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ICE murdered a woman in Minneapolis today. Her name was Renee Good.
Renee Good was a queer white woman, a mother and a wife. She was a US citizen. But too many stories are making sure to include the details of her citizenship first and foremost, even before her name,as if it makes a difference, as if it would have been more understandable or more acceptable if the woman that ICE murdered was an immigrant, documented or otherwise. As if her citizenship should provoke us to a higher level of outrage. 
Of course it makes absolutely no difference whatsoever.
When you talk about the death of Renee Good, talk about her by her name. Talk about her courage in being a bystander interventionist and observer of the lawless behavior of the armed agents engaging in an ethnic cleansing campaign in our country. Talk about her family that is left behind after this wanton act of murder. Talk about her as a role model and inspiration for all of us.
But don't talk about Renee Good as a US citizen. It doesn't matter. It's beneath mention. 
Rest in Power, Renee Nicole Good. A brave and kind neighbor who cherished her community, and was cherished right back. I pay my respects to her, as well as the countless families affected by ICE.
This is a grim milestone for the regime. A blatant act of terrorism leading us deeper into the pit of fascism.
I wish everyone vigor this year, but most of all I wish you safety and health.
Our debut original project, Take Us North, is a narrative-driven video game inspired by real-world stories that follows the poignant journeys of migrants and asylum seekers on their way to cross the US-Mexico border.
As of writing this, with 11 days left for the kickstarter to end, Take Us North has reached its initial goal 100%!
They're now working on stretch goals to include additional characters, art, stories, music, among other things.
Remember if you don't have the means to fund, you can always share their media! Here are their socials.
Website (it has a newsletter signup option if you scroll to the bottom!)
Kickstarter
Instagram
Bluesky
Linkedin
We also hope to galvanize social movements that directly support humanitarian and activist communities alongside the game. For example, we are collaborating closely with Casa de la Miserocordia y de Todas Las Naciones, a shelter for migrants and asylum seekers in Nogales, Mexico, and Salvavision, an organization based in Tucson, Arizona that provides aid to asylum seekers.
The game looks gorgeous! Scroll down the Kickstarter for more graphics.
recycled cardboard boxes + box cutter + copic markers + acrylic paint 🌱☀️ Stuck the smaller signs on the used paint stirring sticks pictured next to the sandals.
Punks / Solarpunks / Activist buds on tumblr! Would like your opinion.
Do you think it's counterproductive to suggest blogs to block? Example below poll.
It's time well-spent even if it's just one at a time
Sometimes / Depends (explanations in notes welcomed)
Waste of time. Too many to tackle + bots. Time better spent elsewhere
Other answer (explaining in notes)
Voting ended onJun 21, 2025
(Link to that reply here)
It's the third ass I encounter this week, but by far the most violent comment.
On one hand, the more people that can avoid hateful content like this the better. Multiple reports can maybe shine light on the violence better for tumblr to address it.
On the other hand, there's so many and it occurs to me maybe it's a waste of time to give focus to each one encountered?
by ACLU Arkansas (source: read it on web here || PDF brochure downloadable printable here)
However you choose to manifest, it's important to recognize your legal rights! I copied and pasted the information from the website here for easy access.
Be careful and plan thoroughly!
1. Conduct, Not Content: Your right to express your opinion is protected no matter what beliefs you hold. What matters is how you use that right. If you organize a protest that causes serious disruption, the government may be able to intervene. But with a few notable exceptions, nobody can restrict your rights simply because they don’t like what you say.
2. Free Speech Is For Everyone Young or old; anarchist or evangelical; pacifist or hawk; Mormon or Muslim; these rights apply to you. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a U.S. citizen, whether you’re of voting age, or whether you speak English. Free speech rights are for everybody. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
3. When, Where, and How: Consider when, where and how you use your free speech rights. If you organize a rally that causes violence or unnecessary disruption, your event may be disbanded. Every municipality has regulations and it’s your responsibility to understand them. You must observe reasonable regulations on time, place, and manner when you exercise your rights to demonstrate and protest. Although the right to peacefully protest is constitutionally protected, the definition of peaceful protest” may differ from person to person.
Here are some valuable tips on what to do if you are confronted by a police officer or another public official during a protest.
Police Encounters, Self Identification and Searches
What you say to the police is always important. What you say can be used against you, and it can give the police an excuse to arrest you— especially if you “bad mouth” an officer. Be respectful, be safe.
State law says you must identify yourself to a law enforcement officer upon request. However, police can’t legally arrest you for refusing to provide your name unless you are suspected of criminal activity, or your identification is needed to protect officer safety or resolve whatever reasonable suspicions prompted the stop.
If you reasonably fear that your name is incriminating, you can assert your right to remain silent, which may be a defense in case you are arrested anyway. (If it sounds a little complicated, it is.)
Police can ask your name if you have been properly detained.
If asked for your identity, you must use your discretion as to whether you wish to refuse, or ask the law enforcement purpose behind the request, or to comply. You do not have to consent to a search of yourself, your belongings or your car.
Limitations on Speech
The government can limit speech by imposing “time, place, and manner” restrictions.
This is most commonly done by requiring permits for meetings, rallies, and larger demonstrations.
The First Amendment does not protect speech that incites violence or is threatening.
It is a federal crime to threaten to harm the President, the Vice President, or a major candidate for either office
Limitations on Action
You do have the right to distribute literature, chant, and engage passersby in debate, but you do not have the right to block a building entrance or physically harass people.
You can videotape the police, but do not interfere with police.
If you endanger others through the manner in which you choose to protest, you can be arrested.
A protest that blocks traffic is likely illegal without a permit. Protesters who do not have a permit should stick to public sidewalks and right of ways and be sure not to obstruct the flow of pedestrian or other traffic.
Protesting on someone else’s private property without permission is not protected by the law.
Avoid carrying any alcohol, drugs or weapons. If you happen to be arrested you could face additional charges for their possession.
If You Are Arrested
Do not run or resist even if you believe the arrest is unlawful. It may result in additional charges.
The whole process, from arrest to release on bail, can take up to 48 hours, or more on holidays.
If you qualify financially and your potential sentence includes jail or prison time, a public defender should be appointed for you at your arraignment.
You can hire an attorney to represent you at the arraignment and, if you have not already been released or paid bail, present arguments regarding bail.
If you must go to court for your bail, the judge will set bail according to several factors (local connections, seriousness of the crime, how many other protesters have been arrested, etc.).
You might be more than one. You might be different ones at different times. 🫶🏽🫶🏽 you might not be one of these. There are more roles 💪🏽 but this is an amazing intro.
You can’t just like the idea and envision yourself in one of these roles you have to figure out how to be about it ♥️🫶🏽
If you can't attend today's protests for whatever reason, it doesn't mean that you cannot do anything to help at all!
You have intention to help? Then you are capable! That is all you need to start. Next step is figuring out what you can do (or learn to do!) Here are some ideas. c:
