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Jamie Beck Alexander

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Midwest Industrial Transformation Initiative at NRRI, UMN Ex Drawdown Labs, Ceres, USAID/Obama Duluth, MN

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Rep. Ansari Statement on United States Attack on Iran.

28.02.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 795 πŸ” 269 πŸ’¬ 39 πŸ“Œ 31

A United States senator from the president's own party, one who serves on the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, has no idea what's going on as America goes to war with Iran.

28.02.2026 20:22 πŸ‘ 6373 πŸ” 1999 πŸ’¬ 219 πŸ“Œ 73
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Footage from Minab, Iran, shows the aftermath of an Israeli-US strike on a girls' elementary school that reportedly killed more than 50 people.

28.02.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 1314 πŸ” 908 πŸ’¬ 114 πŸ“Œ 261
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This is the most important thing on the internet rn 🀣😭

27.02.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 661 πŸ” 227 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 60

New MN Poll:

- 64% disapprove of how ICE handling its job
- 66% say ICE has gone too far
- 88% say ICE agents should not be granted immunity

Minnesotans agree: end Metro Surge. Hold ICE accountable.

11.02.2026 20:21 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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When the world falls into chaos, it’s women who hold the line.

Glamour photojournalist Erin Trieb took to the streets of Minnesota to document women holding the city together amid the ongoing ICE and CBP operations. Watch as she takes us behind the scenes of her experience on the front lines.

10.02.2026 01:53 πŸ‘ 985 πŸ” 491 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 23

β€œMillennial women were told we can do anything,” she says. β€œI was a girl-power Spice Girl. I read books about little girls seeing injustice and doing something about it. This is my moment. I’ve been training for this since I was eight.” -Mandi Jung

10.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"It Will Change the Way You Think About Planning for Your Future." Learn how to find your path through the chaos. Begins February 12th!

This season's Personal Climate Strategy Workshop starts Thursday.

I'd really appreciate your help spreading the word.

Please repost, forward or copy onto little notes and share via carrier pigeons.

Thanks!

alexsteffen.substack.com/p/it-will-ch...

09.02.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Law Targeting Critics of Fossil Fuels

Very big win here. A federal judge says it's just fine for funds and pension plans to boycott fossil fuels
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/c...

05.02.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 782 πŸ” 199 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 8
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🚨 I just introduced my DRAIN ICE legislation package to repeal the tens of billions Trump and Republicans handed ICE last summer, force accountability for deadly detention center conditions, and save lives now. I’m urging my colleagues to sign on.

05.02.2026 21:01 πŸ‘ 97 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 5
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Another data center project is coming to Kentucky. What to know A long-idle industrial site in Hancock County will be redeveloped into a data center campus, according to the company that owned the land.

This week made it plain: data centers are beating heavy industry in the fight for power. Century Aluminum just sold its Hawesville smelter site to a data center: proof that in today’s economy, whoever can pay more for electricity wins. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...

04.02.2026 19:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

"Should the forces of decency ever regain the upper hand in DC, we need a monument to the people of Minneapolis on the National Mall, and busts of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in the capitol."

27.01.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:

"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."

26.01.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 7850 πŸ” 2142 πŸ’¬ 200 πŸ“Œ 377
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Walz: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal government that can kill, injure, menace and kidnap its citizens off the streets or on the side of a nurse at the V.A. who died bearing witness to such government

25.01.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 17208 πŸ” 5032 πŸ’¬ 301 πŸ“Œ 163
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Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal β€˜retribution’ against Minnesota His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.

🚨 BREAKING: Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal β€˜retribution’ against Minnesota

His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state

www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...

26.01.2026 14:07 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 5
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There were more than 200 neighbors holding candles out on our street corner tonight - The same corner where twice yesterday vehicles attempted to hit protestors.

They don't get to take our safety and our community away from us.

25.01.2026 01:56 πŸ‘ 278 πŸ” 67 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

With you Eric πŸ’›

25.01.2026 01:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti
Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

β€œWe are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.

I do not throw around the β€˜hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. 

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti β€œWe are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the β€˜hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."

25.01.2026 00:43 πŸ‘ 24929 πŸ” 12858 πŸ’¬ 200 πŸ“Œ 448
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DHS funding bill faces new Senate hurdles after another person killed in Minneapolis Some Democrats who voted for recent funding bills said they'll vote against any DHS bill without restrictions on enforcement operations. The deadline to avert a shutdown is Friday.

YOUR PHONE CALLS TO THE SENATE ARE WORKING. KEEP CALLING.

202–224-3121

Three Democrats who previously broke with the party and voted with the GOP are now saying they will not vote for the bill. That’s enough for the bill to be unpassable right now.

24.01.2026 23:29 πŸ‘ 3091 πŸ” 1888 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 53

ALL MN PROTESTERS

Absolutely nothing could be worse for our cause than violence and rioting. It is what ICE and Trump obviously want. Do not burn down our own city to protest invaders; they do not care; they will enjoy it. Do not do it. Do not let your fellow protesters do it.

24.01.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 3773 πŸ” 953 πŸ’¬ 84 πŸ“Œ 78

trying to remember people are working to stop this everywhere

24.01.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 971 πŸ” 196 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Yall outside of MN need to know that observers are STILL out protecting their neighbors. Right now. They know the news and they’re still out there.

24.01.2026 16:41 πŸ‘ 7206 πŸ” 1755 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 38
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Screenshot of a weather app showing temperatures dipping below zero Fahrenheit

We lost two neighbors today to ICE abductions. The kids are off school tomorrow but we'll be at a different elementary school packing boxes for families too afraid to leave their homes.

We are more organized each day and we won't stop until these assholes leave.

19.01.2026 02:34 πŸ‘ 384 πŸ” 95 πŸ’¬ 9 πŸ“Œ 0

What people know about publicly is only a fraction of the work actually going on, much of which is being done very quietly for the safety/security of our vulnerable neighbors.

Truly inspired by so many people (you know who you are) right now. And truly surreal that any of this is even necessary.

19.01.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 359 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 3

Less than a dozen protesters with him, and then pelted with a water balloon* in 14⁰ F weather

To quote @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social, we are going to win

*originally heard through @theexpensivewino.bsky.social

17.01.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 98 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Talked to a Somali man today who said his mosque last night was surrounded by neighbors ready to protect them against ICE if needed. Made me feel proud to live in this city.

17.01.2026 22:05 πŸ‘ 54982 πŸ” 7899 πŸ’¬ 589 πŸ“Œ 293
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How β€˜Mamas of Cedar’ are keeping watch for ICE in Minneapolis Known as the β€œMamas of Cedar,” local mothers mobilize to protect neighbors, share resources, and monitor ICE presence in Minneapolis.

As part of the Cedar Riverside Protection Alliance, β€œMamas of Cedar” patrol the neighborhood, educate residents of their rights and provide food for those who need it.

16.01.2026 16:38 πŸ‘ 162 πŸ” 64 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 6
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Lmfao πŸ˜‚ Jake Lang is experiencing the finding out phase in Minneapolis.

17.01.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 2487 πŸ” 538 πŸ’¬ 179 πŸ“Œ 236
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Stand With Minnesota A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation

So moved by the people of Minnesota whoβ€”drawing on LA, Portland, Chicago, DC etcβ€”are writing a shining new chapter in the history of nonviolent resistance.

The rest of us need to be taking notesβ€”and helping them!

www.standwithminnesota.com

17.01.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 357 πŸ” 119 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 6
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Community members gathered for Renee Good. Indigenous Roots, a Minnesota-based cultural institution, held a moment of remembrance - honoring her life through traditional Native dance.

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