8 years ago this weekend. Hurricane María. ❤️🇵🇷

The September 19 edition of @thelatinonewsletter.org is by @julito77.bsky.social From the Notebook: Journalist #MarioGuevara’s Fight Against Deportation

Playlist tonight Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years

Journalist #MarioGuevara Speaks: Letter From ICE Detention Facility via The Bitter Southerner bittersoutherner.com/journalist-m...

Interesting

The weaponization of the FCC is one of the greatest threats to our democracy. Who better to showcase that than… Chairman Brendan Carr? Let’s take a stroll down memory lane through some of Carr’s greatest hits on free speech while he was auditioning for the job of FCC Chair from 2019 to 2024. 1/

Been talking nonstop about this shameful episode for the past two days & this point needs to be underscored: It's the culmination of longstanding structural defects in our media, not simply the bad actions of bad actors. What happened to Jimmy Kimmel is a downstream manifestation of systemic probs:

Ted Cruz characterized FCC Chair Brendan Carr as a mob boss for having the government try to strike down free speech. President Trump just called Carr "a patriot."

"The Norwood Park Starbucks was back open Thursday, the spokesperson said. Garretson did not respond to a request for comment."

BREAKING: The Board of Immigration Appeals is trying to deport our client Mario Guevara, a journalist from El Salvador, despite his clear legal path to residency and an immigration judge's order to grant his release on bond.

With the news cycle focused on ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, a journalist with a valid US work permit and pending green card application is about to be deported for the crime of reporting www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US appeals court orders deportation of Atlanta journalist detained by ICE #MarioGuevara

As an editor who edits a lot of stories, I can't stand when I publish a typo but it does give me some comfort that way larger newsroom also make typo mistakes. Editors are human. And don't tell me to just use Grammarly (their new AI beta writing prompts are annoying). 😅

Latinos literally clean this country but are not business owners in this industry.

This full article is definitely worth a read for anyone who wants to know how to fight back.

The last couple of days were a whirlwind, and grateful to @freepress.bsky.social Co-CEO @notaaroncraig.bsky.social for writing this edition of Pressing Issues about Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC and ABC.

"It's important to pass those laws to make more information available earlier in the process, before the permitting and development is underway, when it is too late for the communities to have their say." [email protected] via @techpolicypress.bsky.social

11 N.Y. Officials Arrested Trying to Access ICE Detention Cells via @nytimes.com

2 days in DC (Northwest) National Guard sightings 2 outside Mt. Vernon Metro 2 outside Farragut North Metro 2 outside the Gold's Gym on L and Connecticut Ave All armed. Just standing and talking with each other.

"This list was created to intimidate, harass and exact economic consequences. The president and vice president are promising fascistic revenge to classify people and organizations as terrorists if they exercise their First Amendment rights criticizing Kirk." - @attorneynora.bsky.social

Judge Blocks Rushed Attempt to Deport Guatemalan Children

The last political column I was allowed to write in the @washingtonpost.com was a criticism of Obama. His people took issue with my piece, but we were respectful. Now he is tweeting in support of me. This is how free political speech and respect for debate *actually works*. Or used to work.

Connecting the dots, @attorneynora.bsky.social

Gotta listen to my @freepress.bsky.social colleague @notaaroncraig.bsky.social on @davidsirota.com's podcast. #JimmyKimmel

On Fox News right now, Laura Ingraham says that Jimmy Kimmel will likely be on the air again soon. Ingraham also said that FCC Brendan Carr should have stayed on the sidelines yesterday and let the market take care of it.

Thank you to @belensisa.bsky.social for sending over her latest words in a new opinion piece for @thelatinonewsletter.org

Mario Guevara, journalist in ATL arrested & detained since June 14 for his news coverage, is still in detention. A judge ordered his release in July, but he remains in rural southern GA. We're fighting for his release. Next Monday will be 100 days in detention. pressingissues.org/five-questio...

NPR to trim $5 million this year as public radio stations struggle to pay bills by @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social

WATCH LIVE: Former CDC head Monarez testifies on agency upheaval under RFK Jr.

Yes, CPB should make all this information public before they shut down.

The September 16 edition of @thelatinonewsletter.org is by Chicago-based journalist Hector Cervantes Community Mobilizes After ICE Actions Shake West Chicago

The call your mother moves are so important. My mom is the best. Just had another lovely phone call with her.

Congrats, @julito77.bsky.social!

When I heard of @karenattiah.bsky.social's firing this week, I felt a sense of dread, rage and disgust. Why the only way to save journalism is to double down on independent voices. My thoughts for today's edition of Pressing Issues, the twice-weekly newsletter from @freepress.bsky.social.

LIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel testifies at Senate hearing www.youtube.com/live/-eMs_dD...

Lining up "The Natural," "The Sting," and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" for this week. Legend. wapo.st/465fv1Y

The September 15 edition of @thelatinonewsletter.org is by @julito77.bsky.social, who shares this exciting news: Making the ALX100 List A recognition of Latino leadership in Massachusetts

My latest opinion piece for @msnbc.com is out. I used to be ambivalent about Hispanic Heritage Month. But this time, I'm all in.

Man in Chicago fatally shot by ICE officer after allegedly resisting arrest wapo.st/4n25tVu

Suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing is identified by officials as Tyler Robinson

Playing this a lot this week.

Via @bostonglobe.com "Map: Wu won 264 precincts, while Kraft won 9." 264-9. Kraft won Neponset and parts of Southie? #mapoli

Here is the photo of what the FBI released

BREAKING: Federal judge in Los Angeles issues preliminary injunction against Department of Homeland Security to restrict use of force against press, legal observers and protesters. Judge in LA Press Club v. Noem calls out "surprising savagery" of DHS officers: "The First Amendment demands better."

It's been an intense week but I felt I needed to finally write about my Season 2, Episode 1 @thelatinonewsletter.org conversation with @koolboblove.bsky.social

Charlie Kirk was fatally shot today. He was 31 years old.

In Utah, Charlie Kirk is shot as right-wing commentator speaks at college appearance via @sltrib.com

Breaking news

Columbia cancelled my class on race and journalism, but I'm teaching anyway. Only 9 Days left to register for my class on Race, Media and International Affairs 101, and 102! I will not be teaching this again until 2026, so don't miss your spot! www.resistancesummerschool.com/fall-2025-re...

Starting in 2 min from @freepress.bsky.social Funding the Future of Local News: State and Local Solutions in a Time of Crisis