Obama: Every day you wake up to things you just didn’t think were possible. Each day we’re told by those in high office to fear each other. Everywhere we see greed and bigotry being celebrated, and bullying and mockery masquerading as strength.
“This is Orson Welles speaking . . ."
In 1946 Welles called attention to Isaac Woodward—brutally beaten and blinded by a policeman—on Orson's COMMENTARIES radio program:
“. . . I promised to get that name, I have it now.”
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Graphic with bold red headline reading “SAY THEIR NAMES.” Below it, green and white text reads: “Rally at the Capitol Steps February 25th 12 PM.” Across the center are organization logos including Indivisible Marching Buddies Atlanta, Faith Advocacy for Black Lives, Black Lives Matter Grassroots (East Atlanta–Dekalb), GA Voices United, BAJI (Black Alliance for Just Immigration), Georgia 50501, We Are CASA, and Indivisible ATL. The bottom half features a collage of photos of six men who’ve been captured by ICE. Background is textured in warm yellow and tan tones.
Page 1 ALT TEXT Graphic with bold red headline reading “SAY THEIR NAMES.” Below it, green and white text reads: “Rally at the Capitol Steps February 25th 12 PM.” Across the center are organization logos including Indivisible Marching Buddies Atlanta, Faith Advocacy for Black Lives, Black Lives Matter Grassroots (East Atlanta–Dekalb), GA Voices United, BAJI (Black Alliance for Just Immigration), Georgia 50501, We Are CASA, and Indivisible ATL. The bottom half features a collage of photos of six men who’ve been captured by ICE. Background is textured in warm yellow and tan tones. Page 2 ALT TEXT Graphic flyer with bold headline reading “HANDS OFF AFRICA,” with the word “Africa” filled in with flag colors. Text below says: “Join us for a press conference at the Capitol Steps February 25th.” Schedule Arrive by 11:30; Sit on steps 12pm–1pm; Presser at 1–2pm; Lunch 2:30–4:30pm. Two Black men (Rodney Taylor and Godfrey Wade) are pictured on the right. Bottom left page features logos for Black Lives Matter Grassroots (East Atlanta–Dekalb), BAJI (Black Alliance for Just Immigration), GA Voices United, We Are CASA, and Faith Advocates for Black Lives. Bottom right includes a green circle with the words “Lunch sign ups at capacity. Thanks!” Background is textured tan with torn paper design elements.
Hope you can get down to the Capitol TODAY for the Hands Off Africa press conference to demand justice for ICE detainees and those who have been deported.
We are standing in solidarity with impacted families and calling for accountability, dignity, and human rights.
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(next to a photo of Jasmine Clark) INDIVISIBLE NATIONAL ENDORSES JASMINE CLARK FOR GEORGIA-13!
In GA-13, Dr. Jasmine Clark has rooted her campaign in accountability, truth, and a commitment to protecting democracy, healthcare, and public education. We're proud to endorse Dr. Clark because her proven leadership is what we need to beat back authoritarianism and deliver for working families.
The legendary @janefonda.com wants us all to get organized: indivisible.org/get-involved/find-a-group/
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Large brick wall with a tiny white signat the base of the wall that says "Slavery was real"
"Slavery was real"
Tiny sign at the base of a brick wall that, until yesterday, held panels about the people enslaved by George Washington.
Presidents House, Philadelphia.
recorded this last week
Avelo Airlines thought it could profit off Trump’s terror tactics by running secretive deportation flights.
But you grounded “ICE Air” and showed that organizing still works.
A 35 year old letter to the editor, written by a very ballsy 15 year old, about the Rodney King verdict.
Remembering today that having your heart broken is a necessary step on the path to becoming fully human. Whichever heartbreak is your first, it’s probably critical that a state break your heart so that you can develop a political imagination. If this is your first, I’m sorry and also welcome.
Statement text from thread in white on navy background
Today in Minneapolis, a masked government agent killed Renee Nicole Good, a United States citizen, at close range. Federal agents then prevented a doctor from administering aid. No amount of spin can change those facts. 1/
I hate to break it to you, but heavily-armed government militias are roaming unchecked through US cities and shooting human rights observers dead in the streets. That's happening in our country.
On Jan. 3, North Decatur Action held a pop-up protest at Clairmont and N. Druid Hills roads to demonstrate against the Trump administration's invasion of Venezuela.
Flyer with Purple background and dark blue writing with the title "We Say NO to Occupation. Join us for a march against the occupation of Venezuela." On a navy blue banner with white writing are the details "Sunday, January 4th @ 12pm Location: Oak Hill at Piedmont Park" March starts at Oak Hill in Piedmont Park, ends at the North Avenue Marta. Stick around for optional sign-waving at North Avenue over 75/85. At the bottom left of the flyer are sketches of people holding signs saying "No!" and a Venezuelan flag. On the lower right corner are logos for Indivisible ATL, Necessary Trouble, Black Lives Matter East Atlanta Dekalb, ATL DSA, 50501 Georgia, Indivisible Cobb, 50501 Vets, and Georgia Voices United. The footer is a link to the event page: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleatl/event/880066/
📣 JOIN US TOMORROW JANUARY 4 AT NOON 📣
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Senator Jon Ossoff: 470-786-7800
Senator Raphael Warnock: (770) 694-7828
Representative Nikema Williams: (404) 659-0116
Or find the contact info for a different congressperson 👇
Trump’s military action against #Venezuela, without Congressional approval, is unconstitutional.
In December, I voted to restrict military action in Venezuela. The American people are looking for lower costs, not endless war.
Actions are being planned in response to the Venezuela situation. This is just 1 of them. Contact your local chapters to see if one is being held
“Norm shattering” is a fascinating way to spell “attempt at authoritarian breakthrough”
The media needs to recognize that there is a marked difference between the endemic problem of CSAM being posted to social media platforms and a platform giving users a tool to actively create CSAM.
What Grok/X has done is unprecedented. There are no other instances of a major company affirmatively facilitating the production of child pornography. Treating this as the inevitable result of generative AI and social media is a harrowing mistake.
Representation matters. Georgia’s Public Service Commission is over 100 years old and just now electing the first Black woman to ANY nonjudicial statewide office. While it's progress, it's way overdue. Our institutions should finally look like the people they serve.
We've had several readers ask us about this. The itinerary is very fluid, so check back for updates.
Seasons greetings Bluesky buddies. Whoever you are, wherever you are, I hope you’ll be spending some time in the next few days with people you care about and who care about you.
Happy Holidays
Tell the stories people don't want you to tell.
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I just uploaded @jasonparis.bsky.social 's recording of the segment CBS News pulled from "60 Minutes" to YouTube:
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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