This is effective practice for discussion of individuals. I have to think about the advice discouraging the use of the term "fascism." The popular Signs of Fascism list 14-18 different markers of how our government is veering away from democracy, and those markers of an institutional system are comparable to observed behaviors of an individual. The World War II victories were against fascism. Today we are seeing accelerating loss of democratic rights to self determination, whether you call it fascism, authoritarianism, autocracy, kleptocracy, dictatorship, etc. and to your point, the messaging needs to be relatable to the public at large.
NELA Alliance for Democracy makes a beautiful placard for each of those known to date to have died by ICE since 2025, about 40 people. This reel is from 2 weeks ago:
Do you have a link to any reporting on ICE actions in rural MN? (PS. Don't know if this was intentional but the wording "freezing ICE funding" is pretty awesome).
Thank you for sharing these practical suggestions.
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The real props need to go to the patriots in metropolitan Minneapolis and the surrounding suburban area. They are our heroes.
No doubt, rural patriots have made the trip down to 'the (Twin) Cities' to show their love for the Constitution.
In my rural part of Minnesota, its red as hell. Tiny islands of blue in a sea of red.
MINNEAPOLIS ROCKS!
Describing behavior instead of using labels:
This is effective practice for discussion of individuals. I have to think about the advice discouraging the use of the term "fascism." The popular Signs of Fascism list 14-18 different markers of how our government is veering away from democracy, and those markers of an institutional system are comparable to observed behaviors of an individual. The World War II victories were against fascism. Today we are seeing accelerating loss of democratic rights to self determination, whether you call it fascism, authoritarianism, autocracy, kleptocracy, dictatorship, etc. and to your point, the messaging needs to be relatable to the public at large.
Does anyone have a list of all the innocent people who have been killed by ICE?
Here’s a list:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT6_dAjjtC9/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Thank you.
Sadly, America is going to need a monument/museum so that we never forget what happened to these victims under trump's administration.
NELA Alliance for Democracy makes a beautiful placard for each of those known to date to have died by ICE since 2025, about 40 people. This reel is from 2 weeks ago:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTozvOjkfVO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Thank you
Do you have a link to any reporting on ICE actions in rural MN? (PS. Don't know if this was intentional but the wording "freezing ICE funding" is pretty awesome).
No but I can introduce you to my rural peeps in MN!
Very helpful for our sign our sign making team👍🏻
Thank you. Always useful!
Framing is SO important. Your post is packed with thoughtful, practical and useful advice. Thank you.
EVERYTHING Antonia states is a good start in the effort to end this madness.