#THiS is horrific.
The volumes of #EarlyChildhoodTrauma
Has the potential of becoming multigenerational.
It may even be what's fueled the #ZionistTerror, wherein they (the Isreali Government/Military are #NOW doing unto "others", what was done to them.
#ceasefireNowPermanently
Today I talked to Hala (my cousin’s daughter) who’s the only survivor of her family. Hala is 8 years old, she doesn’t talk about what happened and she doesn’t speak with anyone since. I haven’t been able to speak with her since they were killed over a month ago. Hala lost both her parents, her 3 sisters, her grandparents, her two aunts, three uncles and all of her cousins that were in that house. I have thought many times about what I would tell her when I call her for the first time. I haven’t spoken to my remaining family who are still alive for over two weeks until today. Because of the “fake truce” I managed to video call them today as they had internet connection for the first time. Hala was next to my uncle and saw my picture on the phone. I kept asking for her multiple times. She then took the phone and went into a dark room to talk with me alone. I froze. I just kept saying Habibti Hala I miss you so much I love you so much. I couldn’t mention her family, and I genuinely didn’t know what to say to an 8 year old who just lost her whole family. I just talked to her about how I want to visit her soon and how much I miss her and all the toys I bought for her and I asked her if she wants anything in particular and she told me “I just want to see you and come live with you far away.” It broke me so much. I held my tears inside my chest and wondered what on earth did this little girl do to deserve all of this pain. I kept trying to think of things that will excite her but she was very quiet, not the Hala I once knew. Not the happy Hala who gets excited at the most simple things. Not the Hala that laughs with her whole heart, but a new Hala who’s barely able to smile. I told her I’ll take you to the best amusement park and she was shocked and said “oh you have that there?” Her little brain cannot comprehend that life is normal outside her home. All she can picture is destruction, bombs and dead parents and sisters. I wish I can hide this little girl in my heart from this cruel world forever. Hala is one story only, there’s more than 1 million children in Gaza who’ll grow up with so much trauma and unimaginable losses. Our hearts cannot bear all of this pain.
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
Immigration raids: If you or a loved one is affected by the new authoritarian regime and are worried about being removed from the USA via deportation:
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
Right to Remain Silent: Migrants have the right to remain silent. They do not have to answer questions about their immigration status or provide documentation without speaking to a lawyer.
Do Not Open the Door: ICE cannot enter a home without a warrant signed by a judge. Migrants should ask to see the warrant through a window or under the door. If it’s not signed by a judge, they are not required to let ICE enter.
Right to an Attorney: Migrants have the right to consult with an attorney before answering any questions. They can request legal representation if detained.
Do Not Sign Anything: Migrants should not sign any documents, especially those related to voluntary departure, without first consulting an attorney.
Prepare a Safety Plan
Emergency Contacts: Have a list of trusted friends or family members to contact in case of detention.
Legal Representation: Identify an immigration attorney or legal aid organization ahead of time. Keep their contact information readily available.
Important Documents: Keep copies of important documents (e.g., passports, visas, work permits) in a safe and accessible location. Avoid carrying originals unless necessary.
Power of Attorney: Assign someone trusted to manage financial or legal matters in case of detention.
Legal Aid:
National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Immigrant Defense Project
Through struggle and discipline, persistence and faith, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. helped move this country forward. As we honor his legacy today, let’s remember the lesson he taught us: that even in the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can help change it. In honor of #MLKDay, I hope you’ll do what you can in your community to create a better future for us all.
Trump fascists start mass immigrant deportations Tuesday in Chicago. As an immigrant & human rights lawyer, I address:
•7 Calls to action to protect our immigrant neighbors
•Debunking 7 common anti-immigrant claims
•Answering 4 FAQs on dealing with ICE
https://t.co/Id5dn0Ul6d
What caused the cataclysmic LA fires?
Read this story and consider the fact that Trump has called climate change a "hoax," and plans to scrap efforts to slow it's progress. https://t.co/z1AByjEq1p
Along with our neighbors @MarylandDOT & @DDOTDC, we remind you to:
❄️travel today and plan around Sunday night's storm
❄️watch out for brine tankers
❄️check road conditions ahead of time
❄️be especially cautious on bridges/elevated surfaces
❄️don't crowd the plow.
The White Helmets are working tirelessly to evacuate civilians and provide emergency shelters, but the growing crisis demands urgent support.
@SyriaCivilDef
Hundreds of families are fleeing their homes in eastern Idlib & western Aleppo countryside as relentless airstrikes & shelling by regime forces & Russia escalate. Civilians are bearing freezing temperatures with little to no assistance, desperately seeking safety.
🚨 A new humanitarian crisis is arising amid rapidly escalating violence in northern Syria, putting millions of lives at risk and displacing so many 🚨
Keep your eyes on #Syria, Follow, share and support @SyriaCivilDef