I refuse to let hopelessness prevail. This may just be one essay, by a lawyer few have heard of, in a newsletter read by a fraction of the public. But I will not stay silent.

Will you?
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/i-re...

Let's talk about what's outrageous.

🚨 Breaking: WGN Video Producer arrested for doing what she does — in Lincoln Square. 1/2

George was just trying to get to work.

ICE pepper-sprayed him, dragged him from his car, locked him in a detention center, and placed him on suicide watch. He even missed his young daughter’s birthday in the process.

This man is a veteran and American citizen. Don't look away.

For years, it has been a cliché to call his various awful behaviors and decisions “shocking, but not surprising.” Can we still feel shock? We need to.

Today's Morning Shots from @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/insidious-...

From National Geographic Documentary Films comes LOVE + WAR — the powerful story of Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario, who’s risked everything to capture the truth of war. Don’t miss this extraordinary film.
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It's because we love America that we are anti fascism. He gets so confused. 🙄

Each week, The Contrarian selects undaunted individuals working to defend democracy

This week's spotlight: Jane Goodall

“Goodall’s impactful life should inspire and energize us in the fight for democracy—but as do so many others who are finding their role”

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

So deserving. Congratulations to an incredible thinkpeace "girl"-- she doesn't just think peace, she creates it and shares it. 🕊️
#thinkit.createit.shareit
#nobelpeaceprize

Join us at a free performance of Queens Girl: Black Girl in the Green Mountains, July 31 or August 1 at 7:30pm. Message for ticket info #counterculture #farout

Please listen. It matters.

"use creative tactics, stay active for long periods of time, and retain public support by eschewing violence even when facing government repression..."

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The Trump administration is apparently secretly targeting Middle Eastern students across the country. ICE is virtually deeming students ‘illegal’ with a push of a button. @premthakker.bsky.social reports.

Read the full article here: zeteo.com/p/ice-manual...

“America is spinning quickly in the direction of Hungarian populism, Hungarian politics, and Hungarian justice. But that means Hungarian stagnation, Hungarian corruption, and Hungarian poverty lie in our future too,” @anneapplebaum.bsky.social warns. theatln.tc/yK2nzSbM

"How tyranny engages with history: crafting a mythic golden age that 'they' 'stole' from 'us.' Totalitarians know how to tell a good story with friends and enemies, heroes and villains." Don't look now, but...

@tlecaque.bsky.social on Trump's propaganda push: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-big-...