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Kyle Tran Myhre
@guante.info
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aka guante. he/him/his. poet, activist, etc. minneapolis. www.guante.info
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I wrote about just a few of the ways that artists are showing up to get ICE out of MPLS over at @racketmn.com. Here's the link: racketmn.com/how-can-artists-show-up-for-minneapolis

Beyond my piece, a shout out to Racket in general for their bold, vital work reporting from the frontlines here in MN.
All text: When the worst people in this country refer to Renee Good as “a poet,” they say it with a sneer. How weird. How cringe. They hate art—and artists—because we represent a stronghold, one piece of society they can’t just buy, or crush, or be in charge of. No matter how bad things get, there will be murals painted without permission, dancing beyond their surveillance, and poems that tell the truth. It’s the same reason they hate Minneapolis, come to think of it. And it’s why we will win. - Kyle Tran Myhre, "How Can Artists Show up for Minneapolis?" (via RacketMN.com)
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Many thanks to those who came to our Monarca/UNIDOS fundraiser at @loftliterarycenter.bsky.social. If you missed it, donate to their vital work (observer trainings, family support, much more): givemn.org/donate/Navigatemn - link has yet another name, but it's right; just rebranding over the years.
a photo of KTM speaking at a lectern with the "The Loft" written on the front. His shirt says "shut down ICE; free them all" and he wears a silver whistle around his neck a photo of KTM's mobile zine library, with a sign reading "a few resources - zines, whistles, stickers, handouts are all free; books are $15 but all proceeds go to the fundraiser" + a basket of whistles in front.
January 21, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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Some zines are deep artistic statements, and some zines are "here are the specific resources I really want to share with my community right now, this week." Online version: guante.info/try

I'll be sharing these at the MONARCA fundraiser tonight: 6pm at the Loft Lit Center (Open Book, 2nd floor).
a stack of zines (small paper booklets) with the text "for artists, writers, and other creative troublemakers; spring 2026, mpls; find these resources at www.guante.info/try
January 20, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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MN friends: this Tuesday, January 20, I'll be joining @shannongibney.bsky.social and @sunyungshin.bsky.social over at @loftliterarycenter.bsky.social for a fundraiser for MONARCA, who have been doing so much good here.

Art can raise money, art can raise morale. We'll do both here:
A flyer for “fundraiser + raid readiness training” + Loft and MONARCA. Jan 20, 6-8:30pm in the 2nd floor performance hall. Featuring Shannon Gibney, Kyle Tran Myhre, and Sun Yung Shin.
January 17, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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I know our conversation at this week's "what can artists do?" event was 90% focused on actions *beyond* our actual art - fundraising, signal-boosting, etc. (here are the notes: guante.info/what-can-artists-do)...

But like, you still have to make the art. If only for yourself. Here's a poem I wrote.
A poem by Kyle Tran Myhre: ODE TO THE UNARREST: In the event / no horizon appears, / look inside the empty: / so dense and inevitable, / not even light can escape— / until it does: a fundamental law / of the universe, broken, laughing / like a crowd-pleasing movie: the hero / falls, and at the last (im)possible second, / a hand appears—fingers wrap around / a wrist, a bicep flexes, gravity gives /way to adrenaline, to sweat, / to all those songs waiting / in the so-called empty, / and an entire world / ending / doesn’t.
January 16, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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Before people yell at me, I know not everyone is trying to be "helpful" with their posting. Some are just letting off steam or voicing their truths or whatever. But what we choose to share during a crisis can have ripple effects.

More notes from last night's event: guante.info/what-can-artists-do
A spectrum with "more helpful" at the top and "less helpful" at the bottom. From top to bottom, the text reads (1) signal-boosting organizers + the people most affected by the issue: sharing Their asks, info, and calls to action; (2) sharing legit, trusted resources related to the issue; (3) Sharing stories + personal connections (if relevant/helpful); (4) Outrage: mobilizing: This is bad; let's get to work! (5) opinions that are valid but not actionable (6) Outrage: demobilizing: this is bad; we're doomed! (7) acting like everything is normal, both-sides-ism, "neutrality" (8) armchair quarterbacking + miserable condescension (9) performative cynicism, uninformed hot takes + (10) spreading panic, misinformation + disinformation
January 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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"Because our voices aren’t the only things that matter, but they do matter. Because no single poem, song or story will be the magic spell that makes everything better… and because we can all contribute something anyway."

3 shareable "activism mini-zines" (plus all my zines) here: guante.info/zines
A photo of three zines (small paper booklets): (1) “I didn't believe in the fight- the fight made me a believer: for people who want to take action.” (2) “Let every word be a wrench in their machine: writing prompts.” (3) “Promotion Beyond Social Media”
December 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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"The targeting of vulnerable populations has revived the organizing principle that 'an injury to one is an injury to all,' sparking solidarity, not submission."

@rlmartstudio.bsky.social brings so much clarity and perspective to current events; free newsletter here: mailchi.mp/rlmartstudio...
A close-up photograph of one of Ricardo Levins Morales' sticker designs: The text "I.C.E. OUT!" and a person carrying a big sack that says "justice is for everyone; immigrant rights now."
December 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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I'm proud to have one of my songs quoted in the new @douglas.generationmars.space book, the fourth in a series that is "an optimistic, near-future, hard science fiction series for kids."

Especially for parents and educators, find more about the series here: generationmars.space/about/book-s...
a promo image for the "generation mars" book series by douglas d. meredith, featuring five books with subtitles air, shelter, water, food, and "scratching the surface" plus a young person at a computer, surrounded by stars and planets.
December 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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An evergreen connection between poetry and activism:

Big changes can start with *small* actions: that tiny choice to show up to a training, wear a button, post online, wear a whistle as a necklace, stuff that is too easy to cynically write off as performative. Every small action opens a door.
A photo of four objects: a “form a crowd, stay loud, protect each other” zine, plus a whistle on a necklace chain, plus a button that says “no person is illegal,” plus a “red card” (a know-your-rights resource).
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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...a few examples. Lots of excerpts and performance videos from the book here: guante.info/enough

And find more from Casper Pham at caspham.com
An in-book, colorful sketch of a chaotic panel discussion: a professor figure, a stereotypical 'tortured genius,' and a goofy blowhard all talking at once, while a fourth figure struggles to get a word in. Plus the quote: “I have hope because I live here. What choice do I have?” Art by Casper Pham. An in-book sketch of two cats: one material, one seemingly made of smoke, intertwined with one another, plus the quote: “the warmth our bodies generate lingers into legacy- dissipates, but never disappears.” Art by Casper Pham.
November 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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My favorite genre of selfie. Spent monday teaching poetry classes at a high school, then tuesday facilitating a bunch of zine workshops at uw-eau claire.

Bring me to your school, college, conference, org meeting, festival, church, basement, spaceship, poetry slam, or whatever: guante.info/booking
a photo of KTM, wearing a mask, standing next to a printed-out Onion article with the headline "oh god, teacher arranged desks in giant circle" a photo of KTM, wearing a mask, next to a poster for an event called "zine-making for social justice - Tuesday, November 18"
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Looking forward to this. Just reposting the flyer here with alt-text added in case that can be useful for future promo; thanks again for the invitation!
A promo flyer for “resistance and giving voice: a reading at moon palace books - please join us Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3-4:30pm; hosted by Kathryn Kysar & Diane Jarvenpa.” The flyer also lists featured readers: Alice Paige, AE Winter, Chaun Webster, Davi Gray, David Mura, Jennifer Bowen Hicks, IBe, Kristin Collier, Kyle Tran Myhre, Lynette Reini-Grandell, Sagirah Shahid, San Wazwaz, Shannon Gibney, Tarik Dobbs and Venus DeMars + “writers for democratic action-MN chapter: writersfordemocraticactionmn.org + Moon Palace Books - 3032 Minnehaha Ave, MPLS - MASKS REQUIRED.
November 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Especially for friends and neighbors here in Minnesota: a call to proactively, intentionally, consistently show up for the kind of culture work + youth work + future-focused work that TruArtSpeaks does.

Please join me in donating before 11/20 to help get the 4x match: www.truartspeaks.org/donation
November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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I’m working the @buttonpoetry.bsky.social table and signing books at the Twin Cities Book Festival this morning until 1pm or so. Got some free zine bundles too.
A photo of a masked KTM next to a sign that reads Button Poetry
November 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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a screenshot of the AP News site showing a timeline: two minutes ago, "at Mamdani's watch party: 'Not Like Us'" and one minute ago: "The crowd at Cuomo's party has thinned somewhat as some guests head out. For everyone else, the red wine is flowing, and Billy Joel's 'Uptown Girl' is playing."
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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From basic skill-building stuff like public speaking, social media, and facilitation/program design, to deeper dives into integrating arts and culture into movement work, these are all workshops I've facilitated for other groups and would be down to bring to yours: guante.info/workshops
a black-and-white photo of KTM/Guante speaking into a microphone, next to the text "workshop offerings for activist groups"
October 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Between local food shelves, mutual aid networks, plus the ongoing work to dismantle the system that creates hunger in the first place, there's lots to support right now.

Just one option: @utranmyhre.bsky.social and I are gathering contributions here: teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...
A screenshot of America Chavez from the movie Doctor Strange 3 saying “food’s free in most universes actually; it’s weird you guys have to pay for it.” A screenshot of #FoodBankChallenge showing $1,280 raised.
October 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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My assumption is that the reference here is unbelievably niche (though not for designer @utranmyhre.bsky.social), but also that the sentiment is true even if you don't get the joke.

Let's keep this fundraiser moving: teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/participants...

#BluesterClub #FoodBankChallenge
A photo of Shoresy from the TV show Shoresy saying "You always support your local food bank. You just do." plus the text #BluesterClub #FoodBankChallenge
October 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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It's been cool to see the Fateh/Davis/Hampton campaigns focused on positive messaging and lifting each other up, but it's ALSO good to remember and affirm why it's time for change: www.jacobfreyfacts.com

via @mplsforthemany.com (also worth a follow for friends here in Minneapolis)
a black and white photo of MPLS mayor Jacob Frey looking haggard, plus the text "8 years of lies, vetoes, & broken promises"
October 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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...I'll add on to this what I wrote the day after performing at the June No Kings march here in MN. The focus in mine is less on macro-scale movement stuff and more on sharing some ideas for individuals wondering "how can I do more?"

Things to do after a big march: guante.ghost.io/whats-next-t...
a photo of KTM/Guante performing at a podium at the June No Kings rally at the MN capitol. he wears a lavender shirt that says "believe trans kids" and people stand behind him with big signs featuring crowns, crossed out.
October 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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In the endless battle over narrative, this image shows: resistance isn’t just a deep blue city thing; people everywhere are showing up and pushing back.

Thanks @norsoco.bsky.social. (I’m just reposting their original but with alt-text).

More: northwoods-socialists.blogspot.com/2024/06/cale...
A big list with the title “List of Oct 18 NO KINGS! Protests planned for the Northwoods.” Duluth: 10:30am in front of Duluth City Hall; Superior: noon in front of Douglas County Courthouse; Cloquet: 1:30pm at Big Lake Rd. & Hwy 33; Ashland: noon at 609 Lake Shore Dr. W.; Virginia MN: 3pm at 111 S 9th Ave. W.; Washburn: 10am at 119 Washington Ave; Chisholm: noon at 897 Iron World Road; Bayfield: 10am at Old Military Rd. & S 6th St; Cook: 10am at Veterans Riverfront Park; Hayward: noon at Hwy 63 & Hwy 27; Grand Marais: noon at Cook County Courthouse; Spooner: noon at Hwy 63 & Hwy 70 Trunk; Grand Rapids: 10:30am at the Old Central School; Ironwood: noon at Historic Depot Park; Crosby: 2pm at 225 W Main St; Siren WI: 10am @ hwy 35 & hwy70; International Falls MN: Noon @ smokey bear park; Brule No Kings protest; 1pm on Hwy 2 in front of the Post Office; Bemidji MN: 11am @ 300 Bemidji Ave. Plus a note: These events are being organized by a variety of groups. This list was created by the Northwoods Socialist Collective.
October 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Got my mobile zine library set up at @queermunitymn.bsky.social for the Freedom to Read Book Fair.

Find all my zines at guante.info/zines
A mobile zine library - a big box displaying a bunch of small paper booklets on topics like consent, organizing, abolition, spoken word, and more. A sign reads “the zines are all free”
October 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Art by @seemore.bsky.social up at Caydence Records for Solidarity Street Gallery. Me, SEE, and @katparent.bsky.social will be playing music here, 6:30-9pm. Just outside on the porch, beautiful night.
Graffiti-style visual art by SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE featuring the text “abolish colonial projects” Graffiti-style visual art by SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE featuring the text “return what you have stolen” + a scary head from the movie time bandits (that’s what Kat tells me)
October 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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...and then on Sunday, it's the Freedom to Read Book Fair at @queermunitymn.bsky.social, where I'll have my mobile zine library set up. Promo code "FREETOREAD" for half-off admission:

More info: www.simpletix.com/e/school-boa...
promo square with floating books plus the text "join us at the freedom to read book fair: oct 12, 10-6 at queermunity; use the promo code 'freetoread' for half admission. (school board integrity project)
October 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM