The Civil Rights Act was signed more than 60 years ago. That was a milestone not the finish line. Rights don’t protect themselves. We do. Remember the history. Defend the progress. Keep moving forward.
Councilor Pious Ali ( Mayor Pro temp)
@piousali.bsky.social
Public Servant At -Larger, serving the city( Portland Maine) I love . Wandering soul focus on leaving the world better than i found it..
It’s #BraveOfUS to show up for our neighbors. Lately, we’ve been featuring some of our inspiring, powerful, and brave first-generation immigrant members of LP 💖 Today, our amazing Immigrant Justice Steering Committee member Portland City Councilor @piousali.bsky.social!
Today’s #SCOTUS decision reaffirming birthright citizenship is a victory for the Constitution and the rule of law. For more than 150 years, the 14th Amendment has made clear that nearly every child born on American soil is an American citizen. Our Constitution endures because no one is above it.
Local Progress@localprogress.bsky.social · 3mo agoToday, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of upholding Birthright Citizenship. While this is a welcome victory, this Court continues to allow the Trump administration to chip away at immigrant rights in this country. Read our statement 👇 bit.ly/4oT6mRL
Portland, ME just banned city employees and resources from being used to assist or cooperate with any immigration enforcement operations 👏 Thank you @piousali.bsky.social for your leadership! https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/04/portland-council-approves-strengthened-language-on-ice-cooperation/
Portland council approves strengthened language on ICE cooperation
Portland is the 3rd Maine city to pass such an ordinance, which codifies and expands upon a state law that will go into effect this summer.
pressherald.com
Months after Congress touted funding cuts, the Senate passed a $70 billion funding bill for ICE and CBP. Now, lawmakers are pursuing another $30 billion for ICE. In response, NIJC joined more than 100 organizations to urge Congress to reset its priorities. Read NIJC's statement w/ our partners 👇:
Taxpayers Are Not ICE's Cash Cow - National Immigrant Justice Center
Congress's hypocrisy revealed: Leaders release plans for $30 billion more for mass detention and deportations as Congress votes on additional $70 billion
immigrantjustice.org
As we mark the end of Ramadan, may this day bring peace, joy, and renewed hope to our communities. Eid reminds us of compassion, generosity, and our shared responsibility to care for one another. Wishing you a joyful and blessed Eid. #EidMubarak #EidAlFitr #Community #Solidarity #piousali🙏🏾
Dear Portland, Thank you for your support over the years, tomorrow is Election Day. Over these past months, I’ve had the privilege of listening to neighbors and sharing a vision for a Portland that is inclusive, affordable, and connected. #PiousAli #StrongPortlandTogether #VoteNoOnOne #piousali🙏🏿
NEW: Tulsi Gabbard, now the US director of national intelligence, used the same easily cracked password for different online accounts including a personal Gmail account and Dropbox over a period of years, leaked records reviewed by WIRED reveal.
Tulsi Gabbard Reused the Same Weak Password on Multiple Accounts for Years
Tulsi Gabbard, now the US director of national intelligence, used the same easily cracked password for different online accounts including a personal Gmail account and Dropbox over a period of years, ...
wired.com
Thank you, Denver, for hosting us — what a beautiful city! Grateful for @localprogress.bsky.social & partners for building space to strategize, reflect, and act. This is not a drill. To immigrant leaders & allies: the road is long, but democracy is worth it. #DefendDemocracy #ProgressivePower
This is too much power in the hands of an individual who is not elected
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree@pingree.house.gov · last yr.Let me see if I have this right. A rogue government agency that has no Congressional approval or oversight, created by an unelected billionaire, says it has to approve every farm loan over $500,000? This is absolutely ridiculous. (1/2)
When we become oblivious of our privileges, we become blind to other people’s disadvantage
Down memory lane through Ghanian Fashion #Ghana #ghanaianFashion
Yesterday we celebrated Ghana’s 68th ndependence anniversaries in Boston and Worcester
Happy New Year, everyone! Let’s cherish the small things, find beauty in the journey, and prioritize our well-being. Here’s to fresh starts, personal growth, and a year filled with peace, love, and joy. #HappyNewYear #NewBeginnings #Hope #Gratitude #MakeItCount #piousali
We are all shaped by the times we live in, but it is up to us to shape the future we want to see. As we face the urgent challenges of our era—climate change, inequality, injustice, and political division—let us seek out the ideas that promote unity, equity, and progress.
Think about this today and everyday !!!
This skin of mine, so bold, so true,A shield of strength in every hue. It guards, it comforts, wraps in love,A gift of beauty from stars above Melanin drips, like liquid gold,A story of resilience, brave and bold. For four more years, Istand and fight, Protecting this skin with all my might
This is a defining moment in our nation’s history—a chance to reinvent ourselves and our strategies.
