Amanda Zamora
@amzam.bsky.social
Founder of Agencia Media. Founding publisher of The 19th*, co-founder Latino Media Consortium. Building capacity for community-first media. Co-creating narratives that heal, inform and empower. Let’s get to work: thisisagencia.com.
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The U.S. government is trying to deport Ohio children’s hospital chaplain Ayman Soliman, alleging tenuous connections to terrorism. If DHS succeeds, experts say it could hand the Trump admin. a “sledgehammer” to use on mass deportations.
➡️ Read the full story: www.propublica.org/article/ayma...
➡️ Read the full story: www.propublica.org/article/ayma...
September 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The U.S. government is trying to deport Ohio children’s hospital chaplain Ayman Soliman, alleging tenuous connections to terrorism. If DHS succeeds, experts say it could hand the Trump admin. a “sledgehammer” to use on mass deportations.
➡️ Read the full story: www.propublica.org/article/ayma...
➡️ Read the full story: www.propublica.org/article/ayma...
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A social media user—wrongly accused of posting negatively about Charlie Kirk—was suspended from his job alongside a tidal wave of threatening messages and phone calls, sending his mother and sister fleeing from their home.
trib.al/pOclcrP
trib.al/pOclcrP
September 15, 2025 at 11:26 PM
A social media user—wrongly accused of posting negatively about Charlie Kirk—was suspended from his job alongside a tidal wave of threatening messages and phone calls, sending his mother and sister fleeing from their home.
trib.al/pOclcrP
trib.al/pOclcrP
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“Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first woman to lead the celebration of the 215th anniversary of Mexican Independence.” www.nbclosangeles.com/news/nationa...
First woman president to lead Mexico’s historic 'El Grito' celebration
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first female to lead the celebration of the 215th anniversary of Mexican Independence.
www.nbclosangeles.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:44 AM
“Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first woman to lead the celebration of the 215th anniversary of Mexican Independence.” www.nbclosangeles.com/news/nationa...
There is an entire dissertation's worth of contortionist rationale contained in this email. The decline of wapo is so sad. www.instagram.com/p/DOoA1x6DlO...
September 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
There is an entire dissertation's worth of contortionist rationale contained in this email. The decline of wapo is so sad. www.instagram.com/p/DOoA1x6DlO...
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Bad Bunny, one of the biggest musical artists in the world, said he avoided the US in his tour because he thought ICE would set up ouside his shows.
Bad Bunny Says He Didn’t Include U.S. in Tour Dates Due to Fear of ICE Raids
Bad Bunny explained that he left the United States off his tour itinerary for fear that ICE 'could be outside [my concert].'
variety.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Bad Bunny, one of the biggest musical artists in the world, said he avoided the US in his tour because he thought ICE would set up ouside his shows.
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Sotomayor on the impact: "The Government, and now the concurrence, has all but declared that all Latinos, U. S. citizens or not, who work low wage jobs are fair game to be seized at any time, taken away from work, and held until they provide proof of their legal status to the agents’ satisfaction."
September 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Sotomayor on the impact: "The Government, and now the concurrence, has all but declared that all Latinos, U. S. citizens or not, who work low wage jobs are fair game to be seized at any time, taken away from work, and held until they provide proof of their legal status to the agents’ satisfaction."
“My mom lives paycheck to paycheck and if the AC breaks down in the summer and you can’t afford to fix it, you will die here. My dad proves that.” how energy poverty is leading to more climate-related deaths: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘It happened so fast’: the shocking reality of indoor heat deaths in Arizona
Heat deaths could surge in the state as energy poverty linked to Trump’s energy and trade policies burns
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“My mom lives paycheck to paycheck and if the AC breaks down in the summer and you can’t afford to fix it, you will die here. My dad proves that.” how energy poverty is leading to more climate-related deaths: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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BREAKING: Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has sent the Texas National Guard to Great Lakes Naval Base outside Chicago, awaiting orders to deploy to Chicago.
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
BREAKING: Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has sent the Texas National Guard to Great Lakes Naval Base outside Chicago, awaiting orders to deploy to Chicago.
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
Funny, there wasn't any place to explain that other meant, "you've completely lost your moral compass and role in upholding a functional democracy"
September 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Funny, there wasn't any place to explain that other meant, "you've completely lost your moral compass and role in upholding a functional democracy"
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“‘I refuse to sign away my dignity as a duly elected representative just so Republicans can control my movements and monitor me with police escorts,’ Collier said in a statement that called her a ‘political prisoner’ for refusing Republican ‘surveillance protocol.’” www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Texas Democratic legislator to stay in state capitol after refusing law enforcement escort to leave
State Rep. Nicole Collier of Fort Worth on Monday said she will remain locked in the Austin statehouse chamber until the House reconvenes on Wednesday morning.
www.nbcnews.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
“‘I refuse to sign away my dignity as a duly elected representative just so Republicans can control my movements and monitor me with police escorts,’ Collier said in a statement that called her a ‘political prisoner’ for refusing Republican ‘surveillance protocol.’” www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
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“We can’t be political with our content, but they have politicized everything. We need to prove we’re not partisan by following this very partisan directive. What are we supposed to do? It’s like up is down.”
— Longtime Smithsonian worker
— Longtime Smithsonian worker
Two camps forming internally. One wants to lay low and ride out Trump's attacks, the other wants to fight and call out his BS.
“This strategy of ‘don’t respond and don’t make the Smithsonian a target’ is not working,” as one put it. “They are coming for us.” www.huffpost.com/entry/smiths...
“This strategy of ‘don’t respond and don’t make the Smithsonian a target’ is not working,” as one put it. “They are coming for us.” www.huffpost.com/entry/smiths...
'Everyone Is So Scared': Inside The Smithsonian As Trump Attacks Art, History
A culture of fear has taken hold at the prestigious D.C. museums as White House officials “ensure alignment” with Trump’s preferred version of American history.
www.huffpost.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
“We can’t be political with our content, but they have politicized everything. We need to prove we’re not partisan by following this very partisan directive. What are we supposed to do? It’s like up is down.”
— Longtime Smithsonian worker
— Longtime Smithsonian worker
I don't care.
A comprehensive timeline of all the details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship, from the Eras Tour to the Chiefs games to her podcast appearance.
A Complete Timeline of Taylor Swift Dating Travis Kelce
A comprehensive timeline of all the details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship, from the Eras Tour to the Chiefs games to her podcast appearance.
www.thecut.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I don't care.
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Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are some of the most dangerous cities in the country for road rage shootings, a 2024 Trace analysis found. Texas led the country on highway gun violence.
Now, a new state law will increase penalties for shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Read more: thetr.ac/0mPXs
Now, a new state law will increase penalties for shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Read more: thetr.ac/0mPXs
July 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are some of the most dangerous cities in the country for road rage shootings, a 2024 Trace analysis found. Texas led the country on highway gun violence.
Now, a new state law will increase penalties for shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Read more: thetr.ac/0mPXs
Now, a new state law will increase penalties for shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Read more: thetr.ac/0mPXs
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"Five months into its unprecedented dismantling of foreign-aid programs, the Trump administration has given the order to incinerate food instead of sending it to people who need it"
@hana-kiros.bsky.social, on spending $130,000 to burn food worth $800,000
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
@hana-kiros.bsky.social, on spending $130,000 to burn food worth $800,000
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
The Trump Administration Is About to Incinerate 500 Tons of Emergency Food
Federal workers warned for months that the high-energy biscuits would go to waste.
www.theatlantic.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM
"Five months into its unprecedented dismantling of foreign-aid programs, the Trump administration has given the order to incinerate food instead of sending it to people who need it"
@hana-kiros.bsky.social, on spending $130,000 to burn food worth $800,000
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
@hana-kiros.bsky.social, on spending $130,000 to burn food worth $800,000
www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
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Reminder that this is illegal. The IRS has statutory rules that forbid them-except under very specific conditions-from sharing data. The reason is very practical-if people don't trust the IRS they will avoid 'voluntarily' paying taxes. The tax system falls apart otherwise.
NEW: The IRS is building a vast effort to help the Trump Admin deportation apparatus.
A Trump-appointed IRS official objected.
Now he’s out.
& the effort is going forward.
@williamturton.bsky.social, @chrisbing.bsky.social & Avi Shapiro:
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
A Trump-appointed IRS official objected.
Now he’s out.
& the effort is going forward.
@williamturton.bsky.social, @chrisbing.bsky.social & Avi Shapiro:
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
July 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Reminder that this is illegal. The IRS has statutory rules that forbid them-except under very specific conditions-from sharing data. The reason is very practical-if people don't trust the IRS they will avoid 'voluntarily' paying taxes. The tax system falls apart otherwise.
Ominous and depressing.
Here’s the full memo:
July 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Ominous and depressing.
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Texas congressional districts:
Whites 40% population but majority in 60% districts
Hispanics 39% of pop but majority in 18% districts
Blacks 12% of pop but majority in 0% districts
Now Texas re-gerrymandering for 2026 bc Trump says they’re not skewed enough 🤔 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Whites 40% population but majority in 60% districts
Hispanics 39% of pop but majority in 18% districts
Blacks 12% of pop but majority in 0% districts
Now Texas re-gerrymandering for 2026 bc Trump says they’re not skewed enough 🤔 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Texas Republicans have a brazen new plan to block Democrats from retaking the House in 2026
“The partisan effects of the maps are achieved by discriminating against communities of color."
www.motherjones.com
July 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Texas congressional districts:
Whites 40% population but majority in 60% districts
Hispanics 39% of pop but majority in 18% districts
Blacks 12% of pop but majority in 0% districts
Now Texas re-gerrymandering for 2026 bc Trump says they’re not skewed enough 🤔 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Whites 40% population but majority in 60% districts
Hispanics 39% of pop but majority in 18% districts
Blacks 12% of pop but majority in 0% districts
Now Texas re-gerrymandering for 2026 bc Trump says they’re not skewed enough 🤔 www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Hola #nahj25! Don't miss this powerful conversation on authentic leadership. Join us TODAY in Williford C at 4:30p as we work to break through leadership ranks while honoring our Latine identity and values bit.ly/nahj25authen...
July 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Hola #nahj25! Don't miss this powerful conversation on authentic leadership. Join us TODAY in Williford C at 4:30p as we work to break through leadership ranks while honoring our Latine identity and values bit.ly/nahj25authen...
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They’re planning on building a detention center for migrants in the middle of the fetid swamps of Florida.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
June 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
They’re planning on building a detention center for migrants in the middle of the fetid swamps of Florida.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
If you think this is something new, the first internment camp they sent me and my family to in 1942 was a barbed wire prison called Rohwer. It was located in the swamps of Arkansas.
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I'm tracking the far right anti-LGBTIQ activists, Christian Nationalists, White Supremacists, and extremist groups targeting LGBTIQ events during Pride Month.
There are now 90 anti-LGBTIQ incidents mapped — including 29 incidents of vandalism and 6 incidents of anti-LGBTIQ violence or threats.
There are now 90 anti-LGBTIQ incidents mapped — including 29 incidents of vandalism and 6 incidents of anti-LGBTIQ violence or threats.
Far Right Groups Targeting Pride Month - Google My Maps
Tracking the far right anti-LGBTIQ activists, Christian Nationalists, White Supremacists, and violent extremist groups targeting LGBTIQ events during Pride Month.
Incident Report:
https://tinyurl.com...
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June 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I'm tracking the far right anti-LGBTIQ activists, Christian Nationalists, White Supremacists, and extremist groups targeting LGBTIQ events during Pride Month.
There are now 90 anti-LGBTIQ incidents mapped — including 29 incidents of vandalism and 6 incidents of anti-LGBTIQ violence or threats.
There are now 90 anti-LGBTIQ incidents mapped — including 29 incidents of vandalism and 6 incidents of anti-LGBTIQ violence or threats.
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The mayor of Huntington Park had formally directed the police department to enforce laws against ICE concerning unmarked vehicles, visible license plates and required agency identification.
Huntington Park mayor directs police to enforce ICE agents’ self-identification
Huntington Park Mayor Arturo Flores released a statement Saturday, condemning what he called “masked abductions” amid immigration raids across Los Angeles County, and directing police to intervene …
ktla.com
June 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The mayor of Huntington Park had formally directed the police department to enforce laws against ICE concerning unmarked vehicles, visible license plates and required agency identification.
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.@CBS8 in San Diego reports that due to Bishop Michael Pham’s presence in the courtroom, in effect, cases of migrants today were postponed.
June 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
.@CBS8 in San Diego reports that due to Bishop Michael Pham’s presence in the courtroom, in effect, cases of migrants today were postponed.
Seeing lots of posts about Pope Leo mobilizing priests to stand with US immigrants making courthouse appointments. He is not. Three US bishops - including one appointed by Leo - ARE organizing solidarity action at courthouses today, international refugee day.
June 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Seeing lots of posts about Pope Leo mobilizing priests to stand with US immigrants making courthouse appointments. He is not. Three US bishops - including one appointed by Leo - ARE organizing solidarity action at courthouses today, international refugee day.
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A USC professor started a hotline to help folks with immigration-related hearings complete and submit motions to have online/remote hearings instead of in-person hearings.
The number is 888-462-5211.
@annenbergmedia.bsky.social has the full story here ⤵️
www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2025/06/18/u...
The number is 888-462-5211.
@annenbergmedia.bsky.social has the full story here ⤵️
www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2025/06/18/u...
USC Agents of Change establishes hotline to help move immigration hearings online
Since Monday, a group of 15 USC student, alumni and faculty volunteers have already received thousands of calls for help on open immigration cases.
www.uscannenbergmedia.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A USC professor started a hotline to help folks with immigration-related hearings complete and submit motions to have online/remote hearings instead of in-person hearings.
The number is 888-462-5211.
@annenbergmedia.bsky.social has the full story here ⤵️
www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2025/06/18/u...
The number is 888-462-5211.
@annenbergmedia.bsky.social has the full story here ⤵️
www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2025/06/18/u...
🧵 The last few weeks (years?!) news is breaking my brain and my heart. The barrage of headlines and videos about people being harassed, surveilled, detained and/or disappeared is horrifying. But a couple of thoughts for your consideration...
June 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🧵 The last few weeks (years?!) news is breaking my brain and my heart. The barrage of headlines and videos about people being harassed, surveilled, detained and/or disappeared is horrifying. But a couple of thoughts for your consideration...