"It's hard to focus-I have rewritten this intro more times than I care to count. I want my column to offer you a momentary escape, bringing you a dose of pleasure, positivity, discovery, a sense of community, or just a much-needed pause. But, I also feel impelled to signal boost action items and resources you can act on right now."
"Show support by visiting Stand with Minnesota, which has an ever-growing directory of on-the-ground organizations offering many forms of mutual aid, including how to help impacted families pay their rent and access food, since many haven't been able to safely leave their homes in weeks. You can also click over to this page from the Independent Restaurant Coalition with resources and ways to support the nationwide hospitality industry."
"There's a nationwide general strike (no work, no school, no shopping) in solidarity with the Minnesota general strike this Friday January 30th, with an ICE OUT! rally in Dolores Park at 1pm (see you there!). If a local business is closing for the shutdown, please try to support them today or this weekend or soon. Rent is due and the slow January struggle is real. (You will see many featured in my I🧊E OUT highlight on IG.)"
Heavy, consequential times are affecting communities, making focus difficult while balancing the need for respite and action. Collective community strength in Minnesota is mobilizing to offer mutual aid, including rent and food assistance for families unable to safely leave their homes. Stand with Minnesota provides an expanding directory of on-the-ground organizations; the Independent Restaurant Coalition provides resources to support the hospitality industry. A nationwide general strike in solidarity with Minnesota is scheduled for Friday, January 30, including an ICE OUT! rally in Dolores Park at 1pm. Local businesses and independent restaurants are making difficult choices about closures, donations, and employee support.
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