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Vanessa Cardenas @vcardenas.bsky.social · 13h

I’m proud to announce that @americasvoice.bsky.social is partnering with Remezcla Media Group and leading Latino outlets to bring trusted Spanish-language content on immigration.

Together, we’ll share real facts and a vision for a better way forward for immigrants and America.

Leading Hispanic Newspapers and America’s Voice Partner on Content for Spanish Readers in the U.S. - La Opinión

La Opinión, El Diario, and La Raza partner with leading nonpartisan organization to offer essential information and analysis on immigration in Spanish

laopinion.com

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 2d

@lataco.bsky.social first began as a blog documenting local Mexican cuisine. Now, it’s an essential reporting powerhouse to the city as Trump’s mass deportation plot unfolds.

Check out the latest from our friends at Reveal: tinyurl.com/4cm2bsdr

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 3d

I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win

Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 3d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 5d

Gov. Newsom today praised UC leaders for their dealings with Trump & implied he doesn't trust the University of Southern California -- among the most Trump-compliant major campuses -- will "do the right thing" in response to Trump unless he pressures it www.latimes.com/california/s...

Newsom chides USC to 'do the right thing' for academic freedom and resist Trump compact

Gov. Newsom on Friday again waded into the controversy surrounding President Trump's higher education compact, which has roiled USC since being extended to the university.

www.latimes.com

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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 5d

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How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More - Consumer Reports

AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.

www.consumerreports.org

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Jazmine Ulloa @jazmineulloa.bsky.social · 9d

As immigration agents have escalated their tactics, US citizens, many of them Latino men, have been stopped and in some cases taken into custody by law enforcement officers. Allison, Jenny and I took a closer look at the encounters. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/u...

‘I’m From Here!’: U.S. Citizens Are Ending Up in Trump’s Dragnet

www.nytimes.com

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 11d

As of this week, every public university in California is under investigation from the Trump administration for alleged antisemitism www.latimes.com/california/s...

Cal State universities now target of antisemitism probe by Trump administration

The Trump administration has launched a systemwide investigation into allegations of antisemitism at California State University and has started issuing subpoenas for employees' contact information.

www.latimes.com

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 14d

If you were concerned about Kimmel, here's another for you…

Journalist Mario Guevara has been detained for 100+ days, ironically arrested as he reported on a "No Kings" protest.

The Trump-Vance admin just issued an order of final removal, to send him to El Salvador—where he fled from 21 years ago.

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Corinne Blalock @corinneblalock.bsky.social · 16d

they’re putting Kimmel back on the air. I would now like to see the same amount of outrage for the firing of professors for their statements

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 16d

As @dandrezner.bsky.social notes, we must highlight where Trump's authoritarianism is failing, too.

"Civil resistance works. Combined with the inevitable economic downturn, it is what will bring his regime crashing down to Earth."

(cites my piece on this)
danieldrezner.substack.com/p/the-weakne...

The Weakness and Incompetence of American Authoritarianism

And why it needs to be continually highlighted.

danieldrezner.substack.com

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Richard Ferro, MD @richferro.com · 18d

Used @skylight.social recently and was really happy to see Latinsky Clips make an appearance!

Great way to catch up on the latest news for the Latine community, including @lataco.bsky.social’s daily coverage of the ICE raids in Los Angeles.

Thanks, @buildwithtori.com!

Video on Skylight Social from LA TACO covering the ICE Raids in Los Angeles, hosted by Memo Torres

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Laura Sell @laurasell.bsky.social · 19d

"More professors in the United States have been fired for controversial views in the past week than any other week in all of American history."
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/colu...

Censorship Is the Authoritarian’s Dream

The right to free expression must include the right to say horrible and evil things.

www.insidehighered.com

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 20d

DAILY MEMO: Federal Agents Have Now Killed 18 People ~ @eltragon.bsky.social

If you appreciate reporting like this, please consider becoming a monthly or yearly member of L.A. TACO or donating to our fundraiser so we can continue to bring you this vital information.

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 21d

DAILY MEMO: Rapid Responders Foil ICE Raid Again at The Same Car Wash Targeted a Third Time This Week
@eltragon.bsky.social

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Joey Fishkin @fishkin.bsky.social · 22d

I'd like to commend the lawyers who wrote this complaint on behalf of the professors and employees of the University of California against the Trump administration.

It's a sober legal document with strong claims, but also, this is a fight for public opinion, and this reads like the writers know it.

AAUP-UC-Trump Lawsuit -- Uploaded by Jaweed Kaleem of the Los Angeles Times

www.documentcloud.org

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Nikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · 24d

INSIDE STEPHEN MILLER’S REIGN OF TERROR

My first print mag feature with the wonderful @swin24.bsky.social and @andrewperez.bsky.social

www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Inside Stephen Miller's Reign of Terror

Everything you loathe or love about Donald Trump’s America, you hate or cherish about Stephen Miller’s republic of fear.

www.rollingstone.com

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 22d

DAILY MEMO: Car Wash Workers With Legal Status Have Their Papers Thrown Out by Agents Who Arrest First, Verify Later

Reminder that you can find more links and stories not included in this video in the article version of this video on LATACO.com

@eltragon.bsky.social

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Veena Dubal @veenadubal.bsky.social · 23d

Wall-to-Wall UC labor union rally tomorrow in front of the UC Regents meeting. Our message to Trump: Hands off our UC!!

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 24d

Reporters on the ground in Chicago are screaming to be heard over the false narrative that Pritzker defeated Trump there. PLEASE listen to them.

Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 24d

Legacy media and cable news reduced Trump's aggression against Chicago to a question of whether troops would be sent immediately. When he said he was taking his fascist military spectacle elsewhere, those media players declared the situation over—while waves of federal agents attack our neighbors.

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 24d

Legacy media and cable news reduced Trump's aggression against Chicago to a question of whether troops would be sent immediately. When he said he was taking his fascist military spectacle elsewhere, those media players declared the situation over—while waves of federal agents attack our neighbors.

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Emily Pitts Donahoe @empittsdonahoe.bsky.social · 28d

I overlapped with the instructor, Melissa, as grad students in Notre Dame's English department. One of her former ND colleagues has started a GoFundMe for her: gofund.me/3f5b12078

Donate to Help Support Our Children's Literature Colleague, organized by Angel Matos

Recently, our colleague Melissa McCoul was fired from her position as a S… Angel Matos needs your support for Help Support Our Children's Literature Colleague

gofund.me

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L.A. TACO @lataco.bsky.social · 28d

DAILY MEMO: Agents Draw Guns on a Pregnant Woman at Mariscos Restaurant and More

lataco.com/daily-memo-s...

@eltragon.bsky.social

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Gregory A. Hargreaves @bordergroves.bsky.social · 29d

History majors have lower unemployment than computer science majors.

Folks with humanities graduate degrees are more sought after by corporate recruiters than those with MBAs.

Study history! Get a job!

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Nathan Ellstrand @nellstra.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hi all,

I rarely do this, but I'm posting that I'm back on the academic job market.

As a Californian, my partner and I are trying to stay on the West Coast. Any leads for jobs in History, American Studies, Cultural Studies, etc. in the Western U.S. are greatly appreciated!

Sincerely,

Nathan

Nathan Ellstrand @nellstra.bsky.social · Nov 9

Hello!

I am Nathan Ellstrand, a historian of transnational politics and religion between the United States and Latin America during the twentieth century. I am passionate about social justice and education.

Learn more about me and my work here:

nathanellstrand.com

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · Aug 29

Journalist Rubén Salazar, killed 55 years ago today:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAxL...

Laura Lucio Reporting on Rubén Salazar

YouTube video by NAHJVideos

www.youtube.com

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