From your northern neighbour, damn. I think most of us Canadians are pretty desensitized to the daily horror show that is the US, currently, but everything happening in Minneapolis has really gotten me. Like Canadians, I believe Minnesotans are some of the warmest, kindest people you could meet but also - importantly - tough as fucking nails. Nothing but respect for you and all of the people who are doing their best to make a difference there (and the signs are top-tier!!).
Powerful piece. The detail about protesting in -25 wind chill really underscores the commitment here. That's not performative activism, thats putting your body on the line in conditions that are genuinely dangerous. The frozen face mask and numb toes isn't somthing people forget, and I think thats exactly the point. When 50,000 people show up in that kind of cold, it sends a message that can't be ignored.
From your northern neighbour, damn. I think most of us Canadians are pretty desensitized to the daily horror show that is the US, currently, but everything happening in Minneapolis has really gotten me. Like Canadians, I believe Minnesotans are some of the warmest, kindest people you could meet but also - importantly - tough as fucking nails. Nothing but respect for you and all of the people who are doing their best to make a difference there (and the signs are top-tier!!).
Powerful piece. The detail about protesting in -25 wind chill really underscores the commitment here. That's not performative activism, thats putting your body on the line in conditions that are genuinely dangerous. The frozen face mask and numb toes isn't somthing people forget, and I think thats exactly the point. When 50,000 people show up in that kind of cold, it sends a message that can't be ignored.