2026-02-20T00:58:37Z https://nostr.now Eric Darnley Small https://nostr.now/npub18uuatgfm0wn5czaw5f99v65y2l5xpwc8ypee6xs7z3fzz0uyf2usfyazat https://mastodon-me.s3.us-west-002.backblazeb2.com/accounts/avatars/111/427/791/995/148/501/original/00d135588abbe9d5.jpeg https://mastodon-me.s3.us-west-002.backblazeb2.com/accounts/avatars/111/427/791/995/148/501/original/00d135588abbe9d5.jpeg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs28j9tswyd6hl0yu6jdxrj9wtqyl2qcdmteevg0zsdhmnudsnmc4gzyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tjlgu5tu Arizona Republicans are moving to criminalize community activists sharing real-time ICE alerts, with Senate Bill 1635 making “unlawful alerting” a class 1 misdemeanor—punishable by six months in jail and $2,500. While activists use social media to warn residents about federal immigration agents—especially amid aggressive deportation efforts—Republicans see it as obstruction, pushing back with threats of prosecution and even calls for investigations. Despite legal protections under the First Amendment, some officials aim to silence these warnings, but legal experts confirm free speech rights remain protected. The lengths the GOP will go through to help Trump is truly astonishing: <a href="https://azmirror.com/2026/02/19/arizona-republicans-back-bill-to-jail-people-for-blowing-whistles-to-warn-of-ice-presence/">https://azmirror.com/2026/02/19/arizona-republicans-back-bill-to-jail-people-for-blowing-whistles-to-warn-of-ice-presence/</a> #FreeSpeech #Immigration #Activism #CivilRights #ArizonaPolitics #firstamendment 2026-02-19T23:12:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfpekcdhnxc6vnjqxafvz7dzxlgr0vq4cav2x5xprskh027qm06vgzyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tj8c0uu3 A Salem woman, identified only as Maria, was injured when ICE agents racially profiled her, broke her car window, and pulled her out, leaving after discovering her passport. She suffered a concussion, torn rotator cuff, and bruised ribs, and remains terrified to leave her home. Her injuries mark the first extensive harm to a citizen in Oregon linked to such profiling cases. Union leader Johnny Earl condemns the violence, emphasizing that immigrant workers, like Maria, deserve dignity and respect. Advocates demand accountability and justice. Learn more: <a href="https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/02/us-citizen-was-running-errands-after-ice-stop-she-ended-up-at-the-hospital-instead.html">https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/02/us-citizen-was-running-errands-after-ice-stop-she-ended-up-at-the-hospital-instead.html</a> #Immigration #Justice #RacialProfiling #ICE #CommunitySafety #workersrights 2026-02-03T22:30:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr7m4jghasnlfqc65nfyvs488sjfexpggtt9kgpdffqusvpjyz6sczyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tj86y83n Green activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in London during a pro-Palestinian protest, accused of supporting a proscribed organization under the Terrorism Act after holding a sign backing Palestine prisoners. The arrest follows earlier detentions related to a protest against a building linked to Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems, with police citing concern over her support for Palestine Action, labeled as a terrorist group by the UK government. Thunberg&#39;s involvement underscores her ongoing activism on Palestine issues, amid global debate over Gaza and rights. Will her arrest spark wider protests or repercussions? More here: <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/uk-police-arrest-greta-thunberg-under-terrorism-act/a-75286097">https://www.dw.com/en/uk-police-arrest-greta-thunberg-under-terrorism-act/a-75286097</a> #GretaThunberg #Protest #Palestine #Activism #UK #TerrorismLaws #FreeSpeech 2025-12-23T19:24:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2g6ywjk2jv6qxlfg6xn4yqqx8m96u6j85hrj56u5c4u0lprsxq9czyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tjl32ukp Eileen Higgins has claimed a historic victory in the Miami mayor’s race, projected by NBC News, marking the first time Democrats will hold the office in nearly 30 years. The former Miami-Dade County commissioner secured 59% of the vote against Republican Emilio González, who was endorsed by Donald Trump. González conceded late Tuesday night. This win signifies a major political shift in Miami, with the city’s longstanding Republican dominance finally broken, even as Miami-Dade as a whole has trended Republican in recent elections. The race was deeply influenced by national issues such as affordability, Trump’s waning influence, and immigration policies, themes expected to shape future midterm contests. Will this victory signal a broader Democratic resurgence in Florida? More here: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/democrat-wins-miamis-mayoral-race-first-time-almost-30-years-rcna248168">https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/democrat-wins-miamis-mayoral-race-first-time-almost-30-years-rcna248168</a> #MiamiPolitics #DemocraticWin #Elections2024 #Midterms #PoliticalShift #Miami #VoterTurnout 2025-12-10T03:08:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv4np3ne2dnee3mxemclnlg0zqa7sgzmrw85xgtl4lsy99sv4r6lqzyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tjmcanqu At a massive “No Kings” rally in NYC, 82-year-old Vietnam vet Fred Pereira slammed ICE agents’ actions, calling them “outrageous” and likening them to a paramilitary force, not real soldiers: “Soldiers fight other soldiers. Soldiers do not fight women and children.” Pereira urged fearful Americans to protest now—“or bow down later”—echoing a wider theme of the rallies. Lawmakers like Sen. Schumer and Bernie Sanders joined, denouncing Trump for enabling billionaires to hijack the economy, while Bill Nye warned of the “possible end of our Republic.” For more on these passionate voices and nationwide protests: <a href="https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/vietnam-vet-at-no-kings-rally-torches-ice-agents-soldiers-do-not-fight-women-and-children/">https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/vietnam-vet-at-no-kings-rally-torches-ice-agents-soldiers-do-not-fight-women-and-children/</a> #NoKings #Protest #ICE #Trump #Democracy #Rally 2025-10-18T21:58:00Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd00gtxdkr8v0ayhht7lpa6704dg60vra7kzcuzk2fru9845w6wmszyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tjecmpg0 JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, once seen as Wall Street’s most Democrat-friendly boss, has sharply criticized Democrats and expressed skepticism about NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, calling him “more Marxist than socialist.” Despite ideological differences, Dimon says he’ll offer support if Mamdani wins, citing his duty as a civic leader. Dimon admits capitalism “has a lot to fix,” but worries about Democrats dictating values and fears the city’s shift left. While Mamdani’s base is young and anti-capitalist, Dimon insists stable city leadership matters more than party. More: <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/10/17/jamie-dimon-zohran-mamdani-movement-marxist-on-paper-offers-help-nyc-mayor/">https://fortune.com/2025/10/17/jamie-dimon-zohran-mamdani-movement-marxist-on-paper-offers-help-nyc-mayor/</a><br/>#JamieDimon #NYC #Mamdani #WallStreet #Politics #Capitalism #Democrats #Elections 2025-10-17T23:34:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyt6x4f8csfj2fcyqyup6x5sgrxc0lwalmrvmgl9wllalntm9k88gzyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tjj9yqlp Democrat Abigail Spanberger has surged to a double-digit lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia’s governor’s race, per a new Emerson College/The Hill poll. Spanberger’s support jumped from 42% to 52% since January, driven by big gains among independents (now backing her by 19 points), men (shifting from an Earle-Sears lead to even), and voters under 50 (now 27 points ahead). Earle-Sears struggles to expand her older voter base, while Spanberger enjoys a 51% favorability rating. Trump remains unpopular in Virginia, with just 42% approval. Can Spanberger hold her advantage? More: <a href="https://virginiamercury.com/2025/10/02/spanberger-takes-double-digit-lead-makes-gains-with-younger-voters-in-va-governors-race-new-poll-shows/">https://virginiamercury.com/2025/10/02/spanberger-takes-double-digit-lead-makes-gains-with-younger-voters-in-va-governors-race-new-poll-shows/</a> #VAGov #Spanberger #Polls #2025Election 2025-10-02T22:27:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrsfe9squxvr8lc8eklwaen2ney4gtxjrpghvt2du7z6umjpqg0wczyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tjqtdtz6 Early Tuesday, about 300 ICE and federal agents executed a dramatic raid—complete with Black Hawk helicopters and agents rappelling onto rooftops—in Chicago’s Southside, supposedly targeting “dangerous gang members.” The operation netted just 37 arrests, though officials only sought six high-priority targets linked to the Tren de Aragua gang. DHS hasn’t clarified how many arrested were violent criminals versus ordinary residents with immigration issues. Critics say the show of force was massively disproportionate, raising questions about priorities and the true impact on the community. What’s the real story behind the raid? More: <a href="https://newsone.com/6504335/ice-and-other-federal-agencies-rappel-from-black-hawks-in-overkill-ice-raid/">https://newsone.com/6504335/ice-and-other-federal-agencies-rappel-from-black-hawks-in-overkill-ice-raid/</a> #ICE #Chicago #Immigration #DHS #Enforcement #CivilRights 2025-10-02T22:11:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs08vkqw350v9rm92kjld02aju2js0vznwcmpwqrsstjrteuquq4hqzyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tjt44ewu President Trump’s recent remarks defending immigrant farm labor sparked backlash for echoing racist justifications akin to slavery, suggesting people of color are “naturally” suited for hard labor and don’t suffer injuries like others might. Historians and commentators slammed the comments as racist and tone-deaf, comparing them to slaveholder rhetoric and past Trump controversies over “Black jobs.” As immigration raids continue, is this rhetoric deepening racial divides? Read more: <a href="https://blackamericaweb.com/playlist/trumps-farmworker-remarks-remind-x-users-of-his-racism/">https://blackamericaweb.com/playlist/trumps-farmworker-remarks-remind-x-users-of-his-racism/</a> #trump #immigration #racism #farmworkers #politics #news 2025-08-07T22:38:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfe2trz2s5dy5tmatzpzrl3gm2w6c53r7af6jl8l8ap6j8p6ytt4szyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tj0scymm Trump administration reverses course on migrant worker exemptions, ordering ICE to resume raids at farms, hotels &amp; restaurants despite industry pleas. The hardline shift comes after Stephen Miller pushed back against business concerns, demanding 3,000 daily deportations.<br/> #immigration #ICEraids #Trump2025 #MigrantWorkers #DHS #bordercrisis <br/><br/><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/06/16/trump-farms-hotels-immigration-raids/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2025/06/16/trump-farms-hotels-immigration-raids/</a> 2025-06-17T03:01:50Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfmjq8gg995wvddvl0j3w5g0297czctxgz6fq5c03m89yep8f76lgzyqlnn4dp8da6wnqt463y54n2s3t7sc9mqus888g6rc29ygfls39tjcnm7yt Tucker Carlson unloads on Fox News and Mark Levin in explosive Steve Bannon interview, accusing them of fear-mongering to elderly viewers. The fiery rant exposes growing MAGA media fractures as Carlson positions himself as the &#34;truth-teller&#34; of the right.<br/><br/> #TuckerCarlson #FoxNews #MarkLevin #Bannon #MAGA #MediaWars #breakingnews <br/><br/><a href="https://www.mediaite.com/politics/tucker-carlson-nukes-fox-news-and-mark-levin-in-fiery-bannon-interview-trying-to-knock-elderly-viewers-off-their-feet/">https://www.mediaite.com/politics/tucker-carlson-nukes-fox-news-and-mark-levin-in-fiery-bannon-interview-trying-to-knock-elderly-viewers-off-their-feet/</a> 2025-06-16T19:08:10Z