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Masked government thugs snuffed out Alex Pretti’s life in broad daylight
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His last words, spoken to a woman who had been tackled to the ground and pepper-sprayed by nearby ICE agents, were “Are you OK?” Alex Pretti was an intensive care nurse at a VA hospital; those who knew him recalled, among other things, his devotion to his elderly dog, Joule, who died about a year ago.
In bystander videos taken of Pretti’s death, he can be seen holding up his phone to video ICE agents operating in Minneapolis, and waving cars around him to avoid the officers as they attack other onlookers. After he is dragged away from the woman he was trying to help, a gaggle of ICE officers surround Pretti and force him to the ground, beating and restraining him there as he struggles to free himself.
At least 10 shots appear to be fired within the span of five seconds. Pretti is splayed motionless on the asphalt. “What the fuck, they killed him,” a bystander’s voice can be heard screaming in one of several videos of the incident. “Did they fucking kill that guy?” Like his fellow Minneapolis resident Renee Good, who was also killed by ICE this month, Alex Pretti was 37.
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‘Every Vote Counts’: What Women Leaders Know About Fixing Broken Political Systems—From Iceland to Washington
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The gathered lawmakers and officials on Friday labeled their special panel hearing “Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump’s deadly assault on Minnesota”.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who has been singled out for vitriolic and racist public attacks by Trump, decried aggressive treatment of residents, including US citizens, and their vehicles by federal agents and officers.
“Dozens of US citizens have been taken into custody and released hours later. We have yet to see charges materialize, because in nearly all instances, no federal charges are possible,” Omar said, adding that others were taken from their own vehicles.
“Abandoned cars with broken windows have become a normal sight of daily life in the Twin Cities,” she said, referring to the adjacent cities of Minneapolis and St Paul.
Kaohly Her, the mayor of St Paul, was pointed. “We are ground zero for Trump’s war on America, a war on our democracy, on our freedoms, on our rights as Americans,” she said.
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📌 Joshua Colangelo-Bryan presents Through the Gates of Hell in Conversation with Keith Ellison
* Through the Gates of Hell is an account of the legal and security issues that arose as he represented GTMO prisoners, but even more, its focus is on the unlikely friendship he forged with Jaber Muhammed, a detainee there who was among those branded by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld as the “most dangerous, best-trained, vicious killers on the face of the earth.” Despite dehumanizing conditions within the world’s most infamous detention center, the two men forge a profound bond in their shared pursuit of justice. It’s a rare story about humanity and friendship at GTMO, and about what it takes to fight for human rights in the face of demagoguery and the demonization of entire groups of people.
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* Rising Collective is a community of pro-choice organizers, advocates, early-career leaders, and professionals rising to shape Minnesota’s future.
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📌 Save the Date: Wine, Chocolate & Choice - March 5th, 2026!
* Join us at The Whim in Minneapolis for Wine, Chocolate & Choice, an inclusive political networking event for everyone who is passionate about pro-choice politics and reproductive freedom. In a moment of rising anti-choice extremism, it’s more important than ever that we gather in community — to connect, recharge, and strengthen the movement together. Enjoy a silent auction, wine wall, delicious food, and great company.
📌 Abortion Access Community Resources from OurJustice
* From locating a clinic to finding childcare or transportation, we know it can be overwhelming to arrange everything necessary to access an abortion. Women Winning partner, OurJustice, has collected lists of community resources and services so that it’s easier to get the care you need.
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