Kyle Tran Myhre

@guante.info

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aka guante. he/him/his. poet, activist, etc. minneapolis. www.guante.info

A series of screenshots from KTM’s free newsletter. Headlines include “Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo, and The Future,” “One Does Not Simply Walk Into Minnesota,” “‘Let Your Heart Be A Whistle’ + Resources for Action,” "a new offering: political poetry and the anthemic impulse," "what's next: things to do after a big march," "on poetry, protest, and possibility," "let every word be a wrench in their machine," and "surprise release: a climate crisis concept album from guante & big cats."
a collage of images: (1) a masked KTM at the midwest democracy & power summit, (2) a promo image for a "poetry against ICE" panel discussion, (3) a bundle of zines titled "for artists, writers, and other creative troublemakers," (4) a photo of KTM performing, wearing a "free them all" shirt, (5) a screenshot of an article at Convergence Magazine: "how artists can help get ICE out of Minneapolis and everwhere," (6) a photo of Secret Rivers performing at No Kings 3
A letterpress design of the quote “white supremacy is not a shark; it’s the water” by Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre; design by Fontlove Studio.
A cropped version of the album cover for Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love featuring just a shoe and some hair, plus the text “pop music & poetry: a few discussion questions and writing prompts inspired by Olivia Rodrigo’s You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love”
A photo of KTM wearing a mask, in front of a projection reading “the Midwest democracy & power summit” + “immigrant defense network”
A photo of KTM wearing a facemask and a t-shirt that says “borders are imaginary; people are real.” Plus the text “poems as narrative interventions: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 7pm CT / virtual. The Button Poetry logo is in the bottom right corner.
a graphic of a monarch butterfly plus the text "MONARCA: DEMOCRACY DEFENSE: Upcoming Trainings"
A screenshot of a Reddit post sharing an IG post from mnrenfest featuring AI-generated artwork of a knight on horseback. Clearly AI in its shiny, uncanny valley off-ness.
A graphic showing Denethor from Lord of the Rings saying “abandon your posts! Flee for your lives!” next to Gandalf saying “prepare for battle.” This illustrates the concept of “demobilizing” vs. “mobilizing” expression: the latter says “things are bad; we’re doomed.” The former says “things are bad; let’s get to work.”
a work-in-progress photo of an assembly line of zine bundles - small envelopes with a stack of zines (small paper booklets) on each one. The top zine has a picture of a whistle and says "for artists, writers, and other creative troublemakers: notes from MPLS, 2026: find these resources at guante.info/try"
Promo flyer for a Netroots Nation 2026 Session: Art & Resistance: Lessons from MN, featuring Kyle Tran Myhre (poet, activist and keeper of resources for creative troublemakers) and Na Eng (author, the art of saving democracy: an action kit for making change); session time: Thursday, June 4 at 1pm
a promotional image for "powderhorn poetry series: may 25, 2026 at 7pm at the New City Center for Healing Justice: 3104 16th ave s, Minneapolis; featuring Ari Tison, Ty Chapman, and Kyle Tran Myhre; celebrating the upcoming release of 'witness: poems to address the past, present, and future of policing.' This activity is made possible by the voters of MN through a grant from the MN state arts board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund." There is also an image of a typewriter, headshots of the 3 poets, and a QR code to watch the livestream.
a promotional image for "powderhorn poetry series: may 25, 2026 at 7pm at the New City Center for Healing Justice: 3104 16th ave s, Minneapolis; featuring Ari Tison, Ty Chapman, and Kyle Tran Myhre; celebrating the upcoming release of 'witness: poems to address the past, present, and future of policing.' This activity is made possible by the voters of MN through a grant from the MN state arts board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund." There is also an image of a typewriter, headshots of the 3 poets, and a QR code to watch the livestream.
A table full of poetry books: • "where I dry the flowers" by ollie schminkey • the "we the gathered heat" anthology of AAPI poetry • "not a lot of reasons to sing, but enough" by kyle tran myhre • "incendiary art" by patricia smith • "we are owed" by ariana brown • "thousand star hotel" by bao phi • "dear azula, I have a crush on danny phantom" by azura tyabji and jackson neal • "whorled" by ed bok lee • the "heaven looks like us" anthology of Palestinian poetry • "you better be lightning" by andrea gibson
a screenshot of an online fundraiser for the lowell high school poetry club and slam team: 6 days left to donate, $2,175 out of a $5,000 goal.
Secret Rivers performing at Indigenous Roots in Saint Paul.
promo image for "orisun soul session #16: the refresh: featuring poetry by secret rivers (guante + see more perspective): friday, april 17, 7pm, 18+ at Indigenous Roots Cafe: 755 7th street east, st. paul; $10 suggested donation. Buy tickets at orisunwellness.com/events; all profit from ticket sales will be donated to seeds worth sowing" + a photo of KTM/SMP as Secret Rivers.
A photo of a cat plus the text: QUIET & LOUD: A Poetry Circle for Introverts – A free, three-session workshop series for those who aren’t usually the loudest voice in the room, but still have a lot to say. Facilitator: Kyle Tran Myhre. Saturdays: May 2nd, 9th, and 16th; 1-4pm at New City Center for Healing Justice: 3104 16th Ave S, MPLS
a photo of SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE of the duo Secret Rivers, performing on the mainstage of No Kings 3 in Saint Paul.
A zine (small paper booklet) called “radical books that aren’t a slog: leftist book recommendations for newly radical folks”
KTM’s mobile zine library, a box box that folds up into a display, with a sign that says “resources for creative troublemakers” and a selection of free zines on art and resistance, cultivating hope, and stepping into organizing, plus whistles and COPA keychains.
LYRICS: push the lines forward / no kings, no bigots, no borders / bootlicker, should've listened when they told ya: / one does not simply walk into minnesota / behind the tear the gas, / the guns, the balaclavas, and the masks: / they’re scared of you / scared of canned food and potlucks / scared of whistles, scared ‘cause they can’t stop us / scared of immigrants, Black people, trans people, / scared of anyone who won’t buy what they’re sellin’ / everyone I love is a threat to power / in a country full of cowards bein’ brave is rebellion (part one of two: secretrivers.info)
Promo for two workshops: (1) Speak Something Alive: Spoken word poetry for educators and anyone who works with youth - 3/31, 3-5pm at Griot Arts, 115 Broadway Ave N - come early to explore the bookstore, mingle, and enjoy snacks. (2) What can writers, artists, and other culture workers offer in this moment - 3/31, 6:30-8:30pm at Historic Chateau Theatre, 15 1st St. SW - doors open at 6pm to mingle and enjoy complimentary snacks.
Promo image, mostly text: Local Action Mixer with Library Freedom Project: A chance to meet groups leading community support, mutual aid, and active resistance efforts with and for the Twin Cities. Let's meet and mingle: zines, snacks and stickers. April 1, 5:30-8pm at Open Book (1011 Washington Ave S, MPLS). Open to the Public. MN Center for Enviro Advocacy, Library Patrons Union, Twin Cities Maker, Twin Cities Zine Fest, Moon Palace Books.
a photo of Secret Rivers performing on a big stage: text reads "Secret Rivers performing 'Worthy of the Stone,' No Kings Flagship Rally, MN State Capitol, Live, NoKings.org" + a No Kings logo in the corner.
A promo image for No Kings Twin Cities - St. Paul, Saturday, March 28: Secret Rivers on the Main Stage: MN State Capitol.
a photo of a stack of zines (small paper booklets) with the title "For Artists, Writers, and Other Creative Troublemakers: Notes from MPLS, 2026" + "find these resources at www.guante.info/try" + a sketch of a whistle
A collage of four video chat screens featuring Kyle Tran Myhre, Isha Camara, Ollie Schminkey and SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE. In the center of the image, text: "poetry against ICE: an asynchronous panel discussion: available now"
A photo of a masked KTM/Guante under pink and purple lighting surrounded by vinyl records; SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE plays beats in the background, and a bar of text reads "in case you missed it"
A blue promo image for the netroots nation 2026 training submission “art & resistance: lessons from Minnesota” featuring Kyle Tran Myhre and Na Eng. More text “vote today! Bit.ly/MinnesotaArtResistance - #NN26, Deadline is March 13
a screenshot of a youtube live scheduled for 7pm on 3/7/26: "salt sounds: a virtual ICE OUT performance and fundraiser featuring secret rivers and skyspiders!"
A black and white photo of KTM/Guante (wearing a whistle and a “shut down ICE” shirt) and SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE (wearing a poncho, beads and sunglasses) plus the text “Secret Rivers”
A save the date graphic featuring photos of KTM, SMP, and Kat Parent, with text: saturday, 3/7/26 (7pm ct): a virtual live performance (1) for a moment in which we’re not all able to leave our homes to go to a show; (2) for an excuse to raise money for an important MN rent relief effort; (3) for an opportunity to share some new songs and poems! More info: guante.info/salt
A table of resources: zines on spoken word, abolition, and creative resistance, writing prompt handouts, and keychains with the COPAL navigator line. A sign says “free.”
A promo graphic for “salt sounds: a virtual ICE OUT performance and fundraiser for the twin cities ICE relief fund: 3/7/26, 7pm central, featuring secret rivers, skyspider and the imperceptible web, and an instrumental set from see more perspective"
Instructions to All Persons of Japanese Ancestry As survivors and descendants of the mass removals, detention, deportation, and family separation targeting our community during WWII, we refuse to stand idly by while our friends and neighbors are violently disappeared, forcibly removed, mass incarcerated, and separated from family members. We decry the murders of community members and at least 37 people in ICE custody and enforcement in 2025. We reject false narratives that state violence is “unavoidable,” a “justifiable military action,” necessary for “national security” — the same arguments used as they forced our parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles into U.S. concentration camps in 1942. On this Day of Remembrance, we call on Japanese Americans, and all people who believe in “Never Again,” to demand justice for those we have lost — on the streets and hidden away in ICE detention centers. To break this cycle of state violence. To rise up and resist, together. We bravely commit to being the allies our families needed during WWII. Stop Repeating History. #TsuruforSolidarity #FreeFamilies #FreeThemAll
A collage of four video chat screens featuring Kyle Tran Myhre, Isha Camara, Ollie Schminkey and SEE MORE PERSPECTIVE. In the center of the image, text: "poetry against ICE: an asynchronous panel discussion: available now"
Tactics to note in the example poems (1) Finding a “doorway” into the writing that is authentic, engaging, and not exploitative. Telling “your story” while centering what matters most. (2) The anthemic impulse: going beyond “pointing at the bad thing and saying it’s bad.” We don’t have to provide happy endings or easy answers, but we can lift up agency, community, purpose + possibility. (3) Being right is not enough; craft still matters (though we can be expansive in our understanding of “craft”) (4) Intentionality - a poem can’t do everything, but it can know the “work” it is doing: inspire vs. challenge vs. educate vs. critique vs. affirm, etc. (5) Performance that is engaging but also authentic - Avoiding “NPR voice” and/or “poet voice,” finding the emotional anchor of the piece.
promo image for "salt, warmth, and force: poetry against ICE - Weds. Feb 18, 2026; 7pm central on zoom - register via Button Poetry" There is a purple sun in the background.
A photo of a tabling set up at a zine festival - featuring booklets in abolition, consent, counter-narrative masculinity, spoken word poetry, getting ICE out of MN and more. Also: whistles, stickers, MPD150 reports and poetry chapbooks.
promo image for "salt, warmth, and force: poetry against ICE - Thurs. Feb 5, 2026; 7pm central on zoom - register via Button Poetry (see "latest" link in my bio)
A collage of headlines: (1) ICE detains 5-year-old Minnesota boy; school leader says agents used him as ‘bait’ (2) ICE broke down St. Paul man’s door, walked him half-naked into freezing temps (3) Minneapolis family says ICE threw flashbangs, tear gas near and under car with their six kids inside (4) Detained pastor says ICE let him go because he's White (5) Federal agents pinned a man to the ground in south Minneapolis and sprayed him with chemical irritants directly in the face.
All text: When the worst people in this country refer to Renee Good as “a poet,” they say it with a sneer. How weird. How cringe. They hate art—and artists—because we represent a stronghold, one piece of society they can’t just buy, or crush, or be in charge of. No matter how bad things get, there will be murals painted without permission, dancing beyond their surveillance, and poems that tell the truth. It’s the same reason they hate Minneapolis, come to think of it. And it’s why we will win. - Kyle Tran Myhre, "How Can Artists Show up for Minneapolis?" (via RacketMN.com)
a photo of KTM speaking at a lectern with the "The Loft" written on the front. His shirt says "shut down ICE; free them all" and he wears a silver whistle around his neck
a stack of zines (small paper booklets) with the text "for artists, writers, and other creative troublemakers; spring 2026, mpls; find these resources at www.guante.info/try
A flyer for “fundraiser + raid readiness training” + Loft and MONARCA. Jan 20, 6-8:30pm in the 2nd floor performance hall. Featuring Shannon Gibney, Kyle Tran Myhre, and Sun Yung Shin.
A poem by Kyle Tran Myhre: ODE TO THE UNARREST: In the event / no horizon appears, / look inside the empty: / so dense and inevitable, / not even light can escape— / until it does: a fundamental law / of the universe, broken, laughing / like a crowd-pleasing movie: the hero / falls, and at the last (im)possible second, / a hand appears—fingers wrap around / a wrist, a bicep flexes, gravity gives /way to adrenaline, to sweat, / to all those songs waiting / in the so-called empty, / and an entire world / ending / doesn’t.
A spectrum with "more helpful" at the top and "less helpful" at the bottom. From top to bottom, the text reads (1) signal-boosting organizers + the people most affected by the issue: sharing Their asks, info, and calls to action; (2) sharing legit, trusted resources related to the issue; (3) Sharing stories + personal connections (if relevant/helpful); (4) Outrage: mobilizing: This is bad; let's get to work! (5) opinions that are valid but not actionable (6) Outrage: demobilizing: this is bad; we're doomed! (7) acting like everything is normal, both-sides-ism, "neutrality" (8) armchair quarterbacking + miserable condescension (9) performative cynicism, uninformed hot takes + (10) spreading panic, misinformation + disinformation
A photo of three zines (small paper booklets): (1) “I didn't believe in the fight- the fight made me a believer: for people who want to take action.” (2) “Let every word be a wrench in their machine: writing prompts.” (3) “Promotion Beyond Social Media”
A close-up photograph of one of Ricardo Levins Morales' sticker designs: The text "I.C.E. OUT!" and a person carrying a big sack that says "justice is for everyone; immigrant rights now."
a promo image for the "generation mars" book series by douglas d. meredith, featuring five books with subtitles air, shelter, water, food, and "scratching the surface" plus a young person at a computer, surrounded by stars and planets.
A photo of four objects: a “form a crowd, stay loud, protect each other” zine, plus a whistle on a necklace chain, plus a button that says “no person is illegal,” plus a “red card” (a know-your-rights resource).
An in-book, colorful sketch of a chaotic panel discussion: a professor figure, a stereotypical 'tortured genius,' and a goofy blowhard all talking at once, while a fourth figure struggles to get a word in. Plus the quote: “I have hope because I live here. What choice do I have?” Art by Casper Pham.
a photo of KTM, wearing a mask, standing next to a printed-out Onion article with the headline "oh god, teacher arranged desks in giant circle"
A promo flyer for “resistance and giving voice: a reading at moon palace books - please join us Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3-4:30pm; hosted by Kathryn Kysar & Diane Jarvenpa.” The flyer also lists featured readers: Alice Paige, AE Winter, Chaun Webster, Davi Gray, David Mura, Jennifer Bowen Hicks, IBe, Kristin Collier, Kyle Tran Myhre, Lynette Reini-Grandell, Sagirah Shahid, San Wazwaz, Shannon Gibney, Tarik Dobbs and Venus DeMars + “writers for democratic action-MN chapter: writersfordemocraticactionmn.org + Moon Palace Books - 3032 Minnehaha Ave, MPLS - MASKS REQUIRED.
KTM speaking into the camera: "In times of crisis, and it is absolutely a time of crisis, we have to show up for each other. And to me that includes BOTH the right-now work of the food bank, the mutual aid fundraiser, the rapid response training and ALSO the all-the-time work, the efforts and organizations that carry and cultivate and shape the culture into something more life-affirming, year round. So for this Give to the Max day, and this broader season of giving, there’s a lot of good, inspiring work to support; I just want to give a specific shout out to TruArtSpeaks."
A photo of a masked KTM next to a sign that reads Button Poetry
a screenshot of the AP News site showing a timeline: two minutes ago, "at Mamdani's watch party: 'Not Like Us'" and one minute ago: "The crowd at Cuomo's party has thinned somewhat as some guests head out. For everyone else, the red wine is flowing, and Billy Joel's 'Uptown Girl' is playing."
a black-and-white photo of KTM/Guante speaking into a microphone, next to the text "workshop offerings for activist groups"
A screenshot of America Chavez from the movie Doctor Strange 3 saying “food’s free in most universes actually; it’s weird you guys have to pay for it.”