Jon Letman
@jonletman.bsky.social
Hawaii-based independent journalist covering human rights, the environment, and the impact of US foreign policy, militarism, and nuclear weapons in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
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Jon Letman
@jonletman.bsky.social
· Nov 17
"We are maybe of different color. We are maybe of different area, but we belong to this one Mother Earth, and despite our difference of color, language and other things, we belong together." —Gabra pastoralist elder Molu Kulu of northern Kenya speaking at the IUCN WCC in Honolulu 9/3/2016.
If you wage war on your own citizens and residents of your nation, you don’t deserve a peace prize. You should be arrested and put on trial as a traitor.
January 24, 2026 at 11:55 PM
If you wage war on your own citizens and residents of your nation, you don’t deserve a peace prize. You should be arrested and put on trial as a traitor.
After today’s shameful “press briefing” at the WH, here’s a press conference that actually matters. #Minnesota physicians on ICE presence in hospitals. www.youtube.com/live/kNXKBoN... #ICEOUT of #MN
Minnesota physicians on ICE presence in hospitals
YouTube video by ABC 6 News - KAAL TV
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January 21, 2026 at 5:07 AM
After today’s shameful “press briefing” at the WH, here’s a press conference that actually matters. #Minnesota physicians on ICE presence in hospitals. www.youtube.com/live/kNXKBoN... #ICEOUT of #MN
"We've heard a long list of accomplishments from the last year. Can you cherry pick the top three?" asks the guy in the White House press briefing room today. It's hard to imagine a more tremendous #media fail for someone speaking directly to trump.
www.youtube.com/live/G1xcvba...
www.youtube.com/live/G1xcvba...
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"We've heard a long list of accomplishments from the last year. Can you cherry pick the top three?" asks the guy in the White House press briefing room today. It's hard to imagine a more tremendous #media fail for someone speaking directly to trump.
www.youtube.com/live/G1xcvba...
www.youtube.com/live/G1xcvba...
Greenlandic people are obviously very strong and smart if they can survive in such an unforgiving environment. Instead of threatening them, why don't walk talk with them and learn from their culture, history, and wisdom. I am sure they have so much to teach us. #Greenland 🇬🇱
January 19, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Greenlandic people are obviously very strong and smart if they can survive in such an unforgiving environment. Instead of threatening them, why don't walk talk with them and learn from their culture, history, and wisdom. I am sure they have so much to teach us. #Greenland 🇬🇱
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2+2 = 5. Ignorance is strength. Waging war merits a peace prize.
Quite literally un-believable.
Quite literally un-believable.
a black and white photo of an older man with the caption imagine a boot stamping on a human face forever
ALT: a black and white photo of an older man with the caption imagine a boot stamping on a human face forever
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
2+2 = 5. Ignorance is strength. Waging war merits a peace prize.
Quite literally un-believable.
Quite literally un-believable.
Peace marchcommemorates the 133rd year since #Hawaiian Kingdom's illegal #overthrow youtu.be/uvv0O2NIuUk?... via KHON2 News
Peace march to commemorate the 133rd year since Kingdom's illegal overthrow
YouTube video by KHON2 News
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January 18, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Peace marchcommemorates the 133rd year since #Hawaiian Kingdom's illegal #overthrow youtu.be/uvv0O2NIuUk?... via KHON2 News
Today, January 17, is the 133rd anniversary of the illegal US overthrow of the #Hawaiian kingdom in 1893. @ainamomona offers a history lesson and a reminder: www.kaainamomona.org
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Today, January 17, is the 133rd anniversary of the illegal US overthrow of the #Hawaiian kingdom in 1893. @ainamomona offers a history lesson and a reminder: www.kaainamomona.org
Perverse beyond words.
ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then detain workers. Federal agents detained three workers from a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Willmar, Minn., on Jan. 15, hours after four agents ate lunch there www.startribune.com/ice-agents-e...
ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then detain workers. Federal agents detained three workers from a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Willmar, Minn., on Jan. 15, hours after four agents ate lunch there www.startribune.com/ice-agents-e...
ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then detain workers
“Would your mama be proud of you right now?” a bystander said as agents returned at closing time to nab the workers.
www.startribune.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Perverse beyond words.
ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then detain workers. Federal agents detained three workers from a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Willmar, Minn., on Jan. 15, hours after four agents ate lunch there www.startribune.com/ice-agents-e...
ICE agents eat at small-town Mexican restaurant — then detain workers. Federal agents detained three workers from a family-owned Mexican restaurant in Willmar, Minn., on Jan. 15, hours after four agents ate lunch there www.startribune.com/ice-agents-e...
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Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
January 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Walz: "What's happening in MN defies belief. News reports simply don't do justice to the level of chaos & disruption & trauma the federal govt is raining down... This long ago stopped being a matter of immigration enforcement. Instead, it's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of MN"
2+2 = 5. Ignorance is strength. Waging war merits a peace prize.
Quite literally un-believable.
Quite literally un-believable.
a black and white photo of an older man with the caption imagine a boot stamping on a human face forever
ALT: a black and white photo of an older man with the caption imagine a boot stamping on a human face forever
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
2+2 = 5. Ignorance is strength. Waging war merits a peace prize.
Quite literally un-believable.
Quite literally un-believable.
Here's some good news: Robert Floyd of @ctbto.bsky.social noted that Wed 1/14/26 marks the longest period without a nuclear detonation since the Trinity test on 7/16/45. It has been 3,055 days since the last explosive nuclear weapons test by North Korea on 9/3/17 youtu.be/1lN7cXxkvHY?...
Nobel Laureate Assembly for the Prevention of Nuclear War
YouTube video by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Here's some good news: Robert Floyd of @ctbto.bsky.social noted that Wed 1/14/26 marks the longest period without a nuclear detonation since the Trinity test on 7/16/45. It has been 3,055 days since the last explosive nuclear weapons test by North Korea on 9/3/17 youtu.be/1lN7cXxkvHY?...
I spoke with scientists at @ucs.org @armscontrolnow.bsky.social @thebulletin.org @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social and @uchicagopsd.bsky.social about the role the public needs to play in reducing the risk of nuclear war because if we get this wrong, nothing else matters. truthout.org/articles/sci...
Scientists Say Public Engagement and Pressure Are Key to Reducing Nuclear Risks
Nuclear experts are urging the public to demand concrete steps to reduce the risk of devastation due to nuclear weapons.
truthout.org
December 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I spoke with scientists at @ucs.org @armscontrolnow.bsky.social @thebulletin.org @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social and @uchicagopsd.bsky.social about the role the public needs to play in reducing the risk of nuclear war because if we get this wrong, nothing else matters. truthout.org/articles/sci...
Merry Jólabókaflóð 📚🎄
December 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Merry Jólabókaflóð 📚🎄
Finally, something that reflects his contributions to this country.
December 21, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Finally, something that reflects his contributions to this country.
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In a tropical island paradise where the world’s wealthiest individuals purchase sprawling private enclaves and entire islands, there is one entity that has scored a land deal that would make even a billionaire blush: the US military.
inkstickmedia.com/hawaii-commu...
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Hawai‘i Communities Challenge Army’s Pōhakuloa Lease Renewal
As 2029 looms, residents oppose continued military training on land sacred to Native Hawaiians in the Pohakuloa Army Lease Controversy.
inkstickmedia.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In a tropical island paradise where the world’s wealthiest individuals purchase sprawling private enclaves and entire islands, there is one entity that has scored a land deal that would make even a billionaire blush: the US military.
inkstickmedia.com/hawaii-commu...
inkstickmedia.com/hawaii-commu...
#Japanese Americans are seeing parallels between the government’s incarceration of their families during World War II and the current detention of #Latinos. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
Haunted by History, Japanese Americans Fight Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
#Japanese Americans are seeing parallels between the government’s incarceration of their families during World War II and the current detention of #Latinos. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/u...
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Read more at: @environment.theguardian.com
Read more at: @environment.theguardian.com
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights
Pacific lawyer Julian Aguon to be honoured with Right Livelihood award for his work that led to ICJ ruling on climate harm
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Read more at: @environment.theguardian.com
Read more at: @environment.theguardian.com
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After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights. Pacific lawyer Julian Aguon to be honoured with Right Livelihood award for his work that led to ICJ ruling on climate harm.
https://www.europesays.com/2601795/
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes …
https://www.europesays.com/2601795/
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes …
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights. Pacific lawyer Julian Aguon to be honoured with Right Livelihood award for his work that led to ICJ ruling on climate harm. - EUROPE SAYS
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights. Pacific lawyer Julian Aguon to be honoured with Right
www.europesays.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights. Pacific lawyer Julian Aguon to be honoured with Right Livelihood award for his work that led to ICJ ruling on climate harm.
https://www.europesays.com/2601795/
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes …
https://www.europesays.com/2601795/
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes …
It's refreshing to be able to write about thoughtful, compassionate, competent people dedicated to doing what is right and just. Read about Julian Aguon of Blue Ocean Law, PISFCC, and other recipients of this year's @rightlivelihood.org award. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
After landmark climate win, lawyer hopes for a ‘new legal order’ to protect Indigenous rights
Pacific lawyer Julian Aguon to be honoured with Right Livelihood award for his work that led to ICJ ruling on climate harm
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It's refreshing to be able to write about thoughtful, compassionate, competent people dedicated to doing what is right and just. Read about Julian Aguon of Blue Ocean Law, PISFCC, and other recipients of this year's @rightlivelihood.org award. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
At at time when those with control over nuclear weapons are making all the wrong decisions, this is an important film with a message everyone should take to heart. Take 33 minutes to watch this important film: youtu.be/DhrSXF74SYo?...
Golden Rule: The Journey for Peace | Full Documentary
YouTube video by Mane Co
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
At at time when those with control over nuclear weapons are making all the wrong decisions, this is an important film with a message everyone should take to heart. Take 33 minutes to watch this important film: youtu.be/DhrSXF74SYo?...
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When the Central Asian presidents gathered in Washington DC, their summit was the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.
US & Central Asia: What Is the C5+1?
On November 6, 2025, the Central Asian presidents will gather in Washington DC. The summit will be the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
When the Central Asian presidents gathered in Washington DC, their summit was the crowning achievement for a decade-old format.
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His social media is vague and incoherent but exceedingly reckless nonetheless. I have a hard time believing he actually means explosive nuclear testing. We’ve been warned about this person for years. Was the danger not obvious?
Trump asks Pentagon to immediately start testing US nuclear weapons reut.rs/49yrtmG
Trump asks Pentagon to immediately start testing US nuclear weapons
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he has instructed the Department of Defense to immediately start testing nuclear weapons.
reut.rs
October 30, 2025 at 5:45 AM
His social media is vague and incoherent but exceedingly reckless nonetheless. I have a hard time believing he actually means explosive nuclear testing. We’ve been warned about this person for years. Was the danger not obvious?