Josie Setzler
@jsetzler.bsky.social
Organizer at Witness Against Torture. Anti-war, anti-nuke, pro-Palestinian justice activist. Nonviolence educator. #AbolishWar
Daughter of Dutch immigrants. Birthright baby.
Daughter of Dutch immigrants. Birthright baby.
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"To talk about this in terms of just or unjust war is to accept the administration’s dishonest framing of the issue without even thinking about it." daniellarison.substack.com/p/rebuking-t...
Rebuking the President's Murder Spree
To talk about this in terms of just or unjust war is to accept the administration’s dishonest framing of the issue without even thinking about it.
daniellarison.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"To talk about this in terms of just or unjust war is to accept the administration’s dishonest framing of the issue without even thinking about it." daniellarison.substack.com/p/rebuking-t...
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Instead of asking for more donations, would love to see Zohran start asking supporters to join mass organizing fightbacks
Even the savviest governance and comms strategy can't get far without more people power on the ground
Even the savviest governance and comms strategy can't get far without more people power on the ground
December 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Instead of asking for more donations, would love to see Zohran start asking supporters to join mass organizing fightbacks
Even the savviest governance and comms strategy can't get far without more people power on the ground
Even the savviest governance and comms strategy can't get far without more people power on the ground
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“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
There’s only one way to interpret the 14th Amendment: exactly how it's written. Birthright citizenship isn’t up for debate.
There’s only one way to interpret the 14th Amendment: exactly how it's written. Birthright citizenship isn’t up for debate.
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
There’s only one way to interpret the 14th Amendment: exactly how it's written. Birthright citizenship isn’t up for debate.
There’s only one way to interpret the 14th Amendment: exactly how it's written. Birthright citizenship isn’t up for debate.
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If as a society we truly valued knowledge, then university would be available to everyone, not just those who can afford it.
Creating an affordability barrier serves as a gate that prevents those born poor from entering, thus maintaining social hierarchy.
This is what it does.
Creating an affordability barrier serves as a gate that prevents those born poor from entering, thus maintaining social hierarchy.
This is what it does.
December 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
If as a society we truly valued knowledge, then university would be available to everyone, not just those who can afford it.
Creating an affordability barrier serves as a gate that prevents those born poor from entering, thus maintaining social hierarchy.
This is what it does.
Creating an affordability barrier serves as a gate that prevents those born poor from entering, thus maintaining social hierarchy.
This is what it does.
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When we think about how universities really work, we have to believe the science.
It's a system for the maintenance of social hierarchy fully submerged inside capitalism.
If it prioritized truth instead of wealth, it would not behave like this.
It's a system for the maintenance of social hierarchy fully submerged inside capitalism.
If it prioritized truth instead of wealth, it would not behave like this.
UC Berkeley suspends lecturer Peyrin Kao for pro-Palestinian speech in the classroom
UC Berkeley administration has suspended lecturer Peyrin Kao for the spring 2026 semester without pay for pro-Palestinian speech.
www.dailycal.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
When we think about how universities really work, we have to believe the science.
It's a system for the maintenance of social hierarchy fully submerged inside capitalism.
If it prioritized truth instead of wealth, it would not behave like this.
It's a system for the maintenance of social hierarchy fully submerged inside capitalism.
If it prioritized truth instead of wealth, it would not behave like this.
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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Diana Buttu said the “Trump plan,” now embedded in a UN Security Council resolution, is an Israeli plan to impose Gaza’s future w/o Palestinian consent.
She notes it effectively declares Trump the person “in charge of Gaza,” despite Palestinians never electing him.
While states symbolically...
She notes it effectively declares Trump the person “in charge of Gaza,” despite Palestinians never electing him.
While states symbolically...
December 9, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Diana Buttu said the “Trump plan,” now embedded in a UN Security Council resolution, is an Israeli plan to impose Gaza’s future w/o Palestinian consent.
She notes it effectively declares Trump the person “in charge of Gaza,” despite Palestinians never electing him.
While states symbolically...
She notes it effectively declares Trump the person “in charge of Gaza,” despite Palestinians never electing him.
While states symbolically...
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⭕️ “Anyone who is Palestinian and 37 years or younger has never had the chance to vote for a Palestinian president or official... Can we explore a third way beyond the PA and Hamas as representatives of the Palestinian people?”
— Safwan Masri (X: @smmasri), dean of Georgetown University in Qatar...
— Safwan Masri (X: @smmasri), dean of Georgetown University in Qatar...
December 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
⭕️ “Anyone who is Palestinian and 37 years or younger has never had the chance to vote for a Palestinian president or official... Can we explore a third way beyond the PA and Hamas as representatives of the Palestinian people?”
— Safwan Masri (X: @smmasri), dean of Georgetown University in Qatar...
— Safwan Masri (X: @smmasri), dean of Georgetown University in Qatar...
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watching this 1995 documentary about nuclear weapons tests and while nuclear weapons are, in general, an insane weapon, nuclear artillery seems even more insane? what do you mean you want tactical nukes to use on the battlefield?
December 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
watching this 1995 documentary about nuclear weapons tests and while nuclear weapons are, in general, an insane weapon, nuclear artillery seems even more insane? what do you mean you want tactical nukes to use on the battlefield?
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People born in Somalia have done great things in Ohio + are making a difference. Seek out a Somali-owned business + spend some money there, offer up a kind word. Ohio benefits when people from other states and other countries choose to make it their new home. www.ohioimmigrant.org/blog/2025/12...
Statement from ED Lynn Tramonte about the President's attack on Somali-Americans — Ohio Immigrant Alliance
Imagine being on the tip of the tongue of the most powerful man in the world. He calls on people to hate, instead of showing us how to come together and find what we have in common.
Today, our frien...
www.ohioimmigrant.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
People born in Somalia have done great things in Ohio + are making a difference. Seek out a Somali-owned business + spend some money there, offer up a kind word. Ohio benefits when people from other states and other countries choose to make it their new home. www.ohioimmigrant.org/blog/2025/12...
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Federal agents have started dispersing across immigrant neighborhoods in New Orleans, marking the latest front in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. DHS confirmed the operation in a statement, calling it “Swamp Sweep.”
'No ICE, no fear': Dozens protest in New Orleans ahead of Louisiana immigration sweep
Protesters emphasized that the presence of federal officers on city streets was instilling widespread fear, including among U.S. citizens and lawful residents.
www.wwno.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Federal agents have started dispersing across immigrant neighborhoods in New Orleans, marking the latest front in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. DHS confirmed the operation in a statement, calling it “Swamp Sweep.”
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In which I pay Calgary police $250 for the privilege of seeing them beat me into concussion, for them to decide months later not to hand it over.
Their reason?
The evidence could influence a public body’s opinion of the beating.
drugdatadecoded.ca/calgary-poli...
Their reason?
The evidence could influence a public body’s opinion of the beating.
drugdatadecoded.ca/calgary-poli...
Calgary police withhold evidence of brutality as final UofC protest charges fall
New documents reveal Calgary Police Service suppressed evidence of brutality by officers at the University of Calgary on May 9, 2024. Among this was camera footage from senior officers that should hav...
drugdatadecoded.ca
December 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In which I pay Calgary police $250 for the privilege of seeing them beat me into concussion, for them to decide months later not to hand it over.
Their reason?
The evidence could influence a public body’s opinion of the beating.
drugdatadecoded.ca/calgary-poli...
Their reason?
The evidence could influence a public body’s opinion of the beating.
drugdatadecoded.ca/calgary-poli...
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⭕️ Palestinian resistance leaders told Drop Site that a total surrender of weapons is “not up for discussion.” But, as Jeremy Scahill notes, “there’s nuance in the position of Hamas and Islamic Jihad on this issue that never gets reported.”
PIJ’s chief negotiator, Dr. Mohammad al-Hindi...
PIJ’s chief negotiator, Dr. Mohammad al-Hindi...
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
⭕️ Palestinian resistance leaders told Drop Site that a total surrender of weapons is “not up for discussion.” But, as Jeremy Scahill notes, “there’s nuance in the position of Hamas and Islamic Jihad on this issue that never gets reported.”
PIJ’s chief negotiator, Dr. Mohammad al-Hindi...
PIJ’s chief negotiator, Dr. Mohammad al-Hindi...
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67% of incarcerated parents have never received a visit from their child – mostly b/c they’re too far.
Remote connections like call/email can easily be exploited, making them less than ideal replacements.
Every child deserves the opportunity to visit their incarcerated parent.
Remote connections like call/email can easily be exploited, making them less than ideal replacements.
Every child deserves the opportunity to visit their incarcerated parent.
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
67% of incarcerated parents have never received a visit from their child – mostly b/c they’re too far.
Remote connections like call/email can easily be exploited, making them less than ideal replacements.
Every child deserves the opportunity to visit their incarcerated parent.
Remote connections like call/email can easily be exploited, making them less than ideal replacements.
Every child deserves the opportunity to visit their incarcerated parent.
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62% of Jewish Israelis say a militant should be killed even if they pose no threat. 55% support heavy fire on Palestinian population centers after rocket attacks. Those findings come from a new Israel Democracy Institute poll of 600 Jewish Israelis. Here’s what else it found:
▪️ Belief in IDF...
▪️ Belief in IDF...
November 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
62% of Jewish Israelis say a militant should be killed even if they pose no threat. 55% support heavy fire on Palestinian population centers after rocket attacks. Those findings come from a new Israel Democracy Institute poll of 600 Jewish Israelis. Here’s what else it found:
▪️ Belief in IDF...
▪️ Belief in IDF...
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🚨 While working families worried about a shutdown, Congress used the chaos to help Big Food cheat.
They froze new listeria protections — after people DIED.
They blocked states from enforcing honest “healthy” labels.
Why? Because food giants spent millions demanding it.
They froze new listeria protections — after people DIED.
They blocked states from enforcing honest “healthy” labels.
Why? Because food giants spent millions demanding it.
November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🚨 While working families worried about a shutdown, Congress used the chaos to help Big Food cheat.
They froze new listeria protections — after people DIED.
They blocked states from enforcing honest “healthy” labels.
Why? Because food giants spent millions demanding it.
They froze new listeria protections — after people DIED.
They blocked states from enforcing honest “healthy” labels.
Why? Because food giants spent millions demanding it.
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⚠️ The biggest threat to releasing the Epstein files isn’t Trump, but the Senate adding loopholes that could keep key evidence hidden, warns Rep @rokhanna.bsky.social
This clip w @davidsirota.com breaks down how the “Washington game” could still bury the truth 👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/C2ogN...
This clip w @davidsirota.com breaks down how the “Washington game” could still bury the truth 👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/C2ogN...
The Biggest Threat to Releasing the Epstein Files? The Senate.
YouTube video by The Lever
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November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
⚠️ The biggest threat to releasing the Epstein files isn’t Trump, but the Senate adding loopholes that could keep key evidence hidden, warns Rep @rokhanna.bsky.social
This clip w @davidsirota.com breaks down how the “Washington game” could still bury the truth 👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/C2ogN...
This clip w @davidsirota.com breaks down how the “Washington game” could still bury the truth 👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/C2ogN...
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NEW: In light of widespread allegations of civil rights violations arising from Trump's immigration crackdown, Democrats are renewing efforts to pass legislation to hold federal agents individually accountable:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Democrats target federal officials accused of civil rights violations in new legislation
Lawmakers are launching a new effort to close a legal loophole that means federal officials, including law enforcement agents, cannot be sued for constitutional violations.
www.nbcnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
NEW: In light of widespread allegations of civil rights violations arising from Trump's immigration crackdown, Democrats are renewing efforts to pass legislation to hold federal agents individually accountable:
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
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We're broadcasting all week from the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. See all of our coverage: democracynow.org/cop30
November 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We're broadcasting all week from the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. See all of our coverage: democracynow.org/cop30
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From 1999 to 2002 I wrote for NYPress of blessed memory. I had a grand total of 2 front-page stories during that time. But if it was still around today, I'd like to think this would be my third.
do not miss @attackerman.bsky.social on all the reasons @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social needs to get rid of ICE collaborator Jessica Tisch.
Mamdani's NYC Can't Afford NYPD Commissioner Tisch
With ICE on its way, how can we expect an ICE collaborator to protect New Yorkers? Here's a compromise: make Tisch sanitation commissioner again
www.forever-wars.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
From 1999 to 2002 I wrote for NYPress of blessed memory. I had a grand total of 2 front-page stories during that time. But if it was still around today, I'd like to think this would be my third.
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If you're interested in the debate about whether Zohran Mamdani should keep Jessica Tisch as police commissioner — and in the future of policing in New York City — this @attackerman.bsky.social piece is very much worth a read.
www.forever-wars.com/mamdanis-nyc...
www.forever-wars.com/mamdanis-nyc...
Mamdani's NYC Can't Afford NYPD Commissioner Tisch
With ICE on its way, how can we expect an ICE collaborator to protect New Yorkers? Here's a compromise: make Tisch sanitation commissioner again
www.forever-wars.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If you're interested in the debate about whether Zohran Mamdani should keep Jessica Tisch as police commissioner — and in the future of policing in New York City — this @attackerman.bsky.social piece is very much worth a read.
www.forever-wars.com/mamdanis-nyc...
www.forever-wars.com/mamdanis-nyc...
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I think living in a Palantir surveillance state will necessarily mean a revival of physical media, esp radical zines and flyers. Could not be happier about that
Hey, friends in NYC! Come hang out with a buncha cool comics creators and fold zines and make posters to push back against ICE! A @handsoffnyc.bsky.social and @bkindivisible.bsky.social event at @anyonecomics.bsky.social in Brooklyn! It's gonna be a blast!
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblen...
www.mobilize.us/indivisiblen...
Hands Off NYC Zine and Poster Fun in Brooklyn with local comics creators! · Indivisible Brooklyn
Join New York comic creators to fold zines and make posters to push back against ICE in our city! Stay to fold and color a while or just swing by to pick up zines and posters to distribute in your nei...
www.mobilize.us
November 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I think living in a Palantir surveillance state will necessarily mean a revival of physical media, esp radical zines and flyers. Could not be happier about that
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