Minnesotans protest to demand U.S. hands off Cuba

Minneapolis, MN – On Wednesday, June 17, about 30 protesters gathered at the busy intersection of Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue to demand U.S hands off Cuba. Passing cars were supportive with many honks and fists out the windows. Chants of “What’s the number one threat to the world today? Donald Trump and the USA!” could be heard down the street. The action was organized by the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition.

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Minneapolis rallies against indictments of anti-ICE protesters

By Esper Garcia and Mira Altobell-Resendez

Minneapolis, MN – On the morning of June 15, the Department of Justice announced charges against 15 anti-ice protesters for “conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer,” and other bogus charges. That same morning 12 out of the 15 protesters had their homes raided and were arrested in relation to the federal indictment.

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Minnesota demands Democratic Party end support for apartheid Israel

By Emily Newberg and Ulysses Dolan [...]

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Minneapolis protests injustice at home and abroad

Minneapolis, MN – Under the early summer sun, about 50 people came together on a busy Minneapolis bridge for a double-headed rally addressing the domestic and international sides of the struggle for liberation. A combined bannering took place for two hours, spreading the message to passersby and drivers on Washington Avenue and Interstate 35W.

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Minneapolis: Community packs city council hearing to demand no more secret police

Minneapolis, MN – On June 3, community members and local activist groups packed a Minneapolis City Council committee meeting to speak about the Law Enforcement Agency Agreement Accountability Ordinance that prohibits new joint powers agreements that allow officers to cover their faces.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/minneapolis-community-packs-city-council-hearing-to-demand-no-more-secret

Twin Cities commemorates Nakba Day, demands the divestment from apartheid Israel

Minneapolis, MN- Al-Nakba, meaning “The Catastrophe,” is a day of remembrance when communities grieve the over 15,000 Palestinians the Israeli occupation murdered in 1948 and the over 750,000 Palestinians displaced from their homeland. After the Anti-War Action Network called for their third annual day of action commemorating Al-Nakba, the Twin Cities hosted two protests to mark the importance of resisting U.S. funding for Israel.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/twin-cities-commemorates-nakba-day-demands-the-divestment-from-apartheid-israel

20ª marcha anual del Día Internacional de los Obreros llena las calles de Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN – El viernes, 1 de mayo, una coalición encabezada por el Comité de Derechos de Inmigrantes de Minnesota y el Movimiento de Protectores Indígenas y respaldado por más de 60 sindicatos, grupos de derechos de inmigrantes, y otras organizaciones progresivas salieron a las calles para conmemorar el 20ª marcha annual el Día Internacional de los Obreros.

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Minnesotans rally for reproductive justice at pro-choice Mother’s Day rally

Minneapolis, MN – On Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10, the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee (MNAAC) organized a pro-choice Mother’s Day protest across from what was an anti-abortion, Pro Life Action Ministry (PLAM) billboard.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/minnesotans-rally-for-reproductive-justice-at-pro-choice-mothers-day-rally

Twin Cities Coalition for Justice calls out MPD failures after damning audit into Allison Lussier case

Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice, authored by Alissa Washington and Jae Yates.

Minneapolis, MN – On Wednesday, April 22, the city of Minneapolis released a long-awaited after-action review examining the Minneapolis Police Department’s failures in the handling of the murder of Allison Lussier and the shooting of Davis Moturi.

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Twin Cities Coalition for Justice calls out MPD failures after damning audit into Allison Lussier case

Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice, authored by Alissa Washington ...

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