Susan Phillips

The ACLU weighed in on Trump’s decision to federalize the National Guard as an “inflammatory abuse of power. This action puts Angelenos in harm’s way, exposes troops to legal and ethical consequences, and shreds a fundamental democratic principle, that the military has no place policing civilians.”

And we have receipts … itep.org/undocumented...

Has she been to a protest since the 60s?

SOME of what DEI is NOT:

-hiring an under qualified person for a job just because they're a person of color
-hiring based on race just to meet diversity goals (this is illegal)
-a new fad or buzz word. DEI work has been going on for many many years, under different names.

-accessible bikes and public transit accommodations
-businesses not becoming fully cashless
-company-covered mental/behavioral health resources

-more relaxed & inclusive dress code policies
-rooms to pray/meditate at work & other public places

-employee recognition programs
-employee/network resource groups
-large print materials
-materials in different languages
-multiple religious options at hospitals

-various food options for vegetarians/vegans/kosher/gluten-free/etc at medical facilities
-non smoking areas/end of smoking indoors

-being able to have medical professionals and your coworkers use your preferred name (not just queer people have those)
-wellness programs and incentives

-parental leave (time & pay)
-coming back to a job after birthing a child
-not having to just accept workplace harassment
-work accommodations for a variety of disabilities
-flexible work arrangements
-size inclusive chairs and beds in medical facilities
-belt extenders on planes

…
-ramps and sidewalk curb cuts
-subtitles & captions (TV & phone)
-family restrooms
-changing tables in men's restrooms
-breast feeding/pumping stations & accommodations
-floating paid holidays
-pay equity & transparency

From @KimmyDenise:
“As we begin Black History month, I want to share what DEI is and isn't. It's unfortunate all that we fought for are being stripped away not just for POC, but a broader audience as well.

From a HR Leader...

Some of what DEI is:

I support and am supported by “A JEDI”:
accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

You are also supported by them.

“As we begin Black History Month, I want to share what DEI is and isn't. It's unfortunate all that we fought for are being stripped away not just for POC, but [many]…

We have power.
We can act.

His was such a weird rant! Is he married? Does he avoid going places in public with his spouse?

Indigenous folks are highlighting that they are not, nor have ever been, strangers in this land.

…and it has been reversed 😒

No matter where you fall on the TikTok ban, the President undoing by “executive order” a law passed by Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court is an unconstitutional abuse of power.

Thanks be!!
Our congregation celebrated our 20th anniversary of our partnership with La Iglesia Presbiteriana-Reformada de Sancti Spiritus. ❤️‍🩹

Biden administration will announce it's lifting state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba The Biden administration is expected to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. That's according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

Biden administration will announce it's lifting state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba

Two mornings in Pawnee, IL home last week. Beauty surrounds.

"When Mexico sends its people, they're sending their best. They're sending firefighters to help solve American problems. They're bringing fire fighting uniforms. They're bringing fire fighting equipment. They're bringing kittens down from trees. And all, I assume, are good people."

Wisdom from his many years.

I did not know this.

An important point.

Carter Names Record Number of Minorities to Federal Bench

Please remember that President Carter appointed more minorities and women to the bench than all previous presidents combined. He was the first President to embrace the concept of bringing racial diversity to the federal bench. A key aspect of his legacy.
www.washingtonpost.com/archive/poli...

Certainly!
@revsusan.bsky.social

Thanks to everyone who is working, praying, and seeking justice!

#SonyaMassey
#MasseyCommission
#DOJCivilRights

The next meeting of the Massey Commission is Monday, 11.18.

Sangamon County sheriff's department subject of a Department of Justice civil rights probe The fatal shooting of Sonya Massey has led to the Department of Justice launching a civil rights investigation of the Sangamon County sheriff's office.

www.sj-r.com/story/news/l...

The first action of the Massey Commission was to request a thorough investigation of the Sangamon County’s Sheriff’s Department. This morning, the news is that the DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation.

#SonyaMassey
#MasseyCommission
#DOJCivilRights

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