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Prism @prismreports.org · 7d

There's still time to RSVP for next Tuesday's Killing The Story event — join us to hear from @laubast.bsky.social, @sanasaeed.bsky.social, @abdallahfayyad.bsky.social, Eman Mohammed, & Aline Batarseh about the treatment of Palestinian voices & stories in American media. https://bit.ly/42kmHoD

Killing the Story: Journalists speak on Palestine in U.S. newsrooms

Hear from journalists and media professionals on their experiences while attempting to cover the genocide in Palestine.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 10d

Forming a Union: A Guide for Immigrant Workers
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Forming a Union: A Guide for Immigrant Workers - Documented

Discover how unions can protect immigrant workers' rights and improve working conditions. Learn about forming a union and the support available.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 11d

The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections.
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Uber-Backed Group Opposes Bill to Protect Drivers From Unfair Deactivations - Documented

The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections.

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Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · 11d

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The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections

The bill would prohibit Uber and Lyft from deactivating drivers without just cause

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Uber-Backed Group Opposes Bill to Protect Drivers From Unfair Deactivations - Documented

The Uber Funded Independent Drivers Guild is at odds with the New York Taxi Workers Alliance over proposed driver protections.

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National Press Foundation @nationalpress.bsky.social · 19d

Congrats to the 30 journalists covering 25 states chosen for NPF's "Federal Action, Local Impact" Journalism Fellowship to be held in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7-9! https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-30-journalists-for-2025-federal-action-local-impact-journalism-fellowship/

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 23d

Happening now: Dozens of New Yorkers, including faith leaders, doctors, and elected officials are at 26 Federal Plaza protesting ICE.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 23d

‘ICE Out of NY’: Dozens arrested at Federal Plaza as fight over ICE escalates
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'ICE Out of NY': Dozens Arrested at Federal Plaza as Fight Over ICE Escalates

The arrests came a day after Judge Lewis A. Kaplan extended court oversight of the detention facility’s conditions.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 23d

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'ICE Out of NY': Dozens Arrested at Federal Plaza as Fight Over ICE Escalates

The arrests came a day after Judge Lewis A. Kaplan extended court oversight of the detention facility’s conditions.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 23d

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 23d

HAPPENING NOW: 11 lawmakers have been arrested by DHS on the tenth floor of 26 Federal Plaza after trying to gain access for over an hour.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 23d

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 23d

Before being arrested, NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social spoke about why he came to protest today at 26 Federal Plaza:

"We are subjecting [immigrants] to violence and terror and then holding them behind the doors of this duct taped, wire-tied building."

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 23d

HAPPENING NOW: 11 lawmakers have been arrested by DHS on the tenth floor of 26 Federal Plaza after trying to gain access for over an hour.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 23d

Before being arrested, NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social spoke about why he came to protest today at 26 Federal Plaza:

"We are subjecting [immigrants] to violence and terror and then holding them behind the doors of this duct taped, wire-tied building."

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · 25d

Mayoral front-runner Assemblymember @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social joined striking workers in a show of solidarity at their Bronx picket line on Monday. The only mayoral candidate visiting that morning, Mamdani vowed to continue to fight alongside the workers.

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Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · 26d

@workingfamilies.org @socialists.nyc @bdlimm.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @sidneyhillman.bsky.social @alexhan.bsky.social

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Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · 26d

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Mayoral front-runner @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
showed solidarity with striking workers in the Bronx on Monday, demanding fair wages and overtime pay.

“After today, he really inspired me to vote for him,” a worker told @documentedny.bsky.social
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Zohran Mamdani Joins Striking Workers on the Picket Line

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral front-runner, shows solidarity with striking pharmaceutical workers in the Bronx, advocating for fair wages and overtime pay.

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Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · 26d

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Mayoral front-runner @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
showed solidarity with striking workers in the Bronx on Monday, demanding fair wages and overtime pay.

“After today, he really inspired me to vote for him,” a worker told @documentedny.bsky.social
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Zohran Mamdani Joins Striking Workers on the Picket Line

Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral front-runner, shows solidarity with striking pharmaceutical workers in the Bronx, advocating for fair wages and overtime pay.

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Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · 29d

Honored that @rbreich.bsky.social shared my story highlighting the plight of undocumented ground zero workers

They deserve to be given a pathway to citizenship.

Instead they are living in fear of deportation

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thousands of undocumented immigrant workers helped rebuild New York City in the wake of 9/11.

24 years later, they're at risk of deportation as they still struggle with chronic health issues.

A pathway to citizenship is the least these workers deserve. documentedny.com/2025/09/11/u...

They Helped Rebuild After 9/11. Now They Live in Fear of Deportation.

Nearly 25 years after clearing rubble at ground zero, undocumented workers could gain a pathway to citizenship with a bill from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being reintroduced today.

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Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · 29d

Honored that @rbreich.bsky.social shared my story highlighting the plight of undocumented ground zero workers

They deserve to be given a pathway to citizenship.

Instead they are living in fear of deportation

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thousands of undocumented immigrant workers helped rebuild New York City in the wake of 9/11.

24 years later, they're at risk of deportation as they still struggle with chronic health issues.

A pathway to citizenship is the least these workers deserve. documentedny.com/2025/09/11/u...

They Helped Rebuild After 9/11. Now They Live in Fear of Deportation.

Nearly 25 years after clearing rubble at ground zero, undocumented workers could gain a pathway to citizenship with a bill from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being reintroduced today.

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Documented @documentedny.bsky.social · Sep 11

The 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act, reintroduced today by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, @aoc.bsky.social, would provide undocumented 9/11 workers with a pathway to citizenship.
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Rep. AOC’s Legislation Would Grant Citizenship to Undocumented 9/11 Clean-Up Workers

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BrownIsBeautiful @tbuck501.bsky.social · Sep 11

It’s hard to believe it’s been 24 years today. And still the survivors and responders suffer. They shouldn’t have to also live in fear of the actions of this regime.
#September11 #immigrants

Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · Sep 11

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They Helped Rebuild After #September11, Now They Live in Fear of Deportation

Undocumented clean-up workers at ground zero could gain citizenship with a bill from @aoc.bsky.social being reintroduced today

My latest for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/09/11/u...

They Helped Rebuild After 9/11. Now They Live in Fear of Deportation.

Nearly 25 years after clearing rubble at ground zero, undocumented workers could gain a pathway to citizenship with a bill from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being reintroduced today.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · Sep 11

Undoc “first responders and volunteers risked their lives to help our city rebuild during one of our nation’s darkest days,” said Rep. @aoc.bsky.social. “Yet, our country has virtually abandoned them as they struggle w/the health impact of asbestos exposures and other related trauma and injury.”

Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · Sep 11

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They Helped Rebuild After #September11, Now They Live in Fear of Deportation

Undocumented clean-up workers at ground zero could gain citizenship with a bill from @aoc.bsky.social being reintroduced today

My latest for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/09/11/u...

They Helped Rebuild After 9/11. Now They Live in Fear of Deportation.

Nearly 25 years after clearing rubble at ground zero, undocumented workers could gain a pathway to citizenship with a bill from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being reintroduced today.

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iAmerica @iamerica.org · Sep 11

Every day, immigrants help keep America running. Like those who rebuilt after 9/11, they deserve protection—not fear of deportation.

“This administration is bringing back all the trauma I experienced after 9/11... I can be detained and deported.” #NeverForget
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They Helped Rebuild After 9/11. Now They Live in Fear of Deportation.

Nearly 25 years after clearing rubble at ground zero, undocumented workers could gain a pathway to citizenship with a bill from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being reintroduced today.

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Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · Sep 11

Scoop 🚨

They Helped Rebuild After #September11, Now They Live in Fear of Deportation

Undocumented clean-up workers at ground zero could gain citizenship with a bill from @aoc.bsky.social being reintroduced today

My latest for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/09/11/u...

They Helped Rebuild After 9/11. Now They Live in Fear of Deportation.

Nearly 25 years after clearing rubble at ground zero, undocumented workers could gain a pathway to citizenship with a bill from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being reintroduced today.

documentedny.com

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Amir Khafagy @amirkhafagy.bsky.social · Sep 11

Scoop 🚨

They Helped Rebuild After #September11, Now They Live in Fear of Deportation

Undocumented clean-up workers at ground zero could gain citizenship with a bill from @aoc.bsky.social being reintroduced today

My latest for @documentedny.bsky.social
documentedny.com/2025/09/11/u...

They Helped Rebuild After 9/11. Now They Live in Fear of Deportation.

Nearly 25 years after clearing rubble at ground zero, undocumented workers could gain a pathway to citizenship with a bill from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez being reintroduced today.

documentedny.com

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