A hundred activists met in Berkeley last Thursday to learn the facts about Brett Kavanaugh, nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court with a troubling record that raises serious questions about his views on unchecked presidential power and whether he will protect the rights of the most vulnerable among us. Our special thanks to meeting co-sponsors California Civil … Continue reading What you can do to help #StopKavanaugh
This Week in White Supremacy: Week 38
Muslims describe being confronted at pool: ‘we’re portrayed as troublemakers.’ New York Times Nia Wilson’s stabbing death hits close to home for Damian Lillard. The Undefeated Police held Ving Rhames at gunpoint in his own home after a neighbor told 911 'a large Black man' had broken in. Blavity A man was shot to … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy: Week 38
This Week in White Supremacy: Week 37
“The quote motivating me: ‘Either America will destroy ignorance or ignorance will destroy the United States.’-W.E.B. Du Bois. I am dedicating myself to destroying ignorance.” -Maya Wiley On the 28th anniversary of the ADA's passage, disability rights are increasingly in peril. Rewire The Justice Department has instructed US attorneys offices not to use the term … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy: Week 37
This Week in White Supremacy: Week 36
Be wise with your energy. Everything doesn’t require your response. And injustice requires our attention, but we should be intentional and intelligent about that. Good can be strategic. I love you. -Bernice King These are the names of the Black people whom police have shot and killed since 2016. ACLU The founder of the Papa … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy: Week 36
Stand up for our Democracy tomorrow at a ‘Confront Corruption’ vigil near you!
The degradation of our democracy has reached a profound new low. From Trump's historically disturbing statements in Helsinki, to the 12 new indictments of Russian officials for meddling in the 2016 U.S. elections and the arrest of a Russian over the weekend, to blatant self-dealing, from big money in politics to voter suppression, our democracy … Continue reading Stand up for our Democracy tomorrow at a ‘Confront Corruption’ vigil near you!
This Week in White Supremacy: Week 35
And, we are back! Between our 2018 Mind Science Conference and summer vacations, TWIWS took a brief hiatus. We had hoped the same would be the case for the racists but, of course, that did not happen. We hope you will take some time for self-care and rejuvenation this summer – we have a lot … Continue reading This Week in White Supremacy: Week 35
Our Rights Are at Stake. #SaveSCOTUS and Call Your Senators This Week.
Call (202) 224-3121 and tell your Senators that confirming Brett Kavanaugh means threatening the protection of basic civil and human rights. President Trump has nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy. Recent Supreme Court decisions are a devastating reminder of what one Trump justice, Neil Gorsuch, has already brought us. … Continue reading Our Rights Are at Stake. #SaveSCOTUS and Call Your Senators This Week.
What you can do: SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Donald Trump just announced his nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. We demand that the U.S. Senate, starting with the Judiciary Committee, fulfill its constitutional responsibility to thoroughly and closely examine this nominee, including the nominee's past record, as well as his candid answers to revealing and insightful questions. We must reject efforts … Continue reading What you can do: SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh