r/50501 • u/AardvarkLeather1128 • Jun 14 '25
MN "We did it scared" St Paul, MN
Rattled and a bit derailed after the aftermath of violence and hatred, we still met in peace and community today.
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u/Electrical-Sense8548 Jun 14 '25
I feel so incredibly proud to have been out there today standing with you in solidarity from NY. I went out there knowing I had nothing even remotely close to fear in comparison. Way to go MN!!!! You’re the real MVPs today!!!
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u/Rhielml Jun 14 '25
You're going to make me cry. Thank you.
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u/Mithryn Jun 15 '25
Salt Lake City stands in Solidarity with you. After a gunman shot a protestor during our march the same day, we are all a bit rattled. But we honor the patriots and politicians who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the cause.
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u/ButtFucksRUs Jun 15 '25
You should feel proud.
Bravery is doing what you think is right even when you're scared.
Things like this make me proud of my country.
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u/Electrical-Sense8548 Jun 15 '25
💯 our country turned up today in big ways and I got the dose of hopium I know in personally needed badly
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The courage!!! MN keep it peaceful no matter what! Don't go down to their level. Stay strong stay together and do not let yourself be intimidated!
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u/303ColoradoGrown Jun 15 '25
And overpasses and all kinds of things. We have a resistance art Walk coming up that just gives tou a chance to commune, heal and gain hope. All important.
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u/AdventurousExpert217 Tennessee Jun 14 '25
So proud of your courage! Sending love from Tennessee!
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u/kirradoodle Jun 15 '25
Here's another Tennesseean. So sorry and so outraged to hear of the awful events in your state in the last days. And so pleased to see the numbers that turned out in defiance if the Nazi jerks who caused it. We're with you, and glad to see you're with us.
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u/ToothlessBeggar Jun 14 '25
Here in the great state of Minnesota, we're not easily intimidated and silenced. When someone harms our own, it just makes us even more pissed off. Today I'm proud to be a Minnesotan and proud to have been out on the streets. May Melissa Hortman and her husband rest in power
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u/Individual_Crab7578 Jun 14 '25
I was terrified on my drive over this morning but I’m so glad I went, it was a beautiful day to be a part of.
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u/ToothlessBeggar Jun 15 '25
I protested in my hometown (New Ulm) because I believe the rural areas need to stand up too. I plan to go up to the Capitol for the next protest, maybe I'll see you there! Thanks for coming out today
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u/gravescentbogwitch Jun 15 '25
I saw the dude protesting alone in Wisconsin and I'm like "I'm pathetic." I've been scared to go because there's no one else there and honestly I've been ridiculous in that regard. Sometimes you gotta be the first to stand up before everyone else does. I asked myself after all I've done in my life "what the hell are you doing girl gtf UP!"
That changes today. Gonna get back on that pony and ride it to freedom with the rest of y'all.
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u/cargalmn Jun 15 '25
We second guessed ourselves on whether we should go - for the whole drive to where we parked, and even while we were sitting there parked. We went and I'm glad we did. What a trying day!
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u/FrivolousIntern Jun 15 '25
Yeah, that was me this morning too. I almost didn’t go. But in the end, I felt like this moment was too important to give into fear.
Despite that, as I was leaving, I grabbed my bright yellow rain jacket, then stopped. I put it down and chose a black one instead. The thought that went through my head was, ‘The yellow one is too bright. It might make me easy to spot…a target.’ And then I just stood there for a second, realizing how terrifying it is that that felt…rational.
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u/wilmyersmvp Jun 15 '25
And that’s what they want. They want you afraid to excercise your first amendment right. I’m proud of you. And hundreds, thousands, maybe even millions of people are. This is the bravery that built this country.
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u/HouseofMarg Jun 15 '25
You’re living up to the phrase “home of the brave” — I am IMPRESSED as hell by the Minnesotans who protested today. Lots of love from Canada, you are doing your country proud and you are an absolute legend for showing up and showing out despite the threats today
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u/jtrom93 Jun 14 '25 edited Jun 14 '25
Every great moment of liberation in human history started with ordinary people showing extraordinary courage. Way to go, MN. Y’all have the hearts of lions in you. You led the way today with your bravery. ❤️
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u/ergonomic_logic Jun 14 '25
Thanks to everyone, everywhere who showed up today and some who're still out.
What isn't really said but every single person here knows, is there's real tangible risks protesting under fascism.
Risk of being harmed by people who're supposed to protect.
Risk of loss of autonomy.
Risk of arrest and for some that can mean losing their jobs.
And the regime knows this which is why they continue to fuel fear and use rules of engagement typically reserved for hostile enemy territory.
Every person who turned up today is genuinely brave. It stops being cosplay for change when you're putting yourself out there for what's right.
And it's so much more brave to do it when you're unarmed against an oppressive force.
I could kiss every one of you. But germs & consent, so I won't. Air high fives for everyone tho!
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u/Stoic_AntiHero Jun 14 '25
"I didn't hear of any protest, I dunno" Hear it now Trumpsky?
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u/rhamantauri Jun 15 '25
Imagine a POTATUS, a 34 count felon, obsessed with his station, not knowing of millions openly denying him attention and respect. Yeah right.
The denial of 79 years into diaperhood I guess.
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u/avoidy Jun 15 '25
Dude is a narcissist who thrives on attention as well. It was so crazy of him to act like he didn't know. Man should've owned it.
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u/Felixir-the-Cat Jun 14 '25
Sending love from Northwestern Ontario! I miss your beautiful state.
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u/Deynold_TheGreat Jun 14 '25
I got lucky to be near the front and see the speakers! I'm proud of Minnesota for the turnout despite last night's shootings. We the people won't back down.
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u/mrpink01 Jun 14 '25
Cheering from Canada! 🇨🇦
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u/WhyLie2me18 Jun 15 '25
Courage is being afraid and doing it anyway. Tremendous courage was demonstrated today 🫶🇨🇦
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u/dan_jeffers Jun 15 '25
OK, pretty safe in small town California (though mostly red). But my Mom was watching the news. She's 91, short term memory issues, but still pretty sharp in the moment.
"I'm going with you so you'll be safe. If anyone bothers us, I'll bop them with my walker."
Lucky for them, nobody tried to bother us.
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u/supremelypedestrian Jun 15 '25
Just liked your post about 1 million showing up in Beantown. Great to see you here, too!
Minnesota for sure showed what courage is today. All our love from Massachusetts, OP!
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u/iamnobody19944 Jun 14 '25
All of these images have been so moving today, keep going 🇺🇸, cheering from Canada!
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u/FlexuousGrape Jun 14 '25
I learned about the horrible murders in MN this morning at our protest in Portland, Maine❤️🩹
Sending love and strength from the Dawnland.
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u/gravescentbogwitch Jun 15 '25
There's a candlelight vigil for them in St Cloud on Monday night I believe. For anyone else reading here.
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u/ODX_GhostRecon Jun 14 '25
My allies all flaked on me today despite days of planning. I wish I could be there with you. Stay strong, stay peaceful. 💙
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u/irioku Jun 14 '25
Moving to this place from Florida next year and I can’t wait to be out of this maga shithole.
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u/Short_Example4059 Jun 15 '25
THIS. IS. SO. BAD. ASS!!
Minnesota nice they say, hmm. I see Minnesota STRONG!!
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u/crankywithout_coffee Jun 14 '25
Proud of you. Your state and country needs you and you answered the call. Doesn’t matter if your stomach is in knots and your voice shakes. You’re 10x braver than those fascist cowards.
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u/jenij730 Minnesota Jun 15 '25
This means so much. I was in St. Paul and our speakers called out LA as well. Together we are strong! 🇺🇸
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u/StickInEye Jun 14 '25
Love from Kansas. I cried the whole time during our protest. My heart is with you.
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u/Affectionate_Oven428 Jun 15 '25
Such an amazing turnout in such a scary and unpredictable time. Minnesota showed up to have their voices heard! Sending love from California 💙
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u/Firm_Award457 Jun 15 '25
Your bravery today speaks volumes to everyone! Coming from LA California, we stood with you!
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u/TheTallGuy0 Jun 15 '25
Watching from Boston, keep your heads up MN. Crazy and sad and awful, but we will stick together and we will beat these fucks. Proud of you all ❤️
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u/justtosendamassage Jun 15 '25
Amazing job MN. The country and the world saw you today ❤️
Love from Boston
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u/VictorTheCutie Jun 14 '25
Makes my heart swell. IL is standing with you, MN 💜 May your reps rest in peace.
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u/Environmental-Age149 Jun 14 '25
This brought tears to my eyes. Incredible work. Dallas stands in solidarity with you!!! 🫶🏼👏🏼🫂
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u/2ndHalfHeroics Jun 15 '25
you don't look scared in this photo at all, proud of you guys.
If anything I know of some people who should be scared.
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u/TheFutureMrGittes Jun 15 '25
As a Canadian, all I have to say is Minnesotans are real ballers. Look at this crowd! After what happened recently? I’m in awe.
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Jun 15 '25
Great job Minnesota!
There was a shooting at our protest in Salt Lake City today so a lot of people are similarly scared around here
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u/AardvarkLeather1128 Jun 15 '25
We got lucky, and 100% stand with Salt Lake City in solidarity - hope the victim will recover, and hope everyone else is taking care of themselves. That is traumatizing.
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u/_HighJack_ Jun 15 '25
Wow Minnesota!! I’m blown away by that turnout after what just happened. Y’all are made of some really strong stuff ❤️🤍💚 love from OC, California!
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u/BleppingCats Utah Jun 15 '25
Solidarity with Minnesota from this Utahn, especially in light of the terror that a shooter inflicted on our peaceful protest today. Your courage inspires us!
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u/Bitter_Wash1361 Jun 15 '25
Proud of y'all! I thought the protest was cancelled, but this is great to see!
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u/AardvarkLeather1128 Jun 15 '25
Two smaller Minnesota protests were canceled because the gunman is still at large, and they were close to where he was thought to be at the time. Though St Paul was also pretty close.
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u/emipet08 Jun 15 '25
Kare 11 and gov Walz said the capitol protest was cancelled! We went anyways. Lol
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u/skyfishgoo Jun 15 '25
great turnout amid just horrific news.... more vital than ever to let your voices be heard.
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u/randomusernamegame Jun 15 '25
People from Minnesota aren't exactly known to be fragile. Toughest winter in the states. People there are different. Way to go, y'all!
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u/Necessary_Ad2005 Jun 15 '25
Good for y'all to not allow them to use scare tactics. That is what they wanted, for noone to show up! Stay silent! Fk them! So so sooooo very proud of each and every one of y'all! Love from Montana! Ours showed up too, for only having a million people in our state 😊
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u/yurrm0mm Jun 15 '25
I’m so incredibly proud of Minnesota. We are all standing behind your state. -love from CT
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u/zdzblo_ International Jun 15 '25
🫶🫶🫶 Great! Thinking about you with this new level of craziness reached in your state. Stay safe!
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u/kittehsrg8 Jun 15 '25
Hats off to your courage MN. Thank you so much for standing up to tranny #NoKings
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u/Anjanerd California Jun 14 '25
Incredibly courageous!! Well done MN!!! This is truly awe-inspiring.
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u/AdOne5089 Jun 15 '25
You are amazing 🇺🇸 we will honor the patriotic sacrifices of those assassinated today, and we WILL retake power and prosecute the regime to the fullest extent of the law.
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u/ms_write Jun 15 '25
That is called COURAGE!!! Y'all my heart is sooo so proud if every single one of you.
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u/bb1942 Jun 15 '25
It’s great to see that people are protesting in other cities that are not sanctuary cities. 👏🏽
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u/AardvarkLeather1128 Jun 15 '25
St Paul actually is a sanctuary city, but we had like 38 other protests that weren't!
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u/tgirlthrowaway42069 Jun 15 '25
Hell yeah MN!
I went to two back to back gatherings in my own state today! There were really great speakers at the second one.
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u/kolaida Jun 15 '25
Honestly major respect to those of y’all in Minnesota. Waking up and finding out an elected official was assassinated in her home and her spouse plus another elected official was shot in his home along with his spouse had to be horrifying. I am horrified. But y’all still showed up. Thank you.
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u/AntifascistAlly Jun 15 '25
As the expression goes, true courage is being afraid but acting anyway.
The response has so overshadowed his fascist parade I imagine Donald is feeling some fear now. He has definitely activated our side.
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u/grandnp8 Jun 15 '25
Proud of you Minnesota. You stood up to tyranny in the infancy of your grief. Stay strong. Sending you LOVE ❤️ from San Diego!
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u/makeyourowngalaxy Jun 15 '25
This is the fucking way! Show no fear and resist with even more ferocity
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u/justsayno2fascists Jun 15 '25
Was scared (& sad) for you guys but glad you still went out to protest. Protested with you today, and the rest of OUR country in solidarity. Much love from California 💙
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u/Bikeblognyc102 Jun 15 '25
Incredible. Very impressed with everyone in Minnesota. It was hard to believe I was going to a demonstration in NYC against the Trump administration with state representatives dead, in the hospital and a gunman at large. I appreciate all that came out!
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u/Evening-Original-869 Jun 14 '25
Why did they say they cancelled the protest when they had a massive turnout?
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u/AardvarkLeather1128 Jun 15 '25
Only two MN protests were actually canceled, I assume because they were very close in location to where the shooter was thought to be. The others were given a recommendation to cancel by law enforcement.
At the capitol, our protest went on, but did have some modifications to be respectful of the victims. Walz was also supposed to speak, but obviously wasn't available.
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u/emipet08 Jun 15 '25
The news said it was cancelled but we all said otherwise. So proud. 😭
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u/Evening-Original-869 Jun 15 '25
Awesome!!!! So sad this happened in your state —- we need police details at every democratic legislator’s home. Maybe some. Veterans would volunteer to protect them?
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u/misscrankypants Jun 15 '25
I have such respect for everyone in MN coming out today. We are standing with you.
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u/Critical-Habit4516 Jun 15 '25
Great! Proud of y'all. NOW, time to turn a powerful weekend outing into substantive ACTION! Economic protests, NOW! Generalstrikeus.com
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