This is not my best protest photo but in a city where ICE is cracking down in force, I could not risk outing someone who could be put in a camp/deported just to put a more personal human element into a movement. There's a whole set of photos like that you can refer to if you really want. I'm not posting this because it's a good photo (it isn't) I'm posting this because it's a reminder that we all have a choice to say no to corruption and to say yes to human rights. We must do these both simultaneously and with every molecule in our body.

I wanted to talk a little bit about what is happening in America right now. If you did not already know, there have been even more for profit concentration camps set up for people who have come here fleeing persecution, seeking a better life. This is an abomination paid for by our tax dollars and many of our politicians are invested in these camps, making money to inevitably fund their next campaigns and the viciousness continues and profit over people continues to be the theme. We've lost our souls.

I don't know how to be more hopeful. The good people in this country, the 70% of us are being held hostage against our wills by a hostile treasonous fascist who literally doesn't even know they didn't have airports back in 1776, an idiot who couldn't pass preschool and yet, the fact that he is a serial rapist and a treasonous coward is even worse. He is an unforgivable murderer. If he truly represents America, all I have left instead of my patriotism is true horror for what this country has become.

These deaths are on our hands. Their blood is on our consciousness. It is a gift to receive an immigrant. And all these people who are pro death camps all happen to call themselves "pro life" It's laughable. They just merely want to control women's bodies.

Every day, I wake up a little more hopeless and helpless, I have to be honest. Over the last three years, I've been to protests downtown, in airports, I've called congresspeople in multiple states, donated money to progressives, signed too many petitions to count, done phone banking, and tried to be a genuinely kind person to all in my every day interactions.

Above all is the narrative stream in my mind, is the kindness enough? Is it? I don't know. I really don't know. Is kindness greater than greed, greater than all the blood money? Is it? Because people have been protesting since the 1960s for basic human rights, for an end to racial discrimination and for universal healthcare, for equal rights among the sexes and for the LGBTQ community, for an end to war and look where we are right now. It's hard to believe that anything any of us non billionaires do make a difference.

But I do know this and I believe this...they want us to be as complacent as possible, to get us numbed with constant breaking news, to gaslight us into believe that when Trump says he'd collude again that's totally fine and not surprising at all. They want us to stay at home, do nothing, turn on the tv, have a pint of whiskey to numb our pain-that sort of thing. That's what they are banking on. Whatever you do, live as a light in the darkness. If it makes no difference in the grand scheme, at least you tried.

But, I bet it will make a difference to someone.

**All photos are copyrighted.*

Every day, it seems increasingly likely that Trump and many higher ranked officials colluded with Putin and Russian higher ranking officials in a way that would undermine the actions of previous presidencies and illegitimatize our entire election. Russia just broke a 30 year treaty signifying the end of the Cold War to launch a missile and a Russian spy ship last night was found close to the coast of Connecticut. Which leads me to wonder, how much do they know about America's National Security and what damage could they already do?

Now, don't get me wrong...I don't have anything against Russians themselves. I'm a big fan of Russian literature especially...but, I don't exactly love the idea of having a government that assassinates any opponents and makes domestic abuse legal when 40 women die a day in Russia at the hands of their spouses. I don't trust the Russian government to act in the best interest of their people (look what has happened also historically in Crimea, the Ukraine, Georgia, Chechnya) and definitely not in the best interest of America and I fear even an impending WWIII if this continues to escalate.

It seems a great deal of American conservative lawmakers would love that idea, though, considering there is a new anti-choice Oklahoma law describing a woman's body merely as a "host" for carrying male sperm and a new Arkansas law that allows rapists to demand and even sue their victims if they receive an abortion.

So, I guess we know which states we don't want to visit or live in, right girls?

Last but not least, ICE is still rounding up people based on merely being "suspicious" of them which gives them a great deal of leeway to basically round up whomever they feel like it. Americans are being held hostage by a president who has sold us out to the Russians and whose wife is costing us 1 million extra dollars a day because Melania Trump doesn't want to live in the white house but somehow it's the immigrants and refugees that are the problem....right, that makes total sense.

There is going to be a great deal of protesting today and many of the chains in Chicago are closed to allow their workers to march, which is heartening. I will be going to work myself but in my job I literally support in part some of the children of immigrants so I will be there in spirit and I will continue to love and care for their children and all children with special needs or different ability levels. I can't imagine being a child in this country right now.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

(April 9th, 2010) In an effort to illustrate the ongoing, human cost of this agency’s misguided, out-of-control immigration enforcement strategy, hundreds of SEIU cleaners held prayer vigils outside of local Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across the country. ~ San Jose, CA ~ Photo © 2010 Norbert von der Groeben

(April 9th, 2010) In an effort to illustrate the ongoing, human cost of this agency’s misguided, out-of-control immigration enforcement strategy, hundreds of SEIU cleaners held prayer vigils outside of local Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across the country. ~ San Jose, CA ~ Photo © 2010 Norbert von der Groeben

(April 9th, 2010) In an effort to illustrate the ongoing, human cost of this agency’s misguided, out-of-control immigration enforcement strategy, hundreds of SEIU cleaners held prayer vigils outside of local Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across the country. ~ San Jose, CA ~ Photo © 2010 Norbert von der Groeben

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

(April 9th, 2010) In an effort to illustrate the ongoing, human cost of this agency’s misguided, out-of-control immigration enforcement strategy, hundreds of SEIU cleaners held prayer vigils outside of local Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across the country. ~ San Jose, CA ~ Photo © 2010 Norbert von der Groeben

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

The message of the protest. Said Zaim-Sassi was removed from his home on August 20, 2007 at 5:45--in the morning--by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents. He had been living in the United States for 19 years. He had no criminal record, was employed with Metro North, and paid his taxes.

(April 9th, 2010) In an effort to illustrate the ongoing, human cost of this agency’s misguided, out-of-control immigration enforcement strategy, hundreds of SEIU cleaners held prayer vigils outside of local Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across the country. ~ Boston, MA ~ Photo © 2010 Aaron Donovan

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

(April 9th, 2010) In an effort to illustrate the ongoing, human cost of this agency’s misguided, out-of-control immigration enforcement strategy, hundreds of SEIU cleaners held prayer vigils outside of local Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across the country. ~ San Jose, CA ~ Photo © 2010 Norbert von der Groeben

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

The woman holding the "What Justice is there in Separating Families?" sign spoke about how Said's children have been traumatized by the ICE Raid that resulted in the detention of their father.

(April 9th, 2010) In an effort to illustrate the ongoing, human cost of this agency’s misguided, out-of-control immigration enforcement strategy, hundreds of SEIU cleaners held prayer vigils outside of local Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across the country. ~ Boston, MA ~ Photo © 2010 Aaron Donovan

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Early on, activists gathered on Main Street in front of Immigration Court.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

The man in the aqua striped shirt claimed to be building security. He also claimed that ICE Raid protesters could not stand on the sidewalk in front of Lieberman's office. A NH Independent reporter captured the audio of this exchange.

Rockville, Maryland Sunday April 8, 2018. Around one hundred progressive activists and supporters gathered in the cafeteria of the County Executive Office building for a Seder inspired political event incorporating some features from the Jewish religious tradition. A real rabbi read a "List Of Plagues" affecting our County, including poverty and economic inequality, racism and the erasure of African American history and culture, lack of affordable housing, mass incarceration, ICE raids, traffic congestion and lack of public transportation, gun violence, misogyny, homophobia and transphobia, environmental injustice, lack of access to healthcare, educational inequality and more. Over eighteen selected candidates vying for the progressive vote were invited to participate. After "one minute*" individual introductory speeches each candidate met 'speed dating' style with a small group of voters, addressed a single issue at a time and then moved on to another group and another issue. Sounds complicated but it worked very well. Thanks to Progressive Neighbors, Progressive Maryland, Our Revolution and Metro DC Democratic Socialists for making this event a big success.

*The "one minute" time limit turned out to be unrealistic and was pretty much ignored by the speakers.

(April 9th, 2010) In an effort to illustrate the ongoing, human cost of this agency’s misguided, out-of-control immigration enforcement strategy, hundreds of SEIU cleaners held prayer vigils outside of local Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across the country. ~ Los Angeles, CA ~ Photo © 2010 Juan Carlos Cristales / SEIU

(April 9th, 2010) In an effort to illustrate the ongoing, human cost of this agency’s misguided, out-of-control immigration enforcement strategy, hundreds of SEIU cleaners held prayer vigils outside of local Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices across the country. ~ Boston, MA ~ Photo © 2010 Aaron Donovan

The signs demanding that families be kept together suggested that this nation treats "family values" as only something to include in a soundbite; the raids, detentions, and deportations seem to be the antithesis of valuing families.

Community response to Ice raid in Park City, Utah.