Carly O'Connell

Interesting!

The lyric is "no quiero que hagan contigo lo que le pasó a Hawái" - I don't want them to do to you what happened to Hawaii.

In discussions of DC statehood, I always see (non Puerto Ricans) bring up "PR should get statehood, too." My sense was that most Puerto Ricans would prefer independence over statehood. Is that right? Watching Ricky Martin sing Bad Bunny's lyrics about Hawaii drove that home.

Well the one good thing about the Ring camera AI ad is it brought that feature to my attention so I disabled it.

The absolute preponderance of commercials for AI during the superbowl is depressing. At least 5 dfifferent brands so far.

Immigrants make our communities better.

Our job is to keep showing up and taking care of each other.

And knowing when to pause to refill so we can go back to doing it more.

Everything else is commentary.

I am impeaching Secretary Kristi Noem, who is an incompetent leader and a disgrace to our democracy.

She wreaked havoc in the Chicagoland area and has brought her reign of terror to Minneapolis. One of her rogue ICE agents shot and killed an innocent woman today. It must come to an end.

Breadward split off from Doughrian around Halloween this year. Doughrian split off from Legion during the pandemic work from home era. Not sure when Legion was started. So at least 5 years old!

A woman with pink hair holds up a jar of sourdough starter

I love a good literary pun. This is Breadward Rochester. He was split off from my sister's starter, Doughrian Gray.

Excerpt of first page of book chapter

My new peer-reviewed publication is out: Universities in Exile: A Conceptual Framework. It's a chapter in the 2026 World Education Yearbook. Read more: www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
#InternationalEducation

There's turkeys that live at Arlington National Cemetery! I caught the end of your talk this morning-the line was too long for them to let us all in at the beginning. Glad I stuck it out!

What can we do to push back on this?

DC, here's what we're gonna do — in the wake of Trump’s announcement that he is taking control of MPD and deploying the National Guard.

Earlier today Donald Trump announced that he is requesting MPD to redirect resources, and plans to deploy the National Guard to DC.

This is a dangerous escalation for our communities. Here's what how everyone in DC can help our communities weather what's ahead. 🧵

Hold ICE accountable!

Been pondering this: What is the role of humanitarian workers in a #GeneralStrike? I feel like the administration would love for me not to do my job and the only people it would disrupt would be the immigrants and refugees I serve.

What is the progressive answer to Project 2025? What is our step by step handbook to shoring up our values and preventing future transgressions?

To hold this parade in a city where so many people lost their jobs due to his cuts is such an insult.

ICE WATCH 101: DC BYSTANDER GUIDE 1. VERIFY THAT IT IS ICE • It is important that you try & verify that it's ICE. DC is uniquely overpoliced - apart from MPD, we have 30+ federal law enforcement agencies in the District. It can be difficult to tell them apart. • Look at their badges, arm patches, vests/ jackets, and cars. ICE vehicles can be marked as ICE or DHS. 2. DOCUMENT BUT DO NOT ENGAGE • Record the date, time, and location of the incident. Be as specitic as possible! • Take pictures and video. Try to capture pictures of the officers and their vehicles. Do NOT post the photos or video on social media. • Other relevant info to document: How many agents are there? What are they doing? • Do NOT engage. You could end up making things worse for the person being targeted. 3. CALL OUR HOTLINE: 202-335-1183

In light of the DC raids we want to reshare our ICE watch 101 graphics. Reminder to verify, document, and then report to our hotline.

🚨🚨🚨ICE RAIDS ARE COMING TO WASHINGTON, D.C. Trump’s executive order fuels immigration crackdown in the nation’s capital.

🚨🚨🚨SUBWAY RESTAURANTS, DOOR DASHERS, AND OTHER EATERIES WILL BE TARGETED BY ICE ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. migrantinsider.com/p/ice-raids-...

ALERT: Reports of upcoming ICE activity in DC targeting restaurant & food delivery workers. May 6 - 10. Remember: Do NOT answer any questions Do NOT sign anything Do NOT provide false documents Do NOT run or flee Do stay silent - you have the right to remain silent Do carry with you proof of status and a form of local ID or proof of living here for over 2 years Do make sure a trusted friend/relative knows your correct A-Number and country of birth Do make sure a trusted friend/relative has a copy of your important documents Do follow this emergency planning guide for you & your family: familiesuniteddcmetro.org

Did you see ICE in your neighborhood? Do you know someone detained by ICE in DC, Maryland, or Virginia? These organizations can help. Call one of our free hotlines for more information and resources. CASA, Maryland & Virginia: (888) 214-6016 Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid (MSMA), DC & Maryland: (202) 335-1183 Immigration Rapid Response Hotline Virginia Network: (855) 298-3271 Scan this qr code for a list of available legal, direct service, and mutual aid resources in the DC, MD, and VA area. bit.ly/migrant-resources-dmv

🚨 ALERT: Reports of upcoming ICE activity in DC targeting restaurant & food delivery workers. (May 6-10) 🧵

Trump order targets ActBlue, Democratic fundraising platform, sparking authoritarian fears Sometimes, Donald Trump's authoritarian tactics are subtle. His new offensive against the ActBlue donation platform was far more overt.

Trump recently signed an executive memo targeting ActBlue, the fundraising platform used by much of the progressive ecosystem (including us) and the entire Democratic Party. This is straight out of the authoritarian playbook. Trump wants to crush the resistance to his autocratic agenda.

An idea for those who like snail mail:

Thank you, Senator, for your attempt create transparency around the impact of these tariffs. Please continue to fight for this issue. I'm very worried about how they will impact the Maryland & U.S. economy.

Sending solidarity from a fellow over-groomer. Fortunately, when Marlowe rips holes in himself, medication helps. Glad you found something that works for Thomas.

But I have a feeling everyone typing out these comments is just waiting for someone else to take the lead and tell them what to do. And not listening or seeking the voices that are already doing that.

Now for those doing the work and wondering where more of their community is and why it's not standing behind them, that's a different story.

Join them. Or figure out how you can support those who are or make a difference in the way that makes best sense for you. But don't sit around complaining and waiting for someone else to save your country for you.

Amidst all the news, I keep reading comments sections that say "Why aren't people in the streets, shutting this down?" Those who type that, are you in the streets? Why not? Many people are not in the streets for those same reasons. Many people ARE in the streets.

I just bought a house so I'm here for the long haul. But I can't even fathom how these mass layoffs, attacks on home rule, and devastation of the non profit sector are going to change the area.