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Jun

How We Can Help

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Tags: #DefendDACA, #ImmigrationAction, aclu, Asylum, babies, border, Border Crisis, children, Congress, DACA, dreamers, families, family, immigrants, immigration, Immigration Reform, kids, Phone Numbers, Political And Funny Tweets, RAICES, texas, trump, tweets

I'm on a plane, so might as well do this. Feeling helpless about the family separations at the border? Guess what,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

Once parents are separated and prosecuted some move back over into DHS custody and get moved around to other detent… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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One organization that works with parents in detention centers in Texas is @RAICESTEXAS - they have a bond fund to h… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

So far more than 62,000 people have contributed nearly $2.6 million to a fundraiser to benefit RAICES, a Texas nonp… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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KENS 5 (@KENS5) June 19, 2018

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Call Senators: Stop Homeland Security from Separating Children from their Parents at the Border aclu.org/issues/call-se… via @aclu
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Donna NoShock (@NoShock) June 20, 2018

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Let's start w/ Texas: One organization that could use your help is @netargv - who are they? Well, they are some of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

Here's @netargv's fundraiser to help volunteers who go to Mexico to assist these families outside. My friend… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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But if you think border voices and what's happening in the region are important to be amplified during this time, p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

Reason why "the RGV sector" is so important is that the volume of prosecutions of parents being separated in McAlle… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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Organized local power to build accountability & organizing around these systems & services. 1 of the most powerful… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

& of course we can create more accountability if immigrant-supporting civil rights impact litigators have the resou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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The Texas Civil Rights Project has been able to try to bring some oversight into the separations/prosecutions in th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

...proceedings in more courthouses so that litigators trying to stop this have a better sense as to what is happeni… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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Okay let's pivot to state & local advocacy a bit - because enforcement is increasing and the system is being jammed… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

What u actually can do is run campaigns in your cities, counties & states demanding your government(s) fund legal s… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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It's like the general concept of access to counsel, and due process, & trying to be a good locality that doesn't wa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

And let's pivot to Congress - while these bills don't necessarily provide vehicles for easy passage, they help crea… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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Okay sorry plane was landing, So, Bill #1: Fair Day In Court for Kids Act! Please see if your 2 senators are on it!… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

Here’s a fact sheet, but basically 85% of kids not represented by counsel are deported....because kids should have… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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Okay next bill to make sure your 2 Senators and house member are on: The Help Separated Children Act - this is spon… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

Next bill - hot off the presses yesterday from Senator Feinstein - the Keep Families Together Act, this would defin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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& then very wonky, but a very defined group of people to influence is to financially starve the beast that is causi… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

Decisions like this are negotiated within the Homeland Security subcommittees of both chambers who negotiate how mu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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Everything I said in Texas is needed basically everywhere else right now, so check out InformedImmigrant.com plug… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

Sorry I’m back one more really important tangible TX thing - you can raid your closet & supplie cabinets and send t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 09, 2018

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My friend @tramontela just sent me this - for those who are interested in helping the children & families separated… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Alida Garcia (@leedsgarcia) June 11, 2018

Aug

A Classy Boss

By Nerdy Wonka 139 Comments

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Tags: #ObamaAndKids, babies, Barack Obama With Babies, josh, Josh Earnest, Obama, Oval Office, Pete Souza, Political And Funny Tweets, tweets, white house

What was your favorite informal moment as President Obama's press secretary? By @joshearnest quora.com/Are-there-any-… https://t.co/07XhZ6EEQL
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Quora Sessions (@QuoraSessions) August 27, 2017

Nov

Oval Office Bilateral Meeting

By Nerdy Wonka 213 Comments

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Tags: #ObamaAndKids, babies, Barack Obama, Barack Obama With Babies, children, instagram, kids, meeting, Obama, Pete Souza, President, white house

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Pete Souza: Remember that photograph from last Halloween when the President, lying on the floor, lifted Ella Rhodes into the air? Here’s a couple of frames just before that happened

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Sep

Bonding With Kids

By Nerdy Wonka 113 Comments

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Tags: #ObamaAndKids, babies, Barack Obama, Barack Obama With Babies, children, kids, Obama, President

Jul

Early Bird Chat

By Nerdy Wonka 117 Comments

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Tags: babies, Barack Obama, Barack Obama With Babies, children, Fourth Of July, kids, Obama, Pete Souza, President, white house

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Pete Souza

Mar

#EasterEggRoll: The President And First Lady’s Day

By Nerdy Wonka 40 Comments

Categories: All Photos, All Videos and Michelle Obama
Tags: #ObamaAndKids, babies, Barack Obama, Barack Obama With Babies, Basketball, beyonce, children, easter, Easter Egg Roll, kids, Michelle, Michelle Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, race, Rose Garden, run, running, Shaq, South Lawn, story, tennis, tweets, white house

Idina Menzel sings the U.S. National Anthem as President Barack Obama and the Easter Bunny hold their hands over their hearts on the Truman Balcony during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington, March 28, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Idina Menzel sings the National Anthem

President Barack Obama pretends to wipe a tear from his eye when First Lady Michelle Obama says it’s their last Easter Egg Roll at the White House

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U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle host their final Easter egg roll at the White House and do a little Whip/Nae Nae. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Malia Obama, Sasha Obama, and Maisy Biden

President Barack Obama speaks to the crowd as first lady Michelle Obama and an actor dressed as the Easter Bunny watch on the Truman Balcony during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll in Washington, March 28, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama say they might dance the Whip and the Nae Nae as they preside over the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington March 28, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

First lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama doing the Whip and the Nae Nae

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U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama attend the 2016 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington March 28, 2016. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama cheer on kids during the Easter Egg Roll race

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U.S. President Barack Obama participates in the 2016 White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington March 28, 2016. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

U.S. President Barack Obama (center R) and first lady Michelle Obama (center L) greet children as they preside over the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington March 28, 2016. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

President Barack Obama high fives children at the egg rolling station during the White House Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington, Monday, March 28, 2016. Thousands of children gathered at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. This year's event features live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling, and Easter egg rolling. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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President Barack Obama holds up Stella Muñoz in the air

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Feb

Tweet Of The Day

By Nerdy Wonka 66 Comments

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Tags: babies, Barack Obama, Barack Obama With Babies, california, kids, Los Angeles, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets

The President and infants. Cuteness overload predictably ensues.❤️ amp.twimg.com/v/36404b0a-385…
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(@TriniPrincess) February 12, 2016

Feb

The President’s Day

By Nerdy Wonka 141 Comments

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Tags: Air Force One, airport, babies, Barack Obama, Barack Obama With Babies, california, children, Ellen, Federal, kids, Los Angeles, Moffett, Obama, Political And Funny Tweets, President, tweets

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President Barack Obama adjust his suit jacket as he walks across the tarmac before boarding Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, Calif

President Barack Obama greets guests on the tarmac by before boarding Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Obama is traveling Los Angeles to tape an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and attend a pair of private Democratice fundraisers later today. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Barack Obama adjust his suit jacket as he walks across the tarmac before boarding Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Obama is traveling to Los Angeles to tape an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and attend a pair of private Democratic fundraisers later today. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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President Barack Obama waves to the crowd before he boards Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, in Mountain View, Calif. Obama will fly to Los Angeles for more DNC fund raisers, as well as a appearance on comedian Ellen DeGeneres' show. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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President Barack Obama walks across the tarmac after greeting guests before boarding Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield in Mountain View, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Obama is traveling to Los Angeles to tape an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and attend a pair of private Democratic fund raisers. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Barack Obama walks over to the crowd before departing on Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, in Mountain View, Calif. Obama will fly to Los Angeles for more DNC fund raisers, as well as a appearance on comedian Ellen DeGeneres' show. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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Selfie with the Chief. @BarackObama @POTUS https://t.co/ggivtyPi6j
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Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 12, 2016

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U.S. President Barack Obama appears on a taping of the Ellen DeGeneres Show in Burbank, California February 11, 2016. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

President Barack Obama laughs with Ellen DeGeneres during a commercial break while taping a show segment of the Ellen DeGeneres Show in Burbank, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Barack Obama laughs with Ellen DeGeneres during a commercial break while taping a segment of the Ellen DeGeneres Show

Jan

Picture Of The Day

By Nerdy Wonka 105 Comments

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Tags: babies, Barack Obama, Barack Obama With Babies, earnest, instagram, josh, Josh Earnest, natalie, Obama, Pete Souza, President, press, walker, white house, Wyeth

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Pete Souza: President Obama says hi to Walker Earnest, son of White House press secretary Josh Earnest and Natalie Wyeth Earnest

Aug

On This Day

By Nerdy Wonka 134 Comments

Categories: All Photos and Michelle Obama
Tags: babies, baby, Michelle, Michelle Obama

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First Lady Michelle Obama greets former White House staffer Franny Starkey and her daughter Willa prior to an event at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver in Denver, Colo., Aug. 11, 2012. Photo by Sonya N. Hebert