Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 Israeli strike

Mass funeral held in Gaza for victims of 2023 Israeli strike

Remains of 112 victims, including 40 children, recovered from rubble more than two years after residential block was destroyed Mourners gathered in central Gaza on Tuesday for a mass funeral for 112 people, including 40 children, who were killed in 2023 in one of the deadliest Israeli strikes of the Gaza war. Their bodies could not be recovered until now because of Israel’s continuing strikes, which have slowed, though not halted, since the ceasefire in October. Continue reading...

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YOU CANNOT GRIND THE BONES OF YOUR ENEMIES INTO DUST TOMORROW IF YOU DO NOT TOUCH SOMETHING SOFT.

CoreCivic's name used to be Corrections Corporation of America (that means private prisons, which we worked to stop in 2016); and they 'rebranded' in 2016. These fuckers don't belong in Minnesota; and this is some bullshit.

Aleesa@akuzee.bsky.social · yesterday

CoreCivic has announced it's been awarded an ICE contract to use the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The new five-year contract begins on Aug. 11, 2026. ir.corecivic.com/news-release...

I hope some MN legislators have the will to write a bill banning private, for-profit slave pens.

amityf@amityf.bsky.social · yesterday

CoreCivic's name used to be Corrections Corporation of America (that means private prisons, which we worked to stop in 2016); and they 'rebranded' in 2016. These fuckers don't belong in Minnesota; and this is some bullshit.

CoreCivic has announced it's been awarded an ICE contract to use the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The new five-year contract begins on Aug. 11, 2026. ir.corecivic.com/news-release...

“The agreement provides for a fixed monthly payment plus an incremental per diem payment based on detainee populations.” One way we fight this is we get loud as hell and we demand that everyone (local and state officials, especially) keep this population as small as possible. Ideally zero.

Aleesa@akuzee.bsky.social · yesterday

CoreCivic has announced it's been awarded an ICE contract to use the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, Minnesota. The new five-year contract begins on Aug. 11, 2026. ir.corecivic.com/news-release...

I encourage you to read the whole story.

Minnesota Reformer@minnesotareformer.com · 2d ago

On Jan. 11, Gregory Bovino watched as his Border Patrol agents dragged a man out of his car at a St. Paul Speedway, knelt on his back until he lost consciousness, and dragged his limp body into the back of a van. The man's name is Orbin Mauricio Henriquez Serrano and this is his story.

In short: The "intense scrutiny" of this program is unwarranted. The same accounts that manufactured this moment are the same ones that have led to countless threats that I have personally responded to over the past couple of years. They don't care about facts, they are generating hate for clicks.

5 Eyewitness News@kstptv.bsky.social · last wk.

A University of Minnesota program involving transgender therapy for children is under intense national scrutiny.

I voted for Tim Walz bc his opponent was awful. But I am still pissed at him for running LOUDLY as an educator, and then refusing to say anything during the Mpls teacher’s strike. Gwen endorsing Craig tells me they have shared values (derogatory). Vote for Peggy Flanagan on or by August 11th.

Anyway, go vote for Peggy Flanagan for the MN US Senate seat in the primary ON OR BY AUGUST 11TH. Do you have a plan for voting yet? You need a plan. Early voting information here. sos.mn.gov/elections-vo...

really not impressive angie craig is spending her time opposing ICE now - that's called atonement for laken riley peggy flanagan points out craig stood by this vote for 14 months, through operation metro surge, renee good's murder and alex pretti's murder and STILL she did not say she regretted it

angie craig would not say israel is committing genocide in gaza on MPR debate just now. she called that language "unhelpful" cowardly. now she's talking about "palestinians who died in the war on gaza." who killed them, angie?

taylr@taylordahlin.com · 2w ago

red lake tribal council member thomas barrett on angie craig's visit to red lake to meet with the council as she runs for minnesota's open US senate seat he told her "i do not welcome you to the red lake nation" because of her vote in favor of sending money to israel to commit genocide in palestine

senator hoffman has released a new statement regarding angie craig’s actions towards him, released via EMQ’s Facebook: she is so cooked

- Flanagan has been elected to state office since 2016 and has a strong reputation among local electeds - Craig jumped straight from the private sector to federal office - Craig deserves some credit for winning in a swing district (although she barely outperformed Harris in 2024)

I need put some Minnesota Senate race thoughts into a post that I can reference for out-of-state folks who keep getting this wrong: - Angie Craig is to the right of state DFL and was even before her Laken Riley vote - This is not establishment vs. insurgent. Peggy Flanagan is a two-term Lt. Governor

It is incredibly goddamn fast for this to be the story. They lie they lie they lie.

News 📰@some-news.bsky.social · 2w ago

Officers responded to a report of a person brandishing a gun but later found that there was no firearm at the scene.

I am extremely troubled by the amount of standby pay issued to MPD officers during Operation Metro Surge. MPD data shows some officers were paid nearly 24 hours per day for 32 days straight, while dozens were paid 8-12 extra hours each day while we stood out in the cold protecting our neighbors. 1/

Minnesota Star Tribune@startribune.com · 3mo ago

The Minneapolis Police Department is on pace to blow its budget by over $23 million this year — well beyond the extra overtime racked up during the federal immigration crackdown.

If you see a purple Velotric Breeze with a matching purple basket, a rainbow bell and chain, and black mirrors on the handlebars, it’s mine

At offices hrs for city council, there was a heated exchange from a younger guy about a drone pilot vote. An older white lady interrupted and I braced myself, but all she said was “can you talk slower, I want to understand”. He did. I love Mpls. It’s far from perfect but there are good things, too.

I do not like anything I am learning about Flock cameras. I encourage you to also learn with me. www.minnpost.com/glean/2026/0...

Feds used data from metro area traffic cameras during ICE surge

Plus: Wildfires hit tourism; trial begins over racial slur; discrimination hurts healthcare; sheriff ups outreach; and more.

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Call congress Texas deputy used Flock Safety's camera network to hunt down a woman for having an abortion. 83,345 cameras & 6,809 networks stalking one woman. Search log said it plainly: "had an abortion, search for female." He reached into Illinois and Washington, states where abortion is legal

I am harvesting love forged in Minneapolis over years of police murd*rs and 11,000 and counting neighbors disappeared and sending that love and strength toward Madison, WI. Your communities will make beauty from horror and ugliness, but I wish you got to do it from a place of joy and not this.

Urban Triage is another local org to follow. They put out the following demands: -Immediate release of all dash-cam footage -An independent investigation by the Independent Police Monitor — not an internal MPD review (1/2)

I heard not one peep on this today on @npr.org The video is terrifying. It’s already out there- be cautious and thoughtful if you do post it. I will not. Corey Ruiz should be here and truly 🖕🏻 the poIice who did this.

Sami Schalk@drsamischalk.bsky.social · 2w ago

Police murdered a Black man in the street in Madison WI today. Shot point blank in the head while on the ground, tased, and surrounded by four cops. It looks like an execution. Multiple videos circulating online. Things are about to get very bad here.

The quoted sign went away a while ago (1 week? 2?). I was sad. I am no longer sad because this was up today (same pole!) and goddammit I love Minneapolis.

Annie loves Mpls@anniekp.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Minneapolis sign game is strong and weird.

Grown up button down shirts make for great 3 year old capes. In case anyone else needs that information.

This was extremely easy to put together and cost <$100. I realize that’s still pricey for many, but it’s much more affordable than commercial solutions. The air quality in our house is noticeably better.

Annie loves Mpls@anniekp.bsky.social · 3w ago

Corsi Rosenthal box air filter! www.instagram.com/reel/Da24MeN...

Corsi Rosenthal box air filter! www.instagram.com/reel/Da24MeN...

We shouldn’t stan any politicians. They’re to be held accountable, always. Aaaaaand, I’m not exactly mad that we seem on the brink of seeing Ossoff everywhere all the time. 👀 For political reasons, of course. No other motive at all…

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3w ago

Ossoff: "Here's what's going to happen tonight: the world's most famous sore loser will deliver a prime-time presidential sour grapes address to pursue his 6-year-old grievances about the 2020 election, while his war in the Middle East spirals out of control & the cost of living continues to rise.."

Council Member Osman says he's changed his mind on this pilot program. He's opposing because the drone company Skydio works with ICE and the Israeli government in Gaza.