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Chris @chris-hhh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'll be there! You should be too! Nothing is as inspiring as @swaempls events 👍

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Tomorrow! Join us for SWAE on a Stick: Bite-sized political updates, each complete with action items or ways to connect with your Southwest neighbors organizing for things that matter. Thurs, 9/24, 7pm Meraki Center RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/swae-on-a-...

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Monthly SWAE Gathering
Thurs Sept 24, 2026
Meraki Center
100 W 46th Street
7:00-9:00pm
Hosted by Southwest Alliance for Equity

SWAE on a Stick
Bite-sized political updates...
Elections
Early voting
Public schools
The city budget
Defending democracy
& More

It's a potluck! Bring something fair-like, bite-sized, or on a stick.

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Tonight! Join us at Meraki at 7pm to learn about health-centered drug policy. We will also be joined by @jamiemlong.bsky.social for a recap of the past legislative session and a look ahead to next year's priorities.

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join us for our August SWAE Gathering at 7pm this Thurs., 8/27: Moving Beyond the War on Drugs: Better Outcomes Through Health-Based Drug Policy, with @mollyjeffery.bsky.social and Ari McHenry, MPH!

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Monthly SWAE Gathering
Thurs Aug 27, 2026
Meraki Center
100 W. 46th Street
7:00-9:00pm
Hosted by Southwest Alliance for Equity
Moving Beyond the War on Drugs: Better Outcomes through Health-Based Drug Policy

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Join us for our August SWAE Gathering at 7pm this Thurs., 8/27: Moving Beyond the War on Drugs: Better Outcomes Through Health-Based Drug Policy, with @mollyjeffery.bsky.social and Ari McHenry, MPH!

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

We are calling on Target to stands with the Twin Cities. And until it does, we’re standing together, shopping smart and shopping local. We are joined by groups nationwide telling Target: your silence on ICE is a choice and we’re responding with ours. Shop smart, not Target. www.aft.org/shopsmart

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Heather Silsbee @hsilsbee.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

At the National Convergence for Democracy this weekend learning and representing @swaempls.bsky.social! If you're here, say hi! And if you meet anyone from SW Minneapolis, point them my way!

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Chris @chris-hhh.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

My experience with @swaempls.bsky.social has been eye-opening this way: you create tons of on-ramps for folks to get involved and make sure events/opportunities are either really fun or super meaningful -- Then word spreads, local networks grow, and the community gets stronger

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 09/08/2026

WEAVE (ward eleven allied voices for equity) were at southside, we outside today with a quiz on the city of minneapolis budget, which council president elliott payne got 100% on! the mayor also stopped by and was talking to them for like 20 minutes, apparently disagreeing on facts they presented

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Join us Thursday, 7/23, for our next SWAE gathering, led by our sister organization WEAVE, to learn about the Minneapolis city budget and what you can do to help shape it. Featuring special guest @ehbinmn.bsky.social! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/do-you-kno...

Do you know what your money is buying?
Understanding the city budget & public safety spending

Monthly SWAE Gathering
Thurs, July 23, 2026
100 W. 46th Street
6:30-8:30pm
Hosted by Southwest Alliance for Equity in partnership with Ward Eleven Allied Voices for Equity

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Please join us Thursday, 5/21, at 7pm for our May gathering with Executive Director of Rise & Remember, Jeanelle Austin Jeanelle will lead us in a discussion about the murder of George Floyd, and what we have learned about community building since 2020. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/community-...

Monthly SWAE Gathering
Thurs, May 22, 2026
100 W. 46th Street
7-9pm
With Jeanelle Austin
Executive Director of Rise & Remember
Hosted by Southwest Alliance for Equity
Community as Resistance: Reflections on the Murder of George Floyd, Six Years Later

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ACS MN @minnesotaacs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our candidate forum for Hennepin County Attorney is coming up on May 21, featuring Anders Folk, Cedrick Frazier, Diane Krenz, Matt Pelikan, and Hao Quang Nguyen. It's free, hybrid, and open to the public --> www.acslaw.org/event/acs-mi...

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ACS Minnesota: Hennepin County Attorney Candidate Forum | ACS

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

📢 Make your voice heard: These proposed changes to the charter are anti-democratic and should not be approved! Testify in person Wed. 5/6, at 4pm in the Public Service Building downtown: lims.minneapolismn.gov/Agenda/Chart... Or submit written comments: www.minneapolismn.gov/government/c...

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Ethan @ethankomoroski.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

It’s telling what things actually get her upset. She will scream somebody down for continually pressing on an issue that she desperately wants to move on from. She knows how inadequate her response to the occupation (and any other “left” coded effort) was.

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LibsMpls @libsmpls.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

SWAE has gathered another sublime group of community organizers, helpers, and leaders tonight at Meraki in SW. Grateful for the power, action, and love in this room - and our city. ❤️❤️

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Our first event on Metro Surge gave neighbors an opportunity to connect with one another and reflect on our efforts to keep our community safe. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjHq...

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Grieving Together Stories of Sorrow, Courage and Solidarity from Operation Metro Surge -- March 26t

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We hope to see you this Thursday ♥️

Our second event on metro surge, highlighting stories of sorrow, courage, and solidarity. April 23 at 7pm at 100 W 46th St.

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carlylsl.bsky.social @carlylsl.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Great to be with @swaempls.bsky.social today; reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead to the rest of 2026; everyone was so deeply involved in responding to the surge; I’m so proud of everyone’s work; I also noticed how reflecting on it brings up so many feelings, still lots of healing work to be done

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Jesse Mortenson @jk9.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Like what I witnessed in that room is the best way to be in community. It’s what I believe in. I wish I could bottle and sell it. That space was a GIFT, that was love in public. And they’re doing another event April 23 (third Thurs). Put that on your calendar. Mark it.

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Jesse Mortenson @jk9.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Huge shout out to @swaempls.bsky.social - they put on an EXCELLENT public forum last night on stories from the ICE invasion. I shit you not that was a holy space they made for people to share. I had big feelings. And biked away believing that the folks/energy in that room represent real f-ing HOPE.

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Chris @chris-hhh.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

real lucky to know these inspiring folk hope to see you at our monthly gathering on march 26 --> swaempls.substack.com/p/the-scoop-...

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The Scoop

SWAE Newsletter - March 2026

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Ethan @ethankomoroski.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

On the wall in her living room she posted big pieces of paper with the questions she asked the councilmembers. The posters were chock full of stickers, representing neighbors defended and supported. That was TWO MONTHS ago, and we’ve STILL got electeds handwringing about sustainable solutions.

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Ethan @ethankomoroski.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

This is my friend. About two months ago she had ~50 people over to discuss our coalition’s response so far and going forward. Who was leading, who was listening, who was doing what, who was ready to jump in.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 03/03/2026

elianna of southwest alliance for equity describes politcians who want to alleviate suffering, who want to cause suffering, and those who are indifferent. says some minneapolis city council members may be latter, not doing enough to help, urges them to talk to colleagues & constituents who do more

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I am proud of you and our immigrant residents. Your resiliency, strength, and dedication have led to the announcement that “Operation Metro Surge” will end soon. 1/

Dear neighbor,

I am proud of you and our immigrant residents. Your resiliency, strength, and dedication have led to the announcement that “Operation Metro Surge” will end soon. It’s clear that the commitment of our neighbors made it untenable for ICE and federal agents to continue to operate its occupation of our city and state. This isn’t as a result of capitulation from elected leaders. This victory is yours, but we must not stop until ICE is completely abolished, and no more families are ever separated again.

I will forever be thankful to those who patrolled, observed, and supported our community with mutual aid and daily tasks during these horrific times. Our community is full of heroes who will always be remembered as caring and loving. There are no words to show how thankful I am of every single one of you who showed up day in and day out. I hope you’ll join me in continuing to carry the whistle of resistance as our work is not done.

I am still asking the community to remain cautious and vigilant until we can confirm what this truly means. They said they are not backing down from mass deportation but will be ending the operation in Minnesota soon. I recommend you continue your current plan until we can give you more information. We still need observers and the community to be on the lookout. These “draw-downs” are expected to continue through next week, which means we will still need help now and in the future.

Additionally, we must never forget what they did to our neighbors and loved ones. They murdered Renee Good and Alex Pretti, shot Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in the leg, and kidnapped Victor Manuel Diaz, who then died under ICE custody. We are still mourning, demanding justice, and we will never forget. They targeted our immigrant neighbors and children, discriminated against our community based on skin color and accents, lobbed weapons of war on our parks, and completely shattered families who simply wanted to work, take their kids to schools, and

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Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 05/02/2026

HEY Did you get elected a delegate for your district at the caucus on Tuesday? Wondering what the fuck that means? HERE: www.abetterdfl.org/convention-t... Come to my convention training!

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Molly Jeffery, PhD MPP @mollyjeffery.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I went to the training and now I’m a delegate to the SD convention. Training success story!

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

It’s the single most important thing anyone in this state can do right now. That way people can shelter in place safely. At the local level we be voting on funding support for rental assistance, legal assistance, small business support, and more.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

You’re describing an emergency. The world is also watching you and waiting for you to do something. Are you going to establish an eviction moratorium? Rent is due today.

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Yes! We're focused on Minneapolis, but St. Paul had the same 14-day data retention policy for video footage. St. Paul residents should contact Mayor Her as well. Policy: www.stpaul.gov/books/48000-...

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480.00 Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Unit

The Saint Paul Police Department recognizes the use of electronic technology. It serves to improve the delivery of police services within the City and contributes to increased public safety and livabi...

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Call and email @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social and tell him to save all city-owned street cam footage of ICE activity! Call: 612-673-2100 Email: jacob.frey@minneapolismn.gov

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Save the evidence
The city of Minneapolis is deleting video of ICE activity.

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What's happening
City street camera footage is routinely overwritten within days unless it is preserved
This includes footage of ICE interactions.

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Why it matters
This video can document ICE violence, disprove false allegations, support legal accountability, and protect people in immigration and criminal court.
Once it's gone, it can't be recovered.

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Message to Frey: "Preserve all Minneapolis street camera footage beyond current routine retention. This evidence is critical for accountability and legal defense."

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LibsMpls @libsmpls.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Minnesota's Fortune 500 company workers are coming together around a message that ICE should leave Minnesota: stablemn.com/make-your-vo... Businesses ought to speak out to protect workers, their families, and their communities -- ICE's presence makes us unsafe and devastates our state economy.

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Make Your Voice Heard - StableMN

Workers Speak Out for a Safe and Prosperous Minnesota

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

So, were helping facilitate this effort by workers at Minnesota's top companies to speak out and demand ICE OUT of MN! Make your voice heard by signing this petition, which will be delivered to CEOs with the following demands. stablemn.com/make-your-vo... 2/2

We hope that you will explicitly commit to publicly demanding or executing the following:

ICE must leave Minnesota now.

ICE must end similar surge operations and commit to never using this un-American tactic in communities across our country again.

Any officer who kills a civilian must be held legally accountable. That starts with legitimate investigations and charges by local officials.

Shut down ICE. Lobby Congress for no additional federal funding for ICE in the upcoming Congressional budget and ICE should be investigated for human and Constitutional violations of Americans and our neighbors.

Cease economic relations with ICE and refuse ICE entry or use of company property for staging grounds.

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We've heard from workers at Minnesota's largest companies who want to make it clear that ICE action in MN is causing fear and chaos for them and their customers. Further, as @northstarpolicy.org found, it's not good for business either! northstarpolicy.org/business-imp... 1/2

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FACT SHEET: ICE Enforcement is Disrupting Minnesota’s Economy | North Star Policy Action

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

If you work at a company that is doing less than the bare minimum to get ICE out of Minnesota and needs to be doing MORE, sign onto this letter! Coming together for the good of our state requires all of us.

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

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FACT SHEET: ICE Enforcement is Disrupting Minnesota’s Economy | North Star Policy Action

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Despite the current occupation, DFL caucuses are still happening on 2/3 & are an opportunity to ensure our electeds share our vision of a truly safe and equitable MN. We have 3 opportunities to help you, including those who may not feel safe attending in person, make sure your voices are heard. ⬇️

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Racket @racketmn.com · 26/01/2026

Hey Minnesotans. Have your bosses sent you a mealy-mouthed email about how to remain productive during these troubled times or some other example of non-committal, faux-concerned corporate-speak? We want to publish a bunch of these. Send examples to keith at racketmn.com. You will NOT be identified.

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

MINNEAPOLIS ACTION: Call and email Mayor Frey and tell him to preserve all City street camera video of ICE actions! Phone: 612-673-2100 Email: jacob.frey@minneapolismn.gov 1/3

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Stonewall DFL @stonewalldfl.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The time has come where the DFL can no longer pretend that things are business as usual. @dfl.org @rcarlbom.bsky.social it’s time to pivot to contactless caucuses to protect our precinct caucus attendees and volunteers from harm at the hands of ICE.

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

MINNEAPOLIS ACTION: Call and email Mayor Frey and tell him to preserve all City street camera video of ICE actions! Phone: 612-673-2100 Email: jacob.frey@minneapolismn.gov 1/3

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Jamie Long @jamiemlong.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

There is no justification for shooting an observer with seven agents holding him on the ground. What will it take for GOP leaders to say enough? You can't blame observers. You can't blame Democrats for telling the truth. The blame lies with reckless ICE officers. ICE must go.

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Minnesota 50501 @mn50501.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Corporations must refuse to cooperate with ICE. Take action—call, email, and make your voice impossible to ignore. Every day until the ICE Out event on the 23rd, we’ll highlight one corporation to pressure. Today we’re calling on: Target. Use the script in the graphic to get started

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ISAIAH @isaiahmn.org · 18/01/2026

🔁 SHARE WIDELY: This Friday, Jan 23, Minnesotans are taking unified action. ✖️ No Work. ✖️ No School. ✖️ No Shopping. We refuse to accept the violence ICE is inflicting on our communities. 🔗 Visit iceoutnowmn.com to learn more! #ICEOutOfMN #DayOfTruthAndFreedom

ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA
A DAY OF TRUTH & FREEDOM
NO WORK. NO SCHOOL.
NO SHOPPING.
MARCH DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS AT 2:00PM
JANUARY 23

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Instead of shopping there, I urge everyone to consider supporting small businesses and family-owned grocery stores in our community instead. Support small businesses who have been devastatingly impacted by immigration enforcement. Jason Chavez 3/

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