Joe Vital
@joevital.bsky.social
First Generation Annishinabe living on occupied Dakota lands. Honored to help build the people’s vision for East Phillips. When we protect the land it protects us. I’m a Red Laker sorry.
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Joe Vital
@joevital.bsky.social
· Nov 9
“I feel like I was just invited by this country to be my most unhinged, and brilliant, my most magic and divine, my most soft, and sword version of me yet.
I accept.”
- QuiAnna Ray
I accept.”
- QuiAnna Ray
Made it official at Mt. Fuji
April 19, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Made it official at Mt. Fuji
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Love this “save the boundary waters for the loons” banner in the @truenorthelite.bsky.social section at the #MNUFC game tonight
April 19, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Love this “save the boundary waters for the loons” banner in the @truenorthelite.bsky.social section at the #MNUFC game tonight
Beat Pokémon Fire Red on the switch. Although I am the new Kanto League champion I remind myself that I still gotta catch them all and be the best that I can be. See you out there trainers 🫡
April 6, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Beat Pokémon Fire Red on the switch. Although I am the new Kanto League champion I remind myself that I still gotta catch them all and be the best that I can be. See you out there trainers 🫡
I think my dog is broken
April 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I think my dog is broken
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Earlier this month, Luis was abducted by ICE on his way home. Unfortunately, his daughter witnessed this. He has been released but still needs support for ongoing legal costs.
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Support for Luis
We shared with you recently that our friend and kitchen colleague Luis was abducted outside his home, taking his child to school. We’re relieved to share that he was released from detention, however t...
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March 30, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Earlier this month, Luis was abducted by ICE on his way home. Unfortunately, his daughter witnessed this. He has been released but still needs support for ongoing legal costs.
chuffed.org/project/1753...
chuffed.org/project/1753...
America, land of the subscription fee.
March 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM
America, land of the subscription fee.
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DHS agents are still here in our community in plain clothes scouting out immigrant owned businesses on Central, knocking on neighbors doors, swapping out licenses plates in cars without registration, and driving dangerously in our community.
March 12, 2026 at 3:20 AM
DHS agents are still here in our community in plain clothes scouting out immigrant owned businesses on Central, knocking on neighbors doors, swapping out licenses plates in cars without registration, and driving dangerously in our community.
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This is a powerful letter from Minneapolis Legislative Delegation asking Mayor Frey to sign Pause Evictions, Save Lives.
16/17 state legislators who represent Minneapolis signed onto this letter. It’s time for Mayor Frey to sign this ordinance and support our immigrant neighbors.
16/17 state legislators who represent Minneapolis signed onto this letter. It’s time for Mayor Frey to sign this ordinance and support our immigrant neighbors.
elected officials in the minnesota state senate and house representing minneapolis have sent a letter to mayor jacob frey urging him not to veto the pause evictions, save lives bill which would extend the notice period from 30 days to 60 to address the financial impact of the ICE occupation
March 10, 2026 at 8:17 PM
This is a powerful letter from Minneapolis Legislative Delegation asking Mayor Frey to sign Pause Evictions, Save Lives.
16/17 state legislators who represent Minneapolis signed onto this letter. It’s time for Mayor Frey to sign this ordinance and support our immigrant neighbors.
16/17 state legislators who represent Minneapolis signed onto this letter. It’s time for Mayor Frey to sign this ordinance and support our immigrant neighbors.
We don’t have money to house people, or pay people’s rents or keep schools open and safe from masked goons but we have money for a cop training facility? For what? MPD failed to keep Minneapolis safe and two people died for their failure and our schools were raided.
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Minneapolis repitching multi-million first responder center, state dollars in jeopardy
Minneapolis community safety leaders are repitching a multi-million-dollar plan for a new training and wellness center just months after it was rejected by the council.
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March 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM
We don’t have money to house people, or pay people’s rents or keep schools open and safe from masked goons but we have money for a cop training facility? For what? MPD failed to keep Minneapolis safe and two people died for their failure and our schools were raided.
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The hood loves @jchavezmpls.bsky.social. He might go down as the greatest ward 9 city council member ever. He shows up for the good and the bad, defends the most sacred and does the work with his people. We couldn’t have asked for a better leader during this time.
I profiled Jason Chavez, the Minneapolis city council member who has been embedded in community efforts to combat ICE.
“To leave your constituents to face off with a racist fascist regime on their own, without having someone that has some power…I could not let my constituents be out there alone.”
“To leave your constituents to face off with a racist fascist regime on their own, without having someone that has some power…I could not let my constituents be out there alone.”
The Minneapolis council member on the front lines of the resistance to ICE • Minnesota Reformer
When heavily-armed federal agents and Minneapolis police officers surrounded a Lake Street taco shop in June, Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez was incensed. “This is completely wrong,” Ch...
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March 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
The hood loves @jchavezmpls.bsky.social. He might go down as the greatest ward 9 city council member ever. He shows up for the good and the bad, defends the most sacred and does the work with his people. We couldn’t have asked for a better leader during this time.
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Hear directly from Aliya Rahman, who was brutally pulled from her car and assaulted by ICE on her way to a doctor’s appointment, on the importance of extending the pre-eviction notice to 60 days. We are proud to have passed this policy today and are calling on Mayor Frey to sign it immediately.
March 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Hear directly from Aliya Rahman, who was brutally pulled from her car and assaulted by ICE on her way to a doctor’s appointment, on the importance of extending the pre-eviction notice to 60 days. We are proud to have passed this policy today and are calling on Mayor Frey to sign it immediately.
The U.S killed kids today. Earlier than a year it killed its own civilian’s. Organize now because this administration is not going anywhere.
March 1, 2026 at 12:13 AM
The U.S killed kids today. Earlier than a year it killed its own civilian’s. Organize now because this administration is not going anywhere.
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There’s an increase of activity in and out of the Whipple building this morning. If you have capacity, please observe in your neighborhood and help alert our neighbors of any ICE presence.
Jason Chavez 1/
Jason Chavez 1/
February 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
There’s an increase of activity in and out of the Whipple building this morning. If you have capacity, please observe in your neighborhood and help alert our neighbors of any ICE presence.
Jason Chavez 1/
Jason Chavez 1/
The ACLU says there’s still 597 ICE agents in Minnesota. Abductions are still happening and families are still sheltering in place but rent is due. Last month we prevented 365 evictions and we can dot att again with your help. Donate to protect your neighbor
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Donate to Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need, organized by Alexandria Gomez
FUNDRAISER UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has supported us thus far! It h… Alexandria Gomez needs your support for Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need
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February 25, 2026 at 1:50 PM
The ACLU says there’s still 597 ICE agents in Minnesota. Abductions are still happening and families are still sheltering in place but rent is due. Last month we prevented 365 evictions and we can dot att again with your help. Donate to protect your neighbor
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ph...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ph...
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I need to address this immediately, because I am WAY too Minnesotan to ever claim credit for this.
I built a thing to point the fire hose of people's generosity in the right direction. That's it.
I am thankful for the piece, because hopefully it means people will donate more money.
I built a thing to point the fire hose of people's generosity in the right direction. That's it.
I am thankful for the piece, because hopefully it means people will donate more money.
She’s raised almost $20m to help Minnesota – she thinks you can do it too
Ashley Fairbanks launched Stand with Minnesota as ICE raids rocked her home town – now donations are pouring in, and families’ rent is being paid
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February 24, 2026 at 3:59 PM
I need to address this immediately, because I am WAY too Minnesotan to ever claim credit for this.
I built a thing to point the fire hose of people's generosity in the right direction. That's it.
I am thankful for the piece, because hopefully it means people will donate more money.
I built a thing to point the fire hose of people's generosity in the right direction. That's it.
I am thankful for the piece, because hopefully it means people will donate more money.
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I will never ever not be so proud of East Phillips. Strongest, most resilient neighborhood in Minneapolis
February 22, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I will never ever not be so proud of East Phillips. Strongest, most resilient neighborhood in Minneapolis
Children are in prison camps while pedophiles control our government and protect each other. This is America.
February 20, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Children are in prison camps while pedophiles control our government and protect each other. This is America.
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Twin Cities Unions Planning 'Largest US Rent Strike in 100+ Years' as ICE Occupation Drives Eviction Crisis
#ICEOUT #FDT #Rent #Eviction #MN #ICEOUTNOW
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#ICEOUT #FDT #Rent #Eviction #MN #ICEOUTNOW
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Twin Cities Unions Planning ‘Largest US Rent Strike in 100+ Years’ as ICE Occupation Drives Eviction Crisis | Common Dreams
"Tenants in Minnesota are in a crisis," said Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai. "The federal invasion forced many of our neighbors to stay home and devastated our local economy."
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February 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Twin Cities Unions Planning 'Largest US Rent Strike in 100+ Years' as ICE Occupation Drives Eviction Crisis
#ICEOUT #FDT #Rent #Eviction #MN #ICEOUTNOW
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#ICEOUT #FDT #Rent #Eviction #MN #ICEOUTNOW
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it's nicole mason aka angry grandma's birthday today and she is asking for donations to the minnesota indian women's resource center for their warming shelter for unhoused relatives. even $5 helps!
"the biggest gift you could give me is safety for our unhoused community."
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"the biggest gift you could give me is safety for our unhoused community."
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February 19, 2026 at 3:09 PM
it's nicole mason aka angry grandma's birthday today and she is asking for donations to the minnesota indian women's resource center for their warming shelter for unhoused relatives. even $5 helps!
"the biggest gift you could give me is safety for our unhoused community."
givebutter.com/KBNd5w
"the biggest gift you could give me is safety for our unhoused community."
givebutter.com/KBNd5w
Whatever happens with Operation Metro surge there needs to be accountability of our law enforcement. Let’s remember this all started when right-wing influencers came to our state (with assistance from the MN GOP) to target Somali daycares and film children. Our cops didn’t protect kids and look.
February 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Whatever happens with Operation Metro surge there needs to be accountability of our law enforcement. Let’s remember this all started when right-wing influencers came to our state (with assistance from the MN GOP) to target Somali daycares and film children. Our cops didn’t protect kids and look.
March rent is still due for our neighbors sheltering in place. While our mayor is on a faux victory press tour, and our governor is discussing “rebuilding”, ICE is still in our streets kidnapping folks. Help keep them safe by donating to the Phillips Fund. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ph...
Donate to Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need, organized by Alexandria Gomez
We are a small collective of friends and community organizers working direct… Alexandria Gomez needs your support for Support Phillips Families in Urgent Need
www.gofundme.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
March rent is still due for our neighbors sheltering in place. While our mayor is on a faux victory press tour, and our governor is discussing “rebuilding”, ICE is still in our streets kidnapping folks. Help keep them safe by donating to the Phillips Fund. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ph...
We don’t need a celebration we need to abolish ICE and get justice for those murdered and for those whose rights have been violated and return our neighbors. Reminder the Roman Colosseum was a propaganda machine that enforced hierarchy and was a distraction from living standards. Stay focused MPLS.
February 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
We don’t need a celebration we need to abolish ICE and get justice for those murdered and for those whose rights have been violated and return our neighbors. Reminder the Roman Colosseum was a propaganda machine that enforced hierarchy and was a distraction from living standards. Stay focused MPLS.
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“You ever stop to think how much more smoothly Minneapolis politics would function if Jacob Frey could be just like 15% less of a dick?”
I do. I do indeed.
I do. I do indeed.
Having Saved Minneapolis From ICE, Mayor Jacob Frey Embarks on Televised Victory Tour - Racket
Plus MN goes gun crazy, lyin' ICE, and a very cute restaurant in need in today's Flyover news roundup.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:45 AM
“You ever stop to think how much more smoothly Minneapolis politics would function if Jacob Frey could be just like 15% less of a dick?”
I do. I do indeed.
I do. I do indeed.
At the end of the day no amount of theory or posturing changes the reality that our economy is on the brink. Tough decisions will be made at the capital this year. I’m praying we do enough and get enough passed even with the slim majority.
Our small businesses are on the brink of collapse. Doors are closed, commercial eviction notices are being handed out, and the cultural vitality of our community is at stake. 1/
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Minneapolis City Council to debate $5M fund shift to support local businesses
A Minneapolis City Council member is proposing to allocate $5 million to support local businesses, but some argue the city lacks the funds.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:29 AM
At the end of the day no amount of theory or posturing changes the reality that our economy is on the brink. Tough decisions will be made at the capital this year. I’m praying we do enough and get enough passed even with the slim majority.
Aftermath? Patience is right, this has nothing to do with immigration and everything to do with elections and the GOP trying to secure total control of our government. ICE is the enforcement arm that is being trained to suppress votes and ultimately the American people. So far from over.
February 9, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Aftermath? Patience is right, this has nothing to do with immigration and everything to do with elections and the GOP trying to secure total control of our government. ICE is the enforcement arm that is being trained to suppress votes and ultimately the American people. So far from over.