So… do we all get a tiny slice of the medal? 🏅
The people of Minneapolis have just been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize—yes, all of us—thanks to a nomination submitted by The Nation magazine.
In a letter sent to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, the magazine put forward “the city of Minneapolis and its people,” pointing to a series of moments that, in their view, showed extraordinary courage and community spirit.
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The nomination highlights what it calls “countless acts of courage and solidarity” by residents in response to Operation Metro Surge, including pushback against actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The letter accuses ICE agents of harassment, detention, deportation, and causing injuries to Minneapolis residents…