Kate Layzer

ACLU Condemns Trump Executive Order Targeting Disabled and Unhoused People | American Civil Liberties Union WASHINGTON – President Trump signed an executive order today directing states to criminalize unhoused people and institutionalize people with mental...

It was only a matter of time before the Trump administration went after the unhoused community. Please note that the “recovery centers” they are promising to force people into don’t exist – or at least are in short supply. Expect internment camps.

Concentration camp

If you refuse to see what is happening, the cancellation of the Colbert show should open your eyes.

I want to explain to you what a censorship state looks like - where a corrupt government gives favors to media that suppresses criticism of the regime.

As someone whose parents were in assisted living at the end of their lives, I can confirm that at least 90% of staff are immigrants. Resident needs are intense, and it seems like there are never enough helping hands. Staff shortages will most certainly increase suffering and shorten lives.

Yeah, that tracks, unfortunately.

Yes, I agree — it would be terrible. Please do NOT share this information!!!

YouTube video by vlogbrothers My Religion

@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social and I are basically the same person religiously.

What age?

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Washington Post screenshot Trump officials reverse guidance exempting farms, hotels from immigration raids ICE agents have been told to continue conducting enforcement operations at agricultural businesses despite concerns about negative effects on the food industry.

A “shift” never happened. A chaotic raid at a worksite and a warrantless sweep in our communities have the same outcome. Bullshit rhetoric aside, they’re hunting us down while we’re trying to feed you.

Who’s actually in charge?

And I can teach thee, coz, to shame the devil
By telling truth: tell truth and shame the devil.

I’m biased, because he was my teacher, but really, he’s so good.

Have you read Mark Heim’s book Saved from Sacrifice? It’s his contribution to Girardian atonement theory, and really helpful. (But not light reading!)

Edward Henry Potthast, Starry Night, 1918

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🥹 Millions of Americans are coming together on this #NoKings Day to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities.

Sorry am I his numbers are so few

More than 1M descend on Boston Common for Pride, No Kings rallies The Boston Pride Parade and No Kings march converged Saturday in downtown Boston.

1m people allegedly in boston today. the scale of this is just crazy. i think record-breaking www.wcvb.com/article/more...

Huge turnout in Waltham, Mass. The crowd filled 3 sides of the town common.

Why, it contains no king.

You are too senseless-obstinate, my lord,
Too ceremonious and traditional.

An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers

Getting ready

I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.

Sound familiar?

Not all resistance wears a bullhorn.
Some write letters.
Some carry water.
Some raise their voices.
Some raise the spirits.
Some paint banners, others hold them.
Every role matters.
This is a chorus, not a solo.
Show up how you can.
We need you all.
#Resist

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Tuesday that she signed an executive order seeking greater transparency from federal immigration officials. She said the city will submit regular Freedom of Information Act requests to find out who ICE is detaining and on what grounds.

“Pretty much wherever you are, you’re probably less than 30 minutes away from your closest No Kings event.” - @leahgreenberg.bsky.social with @democracynow.org

We hope to see you at your local #NoKings Day mobilization on Saturday: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

Kim Eshelmen, All the Little Suns, 2025

Jef Bourgeau, Three Yellow Umbrellas and a Chair, 2025

Sergiu Ciochina (Moldovan b.2001), Me, or the Moon Watching Me, 2024