True justice for George Floyd will come only through real, systemic, and lasting change in Minnesota.
We have more work to do to ensure that every person in Minnesota is safe, valued, and protected. We owe that much to Mr. Floyd, and we owe that much to each other.
so many layers of wrong
1. Nazis aren’t people, so jot that down.
2. to think that well armed nazis and the left can simply coexist is to entirely miss the material basis of our antagonism. In fact, the utmost goal of “the Left” is to completely disempower the Right
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Visit our table for free gun locks + some stickers, posters, t-shirts & more!
📅 Saturday, June 10th
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3. The 2nd Amendment is not and has never been “for everyone”, it was specifically crafted to empower landed whites to crush slave rebellions and kill the indigenous. Historically oppressed peoples who are today armed are allowed to be so IN SPITE of the 2A, not *because* of it
4. Above all, this is just a bunch of Liberal nonsense. Fuck the 2A, we are not in favor of “guns for everyone”, we are in favor of arming those groups who stand most to gain from the end of capitalism, and disarming those who stand in our way
Liberals will be like “wow I can’t believe you’d refuse to vote for a candidate over a single issue” and the single issue in question is literally genocide
The Minnesota Chapter of the Socialist Rifle Association stands in solidarity with the family and community of Amir Locke.
This tragedy was completely avoidable.
Amir should still be here.
#JusticeForAmirLocke
#JusticeForAmir
State repression of armed BIPOC and leftists continues. He had a knife on him for self-defense whilst at a protest on New Year's Eve and these trumped-up charges are now impacting his ability to teach firearms safety to the community.
GoFundMe for Marc:
Feels like 7°F today in Minneapolis. As morbid as it sounds, propane could mean life or death for some folks today.
We've raised a little over $750 so far, but we'd love to get to $1,000.
Can you help?
CashApp: $SRAMinnesota
While government officials drag their feet on sustainable housing solutions, we still need to keep our unhoused neighbors warm.
We're raising money to purchase propane heaters and propane tanks for distribution at Twin Cities encampments.
CashApp: $SRAMinnesota
Justice for Ricky Cobb, who was murdered yesterday by police in Minneapolis.
3 white MN State Troopers stopped his vehicle over a broken tail light. They repeatedly escalated the situation even though he was clearly scared, attempting to tear him from the vehicle by force
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We had a great time at the International Workers March today! We were able to distribute water, Gatorade and snacks to all those who needed it.
Solidarity forever!
Proper understanding of gun safety requires knowledge of firearm anatomy. Knowing the various parts of firearms and how they work will go a long way to preventing safety mistakes.
Don’t know who needs to hear this, but: “working class” is not a set of aesthetics, an attitude, or a collection of details about someone’s upbringing.
There is no genre of music, no style of dress, no manner of speech, that is intrinsically “working class”.
All eyes on Minneapolis after a FBI agents shot and killed a man, Kevin Yang, today after an hours-long standoff.
No reason has been given yet as to why FBI was even there in the first place.
Fuck the Police, and especially fuck the FBI.
We made our first propane drop today! 10 buddy heaters and 72 cans of propane for our unhoused neighbors. More to come next week.
There's still time to contribute!
CashApp: $SRAMinnesota
#WeKeepUsSafe
If you’re interested in stepping up your firearms skills, but are turned off by reactionary mainstream American Gun Culture™️, the SRA is here for you.
And as always: From the Sea to the River, Palestine will Live Forever! 🇵🇸🗝️
The uprising in Bolivia is going to be a long struggle. Looking after each other is vital in sustaining the movement. Here at the roadblock in Yapacaní (Santa Cruz), the community has come together to provide meals (olla común) for those on the front line against the coup regime.
The MN SRA is, and will always be, a safe place for LGBTQ+ comrades to learn the skills they need to defend their lives and communities.
Happy
#TransDayOfVisibility
🏳️⚧️, love and solidarity to all!
Another successful chapter range day down 🫶
It’s as simple as this: without the necessary skills and tools to defend our lives and communities, there can be no true liberation for the oppressed masses of the world.
Join the SRA!
Even though it's been harder to find propane in the metro area, today we were able to drop off 36 cans at the supply depot to help keep our unhoused neighbors warm. Every can helps.
#WeKeepUsSafe
#WeKeepUsWarm
For our followers outside of the Twin Cities: this is one of the busiest sections of highway in the entire state of MN, and the people shut it down for Palestine 🇵🇸
Solidarity with
@AntiwarMN
@amp_mn
!
Drop the charges! Free them all!
Feels like 10 below out there today and we are at a stopping point with donations.
If you can contribute, please do so. Folks need propane.
CashApp: $SRAMinnesota
🚨 Some fascist scum showed up to harass a family friendly drag story hour in Chaska, MN this morning.
The community showed up in turn to support the families and attendees, blocking the Proud Boys and forming a barrier with flags and signs 🏳️🌈
MN says: Proud Boys Fuck Off!
Each year, the City gathers to remember
@Atlanta_Police
officers who have fallen in the line of duty. We honor APD's sacrifice and commitment to keeping our communities safe. 👮
"He had a gun."
Whether you are legally carrying, they plant it on you, or it never actually existed, the outcome seems to be the same for these cowards.
The whole system has got to go.
If “The Hague can’t stop us!” sounds batshit insane to you:
Did you know that in 2002 the US enacted a law that authorizes the military to invade The Hague if American politicians or servicemen are ever detained by the International Criminal Court?
“Settle your quarrels, come together, understand the reality of our situation, understand that fascism is already here, that people are already dying who could be saved, that generations more will live poor butchered half-lives if you fail to act.” - George Jackson
Socialist Rifle Association Minnesota are proud to sign onto this letter with over 50 other local organizations to call for an immediate end to the state violence that is Operation Safety Net.
We’ve reached an agreement on a bipartisan deal that includes the toughest and fairest set of border reforms in decades. And it includes support for Ukraine and Israel and provides humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people.
I urge Congress to pass this bill immediately.
community around the country would like to donate the fight for justice for
#DaunteWright
Freedom street health was on the ground last night and will continue to be as needed. Please share or consider donating- thank you❤️🖤
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Anyone who makes the claim that “From the River to the Sea” is a call for “genocide of israelis” is revealing themselves as incapable of understanding national sovereignty outside their own narrow framework of colonial conquest.
In other words: they’re projecting.
All around the world, a new internationalist consciousness is dawning.
Do not let yourselves dwell in despair, comrades— the fascist occupation’s days are numbered.
FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA
PALESTINE WILL BE FREE 🇵🇸
Links below to donate and support the survivors of a horrific mass shooting at a punk show in Minneapolis last night.
Few details are public at this time, but this was an overwhelmingly queer and trans space, attacked by strangers.
There was a mass shooting at a house show last night in southside. 7 were injured and one person died. Here is a meal train to support Caitlin whose partner was killed.
BREAKING: Democrat instantly caves to the demands of capitalists shortly after having taken a public victory lap for his party’s so-called progressive legislative session
CW: Police Murder
Yet again, MN police have shot and killed a black man, Ricky Cobb II.
In typical fashion, the authorities are being deliberately vague and withholding details from the public.
All eyes on Minneapolis.
#NoJusticeNoPeace
#RickyCobbII
#Fuck12
A statement on our thread from last month concerning the 2nd amendment. This was written to clarify our chapter’s stated positions, and hopefully put this conversation to bed.
In solidarity,
MNSRA
The reason US politicians would prefer a “humanitarian pause” over a “ceasefire” is because, when the time comes, it’s important to them that the headlines read that Israel is “resuming its operation”, not “violated the ceasefire”.
There is no intention to stop the aggression.
The Minneapolis Police Department is a fascist gang.
They are not merely a group of racist individuals, they are an explicitly right wing politico-military enterprise, dedicated to preserving by force the capitalists’ and white supremacists’ vision of an ideal society.
it’s easy to understand the impulse to to give Walz and the DFL a pat on the back, especially after a uniquely productive and progressive legislative session, but we are doing a disservice to ourselves if we shove the concrete realities of 2020-2021 down the memory-hole
Temperatures will hit -25 F this weekend in Minneapolis. Cold kills.
Please help us deliver some warmth.
$5 buys a small tank of propane, $60 buys a case, $70 buys a heater. Every little bit helps.
CashApp: $SRAMinnesota
5 years ago today, Philando Castile was murdered by Falcon Heights officer Jeronimo Yanez. Philando worked in education as a nutritional supervisor at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School. May we never grow tired in fighting for justice. A better world is possible.
22 more cans dropped off at the supply depot yesterday!
The sun may be shining, but it's still freezing out there. Propane is getting harder to find in the cities, but we will still be out looking for it every weekend until donations run out.
CashApp: SRAMinnesota
Ok, all jokes aside, now is a really great time to
#JoinALeftistOrg
. The SRA is a great place to start.
No, you don't have to own a firearm! You don't even have to know how to use one.
If you have any questions about our chapter, please feel free to slide into our DMs.
Last night, MPD mobilized 100+ pigs in dozens of squad cars to forcibly remove and arrest indigenous elders who had occupied the Roof Depot in East Phillips.
This comes right as we approach the 50-year anniversary of the Wounded Knee Occupation, which began Feb 27th, 1973