Sorry I forgot to mention this on the 250th July 4th celebration,
But as I showed above, the Declaration of Independence, was explicitly pro immigration,
Here’s the source: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript
I’ve sadly noticed that seemingly activist fatigue is starting to set in here in the USA, and I fully understand, it can be exhausting working non stop for a better future,
But we’re getting so close to a breakthrough, I can feel it,
The NRA and the Cato institute, a right wing lobbyist and a right wing think tank, have already defected from the Trump regime,
If we continue to push just a bit more, and managed to induce a loyalty shift with just 1 or 2 more right wing institutions, along with so many left and centrist allies by our side,
Then our victory in saving American democracy, and building a better life for ourselves and our children will become certain, I’m confident on that people,
Remember everyone, no kings, no masters, and no dictators,
Never give up, never stop pushing for a better life!
* Her name is Renée Good. My sincere apologies for my mistake. *
Jan 24, 2026. Here’s the full 7-minutes on YouTube: ICE Kills Another American - Takes by Jamelle Bouie - Jan 24, 2026 (YouTube)
From the description: On the killing of Alex J. Pretti and the illegitimacy of the current regime.
Jamelle Bouie is a columnist for The New York Times: nytimes.com/column/jamelle-bouie
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https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/event-calendar/naturalization-ceremony-41st-annual
(One of the speakers just said “When the power of love overcomes the love of power then the world will know peace.” This is variously attributed to William Gladstone and Jimi Hendrix but it probably made a lot of people think of the couple flying the flag on top of the Empire State Building, which is still America 250 af.)
Native American storyteller Gene Tagaban just led the crowd in chants of “We are the people!”
The speaker just recognized the oldest person being sworn in today, a man named Manuel from the Philippines who is 81 years old.
For reference, the bible directly says to love foreigners,
“Leviticus 19:33-34 (NIV): "When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.".
With it being the 250th 4th of July, I feel as though it’s only natural, to remind all Americans what the document we’re all celebrating actually says, and how it compares to today.
For reference, my grandfather a retired CBP officer who served at the border for 27 years,
And when I asked them what their personal thoughts were for instances of ICE shooting at moving vehicles like this, they said they were trained to NEVER fire at someone just trying to drive away.