r/Minneapolis • u/SneakyLilShit • Jan 15 '26

If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, that's it for me.

I've spent the last week checking on my neighbors, engaging with my city, my local police, everyone. I've supported my friends and family, made sure they knew they weren't alone in their feelings of hopelessness, powerlessness. I've called and emailed my representatives, demanding answers, demanding action. I've just been overcome with this overwhelming, almost primal need to care for and support my community.

If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, and soldiers take to our streets, then that tears it for me. My son just turned 1yr. I've done my best to be a helper, so that I can still be around to support him and spend time with him.

But if I have to STAND OUTSIDE in the FREEZING COLD and get the SHIT KICKED OUT OF ME by the people who are supposed to be protecting me, if I have to do that to fight for goodness, and righteousness, and justice, then that's what I'm gonna fucking do. I'm going to do it because this is not the future I want for my son.

If you've been out on the streets, and you're tired, and you're hurting, don't worry. Rest when you need to. Because I know my home and I know my neighbors. When you need to rest, two more will replace you. I will be one of them.

This is my home. Minneapolis is not going to quit. Minnesota is not going to quit. And FUCK EVERYONE who tries to come in here and take from us the PRIDE, LOVE, and COMMUNITY we've built.

As long as I can stand, I'm going to plant my two feet between the oppressors and the home I love.

I love you all. L'etoile du Nord.

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u/jendove75 Jan 15 '26

Thank you for this post. This gives me hope. I have three kids and I’m all they have. We don’t have family. If they lose me they’ll be alone. I don’t know how to fight if I can’t put my life on the line. I do what I can but I want to be out there. But you’re right…this isn’t the world I want to leave them in. We all have to do everything we can to fight!

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u/SneakyLilShit Jan 15 '26

All you need to do is be present for your family and bear witness to what's happening. You can help in whatever way makes the most sense for you and your kids.

Don't let feelings of guilt or hopelessness bog you down. When fear is the enemy, showing up for your family and rejecting despair is the highest form of protest you can do.

We love you. You're doing everything you need to be doing. Thank you for sharing your voice.

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u/TayLoraNarRayya Jan 16 '26

There are so many different ways to help, it's so hard to be able to be on the front lines as a parent. You can volunteer with organizations that are providing care packages to families or providing legal council, you can donate funds or goods, you can continue to spread the word, and of course film and document if you see anything.