"The defeatism in conversations about abolition comes out in the arguments that there always were police and prisons, and there always will be. But there weren't always police and prisons and surveillance. And there will not always be." - Mariame Kaba harpersbazaar.com/culture/featur…

A quick reminder: As the days get shorter & colder we encourage those who have picked up seed packets to set aside some time for planting. We've added some additional planting notes to the link: mpd150.com/lupine-project/

This Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 5 PM ET: Join authors NYC Tw*tterati Andrea Ritchie also @dreanyc123.bsky.social Robyn Maynard & Leanne Betasamosake Simpson for a conversation about the role of the state in abolitionist futures! Join us as we release a new tool on this topic. Register: bit.ly/StatexAbolition

Our transformative justice Help Desk, staffed by IC fellow Shira Hassan, offers 1-on-1 consultation for groups and individuals who are currently working on projects and community-wide interventions to end violence without using the police. Learn more: interruptingcriminalization.com/helpdesk

Hello Community! Gentle reminder that Pod Study Hall is this Friday November 4th from 3-4:30pm via Virtually. As always, all are welcome and we are looking forward to sharing this experience with you! Register at: linktr.ee/REPMN With love, 💜

On 11/14/22, we'll be joined by Rose M. Brewer, Ph.D., Taiwana Shambley, and Jason Sole in a virtual panel discussion moderated by o. Find their bios, and more info on the event, here: mpd150.com/sunset/

📅 NOVEMBER 16! 📅 Join us for the Center’s next Big Ideas panel, “Where Trans Activism and Abolition Meet,” featuring @Qui_Dorian, Blu Buchanan, and SA Smythe, moderated by @er_ique, 2:30-3:30pm CT. Register at: bit.ly/CATSBIP1

In one week: join us for our virtual sunsetting event. We're honored to hear from Rose M. Brewer, Ph.D, Taiwana Shambley, and Jason Sole (moderated by o. smith). More info: mpd150.com/sunset/

It’s budget season again, Minneapolis, & we need YOUR voice to be heard-- how do you envision safety in Minneapolis? The first budget hearing of the year is THIS THURSDAY, November 10th @ 10am– will you join us? More info @ bit.ly/MplsCityBudget…. #FundOurCommunities #InvestInUs

It’s time to demand that the city invests in its communities. Speak up about what safety looks like - fund communities not cops! #FundOurCommunities #InvestInUs

"When we listen to victims, they tell us that we actually need proactive and healing solutions to address cycles of crime and violence. Victims do not think more arrests and incarceration work as well as prevention and healing services..." theappeal.org/campaign-ads-c…

Very cool to see Angela Y. Davis, Gina Dent, Erica R. Meiners, and Beth E. Richie in town for #NWSA2022. If you're in MPLS for the conference, find a local abolitionist perspective w/ the "Enough Is Enough" report/toolkit, free at abolish the police & here: mpd150.com/report/

Stop by the resource table at the #OvercomingRacism conference this weekend for a free copy of the “Enough Is Enough” report and/or a lupine packet! Can’t be there? Find info on both at mpd150.com.

THANK YOU to everyone who showed up for this, especially our moderator, o. smith, and the panelists: Rose M. Brewer, PhD, Taiwana Shambley, and Jason Sole. We'll share the recording and some highlights soon.

If you're thinking more about police abolition & aren't sure where to start, check out this Police Abolition 101 zine, based on materials from us, Project NIA & MPD150, design/art by Noah Jodice. Read, download & share: EN: issuu.com/projectnia/doc… SP: issuu.com/projectnia/doc…

Here's the video recording of our sunsetting event, along with a work-in-progress list of links and resources for those looking to learn more and/or get involved: mpd150.com/sunset/