Soozzone🫘
@soozzone.bsky.social
Semi-retired tech-exec, former SDSU EdTech adjunct, news junkie, tech nerd, sailor, #Leguminati, Xitter ex-pat; love family, travel, pets, photography. SoCal & Chicagoland resident.
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When the LA police says you are overreaching, you are overreaching.
June 8, 2025 at 3:14 AM
When the LA police says you are overreaching, you are overreaching.
Parents of US citizen Japanese-American childhood friends lost everything when sent to relocation camps during WWII while the sons & brothers fought (w/ distinction) for the US in Europe. A shameful part of our past that should #NEVERAGAIN happen. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/04/13/a...
‘Able to happen again’: Local Japanese American historians warn of Trump’s use of 1798 wartime law
In seeking to deport Venezuelan immigrants, President Trump has invoked the Alien Enemies Act — the same law that was used to justify incarcerating Japanese Americans during World War II.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
April 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Parents of US citizen Japanese-American childhood friends lost everything when sent to relocation camps during WWII while the sons & brothers fought (w/ distinction) for the US in Europe. A shameful part of our past that should #NEVERAGAIN happen. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/04/13/a...
As a borderline retiring American, I beg to differ with the billionaire Secretary who clearly is out of touch with the real world where the rest of us live. 🙄 Bessent says Americans ready to retire aren't worried about 'day-to-day' market fluctuations www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Americans ready to retire aren’t worried about ‘day-to-day’ market fluctuations
Bessent's comments come after President Donald Trump warned that the "economic revolution" won't "be easy" in a social media post.
www.nbcnews.com
April 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
As a borderline retiring American, I beg to differ with the billionaire Secretary who clearly is out of touch with the real world where the rest of us live. 🙄 Bessent says Americans ready to retire aren't worried about 'day-to-day' market fluctuations www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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“Let’s keep it real: this order is not about protecting elections; it is about making it harder for voters—particularly women voters— o participate in them,” said Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States. Please read this important statement bit.ly/3XvKEXH
March 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“Let’s keep it real: this order is not about protecting elections; it is about making it harder for voters—particularly women voters— o participate in them,” said Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States. Please read this important statement bit.ly/3XvKEXH
Just when you thought these things couldn’t get any uglier, this pulls up…
March 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Just when you thought these things couldn’t get any uglier, this pulls up…
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Brad Schimel backs the cruel 1849 abortion ban. Judge Susan Crawford believes doctors should save lives—not second-guess the law while women lie bleeding.
This election is life or death. Vote for Judge Crawford.
This election is life or death. Vote for Judge Crawford.
March 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Brad Schimel backs the cruel 1849 abortion ban. Judge Susan Crawford believes doctors should save lives—not second-guess the law while women lie bleeding.
This election is life or death. Vote for Judge Crawford.
This election is life or death. Vote for Judge Crawford.
For those in search of “what to do” and maintaining hope for our future: www.bbc.com/future/artic...
The '3.5% rule': How a small minority can change the world
Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts – and those engaging a threshold of 3.5% of the population have never failed to bring about change.
www.bbc.com
March 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
For those in search of “what to do” and maintaining hope for our future: www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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On its 105th anniversary, League of Women Voters sent a letter to Congress leaders expressing grave concern about the nation's state; urging them to protect the rule of law, defend the Constitution & end Executive Branch overreach. Signed by League leadership in all 50 states bit.ly/LWV_Ltr250214
February 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
On its 105th anniversary, League of Women Voters sent a letter to Congress leaders expressing grave concern about the nation's state; urging them to protect the rule of law, defend the Constitution & end Executive Branch overreach. Signed by League leadership in all 50 states bit.ly/LWV_Ltr250214
With his philosophy of "Move fast and break things," do we really want Elon "fixing" FAA Air Traffic Control (or anything else for that matter)? jalopnik.com/elon-musk-th...
February 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
With his philosophy of "Move fast and break things," do we really want Elon "fixing" FAA Air Traffic Control (or anything else for that matter)? jalopnik.com/elon-musk-th...
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This is all great, but especially the linked list of municipalities that have 287g agreements where local law enforcement is obliged to cooperate with ICE:
Multiple cities reporting that ICE raids have begun.
I'm an immigrant & human rights lawyer. I wrote this on how to handle ICE, the actions each of us can take to protect our immigrant neighbors, & debunking anti-immigrant hate.
No paywall. Please share widely.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/trumps-mas...
I'm an immigrant & human rights lawyer. I wrote this on how to handle ICE, the actions each of us can take to protect our immigrant neighbors, & debunking anti-immigrant hate.
No paywall. Please share widely.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/trumps-mas...
Trump's Mass Anti-Immigrant Raids to Begin
Here are action items to protect your immigrant neighbors, answers to common FAQs, and insights to debunk anti-immigrant propaganda
www.qasimrashid.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
This is all great, but especially the linked list of municipalities that have 287g agreements where local law enforcement is obliged to cooperate with ICE:
My hero of the week #BishopBudde with more courage than elected officials & oligarchs alike; being threatened & demonized for asking for mercy to those who are fearful. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
The Bishop Who Pleaded With Trump: ‘Was Anyone Going to Say Anything?’ (Gift Article)
Bishop Budde locked eyes with President Trump and made a plea for mercy — and the war over spiritual authority in America was ignited anew.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My hero of the week #BishopBudde with more courage than elected officials & oligarchs alike; being threatened & demonized for asking for mercy to those who are fearful. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/u...
For those avoiding some social media sites & news of the day, here's a live feed of puppies, kittens, goats in coats, etc. Just watching for a bit raises funds for animal charities… and it's pretty cute❣️ Might make you smile on a day there's not much to smile about. www.youtube.com/live/ICFiwn3...
LIVE: PUPPY AND KITTEN INAUGURATION
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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January 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
For those avoiding some social media sites & news of the day, here's a live feed of puppies, kittens, goats in coats, etc. Just watching for a bit raises funds for animal charities… and it's pretty cute❣️ Might make you smile on a day there's not much to smile about. www.youtube.com/live/ICFiwn3...
The editor claims it was repetitive, not censorship… really? $100M+ in billionaire inauguration bribes seems pretty topical to me. So many more worthy causes😞 www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/b...
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed (Gift Article)
The cartoon, by Ann Telnaes, depicted the owner of The Post, Jeff Bezos, and other billionaires genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald Trump.
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The editor claims it was repetitive, not censorship… really? $100M+ in billionaire inauguration bribes seems pretty topical to me. So many more worthy causes😞 www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/b...
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In the USA women are still not guaranteed equal rights.
It's easy to urge President Biden to instruct the US Archivist to certify the ERA in the Constitution! Use this link to customize a message & share with your friends. bit.ly/LWVNCSD_ERA #ERAnow
In the USA women are still not guaranteed equal rights.
It's easy to urge President Biden to instruct the US Archivist to certify the ERA in the Constitution! Use this link to customize a message & share with your friends. bit.ly/LWVNCSD_ERA #ERAnow
December 22, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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