Have some ICE you want to get rid of?

Very normal and totally not anti-fascist resources regarding ICE. Linktree https://linktr.ee/unfreezeyourself

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Fascism Thrives on Overwhelm and Inaction

Hi friend,

I started this blog because I find myself frequently paralyzed, overwhelmed, and feeling powerless — in other words, frozen. Education, motivation, and actionable tasks are all crucial for getting oneself unfrozen, and the more of us there are bringing the heat, the easier it is to melt the ICE. Every drop counts.

Disclaimer: I am just one human trying my best. If you spot any mistakes, erroneous links, or have any other constructive criticism for me, don't hesitate to send me an ask.

If you have a resource to share, you can send me an ask or submit a post.

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"Neighborliness is emerging as a key value in the resistance to ICE. 'What authoritarian regimes want to do is make people suspicious of their neighbors,' Brown said. Crafting, by contrast, brings neighbors together over a shared activity that helps them get past their fears and suspicions: 'Building community in a way that gets you out of your head and working with your hands is an effective tool.'"

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The pattern for Melt the ICE hats "quickly rocketed to the top of Ravlery's most-popular list, where it's stayed ever since. People from 44 countries have purchased it, generating at least $720,000 for immigrant aid groups."

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Know Your Rights Cards (in English and Spanish). More resources & PDF versions here

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I'm on an art kick, what can i say. Melt Ice by Drew Arrieta. More community defense art at https://defend612.com/art/

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Ice Melts by Cedar Thomas. Find more community defense art at https://defend612.com/art/

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"Research is not supposed to prove your point. Research is not supposed to prove my point, or anyone's point, research is supposed to prove the point. Good research is not trying to prove it's hypothesis right, good research is trying to prove it's hypothesis wrong."

From this excellent TikTok by a data scientist, highly recommend watching his explanation to educate yourself. And if you're on TikTok, repost, like, and support his video!

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I prefer my ICE crushed by or @baloneypink, find more community defense art here.

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"We do this because we have principles and values, because we love life in all its forms and because we demand the respect we deserve from the state and its institutions, from governments and governors. We do this because it is right."

— Dr. Yuri Giovanni Melini

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More fun merch! Support NPR, providing informed, fair, fact-based reporting — without federal funding.

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District Court Grants Preliminary Order Prohibiting Abhorrent Conditions at California City Detention Facility | American Civil Liberties Un

SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. District Court of Northern California granted a preliminary injunction to improve some conditions for people detain

Wait, you mean we weren't providing people unlawfully detained by ICE access to legal advice and medical care?? Prescription meds ?? jfc

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"human rights such as access to food, shelter, health care, and economic justice, as well as to physical safety and freedom from violence, are essential components of human security." (Source, p. 75)

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A fun and fashionable way to fight fascism https://legalrightscenter.org/shop/

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Santa Clara bans ICE from using city property - San José Spotlight

Santa Clara city officials have reaffirmed their support for immigrant communities ahead of Super Bowl 60 this weekend. The City Council pas

Old news but still awesome

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Highly recommend printing out a know your rights card and/or any of these signs for your home or business. Keep those in your community informed!

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Help bail out our neighbors suffering from unlawful detention. Support the National Bail Fund Network. They do the amazing and sometimes invisible work of helping those being detained post bail or bond.

As always, recurring monthly donations help aid organizations stay supported through a fickle news cycle.

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Singing Resistance to lead nationwide 'day of song.' Here's when the big event is — and what you need to know

The activist group has gained popularity in the wake of ICE occupation in Minnesota, with singing chapters popping up across the country.

Beautiful