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SWAE Mpls

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The Southwest Alliance for Equity (SWAE) is a group of SW Minneapolis residents taking individual and collective anti-racist action for a more equitable city. linktr.ee/swaempls

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 2w ago

Coming up this Thursday, 6:30pm, in the Kingfield neighborhood! Come learn about the Minneapolis budget with us and @ehbinmn.bsky.social RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/do-you-kno...

Do you know what your money is buying? Minneapolis public safety spending

A Teach In about the Minneapolis City Budget & Public Safety Spending, organized by WEAVE, a group of Minneapolis neighbors in Ward 11.

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SWAE Mpls@swaempls.bsky.social · 3w ago

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

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 3w ago

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 3mo ago

ACS MN @minnesotaacs.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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...

ACS Minnesota: Hennepin County Attorney Candidate Forum | ACS

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📢 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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Jesse Mortenson@jk9.bsky.social · 3mo ago

NEW EPISODE on millcityhall.com! The Charter Commission must be destroyed? Robin thinks so… We discuss democracy, and how pernicious it is to have a paternal, judicial body weaponized by one political faction. Public hearing on this bad proposal is Wed, May 6! Details in show notes

Ethan @ethankomoroski.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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.

taylr@taylordahlin.com · 3mo ago

hearing that linea palmisano apparently yelled at a constituent for asking her about the city / police response to operation metro surge response yesterday at her 9am ward 13 office hours held at turtle bread. wildly inappropriate thing to do in general, and especially that early in a coffee shop

LibsMpls @libsmpls.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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. ❤️❤️

SWAE Mpls@swaempls.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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...

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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...

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

YouTube video by SWAE MPLS

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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.

@carlylsl.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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

Jesse Mortenson @jk9.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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.

Jesse Mortenson @jk9.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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.

Chris @chris-hhh.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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

The Scoop

SWAE Newsletter - March 2026

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Ethan @ethankomoroski.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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.

Ethan @ethankomoroski.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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.

Wedge LIVE!™@wedge.live · 5mo ago

"I fear some [council members] are indifferent." Have you paid someone's rent, organized a fundraiser, gone on patrol, found someone an attorney, done someone's laundry, delivered groceries, held a baby of someone sheltering in fear? "If not you may be too far removed to have good judgment."

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 5mo ago

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

taylr@taylordahlin.com · 6mo ago

“someday this thing is gonna be over. and we will remember who stood with us, who stood against us, and who didn’t stand at all.” - michelle gross

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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

Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 6mo ago

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!

Molly Jeffery, PhD MPP @mollyjeffery.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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

SWAE Mpls@swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Join us at 7pm tonight on Zoom for the last on our series of trainings before the caucuses on Tuesday! RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Join us at 7pm tonight on Zoom for the last on our series of trainings before the caucuses on Tuesday! RSVP: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: SWAE Precinct Caucus Virtual Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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SWAE Mpls@swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Sunday, 2/1: virtual Caucus 101 training with Todd Schuman us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Please spread the word about these opportunities in your community!

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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.

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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.

Governor Tim Walz@governorwalz.mn.gov · 6mo ago

They’re taking kids from Minnesota and sending them to detention camps. They’re shooting American citizens in the street and locking investigators out of the crime scenes. The world is watching what happens next.

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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-...

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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Naomi Kritzer@naomikritzer.bsky.social · 6mo ago

This is probably a dumb question, but honestly this is not something that's normally on my radar: does St. Paul have similar cameras? Should I e-mail Mayor Her as well?

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Tonight! ⬇️ Please join us to learn how you can help change the DFL for the better on caucus night (Tuesday, Feb. 3rd). RSVP: tinyurl.com/BeyondCaucus

Caucuses and Beyond training #1

Register here for Caucuses and Beyond, a training on what happens at your local precinct caucus, how you can make the most of it, and what comes next. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, and ...

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SWAE Mpls@swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Thursday, 1/29, 7pm at Meraki: To Caucuses and Beyond A collaboration with @abetterdfl.org and the DFL Senior Caucus, this event will provide training for participating in caucuses and running for leadership positions! RSVP: tinyurl.com/BeyondCaucus

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meraki, 100 W 46th St, MPLS 55419

Contact for more information: cletofsky@gmail.com
Copy and paste this link into your browser to register: https://tinyurl.com/BeyondCaucus

The 2026 DFL precinct caucuses are a great entry point to build the community you want to see in the world. But it doesn't end there. Join us for a training on what happens at your local precinct caucuses, how you can make the most of it, and what comes next.

Sponsored by: SeniorDFL, A Better DFL, Southwest Alliance for Equity

LibsMpls @libsmpls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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.

Make Your Voice Heard - StableMN

Workers Speak Out for a Safe and Prosperous Minnesota

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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.

SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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

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

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 6mo ago

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.

SWAE Mpls@swaempls.bsky.social · 6mo ago