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Lorenzo Salgado, el inmigrante baleado por un agente de ICE, no era el objetivo del operativo
July 10, 2026
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, el inmigrante de origen mexicano que murió baleado por un agente de inmigración, no era el objetivo del operativo que realizaban los funcionarios en una comunidad de mayoría hispana en Houston este martes por la mañana.
“ICE confirmó que Lorenzo Salgado Araujo no era el objetivo”, dijo la representante demócrata Sylvia García en su cuenta de X.
... full articleIn situations of captivity the perpetrator becomes the most powerful person in the life of the victim, and the psychology of the victim is shaped by the actions and beliefs of the perpetrator.
Another Racist Professor Speaks Her Mind
February 1, 2026
Yep, another racist white professor.
Not that this is surprising to anyone who’s read my essay from October 2023, Racism in the Ivory Tower (see link at end of article). This is where I argued that far from being impartial and “color blind,” college professors can be just as prejudiced and presumptuous as anyone else. Many are just savvy enough — for the most part — not to make their prejudices too overt.
... full articleWith emotional abuse, the insults, insinuations, criticism, and accusations slowly eat away at the victim’s self-esteem until he or she is incapable of judging a situation realistically. He or she may begin to believe that there is something wrong with them or even fear they are losing their mind. They have become so beaten down emotionally that they blame themselves for the abuse.
IDF accused of ‘field execution’ of Palestinian driver bringing aid into Gaza
July 9, 2026
A Palestinian driver bringing food aid from the World Central Kitchen (WCK) into Gaza has been killed by an Israeli soldier “in a field execution”, according to witnesses and the local truckers’ association, which said it may suspend operations in protest.
Ahmad Esleem was shot in the head on Wednesday when an aid convoy stopped because of a breakdown to one truck soon after entering Gaza, according to three accounts. Israeli soldiers ordered the drivers to dismount and one of them shot Esleem in the head when his hands were raised.
... full articleWe don’t yet know, above all, what the world might be like if children were to grow up without being subjected to humiliation, if parents would respect them and take them seriously as people.
Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.
To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.