With all the dehumanizing language we hear from so many political leaders, it's important to repeat the counterargument: “We are growing accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent.... Let Us Make Heard the Cry for Peace!"
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President Trump has just stated "a whole civilization will die tonight." We must speak out immediately against such threats of genocide, civilian deaths. And may our military understand their obligation to not follow such immoral and illegal orders.
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Todd Lyons has been all-in on ICE thuggery, lawlessness in its creation & execution.That means he’d rather risk his health, accept abuse than quit, showing a pathological obsession with harming others at any cost. He gets little sympathy, that much more of my scorn.
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My latest @aila.org blog post: Why ICE Does Not Belong in Airport Security. www.aila.org/library/thin...
Happy St. Patrick's Day, and a traditional Irish blessing to you all. My mixed background may only justify 1/2 a blessing, but I give it with twice the enthusiasm. Sláinte!
I know just enough about the risks of AI, but more than enough about the evils of this administration, to feel like I should be squarely in Anthropic’s corner on this one.
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Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals and Communities Empowered act for those who appreciate a good acronym.
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Picture of Supreme Court Justices with words "Thank you for defending the Constitution" below 6 of them and "Not You" below 3 of them.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Picture of Bad Bunny holding a football with the words "Together We are America"
It was an exciting halftime show that struck a rare balance between unity, protest, and pure fun. It offered a subtle pushback rooted in positivity, a display of pride without exclusion, a vision of American identity that felt expansive rather than restrictive.
House Speaker Mike Johnson rejects requiring ICE to have a judicial warrant to break into your home as an unworkable "new layer of warrants." To be clear, the 4th Amendment is neither unworkable nor a new layer; it's the bare minimum required under our Constitution. thehill.com/homenews/hou...
I spoke on Fox-5 San Diego News about ICE operations in Minneapolis, and how we can exercise and protect our Constitutional rights.
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Not to look a gift order in the mouth but consider that it required a federal court to stop ICE from pepper spraying, arresting peaceful protesters. I don’t accept this should have even been necessary & demonstrates how extreme & lawless this administration has become www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
It seems like she didn't really deserve it either. I mean, what else does she think she would have to promise him and give up on behalf of the Venezuelan people in order to secure his support (i.e. be his puppet)? That's one tainted medal at this point.
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A good lesson about the moral alternative to “”I was just following orders.”
Kudos to them.
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ICE is planning to go door to door. Here’s a tip: if they knock on your door, feel free to quote Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. (If you know, you know).
Do what we say and you won't get hurt: What you say to hostages, not legal observers
Check out my blog with @aila.org, challenging us as individuals and as a nation to think big when it comes to New Year's resolutions.
This makes big headlines and will be discussed in political & academic circles for generations. For my part, I am still more outraged, saddened, and embarrassed that our country bombs small boats and double taps helpless survivors in acts of extrajudicial executions. www.cbsnews.com/live-updates...
Here is the suppressed 60 minutes video about CECOT prison. By the way, it is outrageous that we need to record and share bootleg versions of a news story created in our own country. That's right out of the fascist playbook, folks. Do not accept it! m.facebook.com/story.php?st...
¡Feliz Dia de Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!
Happy Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe!
I can think of nothing more un-American, hypocritical, or unconstitutional than pulling people out of line and denying citizenship based on their nationality. “Administration cancels some naturalization ceremonies for those on travel ban” www.boston.com/news/local-n...
Attorney Andrew Nietor and other San Diego attorneys discuss the unprecedented arrests of spouses of U.S. citizens being detained at their green card interviews, where they have valid pending applications and a lawful pathway to legal residency. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Catching up on the news this morning, I listened to a story about Trump (shamelessly supporting Saudi prince) followed by a story about World Toilet Day. I'm picturing a random NPR producer giggling at their desk. Anyway... Happy Toilet Day, everyone!
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San Diego's Bishop Michael Pham, the first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV, shares how his experience as a child refugee has shaped his leadership today: youtu.be/TlvIENC_IQA?...
Nov. 13 is World Kindness Day. Let’s all try to do two random acts of kindness; one for someone we know, and one kind gesture to a random person. Have a great day!
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva: Gives her first speech in English and Spanish, identifies herself as the proud granddaughter of a bracero and first female latina from AZ in Congress, and recognizes 2 Epstein survivors she invited as guests. Respect and kudos! youtu.be/hPsrf7q-NWM?...
