Kavitha Rajagopalan
@kxraja.bsky.social
Director, Research & Analysis @ccmnewmarkj.bsky.social. Writer. Previously Sr Fellow Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affrs. Migration + Cities, Asian digital diaspora. Pediatric transplant mom.
Three lions held at the Tokyo Zoo have died from heat stroke. Four lions remain so ill that they're unable to stand. The average heat index in Tokyo in July was 110°. And we are in just 1.4C of global heating. We are on track for 3C in my kid's lifetime. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/w...
Have a premium @crisesnotes.bsky.social piece coming out tomorrow on the U.S. government's intervention into the Japanese Yen from an angle I haven't seen anyone talk about publicly. www.crisesnotes.com#/portal/signup
We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions. We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
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The reports coming out of Pakistan-administered Kashmir are deeply disturbing. The alleged use of force against protesters and the communications blackout are unacceptable violations of fundamental rights. All civil, political, and human rights must be respected. (1/2)
Also, as I finish up edits to a first draft for this Field Guide to 287(g), I've finally added a proper methodology for the report here ⤵️, and would appreciate your feedback!
Report Methodology
How we record 287(g) agreements — and what the data can't tell you. Sources, processing rules, limitations, and citation guidance for the ICE 287(g) Program Tracker.
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Andrew Thrasher@tituslegaldesign.com · 2d agoUpdate here: I'm working on a 'field guide to 287(g)' for local journalists and community advocacy groups, including a rundown of FOIA search terms + program documents to include for more effective public records requests.
“Haitians in Ohio lost their work permits when TPS expired on Monday. More than 1,000 children born in Springfield with American citizenship have Haitian parents.” MORE: columbusunderground.com/ohioans-prep...
Ohioans Prepare for Resurgence of ICE - Columbus Underground
Ohio cities with big Haitian populations are preparing for a possible uptick of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement after temporary protected status for Haitians ended this week.
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ICE agents harassing a child and her family in Bushwick. Macing a woman in Inwood. Threatening a witness in a Lower Manhattan ER. These are just 3 examples of ICE agents targeting New Yorkers the past days, in what advocates are calling an uptick in ICE activity the past week.
The Cockroach Janta Party reflects every hallmark of modern decentralized leadership theories, but is set to leave a lasting imprint on Indian politics.
Why India’s Cockroach Movement Might Not Collapse Like the Others
The Cockroach Janta Party reflects every hallmark of modern decentralized leadership theories, but is set to leave a lasting imprint on Indian politics.
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Just such self-destructive people. Haitian people deserve reparations after our brutal colonial rule there in the 30s, the bare minimum we can do is have gratitude for all their generosity in bringing their brilliance into our societies.
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick@reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 2d agoThe sense of fear is absolutely palpable.
“In recent months, ICE has deployed a round-the-clock digital dragnet to scour the public internet—from Facebook to Instagram to X—for speech that could endanger the agency’s mission.” Speech. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
How ICE Is Weaponizing Social Media Against its Critics
Agency says its surveillance program searches for threats to agents, but critics see free-speech infringements.
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We pay Geo Group billions to operate this place.
Gwynne Hogan@gwynnefitz.bsky.social · 2d agoA 39-year-old El Salvadoran man, who was being held at Delaney Hall, has died, the man's family says. He's the father of a 12-year-old US citizen daughter and has lived in the country for nearly 20 years. www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/08/03/s...
There are no carve-outs or middle ground in the face of fascism. You either resist or you don’t. It is an absolutist ideology and there is only an absolutist response. You either believe all people are inherently valuable and act accordingly or you do not. It is that simple.
Historian of science Margaret Rossiter (d #OTD in 2025) coined the term #MatildaEffect (1993). Named after suffragist Matilda Joslyn Gage, the Matilda Effect describes a systemic bias where women's scientific achievements are ignored, minimized, or directly attributed to their male colleagues. 1/3
We paid billions to murder little girls at school and to imprison hundreds of thousands of people in deadly unclean unhealthy conditions.
Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans)@iwriteok.bsky.social · 2d agoI have, with my own eyes, watched my tax dollars in the form of missiles as they hit buildings inhabited by civilians. I'd much prefer subsidizing a grocery story I don't use.
I have 22 boxes of diapers in my car right now and if you want to give stuff or money to mutual aid groups in Chicago you can do that directly. Here's a good list. If you're like me and cant always buy stuff, you can still help get them to some of the many people in this world who have butts.
The Guide to Mutual Aid in Chicago – Resources – Borderless Magazine NFP
The Guide to Mutual Aid in Chicago – Resources – Borderless Magazine NFP
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ANOTHER death in ICE custody, this time at the controversial Delaney Hall facility. This makes 54 deaths since Trump took office; 1 every 8 days in 2026. His mother says he was denied adequate medical care for chronic conditions, a common accusation ICE has strenuously denied.
Luca Migo@victinibcn.bsky.social · 2d agoBreaking: Another victim, Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, has died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall prison after being denied vital medication and family visits. Depriving sick detainees of care until they die is murder by neglect. We demand complete transparency and justice for Edwin! 🎥 Statuscoup
If you are an expert on air quality and have 10-15 minutes to talk to me today or tomorrow about important things journalists should know while reporting on wildfires and smoke, my DMs are open, or you can email me at karen at OpenNews dot org.
We’re also funding death squads but what’s really offensive is that somewhere out there a poor person might be able to eat
USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 2d agoOpinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.
INBOX: @freedom.press has already documented more arrests or detainments of journalists in the United States in the first seven months of this year — 41 — than all of 2025, when they documented 35. pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incident...
Incident Database
The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker is a database of press freedom incidents in the United States — everything from arrests of journalists and the seizure of their equipment to interrogations at the U.S. b...
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Inflammatory disorders can be brutal. I’d know personally (thanks vasculitis et al). But the misinformation, including on vaccines, is dangerous. A deep dive from me into how MAHA sped up the inflammation panic. New from me at @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The Great Inflammation panic
The wellness world's favorite buzzword has gone federal. For those of us with real inflammatory disorders, the misinformation isn't just annoying—it's harmful.
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Update here: I'm working on a 'field guide to 287(g)' for local journalists and community advocacy groups, including a rundown of FOIA search terms + program documents to include for more effective public records requests.
Andrew Thrasher@tituslegaldesign.com · 3w agoWhat we do know comes largely from local public records requests from journalists, like @rachelspacek.bsky.social at @investigatewest.bsky.social, who secured the service agreement for the Owyhee County sheriff's office in Idaho.
Since I turned 45 (a while ago) I just GET the Isley Brothers, Luther Vandross, and Hall & Oats. Is that a thing?
Tell me again how the global Visa system is not racist or colonialist against literally every African country ? www.timeslive.co.za/news/world/2...
