Keelia Silvis, MPH 💗💛💙
@keeliasilvis.bsky.social
Addiction neuroscientist turned public health professional. Queer disabled white lady fighting structural oppression to build a healthly future. Opinions are my own. (she/her)
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It is 89F and humid as a swamp in the Twin Cities today, but I'm on public transit so I am MASKING.
I never stopped masking in public transit, groceries, pharmacies, and medical settings. And that habit is probably more important now than it's been since 2020.
I never stopped masking in public transit, groceries, pharmacies, and medical settings. And that habit is probably more important now than it's been since 2020.
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It seemed to me it was her kindness. It showed that she, not he, was the dominant figure in the exchange. So he had to dominate… and then call her a “fucking bitch.”
January 9, 2026 at 10:23 PM
It seemed to me it was her kindness. It showed that she, not he, was the dominant figure in the exchange. So he had to dominate… and then call her a “fucking bitch.”
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In the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.
January 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
In the video that the shooter took, which I believe was leaked to be exculpatory, he appears to yell “fucking bitch” after he shoots Renee Good.
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elected officials state sen zaynab mohamed, lt gov peggy flanagan, city council member aurin chowdhury, and park board commissioner jason garcia were present
January 9, 2026 at 6:33 PM
elected officials state sen zaynab mohamed, lt gov peggy flanagan, city council member aurin chowdhury, and park board commissioner jason garcia were present
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🧵 of mutual aid for Minneapolis area:
Teachers are setting up gfm’s for families too afraid to leave their homes
bsky.app/profile/maur...
Teachers are setting up gfm’s for families too afraid to leave their homes
bsky.app/profile/maur...
Right. Mutual aid needs on the ground in Minneapolis:
Our kids are out of school. Many families are too afraid to leave their homes.
Who’s delivering groceries today? Any donations needed?
Our kids are out of school. Many families are too afraid to leave their homes.
Who’s delivering groceries today? Any donations needed?
January 8, 2026 at 8:39 PM
🧵 of mutual aid for Minneapolis area:
Teachers are setting up gfm’s for families too afraid to leave their homes
bsky.app/profile/maur...
Teachers are setting up gfm’s for families too afraid to leave their homes
bsky.app/profile/maur...
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My excellent council President and excellent state senator are asking us to patrol Northeast. Please go with a buddy.
If more of us are outside we can slow down the abductions.
Be as safe as you can.
If more of us are outside we can slow down the abductions.
Be as safe as you can.
We’ve seen a number of people kidnapped this morning in NE, including 2 legal observers taken on Central. @doronclark.bsky.social & I are asking our community to patrol and get outside on our busy corridors to protect neighbors. Get connected to grassroots organizing groups at defend612.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
My excellent council President and excellent state senator are asking us to patrol Northeast. Please go with a buddy.
If more of us are outside we can slow down the abductions.
Be as safe as you can.
If more of us are outside we can slow down the abductions.
Be as safe as you can.
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We’ve seen a number of people kidnapped this morning in NE, including 2 legal observers taken on Central. @doronclark.bsky.social & I are asking our community to patrol and get outside on our busy corridors to protect neighbors. Get connected to grassroots organizing groups at defend612.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:24 PM
We’ve seen a number of people kidnapped this morning in NE, including 2 legal observers taken on Central. @doronclark.bsky.social & I are asking our community to patrol and get outside on our busy corridors to protect neighbors. Get connected to grassroots organizing groups at defend612.com
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Right. Mutual aid needs on the ground in Minneapolis:
Our kids are out of school. Many families are too afraid to leave their homes.
Who’s delivering groceries today? Any donations needed?
Our kids are out of school. Many families are too afraid to leave their homes.
Who’s delivering groceries today? Any donations needed?
January 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Right. Mutual aid needs on the ground in Minneapolis:
Our kids are out of school. Many families are too afraid to leave their homes.
Who’s delivering groceries today? Any donations needed?
Our kids are out of school. Many families are too afraid to leave their homes.
Who’s delivering groceries today? Any donations needed?
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good "followed his training." Local officials want ICE to leave, but Noem says she's open to sending more officers.
What we know one day after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good "followed his training." Local officials want ICE to leave, but Noem says she's open to sending more officers.
n.pr
January 8, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good "followed his training." Local officials want ICE to leave, but Noem says she's open to sending more officers.
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ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.
January 7, 2026 at 9:11 PM
ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.
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Mayor Jacob Frey: “To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
January 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Mayor Jacob Frey: “To ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
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starting my teaching workday by reading our superintendent’s tips on how to keep our students safe from the federal government
January 8, 2026 at 1:47 PM
starting my teaching workday by reading our superintendent’s tips on how to keep our students safe from the federal government
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My immigrant neighbors have never interrupted my children’s education but I.C.E. has.
And they've closed the schools for the rest of the week. To keep students and staff safe. From the feds.
January 8, 2026 at 1:49 PM
My immigrant neighbors have never interrupted my children’s education but I.C.E. has.
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For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
January 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
For those keeping score, Bellingcat, The New York Times Visual Investigation Team, & Washington Post's Visual Forensic team have all published analysis showing the ICE shooter wasn't in the path of Renee Nicole Good’s vehicle when he shot her, contradicting statements by the President & his cronies
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1/ If Congress lets ACA subsidies expire, a New Yorker making just $1 over the cutoff could pay $5,000–$10,000 more per year for health insurance. For older adults, it could be much higher. I'm breaking down what this means for New Yorkers and what else is happening in #publichealth this week👇
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
1/ If Congress lets ACA subsidies expire, a New Yorker making just $1 over the cutoff could pay $5,000–$10,000 more per year for health insurance. For older adults, it could be much higher. I'm breaking down what this means for New Yorkers and what else is happening in #publichealth this week👇
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Islamophobia is rampant this election. We have seen it plague our city, and especially seeing it here in ward 12.
This is happening in a time of escalated political violence. There is real risk that our Muslim representatives and elected officials take on when they represent this city.
This is happening in a time of escalated political violence. There is real risk that our Muslim representatives and elected officials take on when they represent this city.
I’m letting the haters know now: stay mad. We will continue to exist and thrive in Minnesota. 😘
@aurinmpls.bsky.social @omarfatehmn.com
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Islamophobia threatens to silence Muslim candidates in Minnesota
Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh has seen a consistent stream of threats, but he’s not alone. Several candidates for local office say they’ve been targeted, and they are concerned it will disc...
sahanjournal.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Islamophobia is rampant this election. We have seen it plague our city, and especially seeing it here in ward 12.
This is happening in a time of escalated political violence. There is real risk that our Muslim representatives and elected officials take on when they represent this city.
This is happening in a time of escalated political violence. There is real risk that our Muslim representatives and elected officials take on when they represent this city.
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More than 152,000 children and 72,000 seniors in Minnesota are expected to lose federal food benefits starting Nov. 1.
With federal food aid about to dry up, counties scramble to help those who rely on it
The pending loss of food aid amid the federal government shutdown could hit rural Minnesota hardest, but is also certain to be felt across the state.
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
More than 152,000 children and 72,000 seniors in Minnesota are expected to lose federal food benefits starting Nov. 1.
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It’s not supposed to be fun.
It’s supposed to be EFFECTIVE.
It’s supposed to be EFFECTIVE.
it is a bit frustrating how many people respond to “donate money, not food” with some sorr of response that equates to “that isn’t as fun” as making cutesy bagged meals or “as real” as donating cans
give cans or shelf stable food if it is all you can do. but cash goes so, so, so much further
give cans or shelf stable food if it is all you can do. but cash goes so, so, so much further
October 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It’s not supposed to be fun.
It’s supposed to be EFFECTIVE.
It’s supposed to be EFFECTIVE.
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An alliance between Jacob Frey’s challengers may prove significant in the ranked-choice election.
Roper: How the ‘slate for change’ could upend the Minneapolis mayoral election
An alliance between Jacob Frey’s challengers may prove significant in the ranked-choice election.
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
An alliance between Jacob Frey’s challengers may prove significant in the ranked-choice election.
I spent 4 years doing comms + PR for state gov employees & researchers, and I still do Media Outreach training/consultation.
I just added this story to my training resources + added this line to my script: "When in doubt about how to interact with journalists, do the OPPOSITE of Lindsey Halligan."
I just added this story to my training resources + added this line to my script: "When in doubt about how to interact with journalists, do the OPPOSITE of Lindsey Halligan."
EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
October 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I spent 4 years doing comms + PR for state gov employees & researchers, and I still do Media Outreach training/consultation.
I just added this story to my training resources + added this line to my script: "When in doubt about how to interact with journalists, do the OPPOSITE of Lindsey Halligan."
I just added this story to my training resources + added this line to my script: "When in doubt about how to interact with journalists, do the OPPOSITE of Lindsey Halligan."
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EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
October 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
I glanced down at the message.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.
So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...
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My mom sends this No Kings report from St. Cloud, MN
October 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
My mom sends this No Kings report from St. Cloud, MN
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That’s my grandma at the end of the video, she turns 100 in February. She’s out there!
October 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
That’s my grandma at the end of the video, she turns 100 in February. She’s out there!
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The protests in South Minneapolis were so safe and law-abiding protesters weren’t even jaywalking 😂😂😂
October 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The protests in South Minneapolis were so safe and law-abiding protesters weren’t even jaywalking 😂😂😂
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frog and chewbacca dance to brass solidarity band, the band formed by community members around george floyd square, at no kings minneapolis
October 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
frog and chewbacca dance to brass solidarity band, the band formed by community members around george floyd square, at no kings minneapolis
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Key points were:
-be proud for showing up for democracy, this is the best of America
-it’s ok to be angry about everything that’s happening and acknowledge that
-use that anger and mold it into determination to keep doing the right thing
-get organized locally
-be proud for showing up for democracy, this is the best of America
-it’s ok to be angry about everything that’s happening and acknowledge that
-use that anger and mold it into determination to keep doing the right thing
-get organized locally
October 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Key points were:
-be proud for showing up for democracy, this is the best of America
-it’s ok to be angry about everything that’s happening and acknowledge that
-use that anger and mold it into determination to keep doing the right thing
-get organized locally
-be proud for showing up for democracy, this is the best of America
-it’s ok to be angry about everything that’s happening and acknowledge that
-use that anger and mold it into determination to keep doing the right thing
-get organized locally