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Iruka

@iruka-abolition.bsky.social
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St. Paul MN. Leftist, AUDhD, quirky lurky resource guy. We need community networking, mutual aid, and radical empathy.

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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 7h
Y'all it's not coincidence that stuff is happening in public schools across the country
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charlie @charliestdennis.bsky.social · 7h
My name is Charlie “Chuck” St. Dennis, and I’m asking that you write me in on your ballot this November. I don’t have experience as a law enforcement officer, nor am I old enough to file to run. Those are two things that Bob has that I don’t.
Write in Chuck St. Dennis for Ramsey County Sheriff
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charlie @charliestdennis.bsky.social · 7h
Minnesota has been dealing with the most despicable violence from federal agents, with help from local law enforcement, as a result of racist rhetoric like this for months. At a time when law enforcement should be rebuilding trust with the community, Bob Fletcher continues spewing this rhetoric.
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charlie @charliestdennis.bsky.social · 7h
Ramsey County, we have a problem. His name is Bob Fletcher.
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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 11h
BIG NEWS. Martin Soto, one of the orginal organizers of the Delaney Hall hunger strike, whose wife Gabi was an integral part of organizing on the outside against deplorable conditions, IS FREE. He was released just a few moments ago.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 10h
Start calling it what it is: genocide by deportation.
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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 17h
There's gnarly illness going around right now, Minneapolis, including covid. Mask up in public, do what you need to do. Contact @maskblocmsp.bsky.social if you need their resources.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 18h
There are lots of local alternatives to Amazon. Here’s a starter list: www.mn10kresources.org/social-issue...
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Ethical Alternatives - Land of 10K Resources
Wondering how to replace _____ because you just found out they’re unethical, bent the knee, funded genocide, or something else? Here’s a […]
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Rep. Leigh Finke @leighfinke.bsky.social · 18h
a link to my closing statement at my League of Women Voters Forum last night. feel free to watch the full 90 minutes if you are a real sicko, but this is it in a nutshell: Government CAN help the people who need help. And it is our RESPONSIBILITY to do so. www.youtube.com/live/Hh-2DnR...
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League of Women Voters - Saint Paul - Candidate Forum
YouTube video by MySPNN
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18h
The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly TRIPLED since 2020. Meanwhile, Amazon's profits have soared by 550% in the same time frame. Watch this before you shop for Prime Day.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 19h
It’s probably a good idea to wear a mask and get vaccinated if you haven’t, covid is statewide again. www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/was...
A chart showing the wastewater values from the Minnesota Department of health, the flu is relatively low as is RSV, while Covid is spiking A map shows that Covid is being detected in all but five county areas.The same map showing influenza a being detected in only three locations, two of which are the Metro
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Cheryl Lynn Eaton @cheryllynneaton.bsky.social · 19h
I cannot stress enough that ICE is acting the way cops have acted for years. These are just "starlight tours" for Indigenous teens applied to the rest of the population.
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MPR News @mprnews.org · 23h
Not all arrests by federal agents were loud. Some happened early in the morning with no one around. Marjorie Flores and her husband Luis Caiza were on their way to work at McDonald's in Maple Grove when they were pulled out of their vehicle and "thrown to the ground."
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Minneapolis family shares story of ‘violent’ ICE detainment and 10 months of separation
About 3,700 people were arrested by federal law enforcement in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. For one family, the resulting family separation has caused financial and emotional stress.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Is there an exit ramp for this news cycle because like, I'm just going to bury my nose in other shit until it's safe to poke my head out at this rate. Fuuuuuuuck this.
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🏳️‍⚧️ Ciara RayneCloud 🏳️‍⚧️ @ciararaynecloud.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hi everyone, as you saw already, I departed the Pride Caucus. (After only six to seven days in it sadly.) My friend Arienne Childrey, now follows me in departing. She has officially resigned and left the cacus as well. If anyone wants to poke the bigger accounts, please do.
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
When some of you say "there's no money for public libraries etc..." I hope you know that there always is and it's just not prioritized.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social @mayorher.bsky.social is too busy prioritizing cars that kill people and pollute our city. Nobody in charge has the balls to do anything safe or sustainable.
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EurekaMSP @eurekamsp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Reposting again because apparently some of ya’ll weren’t raised right and need to be reminded that people with mobility issues deserve to be in the world. They might not be able to move fast enough to sucker punch you, but I can.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This also means that all the whistle stuff I added didn't go to waste. Yay! www.mn10kresources.org/tag/3d-whist...
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3d whistle print Archives - Land of 10K Resources
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Unicorn Riot @unicornriot.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Last Friday was Wrongful Conviction Day. In Minnesota, prisoner advocates estimate the number inmates serving time on wrongful convictions -- crimes they did not do -- to be at least 200. The state's unit to review wrongful convictions closed in July with 160 cases still under investigation. 🧵
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Minnesota Ends Conviction Review Unit With 160 Cases Still Under Investigation - UNICORN RIOT
Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison has decided to "eliminate" the state's Conviction Review Unit (CRU) less than six years after he created it. The closure is a devastating blow to around 160 ...
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Category searches are working again. I'll cleanup the sidebar later I promise. www.mn10kresources.org/category/pro...
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Grounding Techniques Archives - Land of 10K Resources
Techniques to ground, center, and calm when things are stressful, overwhelming, triggering, or bringing up trauma.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Take that you obnoxious pile of circuits.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
You could do something to prevent another one like banning 287(g) agreements and cop collaboration. So could @amyklobuchar.com We see you.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
In case you missed it: They announced last week it's coming here.
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DHS announces nationwide surge in 'sanctuary' cities
DHS said ICE has initiated a “surge in sanctuary cities,” as part of the Trump administration’s continuous crackdown on immigration.
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Daniel Suitor @danielsuitor.com · 05/10/2026
My client and I to MPR about this phenomenon. Two other attorneys are quoted talking about their client as well. We're not going to let ICE get away with making a mockery of court orders like this. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/1...
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Catch, release, catch: Inside ICE's new 'farce' tactic
Multiple immigration detainees in Minnesota have been ordered released by federal judges only for them to be immediately re-detained by immigration officers at the doors of the Whipple Federal buildin...
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The ah, sharpteeth. See also: Jurassic Park. I may have thought they were real at one point.
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Salty @dfedmpls.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Fuck ICE. Also: Whistles out.
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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
She needs to go. It’s time for a new mayor.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Cars are a bloody menace.
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Mara 👻 aBOOlish I.C.E. @mauratwit.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
St Paul! Eyes out for Day Day
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
this is definitely my cue to go do the things and run away
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Whelp time to go do the things. Yuck.
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Bree 🇵🇸👍 🧊🚫 @breeminneapolis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Finally read the report and as an HR professional who has conducted investigations, I am outraged at the conclusions Resolute drew from the interviews I read. The City Council should be formally calling for @mayorher.bsky.social's resignation. Read for yourself: sahanjournal.com/wp-content/u...
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bag of moons 🏳️‍🌈 @bagofmoons.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
👏🏼nothing👏🏼about👏🏼us👏🏼without👏🏼us👏🏼is👏🏼for👏🏼us👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
so waymo is cool and shiny but have you ever thought about public transit? what's this desire to be in a car by yourself? if it's safety, then a car should not be your first choice! innovation? innovate new ways for local government to support public transit!
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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If it's a choice between supporting whales and supporting yachts, I'm just gonna always go with the whales. Like, it's not even close.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This is what happens when you let computers educate people on shit that's a human's job instead of slowing everything down and doing shit properly.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I don’t see a comprehensive public health plan to this or many other issues indeed.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
We treat a lot of things in this country as if they're out of maliciousness and evil when they're the result of a broken political system that doesn't care if you die.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
ABA is shit. Many of us can go on for hours about how cruel it is to train an autistic person to ignore they’re autistic, and in my case it damn near ruined my life. It’s not just autistic kids paying the costs. That has ripples.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
So maybe Google should fuck off then.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
😑😑😑😑😑😑😑 ACCOUNTABILITY Transparency is the buzzword they use when they want to bury their heads in the sand!
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Xodanix3 @xodanix3.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Mutual Aid hate is prevalent cuz rape culture is. Therefore so is victim blaming. It's all in defense of the same structures.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
In many Minnesota counties, calling 988 can direct you to a crisis responder in your county. It’s *their* discretion to involve police and in 98% of cases they don’t. 988 for a mental health crisis.
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daviss @daviss.org · 04/10/2026
Hundreds marched through Downtown Minneapolis today, supported by a large list of unions and community groups. Making stops at Target and the Federal Courthouse asking for Target to sign the Democracy Pledge and demanding charges against all Anti-ICE protesters be dropped.
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Flan @flanknits.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Less than 24 hours later and 3/4 mile away, a speeding car hit a tree so hard that the tree is blocking 35th and the car engine is smoking.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Then you don’t understand the concept of restorative justice.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is genuinely maddening based on how much an ambulance ride or call is.
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Iruka @iruka-abolition.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
It’s the cars.
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