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Cities Say They Store Property Taken From #Homeless Encampments. People Rarely Get Their Things Back.
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Storage programs are meant to protect people’s property rights and allow them to reclaim their possessions. But they rarely accomplish either objective, according to a ProPublica investigation of cities with the largest homeless populations.
#Housing #Unhoused #HumanRights #Police #LawEnforcement #Property #News #Government
propublica.org/article/homeles…
Wishing a solemn Trans Day of Remembrance to not just trans people, but also to their friends, families, and allies.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgen…
Especially the latter groups, we all need to commit to standing up for the trans community with material and moral support.
Nobody's free until everybody's free. ✊
#trans #TransRights #HumanRights #TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR
Everyday I Am Just Deaf: Here’s What Most People Get Wrong About Me
" Navigating the world as a Black woman who is deaf has brought unique challenges. The intersections of race, gender, and disability have played a huge role in shaping how people perceive and treat me. As a Black woman, there’s often the stereotype that we are “strong” and can handle anything. But that assumption sometimes hides the fact that I need support and understanding just like anyone else. Being both Black and deaf has meant dealing with both racism and ableism—two forces that can sometimes feel overwhelming but have also fueled my determination. "
"One of the most hurtful assumptions people make is thinking that because I’m deaf, I’m somehow less capable or less intelligent. It’s isolating when people assume I can’t participate fully in conversations or contribute meaningfully in work settings. Another common misconception is that all deaf people can read lips. I can’t, and it’s exhausting when people expect me to understand them that way. These assumptions make me feel like people are focusing on my deafness more than my capabilities. "
#Racism #Deaf #Ableism #Disability #HumanRights
byblacks.com/opinion/item/3735…
Everyday I Am Just Deaf: Here’s What Most People Get Wrong About Me - ByBlacks.com | #1 online magazine for Black Canadians
When I was just a little girl, an ear infection changed my life in ways no one could have imagined.Kellina Powell (ByBlacks.com)
Iconic Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading voice against migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. But West says his perspective is aligned with what he sees as the reality of the border. texasobserver.org/a-lawmans-ch…
#Texas #border #police #racism #HumanRights #politics #USpol #immigration #WestTexas #news #election2024
Blame Capitalism: for putting at risk not just your retirement savings but the entire fate of humanity.
theguardian.com/business/2024/…
#capitalism #neoliberalism #classwar #vulnerable #economics #bosses #workers #humanrights #environment #war #BlameCapitalism #livingwage #tax #taxburden #neoliberalism #trickledown #censorship #fossilfuels #mining #retirement
Private equity firms ploughing billions into fossil fuels, analysis reveals
US public sector workers’ retirement savings invested in projects that pump out a billion tonnes of emissions a yearDamien Gayle (The Guardian)
SCOOP from Reporting Fellow Francesca D'Annunzio: Texas Department of Public Safety is committing to a five year, $5.3 million contract for Tangles, an AI #surveillance tool that can track cell phones without a court order. (🧵 1/2) texasobserver.org/texas-dps-su…
#Texas #politics #USpol #news #police #tech #privacy #HumanRights #activism #AI
Texas State Police Gear Up for Massive Expansion of Surveillance Tech
DPS plans to spend millions in taxpayer dollars on a controversial software, used first as part of Governor Abbott’s border crackdown, to “disrupt potential domestic terrorism.”Francesca D’Annunzio (The Texas Observer)
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Federal government:
"Hi provinces! Our winters can be harsh and we have many homeless living on the streets so here we are giving you financial help to house these people so they won't die out in the cold."
Conservative premiers in Ontario, Alberta, and Saskatchewan:
"What? Can't hear you! Besides, it we can't risk taking money from the feds and making them look good. WE MUST OWN THE LIBS! We will NOT concern ourselves with people dying in the snow! "
Conservative Premiers call local police and RCMP:
"Just make sure the bodies don't clutter up the doorways or sidewalks in front of businesses! Move them out of town!"
#Canpoli #Politics #Homeless #Housing
Free Sal!
Action Toolkit to Release
Sal Khan from ICE!
Updated and Urgent
Last update: 6/5/24 (sign the petition if youre in the US)
Muhammad Salman Khan (he/they pronouns), known by their community as Sal, was unjustly detained by ICE in early May. Sal is an openly queer journalist and political refugee from Pakistan who is seeking asylum in the U.S. for their human rights activism. We are calling on our community to help us demand Sal’s release from Plymouth County Correctional Facility, and an end to all detainments by ICE!
#Trans #Transgender #HumanRights #ICE #Queer #Journalism #PoliticalRefugee
#Refugee
ACTION TOOLKIT: Free Sal!
Free Sal! Action Toolkit to Release Sal Khan from ICE! Updated and Urgent Last update: 7/22/24 Link to share: bit.ly/freesalkhan Questions? Please email nicole@aarw.Google Docs