“The documents revealed that the American government had lied to the courts and illegally withheld information that might have changed history in 1942. The ‘Ringle report’…provided deep evidence of Japanese American loyalty…”
#JapaneseAmericans #WorldWarII #BurnOrde
#JapaneseAmericans #WorldWarII #BurnOrde
January 29, 2026 at 4:19 AM
“The documents revealed that the American government had lied to the courts and illegally withheld information that might have changed history in 1942. The ‘Ringle report’…provided deep evidence of Japanese American loyalty…”
#JapaneseAmericans #WorldWarII #BurnOrde
#JapaneseAmericans #WorldWarII #BurnOrde
This is effective communication in shortform media on a topic desperately needing acknowledgment and acceptance. (Hmm maybe this is a good time to “actually” that in 1943 the US incarcerated JapaneseAmericans in concentration camps or that Nazi ethnic exclusionary laws were inspired by US laws, etc)
This 1943 U.S. Army film warned about fascism in America
January 24, 2026 at 1:29 PM
This is effective communication in shortform media on a topic desperately needing acknowledgment and acceptance. (Hmm maybe this is a good time to “actually” that in 1943 the US incarcerated JapaneseAmericans in concentration camps or that Nazi ethnic exclusionary laws were inspired by US laws, etc)
#FuckJAKETAPPER ! Granted, #ICE #DETENTIONCamps are not YET #DEATHCamps . (Not YET!) But they ABSOLUTELY fit the historical definition of #CONCENTRATIONCamps ! Like #GERMANY used in BOTH #WorldWAR1 & #WorldWAR2 ! And WE put #JAPANESEAmericans in during #WW2 !
www.rawstory.com/minneapolis-...
www.rawstory.com/minneapolis-...
Jake Tapper exasperated as store owner refuses to back off ICE 'concentration camp' claim
A live interview on CNN took an uncomfortable turn Friday when anchor Jake Tapper challenged a Minnesota bookstore owner for insisting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were using “conce...
www.rawstory.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:28 AM
#FuckJAKETAPPER ! Granted, #ICE #DETENTIONCamps are not YET #DEATHCamps . (Not YET!) But they ABSOLUTELY fit the historical definition of #CONCENTRATIONCamps ! Like #GERMANY used in BOTH #WorldWAR1 & #WorldWAR2 ! And WE put #JAPANESEAmericans in during #WW2 !
www.rawstory.com/minneapolis-...
www.rawstory.com/minneapolis-...
#FranklinDelanoRoosevelt issued Presidential Proclamation No. 2537 requiring non-US citizens from Italy, Germany & Japan to register — but #FDR personally ordered the imprisonment only of #JapaneseAmericans with Executive Order 9066 based on his racial prejudices...
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
January 14, 2026 at 7:47 PM
#FranklinDelanoRoosevelt issued Presidential Proclamation No. 2537 requiring non-US citizens from Italy, Germany & Japan to register — but #FDR personally ordered the imprisonment only of #JapaneseAmericans with Executive Order 9066 based on his racial prejudices...
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
www.history.com/this-day-in-...
For more perspective on Japanese American incarceration and the lessons of history, Rachel Maddow's podcast "Burn Order." @maddow.bsky.social
#JapaneseAmericans
#JapaneseAmericans
December 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
For more perspective on Japanese American incarceration and the lessons of history, Rachel Maddow's podcast "Burn Order." @maddow.bsky.social
#JapaneseAmericans
#JapaneseAmericans
Please grow in awareness and understand the immoral detainment and imprisonment of #JapaneseAmericans during WWII.
Listen to @rachelmaddowarmy.bsky.social #BurnOrder.
Then share it with your larger community.
Listen to @rachelmaddowarmy.bsky.social #BurnOrder.
Then share it with your larger community.
December 30, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Please grow in awareness and understand the immoral detainment and imprisonment of #JapaneseAmericans during WWII.
Listen to @rachelmaddowarmy.bsky.social #BurnOrder.
Then share it with your larger community.
Listen to @rachelmaddowarmy.bsky.social #BurnOrder.
Then share it with your larger community.
🇺🇸 #History #Museum - #JapaneseAmericans
Trump can TRY to erase history but he can’t destroy
every book📕 every film📽️
every everything
Trump can TRY to erase history but he can’t destroy
every book📕 every film📽️
every everything
Japanese American National Museum Is Standing Up to Trump’s Attacks on History
truthout.org
Japanese American National Museum Is Standing Up to Trump’s Attacks on History
twp.ai
December 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🇺🇸 #History #Museum - #JapaneseAmericans
Trump can TRY to erase history but he can’t destroy
every book📕 every film📽️
every everything
Trump can TRY to erase history but he can’t destroy
every book📕 every film📽️
every everything
The SUITCASE PROJECT 🧳
you have 24 hours…
what would YOU take❓
Now at museumofvancouver.ca/the-suitcase...
Remember that those abducted by ICE are not afforded even this meagre gesture
#art #cdnHistory #ICE #usPol #CanadianHistory #SuitcaseProject #Vancouver #JapaneseCanadians #JapaneseAmericans
you have 24 hours…
what would YOU take❓
Now at museumofvancouver.ca/the-suitcase...
Remember that those abducted by ICE are not afforded even this meagre gesture
#art #cdnHistory #ICE #usPol #CanadianHistory #SuitcaseProject #Vancouver #JapaneseCanadians #JapaneseAmericans
The Suitcase Project - About
The Suitcase Project is a multimedia exhibition focused on the narratives of fourth and fifth generation Japanese Canadians and Americans.
suitcaseproject.ca
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The SUITCASE PROJECT 🧳
you have 24 hours…
what would YOU take❓
Now at museumofvancouver.ca/the-suitcase...
Remember that those abducted by ICE are not afforded even this meagre gesture
#art #cdnHistory #ICE #usPol #CanadianHistory #SuitcaseProject #Vancouver #JapaneseCanadians #JapaneseAmericans
you have 24 hours…
what would YOU take❓
Now at museumofvancouver.ca/the-suitcase...
Remember that those abducted by ICE are not afforded even this meagre gesture
#art #cdnHistory #ICE #usPol #CanadianHistory #SuitcaseProject #Vancouver #JapaneseCanadians #JapaneseAmericans
The rhetoric today against immigrants is no different from the rhetoric of World War II before we rounded up #JapaneseAmericans and put them in detention centers
#nokings #iceraids #ice #cbp #immigrants
Read: open.substack.com/pub/gerfarin...
#nokings #iceraids #ice #cbp #immigrants
Read: open.substack.com/pub/gerfarin...
December 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The rhetoric today against immigrants is no different from the rhetoric of World War II before we rounded up #JapaneseAmericans and put them in detention centers
#nokings #iceraids #ice #cbp #immigrants
Read: open.substack.com/pub/gerfarin...
#nokings #iceraids #ice #cbp #immigrants
Read: open.substack.com/pub/gerfarin...
The rhetoric today against immigrants is no different from the rhetoric of World War II before we rounded up #JapaneseAmericans and put them in detention centers
#nokings #iceraids #ice #cbp #immigrants
Read: open.substack.com/pub/gerfarin...
#nokings #iceraids #ice #cbp #immigrants
Read: open.substack.com/pub/gerfarin...
December 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The rhetoric today against immigrants is no different from the rhetoric of World War II before we rounded up #JapaneseAmericans and put them in detention centers
#nokings #iceraids #ice #cbp #immigrants
Read: open.substack.com/pub/gerfarin...
#nokings #iceraids #ice #cbp #immigrants
Read: open.substack.com/pub/gerfarin...
This is what the site of the former Central Utah "Relocation Center" for Japanese Americans (1942-1945) looks like today from the road passing by.
#historysky #EO9066 #JapaneseAmericans #lawsky
#historysky #EO9066 #JapaneseAmericans #lawsky
December 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
This is what the site of the former Central Utah "Relocation Center" for Japanese Americans (1942-1945) looks like today from the road passing by.
#historysky #EO9066 #JapaneseAmericans #lawsky
#historysky #EO9066 #JapaneseAmericans #lawsky
Rachel Maddow has a new podcast on the incarceration of Japanese Americans, at the outbreak of World War II.
#JapaneseAmericans #Incarceration #WorldWasIi #Podcasts
#JapaneseAmericans #Incarceration #WorldWasIi #Podcasts
It's here! "Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order"
Episodes 1 and 2 are up today... Eps 3-6 coming from here on out on Mondays.
Free to listen on any podcast app.
(For no ads and early access to all episodes, it's $2.99/month for an MS NOW premium subscription...)
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
Episodes 1 and 2 are up today... Eps 3-6 coming from here on out on Mondays.
Free to listen on any podcast app.
(For no ads and early access to all episodes, it's $2.99/month for an MS NOW premium subscription...)
podcasts.apple.com/me/podcast/r...
Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order
News Podcast · Series ·
podcasts.apple.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Rachel Maddow has a new podcast on the incarceration of Japanese Americans, at the outbreak of World War II.
#JapaneseAmericans #Incarceration #WorldWasIi #Podcasts
#JapaneseAmericans #Incarceration #WorldWasIi #Podcasts
#JapaneseAmericans #Nisei #USInternmentOfJapaneseAmericans #AmericanMilitaryHeroes #LateRecognition #USMilitary #442RegimentalCombatTeam #USArmy #UniversityOfHawaiiROTC
Military Times:
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/mil...
Military Times:
www.militarytimes.com/veterans/mil...
Seven ‘Nisei’ soldiers of the 442nd posthumously receive commission
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll posthumously promoted seven second-generation Japanese American soldiers, known as Nisei, to the rank of second lieutenant.
www.militarytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
#OTD in 1916, #MinoruYasui was born. A lawyer and #civilrights champion, he challenged the WWII curfew imposed on #JapaneseAmericans, taking his case all the way to the #SCOTUS. Though he lost, his courage helped pave the way for the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #minidoka #hoodriver #oregon
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OTD in 1916, #MinoruYasui was born. A lawyer and #civilrights champion, he challenged the WWII curfew imposed on #JapaneseAmericans, taking his case all the way to the #SCOTUS. Though he lost, his courage helped pave the way for the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #minidoka #hoodriver #oregon
#OTD in 1923, #CherryKinoshita was born. She led the movement to secure reparations and an official apology for #JapaneseAmericans who were incarcerated, helping pass landmark legislation that acknowledged these wrongs.
#minidoka #CWRIC #minidokairrigator #seattleevacuationredresscommittee
#minidoka #CWRIC #minidokairrigator #seattleevacuationredresscommittee
October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#OTD in 1923, #CherryKinoshita was born. She led the movement to secure reparations and an official apology for #JapaneseAmericans who were incarcerated, helping pass landmark legislation that acknowledged these wrongs.
#minidoka #CWRIC #minidokairrigator #seattleevacuationredresscommittee
#minidoka #CWRIC #minidokairrigator #seattleevacuationredresscommittee
#OTD in 1942, the #JeromeWarRelocationCenter opened in the swamps of southeastern #Arkansas.
Located in the #MississippiDelta, Jerome held over 8,000 #JapaneseAmericans at its peak, making it Arkansas's sixth-largest "city" at the time.
#Desha
Located in the #MississippiDelta, Jerome held over 8,000 #JapaneseAmericans at its peak, making it Arkansas's sixth-largest "city" at the time.
#Desha
October 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#OTD in 1942, the #JeromeWarRelocationCenter opened in the swamps of southeastern #Arkansas.
Located in the #MississippiDelta, Jerome held over 8,000 #JapaneseAmericans at its peak, making it Arkansas's sixth-largest "city" at the time.
#Desha
Located in the #MississippiDelta, Jerome held over 8,000 #JapaneseAmericans at its peak, making it Arkansas's sixth-largest "city" at the time.
#Desha
#OTD in 1942, the #Rohwer incarceration camp opened. Located in the #ArkansasDelta, Rohwer would ultimately hold over 8,500 #JapaneseAmericans.
September 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
#OTD in 1942, the #Rohwer incarceration camp opened. Located in the #ArkansasDelta, Rohwer would ultimately hold over 8,500 #JapaneseAmericans.
#OTD in 1942, the #Topaz War Relocation Center opened outside #Delta, #Utah. This remote facility became a temporary prison for over 11,000 #JapaneseAmericans who were forced from their homes in the #SanFrancisco #BayArea.
September 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#OTD in 1942, the #Topaz War Relocation Center opened outside #Delta, #Utah. This remote facility became a temporary prison for over 11,000 #JapaneseAmericans who were forced from their homes in the #SanFrancisco #BayArea.
youtu.be/C_FQZUSy1Vg?...
As usual George was way ahead of the curve.
#JapaneseAmericans
cc @georgetakei.bsky.social
As usual George was way ahead of the curve.
#JapaneseAmericans
cc @georgetakei.bsky.social
You Have No Rights | George Carlin | It's Bad for Ya (2008)
YouTube video by Official George Carlin
youtu.be
September 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
youtu.be/C_FQZUSy1Vg?...
As usual George was way ahead of the curve.
#JapaneseAmericans
cc @georgetakei.bsky.social
As usual George was way ahead of the curve.
#JapaneseAmericans
cc @georgetakei.bsky.social
#OTD in 1988, President #RonaldReagan signed the #CivilLibertiesActof1988 into law, formally apologizing to #JapaneseAmericans for their wrongful incarceration during #WWII.
A reminder that acknowledging past wrongs and working toward justice is never too late.
A reminder that acknowledging past wrongs and working toward justice is never too late.
August 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
#OTD in 1988, President #RonaldReagan signed the #CivilLibertiesActof1988 into law, formally apologizing to #JapaneseAmericans for their wrongful incarceration during #WWII.
A reminder that acknowledging past wrongs and working toward justice is never too late.
A reminder that acknowledging past wrongs and working toward justice is never too late.
#OTD in 1942, #JapaneseAmericans at the #SantaAnitaAssemblyCenter rioted after guards were ordered to search their barracks for stolen mess hall items and contraband. Rumors spread that the police were taking valuables as well. A suspected police informant was severely beaten.
August 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#OTD in 1942, #JapaneseAmericans at the #SantaAnitaAssemblyCenter rioted after guards were ordered to search their barracks for stolen mess hall items and contraband. Rumors spread that the police were taking valuables as well. A suspected police informant was severely beaten.
Current wips
Project Underground #superheroes #lesfic
Valley of Sand #swordswomen #war #lesfic #classism #japaneseamericans #fantasy
Seat To A Marriage #lesfic #infidelity #retrospective
Project Underground #superheroes #lesfic
Valley of Sand #swordswomen #war #lesfic #classism #japaneseamericans #fantasy
Seat To A Marriage #lesfic #infidelity #retrospective
July 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Current wips
Project Underground #superheroes #lesfic
Valley of Sand #swordswomen #war #lesfic #classism #japaneseamericans #fantasy
Seat To A Marriage #lesfic #infidelity #retrospective
Project Underground #superheroes #lesfic
Valley of Sand #swordswomen #war #lesfic #classism #japaneseamericans #fantasy
Seat To A Marriage #lesfic #infidelity #retrospective
As a youth, I was confident we learned #history's lessons and 'Never Again' was something everyone believed in.
It's hurtful to accept that a world view is wrong.
But it's also inspiring to see #JapaneseAmericans raising voices in ways that didn't happen last time.
youtu.be/HYNTlAnAvQ8?...
It's hurtful to accept that a world view is wrong.
But it's also inspiring to see #JapaneseAmericans raising voices in ways that didn't happen last time.
youtu.be/HYNTlAnAvQ8?...
Group of Japanese Americans protest possible ICE detention center at former Dublin prison
YouTube video by KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA
youtu.be
July 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
As a youth, I was confident we learned #history's lessons and 'Never Again' was something everyone believed in.
It's hurtful to accept that a world view is wrong.
But it's also inspiring to see #JapaneseAmericans raising voices in ways that didn't happen last time.
youtu.be/HYNTlAnAvQ8?...
It's hurtful to accept that a world view is wrong.
But it's also inspiring to see #JapaneseAmericans raising voices in ways that didn't happen last time.
youtu.be/HYNTlAnAvQ8?...
July 19
#JapaneseAmericans, allies protest proposal to reopen Federal Correctional Institution #Dublin CA prison as #ICE detention center
repeat of #WorldWarII, when thousands of Japanese Americans families sent to #internment camps w/o #dueprocess.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEtp...
#43
#JapaneseAmericans, allies protest proposal to reopen Federal Correctional Institution #Dublin CA prison as #ICE detention center
repeat of #WorldWarII, when thousands of Japanese Americans families sent to #internment camps w/o #dueprocess.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEtp...
#43
Japanese Americans, allies protest proposal to reopen CA prison as ICE detention center
YouTube video by ABC7 News Bay Area
www.youtube.com
July 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
July 19
#JapaneseAmericans, allies protest proposal to reopen Federal Correctional Institution #Dublin CA prison as #ICE detention center
repeat of #WorldWarII, when thousands of Japanese Americans families sent to #internment camps w/o #dueprocess.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEtp...
#43
#JapaneseAmericans, allies protest proposal to reopen Federal Correctional Institution #Dublin CA prison as #ICE detention center
repeat of #WorldWarII, when thousands of Japanese Americans families sent to #internment camps w/o #dueprocess.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEtp...
#43