Jeanne Sakata
@jeannesakata.bsky.social
Actor & Playwright on the stage & on the page!
jeannesakata.com
My Plays:
HOLD THESE TRUTHS
holdthesetruths.info
FOR US ALL
latw.org/title/us-all
THE SECRET GARDEN
latw.org/title/secret-garden
jeannesakata.com
My Plays:
HOLD THESE TRUTHS
holdthesetruths.info
FOR US ALL
latw.org/title/us-all
THE SECRET GARDEN
latw.org/title/secret-garden
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, has died. She was 111.
"I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
Geoff Bennett has more.
"I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
Geoff Bennett has more.
November 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, has died. She was 111.
"I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
Geoff Bennett has more.
"I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
Geoff Bennett has more.
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This is my kind of good trouble.
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This is my kind of good trouble.
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From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...
The age of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity must finally come to an end
Research shows it is not possible for captive cetaceans to thrive in concrete pools
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...
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Raskin: "In the very presence of the victims and survivors, the Speaker said that 'now is a time we should be working on urgent legislative work.' Mr Speaker, justice is urgent legislative work. The truth is urgent legislative work. You were the one who refused to swear in Rep. Grijalva for 50 days"
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Raskin: "In the very presence of the victims and survivors, the Speaker said that 'now is a time we should be working on urgent legislative work.' Mr Speaker, justice is urgent legislative work. The truth is urgent legislative work. You were the one who refused to swear in Rep. Grijalva for 50 days"
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The Trump White House is a safe space for sex traffickers, dictators, and fraudsters.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Live Updates: Trump Praises Saudi Prince and Dismisses Question About Killing of Journalist
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The Trump White House is a safe space for sex traffickers, dictators, and fraudsters.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
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"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
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the speech
'We have toppled a political dynasty': Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning NYC mayoral race
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 AM
the speech
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This is remarkable.
EVERY COUNTY in Virginia, which is blurple, went blue. Wow.
EVERY COUNTY in Virginia, which is blurple, went blue. Wow.
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is remarkable.
EVERY COUNTY in Virginia, which is blurple, went blue. Wow.
EVERY COUNTY in Virginia, which is blurple, went blue. Wow.
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Every Democratic mayor and governor should say this.
Should have been said for months.
ICE AGENTS will be held ACCOUNTABLE.
Should have been said for months.
ICE AGENTS will be held ACCOUNTABLE.
Mamdani: "My message to ICE agents & to everyone across this city is that everyone will be held to the same standard of the law. If you violate it, you must be held accountable. There is sadly a sense growing that certain people are allowed to violate that law, whether they be POTUS or ICE agents."
November 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Every Democratic mayor and governor should say this.
Should have been said for months.
ICE AGENTS will be held ACCOUNTABLE.
Should have been said for months.
ICE AGENTS will be held ACCOUNTABLE.
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The oligarchy came out in full force against Zohran Mamdani's fight for a more affordable NYC.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
It didn't matter.
Let his victory in the face of Big Money serve as a reminder that people have the power.
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MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:
October 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
MSNBC captured the crowd from the Boston "No Kings" rally:
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Great day to show what you believe in. Speak your truth. Show you are prepared to fight against authoritarian rule. If you’re marching, having a teach-in,organizing, or resting for future battles, do it with the conviction that we will not give in, that we stand on the side of justice.And stay safe.
October 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Great day to show what you believe in. Speak your truth. Show you are prepared to fight against authoritarian rule. If you’re marching, having a teach-in,organizing, or resting for future battles, do it with the conviction that we will not give in, that we stand on the side of justice.And stay safe.
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“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”
apnews.com/article/pope...
apnews.com/article/pope...
Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.
apnews.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”
apnews.com/article/pope...
apnews.com/article/pope...
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WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
September 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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This is why we’re out in the streets - you cannot defend the actions of people who would lie to kidnap 1st graders. Any human being with a conscience is going to take that personally.
BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.”
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
June 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This is why we’re out in the streets - you cannot defend the actions of people who would lie to kidnap 1st graders. Any human being with a conscience is going to take that personally.
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My latest: "America, 2025: A Cautionary Tale for Generations"
America chose to demonize transgender people. Then it came for other marginalized groups—and eventually, democracy itself.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
America chose to demonize transgender people. Then it came for other marginalized groups—and eventually, democracy itself.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
America, 2025: A Cautionary Tale for Generations
America chose to demonize transgender people. Then it came for other marginalized groups—and eventually, democracy itself.
open.substack.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
My latest: "America, 2025: A Cautionary Tale for Generations"
America chose to demonize transgender people. Then it came for other marginalized groups—and eventually, democracy itself.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
America chose to demonize transgender people. Then it came for other marginalized groups—and eventually, democracy itself.
open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
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Letter signed by 90 law professors at Harvard Law School explaining the lawlessness of the Trump administration‘s attack on the legal profession.
March 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Letter signed by 90 law professors at Harvard Law School explaining the lawlessness of the Trump administration‘s attack on the legal profession.
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Truly, a must read. If only our so-called leaders had an ounce of this young man’s wisdom and moral clarity. #FreeMahmoudKhalil
Must read: Mahmoud Khalil speaks out for the first time since his arrest by the Trump administration in an exclusive letter, dictated over the phone to his family, from ICE detention in Louisiana.
March 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Truly, a must read. If only our so-called leaders had an ounce of this young man’s wisdom and moral clarity. #FreeMahmoudKhalil
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📢 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 5.
Together with progressive partners, we’re planning a massive mobilization in the streets to translate the anger with Trump’s power grab into a nationwide show of defiance.
Find a Hands Off! event near you or plan one: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
Together with progressive partners, we’re planning a massive mobilization in the streets to translate the anger with Trump’s power grab into a nationwide show of defiance.
Find a Hands Off! event near you or plan one: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
March 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
📢 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, April 5.
Together with progressive partners, we’re planning a massive mobilization in the streets to translate the anger with Trump’s power grab into a nationwide show of defiance.
Find a Hands Off! event near you or plan one: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
Together with progressive partners, we’re planning a massive mobilization in the streets to translate the anger with Trump’s power grab into a nationwide show of defiance.
Find a Hands Off! event near you or plan one: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...
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First they came for the liver specialist…
Call your representatives and ask them what they are doing to stop this lawlessness? How are they stopping Trump’s march to dictatorship? How are they going to make the President follow the law? Demand they stand up for the legislative branch and the law.
Call your representatives and ask them what they are doing to stop this lawlessness? How are they stopping Trump’s march to dictatorship? How are they going to make the President follow the law? Demand they stand up for the legislative branch and the law.
Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.
www.nytimes.com
March 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
First they came for the liver specialist…
Call your representatives and ask them what they are doing to stop this lawlessness? How are they stopping Trump’s march to dictatorship? How are they going to make the President follow the law? Demand they stand up for the legislative branch and the law.
Call your representatives and ask them what they are doing to stop this lawlessness? How are they stopping Trump’s march to dictatorship? How are they going to make the President follow the law? Demand they stand up for the legislative branch and the law.
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I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.
March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.