Minnesota N(ICE)

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[Reading] Create Dangerously by Albert Camus

[Listening] Star Wars: Old Canon Book Club

[Watching] The Sopranos 


Rebellions Are Built on 'Ope

[Please note, this post has been radically updated (1/25/26) since its original upload (1/15/26). With the peaceful protests and brutal federal violence in Minnesota, now did not seem the time to focus on how fascism is creeping into Human Resources. I plan to repost "Words Matter: Divergent Opinions," with a tighter focus on words and their meanings and real-world impacts, at a later date.]

I'm angry and anxious and heartbroken about what's happening in Minnesota. 

I'm Minnesotan by choice. And I could not be prouder of my fellow Minnesotans as we protect our neighbors and protest the horrific brutality of ICE and Border Patrol agents enacting Trump's retribution (his word) on our state for not electing him three times. (Indeed, Bondi demanded Minnesota voter rolls as the quid for the quo of stopping ICE and CBP violence in Minnesota.)

As Governor Tim Walz said in his address, Attorney General Kieth Ellison's office has set up the Federal Action Reporting Form to document ICE atrocities throughout the state.

Additionally, Attorney General Ellison published this press release alerting Minnesotans that the Department of Homeland Security is digitally surveilling peaceful protestors. Protect yourselves. Use encrypted messaging apps like Signal, but be cautious of Meta's WhatsApp. (See also, the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act.) 

If you document an incidence of ICE or CBP brutality, send the videos and photos immediately to a friend or family member not present at the protest in case ICE or CBP (illegally) seizes your phone. Then immediately delete the sent message. This ensures your evidence reaches others — including the media — and protects you from the initial (illegal) search of your phone. 

To my fellow Minnesotans — be vigilant, be vocal, be safe. And document everything.

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Sending y’all supportive, well-caffeinated vibes,

Creighton 

Today’s Pen(cil): Silver Fox Tools Mini Caddy [Sharpie]

The title and subtitle of this post come from signs seen at local protests and on r/Minnesota.