Ash Peterson
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Ash Peterson
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· Jan 16
A proposed rule would raise wages for disabled workers, @byashpeterson.bsky.social reports. Advocates urge the public to comment by Jan. 17 on a DoL proposal that would put an end to allowing employers to pay disabled workers less than minimum wage.
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A proposed rule would raise wages for disabled workers paid below minimum wage
Advocates urge the public to comment by Jan. 17 on a Department of Labor proposal that would put an end to allowing employers to pay disabled workers less than minimum wage
prismreports.org
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The Southeast Side and Elgin Area Rapid Response teams have also reported immigration agent presence this morning in Hammond, Indiana and West Chicago, Illinois respectively.
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Southeast Side and Elgin Area Rapid Response teams have also reported immigration agent presence this morning in Hammond, Indiana and West Chicago, Illinois respectively.
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Greg Bovino may have moved on to Charlotte, but federal immigration agents maintain a presence in the Chicago area.
Northwest Side Rapid Response has confirmed agents detained at least one person around 9:45 this morning off Kedzie and Wabansia.
Northwest Side Rapid Response has confirmed agents detained at least one person around 9:45 this morning off Kedzie and Wabansia.
November 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Greg Bovino may have moved on to Charlotte, but federal immigration agents maintain a presence in the Chicago area.
Northwest Side Rapid Response has confirmed agents detained at least one person around 9:45 this morning off Kedzie and Wabansia.
Northwest Side Rapid Response has confirmed agents detained at least one person around 9:45 this morning off Kedzie and Wabansia.
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Some context that I think gets lost by calling people here "protesters." Strictly true that they were protesting. But this was neighborhood. Almost all of it was people who came out of their houses and pleaded to stop using gas because there were kids in houses/yards in the blocks off Kedzie.
October 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Some context that I think gets lost by calling people here "protesters." Strictly true that they were protesting. But this was neighborhood. Almost all of it was people who came out of their houses and pleaded to stop using gas because there were kids in houses/yards in the blocks off Kedzie.
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Jesus Christ. DHS has held this guy in the hospital handcuffed to a bed and under constant guard for over a MONTH without ANY warrant or even ANY steps taken towards putting him into the removal system!
![Petitioner’s counsel has requested documentation of a judicial warrant for his arrest, any charging documents, or other authority supporting his detention. See Santiago Decl. ¶¶ 18–20. ICE has provided no response. Id. To date, ICE has not placed Petitioner in removal proceedings, charged him with violating immigration law, set bond, issued a Notice to Appear, or otherwise processed him. See Pet. ¶¶ 16, 49. In Respondent’s Opposition brief, the government states “ICE intends to take further action consistent with the laws prescribed under the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) once Petitioner is released from medical care and it can conduct the examination as [prescribed] in 8 C.F.R § 287.3.” Opp. at 4. Neither Petitioner nor Respondents have provided the Court with information about Petitioner’s citizenship, whether he has violated any law or regulation, or any information that would suggest that Petitioner is a flight risk.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreibpqdfpwwfineikxjjncxeutbyrddhcpswh2etjfk23tbff27ajw4@jpeg)
October 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Jesus Christ. DHS has held this guy in the hospital handcuffed to a bed and under constant guard for over a MONTH without ANY warrant or even ANY steps taken towards putting him into the removal system!
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Lots of questions about living conditions in South Shore following the federal agents militarized raid earlier this week.
This piece provides some historical context and framing around how Venezuelans landed in the predominantly-Black Chicago neighborhood.
thetriibe.com/2025/04/some...
This piece provides some historical context and framing around how Venezuelans landed in the predominantly-Black Chicago neighborhood.
thetriibe.com/2025/04/some...
Some see housing stock and affordability as underlying reasons why migrants landed in Black Chicago neighborhoods • The TRiiBE
As three Black neighborhoods were at the top for permanent migrant housing, residents are looking for all forms of government to put their communities first
thetriibe.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Lots of questions about living conditions in South Shore following the federal agents militarized raid earlier this week.
This piece provides some historical context and framing around how Venezuelans landed in the predominantly-Black Chicago neighborhood.
thetriibe.com/2025/04/some...
This piece provides some historical context and framing around how Venezuelans landed in the predominantly-Black Chicago neighborhood.
thetriibe.com/2025/04/some...
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Breaking: One of the Global Sumud Flotilla ships appears to be being boarded live right now by the Israeli military, with passengers raising their hands. Follow our livestream below.
Israeli Channel 13 reports the navy has seized six of the flotilla’s largest vessels.
Israeli Channel 13 reports the navy has seized six of the flotilla’s largest vessels.
October 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Breaking: One of the Global Sumud Flotilla ships appears to be being boarded live right now by the Israeli military, with passengers raising their hands. Follow our livestream below.
Israeli Channel 13 reports the navy has seized six of the flotilla’s largest vessels.
Israeli Channel 13 reports the navy has seized six of the flotilla’s largest vessels.
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PLEASE NOTE: The states in these graphics have taken ADDITIONAL action to protect vaccine access.
Regardless of whether your state has enacted new orders, COVID vaccines are available in most states with no prescription required. Please check your local pharmacies and providers.
Regardless of whether your state has enacted new orders, COVID vaccines are available in most states with no prescription required. Please check your local pharmacies and providers.
September 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
PLEASE NOTE: The states in these graphics have taken ADDITIONAL action to protect vaccine access.
Regardless of whether your state has enacted new orders, COVID vaccines are available in most states with no prescription required. Please check your local pharmacies and providers.
Regardless of whether your state has enacted new orders, COVID vaccines are available in most states with no prescription required. Please check your local pharmacies and providers.
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UPDATE: 25 states plus DC have taken actions to protect COVID-19 vaccine access.
Two regional public health alliances have formed: The Northeast Public Health Collaborative and the West Coast Health Alliance.
There are several midwest and mountain states who have collaboration potential.
Two regional public health alliances have formed: The Northeast Public Health Collaborative and the West Coast Health Alliance.
There are several midwest and mountain states who have collaboration potential.
September 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
UPDATE: 25 states plus DC have taken actions to protect COVID-19 vaccine access.
Two regional public health alliances have formed: The Northeast Public Health Collaborative and the West Coast Health Alliance.
There are several midwest and mountain states who have collaboration potential.
Two regional public health alliances have formed: The Northeast Public Health Collaborative and the West Coast Health Alliance.
There are several midwest and mountain states who have collaboration potential.
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September 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Sorry if thread is broken, it's still chaotic out here. A lot more gas, it's awful, can't see that well.
ICE just tackled and arrested two protesters.
ICE just tackled and arrested two protesters.
September 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Sorry if thread is broken, it's still chaotic out here. A lot more gas, it's awful, can't see that well.
ICE just tackled and arrested two protesters.
ICE just tackled and arrested two protesters.
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ICE has come into the lot, firing rounds we can't identify.
Just before this, another canister of tear gas.
Just before this, another canister of tear gas.
September 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
ICE has come into the lot, firing rounds we can't identify.
Just before this, another canister of tear gas.
Just before this, another canister of tear gas.
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At the Broadview ICE "processing facility" outside Chicago this morning.
Protesters here for this morning's action are gathering off 25th now that Beach has been fenced off.
A pair of men peering through the fence at ICE vehicles shout, "Get the fuck out of Chicago, you terrorists!"
Protesters here for this morning's action are gathering off 25th now that Beach has been fenced off.
A pair of men peering through the fence at ICE vehicles shout, "Get the fuck out of Chicago, you terrorists!"
September 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
At the Broadview ICE "processing facility" outside Chicago this morning.
Protesters here for this morning's action are gathering off 25th now that Beach has been fenced off.
A pair of men peering through the fence at ICE vehicles shout, "Get the fuck out of Chicago, you terrorists!"
Protesters here for this morning's action are gathering off 25th now that Beach has been fenced off.
A pair of men peering through the fence at ICE vehicles shout, "Get the fuck out of Chicago, you terrorists!"
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"Such recognition of Palestinian statehood is largely symbolic unless it's paired with halting arms transfers that actually fuels the genocide."
"[A] performance of justice while complicit in violence."
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine #Israel #Canada #France #UK #Genocide #EthnicCleansing
"[A] performance of justice while complicit in violence."
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine #Israel #Canada #France #UK #Genocide #EthnicCleansing
These Countries Recognized Palestine, but Still Send Arms to Israel
Canada, France, and the United Kingdom recognized Palestine as a state this week but continue to fund Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
theintercept.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"Such recognition of Palestinian statehood is largely symbolic unless it's paired with halting arms transfers that actually fuels the genocide."
"[A] performance of justice while complicit in violence."
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine #Israel #Canada #France #UK #Genocide #EthnicCleansing
"[A] performance of justice while complicit in violence."
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine #Israel #Canada #France #UK #Genocide #EthnicCleansing
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Earlier this morning around 10:15, ICE agents were spotted near Howard and Greenview in Rogers Park. It doesn't appear they arrested anyone, and they quickly left the area.
September 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Earlier this morning around 10:15, ICE agents were spotted near Howard and Greenview in Rogers Park. It doesn't appear they arrested anyone, and they quickly left the area.
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"The International Criminal Court on Monday charged former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte with the crime against humanity of murder."
"[H]uman rights groups estimate that as many as 30,000 people were extrajudicially murdered" between 2016 and 2022.
#Philippines #Drugs #Policing
"[H]uman rights groups estimate that as many as 30,000 people were extrajudicially murdered" between 2016 and 2022.
#Philippines #Drugs #Policing
ICC Charges Ex-Philippines President and Trump Darling Duterte With Drug War Murders | Common Dreams
Human rights groups say that as many as 30,000 Filipinos were killed during Duterte's death squad campaign, which was hailed as a success by US President Donald Trump.
www.commondreams.org
September 23, 2025 at 10:36 PM
"The International Criminal Court on Monday charged former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte with the crime against humanity of murder."
"[H]uman rights groups estimate that as many as 30,000 people were extrajudicially murdered" between 2016 and 2022.
#Philippines #Drugs #Policing
"[H]uman rights groups estimate that as many as 30,000 people were extrajudicially murdered" between 2016 and 2022.
#Philippines #Drugs #Policing
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Sudan: RSF Drone Strike Kills at Least 85 People in Darfur
Sudan: RSF Drone Strike Kills at Least 85 People in Darfur
In Sudan, a drone strike by the UAE-backed Rapid Support Forces killed at least 85 people worshiping in a mosque in Darfur on Friday. The attack took place in El Fasher, which has been under siege for...
www.democracynow.org
September 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Sudan: RSF Drone Strike Kills at Least 85 People in Darfur
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The Board of Immigration Appeals has ordered Emmy-award winning journalist Mario Guevara to be deported to El Salvador after 100 days in ICE detention, a country he fled more than two decades ago after being persecuted for his reporting.
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist at Risk of Deportation Over ICE Coverage
“This is one of the most dangerous periods for free speech in American history,” a Georgia lawmaker said.
truthout.org
September 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Board of Immigration Appeals has ordered Emmy-award winning journalist Mario Guevara to be deported to El Salvador after 100 days in ICE detention, a country he fled more than two decades ago after being persecuted for his reporting.
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Just posting to point out the first warning in the PepperBall manual is “DANGER: Never aim or shoot at the head, face, eyes, ears, throat, groin or spine. Impact in these areas could result in unintended severe or permanent injury or death.”
Friday, ICE agents shot Rev Black in the head…
Friday, ICE agents shot Rev Black in the head…
September 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Just posting to point out the first warning in the PepperBall manual is “DANGER: Never aim or shoot at the head, face, eyes, ears, throat, groin or spine. Impact in these areas could result in unintended severe or permanent injury or death.”
Friday, ICE agents shot Rev Black in the head…
Friday, ICE agents shot Rev Black in the head…
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Past 2 weeks:
—4500+ filmworkers launch boycott of genocide-complicit institutions
—International soccer boycott campaign begins
—One of largest caucuses in Congress endorse Block the Bombs
—UK, Portugal, Australia, Canada, France recognize Palestine
—500+ Jewish healthworkers demand end to genocide
—4500+ filmworkers launch boycott of genocide-complicit institutions
—International soccer boycott campaign begins
—One of largest caucuses in Congress endorse Block the Bombs
—UK, Portugal, Australia, Canada, France recognize Palestine
—500+ Jewish healthworkers demand end to genocide
September 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Past 2 weeks:
—4500+ filmworkers launch boycott of genocide-complicit institutions
—International soccer boycott campaign begins
—One of largest caucuses in Congress endorse Block the Bombs
—UK, Portugal, Australia, Canada, France recognize Palestine
—500+ Jewish healthworkers demand end to genocide
—4500+ filmworkers launch boycott of genocide-complicit institutions
—International soccer boycott campaign begins
—One of largest caucuses in Congress endorse Block the Bombs
—UK, Portugal, Australia, Canada, France recognize Palestine
—500+ Jewish healthworkers demand end to genocide
This update is a punch to the gut
We heard you like irresponsible journalism so we did some journalism from our national platform as irresponsibly as humanly possible about a community going through a major crisis, pls subscribe
September 22, 2025 at 3:45 AM
This update is a punch to the gut
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We heard you like irresponsible journalism so we did some journalism from our national platform as irresponsibly as humanly possible about a community going through a major crisis, pls subscribe
September 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
We heard you like irresponsible journalism so we did some journalism from our national platform as irresponsibly as humanly possible about a community going through a major crisis, pls subscribe
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"[T]he whole point of solidarity[] is that you are stronger together ... [Y]ou do not leave anyone behind."
Trump administration "demanded changes include ending gender affirming care for minors [..], instituting a ban on transgender athletes and publicly denouncing the existence of transgender people."
"[F]aculty and workers unions across the UC system filed a lawsuit."
#California #USA #Healthcare
"[F]aculty and workers unions across the UC system filed a lawsuit."
#California #USA #Healthcare
The Trump administration is demanding UCLA pay $1.2 billion and stop treating trans youth
California’s largest medical system could lose federal funding if it continues providing gender affirming care, sparking a massive legal battle over healthcare access.
lapublicpress.org
September 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
"[T]he whole point of solidarity[] is that you are stronger together ... [Y]ou do not leave anyone behind."
"Make America Healthy Again," says the administration giving coal and chemical facilities a pass on mercury regulations.
September 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
"Make America Healthy Again," says the administration giving coal and chemical facilities a pass on mercury regulations.
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One of the key ways you refuse to comply with fascism is by becoming even louder and more fearless in supporting vulnerable people. You SHOW that you are unwilling to throw the "undesirables" under the bus if only for self-preservation because under fascism you will also become undesirable one day.
September 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
One of the key ways you refuse to comply with fascism is by becoming even louder and more fearless in supporting vulnerable people. You SHOW that you are unwilling to throw the "undesirables" under the bus if only for self-preservation because under fascism you will also become undesirable one day.
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Please send us a text if you believe you have further evidence of this specific agent assaulting folks (not just yesterday, but any time over last few weeks) 📱
September 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Please send us a text if you believe you have further evidence of this specific agent assaulting folks (not just yesterday, but any time over last few weeks) 📱