Clearinghouse of mutual aid for our neighbors

8,925 likes, 732 comments - galaxina500 on December 9, 2025

Holding signs high while wearing their military uniforms and chanting loudly for their cause, veterans and their supporters gathered to speak against recent cuts to the VA, the firing of veterans in federal services and other issues, including the deportation of refugees. ⁠⁠The protest happened early Friday afternoon in front of the offices of the Minnesota Republican Party in Edina. Protesters began to walk around chanting and holding their signs up high while several cars drove by honking their horns. ⁠⁠John Varone is a Vietnam veteran who served two years after being drafted in 1968. He said he’s not only concerned about veterans, but also for those working in the VA, such as his daughter who is an employee in Pittsburgh.⁠⁠“The VA doctors did save my life with an aortic aneurysm less than a year ago. I take a lot of pride in the Minneapolis VA. They’re darn good people there,” Varone said. ⁠⁠Follow the link in our bio for the full article. 📝 Chandra Colvin + 📸 Kerem Yücel | MPR News (@keremyucel).