Jazz Hampton (Jazz for Mayor)

I am running for Mayor of Minneapolis because it is time for a fresh start, and a new chapter. Please join us on this journey. youtube.com/watch?v=D1dB4f…

In honor of the 81,508 votes in our race for mayor of Minneapolis. My CM and I got tattoos at Nokomis Tattoo. It’s the stone arch bridge with our campaign’s three-line logo as the water below the bridge. Special thanks to our campaign team and dedicate volunteers. I love yall.

Imagine the Los Angeles Lakers were permitted to appoint Phil Jackson, their legendary former head coach, as a playoff referee. Imagine the Lakers owner then went on television and said he expected Jackson to remember who gave him his opportunity. Read at jazzhampton.substack.com

“I was sitting in the Whipple Federal Building on January 24th, waiting…” Read the full thing for free at jazzhampton.substack.com

The smoke detector in your house goes off too often. Burnt toast. A sensitive battery. After a while, you stop reacting. It’s nothing. Then one night the alarm goes off again, and you roll over in bed because you think it is the same false signal. Jazzhampton.substack.com

"When the legislative branch yields power to a presidency that is eager to consolidate it, the imbalance does not correct itself. It accumulates. That is what he wants." Read the full article for free at jazzhampton.substack.com

“I Wish You Would Just Hold Me in Contempt So I Could Sleep” open.substack.com/pub/jazzhampto…

We just launched instant access to an immigration attorney, anywhere in America. You can also sponsor memberships for others, because a society should never force people to choose between basic needs and basic rights. Read more here: open.substack.com/pub/jazzhampto…

Let’s talk about the First Amendment.

“There is an old lesson in American civic life that keeps resurfacing in moments like this. Organizing beats money. Not because money lacks power, but because it cannot manufacture legitimacy. It cannot create trust.” Read in full: jazzhampton.substack.com

There is a lot I need to say right now… Feel free to Subscribe here: jazzhampton.substack.com It is free and open to everyone. There is no paywall. There is also an optional paid tier for people who are able and want to support the work. The content is the same for everyone.

The irony is palpable.

We need everyone to wake up.

The Levy has broken. I’m going to consistently share. I have to.

ICE shows up for a $50,000 signing bonus. In Minneapolis, we show up for our neighbors. For free. Every time.

FACTS about the “immigration crackdown.” Only ~7% had convictions for violent crimes. In DC over 80% had NO criminal record. ICE custody data showed roughly 72% had no conviction at all. It’s just our neighbors.

Breaking news. Federal agents shoot and kill a 37 year old woman acting as an observer in Minneapolis.

Thank you, Gov. Walz, for all you have done. We are better because of you and your work.

Just saw someone wearing a jazz for mayor shirt in the gym. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you to the 81,508 people who voted for me. I have never regretted this decision, not even for a second. What is next? I will share very soon.

I wrote this op ed after watching immigration enforcement in Minnesota. It explores how the politics that once questioned the legitimacy of @BarackObama have evolved into a system that now places the burden of proof on entire communities. Thoughts? startribune.com/mn-ice-raids-s…