Moon Palace Books is an independent bookstore located just behind Minneapolis police precinct 3 - the starting point of the riots last night.
When the police tried to set up barricades around the store, they said, “no thanks” and instead set up a station for protesters to get food, water, treatment, etc… They hung up an “Abolish the Police” banner in their window and are just generally badass.
They are also an amazing bookstore that is doing mail orders. Please consider using them if you are looking to buy something new to read.
“Hi my name is _____, and I am calling to demand justice for George Floyd. I am demanding that the city of Minneapolis arrest Derek Chauvin badge # 1087, Tou Thao badge # 7162, Thomas Lane, and J Alexander Kueng. These officers murdered a man and should be prosecuted for their actions. This was a hate crime and an abuse of power.”
you know what’s meaningful and impactful especially during a time when it really isn’t smart or safe to gather to protest and riot? donating money directly to people/families and foundations that help people and sharing those resources instead of repeatedly sharing trauma porn and change dot org petitions that will most likely never make a difference.
when are we gonna realize that these change dot org petitions are typically nothing more than performative activism that allows people who are unaffected (usually white people) to do the bare minimum and then pat ourselves on the back for being so involved and doing the right thing and standing up for people?
