Posts Tagged Fuck Trump

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By Barbara Sostaita • 6 years ago

ICE deporting activists not because of legal status, but due to political work

In the past month, at least four prominent undocumented immigrant activists and community leaders have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The timing of these arrests is no coincidence: this is a strategic and retaliatory move by the Trump administration meant to silence movement leaders and dissuade others from engaging in political work.

In the past month, at least four prominent undocumented immigrant activists and community leaders have been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The timing of these arrests is no coincidence: this is a strategic and retaliatory move ...

Climate change activists carry signs as they march during a protest in downtown on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Philadelphia. The Democratic National Convention starts Monday in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
By Barbara Sostaita • 6 years ago

Trump Admits Climate Change is Real—But Only So He Can Terrorize the Global South

Last week, Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing a $700 billion budget for the Department of Defense for the coming fiscal year. Unsurprisingly, the bill calls for an increase in troops and military resources. The real shocker comes at section 335 of the bill, which recognizes that climate change is real—but only to justify military action and terrorize the Global South.

Last week, Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing a $700 billion budget for the Department of Defense for the coming fiscal year. Unsurprisingly, the bill calls for an increase in troops and military resources. The real ...