Minneapolis Stop Sign: “Detention Centers Are For Burning” Sticker

Detention Centers are for burning sticker on Minneapolis stop sign
A stop sign in Minneapolis is covered with graffiti and stickers, including messages related to the Minneapolis Uprising and the Stop Line 3 movement. One sticker reads "Detention Centers Are For Burning," a sentiment that emerged during protests against police brutality and the expansion of detention facilities. Another sticker, "Weak Mayor," critiques local leadership, while the hashtag "#StopLine3" refers to the ongoing opposition to the Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline project. The defaced sign, situated near a bike trail with the city skyline in the background, serves as a visual record of dissent and activism in the urban environment.
Photo taken in May 2022.
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