We are in this together. We must fight for what is dear to all of us. For peace, safety, health, dignity, and freedom for all. For the universal rights and the compassion that everyone deserves. No more bombing children. No more tearing families apart. No more destruction of homes, of lives, of our precious planet. From Palestine, to Iran, to Israel, to Mexico, to the U.S. and around the world, we must choose to love and protect each other. Our struggles and our humanity are profoundly connected. As is our safety and our liberation. Freedom for one does not mean less for the rest. This is what they want us to believe to keep us divided – because they know that together, we can do everything. #PermanentCeasefireNow #SharedSafety #Together4JustPeace
“Palestinians have the right to return, rebuild, and live in freedom on their land. Gaza was destroyed with our weapons — now Trump wants to ethnically cleanse Palestinian survivors to create resort properties for his developer friends and family. We must rise up together, use everything we have, to finally end the suffering our government inflicts. Peace and justice are for all of us, or for none of us. What we allow in Gaza, we allow everywhere.” — Susan Sarandon (@susansarandon), actor, activist, and Artist4Ceasefire #Artists4Ceasefire #PermanentCeasefireNow #CompassionMustPrevail #JusticeMustPrevail #NotYourRiviera
“Palestinians have the right to return, rebuild, and live in freedom on their land. Gaza was destroyed with our weapons — now Trump wants to ethnically cleanse Palestinian survivors to create resort properties for his developer friends and family. We must rise up together, use everything we have, to finally end the suffering our government inflicts. Peace and justice are for all of us, or for none of us. What we allow in Gaza, we allow everywhere.” — Susan Sarandon (@susansarandon), actor, activist, and Artist4Ceasefire #Artists4Ceasefire #PermanentCeasefireNow #CompassionMustPrevail #JusticeMustPrevail #NotYourRiviera
“Palestinians have the right to return, rebuild, and live in freedom on their land. Gaza was destroyed with our weapons — now Trump wants to ethnically cleanse Palestinian survivors to create resort properties for his developer friends and family. We must rise up together, use everything we have, to finally end the suffering our government inflicts. Peace and justice are for all of us, or for none of us. What we allow in Gaza, we allow everywhere.” — Susan Sarandon (@susansarandon), actor, activist, and Artist4Ceasefire #Artists4Ceasefire #PermanentCeasefireNow #CompassionMustPrevail #JusticeMustPrevail #NotYourRiviera
Although Columbia grad and human rights defender Mahmoud Khalil is not yet coming home, his first court hearing today demonstrated that his support is massive and and growing (see slides). I believe this will make the Trump Administration’s venal and illegal plan to deport him as punishment for his criticism of Israel very difficult to pull off. Here are some takeaways: lawyers for Trump had Mahmoud snatched from his apartment in Manhattan on Saturday without a warrant and quickly moved him to Louisiana hoping New York courts (which are more liberal) would be deprived of jurisdiction over the legal challenge to his detention. It’s clear from today that’s unlikely to work. I also learned he is being held largely incommunicado; prison officials have yet to let him talk to his own lawyers. (He has talked to his wife, who is 8 months pregnant with their first child.) Judge Jesse Furman ordered emergency briefing on the petition for release, with the first submissions due tomorrow. This case is a huge showdown with enormous implications for free speech in our country. For the first time, our government is trying to revoke the legal residency of a person not because he committed a crime but simply because they don’t like the content of his speech. (If this stands, I believe Trump might try to exile citizens next.) I know Mahmoud pretty well — we just met for lunch two weeks ago — and I can assure you he is one of the most humble, gentle, kind, diplomatic, and intelligent young leaders l’ve ever met. He is a human rights defender, pure and simple. The good news from today is that hundreds of people packed the largest courtroom in the building – called the ceremonial courtroom. Many more were outside. Dozens of media outlets attended. @susansarandon demanded Mahmoud’s release. The lawyers for Mahmoud unfortunately chose not to argue the merits of the case today or to seek Mahmoud’s immediate release (which I find mystifying), but they are some of the most progressive and skilled advocates in the city. There should be another hearing in days. More soon.👊👊👊
Although Columbia grad and human rights defender Mahmoud Khalil is not yet coming home, his first court hearing today demonstrated that his support is massive and and growing (see slides). I believe this will make the Trump Administration’s venal and illegal plan to deport him as punishment for his criticism of Israel very difficult to pull off. Here are some takeaways: lawyers for Trump had Mahmoud snatched from his apartment in Manhattan on Saturday without a warrant and quickly moved him to Louisiana hoping New York courts (which are more liberal) would be deprived of jurisdiction over the legal challenge to his detention. It’s clear from today that’s unlikely to work. I also learned he is being held largely incommunicado; prison officials have yet to let him talk to his own lawyers. (He has talked to his wife, who is 8 months pregnant with their first child.) Judge Jesse Furman ordered emergency briefing on the petition for release, with the first submissions due tomorrow. This case is a huge showdown with enormous implications for free speech in our country. For the first time, our government is trying to revoke the legal residency of a person not because he committed a crime but simply because they don’t like the content of his speech. (If this stands, I believe Trump might try to exile citizens next.) I know Mahmoud pretty well — we just met for lunch two weeks ago — and I can assure you he is one of the most humble, gentle, kind, diplomatic, and intelligent young leaders l’ve ever met. He is a human rights defender, pure and simple. The good news from today is that hundreds of people packed the largest courtroom in the building – called the ceremonial courtroom. Many more were outside. Dozens of media outlets attended. @susansarandon demanded Mahmoud’s release. The lawyers for Mahmoud unfortunately chose not to argue the merits of the case today or to seek Mahmoud’s immediate release (which I find mystifying), but they are some of the most progressive and skilled advocates in the city. There should be another hearing in days. More soon.👊👊👊
Although Columbia grad and human rights defender Mahmoud Khalil is not yet coming home, his first court hearing today demonstrated that his support is massive and and growing (see slides). I believe this will make the Trump Administration’s venal and illegal plan to deport him as punishment for his criticism of Israel very difficult to pull off. Here are some takeaways: lawyers for Trump had Mahmoud snatched from his apartment in Manhattan on Saturday without a warrant and quickly moved him to Louisiana hoping New York courts (which are more liberal) would be deprived of jurisdiction over the legal challenge to his detention. It’s clear from today that’s unlikely to work. I also learned he is being held largely incommunicado; prison officials have yet to let him talk to his own lawyers. (He has talked to his wife, who is 8 months pregnant with their first child.) Judge Jesse Furman ordered emergency briefing on the petition for release, with the first submissions due tomorrow. This case is a huge showdown with enormous implications for free speech in our country. For the first time, our government is trying to revoke the legal residency of a person not because he committed a crime but simply because they don’t like the content of his speech. (If this stands, I believe Trump might try to exile citizens next.) I know Mahmoud pretty well — we just met for lunch two weeks ago — and I can assure you he is one of the most humble, gentle, kind, diplomatic, and intelligent young leaders l’ve ever met. He is a human rights defender, pure and simple. The good news from today is that hundreds of people packed the largest courtroom in the building – called the ceremonial courtroom. Many more were outside. Dozens of media outlets attended. @susansarandon demanded Mahmoud’s release. The lawyers for Mahmoud unfortunately chose not to argue the merits of the case today or to seek Mahmoud’s immediate release (which I find mystifying), but they are some of the most progressive and skilled advocates in the city. There should be another hearing in days. More soon.👊👊👊
Although Columbia grad and human rights defender Mahmoud Khalil is not yet coming home, his first court hearing today demonstrated that his support is massive and and growing (see slides). I believe this will make the Trump Administration’s venal and illegal plan to deport him as punishment for his criticism of Israel very difficult to pull off. Here are some takeaways: lawyers for Trump had Mahmoud snatched from his apartment in Manhattan on Saturday without a warrant and quickly moved him to Louisiana hoping New York courts (which are more liberal) would be deprived of jurisdiction over the legal challenge to his detention. It’s clear from today that’s unlikely to work. I also learned he is being held largely incommunicado; prison officials have yet to let him talk to his own lawyers. (He has talked to his wife, who is 8 months pregnant with their first child.) Judge Jesse Furman ordered emergency briefing on the petition for release, with the first submissions due tomorrow. This case is a huge showdown with enormous implications for free speech in our country. For the first time, our government is trying to revoke the legal residency of a person not because he committed a crime but simply because they don’t like the content of his speech. (If this stands, I believe Trump might try to exile citizens next.) I know Mahmoud pretty well — we just met for lunch two weeks ago — and I can assure you he is one of the most humble, gentle, kind, diplomatic, and intelligent young leaders l’ve ever met. He is a human rights defender, pure and simple. The good news from today is that hundreds of people packed the largest courtroom in the building – called the ceremonial courtroom. Many more were outside. Dozens of media outlets attended. @susansarandon demanded Mahmoud’s release. The lawyers for Mahmoud unfortunately chose not to argue the merits of the case today or to seek Mahmoud’s immediate release (which I find mystifying), but they are some of the most progressive and skilled advocates in the city. There should be another hearing in days. More soon.👊👊👊
Although Columbia grad and human rights defender Mahmoud Khalil is not yet coming home, his first court hearing today demonstrated that his support is massive and and growing (see slides). I believe this will make the Trump Administration’s venal and illegal plan to deport him as punishment for his criticism of Israel very difficult to pull off. Here are some takeaways: lawyers for Trump had Mahmoud snatched from his apartment in Manhattan on Saturday without a warrant and quickly moved him to Louisiana hoping New York courts (which are more liberal) would be deprived of jurisdiction over the legal challenge to his detention. It’s clear from today that’s unlikely to work. I also learned he is being held largely incommunicado; prison officials have yet to let him talk to his own lawyers. (He has talked to his wife, who is 8 months pregnant with their first child.) Judge Jesse Furman ordered emergency briefing on the petition for release, with the first submissions due tomorrow. This case is a huge showdown with enormous implications for free speech in our country. For the first time, our government is trying to revoke the legal residency of a person not because he committed a crime but simply because they don’t like the content of his speech. (If this stands, I believe Trump might try to exile citizens next.) I know Mahmoud pretty well — we just met for lunch two weeks ago — and I can assure you he is one of the most humble, gentle, kind, diplomatic, and intelligent young leaders l’ve ever met. He is a human rights defender, pure and simple. The good news from today is that hundreds of people packed the largest courtroom in the building – called the ceremonial courtroom. Many more were outside. Dozens of media outlets attended. @susansarandon demanded Mahmoud’s release. The lawyers for Mahmoud unfortunately chose not to argue the merits of the case today or to seek Mahmoud’s immediate release (which I find mystifying), but they are some of the most progressive and skilled advocates in the city. There should be another hearing in days. More soon.👊👊👊
By now you might have heard that Energy Transfer, the big oil company behind the Dakota Access pipeline, was suing Greenpeace. Well, the jury returned its verdict last week and found @greenpeaceusa , Greenpeace Fund, and Greenpeace International liable for more than $660M. I am disgusted. But they aren’t backing down. They’re going to appeal and I’m going to show my solidarity by making a donation and proudly wearing the @obeygiant tshirt or sweatshirt I got as a thank you. Greenpeace and Shepard Fairey collaborated on this limited-edition merch so we can let folks know that we stand for free speech and the right to peaceful protest. Click here to make a donation and get yours right now. greenpeaceusashop.com
BLACKOUT TODAY. — DON’T SHOP! Posted by Jon Stewart but initiated by John Clemens: “The 24 hour Economic Blackout” As our initial act, we turn it off. For one day we show them who really holds the power. WHEN: Friday February 28th from 12:00 A.M. to 11:59 P.M. WHAT NOT TO DO: Do not make any purchases Do not shop online, or in-store No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy Nowhere! Do not spend money on Food & Gas Do not use Credit or Debit Cards WHAT YOU CAN DO: Only buy essentials if absolutely necessary (Food, Medicine, Emergency Supplies) If you must spend, ONLY support small, local businesses. SPREAD THE MESSAGE Talk about it, post about it, and document your actions that day! WHY THIS MATTERS? DT and his minions only care about their pocketbooks Corporations, banks only care about their bottom line Financial markets rely on consumers to spend If we disrupt the economy for just ONE DAY, it sends a powerful message. If they don’t listen (they won’t) we make the next blackout longer (We will) This is our first action. February 28th The 24 Hour Economic Black Out Begins. PLEASE PASS IT ON
Japan memories. Thank you @ritzcarltontokyo for the beautiful stay. #RitzCarltonTokyo #RCMemories @circlepr
Japan memories. Thank you @ritzcarltontokyo for the beautiful stay. #RitzCarltonTokyo #RCMemories @circlepr
Japan memories. Thank you @ritzcarltontokyo for the beautiful stay. #RitzCarltonTokyo #RCMemories @circlepr
Japan memories. Thank you @ritzcarltontokyo for the beautiful stay. #RitzCarltonTokyo #RCMemories @circlepr
Japan memories. Thank you @ritzcarltontokyo for the beautiful stay. #RitzCarltonTokyo #RCMemories @circlepr
Japan memories. Thank you @ritzcarltontokyo for the beautiful stay. #RitzCarltonTokyo #RCMemories @circlepr
Japan memories. Thank you @ritzcarltontokyo for the beautiful stay. #RitzCarltonTokyo #RCMemories @circlepr
Anyone know what kind of bird this is?
So beyond excited to go to work on #Worms, alongside the amazing @SusanSarandon, written by the divine #GracieGardner (@WrinkledBlouse) & directed by the incredible #DustinWills (@DustinoBenino)… #Williamstown GET EXCITED! Tickets at link in bio ✨ @WTFestival @JeremyOHarris
So beyond excited to go to work on #Worms, alongside the amazing @SusanSarandon, written by the divine #GracieGardner (@WrinkledBlouse) & directed by the incredible #DustinWills (@DustinoBenino)… #Williamstown GET EXCITED! Tickets at link in bio ✨ @WTFestival @JeremyOHarris
So beyond excited to go to work on #Worms, alongside the amazing @SusanSarandon, written by the divine #GracieGardner (@WrinkledBlouse) & directed by the incredible #DustinWills (@DustinoBenino)… #Williamstown GET EXCITED! Tickets at link in bio ✨ @WTFestival @JeremyOHarris
I’m going to North Dakota tomorrow with a group of prominent attorneys to monitor a trial with profound implications for the climate justice movement, Indigenous rights, and the right to free speech. This trial is ground zero of the industry war on climate justice and the clean energy transition. Energy Transfer pipeline company and its billionaire Chairman Kelcy Warren have launched a baseless $300 million lawsuit against Greenpeace claiming the environmental group “defamed” the company by issuing statements in support of Indigenous-led protests at Standing Rock in 2016. The trial starts Wednesday in the small town of Mandan. This trial is not primarily about Greenpeace; it’s far more about the broader right of Indigenous peoples to protect their ancestral lands and the right of the climate justice movement to protect the planet. Many legal scholars consider this to be a SLAPP case, meaning it’s designed to harass and intimidate rather than to resolve legitimate legal claims. SLAPP lawsuits violate the First Amendment to the Constitution. This case obviously should be dismissed outright, but Judge James Gion has showed his pro-corporate hand by refusing to do so. I’ve read much of the file and it’s clear to me that this is an illegitimate weaponization of our courts. Worse, the case is being brought by the same corporate law firm (Gibson Dunn) that Chevron used to illegally detain me for close to 3 years in retaliation for helping Amazon communities win the landmark Ecuador pollution case. These lawyers profit from the destruction of the planet and we will be watching them closely as we observe the proceedings on a daily basis. As appropriate, we will issue statements and briefings to journalists and the public. Our presence is also important because Judge Gion has shrouded the trial in secrecy by sealing important evidence and cutting off livestream access to the public and the media despite such access being a regular feature of trials in the state. (Court TV has broadcast two high-profile criminal jury trials from North Dakota.) Please watch the video and share. I’ll be posting from North Dakota. Follow our work via trialmonitors.org.👊👊👊