @mnaflcio.org

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · 11d

UPDATE: Rendezvous at 1250 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN 55025

Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · 12d

Pete Hegseth is in our backyard.
The man who’s politicized the military and stripped dignity from those who served. Minnesota will not be a rest stop for fascism. The Secretary of War deserves no peace.

09/27/2025
Time: 10am until he leaves
Rally Point: Beltz Park - 220 Lake St N Forest Lake, MN

RAPID RESPONSE PROTEST
Traitor to the country Pete Hegseth is here.
We won't give him peace.
09/27/2025
Time: 10am until he leaves
Rally Point: Beltz Park - 220 Lake St N Forest Lake, MN

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · 16d

One more thing: this guy is an abhorrent loser and I hope he never hears the end of it.

Student wearing a "Repeal the 19th Amendment" t-shirt asks about women's voting rights at the Turning Point USA event at the University of Minnesota. He is a giant man-baby.

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · 16d

I got interviewed and told the TPUSA "reporter" the following:
"My sincerest hope for you and everyone standing in line, is that once this is all over, you find your own personalities."

They will surely never post it.

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · 16d

Obligatory: UMN will never receive a penny from this alum.

Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · 16d

A small group of brave souls protested Turning Point USA's noxious tribute to Charlie Kirk at the U tonight. To the few on the right side of history, thank you for showing up.

20 to 30 protestors stand up to Turning Point USA touring at the University of Minnesota.

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · 16d

Friendly reminder: how you die does not necessarily redeem how you lived.

You are on the thinnest of ice, KARE 11.

Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · 27d

The same goes for overturning Roe v. Wade.

Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · 27d

With all this talk of political violence, my hot take is the "big beautiful bill" IS political violence. Deaths that will result from it were clearly known ahead of time. It's premeditated, and every single Republican legislator is complicit.

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Sep 4

Oh, this was set up facing the motorcade.

Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Sep 3

LMAO

Sign welcoming JD Vance to Minneapolis that says "This is Minnesota our couches are protected JD stay away go now!"

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Sep 3

JD Vance welcoming committee today in Minneapolis.

Protestors on bridge, visibly ridiculing the arrival of Vice President JD Vance in the Twin Cities.

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Sep 3

The school, of course. He's bringing thoughts and prayers.

Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Sep 3

JD Vance coming to the cities tomorrow, eh?

How do we welcome him?

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Aug 29

People who think Minneapolis is scary also think yellow mustard is spicy.

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Kelli~ @helterskelliter.bsky.social · Aug 27

if you believe you have a god-given right to own an assault rifle that not even thousands of dead children can take away from you, I really hope I never make it to your “heaven”. sounds like it’s only for heartless monsters.

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Indivisible Twin Cities @indivistwincities.bsky.social · Aug 27

We are horrified by the mass shooting of children at Annunciation Church in Mpls today. Join neighbors tonight for a candlelight vigil at 8pm organized by Protect Minnesota: facebook.com/events/s/ann...

Annunciation Catholic School Vigil

Event in Minneapolis, MN by Protect Minnesota on Wednesday, August 27 2025 with 103 people interested and 28 people going.

facebook.com

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frankenstein friday @frankensteinfriday.bsky.social · Aug 27

don’t like worrying about how our grief could be weaponized against us by the federal government. feels horrible.

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Aug 23

Is the New Black Panther Party still active in Minnesota? I'd be interested in connecting with them.

Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is still one of my favorite photos of all time, honestly. Any chance you'll be joining us for the next big action?

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Minnesota 50501 @mn50501.bsky.social · Aug 19

Join us this Labor Day at the MSP Airport to support labor and fight against the billionaire attacks on our democracy!

Airport workers and ride share drivers are fighting for their rights. The key to the defeat Trump and the billionaire class is the dignity of workers!

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you for speaking last night!

Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Aug 11

Hello, fair point. I will say, we do have a small team that visits encampments a couple times a week to administer medical aid and pass out supplies we collect from volunteers or buy with donations. It's just not something we broadcast.

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Wes 🚫👑 @brevityisthe.bsky.social · Aug 11

EMERGENCY PROTEST - MN STATE CAPITOL AT 6:30PM TONIGHT

We cannot do nothing as the military forcibly takes the DC unhoused population out of the city, from the only safety nets they may have, to do God knows what with them. Join us, tonight, at 6:30.

MN50501

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