I mostly like looking at insects but also have to live in the world.
If, like me, you are horrified and looking for ways to help, this recent article may be of interest:
ICE can’t function without help from the private sector. So we should force the private sector to stop helping.
If you are in the US and have any Democratic senators or representatives, it is critical to call them and demand that no spending bill be passed without reining in ICE abuses. Here are Robert Reich's key points on that:
Please call your representative and senators today and tell them not to vote for the DHS spending bill unless it (1) disarms ICE agents, (2) prevents them from targeting people based on their race, language, or accent, and (3) stipulates that agents who harm civilians are liable under criminal and civil laws. To reach your representative or senator, call the U.S. Congressional Switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Tell them the state and city where you live. They will connect you to any member’s office.
You can read the full article here:
What you can do to stop ICE’s mayhem
None of this feels like enough, but it is better than doing nothing. Being silent means consenting to what is happening now, and the even worse things that seem to be coming next.
Let this - January 2026 - be a turning point and not just another step down this hateful and immoral path.
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