Michael Lieberman
@mlieberman.bsky.social
Senior Policy Counsel, Hate and Extremism, Southern Poverty Law Center. Views are my own, reposts are not endorsements. @splcenter.org
Wow, @jamieberan.bsky.social @bendthearc.bsky.social what a thoughtful, powerful statement.
This is a time when our faith and multiracial coalitions will stand together and make the change we must have happen.
This is a time when our faith and multiracial coalitions will stand together and make the change we must have happen.
"Faith is another word for hope."
Bend the Arc CEO @jamieberan.bsky.social spoke in Minneapolis with other faith leaders last week to oppose ICE’s cruelty, call out the Trump administration’s lies, and remind us that our traditions call us to action to protect each other.
Bend the Arc CEO @jamieberan.bsky.social spoke in Minneapolis with other faith leaders last week to oppose ICE’s cruelty, call out the Trump administration’s lies, and remind us that our traditions call us to action to protect each other.
January 27, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Wow, @jamieberan.bsky.social @bendthearc.bsky.social what a thoughtful, powerful statement.
This is a time when our faith and multiracial coalitions will stand together and make the change we must have happen.
This is a time when our faith and multiracial coalitions will stand together and make the change we must have happen.
“Not every prosecution will succeed, and all will face obstacles that are built into our legal system. But critically, bringing these state and local prosecutions could produce deterrent effects that are so desperately needed now.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/o...
Opinion | This Is the Best Legal Path for Justice in the Minneapolis Shootings
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:26 PM
“Not every prosecution will succeed, and all will face obstacles that are built into our legal system. But critically, bringing these state and local prosecutions could produce deterrent effects that are so desperately needed now.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/o...
“while Mr. Pretti is on his knees and restrained, the agent standing directly above him appears to fire one shot at Mr. Pretti at close range. He immediately fires three additional shots.”
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Timeline: How the Shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti Unfolded
A moment-by-moment analysis of video from the scene shows that Mr. Pretti was already restrained when fatal shots were fired, which appears to contradict the federal government’s account of the event.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM
“while Mr. Pretti is on his knees and restrained, the agent standing directly above him appears to fire one shot at Mr. Pretti at close range. He immediately fires three additional shots.”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | Renee Good’s Family Should Be Able to Sue the Officer Who Killed Her
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January 19, 2026 at 10:48 PM
“Instead, the Justice Department launched an investigation to examine ties between Ms. Good and her wife, Becca, and several groups that have been monitoring and protesting the conduct of immigration agents in recent weeks.”
Hail honorable resigning DoJ officials
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Hail honorable resigning DoJ officials
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:54 PM
“Instead, the Justice Department launched an investigation to examine ties between Ms. Good and her wife, Becca, and several groups that have been monitoring and protesting the conduct of immigration agents in recent weeks.”
Hail honorable resigning DoJ officials
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
Hail honorable resigning DoJ officials
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/u...
“No fair-minded person could watch that incident and conclude that Good was a “domestic terrorist” on a mission to run down ICE agents. The administration’s claims of terrorism are false — absurdly so.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/o...
Opinion | Trump and Vance Are Fanning the Flames. Again.
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
“No fair-minded person could watch that incident and conclude that Good was a “domestic terrorist” on a mission to run down ICE agents. The administration’s claims of terrorism are false — absurdly so.”
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/o...
Great @macfarlanenews.bsky.social piece on the essential Department of Justice Community Relations Service.
The Trump administration effort to eliminate these DoJ conflict resolution specialists is just one way they have made our country far less safe from extremism, white supremacy, and hate.
The Trump administration effort to eliminate these DoJ conflict resolution specialists is just one way they have made our country far less safe from extremism, white supremacy, and hate.
NEW: For 60 years, the Justice Department had a team and a playbook to cool-off tensions in cities like Minneapolis and to prevent unrest.
Last year, Trump Admin. threw away the playbook and tossed out team
Just filed =====>
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
Last year, Trump Admin. threw away the playbook and tossed out team
Just filed =====>
www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
As protests build in Minneapolis, Portland, Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
www.cbsnews.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Great @macfarlanenews.bsky.social piece on the essential Department of Justice Community Relations Service.
The Trump administration effort to eliminate these DoJ conflict resolution specialists is just one way they have made our country far less safe from extremism, white supremacy, and hate.
The Trump administration effort to eliminate these DoJ conflict resolution specialists is just one way they have made our country far less safe from extremism, white supremacy, and hate.
We have to resist the attempted rewrite of one of the best documented criminal acts in US history.
@splcenter.org has extensive background on the events leading up to deadly #Jan6 attack on @uscapitol.bsky.social and the implications for our democracy.
www.splcenter.org/resources/gu...
@splcenter.org has extensive background on the events leading up to deadly #Jan6 attack on @uscapitol.bsky.social and the implications for our democracy.
www.splcenter.org/resources/gu...
Jan. 6: The Long Path to Insurrection
The January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol was ignited much earlier than President Donald Trump’s speech at the White House Ellipse.
www.splcenter.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:30 PM
We have to resist the attempted rewrite of one of the best documented criminal acts in US history.
@splcenter.org has extensive background on the events leading up to deadly #Jan6 attack on @uscapitol.bsky.social and the implications for our democracy.
www.splcenter.org/resources/gu...
@splcenter.org has extensive background on the events leading up to deadly #Jan6 attack on @uscapitol.bsky.social and the implications for our democracy.
www.splcenter.org/resources/gu...
The Trump administration efforts to erase Black history extends to commemorating the heroism of Black soldiers killed in WWII in the Netherlands — and telling the true history of racial segregation in the military.
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US Removal of Panels Honoring Black WWII Soldiers Buried in Netherlands Sparks Anger
After two panels honoring Black soldiers were removed due to President Donald Trump's executive orders eliminating DEI programs, residents in the Netherlands want answers and are demanding the panels ...
www.military.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
The Trump administration efforts to erase Black history extends to commemorating the heroism of Black soldiers killed in WWII in the Netherlands — and telling the true history of racial segregation in the military.
www.military.com/daily-news/i...
www.military.com/daily-news/i...
“Ken, can I have #ChristianNationalism for $400, please?”
JD Vance gets the biggest applause of his speech so far when he says "by the grace of God we always will be a Christian nation"
December 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“Ken, can I have #ChristianNationalism for $400, please?”
“Ken, can I have #whitesupremacy for $400, please?”
JD Vance: "In the United States of America you don't have to apologize for being white anymore"
December 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
“Ken, can I have #whitesupremacy for $400, please?”
“Jewish people alone cannot do enough.
We must work in coalition with non-Jewish organizations, & we can do this by focusing on two core goals: building relational rather than transactional coalitions, & seeking an inclusive multiracial democracy in the US.”
www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/reb...
We must work in coalition with non-Jewish organizations, & we can do this by focusing on two core goals: building relational rather than transactional coalitions, & seeking an inclusive multiracial democracy in the US.”
www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/reb...
Rebuilding Coalitions Toward a Just Future for All — Sources Journal
Abigail Levine Fall/Winter 2025
www.sourcesjournal.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“Jewish people alone cannot do enough.
We must work in coalition with non-Jewish organizations, & we can do this by focusing on two core goals: building relational rather than transactional coalitions, & seeking an inclusive multiracial democracy in the US.”
www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/reb...
We must work in coalition with non-Jewish organizations, & we can do this by focusing on two core goals: building relational rather than transactional coalitions, & seeking an inclusive multiracial democracy in the US.”
www.sourcesjournal.org/articles/reb...
"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
www.sfgate.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
"30% of white GOP voters holding Holocaust denial or minimization beliefs."
"54% of men and 39% of women under 50 held Holocaust denial beliefs. Among those over 50, 41% of men believed the Holocaust didn't happen as historians described, compared to 18% of women."
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"54% of men and 39% of women under 50 held Holocaust denial beliefs. Among those over 50, 41% of men believed the Holocaust didn't happen as historians described, compared to 18% of women."
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Fifth of GOP, Dems hold anti-Jewish beliefs, poll finds | The Jerusalem Post
The poll of almost 3,000 American voters found divides between "Core Republicans" and newer Republicans, as well as younger and older GOP voters.
www.jpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"30% of white GOP voters holding Holocaust denial or minimization beliefs."
"54% of men and 39% of women under 50 held Holocaust denial beliefs. Among those over 50, 41% of men believed the Holocaust didn't happen as historians described, compared to 18% of women."
www.jpost.com/american-pol...
"54% of men and 39% of women under 50 held Holocaust denial beliefs. Among those over 50, 41% of men believed the Holocaust didn't happen as historians described, compared to 18% of women."
www.jpost.com/american-pol...
Gotta stand up to bullies.
“Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
It helps to have 1.7 million amplifying likes.
Hail Sabrina Carpenter.
www.forbes.com/sites/conorm...
“Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
It helps to have 1.7 million amplifying likes.
Hail Sabrina Carpenter.
www.forbes.com/sites/conorm...
White House Deletes Video Using Sabrina Carpenter Song She Slammed As 'Evil'
“Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda,” Carpenter said in a post on X.
www.forbes.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Gotta stand up to bullies.
“Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
It helps to have 1.7 million amplifying likes.
Hail Sabrina Carpenter.
www.forbes.com/sites/conorm...
“Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
It helps to have 1.7 million amplifying likes.
Hail Sabrina Carpenter.
www.forbes.com/sites/conorm...
Hey @nytimes.com — this is how it’s done.
It’s not hard.
It’s not just “nativism.”
It’s “racist”.
@npr.org
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It’s not hard.
It’s not just “nativism.”
It’s “racist”.
@npr.org
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
Trump launches fresh attacks from familiar playbook with tirade on Somali immigrants
President Trump made racist comments about Somali immigrants and Somalia multiple times this week. It's a common tactic used by the president to get attention from those who share his nativist views.
www.npr.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Hey @nytimes.com — this is how it’s done.
It’s not hard.
It’s not just “nativism.”
It’s “racist”.
@npr.org
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
It’s not hard.
It’s not just “nativism.”
It’s “racist”.
@npr.org
www.npr.org/2025/12/04/n...
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
“Trump unleashed a xenophobic tirade against Somali immigrants on Tuesday, calling them ‘garbage’ he does not want in the US in an outburst that captured the raw nativism that has animated his approach to immigration.”
Why use the word “nativism” instead of “racism”?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Why use the word “nativism” instead of “racism”?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Country
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December 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
“Trump unleashed a xenophobic tirade against Somali immigrants on Tuesday, calling them ‘garbage’ he does not want in the US in an outburst that captured the raw nativism that has animated his approach to immigration.”
Why use the word “nativism” instead of “racism”?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
Why use the word “nativism” instead of “racism”?
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
"Floridians cannot allow the legislature to rig our elections for the president. Now is the time to speak up, regardless of your political affiliation...
Democracy is not a game. Our maps should not be either."
@jonwebber.bsky.social
#ElectionsMatter
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/29/s...
Democracy is not a game. Our maps should not be either."
@jonwebber.bsky.social
#ElectionsMatter
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/29/s...
Say no to Trump’s mid-decade redistricting | Opinion
The Florida policy director for the Southern Poverty Law Center writes that a proposed mid-decade redistricting in Florida is an anti-democratic attempt to ensure one-party rule in Washington.
www.sun-sentinel.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
"Floridians cannot allow the legislature to rig our elections for the president. Now is the time to speak up, regardless of your political affiliation...
Democracy is not a game. Our maps should not be either."
@jonwebber.bsky.social
#ElectionsMatter
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/29/s...
Democracy is not a game. Our maps should not be either."
@jonwebber.bsky.social
#ElectionsMatter
www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/11/29/s...
What’s it going to take to ensure that the Trump administrauon has an effective, inclusive response to #hatecrime & #whitesupremacy — within & outside government?
All of us.
Hail @equality.house.gov, Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social, & Director Jordan Dashow
equality.house.gov/media-center...
All of us.
Hail @equality.house.gov, Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social, & Director Jordan Dashow
equality.house.gov/media-center...
105 Representatives Demand DOJ Fully Enforce Hate Crime Laws
Today, Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jamie Rask...
equality.house.gov
November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
What’s it going to take to ensure that the Trump administrauon has an effective, inclusive response to #hatecrime & #whitesupremacy — within & outside government?
All of us.
Hail @equality.house.gov, Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social, & Director Jordan Dashow
equality.house.gov/media-center...
All of us.
Hail @equality.house.gov, Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social, & Director Jordan Dashow
equality.house.gov/media-center...
At a time when Sec Hegseth is spending taxpayer money to revert Army Base names back to Confederate leaders who waged a civil war to protect their right to enslave other human beings, the Coast Guard bans Confederate flags — but not swastikas — before a quick reversal.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
Coast Guard reclassifies swastikas and nooses as hate symbols after backlash | CNN Politics
The US Coast Guard on Thursday issued a memo that reclassifies swastikas and nooses as “hate symbols,” in a rapid about-face after facing intense scrutiny for a previous policy change which downplayed...
www.cnn.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
At a time when Sec Hegseth is spending taxpayer money to revert Army Base names back to Confederate leaders who waged a civil war to protect their right to enslave other human beings, the Coast Guard bans Confederate flags — but not swastikas — before a quick reversal.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/21/p...
Heartbreaking story about the impact of bigotry & anti-trans legislation on the family of two Christian ministers who had to move their family from their home in the South in order to secure gender-affirming care for their daughter.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/p...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/p...
Parenting a Trans Kid in Trump’s America
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Heartbreaking story about the impact of bigotry & anti-trans legislation on the family of two Christian ministers who had to move their family from their home in the South in order to secure gender-affirming care for their daughter.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/p...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/p...
Trump Berates One Reporter and Tells Another,‘Quiet, Piggy’
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
ICAP is proud to have defeated Kim Davis's efforts to overrule Obergefell. SCOTUS's denial of review confirms that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry, and that Davis's denial of marriage licenses plainly violated that right. Love wins!
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 AM