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This should be a day of national mourning and call to truth and reconciliation for the history we are repeating as a nation.

Please take a moment and watch this. Bear witness.

Massive win for the people: a federal judge granted a restraining order in our Members’ lawsuit against ICE’s unlawful effort to obstruct congressional oversight. This is a big victory for accountability and we’re going to use our rights and keep fighting for all Members' right to conduct oversight.

Happy Sankranti (Pongal) to all who celebrate!

What to Do If ICE Shows Up: Know Your Rights Here are five guidelines for how to respond if US federal immigration agents stop, approach you, or knock at your door.

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Here are five general guidelines if ICE shows up (which do not constitute legal advice):
This all assumes – probably wrongly – that ICE will abide by the law and respect legal and constitutional rights if you insist on it.
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May this new year meet you gently.
May it bring healing where you are tired, courage where you are unsure, and joy that finds you in small, real ways.
May your days be brighter.
May your heart be lighter.
And may you trust that something good is still unfolding.
Happy New Year.

YouTube video by Abstract Logix Shakti ft John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain: Bending the Rules (This Moment) Live from The Ryman

The world falls silent as the tabla loses its greatest maestro—Ustad Zakir Hussain. A true genius who redefined rhythm and elevated tabla music to global heights. Rest in peace, Ustad ji. Your rhydhun will echo eternally. #zakirhussain #tabla

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Timothy Snyder’s “Do not obey in advance,” serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers of preemptive compliance in the face of authoritarianism. This anticipatory obedience paves the way for oppressive systems by normalizing submission and silencing dissent before it is explicitly required.

Rest in power Nikki Giovanni

“You can pretend that falafel and hummus and zaatar are your ancient cuisines. But in the recesses of your being, you will always feel the sting of this epic forgery.”
powerful words by Palestinian writer Susan Abulhawa at the Oxford Union. #endgenocide #palestine

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looking heaven in the eye
awaiting his dad who left in a blaze—
and bid no one farewell
not even to his flesh
not even to himself—
sees the kite, my kite
you made, flying up above
and thinks for a moment
an angel is there
bringing back love.
If I must die
let it bring hope
let it be a tale..

Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza a year ago . His words live on:

If I must die, you must live
to tell my story
to sell my things
to buy a piece of cloth and some strings,

(make it white with a long tail)
so that a child, somewhere in Gaza
While

Amnesty International concludes Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza Amnesty International’s research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip.

Amnesty International’s latest report calls the violence in Gaza a genocide, citing systematic destruction, killings, and forced displacement of Palestinians. They urge global action: halt arms transfers, demand accountability, and end the Gaza blockade. #Gaza
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On December 4, 1969, Black Panther leader Fred Hampton was murdered by police.

“We're going to fight racism not with racism, but we're going to fight with solidarity. We say we're not going to fight capitalism with black capitalism, but we're going to fight it with socialism.” From Jacobin

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Democrats have the majority for less than two more months. I'll be using every second to push for passage of my PRESS Act to protect journalists from government spying and surveillance.