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‘I am somebody’: the cultural magnitude of Jesse Jackson’s Sesame Street episode His 1972 appearance showed Americans what a beloved community could look like, integrated and full of promise

#JesseJackson
#USA

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Is he saying that violent criminals are ALSO working in low-wage jobs that now Americans can fill? That's kind of...nuts.

James Talarico gets Colbert bump, with assist from FCC, as voting starts in Texas primary – as it happened This live blog is now closed.

#Texas
#JamesTalarico

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More Immigrants Are Challenging Their ICE Detention Than Ever Before Immigrants claiming their detention is illegal have filed more than 18,000 challenges in federal court. This total is more than were filed under the last three administrations combined — including Tru...

#Immigrants Who Say Their Detention Is Illegal Have Filed More Than 18,000 Cases. It’s a Historic High.
The administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more cases...

#Immugration
#ICE

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Toyota Prius deserves its place in motoring history

Toyota Prius deserves its place in motoring history

2012 Prius C. One battery replaced. 200,000 miles strong. Never let me down.

Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.

“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."

Defying CDC, Pediatricians Recommend All Kids Get Vaccinations Against 18 Diseases The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for hepatitis B, influenza and other shots buck changes made by the Trump administration.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, bucking the Trump administration’s latest recommendations, says all children in the U.S. should get vaccinated against 18 diseases including hepatitis B, meningitis and rotavirus.

YouTuber Nick Shirley faced confrontation when he came to Penn North YouTuber Nick Shirley is known for both prank videos and conducting man-on-the-street-style interviews on politically charged topics.

YouTuber Nick Shirley came to Baltimore to talk about fentanyl. People weren’t happy.

Trump pushes his power to new heights with help from loyal lieutenants As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time.

As President Trump finishes the first year of his second term, it is clear there are fewer guardrails than last time.

DOGE May Have Misused Social Security Data, DOJ Admits Plus: The FAA blocks drones over DHS operations, Microsoft admits it hands over Bitlocker encryption keys to the cops, and more.

Plus: The FAA blocks drones over DHS operations, Microsoft admits it hands over Bitlocker encryption keys to the cops, and more. www.wired.com/story/securi...

Courage in Crisis: Minnesota Faith Leaders Take a Stand Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with four Minnesota faith leaders on the ground defending their communities against ICE attacks: Rev. Susie Hayward, Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel, Rev. Jim Bear…

This week's episode centers on the current authoritarian crisis engulfing Minnesota, driven by ICE raids and systemic injustice. Listen now:
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YouTube video by House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin delivers opening remarks

#January6th

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Second Pension Fund Dumps U.S. Treasury Holdings as Trump Spirals Donald Trump’s unpredictability has sent at least two countries running.

Second Pension Fund Dumps U.S. Treasury Holdings as Trump Spirals
Donald Trump’s unpredictability has sent at least two countries running.

#Davos #EU #Greenland

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Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influence

Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on super-rich
Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney sign letter timed for WEF in Davos saying wealthy are buying political influence

#Davos #Disney (Abigail)

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#Minnesota

On embracing the ‘urgency of now’ and unconditional love on MLK Day People across the US are moving on from the empty platitudes MLK Day often evokes – and embodying King’s words

#MartinLutherKing

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Monkey Sounds, “White Power” and the N-Word: Racial Harassment Against Black Students Ignored Under Trump Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation. It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discriminat...

A Texas district in which Black students were allegedly taunted with monkey noises.

An Arizona school where students admitted saying “slavery is good.”

These are some of the incidents Trump’s Education Department has ignored:

'Explains so much': Analysts stunned by Trump admin 'rewarding' ICE's bad behavior Political analysts and observers were stunned on Sunday by a new report that appeared to explain why President Donald Trump's immigration officials act as if they can't be held accountable for their actions. The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...

Political analysts and observers were stunned on Sunday by a new report that appeared to explain why President Donald Trump's immigration officials act as if they can't be held accountable for their actions.

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How are insurance companies processing claims for car, home or other property destruction done by federal agents.

Medical coverage and long term care of physical and mental health issues. ⁉️🥺

Anyone know?

#ICE #Minessota

Alarm as Trump DoJ pushes for voter information on millions of Americans Officials ask at least 43 states for sensitive details as critics fear effort to sow doubt about midterm election results

Alarm as Trump DoJ pushes for voter information on millions of Americans
Officials ask at least 43 states for sensitive details as critics fear effort to sow doubt about midterm election results

#VotingRights
#Elections
#USA

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How a billionaire with interests in Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island

How a billionaire with interests in #Greenland encouraged Trump to acquire the territory
US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island

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US health officials reverse course and reinstate $1.9bn to mental health and substance use Health department unexpectedly announced nearly $2bn in program cuts Tuesday before rolling back decision

#MentalHealth #USA #RFKJR

US health officials reverse course and reinstate $1.9bn to mental health and substance use
Health department unexpectedly announced nearly $2bn in program cuts Tuesday before rolling back decision

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We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...

We Found More Than 40 Cases of #Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing

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Democrats will spend millions to shift voter registration strategy ahead of the midterm elections The Democratic National Committee plans to spend millions of dollars to consolidate voter registration efforts, traditionally handled by nonprofits and individual campaigns.

Democrats plan to spend millions of dollars to consolidate voter registration efforts, traditionally handled by nonprofits and individual campaigns. Party leaders hope the shift will increase their chances in this year’s midterm elections.

The Legacy of Carrie McAdoo: Pasadena’s First Black-Owned Grocery and Bakery In the late 19th century, a pioneering woman by the name of Carrie McAdoo left an indelible mark on Pasadena’s business history. As the owner of the first Bla

#Pasedena #California

The Legacy of Carrie McAdoo: Pasadena’s First Black-Owned Grocery and Bakery

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ICE Prosecutor Who Runs Racist X Account Returns to Dallas Immigration Court James Rodden, identified by the Observer last year as the operator of an account that routinely posted hateful statements, appeared to be back at work Tuesday.

ICE Prosecutor Who Runs Racist X Account Returns to Dallas Immigration Court
James Rodden, identified by the Observer last year as the operator of an account that routinely posted hateful statements, appeared to be back at work Tuesda

#BreakingNews

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Frost: We want to use the tools that we have to say no to the Trump administration. No, you cannot use our taxpayer money to go into our communities, to go into residential communities, to go into our churches, to go in our schools and terrorize our communities…

UPenn faculty condemn Trump administration’s demand for ‘lists of Jews’ Groups say EEOC demand for names and personal details echoes dark history and threatens safety and civil rights

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