This Week in Fascism

This Week in Fascism

Q!uick recap Keith and Jillian recorded a podcast episode discussing current events and political concerns, focusing on what they perceive as fascist tendencies in the government. They expressed worries about potential threats to civil liberties, healthcare, and social justice, particularly in relation to immigration policies and law enforcement actions. The conversation also touched on personal preparations for potential societal upheaval and the importance of community awareness in the face of perceived threats. Next steps • Community members: Build stronger neighborhood connections and support networks to protect vulnerable residents • Community members: Educate migrants about their legal rights regarding ICE enforcement • Community members: Monitor neighborhoods for suspicious vehicles with tinted windows and unfamiliar individuals who may be unauthorized ICE agents • Community members: Document and share evidence of unauthorized ICE agent activities and potential civil rights violations • Community members: Watch for and report incidents of deputized "other individuals" conducting immigration enforcement operations under the Project Homecoming Executive Order

No One is Safe

It's a ton of stuff to talk about this week - Martial Law - what is it? Should we be worried (yes); the deportations and moves to protect Trump from the judiciary's rulings - is anyone really safe> The SAVE Act - if it passes, what will you need to vote. The budget and its cuts to Medicaid and other programs. All this and a nasal cure for the Bird Flu too, on this Week in the Bomb Shelter.

Signalgate with Jillian Ratliffe

* We listen to Jeffrey Goldberg explain the timeline of what happened * Jillian explains why it’s such a big deal from a cybersecurity perspective and how absurd it is that National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe both testified to Congress under oath on March 25 that there was “no classified material discussed on the chat” * We read some lowlights from the Signal chat transcript that Jeffrey Goldberg & The Atlanticreleased on March 26 which prove that there was, in fact, classified material discussed on the chat * We listen to some of a Project 2025 training video titled “Oversight and Investigations” that discuss the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how appointees can communicate in ways that make public oversight more difficult, & proper use of encrypted chat platforms like Signal. * We discuss accountability measures proposed by Congress members on both sides of the aisle

The Prepisode

News: ICE/DHS Kidnappings - Alien Enemies Act * Venezuelans sent to El Salvador prison camp + Kristi Noem's violation of the 4th Geneva Convention * International students detained Public Health * HHS cutting billions in funding for state and local health departments * Meanwhile, new concerns about the potential human-to-human transmission of bird flu Emergency Preparedness Checklist [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oJ5haRhMg6sb5Mme8bMT5ITmHuJv888SZFB5wlrTBEo/edit?usp=sharing] Discussion: * Community-building for mutual aid * Go-bags * Important documents * Financial planning for the apocalypse * Emergency travel plans, early warning signs, and action signals

Smash the Patriarchy

News: * The Social Security Showdown: “No one but ‘fraudsters’ would complain about missed Social Security check.” * Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil arrested by Department of Homeland Security  * Travel advice from an immigration lawyer on TikTok * The Desparacidos: ICE detainees, the purge of Black/Brown/Women of achievement from government websites Smashing the Patriarchy: * How patriarchy informs the Trump regime * Why feminism is for EVERYONE, not just women!