IRTF Cleveland
@irtf.bsky.social
IRTF-the InterReligious Task Force on Central America, is a grassroots human rights organization that uses popular education, mutual aid and direct action to transform consumer behaviors, corporate and government policies for our collective liberation
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Cartoon by @rubenbolling.bsky.social.
November 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Cartoon by @rubenbolling.bsky.social.
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, we will commemorate the lives of human rights defenders in Central America and Colombia lost this past year for their brave outspokenness against injustices in their communities. Our guest speaker (and music performer) is Sebastián Torogós
October 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, we will commemorate the lives of human rights defenders in Central America and Colombia lost this past year for their brave outspokenness against injustices in their communities. Our guest speaker (and music performer) is Sebastián Torogós
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The situation in Gaza is dire. People of all walks of life, including my constituent Philip Tottenham have come together to deliver humanitarian aid. After being intercepted by the Israeli government, it's imperative all are safe, treated humanely, and released promptly. Aid must reach Gaza.
Israel intercepts almost all flotilla vessels trying to reach Gaza | CNN
Israel’s navy boarded vessels aiming to break the country’s blockade of Gaza, detaining dozens of people including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. But the Global Sumud Flotilla says some ship...
www.cnn.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The situation in Gaza is dire. People of all walks of life, including my constituent Philip Tottenham have come together to deliver humanitarian aid. After being intercepted by the Israeli government, it's imperative all are safe, treated humanely, and released promptly. Aid must reach Gaza.
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Tort's mother, Belkis, is trying to raise money for two families in Venezuela. They are struggling to get by and desperately need medications. If you are able to help, any amount will make a difference. Her goal is to raise $500.
Venmo @Belkis-Teran
Cash App @atljusticealliance
Venmo @Belkis-Teran
Cash App @atljusticealliance
September 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Tort's mother, Belkis, is trying to raise money for two families in Venezuela. They are struggling to get by and desperately need medications. If you are able to help, any amount will make a difference. Her goal is to raise $500.
Venmo @Belkis-Teran
Cash App @atljusticealliance
Venmo @Belkis-Teran
Cash App @atljusticealliance
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So. Drunk white ppl in Cincinnati get their a$$es kicked after hurling racial slurs at Black ppl + kicking a car. 7 Black people charged w felonies while white people claim victimhood. It takes weeks to charge just 1 white man w a misdemeanor.
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/c...
Meanwhile...
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/c...
Meanwhile...
Is charge against White man in Cincinnati brawl political or not enough? Debate continues
Local Black leaders say the charge doesn't go far enough, while the police union says it's unwarranted and that the city ordered the charges filed.
www.cincinnati.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
So. Drunk white ppl in Cincinnati get their a$$es kicked after hurling racial slurs at Black ppl + kicking a car. 7 Black people charged w felonies while white people claim victimhood. It takes weeks to charge just 1 white man w a misdemeanor.
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/c...
Meanwhile...
www.cincinnati.com/story/news/c...
Meanwhile...
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New today: soft-launch of "Open Security Mapping Project" for documenting ICE detention facilities. Includes web scraper and data on 117 facilities, all open source. Covers ICE .gov, Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap +Wikidata.
github.com/Open-Securit... -main info
github.com/Open-Securit... -Python scraper
github.com/Open-Securit... -main info
github.com/Open-Securit... -Python scraper
Open Security Mapping Project
Open Security Mapping Project has 3 repositories available. Follow their code on GitHub.
github.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New today: soft-launch of "Open Security Mapping Project" for documenting ICE detention facilities. Includes web scraper and data on 117 facilities, all open source. Covers ICE .gov, Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap +Wikidata.
github.com/Open-Securit... -main info
github.com/Open-Securit... -Python scraper
github.com/Open-Securit... -main info
github.com/Open-Securit... -Python scraper
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“How to Report ICE” zines now available for these areas:
NYC
Philly
Durham, NC
All of Massachusetts
I will add more as I get them done.
Download them to print here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
NYC
Philly
Durham, NC
All of Massachusetts
I will add more as I get them done.
Download them to print here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
August 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
“How to Report ICE” zines now available for these areas:
NYC
Philly
Durham, NC
All of Massachusetts
I will add more as I get them done.
Download them to print here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
NYC
Philly
Durham, NC
All of Massachusetts
I will add more as I get them done.
Download them to print here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
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Border Patrol at a Home Depot in Los Angeles days after the 9th circuit affirmed a court order that purports to block this exact behavior. They don't even know who they're chasing! This is insane. Send them all to jail.
August 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Border Patrol at a Home Depot in Los Angeles days after the 9th circuit affirmed a court order that purports to block this exact behavior. They don't even know who they're chasing! This is insane. Send them all to jail.
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@swin24.bsky.social Rolling Stone spells out exactly what you need to know about Ayman Soliman. He’s the guy you want by your side in your darkest hour.
And the government doesn’t just have a weak case. They have no case. ohioimmigrant.org/2025/07/23/r... #FreeAyman
And the government doesn’t just have a weak case. They have no case. ohioimmigrant.org/2025/07/23/r... #FreeAyman
Rolling Stone lays it bare - Ohio Immigrant Alliance
Ayman Soliman was a beloved Children’s Hospital chaplain known for comforting the parents of dying kids The U.S. government wants to deport him. Asawin Suebsaeng at Rolling Stone is out...
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July 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM
@swin24.bsky.social Rolling Stone spells out exactly what you need to know about Ayman Soliman. He’s the guy you want by your side in your darkest hour.
And the government doesn’t just have a weak case. They have no case. ohioimmigrant.org/2025/07/23/r... #FreeAyman
And the government doesn’t just have a weak case. They have no case. ohioimmigrant.org/2025/07/23/r... #FreeAyman
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Part of the trump administration’s case in court right now appears to be that the Muslim brotherhood has also done a lot of charity and social programs to build support and show an altruistic side, so don’t be fooled by Ayman Soliman being so nice and generous to Ohioans which…. Boy……
@swin24.bsky.social Rolling Stone spells out exactly what you need to know about Ayman Soliman. He’s the guy you want by your side in your darkest hour.
And the government doesn’t just have a weak case. They have no case. ohioimmigrant.org/2025/07/23/r... #FreeAyman
And the government doesn’t just have a weak case. They have no case. ohioimmigrant.org/2025/07/23/r... #FreeAyman
Rolling Stone lays it bare - Ohio Immigrant Alliance
Ayman Soliman was a beloved Children’s Hospital chaplain known for comforting the parents of dying kids The U.S. government wants to deport him. Asawin Suebsaeng at Rolling Stone is out...
ohioimmigrant.org
July 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Part of the trump administration’s case in court right now appears to be that the Muslim brotherhood has also done a lot of charity and social programs to build support and show an altruistic side, so don’t be fooled by Ayman Soliman being so nice and generous to Ohioans which…. Boy……
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ICE vehicle getting towed at St John's hospital (Oxnard, CA) ✊🏽
July 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
ICE vehicle getting towed at St John's hospital (Oxnard, CA) ✊🏽
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Cop City RICO trials: Ayla King day 1 live thread
July 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Cop City RICO trials: Ayla King day 1 live thread
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My FYP is video after video of pre-med students explaining how the big bill’s student loan cap will make it impossible for them to afford med school. Experts were already predicting a doctor shortage to the tune of 86k by 2036. This will make it exponentially worst. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hFxfBL/
The government just ended my ability to even apply to medical school, it’s no longer an option because private student loans would lead to absolute financial ruin. All of my work for the past 5-8 year...
TikTok video by Lauren Steiner, MS
www.tiktok.com
July 6, 2025 at 12:42 AM
My FYP is video after video of pre-med students explaining how the big bill’s student loan cap will make it impossible for them to afford med school. Experts were already predicting a doctor shortage to the tune of 86k by 2036. This will make it exponentially worst. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hFxfBL/
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My support crew is helping me through, but today, on the first of July, *I am officially a month behind in rent.* Though I am in a very tough spot, I am lucky to have been adopted into the fiscal sponsorship program of @irtf.bsky.social.
Read the update: bit.ly/4l7rb9l
Read the update: bit.ly/4l7rb9l
Urgent: Help Priscilla Stay Housed While Fighting for Justice
She’s behind on rent and needs community support now more than ever.
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July 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
My support crew is helping me through, but today, on the first of July, *I am officially a month behind in rent.* Though I am in a very tough spot, I am lucky to have been adopted into the fiscal sponsorship program of @irtf.bsky.social.
Read the update: bit.ly/4l7rb9l
Read the update: bit.ly/4l7rb9l
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Today the GOP justices on the Supreme Court endorsed migrants being sold into slavery.
They'll claim otherwise, but that's the reality — today's decision permits Trump to send people from countries around the world to any global hellhole that accepts a U.S. financial incentive.
They'll claim otherwise, but that's the reality — today's decision permits Trump to send people from countries around the world to any global hellhole that accepts a U.S. financial incentive.
June 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Today the GOP justices on the Supreme Court endorsed migrants being sold into slavery.
They'll claim otherwise, but that's the reality — today's decision permits Trump to send people from countries around the world to any global hellhole that accepts a U.S. financial incentive.
They'll claim otherwise, but that's the reality — today's decision permits Trump to send people from countries around the world to any global hellhole that accepts a U.S. financial incentive.
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Hi, I’m Priscilla Grim. I’m a mother, artist, and longtime organizer. I’m also one of 61 people facing extreme RICO charges in Georgia for protesting Cop City.
It’s been 2 years. The state is still coming for me.
👉 supportpriscilla.org
#StopCopCity #HelloComrade
It’s been 2 years. The state is still coming for me.
👉 supportpriscilla.org
#StopCopCity #HelloComrade
Support Priscilla!
In the largest political RICO case in U.S. history, activist and artist Priscilla Grim faces baseless charges for opposing Cop City. Arrested during a peaceful protest, she now battles criminalization...
supportpriscilla.org
June 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Hi, I’m Priscilla Grim. I’m a mother, artist, and longtime organizer. I’m also one of 61 people facing extreme RICO charges in Georgia for protesting Cop City.
It’s been 2 years. The state is still coming for me.
👉 supportpriscilla.org
#StopCopCity #HelloComrade
It’s been 2 years. The state is still coming for me.
👉 supportpriscilla.org
#StopCopCity #HelloComrade
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Warehouse and shipping workers are standing up to ICE.
If you’re in the industry, consider signing their pledge to fight back against inhumane workplace raids.
form.jotform.com/251684939561...
If you’re in the industry, consider signing their pledge to fight back against inhumane workplace raids.
form.jotform.com/251684939561...
June 20, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Warehouse and shipping workers are standing up to ICE.
If you’re in the industry, consider signing their pledge to fight back against inhumane workplace raids.
form.jotform.com/251684939561...
If you’re in the industry, consider signing their pledge to fight back against inhumane workplace raids.
form.jotform.com/251684939561...
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an easy disguise: all you’d need are some black masks
June 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
an easy disguise: all you’d need are some black masks
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Reps. Riley & Simon lead House freshmen in push for trade policy that supports working people:
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June 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Reps. Riley & Simon lead House freshmen in push for trade policy that supports working people:
riley.house.gov/media/press-...
riley.house.gov/media/press-...
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NEW — In a 27-22 vote, the Chicago City Council passes the controversial "snap curfew" ordinance, which will give the police superintendent the sole authority to enact a curfew — anytime, anywhere — with a 30-minute notice.
thetriibe.com/2025/06/live...
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Live: Chicago City Council passes 'snap curfew' ordinance • The TRiiBE
Today, the Chicago City Council is scheduled to vote on an ordinance that would give the Chicago Police superintendent sole authority to enact a “snap curfew."
thetriibe.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NEW — In a 27-22 vote, the Chicago City Council passes the controversial "snap curfew" ordinance, which will give the police superintendent the sole authority to enact a curfew — anytime, anywhere — with a 30-minute notice.
thetriibe.com/2025/06/live...
thetriibe.com/2025/06/live...
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BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
Robert, for the 6-3 court, holds that the law is not subject to heightened scrutiny under equal protection and passes rational basis review. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
Robert, for the 6-3 court, holds that the law is not subject to heightened scrutiny under equal protection and passes rational basis review. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
www.supremecourt.gov
June 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
Robert, for the 6-3 court, holds that the law is not subject to heightened scrutiny under equal protection and passes rational basis review. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
Robert, for the 6-3 court, holds that the law is not subject to heightened scrutiny under equal protection and passes rational basis review. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
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ICE agents just got extremely physical with protesters, detained what looked like four people and took them inside the building.
June 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
ICE agents just got extremely physical with protesters, detained what looked like four people and took them inside the building.
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Happening now: a small group of protesters are once again blocking ICE agents' vans outside immigration court in Chicago.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
June 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Happening now: a small group of protesters are once again blocking ICE agents' vans outside immigration court in Chicago.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
Masked agents with handcuffs are threatening activists with arrest and intimidating photographers.
Situation is tense, we'll update as we can.
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LAPD and LA Sheriffs tried to prevent two large protests from joining together in downtown and both departments ended up hitting EACH OTHER with impact munitions from across the same interesection.
June 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
LAPD and LA Sheriffs tried to prevent two large protests from joining together in downtown and both departments ended up hitting EACH OTHER with impact munitions from across the same interesection.