Claudia Stellar, PhD
@claudiastellar.bsky.social
Scholar of Race, Policing & Nat’l Security I 📕: Blackness & the US Nat’l Security Paradigm I💡Authoritarianism, Counterintelligence, Political Repression I Northwestern PhD I NASM I Sassy 💁🏻♀️I http://claudiagarciarojas.com
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The Supreme Court Won’t Save Us — It Was Founded to Defend White Supremacy
Since its inception, the court has operated to enshrine whiteness as the normative baseline in constitutional law.
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Two years ago, I wrote a brief piece for @truthout.bsky.social, arguing that we should view #SCOTUS as a national defense agency that has consistently worked to enshrine and defend white nationalism since its inception—a trend likely to intensify under Trump.
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truthout.org/articles/the...
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Since February, according to my latest analysis, almost 600,000 Black women have been economically sidelined. The November 20, 2025, Jobs Report makes clear this isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. That is not a recovery. It is a redistribution of opportunity.
The exit economy is here. Black Women are paying the highest price | Fortune
This isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. And it's not a recovery, it's a redistribution of opportunity.
fortune.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Since February, according to my latest analysis, almost 600,000 Black women have been economically sidelined. The November 20, 2025, Jobs Report makes clear this isn’t a blip. It’s a structural crisis. That is not a recovery. It is a redistribution of opportunity.
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" If you know someone who has been detained and released by ICE, our REBUILD Program provides FREE therapy to help them regain stability and support." www.darknessrisingproject.org/help-me-find...
REBUILD - Darkness Rising Project
Need help finding a Black therapist? We can help.
www.darknessrisingproject.org
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
" If you know someone who has been detained and released by ICE, our REBUILD Program provides FREE therapy to help them regain stability and support." www.darknessrisingproject.org/help-me-find...
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"The city of Chicago does not intend to apply for any federal grants that require the city to comply with President Trump's political aims," Mayor Brandon Johnson's press office said in a statement first shared with Reuters.
EXCLUSIVE: Chicago will not apply for federal community violence intervention grants after the Trump administration reshaped the program to focus on law enforcement and immigration, calling the new stipulations an effort to politicize public safety. www.reuters.com/world/chicag...
November 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"The city of Chicago does not intend to apply for any federal grants that require the city to comply with President Trump's political aims," Mayor Brandon Johnson's press office said in a statement first shared with Reuters.
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he never looks at JD that way
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
he never looks at JD that way
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People are facing down masked men with GUNS in their cul de sacs while wearing sweats and flip flops. USians are in the streets.
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
People are facing down masked men with GUNS in their cul de sacs while wearing sweats and flip flops. USians are in the streets.
More of this!
This week, I withdrew from a speaking engagement at a public university because they sent me a list of prohibited “words & concepts.” I will not humor this censorship. It does a disservice to the stories I’m discussing & the audience, who deserve unfettered access to information & conversation.
November 21, 2025 at 12:25 AM
More of this!
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THREAD: Judge Ellis is the first federal judge to review extensive body cam video of DHS's actions in Chicago. She finds that DHS *repeatedly* misled the public and made claims that were disproven by agents' own videos.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
![II. Credibility
The Court next addresses the credibility of the parties’ evidence and witnesses. After reviewing all the evidence submitted to the Court and listening to the testimony elicited at the preliminary injunction hearing, during depositions, and in other court proceedings, the Court finds Defendants’ evidence simply not credible. [FN 6]
Plaintiffs submitted a mountain of evidence, providing the Court with over eighty declarations, numerous videos and articles, and other evidence. Defendants did not rebut anything that Plaintiffs set forth in their declarations or testimony, even with BWC footage.
[FN 6] In another case considering some of the same evidence presented to this Court, another court in this district also found that the perceptions of certain of Defendants’ declarants, such as Hott and Parra, were not reliable. See Illinois v. Trump, No. 25-cv-12174, 2025 WL 2886645, at *5 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 10, 2025) (noting a “troubling trend of Defendants’ declarants equating protests with riots and a lack of appreciation for the wide spectrum that exists between citizens who are observing, questioning, and criticizing their government, and those who are obstructing, assaulting, or doing violence”), motion to stay denied in part, 155 F.4th 929 (7th Cir. 2025).](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreifpyry2il5toxbr3iejgrsxs6kmnwve75qwnhebfp44ieyjrfpsdu@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
THREAD: Judge Ellis is the first federal judge to review extensive body cam video of DHS's actions in Chicago. She finds that DHS *repeatedly* misled the public and made claims that were disproven by agents' own videos.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
I'll go through some of the most egregious ones here.
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BREAKING: Texas Republicans' redistricting map has been shot down by a federal judge
November 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
BREAKING: Texas Republicans' redistricting map has been shot down by a federal judge
A perpetual mood:
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A perpetual mood:
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One girl said “it doesn’t matter if you ban a book because everyone can find that information online” and then I blew their minds by talking about how your search history can be monitored and sold to the government without your permission, but your library borrowing history requires a warrant.
November 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
One girl said “it doesn’t matter if you ban a book because everyone can find that information online” and then I blew their minds by talking about how your search history can be monitored and sold to the government without your permission, but your library borrowing history requires a warrant.
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Let’s be clear: The DOJ has already been subpoenaed. They’re legally obligated to release the full Epstein files—and they’re still dragging their feet.
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
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It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Let’s be clear: The DOJ has already been subpoenaed. They’re legally obligated to release the full Epstein files—and they’re still dragging their feet.
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
It’s a shame we’ve even gotten to the point of needing a discharge petition.
(1/2)
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April 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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This should alarm everyone.
On Thursday, Florida, by unanimous vote, became the first state in the country to adopt “The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.”
It was written by the Heritage Foundation, the same group behind Project 2025.
THIS IS INDOCTRINATION
On Thursday, Florida, by unanimous vote, became the first state in the country to adopt “The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.”
It was written by the Heritage Foundation, the same group behind Project 2025.
THIS IS INDOCTRINATION
November 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This should alarm everyone.
On Thursday, Florida, by unanimous vote, became the first state in the country to adopt “The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.”
It was written by the Heritage Foundation, the same group behind Project 2025.
THIS IS INDOCTRINATION
On Thursday, Florida, by unanimous vote, became the first state in the country to adopt “The Phoenix Declaration: An American Vision for Education.”
It was written by the Heritage Foundation, the same group behind Project 2025.
THIS IS INDOCTRINATION
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November 1990 box office juice
November 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
November 1990 box office juice
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Every "population crisis" article in western media is just "WHERE ARE THE WHITE BABIES" in disguise and we absolutely do not have to give any credence to any of them
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
November 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have launched a massive, nationwide strike.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
Baristas in 40 cities have walked off the job on the busiest day of Starbucks' year.
Upwards of 12,000 @sbworkersunited.org members could ultimately go on strike as the union escalates.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
Epstein Document Search
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
For folks (and journalists) who want to search the Oversight Committee email texts, I made a database for searching the 20k text files:
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
splendorous-chaja-f79791.netlify.app
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Northern lights are popping off tonight!
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Northern lights are popping off tonight!
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#OtD 11 Nov 1971 Haverstock Street, Islington, London, was raided by police looking for the Angry Brigade. Activist Angela Weir arrested and charged with conspiracy to cause explosions. This is our podcast episode about the Brigade: workingclasshistory.com/2018/03/07/e...
November 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
#OtD 11 Nov 1971 Haverstock Street, Islington, London, was raided by police looking for the Angry Brigade. Activist Angela Weir arrested and charged with conspiracy to cause explosions. This is our podcast episode about the Brigade: workingclasshistory.com/2018/03/07/e...
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Just moments ago, detainees transported from ICE’s Broadview facility this morning were loaded onto an Avelo Airlines plane in Gary, Indiana.
November 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Just moments ago, detainees transported from ICE’s Broadview facility this morning were loaded onto an Avelo Airlines plane in Gary, Indiana.
Relatable.
Nothing like a proposal for a modest amount of lower-income housing nearby to find out who your neighbors are.
November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Relatable.
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Reminder:
CPD and CBP work hand in hand. People have been turned away by CPD when trying to report ICE abductions happening on private property. Whatever restrictions BJ or JBP impose, CPD has always protected power, not people.
CPD's actions tell a story of allegiance—to ICE, not to Chicagoans.
CPD and CBP work hand in hand. People have been turned away by CPD when trying to report ICE abductions happening on private property. Whatever restrictions BJ or JBP impose, CPD has always protected power, not people.
CPD's actions tell a story of allegiance—to ICE, not to Chicagoans.
November 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Reminder:
CPD and CBP work hand in hand. People have been turned away by CPD when trying to report ICE abductions happening on private property. Whatever restrictions BJ or JBP impose, CPD has always protected power, not people.
CPD's actions tell a story of allegiance—to ICE, not to Chicagoans.
CPD and CBP work hand in hand. People have been turned away by CPD when trying to report ICE abductions happening on private property. Whatever restrictions BJ or JBP impose, CPD has always protected power, not people.
CPD's actions tell a story of allegiance—to ICE, not to Chicagoans.
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Cars are being repossessed at record rates. Pawn shops are booming. GoFundMes for groceries/rent keep rising. These aren’t isolated struggles -- they're flashing red warnings of a crisis that will push new families into instability and others into even deeper debt.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Cars are being repossessed at record rates. Pawn shops are booming. GoFundMes for groceries/rent keep rising. These aren’t isolated struggles -- they're flashing red warnings of a crisis that will push new families into instability and others into even deeper debt.
📸 @btnewsroom
📸 @btnewsroom