Vinson Valega
@vinsdrums.bsky.social
Jazz drummer & composer. Project Manager, Louden Studio (artist, Sharon Louden). Squarespace website designer. Activist & swimmer. History teaches us so much about today. —> VinsonValega.com
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To her great credit. We need everyone to condemn extremism, hate, and violence, even people who once promoted them.
BASH: We have seen these attacks from the president at other people. It's not new. And I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
November 16, 2025 at 3:40 PM
To her great credit. We need everyone to condemn extremism, hate, and violence, even people who once promoted them.
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For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
Latino US citizens racially profiled by federal immigration agents in Chicago: ‘I felt like a piece of trash’
The Tribune spoke to U.S. citizens and green card holders who have either been questioned or detained during Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
The NYC Premiere of Sharon Louden’s third book, “Last Artist Standing: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Over 50” conversation book event at The Strand Bookstore in NYC is coming Monday, Nov 17th, starting at 7pm.
RSVP > $10/ticket:
www.strandbooks.com/sharon-loude...
Hope to see you there!
RSVP > $10/ticket:
www.strandbooks.com/sharon-loude...
Hope to see you there!
November 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The NYC Premiere of Sharon Louden’s third book, “Last Artist Standing: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Over 50” conversation book event at The Strand Bookstore in NYC is coming Monday, Nov 17th, starting at 7pm.
RSVP > $10/ticket:
www.strandbooks.com/sharon-loude...
Hope to see you there!
RSVP > $10/ticket:
www.strandbooks.com/sharon-loude...
Hope to see you there!
Look what's coming your way, New York! Stop by for an evening of fantastic conversation between @sharonlouden.bsky.social & artists Martha Wilson and Nina Kuo, plus @hyperallergic.com's new Editor-in-Chief, Hakim Bishara. 7pm start time. Ticket needed...#LiveSustain
Join Sharon Louden, author of Last Artist Standing (published this fall by our friends at @intellectbooks.bsky.social), at The Strand on November 17. Register here: buff.ly/Zy0s9mN
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Look what's coming your way, New York! Stop by for an evening of fantastic conversation between @sharonlouden.bsky.social & artists Martha Wilson and Nina Kuo, plus @hyperallergic.com's new Editor-in-Chief, Hakim Bishara. 7pm start time. Ticket needed...#LiveSustain
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A fun byproduct of unitary executive theory—if the president controls everyone under him, he can demand they transfer hundreds of millions in tax dollars into his bank account
Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X
October 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A fun byproduct of unitary executive theory—if the president controls everyone under him, he can demand they transfer hundreds of millions in tax dollars into his bank account
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Bessent’s friends have huge investments in Argentina.
Elon Musk does too.
Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.
There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.
One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,
Elon Musk does too.
Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.
There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.
One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,
October 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Bessent’s friends have huge investments in Argentina.
Elon Musk does too.
Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.
There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.
One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,
Elon Musk does too.
Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.
There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.
One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,
"The idea that the Court may use the Reconstruction Amendments to the Constitution to bar a remedy that helps minority voters is both ahistorical and repugnant."
electionlawblog.org?p=152536
electionlawblog.org?p=152536
Early Signs from Oral Argument in Callais Suggest that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is in Real Trouble #ELB
As I explained back in August, the Supreme Court reached and and in the most opaque way on a late Friday afternoon in mid-summer, the Court turned a ho-hum racial gerrymandering case where the court h...
electionlawblog.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"The idea that the Court may use the Reconstruction Amendments to the Constitution to bar a remedy that helps minority voters is both ahistorical and repugnant."
electionlawblog.org?p=152536
electionlawblog.org?p=152536
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John Roberts’ Constitution: The federal government protecting people’s right to vote or giving them health care violates the sacred principle of state sovereignty but if the deranged POTUS and his bloodthirsty advisers want to use the military to invade other states for being too liberal that’s fine
October 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
John Roberts’ Constitution: The federal government protecting people’s right to vote or giving them health care violates the sacred principle of state sovereignty but if the deranged POTUS and his bloodthirsty advisers want to use the military to invade other states for being too liberal that’s fine
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We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state’s military troops.
October 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
We must now start calling this what it is: Trump’s Invasion. It started with federal agents, it will soon include deploying federalized members of the Illinois National Guard against our wishes, and it will now involve sending in another state’s military troops.
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This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.
October 6, 2025 at 1:44 AM
This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.
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This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.
America is on the brink of martial law.
Do not be silent.
America is on the brink of martial law.
Do not be silent.
This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.
October 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.
America is on the brink of martial law.
Do not be silent.
America is on the brink of martial law.
Do not be silent.
This is the most fucked story yet of this regime 👇🏽👇🏽
A Kavanaugh raid chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
October 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM
This is the most fucked story yet of this regime 👇🏽👇🏽
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“ABC7 spoke to Pertissue Fisher, a woman who lives in the building. She said ICE agents took everyone in the building, including her, and asked questions later….’They was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other.’”
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
ICE agents raid South Shore apartments; Trump says Chicago could become military training ground
ICE agents raided a South Shore apartment building overnight as the city braces for a possible military deployment.
abc7chicago.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“ABC7 spoke to Pertissue Fisher, a woman who lives in the building. She said ICE agents took everyone in the building, including her, and asked questions later….’They was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other.’”
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
It can’t happen here, you say. But it is happening.
Not even nine months into this regime. This so utterly pathetic and despicable….”Biking While Brown in Chi-town.”
ICE Nazis in Chicago tried to kidnap a food delivery worker but my man was too fast for those slow bastards
September 29, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Not even nine months into this regime. This so utterly pathetic and despicable….”Biking While Brown in Chi-town.”
This just dropped, which mentions @sharonlouden.bsky.social's piece, "Windows of Freedom Tower" by name. We are so honored to be part of such an important project! --> www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Freedom Tower to reopen after two years and a multi-million dollar restoration
Hundreds of antique items — a wedding dress, a bag of marbles, guayaberas, a stuffed toy, a record player, a postcard, treasured photos, and a crucifix — are on display in collections that make up the...
www.miamiherald.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This just dropped, which mentions @sharonlouden.bsky.social's piece, "Windows of Freedom Tower" by name. We are so honored to be part of such an important project! --> www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
@sundayfall.bsky.social Hi Sunday! I'm just reaching out to tell you how my wife, @sharonlouden.bsky.social, & I enjoyed your essay --> sundayf.medium.com/why-i-say-ar.... She's now using it in her teaching/workshops/appearances on our current book tour: www.livesustain.org/current-tour. Cheers!
Why I say “Art industry” instead of “Art world”
In conversations about contemporary visual culture, people often refer to the “art world” as a self-contained, floating, abstract network…
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September 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
@sundayfall.bsky.social Hi Sunday! I'm just reaching out to tell you how my wife, @sharonlouden.bsky.social, & I enjoyed your essay --> sundayf.medium.com/why-i-say-ar.... She's now using it in her teaching/workshops/appearances on our current book tour: www.livesustain.org/current-tour. Cheers!
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NEWS: Sinclair says its ending its pre-emption of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
September 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
NEWS: Sinclair says its ending its pre-emption of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
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Rep. Don Bacon on tariffs: "We just heard yesterday from a company we have that makes wind combines that they're moving all their to Europe because the tariffs are too high...That's hundreds of jobs. Iowa and Nebraska are really struggling."
September 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Rep. Don Bacon on tariffs: "We just heard yesterday from a company we have that makes wind combines that they're moving all their to Europe because the tariffs are too high...That's hundreds of jobs. Iowa and Nebraska are really struggling."
“We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, & appears to work a low wage job,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in dissent. “Rather than stand idly by while our constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent.” apple.news/ApTi-fhh_T7K...
Supreme Court lifts limits on immigration raids in the Los Angeles area — The Washington Post
The raid sparked major protests in Southern California. President Donald Trump deployed troops from the California National Guard and Marines in response.
apple.news
September 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, & appears to work a low wage job,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in dissent. “Rather than stand idly by while our constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent.” apple.news/ApTi-fhh_T7K...
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NEW: Lawmakers unwilling to battle Trump directly have been quietly hopeful the courts would resolve President Trump's bid to commandeer their power of the purse.
It hasn't happened, and now the hour of reckoning has arrived.
w/ Jen Scholtes
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
It hasn't happened, and now the hour of reckoning has arrived.
w/ Jen Scholtes
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
September 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
NEW: Lawmakers unwilling to battle Trump directly have been quietly hopeful the courts would resolve President Trump's bid to commandeer their power of the purse.
It hasn't happened, and now the hour of reckoning has arrived.
w/ Jen Scholtes
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
It hasn't happened, and now the hour of reckoning has arrived.
w/ Jen Scholtes
www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
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New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
August 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
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The extent to which ICE is ignoring all civil rights and due process is astounding — and indicative of a culture where they’ve been told they can do literally no wrong. Agency and admin leaders must face sanctions and legal consequences.
“ILLEGALS” MY ASS!
Green card holder Rami Othmane speaks out after being snatched off the street by ICE while driving to the grocery store.
He’s a documented immigrant and the husband of Dr Wafaa Alrashid, chief of staff at a local hospital. He was locked in detention for 13 days.
Green card holder Rami Othmane speaks out after being snatched off the street by ICE while driving to the grocery store.
He’s a documented immigrant and the husband of Dr Wafaa Alrashid, chief of staff at a local hospital. He was locked in detention for 13 days.
August 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The extent to which ICE is ignoring all civil rights and due process is astounding — and indicative of a culture where they’ve been told they can do literally no wrong. Agency and admin leaders must face sanctions and legal consequences.
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Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
August 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Kamala Harris at her closing campaign rally:
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
"Donald Trump intends to use the United States Military against American citizens who simply disagree with him."
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Trump proposes to rescind AIDS funds. Congress rejects the proposal. So Trump and his henchman Russ Vought just refuse to spend the money and try to hide that decision from Congress and the public. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/h...
Trump Budget Office Is Withholding H.I.V. Funds That Congress Appropriated
www.nytimes.com
August 23, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Trump proposes to rescind AIDS funds. Congress rejects the proposal. So Trump and his henchman Russ Vought just refuse to spend the money and try to hide that decision from Congress and the public. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/h...
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Over the weekend, the “sandwich thrower” posters went up all over DC. Instant icon of resistance.
A remix of Banksy’s mural: not a Molotov, not a rock, but something just as disruptive, a hoagie hurled with defiance.
A remix of Banksy’s mural: not a Molotov, not a rock, but something just as disruptive, a hoagie hurled with defiance.
August 19, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Over the weekend, the “sandwich thrower” posters went up all over DC. Instant icon of resistance.
A remix of Banksy’s mural: not a Molotov, not a rock, but something just as disruptive, a hoagie hurled with defiance.
A remix of Banksy’s mural: not a Molotov, not a rock, but something just as disruptive, a hoagie hurled with defiance.