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Evening Shade-- Resistance Rising-- Saturday, May 10 [1]
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Date: 2025-05-10
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I’ve put this off as long as I can. Remember that the content is actually in the comments. And as usual, a blanket statement that I lean heavily on News from the States for content in the Saturday Shades.
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Daily Montanan Without AmeriCorps, rural communities will lose essential social services On Friday, April 25, Sorrell Redford, education director for Montezuma School to Farm Project, heard that their AmeriCorps funding through Serve Colorado would run out following abrupt cuts from the federal government. The agency bought themselves a few extra days by cobbling together two weeks-worth of funds to help ease the transition and possibly, to tide them over until a court reversal. Near the end of April, DOGE cut more than 1,000 AmeriCorps grants totalling nearly $400 million across the United States. Many of these programs provided pivotal social services for rural communities that do not have the resources to fill these gaps without federal funding. In Cortez, Colorado, Montezuma School to Farm Project depends on AmeriCorps members to keep the organization going. The nonprofit teaches garden classes in local public schools and also grows food for the food pantry, Good Samaritans. Redford said they have a goal to produce 6,000 pounds of food this year. Redford said the organization only pays $300 for each AmeriCorps member right now and the government subsidizes the rest. “Without that, we could not afford to employ them,” she said.✂️ I really don’t want the Saturday “Regional Shade” to turn into a “FAFO/Leopards ate my face” exercise. I have a lot of admiration for the good people in red states that are working to improve things for their neighbors. === New Jersey Monitor Newark mayor detained by federal agents during protest at ICE jail Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark and one of six Democrats running to be New Jersey’s next governor, was arrested and detained by federal immigration agents Friday during a protest at an immigrant detention center in Newark, according to his campaign. Barak’s arrest comes just over a week after the migrant jail, Delaney Hall, opened its doors as the largest detention center on the east coast. Baraka, whose city filed a lawsuit challenging whether the facility’s owner secured proper city permits before opening, has spent the week protesting outside the jail and attempting to gain entry, to no avail.✂️ ‘This shouldn’t have happened,’ Newark mayor says hours after his arrest during ICE protest NEWARK — Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was arrested Friday and accused of trespassing at an immigration detention center, was released from custody hours after his detainment to cheers from hundreds of supporters. Baraka, a Democrat, walked out of the federal building where he was being held just before 8 p.m. to the strains of “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” by McFadden & Whitehead blaring through speakers that had been set up by protestors. The mayor, one of six Democrats running for governor in the June 10 primary, said he “didn’t do anything wrong.” “I didn’t know this morning when I woke up that I would be in this facility here, that I would end up incarcerated for something that I believe is my democratic right to show up and speak out against what I think was happening here, a violation of city and state laws,” he said. He was ordered to be released by U.S. District Court Judge Andre M. Espinosa at roughly 7:30 p.m. Baraka said he was charged with trespassing and will have to appear in court May 15. He said Department of Homeland Security agents treated him “very nicely.”✂️ My girl Alina… After immigration agents arrested Baraka, acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba claimed the mayor was trespassing. McIver and Menendez said Baraka was invited onto the jail’s property before he was arrested. I still think back fondly to the video she posted of herself cooking and how my girl really doesn’t have a clue how to chop veggies. === Washington State Standard
Legislative ballot battles shaping up for Washington’s fall elections
Intriguing match-ups in the fall elections emerged Friday as Democrats look to retain control of several seats in the Washington state Legislature. Two Senate contests should provide a test of voters’ views on new laws, higher taxes and spending decisions pushed through by the majority Democrats over the objections of Republicans. Races for two other legislative seats will showcase strains within the Democratic Party between its progressive and moderate factions. Three appointed Democratic lawmakers are breathing easy. They drew no challengers before the filing window closed Friday. This all but assures the trio — state Sens. Tina Orwall of Des Moines and Emily Alvarado of Seattle, and Rep. Brianna Thomas of West Seattle — will retain their seats for the 2026 session. Here’s where things stood Friday. Candidates have until Monday to formally withdraw from any of the races.✂️
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Maryland Matters
Seven indicted for 34 ‘jugging’ robberies going back to 2023
Authorities in Maryland said Friday that they’ve solved nearly three dozen cases of “jugging” — an armed robbery where the victim is held up walking from a bank or ATM — dating back to 2023. Indictments were announced against seven men – five from Maryland and two from D.C. – for 34 crimes in five counties that occurred between August 2023 and July 2024. Jugging, which targets victims who have cash in hand, has exploded in frequency in recent years. Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a news conference that more than $155,000 was taken from the victims in those cases. “These perpetrators methodically stalked individuals, individuals who are making substantial cash withdrawals from financial institutions across five counties,” Brown said. “Their pattern was calculated and brutal, disguised in masks and dark or tactical clothing, they would ambush victims, often in broad daylight, subjecting them to physical violence, including striking, choking and, at least in one incident, biting their victims. “The targets were ordinary residents, people withdrawing money, conducting routine financial transactions,” he added. “These weren’t merely robberies. The assailants brandished firearms and discharged weapons to terrorize their victims, making their intentions unmistakably clear: Your money or your life.”✂️
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Alaska Beacon
A contentious mining project in SE Alaska just changed hands. Its new owner already wants to sell.
Critics of a mining project that’s long stirred political debate in the Southeast Alaska town of Haines are celebrating an announcement that the development is on the market — just months after its owner acquired it. A small, Vancouver-based company, American Pacific Mining Corp., assumed full ownership of the Palmer Project late last year. At the time, company executives and major investors touted it as an exciting deal that would provide a clear path forward for the project. Now, in what mine opponents view as a stunning about-face, American Pacific’s executives are saying they intend to “transact on” the project and focus on advancing another development that the company owns, in Montana. The Southeast Alaska project is “outside of our wheelhouse, if we’re completely honest,” American Pacific’s chief executive, Warwick Smith, said in a call with analysts last month. ✂️
In unusual move, Alaska House declines to honor conservative political writer
The Alaska House of Representatives has issued messages honoring high school sports teams, Olympic gold medalists, farmers, anniversaries, and even notable animals. In an unusual move on Friday, it declined to bestow honors on conservative political commentator Suzanne Downing. In a 21-17 vote, the House tabled a citation from Rep. Jamie Allard, R-Eagle River that praised Downing. Rep. Zack Fields, D-Anchorage, led the vote to turn down the citation. “I have not objected to dozens of citations for people who had views strongly opposed to mine … I objected to this citation because there is a long record of outright dishonesty with this particular person, and it’s caustic in our discourse,” he said on the House floor.✂️
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Iowa Capital Dispatch
Iowa Supreme Court rejects LULAC’s lawsuit over English-only voting materials
The Iowa Supreme Court has reversed a district court decision that cleared the way for election officials to distribute voter materials in languages other than English. Without directly addressing the merits of Iowa’s law restricting the dissemination of government records in languages other than English, the court found that the League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa lacked standing to bring its lawsuit challenging the state’s application of the English Language Reaffirmation Act. Joe Enriquez Henry, president of LULAC Council #307, said he was disappointed in the court’s decision. “There are over 50,000 registered voters in the state of Iowa whose primary language is not English,” Henry said. “This issue has an impact not only on Latinos but other ethnic groups and new citizens. This is a constitutional issue. You know, the right to vote is a constitutional issue, and language should never be a barrier to exercising that right. So, for the Supreme Court to say we lack standing to bring this case is totally wrong.” Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said in a statement: “I appreciate the court’s thoughtful consideration of this case. Today’s ruling affirms our efforts to administer Iowa election laws securely, fairly, and in accordance with state and federal laws. We remain committed to maintaining a careful balance between protecting election integrity and supporting voter participation among all eligible Iowa voters.”✂️
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New Hampshire Bulletin
Nashua German-American returns home after being detained for two months by ICE, family says
Fabian Schmidt, the German-American man who was detained by immigration officials in March and held at a Rhode Island jail, has returned to his home in Nashua, his family said on social media. “FABIAN IS FREE and HOME!!!!” his partner, Bhavani Hodgkins, wrote on Facebook Thursday. “We ask for your patience and privacy as we navigate through this.” In the post, Hodgkins said she’d be providing updates and a video at a later date. Schmidt was born in Germany but has lived in the U.S. since he was a teenager. He is a legal permanent resident with a green card. On March 7, Schmidt, who currently lives in New Hampshire, was returning from Luxembourg when immigration officials detained him at Boston Logan International Airport and took him to the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls, Rhode Island, according to his attorney.✂️
Welcome home, Fabian! The majority of the country stands with you.
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x Good night 😴 War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is.
Revolution is when you decide that for yourself. Benjamin Franklin
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Comic Sands
Tim Walz Perfectly Explains Why Trump Running The Country 'Like A Business' Is A Bad Idea
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized President Donald Trump during an interview with MSNBC host Jen Psaki, stressing just why the people who elected Trump to run the country "like a business" were completely misguided. Walz particularly lamented the impacts of Trump's ongoing trade war with Canada and Mexico, noting that Trump has a history of scuttling deals and "a proven track record of being an absolute failure."✂️
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South Dakota Searchlight
Noem’s honorary degree sparks protest; meanwhile, a student she’s trying to deport earns a doctorate
An international student in western South Dakota overcame Kristi Noem’s attempt to stop her from graduating Saturday, while hundreds of people protested on the other side of the state where Noem received an honorary degree and delivered a commencement speech. The international student is Priya Saxena, from India. She received two degrees from South Dakota Mines in Rapid City: a doctorate in chemical and biological engineering and a master’s degree in chemical engineering.✂️
I stopped there just because I wanted to applaud Priya Saxena.
Fuck Kristi Noem. The photos in the article are priceless.
✂️The Dakota State University student senate and general faculty both voted against the honorary degree for Noem, citing concerns over Noem’s policies and the message her recognition would send to international students and marginalized communities.✂️
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I’ll slip this in for Maru;
Nevada Current
Immigration coalition wants answers after increased ICE activity in Carson City and Reno
A heightened federal immigration enforcement presence in Nevada is a tactic to create fear, and Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo should be assuring Nevadans their rights will be protected, the Nevada Immigration Coalition said Thursday. The press conference comes after an estimated 30 people were arrested this week by federal agents in Northern Nevada, including in Reno and Carson City. Noé Orosco, the Government Affairs Manager with Make the Road Nevada, warned that having immigration enforcement in Carson City where “laws of our state are being made” shouldn’t be seen as a coincidence. “That is intimidation, plain and simple,” he said. The coalition earlier announced it had canceled its immigrant lobbying day scheduled for next week out of fears of prolonged presence of federal immigration officials.✂️
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Today is…
National Miniature Golf Day
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National Shrimp Day
If the fictional character Bubba from the movie Forrest Gump had his way, every day would be National Shrimp Day. A connoisseur of all different types of the crustacean, and every which way to cook them, he’d probably be disappointed that National Shrimp Day is only held once a year on May 10. Luckily his shrimp legacy carries on with a restaurant in his name: The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company operates 40 restaurants around the world.
Being raised in the midwest, I never developed a taste for seafood. I make a serious exception for salmon, which I love.
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World Fair Trade Day
We here in the first world take our coffee, bananas, jeans and sneakers for granted, but there are many people in other countries that are not so lucky. World Fair Trade Day is a global event that aims to draw attention to the objectives and achievements of the Fair Trade movement. The Fair Trade movement campaigns to improve the lives of workers and small producers, especially those within developing economies, by asserting their rights and raising their visibility within international trade.
My lovely ex-wife worked for a decade at a Fair Trade shop called “Ten Thousand Villages.” I can’t say enough about the quality of the people I met through them.
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National Train Day
They cross thousands of miles across the countryside all over the world, transporting goods and passengers to places far-flung, and bringing back the same to their point of origin. Two gleaming lines of silver lay their path as they move through cities and forests, mountains, and plains to bring everything to those who need it, whether it’s cargo or people. Of course, we’re talking about trains, those powerful machines that inspired so much of history, and have done amazing things for economies and industry all over the world. National Train Day commemorates these beautiful machines and the role they play in our lives
For Nanny and Robby…
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Also for Nanny and Paco and Carla and …
NATIONAL WASHINGTON DAY
Founded in 2017 by National Day Calendar® to celebrate Washington as the 42nd state to join the Union. National Day Calendar is committed to celebrating every aspect of our nation's diverse culture and history, which is why we proudly introduced National State Days. This initiative is our way of honoring each state in the order they joined the Union, offering a dedicated day to celebrate the unique heritage, achievements, and spirit of each state.
I swear, half of the Shadesters live in Washington. I can’t blame them. It’s a lovely state.
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