Reposted by Ben SwopeIlhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced. 14854991911719
Reposted by Ben SwopeMs. K tweets @whatmsksaid.bsky.social · 01/10/2026i think Minneapolis Public Schools’ leadership choosing to extend the first in-person “school transformation” meeting by an extra hour and 20 mins is the perfect metaphor for why this plan needs to be delayed & must throughly engage with our school communities around these devastating closures. 273
Reposted by Ben SwopeNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Election 2026: Constitutional Amendment 1 naomikritzer.com/2026/09/30/e...naomikritzer.comElection 2026: Constitutional Amendment 1This is a statewide vote, and there’s only one constitutional amendment on the ballot despite the number. Here’s the question as it appears: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 1 Increasing fundin… 55825
Reposted by Ben SwopeIan Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 29/09/2026Normalize smart people admitting when they don’t know things 715715
Reposted by Ben SwopeBo_oooo_Ø_____o_👻 @notiapetus.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I've said it before, I'll say it again: Prosecute the ones who pulled the trigger. Prosecute the ones who gave the orders. Prosecute those who cover for the above. ABOLISH ICE 03616
Reposted by Ben SwopeJosh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Just last night I remembered another reason why you all need to make sure you get out to vote this year. In 2024, Wisconsin beat us in voter turnout and that is *unacceptable*. We can't let that happen again. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...mprnews.orgWisconsin squeaks past Minnesota for the top spot in voter turnoutThe Minnesota Secretary of State confirms Wisconsin narrowly surpassed Minnesota with voter turnout in the 2024 election. 49742
Reposted by Ben SwopeBecky Zosia Dernbach @bzosiad.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Minneapolis Public Schools confirms to me they have an enrollment backlog of nearly 700 students, three weeks into the school year. sahanjournal.com/education/mi...sahanjournal.comMinneapolis Schools has backlog of 700 students waiting to enrollMinneapolis Public Schools officials confirmed on Friday that they are working through an enrollment backlog of 700 students — just as the district has unveiled a plan to close up to 16 schools. 194
Reposted by Ben SwopeMar Hicks @histoftech.bsky.social · 26/09/2026As of today, the CDC has changed (reverted) their Covid guidance to make the vaccine recommended for all people over 18. In addition to being a smart public health move, this recommendation also means insurance must cover it. Read more here: www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/va... Listen to a breakdown here: 131865905
Reposted by Ben SwopeSara @saralovesyou.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The article mentions the hobby horse I’m on. Getting an autistic child into a school in which they are comfortable should be *top priority*. Autistic children miss far more school than non-autistic kids due to many factors. It’s unacceptable—but typical—that the district didn’t act on this. 2205
Reposted by Ben SwopeNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Hey! People who follow me on here!!! Do any of you work in the Investments office of a private college or university? Pls DM if so. 42914
Reposted by Ben SwopeMiriam Krause @mirk47.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This op ed from my neighbor made me cry. The day-to-day hard work and joy and solidarity in knitting together the community based around our neighborhood school, which is under threat of being closed for no good reason. www.startribune.com/mps-budget-s...startribune.comMPS parent: The cost of closing Minneapolis schools"I don’t know what is going to happen in Minneapolis or our community school in the next month, but please speak up and let people know how you feel before the school board makes its decision on Nov. ... 0199
Reposted by Ben SwopeSonni de Soto @sonni-de-soto.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Check out my demon romance WIP “Like the Hell Out of You.” linktr.ee/sonnidesoto 012
Ben Swope @benswope.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Any teachers or school staff out there: I'm trying to find a Field Work placement for my teacher education courses, and haven't heard back at all. Is there a specific place or way I should address my inquiries? I've been looking at Minneapolis Public Schools if that changes things. 001
Reposted by Ben SwopeManna @jmanna.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Post apocalyptic crate couch frame on the alley between Fremont and Girard off 26th. Seat is low to the ground, bad knees beware 032
Reposted by Ben SwopeHans @hvs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Reminder: in MN we have early voting in addition to absentee. This means you go to a voting location and cast your ballot without it going through the mail. www.sos.mn.gov/elections-vo...sos.mn.govOffice of the State Of Minnesota Secretary of StateOffice of the State Of Minnesota Secretary of State 1138
Reposted by Ben SwopeAunt Fancy @auntiefancy.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Check out this shirt I stitched! I know bsky isn't big on vertical video but I spent way too long on this to only share on Instagram lol. Tell me what logo to do next year! 4356
Reposted by Ben SwopeDex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 13/08/2026Democrats really need to stop being scared of what the Republicans will say. It is 2026. They have been lying about us for decades. We might as well DO some of the crazy shit they accuse us of doing - might actually win us some votes! 211726
Reposted by Ben SwopeDaniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 10/08/2026Safe Home Saint Paul beat the City of St. Paul. A judge of the Ramsey County District Court has ordered that the petition for a Right to Repair ordinance be placed on the ballot for voters 411826
Reposted by Ben SwopeErin Maye Quade @erinmayequade.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Elon Musk is suing to block my law that bans nudificafion technology. It’s time to Rein in Big Tech. secure.actblue.com/donate/rein-... #ReinInBigTech #nudification #mnleg 25840248
Reposted by Ben SwopeNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Primary Election 2026: MN House 60B. naomikritzer.com/2026/07/26/p...naomikritzer.comPrimary Election 2026: MN House 60BThis is the South Minneapolis seat currently held by Mohamud Noor. On the ballot: Mohamud Noor (Incumbent, DFL-endorsed)Abdurrahman Mahmud I’ll note that Mohamud Noor’s challenger is is… 0187
Reposted by Ben SwopeNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Primary Election 2026: Hennepin County Commissioner, District 2. naomikritzer.com/2026/07/26/p...naomikritzer.comPrimary Election 2026: Hennepin County Commissioner, District 2Irene Fernando is the current incumbent, is running for re-election, and is DFL-endorsed. Three people are running against her. Two candidates will advance to the November election. On the ballot: … 0185
Reposted by Ben SwopeDex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 26/07/2026If you're in Minneapolis, vote for Christin for At Large! And if you're in District 5, also vote for Becca Dryden and in District 3, vote for Shannon Gibney! All three have signed the Pledge for Trans Liberation to protect trans kids in Minneapolis schools. 13619
Reposted by Ben SwopeMs. K tweets @whatmsksaid.bsky.social · 22/07/2026hey folks - this year i plan on taking my students (9th & 12th grade) on multiple field trips around Minneapolis to show them the strength, beauty & resilience of our city. where should we go? what should be highlighted? what events must they experience (creating a list for students/families)? 2104
Reposted by Ben SwopeRiker Googling @rikergoogling.bsky.social · 22/07/2026why don't combadges use ssl 313414
Reposted by Ben SwopeNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Primary Election 2026: Ramsey County Commissioner, District 5. naomikritzer.com/2026/07/19/p...naomikritzer.comPrimary Election 2022: Ramsey County Commissioner, District 5This is the seat that’s been held by Rafael Ortega for basically forever. Last year, St. Paul City Council rep Rebecca Noecker announced a run against him; Rafael Ortega bowed out and endorse… 3294
Reposted by Ben SwopeBo_oooo_Ø_____o_👻 @notiapetus.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Solidarity forever! The 15 have a long road ahead of them, and they're going to need a lot of money for their legal defense. If you can, please donate below: chuffed.org/project/1865...chuffed.orgLegal Defense Fund for MN Anti-ICE OrganizersOn the morning of June 16th 2026 fifteen anti-ICE organizers were indicted on federal conspiracy charges in Minnesota, 12 of whom were arrested in aggressive raids across the Twin Cities. This fundrai... 0106
Reposted by Ben SwopeDex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 14/07/2026ARE YOU IN THE DFL? Are you wanting to learn more about how to talk about trans issues and sound like you're halfway competent? Come join us for Training from @stonewalldfl.bsky.social next week! Both nights at 7PM. 20th: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 23rd: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... 06331
Reposted by Ben SwopeNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Primary Election 2026: Hennepin County Commissioner, District 3. naomikritzer.com/2026/07/12/p...naomikritzer.comPrimary Election 2026: Hennepin County Commissioner, District 3This is a non-partisan primary; the top two vote-getters will advance to the November election. Parties are not listed on the ballot but the DFL did endorse a candidate (incumbent Marion Greene). H… 0195
Reposted by Ben SwopeCONvergence Connie @convergencecon.bsky.social · 11/07/2026CVG Operations has logged 487 found items from this year's convention (including an entire box of just water bottles and drink receptacles). Did you lose something? Contact CVG Operations at Operations@convergence-con.org to arrange getting back your belongings. #cvg2026 032
Reposted by Ben SwopeTim Ellis, TDSB Ward 2 candidate 🍁 @djdynamic.ca · 08/07/2026"They just want to turn it off." A fascinating story of the librarians who have started teaching classes showing people how to remove AI "features" from their phones and apps. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/07/02/m...bangordailynews.comThese Maine librarians are helping patrons resist AI and Big TechDespite breathless reporting on how AI is going to change the world, Hannah Cyrus, a Bangor librarian, said that, in her experience, most library patrons aren’t finding it helpful. 6666402476
Reposted by Ben SwopeCONvergenceLive! @convergencelive.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Cosplay figure drawing at CONvergence with Leslie Barlow StPaulPrince -> BlerDCon -KK #cvg2026 041
Reposted by Ben SwopeAn elderly cat @rudyred34.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Where else but at CONvergence can you run into Fidel Castro and Ché Guevara playing Mario Kart? #CVG2026 082
Reposted by Ben SwopeNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Home from Convergence and ready to share photos of some of my favorite costumes with you. There were a LOT of Pokemon costumes this year. Maybe because it's the 10th anniversary of PoGo this week? 41038
Reposted by Ben SwopeCONvergence Connie @convergencecon.bsky.social · 06/07/2026New on CVG-TV: Nur-D Liveyoutube.comNur-D LiveCome watch an exciting performance by Nur-D, one of the fastest ris... 042
Reposted by Ben SwopeNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026New Elections post! US House (4th District). naomikritzer.com/2026/07/06/p...naomikritzer.comPrimary Election 2026: US House, District 4This is the seat currently held by Betty McCollum. On the DFL side of the ballot: Betty McCollumAswar Rahman On the Republican side: Gene RechtzigelPaul WikstromPaul Xiong (Minnesota doesn’t … 1248
Reposted by Ben SwopeNaomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Primary Election 2026: Minnesota Senate, District 65. naomikritzer.com/2026/07/06/p...naomikritzer.comPrimary Election 2026: MN Senate, District 65This is a State Senate seat in St. Paul and West St. Paul. It is currently held by Sandy Pappas, who’s been in it since 1991. She had a serious challenger four years ago, said she wanted one … 1287
Reposted by Ben SwopeCity of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · 01/07/2026Hennepin County has cancelled the monthly outdoor warning siren test today due to the potential for severe weather. If you hear sirens today, assume it is a real alert and seek shelter immediately. 515291
Reposted by Ben Swopehjdunagan @hjdunagan.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Lowery Bridge in #Minneapolis this evening. Happy #Pride! 161564266
Reposted by Ben Swopeashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 18/06/2026our flight angels team has helped over a hundred folks get home from ICE detention since january, as well as flying people to safety, whatever that means to them. they are in need of some new volunteers. particularly ones who have experience in squarespace or google sheets. interested? dm me. 0258121
Reposted by Ben SwopeElder Skunk of the North @loranskunky.bsky.social · 05/06/2026The Fred Rogers Production has started uploading every episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood for free. www.youtube.com/@misterroger...youtube.comMister Rogers’ NeighborhoodWelcome to the official Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood YouTube channel! For more than 30 years, Mister Rogers created a relationship with millions of children, each of whom felt like they were visiting ... 5589554140
Reposted by Ben Swope🎃ℌ𝔞𝔩𝔩𝔬𝔴 ℑ𝔞𝔫👻 @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Fundraiser for the 15 folks in Minnesota indicted yesterday for anti-ICE organizing, from a vetted source: chuffed.org/project/1865...chuffed.orgLegal Defense Fund for MN Anti-ICE OrganizersOn the morning of June 16th 2026, fifteen anti-ICE organizers were arrested in aggressive raids across the Twin Cities. 1161124
Reposted by Ben SwopeMs. K tweets @whatmsksaid.bsky.social · 15/06/2026campaigns, i am begging u to tell ur surrogates to stop attacking & insulting delegates. this never ends well for the candidate. these are the folks who are politically most connected to their neighbors. now is the time to build ur campaign. give voters something to vote FOR. 0123
Reposted by Ben SwopeRegina Burstein @mplsfietser.bike · 15/06/2026The only acceptable reason to be launching this many illegal big fireworks in a dense city neighborhood is if It Happens. 3282
Reposted by Ben SwopeMore Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 15/06/2026A German court has ruled that Google is liable for the false statements generated by its AI Overviews feature. The ruling could have massive impacts on the world's biggest search engine, which recently doubled down on giving users AI-generated results. www.wired.com/story/a-cour...wired.comA Court Has Ruled That Google Is Liable for False Statements Generated by AI OverviewsThe ruling holds that a company that designs, trains, operates, and manages an AI system must assume legal liability for any damages caused by the responses it generates. 121389485
Reposted by Ben SwopeJohn Chu @johnchu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Hey, @naomikritzer.bsky.social will be at Moon Palace Books in Minneapolis at 6pm on 6/18 and I'll be there, too! Wear a mask! Come and bask! Pull up a chair! www.moonpalacebooks.com/events/54352...moonpalacebooks.comBook Talk: Naomi Kritzer and John Chu | Moon Palace BooksYour neighborhood independent bookstore located in south Minneapolis. Selling new and used books since 2012. 04312
Reposted by Ben SwopeAraceli “Jules” Casasola @acolibri.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Hey urbanist nerds. The Met Council commissioned a study on “Highway System Harms, Impacts, and Mitigation Priorities”. Submit feedback on how highways have impacted air quality, connectivity, noise pollution, safety, and quality of life. Consider here: zanassoc.mysocialpinpoint.com/highway-syst...zanassoc.mysocialpinpoint.comHighway System Harms, Impacts, and Mitigation Priorities StudyThis study intends to comprehensively define the impact of highways on communities while establishing an organized framework for understand and addressing past harms. 173