Jenny E. Balisle
@jennyebalisle.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary artist, advocate, educator, writer, & curator. Copyright 2016-2025 by Jenny E. Balisle. All rights reserved. Copying prohibited.
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A win! A South Los Angeles tow truck driver has been found not guilty of federal charges after being accused of towing a government vehicle used by ICE during an immigration arrest earlier this year.
Man accused of towing ICE SUV during LA immigration operation found not guilty
A Los Angeles tow truck driver accused of towing a federal SUV during an immigration enforcement operation was found not guilty by a federal jury Friday. Bobby Nuñez, 33, was arrested and charged with...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A win! A South Los Angeles tow truck driver has been found not guilty of federal charges after being accused of towing a government vehicle used by ICE during an immigration arrest earlier this year.
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🧑🌾 SPOTTED in Jackson County, Wisconsin…
December 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🧑🌾 SPOTTED in Jackson County, Wisconsin…
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Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
December 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Caring is an act of resistance in a system that thrives on indifference.
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MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “All I did was step outside as a Somali American citizen, and I got chased by a masked person, assaulted, kidnapped. It was inhumane. If this is what’s happening to a 🇺🇸 citizen on camera, imagine what could happen to your loved ones.”
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"ICE is arresting the worst of the worst."
Everything this administration tells us is a lie.
Everything this administration tells us is a lie.
December 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
"ICE is arresting the worst of the worst."
Everything this administration tells us is a lie.
Everything this administration tells us is a lie.
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The amount you donate, no matter how big or small, means the world to us. We will continue being a champion for the arts with everyone's help!
#GivingTuesday #ContraCosta #ARTSCONTRACOSTA Links:
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December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The amount you donate, no matter how big or small, means the world to us. We will continue being a champion for the arts with everyone's help!
#GivingTuesday #ContraCosta #ARTSCONTRACOSTA Links:
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donate.mazloweb.com/donate/6UBJe...
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#GivingTuesday #ContraCosta #ARTSCONTRACOSTA Links:
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donate.mazloweb.com/donate/6UBJe...
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This Giving Tuesday, ARTSCCC is asking for your assistance to help feed youth ages 12 to 18 at our Youth Arts Connection workshops in Antioch, Brentwood & Pittsburg! The workshops occur during dinner time & just $150 can pay for food for up to 30 kids at one workshop!
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This Giving Tuesday, ARTSCCC is asking for your assistance to help feed youth ages 12 to 18 at our Youth Arts Connection workshops in Antioch, Brentwood & Pittsburg! The workshops occur during dinner time & just $150 can pay for food for up to 30 kids at one workshop!
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happy bday writer Louisa May Alcott, b.1832, Germantown, PA.
"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship."
“I like good strong words that mean something…”
“I ask not for any crown
But that which all may win;
Nor try to conquer any world
Except the one within.”
"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship."
“I like good strong words that mean something…”
“I ask not for any crown
But that which all may win;
Nor try to conquer any world
Except the one within.”
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
happy bday writer Louisa May Alcott, b.1832, Germantown, PA.
"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship."
“I like good strong words that mean something…”
“I ask not for any crown
But that which all may win;
Nor try to conquer any world
Except the one within.”
"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship."
“I like good strong words that mean something…”
“I ask not for any crown
But that which all may win;
Nor try to conquer any world
Except the one within.”
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The redwoods don’t burn, they remember. Every leaf a secret the forest never told.
November 9, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The redwoods don’t burn, they remember. Every leaf a secret the forest never told.
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Republicans aren’t bullshitting anyone
October 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Republicans aren’t bullshitting anyone
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Subsidy cliff triggers 97% sticker-shock. #econsky
Covered California this week will alert ACA enrollees that 2026 premiums could jump without extended subsidies, with average hikes near 97% and coverage at risk.
Californians may get a price shock this week on health insurance
Covered California this week will alert ACA enrollees that 2026 premiums could jump without extended subsidies, with average hikes near 97% and coverage at risk.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Subsidy cliff triggers 97% sticker-shock. #econsky
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NOBEL rewards democracy over authoritarianism
October 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
NOBEL rewards democracy over authoritarianism
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The ICE stories in this Reddit thread should shake every American, regardless of party, to their core. We no longer have a Constitution. This is fascism, pure and simple.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The ICE stories in this Reddit thread should shake every American, regardless of party, to their core. We no longer have a Constitution. This is fascism, pure and simple.
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CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
October 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.
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Let’s be clear: Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans forced a government shutdown tonight.
Rather than address the health care crisis that they created just earlier this year, they refuse to come to the table and do their jobs.
What happened to the art of the deal?
Rather than address the health care crisis that they created just earlier this year, they refuse to come to the table and do their jobs.
What happened to the art of the deal?
October 1, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Let’s be clear: Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans forced a government shutdown tonight.
Rather than address the health care crisis that they created just earlier this year, they refuse to come to the table and do their jobs.
What happened to the art of the deal?
Rather than address the health care crisis that they created just earlier this year, they refuse to come to the table and do their jobs.
What happened to the art of the deal?
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STEWART: “Comedy doesn’t change the world, but it’s a bellwether— we’re the banana peel in the coal mine… authoritarians are the threat to comedy, music, art, thought… progress.”
Nailed it.
Nailed it.
September 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
STEWART: “Comedy doesn’t change the world, but it’s a bellwether— we’re the banana peel in the coal mine… authoritarians are the threat to comedy, music, art, thought… progress.”
Nailed it.
Nailed it.
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September 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Arts Advocacy Alert: Take a few moments to let our leaders know how to best distribute funds .
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UC-Berkeley gives Trump administration 160 names “related” to anti-semitism, mostly for voicing support for Palestinians. Judith Butler is among them, she calls this “McCarthyism” UC Berkeley gives Trump administration 160 names in antisemitism probe
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UC Berkeley gives Trump administration 160 names in antisemitism probe
UC Berkeley gave the Trump administration the names of 160 students, faculty and staff and info about their “potential connection to reports of alleged antisemitism” — sparking due-process...
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September 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
UC-Berkeley gives Trump administration 160 names “related” to anti-semitism, mostly for voicing support for Palestinians. Judith Butler is among them, she calls this “McCarthyism” UC Berkeley gives Trump administration 160 names in antisemitism probe
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"A 73-year old East Bay grandmother, Harjit Kaur, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials during a routine check-in this week."
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ICE detains East Bay grandmother, 73, with health issues, no criminal history
Contra Costa Indivisible is rallying in El Sobrante at 5 p.m. today to call for the release of Harjit Kaur, who has been held since Monday.
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September 13, 2025 at 2:04 AM
"A 73-year old East Bay grandmother, Harjit Kaur, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials during a routine check-in this week."
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Cartoon Tuesday: “Supreme Shame”
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For full look at the case, here’s the newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
Cartoon Tuesday: “Supreme Shame”
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For full look at the case, here’s the newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
September 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Cartoon Tuesday: “Supreme Shame”
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For full look at the case, here’s the newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
Cartoon Tuesday: “Supreme Shame”
By @knecessary.bsky.social
For full look at the case, here’s the newsletter: open.substack.com/pub/davidpep...
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September 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM