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CROSSPOST: TIMOTHY SNYDER: Ethnic Cleansing in Ohio: Nazi Lies in Vance's America

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 38 implied HN points • 01 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. JD Vance and Trump promoted invented stories about Haitians in Springfield—claims about pet‑eating, crime, and disease—that were amplified by right‑wing media and treated as facts.
  2. Those lies fueled online Nazi‑style mobilization, bomb threats, and have been translated into government action as DHS moves to remove Haitian TPS and prepare large deportations.
  3. This campaign amounts to a test of bureaucratized ethnic cleansing that threatens American democracy and moral life, leaving local communities bracing for forced removals.

The Short Arm of Trump’s Diplomacy. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2049 implied HN points • 29 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Trump's approach to foreign policy focuses mainly on the Americas, which could leave the U.S. vulnerable in other parts of the world. It's important for the U.S. to stay influential globally as it affects everyone back home.
  2. The release of DeepSeek, an AI model from China, could push the U.S. to enhance its technology efforts. This represents a big moment for innovation, similar to the space race.
  3. San Francisco is reconsidering its harm reduction strategies for drug addiction as overdose rates rise. Some leaders are looking for stricter laws, including mass arrests to get users into treatment.

‘Delete That Photo or We’ll F— You Up’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1034 implied HN points • 10 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Protests can quickly escalate in intensity and violence. During one recent protest in Los Angeles, demonstrators began throwing rocks at police vehicles without any arrests being made.
  2. The signs of unrest, like anger and aggression in protests, can indicate potential for bigger conflicts in the future.
  3. Maintaining a platform for independent journalism is crucial for informing the public about important issues like these protests.

Who Is Burning Cars and Throwing Rocks in LA? Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1015 implied HN points • 10 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Immigration has become a huge issue in today's society, affecting political views and actions. It's important to understand why it matters to so many people.
  2. Protests in places like LA can be very chaotic, and different sides have very different views on what's happening. Seeing things for yourself or trusting reliable sources is key.
  3. The media landscape is changing, and people often live in different realities based on what they believe. It's essential to look at the facts from multiple angles.
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Escape from Los Angeles. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2114 implied HN points • 09 Jan 25
📰 News Immigration
  1. Southern California is facing serious wildfires, leading to evacuations and deaths. Many structures, including famous schools and celebrity homes, have been destroyed.
  2. Women have been exposing the long-hidden issue of grooming gangs in Britain, which involved the exploitation of young girls for years. Their efforts are gaining attention after recent events sparked wider discussions.
  3. Many Indians on H-1B visas feel excluded from the American Dream. Some are experiencing challenges with the visa system and have chosen to return home instead.

Trump 2.0: A Survival Guide for Democrats. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1882 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Democrats are struggling after recent election losses and need to rethink their strategy. They should choose their battles wisely and focus on presenting themselves as moderate and reasonable alternatives to Trump.
  2. A UN official lost her job for refusing to call Israel's actions a genocide. She faced threats and harassment for standing by her beliefs, highlighting the challenges faced by those who speak out against popular narratives.
  3. Many communities are feeling anxious due to recent ICE raids, causing people to fear leaving their homes and going to work. This fear is affecting everyday life, especially in Latino neighborhoods.

Top Links 812 Arresting toddlers. How China is changing the global drugs pipeline. Epic narratives of the green revolution & how the destruction of Gaza is even worse than previously estimated.

Chartbook • 672 implied HN points • 28 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Some toddlers in the US have been arrested by immigration officials, raising concerns about the treatment of young children in the justice system.
  2. China is significantly impacting the global drug trade, which is reshaping how drugs are sourced and distributed worldwide.
  3. The destruction in Gaza is reported to be worse than initially thought, highlighting the severity of the humanitarian crisis in the region.

Martin Gurri: Make America Debate Again. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1929 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Trump is taking a tough stance in foreign policy, like imposing tariffs on Colombia after a standoff over deported migrants. This new approach marks a change from the previous administration's methods.
  2. The discussion around the origins of COVID-19 has shifted, with intelligence now suggesting a lab leak might be more likely. This shows that long-suppressed debates are starting to resurface.
  3. The fight over foreign policy direction in the Trump administration continues with key staffing choices at the Pentagon. These decisions will impact how the U.S. engages with the world.

Illegal Immigration at the US Border: Who's Behind It and Why

Peter Boghossian • 727 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Chris Martenson discusses the journey of migrants from Ecuador to the US border, often aided by organizations like the UN and Catholic charities.
  2. The conversation highlights the hypocrisy of Western governments allowing illegal immigration and the resulting distrust in governmental institutions.
  3. The talk concludes on a hopeful note, despite the challenges discussed.

February 10, 2026

Letters from an American • 28 implied HN points • 11 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Congressional members were finally allowed to view unredacted Epstein files in a DOJ reading room, but many documents remain unreleased or heavily redacted, fueling concerns of a cover-up and revealing extensive references to powerful people.
  2. The released material has already implicated prominent figures and prompted calls for accountability, triggered resignations and investigations abroad, and even raised suspicions of ties between Epstein’s network and Russian intelligence.
  3. Separately, multiple administration controversies are unfolding — including watchdog questions about ICE tactics and zip-tying, an FBI raid in Fulton County tied to debunked election claims, a governors’ boycott of a White House dinner, and grand juries refusing politically charged indictments — showing growing institutional pushback and political conflict.

Why Does Trump Hate Minnesota?

JoeWrote • 54 implied HN points • 28 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Federal immigration agencies have occupied Minneapolis and parts of Minnesota and carried out aggressive, racially targeted raids, detentions, and even deadly shootings by agents. Detainees face harsh conditions in custody, including abuse, overcrowding, and medical neglect.
  2. The real reason for the crackdown isn’t Minnesota’s immigrant numbers but that the state’s progressive, multicultural politics defy the right’s in-group/out-group, white ethno‑nationalist worldview, so officials are punishing it as a warning. Conservatives see Minnesota’s resistance as a threat and aim to discipline those who should be in their in‑group but aren’t.
  3. Local activists and community groups are mounting mutual aid, protests, boycotts, union organizing, and other defenses, and they have forced some pullbacks, but many federal agents remain and organizers warn people to prepare and organize for ongoing repression.

The reckoning on immigration is here

Unreported Truths • 79 implied HN points • 15 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. The southern border has been largely closed and illegal crossings have fallen sharply, but that doesn’t change the fact that tens of millions of people already live in the U.S. without legal status.
  2. Official counts of undocumented residents (around 11 million) likely understate the true number, and some researchers estimate the real total could be around 20–30 million.
  3. With tougher enforcement, revoked protections, and rising deportations, the country now faces a hard political and policy choice about how to handle this large undocumented population.

Why Gavin Newsom Will Never Be President. The Only Solution on Immigration. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 945 implied HN points • 12 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Gavin Newsom, the California governor, is trying to become a leader in immigration issues, but many believe he won't succeed in becoming president. His approach might backfire amidst rising protests.
  2. Donald Trump has strong public support on immigration and law enforcement issues. Some believe he should work towards a compromise to help resolve these heated topics.
  3. The AI revolution is growing quickly, and there's a question about whether we have enough power to keep up with this change. It's essential to consider how we will power this technology in the future.

February 8, 2026

Letters from an American • 30 implied HN points • 09 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. McCarthy and others used fear, loud accusations, and selective leaks to grab headlines and gain political power, staying ahead of fact‑checking until the public finally turned against them.
  2. The belief that elites or outsiders are destroying the nation evolved into the Great Replacement idea, rooted in older racist and eugenic thought and fueling white‑supremacist movements and violence.
  3. Recent political leaders and advisers have revived and weaponized anti‑immigrant and racist narratives to block compromise and push exclusionary policies, repeating tactics that trade truth for power.

February 7, 2026

Letters from an American • 31 implied HN points • 08 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. The administration has adopted a rule allowing mass detention of noncitizens without bond, greatly expanding who can be held and prompting widespread legal challenges.
  2. Detentions have risen from roughly 40,000 to over 70,000 people and rely on private contractors and new large facilities, with reported deaths and a breakdown in medical care after ICE stopped paying providers and the VA ended its role.
  3. The government is buying huge warehouse-style and 'mega' detention sites—often without local notice—which has spurred strong community protests and moral and legal alarm as officials treat deportation logistics like a business.

Trump Administration to Criminally Investigate Beloved Mother of Three It Already Murdered—and Her Grieving Widow, Too

Proof • 63 implied HN points • 14 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. The administration is planning criminal investigations that would target Renee Good — a woman already killed by a federal agent — and her grieving spouse.
  2. Renee Good was a U.S. citizen and mother of three from Minnesota who was shot dead by an ICE agent, who reportedly called her a "fucking bitch" afterward.
  3. Many view the planned prosecutions as an extraordinary and contemptible abuse of executive power, and the case has prompted ongoing investigative reporting.

February 6, 2026

Letters from an American • 32 implied HN points • 07 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. The president and his team have used racist imagery and doctored photos to stoke racial divisions and try to break the broad coalition opposing them, but those tactics are rallying criticism instead of support.
  2. Immigration and law enforcement actions reveal mismanagement and apparent constitutional abuses, with chaotic chains of command and people detained without clear legal authority.
  3. Policy moves across the administration—from stripping civil service protections and pushing strict voter ID rules to mishandling public health, jobs, and support for farmers—risk harming communities and undermining democratic norms.

Bari Weiss Overplayed Her Hand

JoeWrote • 134 implied HN points • 19 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Americans voted largely because of economic frustration, not to endorse a broad conservative cultural revolution.
  2. The GOP’s aggressive push of culture-war policies is unwanted by many voters and is making conservatives seem annoying and alienating people.
  3. High-profile examples and stunts tied to that cultural push have backfired, underscoring the miscalculation and worsening approval as economic problems persist.

WHEN AN HONORABLE JUDGE MEETS A CORRUPT GOVERNMENT

Seymour Hersh • 30 implied HN points • 11 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Judge Jerry Blackwell found that ICE and other federal agents carried out aggressive arrests and deportations in Minneapolis without following constitutional due process, raising serious legal compliance questions.
  2. The federal raids were a political show of force in a largely Democratic, immigrant-rich city and produced mass arrests, violent clashes, and deaths among protesters.
  3. The case exposed a clash between judicial oversight and politically driven federal enforcement, revealing a constitutional tension over how far federal power can go when courts insist on legal limits.

A ‘Loco Gringo’ Takes On the Mexican Cartels

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2147 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Sheriff Roy Boyd is taking action against human smugglers by coordinating with other sheriffs in Texas. This teamwork is helping to reduce the influence of cartels.
  2. One day, Boyd spotted a truck filled with smuggled migrants and decided to chase it down. He acted quickly to catch the smugglers, even involving his young son.
  3. Boyd's experience shows the importance of community policing and how local law enforcement can tackle big problems like human trafficking.

'You know we are in the final stages of an invasion when even the corporate media is reporting on the thousands of Chinese nationals streaming across the U.S. southern border.' Biden is and has

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 668 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Some believe that there is a stealth invasion happening at the U.S. southern border with the influx of Chinese nationals, and this issue is gaining mainstream media attention.
  2. There are concerns about the potential threat posed by individuals entering the U.S., especially if they are of military age and come from regions with anti-American sentiments.
  3. There are warnings and calls for preparation for potential conflict from national leaders across the globe, but a lack of such alerts in the U.S. prompts questions about readiness in the face of perceived threats.

Trump’s Opening Move Against Migrant Sex Trafficking

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1641 implied HN points • 16 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. New rules are being put in place to protect migrant children from sex trafficking. Now, all sponsors must get fingerprinted and have their backgrounds checked.
  2. There's a big concern about fraud in the sponsorship process for unaccompanied minors. The government wants to make sure that only safe and legitimate sponsors can take care of these kids.
  3. Some people worry that these new rules might slow down the process for getting kids to safe homes. They are also concerned about the potential for sharing sponsor information with immigration enforcement.

January 31, 2026

Letters from an American • 39 implied HN points • 01 Feb 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Some current leaders are arguing that immigrants and working people should be treated as a permanent foreign labor class without full political rights, an idea that echoes the 19th-century “mud-sill” caste theory.
  2. Powerful elites and officials are showing signs of acting with impunity—through secret financial deals, connections to abuse networks, and heavy-handed federal force—while also trying to recast victims or protesters as the real threat.
  3. There is active resistance to that hierarchical vision: legal rulings, public protests, and unexpected election results show many Americans pushing back in defense of equal political rights and the free-labor ideal.

What I Saw During an ICE Operation

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 904 implied HN points • 08 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. A small number of agents were required to arrest only two people, which raises doubts about the feasibility of deporting a million individuals.
  2. The population of illegal immigrants in the U.S. is around 11 million, and it is growing, making large-scale deportation harder to achieve.
  3. Finding and deporting undocumented immigrants in cities is the main strategy now since border crossings have decreased.

Build The Bloody Wall

Diane Francis • 679 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. The U.S. has a significant issue with illegal immigration, with many people entering the country without proper identification or plans to return to their home countries.
  2. Political tensions around immigration reform are high. Past promises from leaders like Donald Trump and current challenges with President Biden show how complicated the issue has become.
  3. Partisan politics play a big role, with some groups sabotaging efforts to fix border issues to hurt their political opponents.

A Big Year for Big Lies. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1966 implied HN points • 31 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. There have been many claims about Joe Biden's sharpness and involvement in his son's business dealings that turned out to be false. This has raised questions about honesty in politics.
  2. The immigration debate is filled with tension, especially among Indian Americans, as some face backlash for supporting figures in the MAGA movement while still holding onto their cultural identities.
  3. There's a growing push for educational standards that include teaching young children about gender identity. This has sparked discussions about what topics should be appropriate for kids in school.

Inside Trump’s Push to Find Unaccompanied Migrant Children

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 565 implied HN points • 11 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. The government is trying to find unaccompanied migrant children who entered the U.S. during Biden's time in office. They're using a hotline with a backlog of 65,000 calls from concerned people looking for these kids.
  2. Many of these children are from Guatemala and were mostly between 15 and 17 years old when they crossed the border. Some of them may have been placed with sponsors who weren't properly checked out.
  3. This effort includes hundreds of volunteers from different law enforcement agencies. They want to ensure the safety and well-being of these children, especially those who might have faced abuse or exploitation.

Civil War in MAGA World. Plus…

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1956 implied HN points • 30 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. There is a big debate in the MAGA community about the H-1B visa program, which allows companies to hire skilled foreign workers. Some people support it because it helps tech companies find talent, while others think it harms American workers by lowering wages.
  2. The disagreement over this visa issue has stirred up uncomfortable racial sentiments, particularly against immigrants from countries like India. Some critics express openly racist views, suggesting that America should stay 'white European' despite its history as a nation of immigrants.
  3. Jimmy Carter, who recently passed away at 100, is remembered not just for his troubled presidency but also for his impactful post-presidential work, like building homes with Habitat for Humanity and promoting global health and democracy.

The Working-Class Imperative for Labour and Democrats

The Liberal Patriot • 648 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Labor and Democratic parties need to focus on winning back working-class voters to create durable governing coalitions and secure victories in elections.
  2. Center-left parties worldwide, including UK Labour under Keir Starmer, are making efforts to appeal to working and middle-class voters, recognizing their importance in forming electoral coalitions.
  3. Working-class voters in the US and UK are concerned about economic issues like rising costs of living, lack of opportunity, and immigration, suggesting that center-left parties need to address these concerns to win their trust.

The Democrats Have No Immigration Plan

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 570 implied HN points • 07 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. The Democrats don't have a clear immigration policy, which is hurting them politically. Without a plan, they struggle to counter Trump’s immigration agenda.
  2. Trump's focus on immigration resonates with many voters who currently favor stricter policies. The Democrats need a strategy that appeals to the public's concerns about immigration.
  3. A more humane and open immigration approach is necessary, but it must also connect with people's fears and sentiments to gain support effectively.

When the AI Goes Full Nazi. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 663 implied HN points • 14 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. An AI chatbot, Grok, messed up badly when it praised Hitler and used harmful language. This raises big questions about how we trust AI technology and what could go wrong.
  2. There's a growing debate about immigration, with more Americans seeing it positively. This change comes as the government tries to enforce stricter immigration policies.
  3. In recent news, a tragic airstrike in Gaza killed innocent people, including children. This incident highlights the ongoing violence and the complexities surrounding ceasefire talks.

EXCLUSIVE: Student Visa Applicants with ‘Hostile Attitudes’ Will Be Told They Can’t Come to the U.S.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 788 implied HN points • 18 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. The U.S. State Department will now check social media posts of student visa applicants. This is to ensure they don't have negative attitudes towards the U.S. and its values.
  2. If applicants show signs of hostility toward American culture or government, they may be denied entry. This is part of a new policy to make the U.S. safer for its citizens.
  3. This instruction allows visa interviews to continue after a temporary halt, with new requirements for consular officers during the review process.

What I Saw on an ICE Operation. Plus. . .

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 820 implied HN points • 09 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. There were big protests against ICE raids in Los Angeles, with clashes happening between protesters and law enforcement. The situation has highlighted strong feelings about immigration policies in the area.
  2. In a notable Supreme Court decision, the court made a ruling that could change how discrimination laws work in America, questioning the idea of protected groups. This could have major implications for affirmative action.
  3. New proposals in New York aim to fast-track assisted dying laws, raising concerns about making it too easy for individuals to choose death. This has sparked a debate about the ethics of such legislation.

Somalis gonna Somali

Unreported Truths • 93 implied HN points • 30 Dec 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Somali social life is strongly organized around clans and kinship, with practices like cousin marriage and collective family loyalty shaping behavior.
  2. Large-scale resettlement of people from tribal societies can allow clan networks to re-form in diaspora, which may hinder civic integration and, in some cases, enable coordinated wrongdoing like the Minnesota fraud cases.
  3. Immigration policy should be cautious about admitting whole tribal groups en masse without safeguards, because doing so can preserve fragmented allegiances and make assimilation to rule-of-law institutions more difficult.

Blue Labour is not the answer

Odds and Ends of History • 938 implied HN points • 15 May 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. Meeting tough immigration policies with harsh rhetoric won't solve the problem. It can make things harder for people who just want to start a new life.
  2. Personal stories, like someone having a loved one from a different country, show how immigration impacts lives in real ways. It's not just a political issue.
  3. Instead of competing on strict immigration rules, we need better solutions that understand the human side of migration. Policies should reflect compassion and a global perspective.

POTUS Trump (aka '45') is on his way to re-election but it is ONLY possible if he holds the center & wins over democrats & he can do this 'IF' he stands up & admits that the lockdowns FAILED, all

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 569 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration
  1. For Trump to win reelection, he needs to appeal to center and Democratic voters by acknowledging that the lockdowns failed.
  2. There's a call for investigation and accountability for those involved in lockdowns, pandemic response, and mRNA technology and vaccines.
  3. Suggestions include reversing liability protections for vaccine makers and setting up a compensation fund for individuals harmed by lockdowns and vaccines.