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PWard
@pishaward.bsky.social
Lebanese-American writer and artist.

Read about my new YA novel MERCY here: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/patricia-ward/mercy-9/

www.patriciasarrafianward.com
https://www.facebook.com/patriciasarrafianward/
this is crushing. The evil in the people carrying out these orders. May they rot in their own guilt and despair.
ICE detained Arlit Maria Martinez on her way to work. 2 days later, her 15 yo son died of cancer. They wouldn't let her out to say goodbye. The family had planned to move back to Mexico prior to the cancer diagnosis but stayed for his treatment. Now, Mr Martinez has lost his wife to ICE & his son.
Teen dies of cancer days after mother arrested by ICE: ‘She’s never gonna see him’
The mother's family pleaded with federal officers for her release from custody to say her final goodbyes to her son, but their requests went unanswered.
www.wsaz.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Abolish ICE
This is 10th-grader Arnoldo Bazan.

A citizen.

Immigration agents grabbed him and put him in a chokehold.

"We're from the United States bro!' he screamed.

Agents took and sold his phone

And when he finally got home hours later, his shirt was ripped, he neck had angry, red welts, and he sobbed.
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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A masterclass on Lebanese politics and history by one of the most knowledgable and politically principled Lebanese writers I know @ayoub.bsky.social. If you want to learn more about Lebanon reach out nd sign up.
Starting next Saturday! There are a couple more places available as two people have decided to do the next sessions (estimated start date in March)

Contact: [email protected]
A few words on the upcoming masterclass that I’m giving on Lebanese politics and history open.substack.com/pub/eliaayou...
January 10, 2026 at 12:52 PM
@welch.senate.gov unforgivable at this point. just such a pitiful showing. And yes I am a constituent.
7 Democrats just voted today to confirm a Trump judicial nominee who refused to say what happened on January 6 or answer who won the 2020 election:

Durbin
Hassan
Kaine
King
Klobuchar
Shaheen
Welch
January 10, 2026 at 2:54 AM
I feel like I haven’t even been properly lied to about the purposes of this war
January 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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This 2018 essay by Sasha Hemon has never left me.

lithub.com/fascism-is-n...
June 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Christ on a bike, this is brilliant.
And disgustingly historically accurate. 10/10
December 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
And then everyone around him when he took questions saying not a word. What a repulsive crowd. All worthless. To think they have families, pets, friends who love them, that they smile and have good days and all. Grotesque.
Trump on Minnesota's Somali community: "They contribute nothing. I don't want them in our country, I'll be honest with you."
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
🥹 what a beautiful thing
November 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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i just sent this email to @ezraklein.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
absolutely shattering
🚨BREAKING: ISRAEL ASSASSINATES AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT ANAS AL-SHARIF

Israel also killed Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Quraqa and wounded Al-Kawthar correspondent Mohammed Subh in a strike on Al Jazeera’s tent at the Al-Shifa Medical Complex.
August 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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🚨BREAKING: ISRAEL ASSASSINATES AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT ANAS AL-SHARIF

Israel also killed Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Quraqa and wounded Al-Kawthar correspondent Mohammed Subh in a strike on Al Jazeera’s tent at the Al-Shifa Medical Complex.
August 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
@sanders.senate.gov @welch.senate.gov @balint.house.gov Freedom Flotilla boat Handala has been boarded, cameras now off and audio is on a loop. These are international waters. When will Israeli impunity finally end???? #stopthegenocide
July 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Audio on Handala is on a loop and cameras are off, after Isr boarded. #Handala #FreedomFlotilla #Stopthegenocide
July 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Track Handala here. Isr vessels approaching. Keep your feed open and bear witness. Go to Freedom Flotilla website and sign petition and send emails to all the govts. Takes less than a minute no excuses. www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4hF...
HANDALA SHİP LİVE
YouTube video by Freedom Flotilla Coalition
www.youtube.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Please share this and take action in whatever way you are able.
July 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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F- Israel and f- anyone who still defends this monstrous regime

"Twelve-year-old Rahaf Ayad is so malnourished she can barely speak. Her hair is falling out. Her ribs protrude. She can hardly move her limbs. She blinks slowly, her eyelids heavy."

www.972mag.com/gazan-childr...
The Gazan children starving under Israeli siege
With over 70,000 children hospitalized for malnutrition, Israel's blockade has Gazan parents watch helplessly as their children waste away.
www.972mag.com
May 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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A report from the scene of a horrifying kidnapping on the streets of Worcester, MA today by @billshaner.bsky.social www.welcometohellworld.com/they-dont-ne...
They don't need a warrant
A federal kidnapping in Worcester
www.welcometohellworld.com
May 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I can't imagine the excruciating pain of being far from my family unable to help them. Please donate and share.
I’m watching my family die in front of me, and I can’t do anything… while the world keeps moving like we don’t exist.
Famine is already there, everything basic is very expensive, and 11 people are facing the risk of starvation and death together. Please don’t wait until they disappear.
Donate, share, speak. Help my family fight this hunger before it swallows them 💔
April 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Corey Booker voted this afternoon to keep sending bombs to Israel, which is much, much more meaningful and important than a speech about values, even if it did last 25 hours.
April 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM