Maya Schenwar
@mayaschenwar.bsky.social
Director, Truthout Center for Grassroots Journalism.
Board president, Truthout.
Co-editor “We Grow the World Together”
Co-author “Prison by Any Other Name”
Abolitionist, anti-zionist, pro-cat, pro-karaoke, Chicagoan
mayaschenwar.com
Board president, Truthout.
Co-editor “We Grow the World Together”
Co-author “Prison by Any Other Name”
Abolitionist, anti-zionist, pro-cat, pro-karaoke, Chicagoan
mayaschenwar.com
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The Movement Media Alliance condemns the targeting of journalists
We call on news organizations, civil liberties groups, elected officials, and the public to speak out and reaffirm that journalism must not be criminalized.
movement-media.org
The criminalization of journalism is a key component of escalating fascism. We must denounce the charges against Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, and denounce the targeting of journalists more broadly at every turn.
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
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UMass abruptly canceled bottom surgery appointments for hundreds of patients with no explanation. Some had surgery dates booked a year in advance, others were scheduled to get revisions done.
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‘I’m crushed’: Transgender patients left in limbo after UMass Memorial canceled their surgeries
Some people had waited nearly a year for their appointments with a preeminent surgeon. Now, they don’t know what to do.
www.wgbh.org
February 11, 2026 at 9:57 PM
UMass abruptly canceled bottom surgery appointments for hundreds of patients with no explanation. Some had surgery dates booked a year in advance, others were scheduled to get revisions done.
www.wgbh.org/news/health/...
www.wgbh.org/news/health/...
“Medical professionals have repeatedly documented how ANY amount of detention has long-term negative consequences for children.”
--Setareh Ghandehari, @detentionwatchnetwork.org
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--Setareh Ghandehari, @detentionwatchnetwork.org
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Illness Is Rampant Among Children Trapped in ICE’s Massive Jail in Texas
The number of people held at the notorious Dilley immigration jail has nearly tripled since October.
truthout.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:25 PM
“Medical professionals have repeatedly documented how ANY amount of detention has long-term negative consequences for children.”
--Setareh Ghandehari, @detentionwatchnetwork.org
truthout.org/articles/chi...
--Setareh Ghandehari, @detentionwatchnetwork.org
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"What the rich won’t say is that one of the most impactful interventions in a survivor’s life is not calling the police—it’s redistributed wealth, and more broadly, economic & housing security for everyone."
-@chanellegallant.bsky.social & @shannonperezdarby.bsky.social
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-@chanellegallant.bsky.social & @shannonperezdarby.bsky.social
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Sex Trafficking Prosecutions Won’t Stop the Next Epstein. Here’s What Will.
We can fight child sexual abuse using a block-and-build strategy rooted in economic, racial, and gender justice.
truthout.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
"What the rich won’t say is that one of the most impactful interventions in a survivor’s life is not calling the police—it’s redistributed wealth, and more broadly, economic & housing security for everyone."
-@chanellegallant.bsky.social & @shannonperezdarby.bsky.social
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-@chanellegallant.bsky.social & @shannonperezdarby.bsky.social
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"People are dying in state custody under obscure conditions, even where the state is legally mandated to provide more information. The records that do reach the public remain ... vague and elusive—and often full of clerical errors."
"Tammy Reed doesn't believe the body described in her son's autopsy is his."
"Pace died after an officer [..] sprayed Pace with a 'fire extinguisher-sized' can of pepper spray."
"I want to know what happened to my son."
#Missouri #USA #Drugs #Healthcare #Incarceration #Suicide
"Pace died after an officer [..] sprayed Pace with a 'fire extinguisher-sized' can of pepper spray."
"I want to know what happened to my son."
#Missouri #USA #Drugs #Healthcare #Incarceration #Suicide
Secrecy, Inaccurate Records Stymie Families' Search for Truth in Missouri Prison Deaths
Families are asking questions about their loved ones' deaths in custody. The state isn't answering them.
theappeal.org
February 8, 2026 at 6:15 AM
"People are dying in state custody under obscure conditions, even where the state is legally mandated to provide more information. The records that do reach the public remain ... vague and elusive—and often full of clerical errors."
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Racism has a material impact on people's lives. I don't know what else to say. It leads to premature death on a daily basis.
February 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Racism has a material impact on people's lives. I don't know what else to say. It leads to premature death on a daily basis.
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It's almost exactly a decade since SC's northern neighbor tried to establish bathroom discrimination and got boycotted by sports leagues and companies alike. A decade of billionaire fascists and their friends in media and academia pouring money into pushing transphobia and anti-feminist politics.
"Nothing preserves a child’s dignity like being forced to trek to the other side of school in the middle of a class to pee in the only room they’re legally allowed to use without fear of being assaulted, Tom. Thanks for that."
By @alyssaur.bsky.social
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
By @alyssaur.bsky.social
www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-new...
South Carolina Set to Make Bathroom Ban Permanent — Assigned
The South Carolina state legislature is working diligently to turn a temporary anti-trans bathroom ban into a permanent one, to the detriment of all.
www.assignedmedia.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM
It's almost exactly a decade since SC's northern neighbor tried to establish bathroom discrimination and got boycotted by sports leagues and companies alike. A decade of billionaire fascists and their friends in media and academia pouring money into pushing transphobia and anti-feminist politics.
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@ethanscorey.bsky.social and I have published a database of congressmembers who received donations from ICE profiteers GEO Group, CoreCivic, and Management and Training Corporation. Look up your reps at @inthesetimes.com + @theappeal.org. inthesetimes.com/article/ice-....
February 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM
@ethanscorey.bsky.social and I have published a database of congressmembers who received donations from ICE profiteers GEO Group, CoreCivic, and Management and Training Corporation. Look up your reps at @inthesetimes.com + @theappeal.org. inthesetimes.com/article/ice-....
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Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
DHS Hunts Down 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Who Criticized Them in Email
The Department of Homeland Security is using a little-known tool to go after its critics.
newrepublic.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Floored by this story. A man wrote a pollite email to a federal prosecutor objecting to the deportation of an Afghan seeking asylum. DHS responded with an administrative warrant to get the man's info from Google, then visited his home to intimidate him.
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Re-upping this episode today because it feels so resonant in a time of profound state violence against children and for anyone currently choosing how to talk to young people in their life about abolition
In today’s episode, after a brief introduction on children as a target of state violence by ICE, we speak with @mayaschenwar.bsky.social & Kim Wilson about care work and parenting as part of abolitionist practice and how we show up for each other in dark times
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We Grow the World Together w/ Maya Schenwar and Kim Wilson | The Death Panel
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February 3, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Re-upping this episode today because it feels so resonant in a time of profound state violence against children and for anyone currently choosing how to talk to young people in their life about abolition
Reposted by Maya Schenwar
In today’s episode, after a brief introduction on children as a target of state violence by ICE, we speak with @mayaschenwar.bsky.social & Kim Wilson about care work and parenting as part of abolitionist practice and how we show up for each other in dark times
www.patreon.com/posts/149776...
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We Grow the World Together w/ Maya Schenwar and Kim Wilson | The Death Panel
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February 3, 2026 at 1:09 AM
In today’s episode, after a brief introduction on children as a target of state violence by ICE, we speak with @mayaschenwar.bsky.social & Kim Wilson about care work and parenting as part of abolitionist practice and how we show up for each other in dark times
www.patreon.com/posts/149776...
www.patreon.com/posts/149776...
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A new poll finds that 1 in 4 Minnesota voters took part in the Jan 23 shutdown against ICE, or have a loved one who did. Of those, 38% DID NOT WORK, either because they made the choice to stay out, or their workplaces closed. By me, @thomasbirm.bsky.social, @bloomekatz.bsky.social
Poll Shows Massive Participation in Minnesota Shutdown Against ICE
1 in four Minnesota voters took part in January 23 day of action, or had a loved one who did.
inthesetimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
A new poll finds that 1 in 4 Minnesota voters took part in the Jan 23 shutdown against ICE, or have a loved one who did. Of those, 38% DID NOT WORK, either because they made the choice to stay out, or their workplaces closed. By me, @thomasbirm.bsky.social, @bloomekatz.bsky.social
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An extreme Kansas bill will invalidate the drivers license of every trans person in the state. It was passed alongside a particularly extreme bathroom bill, meaning that the implications of every trans Kansan losing legal ID overnight has largely been missed.
Kansas Bill Will Strip Driver’s Licenses from Every Trans Resident Who Changed Gender — Assigned
As Kansas passes a bathroom bill, another bill that will invalidate the driver’s license of every trans resident has been deemphasized in the coverage. Also, Trump’s Department of Education says San J...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
An extreme Kansas bill will invalidate the drivers license of every trans person in the state. It was passed alongside a particularly extreme bathroom bill, meaning that the implications of every trans Kansan losing legal ID overnight has largely been missed.
Reposted by Maya Schenwar
The criminalization of journalism is a key component of escalating fascism. We must denounce the charges against Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, and denounce the targeting of journalists more broadly at every turn.
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
The Movement Media Alliance condemns the targeting of journalists
We call on news organizations, civil liberties groups, elected officials, and the public to speak out and reaffirm that journalism must not be criminalized.
movement-media.org
January 31, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The criminalization of journalism is a key component of escalating fascism. We must denounce the charges against Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, and denounce the targeting of journalists more broadly at every turn.
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
Reposted by Maya Schenwar
Horrifying. ICE confirms measles outbreak at Dilley family detention center. www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-dil...
ICE halts "all movement" at Texas detention facility due to measles infections
The measles cases at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center were detected Friday, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement to CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Horrifying. ICE confirms measles outbreak at Dilley family detention center. www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-dil...
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Minneapolis, MN -
Several demonstrators today bringing up the large amount of funding for deportation raids within the city. Comparing it to the nearly $30 million shortfall in budget here as well as layoffs within the school district. They will be marching soon.
Several demonstrators today bringing up the large amount of funding for deportation raids within the city. Comparing it to the nearly $30 million shortfall in budget here as well as layoffs within the school district. They will be marching soon.
January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Minneapolis, MN -
Several demonstrators today bringing up the large amount of funding for deportation raids within the city. Comparing it to the nearly $30 million shortfall in budget here as well as layoffs within the school district. They will be marching soon.
Several demonstrators today bringing up the large amount of funding for deportation raids within the city. Comparing it to the nearly $30 million shortfall in budget here as well as layoffs within the school district. They will be marching soon.
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This recommendation is just downstream of previous recs by @prisonculture.bsky.social and @mayaschenwar.bsky.social who we heard about it from. Ours is still too young to understand it but that hasn’t stopped them from demanding we read it to them at least once a day since, like, September
January 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM
This recommendation is just downstream of previous recs by @prisonculture.bsky.social and @mayaschenwar.bsky.social who we heard about it from. Ours is still too young to understand it but that hasn’t stopped them from demanding we read it to them at least once a day since, like, September
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Independent journalism is a public good.
The criminalization of journalism is a key component of escalating fascism. We must denounce the charges against Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, and denounce the targeting of journalists more broadly at every turn.
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
The Movement Media Alliance condemns the targeting of journalists
We call on news organizations, civil liberties groups, elected officials, and the public to speak out and reaffirm that journalism must not be criminalized.
movement-media.org
January 31, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Independent journalism is a public good.
The criminalization of journalism is a key component of escalating fascism. We must denounce the charges against Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, and denounce the targeting of journalists more broadly at every turn.
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
The Movement Media Alliance condemns the targeting of journalists
We call on news organizations, civil liberties groups, elected officials, and the public to speak out and reaffirm that journalism must not be criminalized.
movement-media.org
January 31, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The criminalization of journalism is a key component of escalating fascism. We must denounce the charges against Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, and denounce the targeting of journalists more broadly at every turn.
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
Here's a statement from our Movement Media Alliance:
movement-media.org/statement-fr...
"Imagine what people must be suffering behind closed doors, when we can see so clearly the violence they are inflicting on the streets."
- Setareh Ghandehari, @detentionwatchnetwork.org
truthout.org/articles/ice...
- Setareh Ghandehari, @detentionwatchnetwork.org
truthout.org/articles/ice...
ICE Was Warned About Conditions at Fort Bliss Migrant Jail. Then 2 Men Died.
Immigrant rights activists and elected officials are calling to shut down Camp East Montana.
truthout.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:32 AM
"Imagine what people must be suffering behind closed doors, when we can see so clearly the violence they are inflicting on the streets."
- Setareh Ghandehari, @detentionwatchnetwork.org
truthout.org/articles/ice...
- Setareh Ghandehari, @detentionwatchnetwork.org
truthout.org/articles/ice...
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A general strike in Minneapolis. Student walkouts across the country. Demonstrations break out everywhere, organized by prisoners, workers, and youth - are all picking up speed.
Masses of people are working together to organize mutual aid + community solidarity on a growing scale. A thread.
Masses of people are working together to organize mutual aid + community solidarity on a growing scale. A thread.
January 27, 2026 at 9:45 PM
A general strike in Minneapolis. Student walkouts across the country. Demonstrations break out everywhere, organized by prisoners, workers, and youth - are all picking up speed.
Masses of people are working together to organize mutual aid + community solidarity on a growing scale. A thread.
Masses of people are working together to organize mutual aid + community solidarity on a growing scale. A thread.
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If you want to learn about the viciously racist history of Border Patrol, I recommend Kelly Lytle Hernandez's "Migra!" It's really fascinating because Hernandez looks at the class and race implications of border patrol and who joined.
www.ucpress.edu/books/migra/...
www.ucpress.edu/books/migra/...
Migra! by Kelly Hernandez - Paper
Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.
www.ucpress.edu
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
If you want to learn about the viciously racist history of Border Patrol, I recommend Kelly Lytle Hernandez's "Migra!" It's really fascinating because Hernandez looks at the class and race implications of border patrol and who joined.
www.ucpress.edu/books/migra/...
www.ucpress.edu/books/migra/...
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Just outside Seattle on I-5 🤘
January 27, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Just outside Seattle on I-5 🤘
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Amid growing calls for the abolition of ICE, Rep. Delia Ramirez is calling for the entire DHS to be dismantled. Highlighting how much experience the officers who killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti had, Ramirez said, “DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity.”
House Democrat Says Abolishing ICE Isn’t Enough — DHS Must Go, Too
“The problem isn’t ‘training.’ DHS was built to violate our rights,” said Rep. Delia C. Ramirez.
truthout.org
January 27, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Amid growing calls for the abolition of ICE, Rep. Delia Ramirez is calling for the entire DHS to be dismantled. Highlighting how much experience the officers who killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti had, Ramirez said, “DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity.”
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On the other side, feds are trying to move some of their vehicles (they did not have success). More neighbors gathered, hundreds of people are here now across several blocks.
January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
On the other side, feds are trying to move some of their vehicles (they did not have success). More neighbors gathered, hundreds of people are here now across several blocks.
Reposted by Maya Schenwar
I'm sorry for the person who was beat to death and killed. My sincere condolences to their loved ones. ICE is going to continue to kill people because the purpose of a system is what it does. It is not what it says it does or what you hope it does. Maybe USians will finally confront this truth.
January 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM
I'm sorry for the person who was beat to death and killed. My sincere condolences to their loved ones. ICE is going to continue to kill people because the purpose of a system is what it does. It is not what it says it does or what you hope it does. Maybe USians will finally confront this truth.