Police and protesters scuffle as 110,000 join anti-migrant London protest, and it seems like the whole situation is a powder keg ready to blow. The sheer number of people involved – and let’s be honest, many feel the 110,000 figure might be a serious underestimate – speaks volumes. It’s clear that a significant segment of the population is deeply concerned about immigration, and that concern is boiling over onto the streets.
What’s really interesting, and a little unsettling, is the breadth of this sentiment. It’s not just one particular group of immigrants drawing ire. The protests appear focused on a broad spectrum, which includes Muslims, Arabs, Pakistanis, and anyone with “brown skin.”… Continue reading
Singer Nezza (Vanessa Hernández) defied a Dodgers staff member’s request to sing the English national anthem, instead performing the Spanish version, “El Pendón Estrellado,” at Dodger Stadium. Her protest, publicized on TikTok, was a response to recent immigration raids in Los Angeles. Hernández, whose parents are Dominican immigrants, felt compelled to sing in Spanish in solidarity with her community. While the Dodgers haven’t commented, The Athletic reports no disciplinary action was taken against her.
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A group of Quakers is undertaking a 300-mile march from New York City to Washington, D.C., to protest the Trump administration’s harsh immigration policies. This action reflects a long history of Quaker activism for social justice, including past efforts against slavery and war. The march aims to demonstrate solidarity with marginalized groups targeted by the current administration and deliver a 17th-century document advocating religious freedom, highlighting its continued relevance. Participants emphasize the incompatibility of the administration’s actions with constitutional principles and the spirit of American pluralism.
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