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Over 120,000 Japanese Americans forced into imprisonment in internment camps simply because they were of Japanese heritage.

Thank you. I’m so glad you’re here!

“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.” -FDR, 1941

ABA It has been three weeks since Inauguration Day. Most Americans recognize that newly elected leaders bring change. That is expected. But most Americans also expect that changes will take place in accordance with the rule of law and in an orderly manner that respects the lives of affected individuals and the work they have been asked to perform. Instead, we see wide-scale affronts to the rule of law itself, such as attacks on constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, the dismantling of USAID and the attempts to criminalize those who support lawful programs to eliminate bias and enhance diversity. We have seen attempts at wholesale dismantling of departments and entities created by Congress without seeking the required congressional approval to change the law. There are efforts to dismiss employees with little regard for the law and protections they merit, and social media announcements that disparage and appear to be motivated by a desire to inflame without any stated factual basis. This is chaotic. It may appeal to a few. But it is wrong. And most Americans recognize it is wrong. It is also contrary to the rule of law. The American Bar Association supports the rule of law. That means holding governments, including our own, accountable under law. We stand for a legal process that is orderly and fair. We have consistently urged the administrations of both parties to adhere to the rule of law. We stand in that familiar place again today. And we do not stand alone. Our courts stand for the rule of law as well.

Someone at the American Bar Association ate their Wheaties this morning.

Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article) A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.

Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:

Jesus built my hot rod

A man jumping, under the words "Make Time For Joy"

Reminder: They're trying to demoralize you, and they're doing a great job of it. Part of resisting is making time for joy despite the attempts to make you feel this is not the time for it. Love your people. Dig the art that speaks to you. Go to the places where life flows into you. You deserve joy.

Mood.

I know a lot of you are asking us or talking about the 12 IGs (Inspector Generals) being fired. They aren't stepping down until it's done correctly. This is how you #Resist

Books help so much when we’re struggling with our mental health 📚

It’s okay to not be okay! 3-6-9, it’s okay to not be fine 💚

CARTOON OF THE DAY

We are the only country whose citizens reject labor unions, nationalized healthcare and public education because millionaires and billionaires tell them to.

Also, courage is contagious. I continue to stand against American fascism in the hope that others will take heart, too.

Tweet by Rodney Lacroix: I purposefully overcook my holiday turkeys so I don’t have to hear anyone at the table say “moist.”

It is a word that’s hard on the ears.

Also, tip of the hat for the name.

That’s absolutely kick ass awesome. Thanks for sharing! Your kids partner makes killer punk!

This needs to be said, loud, and often.

Good morning and Happy Monday to everyone who feels safer and more comfortable around our trans brothers and sisters than around hateful MAGA lunatics.

Started a new bin about a month ago after having taken a very long break due to some really bad decisions on my part which left me worm-less. I felt terrible y’all 😢 But, I’m ready to try again and have better results 🪱 #vermiculture

Post from Latino pollster Mike Madrid: “Doing some research for an upcoming article on the last “mass deportation” of Mexicans during the 1930’s. Over half of those deported were US citizens.”

Indeed. When they rounded up the Japanese Americans, myself and my family included, for internment during WWII out of fear over Japanese spies and saboteurs, two thirds of us were U.S. citizens.

Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”

I’m pretty interested in the correlation of birth day/time and personality. As well as how that all lines up with life events. Pretty cool I think.

I love it!

This is one of the most important books I’ve ever read. Seriously. I introduced my daughter to it when she was going into high school and I feel strongly this helped shape her ability to reason and question in real time.

Making my first ever sweater vest at the request of #darlingdaughter So much more to go! #crochet #firstisprobablylast