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How to support immigrants now and resist the mass deportation machine -- lessons from Internment of Japanese. www.idahoprisonproject.org/posts/intern...
With mercury in retrograde, doing a long thread seems inadvisable, but this is some deeply irresponsible criminal justice reporting. It does the propublica goal to "hold someone accountable", but do they truly understand the system they are critiquing?
Six young Black moms were allegedly killed by suspects who were on probation but not being monitored in person by probation officers because of a warrant out for their arrest.
Their deaths left 12 children without mothers.
In partnership with @wpln.bsky.social
Their deaths left 12 children without mothers.
In partnership with @wpln.bsky.social
She Begged for Help. This State’s Probation Gap May Have Put Her in Danger.
Tennessee probation officers pause in-person visits and home searches for offenders facing an arrest warrant. That reduced supervision can last for months. Temptress Peebles was one of six mothers who...
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
With mercury in retrograde, doing a long thread seems inadvisable, but this is some deeply irresponsible criminal justice reporting. It does the propublica goal to "hold someone accountable", but do they truly understand the system they are critiquing?
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Food Pantry Status Guide:
🟦 Blue – No known status
🟥 Red – Out of food
🟨 Yellow – Low on food
🟩 Green – Sufficient food
🔄 Statuses are reset weekly to keep information current and accurate.
Together, we can keep our communities fed and supported. 💚
#Idaho50501 #MutualAid
🟦 Blue – No known status
🟥 Red – Out of food
🟨 Yellow – Low on food
🟩 Green – Sufficient food
🔄 Statuses are reset weekly to keep information current and accurate.
Together, we can keep our communities fed and supported. 💚
#Idaho50501 #MutualAid
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Food Pantry Status Guide:
🟦 Blue – No known status
🟥 Red – Out of food
🟨 Yellow – Low on food
🟩 Green – Sufficient food
🔄 Statuses are reset weekly to keep information current and accurate.
Together, we can keep our communities fed and supported. 💚
#Idaho50501 #MutualAid
🟦 Blue – No known status
🟥 Red – Out of food
🟨 Yellow – Low on food
🟩 Green – Sufficient food
🔄 Statuses are reset weekly to keep information current and accurate.
Together, we can keep our communities fed and supported. 💚
#Idaho50501 #MutualAid
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Last week, we worked with local orgs to create a food resource map. This map covers a large area and we want to make sure it stays up to date. If there's a resource that's not listed, please let us know! You can find the map and add resources here:
How to get or give help during the SNAP shutdown across the Inland Northwest – RANGE Media
Our community is facing a food crisis. We created a comprehensive map of all the resources in our region, so you can find the nearest food pantries, community organizations and restaurants offering free food closest to you.
www.spokane.food
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Last week, we worked with local orgs to create a food resource map. This map covers a large area and we want to make sure it stays up to date. If there's a resource that's not listed, please let us know! You can find the map and add resources here:
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13,300 confined children in the U.S. are detained pretrial – aka, they’re legally innocent
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
13,300 confined children in the U.S. are detained pretrial – aka, they’re legally innocent
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
Locking kids up in deplorable conditions is traumatizing and counterproductive to public safety in the short & long term
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This Pennsylvania county stopped charging people 'lodging fees' for the time they spent in jail. Then commissioners voted to forgive over $65 million in these fees.
“What a light of hope this has been,” said one woman whose son owed $17,000.
“What a light of hope this has been,” said one woman whose son owed $17,000.
This Pennsylvania County Wiped Out Millions in Jail Debt
After Dauphin County ended the practice of charging people while they’re detained in jail, Commissioner Justin Douglas pushed it to forgive more than $65 million in lodging fees.
boltsmag.org
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This Pennsylvania county stopped charging people 'lodging fees' for the time they spent in jail. Then commissioners voted to forgive over $65 million in these fees.
“What a light of hope this has been,” said one woman whose son owed $17,000.
“What a light of hope this has been,” said one woman whose son owed $17,000.
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Rep. Mike Simpson R-ID ignores Democrats on the floor and adjourns the House until next Monday. Adelita Grijalva was elected on Sept. 23 and still has not been sworn into office.
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Rep. Mike Simpson R-ID ignores Democrats on the floor and adjourns the House until next Monday. Adelita Grijalva was elected on Sept. 23 and still has not been sworn into office.
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Each year, one-third of jail admissions are for misdemeanor charges.
Yes, this includes charges for behaviors like jaywalking or even sitting on a sidewalk – and, evidently, throwing a sandwich.
Yes, this includes charges for behaviors like jaywalking or even sitting on a sidewalk – and, evidently, throwing a sandwich.
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Each year, one-third of jail admissions are for misdemeanor charges.
Yes, this includes charges for behaviors like jaywalking or even sitting on a sidewalk – and, evidently, throwing a sandwich.
Yes, this includes charges for behaviors like jaywalking or even sitting on a sidewalk – and, evidently, throwing a sandwich.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture asked for the personal information of all Americans receiving food stamps. Idaho is among the 27 states that complied with the request.
Idaho shares personal data of food stamps recipients with federal government
The U.S. Department of Agriculture asked for the personal information of all Americans receiving food stamps, including the immigration status of their family members. Idaho is among the 27 states tha...
www.boisestatepublicradio.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture asked for the personal information of all Americans receiving food stamps. Idaho is among the 27 states that complied with the request.
(if you're not aware, an influential Christian Nationalist movement is trying to make its home here and the local residents are not having it) www.npr.org/2025/01/12/1...
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 AM
(if you're not aware, an influential Christian Nationalist movement is trying to make its home here and the local residents are not having it) www.npr.org/2025/01/12/1...
Moscow, Idaho yet again turned back Christian Nationalist candidates for mayor, city council and the public school board. results.voteidaho.gov/results/publ...
Election Results
results.voteidaho.gov
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Moscow, Idaho yet again turned back Christian Nationalist candidates for mayor, city council and the public school board. results.voteidaho.gov/results/publ...
“Unfortunately, at this moment Donald Trump is the only character who matters in the Republican Party, because you have a rubber-stamp Congress. You have Republicans in both the House and Senate who just do the bidding of Donald Trump.”
There’s a popular and recurring chant that echoed throughout the recent No Kings protests several weeks ago: “This is what democracy looks like.” But on Capitol Hill over the past four weeks, during a protracted government shutdown, Republicans have been displaying the opposite.
Amid Government Shutdown, Republicans Are Showing Us What Autocracy Looks Like
They are anticipating that vast structural changes will ultimately keep them in power, regardless of how they legislate.
truthout.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
“Unfortunately, at this moment Donald Trump is the only character who matters in the Republican Party, because you have a rubber-stamp Congress. You have Republicans in both the House and Senate who just do the bidding of Donald Trump.”
Newsletter discuuses "Operation No Return", the Governor's shameful public relations campaign to demonize immigrants and justify his ICE partnership by publishing mug shots of brown-skinned men. Idaho tax payers dollars are used to build and maintain this website. 1/2 gov.idaho.gov/operation-no...
October 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Newsletter discuuses "Operation No Return", the Governor's shameful public relations campaign to demonize immigrants and justify his ICE partnership by publishing mug shots of brown-skinned men. Idaho tax payers dollars are used to build and maintain this website. 1/2 gov.idaho.gov/operation-no...
Just as a reminder, tax cuts caused this. It doesn't have to be this way.
To comply with Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s directive to permanently extend 3% budget cuts, state agencies are planning to cut $88.7 million next fiscal year.
As part of those extended cuts for fiscal year 2027, Idaho plans to extend 4% Medicaid provider pay rate cuts for another year. #idleg #idpol
As part of those extended cuts for fiscal year 2027, Idaho plans to extend 4% Medicaid provider pay rate cuts for another year. #idleg #idpol
As Idaho permanently extends governor’s budget cuts, Medicaid will keep provider pay cuts • Idaho Capital Sun
Idaho state government agencies are planning to cut $88.7 million in fiscal year 2027 to permanently extend Gov. Brad Little's budget cuts.
idahocapitalsun.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Just as a reminder, tax cuts caused this. It doesn't have to be this way.
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Following three years of significant investments in addiction services, opioid overdoses have declined by 32% in the last year.
We’re saving lives and showing what’s possible when we meet this crisis with compassion and action.
We’re saving lives and showing what’s possible when we meet this crisis with compassion and action.
October 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Following three years of significant investments in addiction services, opioid overdoses have declined by 32% in the last year.
We’re saving lives and showing what’s possible when we meet this crisis with compassion and action.
We’re saving lives and showing what’s possible when we meet this crisis with compassion and action.
Newsletter out! News around Idaho and reflections now that ICE has come to town. www.newsletter.idahoprisonproject.org/p/idaho-pris...
Idaho Prison Project Newsletter
Fall, 2025
www.newsletter.idahoprisonproject.org
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Newsletter out! News around Idaho and reflections now that ICE has come to town. www.newsletter.idahoprisonproject.org/p/idaho-pris...
Few things: (1) these were hard-to-get items that contribute greatly to people's nutrition; and (2) this is yet again the Trump admin stealing congressionally appropriated money.
For Idaho, the canceled deliveries included cheese, turkey breast, dried cranberries, chicken, and pulled pork. The program is designed to provide nutritious, high-quality USDA foods for low-income residents and support U.S. agriculture markets.
Orders of more than 370,000 pounds of food for low-income Idahoans were canceled this spring • Idaho Capital Sun
The USDA this spring canceled orders totaling more than 370,000 pounds of U.S.-produced meat, dairy and produce for Idaho food banks.
idahocapitalsun.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Few things: (1) these were hard-to-get items that contribute greatly to people's nutrition; and (2) this is yet again the Trump admin stealing congressionally appropriated money.
Politicians: we refuse to raise the minimum wage, will not do anything for affordable housing or affordable medical care, and we are trying to gut Obamacare. Why are people still poor??? Have they tried not being poor??
I know you’re a bodybuilder, but use your noggin this time. Nearly half of those who receive food stamps work. Of the rest, most are over 65 or disabled. Wages are too low for tens of millions, and Social Security isn’t enough for many elderly.
October 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Politicians: we refuse to raise the minimum wage, will not do anything for affordable housing or affordable medical care, and we are trying to gut Obamacare. Why are people still poor??? Have they tried not being poor??
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No one is coming to save us but us.
I just donated to my local food bank. If you can, you should too. People are already suffering but next month, in particular, is going to be so difficult.
October 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
No one is coming to save us but us.
So hot take, the phrase "no one is illegal on stolen land" misses the point. It's irrelevant if the land is stolen - Europe harasses migrants like the US, and that is no better. And while nominally expressing support for indigenous sovereignty, it's not often paired with strong indigenous support.
October 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
So hot take, the phrase "no one is illegal on stolen land" misses the point. It's irrelevant if the land is stolen - Europe harasses migrants like the US, and that is no better. And while nominally expressing support for indigenous sovereignty, it's not often paired with strong indigenous support.
Here's a new one: "officer-involved hit-and-run" (the officer in question did the hitting-and-running) www.kcsheriff.com//CivicAlerts...
KCSO Investigates Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Shoshone County Sheriff
Shoshone County, Idaho — October 21, 2025: At the request of the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) responded to Shoshone County to investigat...
www.kcsheriff.com
October 25, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Here's a new one: "officer-involved hit-and-run" (the officer in question did the hitting-and-running) www.kcsheriff.com//CivicAlerts...
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The U.S. and the Philippines are the only two countries with a for-profit bail industry, says civil rights lawyer @equalityalec.bsky.social. The insistence that people in pre-trial detention pay to get out of jail leads to "millions of coerced guilty pleas" by poor people each year, he says.
October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The U.S. and the Philippines are the only two countries with a for-profit bail industry, says civil rights lawyer @equalityalec.bsky.social. The insistence that people in pre-trial detention pay to get out of jail leads to "millions of coerced guilty pleas" by poor people each year, he says.
Reminder of fundraiser
The Idaho Organization of Resource Councils has asked for mutual aid support for the families affected by recent ICE raids. These cruel raids have separated families, and left many in unstable, financially devastated positions.
givebutter.com/ifaf
givebutter.com/ifaf
October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Reminder of fundraiser
And volunteers
as a note, food banks need money, not canned goods
In one week, food aid is going to run out if the federal government is still shutdown. 1 in 10 Americans will not get paid they rely on in November, like SNAP. Please give to local food banks now, if you are able. Look into local groups that are providing meals and things like diapers. This is bad.
October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
And volunteers
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The New York Times publishes a handy guide to which federal forces are terrorizing us at any moment. This is America, 2025.
October 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The New York Times publishes a handy guide to which federal forces are terrorizing us at any moment. This is America, 2025.