I hosted Zain Lakhani from the Women’s Refugee Commission for a conversation about her new jointly-authored report with Physicians for Human Rights, titled "What About My Children: Family Separation Among Parents Deported to Honduras.” link: austinkocher.substack.com/p/ice-is-vio...

"America is an Aspirational Country": Chris Purdy on the Overlooked Asset of Veteran Leaders austinkocher.substack.com/p/america-is...

I just learned this and I have to share this before I even get the whole interview post published. Memorial Day is coming up and there are deported vets who can't come back to the US alive, but when they die, you can bring them back in a coffin with a DD-214 to be buried in a military cemetery. 💔

Zain Lakhani explains how the United States is creating a long-term family separation crisis that will last for decades and why we urgently need to build an international family reunification system. Link: austinkocher.substack.com/p/ice-is-vio...

Should we refer to ICE detention centers as “concentration camps” - or is this even the right way to ask the question? John Washington and I explored this in a wide-ranging conversation today. Listen here + what do you think? austinkocher.substack.com/p/centers-or...

Should we refer to ICE detention centers as “concentration camps” - or is this even the right way to ask the question? John Washington and I explored this in a wide-ranging conversation today. Listen here + what do you think? austinkocher.substack.com/p/centers-or...

Did you know that it's easier for a military veteran to be deported and easier for them to come back to the US dead than alive? austinkocher.substack.com/p/if-a-servi...

Chris Purdy on the overlooked value of veteran leadership, training veterans to protect democracy, the natural affinity between veterans and immigrants, and the politicization of our military Link: austinkocher.substack.com/p/america-is...

Is the Dignity Act "Amnesty"? My Conversation with Ashley DeAzevedo and Rebecca Shi @afuashley Link: austinkocher.substack.com/p/is-the-dig...

"Without immigration, we're not a superpower. "Army veteran and MacArthur genius grant recipient Margaret Stock on why immigrants are key to US national security and the shoddy government legal work she's fighting in court every day. austinkocher.substack.com/p/without-im...

Come with us to tell your representative how you feel 👏 Every constituent has a voice, & staying silent is not an option. Learn how to confidently address your representatives & stand with your communities. We are the people, & this is our House.

What The Hell Alabama: Alabama's primary turnout was awful, but can Democrats figure it out? #wtf #crazy #news #alpolitics #alabama

Thousands of years ago, builders carved precise dovetail-shaped grooves into massive stone blocks, then poured molten bronze, copper, or iron right in, creating metal clamps that tied everything together like hidden rebar. Original post

41 PTS. 24 REB. 3 BLK. Game 1 win. What does Wemby have in store for tonight? 🍿 SAS (1-0) OKC, Game 2 📺 8:30pm/et on NBC & Peacock

Struijk been absolute class tonight. 💙💛 #LUFC

Bro love Obvious why this is the only program NZ PM Luxon never misses weekly and enjoys being on - he can be himself

#Datafy | As BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari takes oath in Bengal and TVK’s Vijay gears up for CM position, a look at how CM’s average age changed with time.

MY Knicks are really going to the NBA Finals... somebody pinch me!!!!!!!!! #KnicksSky

Trump inspires America’s youth (to be bigots). #progressive

Global politics commentator Jacob Grech says "destabilisation" is the US strategy in Iran and other global hotspots. #politics #iranwar @3crmelbourne.bsky.social

A protest rally is being held in Tbilisi on Georgia Independence Day, organized by the opposition alliance. The march began a short while ago. People are protesting against the anti-Western political course of Georgian Dream. #GeorgiaProtests Day 545

Best economy ever🫠 where young Americans need $4,500 a month just to exist, pay $350 for bare‑bones health insurance, and still think about fleeing the country for a chance at stability. Premium prices, bargain‑bin futures. #WeCantAffordTrump

Did you know about my Patreon? You can explore my virtual worlds. Go behind the scenes. Please consider becoming a Patreon. www.patreon.com/Mech... 🐙 Mailing list, shop links, and more! 💀 ☩ shop.mechanicalwhispers.com ☩ If you're looking for exquisitely detailed, unique one-o...

Very nice to see Mika Iwata x Konami action again. Do a match in SENJO pls #木村花ハヌル #SENJO 🤼‍♀️🇯🇵

Men, once you’ve found her… don’t be afraid to put a ring on it 💍 Marriage / Love / Soulmate Attraction / Wife

Sure, Sean Hannity—tell the Pope he hasn’t read the Bible. Next you’ll explain science to NASA. This isn’t faith. It’s ego and control. #CA32 #ChrisAhuja #FoxNewsIsFakeNews

Ed Zitron on the problem of focusing too much on people like Altman or Amodei

Kinglets had ADHD before it was cool 🪶

📍 Dallas, TX #NoKings Rally ✊🏽 EPA workers are being fired for protecting your family's health. We stand with AFGE as they fight back in the courts, in D.C., and in the streets.

We went from 81 degrees yesterday to this at 7:30 am today smh lol

$7 gas. Let that sink in. This isn’t an accident. It’s the result of Trump dragging us into another reckless conflict. Higher oil prices = higher prices on everything. Working families get squeezed. He calls it leadership.

Felix, Chan, Baby Bread n LeeKnow arrived safely in S Korea today. Did I miss smth LOL, where did Baby Bread go? Did he go to Rome w Chan? Credit Korea Dispatch. #straykids [Felix I.N. Bang Chan LeeKnow airport arrival in South Korea]

The Carolina Hurricanes were facing a massive test of character in Game 2 against the Montreal Canadiens. In other words, nuts were on the table... linktr.ee/ogtriangleme...

Happy 3 Days After Your Birthday!!! You get three Did someone say BIRTHDAY's!!!

@michael-feinberg.bsky.social was joined by @benmckenzie.bsky.social, writer and director of the new documentary, “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” on Lawfare Daily to discuss his years-long deep dive into the cryptocurrency industry.

Forty years ago tonight, Geraldo Rivera held TV audiences spellbound for two hours, unveiling "The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults." He had a medical examiner on hand—in case the vault contained bodies!—and IRS agents to handle the millions of Capone dollars that would surely be stacked in piles.

Zohran Mamdani endorses Darializa Avila Chevalier for Congress.

💥 Russia, Ukraine Exchange Drone Strikes on Inf For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

It’s Friday which means it’s #Svengoolie Eve. See everyone tomorrow for “Earth VS The Spider” on #metv.

The lesson here isn’t just about phones in schools. It’s about human behavior: Take something away, and people usually replace it with something else.⁣ ⁣ Economists call this substitution.

David Bowie, Never Play to the Gallery David Bowie shares a powerful creative lesson about taking risks, avoiding safe choices and daring to feel uncomfortable in order to grow as an artist. #DavidBowie

“She has a receipt coming.” After the events of tonight, @MsCharlotteWWE and @RheaRipley_WWE are DONE playing games with @Jade_Cargill! 😳

forget it #analyticaliowan #analyticaliowanpodcast #250 #politics #concert

Today, we celebrate the dreamers, the doers, and the glass-ceiling smashers. Happy International Women’s Day to the women who continue to shape a stronger, more brighter future! #gr3tetag #dailyquotes #BlueHartedFamily #womenpowers #womensday

Crude audio visualization working in #RealityKit in #visionOS, #FFT #AudioVisualization; there are some concurrency issues that need fixing; first prettify the waveforms.

We celebrate our accomplishments because the world is always trying to play us

“Anybody is just a few games away from a big run.” Tom Gill is our guest on The News Show this week. He thinks Tranmere have turned a corner in recent weeks - so is beginning to look up the table. Subscribe to listen #TRFC #SWA patreon.com/posts/142885531

Anche oggi Rex è a tutta 😮‍💨🐝 #GirodItalia #EurosportCiclismo

🇮🇪 Last week, Irish eyes were smiling — with Collins and Kelleher claiming 2 of the top 3 Player of the Week payouts. 🇩🇪 This week, it’s Bundesliga brilliance — 4 of the top 5 payouts went to players based in Germany.

Two characters from the Johanna Kincaid Mystery Series speak up about different ways to investigate a crime. #mystery 💙📚 #psychologicalsuspense #books #WritingCommunity #Booksky #Writer❤️Reviews

Javier Bardem speaks out against toxic masculinity at theCannes Festival. #CannesFestival #Putin #Trump #Netanyahu THIS RIGHT HERE 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

🎙️ Saeed Atcha, CEO, Youth Leads UK, shares advice on how organisations can meaningfully engage with young people. We caught up with him at our recent co-working and connection day, where he co-facilitated a session on intergenerational collaboration. Read more: www.big-change.org/insights/wor...

Perhaps, two aces...

‪God this arc is so good. Perfect mix of heart while clearly keeping the Looney Tunes spirit that makes the show funny. I totally get the love now. Even if I am maybe very cautious because yeah I’ve seen enough to know not all of the show has aged gracefully.‬

I like big books and I cannot lie…

Marjane Satrapi 😞🖤🖤 #Persepolis

One disaster after another! A terrifying bloody rebellion threatens the empire 👉more👉 youtu.be/nfDzKikIcEg #engdubcdrama #mysteryhistoricalcdrama #suspensecostumecdrama #direnjie #detectivedee #engdub

A Michigan woman had no idea how lucky she was when she let her dogs out. A Ring camera caught the moment a dead tree falls, narrowly missing her while she remains completely oblivious to the danger. Watch more video: https://ow.ly/ftRT50Z7mTX