An exchange on Twitter: “The Law is Unjust…the Law is Morally Wrong…Break the Fucking Law”
This tweet on the page of Shaun King was originally posted by J L Tierney. “The people who sheltered Jews in hidden rooms and attics and basements during the Holocaust were breaking the law. The people who smuggled 7,000 Jews out of Denmark were breaking the law. Schindler was breaking the law. The Underground Railroad […]
Meryl Streep: You Have to Speak Up, Stand Up, Act Up Against the Armies of Brownshirts
Transcript of Meryl Streep’s speech to the Human Rights Campaign, February 11, New York City. Streep was introduced by documentarian Ken Burns First of all, I do like football. Let me just make that clear. I gave seven years, seven of my youngest, prettiest years to being a cheerleader for football, basketball and wrestling. I […]
Hundreds of Immigrants Arrested in I.C.E. Raids Across Country
February 12 United States immigration authorities conducted raids in at least six states this week that resulted in the arrests of hundreds of undocumented immigrants. According to the Washington Post on Saturday, officials said the raids targeted undocumented individuals with criminal records, but that some people without records were also detained. The raids occurred at […]
Austin Tx, Feb 11 – Hundreds Protest I.C.E. Raids, Take Over Street
Hundreds of people flooded a busy intersection in North Austin to demand an end to I.C.E. raids.
Rally to Tell Trump and Netanyahu: No Wall, No Ban, No Building on Stolen Land
February 12 – In the midst of beautiful, building resistance disrupting agendas of racism, bigotry, and Islamophobia, the White House announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be coming to DC to meet with Trump on February 15. We can expect that this meeting will result in an even more open US support for […]
The Rock, Misty Copeland, and Steph Curry Slam Under Armour CEO’s Trump Comments
Jim Dalrymple II Athletic clothier Under Armour is facing a barrage of criticism from three of the highest profile celebrities it sponsors after the company’s CEO praised President Trump. Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank on Tuesday referred to Trump as “a real asset for the country” and lauded his plans “make bold decisions and be really decisive.” […]