Joel Tooley

Immigration Principles for a Stronger America These principles elevate our nation’s security, economic strength and compassion. We believe these are vital principles for any leader working for an orderly, secure and humane immigration system.  Fo...

In a day when so much of our attention regarding immigration is drawn to the intentional chaos of the US executive branch, it’s good to be reminded of a better way forward. The Forum gave us these guiding principles earlier in 2025 — let’s share them with Congress! forumtogether.org/article/immi...

YouTube video by Shirley Șerban Edelweiss for Today: Epstein Files; A Sound of Music Challenge for Trump

The family VonTrapped

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Working 22 hour days?!

Getting only two hours of sleep can lead to severe health risks, including impaired cognitive function, mental health issues, increased risk of accidents, and a higher likelihood of developing serious chronic illnesses over time.

#CreativeResistance
@wechoosewelcome.bsky.social

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Have you seen the newest US Dept. of Labor advertisement?

US could require up to $15,000 bonds for some tourist visas under pilot program The U.S. could require bonds of up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, a government notice said on Monday, an effort that aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas.

www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

CaringBridge Help ensure no one goes through a health journey alone.

Nobody likes asking for help...but we all need to.

It's good for us to lose (or reduce) our arrogance. It's also VERY good for us to help others; it's part of what makes being human truly BEAUTIFUL.

Here goes: I need help.

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#JoelKemia #Leukemia #CMLawareness

Basically, the plan under the Trump administration is to now decimate tourism (on top of education, construction, education, agriculture, medical care, global dignity, and the economy).

I somehow misunderstood what they meant by “Make America Great Again” 😒

“Agree to disagree” is for stuff like who’s got the best french fries.

Not ICE kidnapping and trafficking immigrants who are responsibly showing up at immigration court.

#NoKings #ImmigrationReform

The #DignityAct (HR 4393) was reintroduced this week with strong bipartisan support. Progressives will hate it and MAGA will especially hate it — telling me it’s probably where America needs to land, with 8 out of 10 people agreeing we need immigration reform.

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Removing Protections for Afghan Allies Disrupts Communities and Undermines American Businesses WASHINGTON D.C. —  Today, an estimated 11,000 Afghans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are losing deportation protection and legal work authorization. This represents one of the first TPS designa...

Since so many of those losing their protections served alongside U.S. forces, we should honor that service by upholding our promise to provide safety...” - Jennie Murray, CEO of National Immigration Forum
#AfghanAllies #Veterans

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I confess, I have been praying that all of these fascist, kidnapping, evil hearted humans will be filled with despair, dread, and misery; that their families will feel strained, and that everything in their life will be marked by upheaval and disruption.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

The frog is in the proverbial pot of boiling water.

Nazi-fascist ideology is so readily prevalent; yet so many Americans don’t even bat an eye.

One cannot help but wonder how pleased with all of the Republicans America’s Nazis must be.

Should the International Olympic Committee should ban the United States from participating in the Olympics due to its fountain of human rights violations?
#Olympics

I’ll say it again: It was a huge mistake for Congress to abolish itself.

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Authoritarianism contributes to collapse when it:
• Suppresses dissent and innovation.
• Centralizes power to the point of brittleness.
• Fails to respond to social/economic crises.
• Provokes mass resistance or war.

This administration has charted their course.
#AuthoritarianTrump

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• Cambodia
• Argentina
• Chile
• Libya
• Iraq
• Syria
• Venezuela
…and next up, America.
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We have seen authoritarianism collapse huge empires throughout history:
• Rome
• Qin Dynasty
• Byzantine Empire
• Spanish Empire
• Russian Empire
• Nazi Germany
• Fascist Italy
• Imperial Japan
• Francoist Spain
• Yugoslavia
• USSR
• Zaire
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The evangelical cults that continue to support MAGA, Trump, and all the unChristlike twistedness that goes along with them MUST be the focus of efforts to undo extremism.

PSNI 'working night and day' to catch riots suspects Police say they are working "night and day" to catch those involved in rioting in Northern Ireland, a senior officer has said.

Praying with our friends in Nor’n Ireland for a swift, peaceful resolution to the riots — praying for healing for the young woman whose assault was a trigger — and justice for those who are stirring hate.

PSNI 'working night and day' to catch riots suspects www.rte.ie/news/ulster/...
#UlsterPeace

Train up a child in the way they should go…so, so proud of my kids for taking a stand!
#NoKingsDay

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#joelkemia
#LeukemiaAwareness #HealthcareHelp #GoFundMe #Gratitude

But a big income drop means we’re now $850/month short on healthcare costs.

Please consider helping us bridge this gap. Every gift makes a difference!

HOW TO HELP:
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MIXED NEWS:
💊 Treatment is working.
👣 Physical Therapy and strength training are helping, too!

After my visit to Moffitt Cancer Center (our girls came with me 😭❤️‍🩹), I’m overcome with gratitude— my leukemia treatment is working — the lowest numbers yet 🙌 #Joelkemia
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JUST-RELEASED GEORGIA TEEN Ximena Arias-Cristobal: “Even having the right paperwork doesn’t mean anything anymore with the presidency we have now… just being Hispanic you’re a target.”

More: www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/ma...

Just heard a Jamaican proverb in Sunday School (tying into the Bible lesson):

“If your neighbor’s beard catch fire, wet yours.”

Any ideas on what it means? (I’ll let you know if you’re close)

We must ensure that vulnerable children are protected and supported by any means necessary.
#UAC
#Immigration
#Children

Unaccompanied Alien Children - 2025 Update Updated April 2, 2025; March 24 & 25, 2025 Background By definition, an unaccompanied alien child (UAC or UC) is a minor – under the age of 18 — who has arrived in the U.S. or at the border without a ...

The National Immigration Forum has released an updated overview and report of this program

immigrationforum.org/article/unac...

The stories these kids have lived are often saturated in trauma — we did our very best to protect them, offer healing, and safely reunite them with family.