Leaders: Profiles in Courage and Cowardice
Profiles in Courage
đłď¸ Viewers and Celebrities Rally Behind Jimmy Kimmel, Rejecting His Suspension
September 24, 2025
When ABC/Disney pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air last week, thousands of fans and high-profile allies refused to let it slide. From social media campaigns to open calls of support, they sent a clear message: intimidating TV networks and silencing sharp political humor is unacceptable, and government over-reach must be called out! This collective pushback helped ensure Kimmelâs quick return to his show.
đ¤ NY Officials Stand Up to ICE Over Detainee Conditions
September 19, 2025
More than a dozen New York elected officialsâincluding NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and Public Advocate Jumaane Williamsâwere arrested on Sept. 18 during a sit-in at Manhattanâs 26 Federal Plaza after being denied access to 10th-floor holding cells. This is a clear defense of dignity and the rule of law: demanding humane treatment and transparency from federal enforcers.
đ˝ UC Coalition Sues to Stop White House Coercion and Funding Freezes
September 18, 2025
A coalition of UC students, faculty, staff, and unions filed suit alleging unconstitutional funding freezes and political demands aimed at chilling campus speech and autonomy. This is a clear stand for academic freedom, due process, and the rule of law.
đ England’s Channel 4 Dares to Tell the Truth During Trumpâs UK Visit: Will Air His Lies on a Loop
September 15, 2025
While UK leaders roll out the red carpet for Trump, England’s Channel 4 is taking a different path: airing an unflinching, hours-long broadcast of Trump’s most dangerous lies. In a moment when many in power are cozying up to him for favor, Channel 4 is choosing honesty over access, courage over complicity. Itâs the kind of editorial backbone democracies everywhere should celebrate, especially those in America.
âď¸ Harvard Stands Firm Against Political Retribution, Wins Back Illegally Withheld Federal Funding
September 8, 2025
A federal judge struck down the White House freeze on Harvardâs research funding as unconstitutional retaliation and blocked it going forward. Agencies have begun reinstating awards, and while the administration plans to appealâand has pushed a $500M âsettlementââstudents, faculty, and alumni continue to support Harvard holding the line. Brown, Penn, and Columbia could all learn from their Big Brother to the north.
đłď¸ Maineâs Secretary of State Tells Trump DOJ to âGo Jump in the Gulf of Maineâ â Literally Refuses Voter Records Request
August 1, 2025
When the Trump administration demanded access to Maineâs voter rolls, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows didnât mince words. She denied the request outright â then told the Justice Department to âgo jump in the Gulf of Maine.â Bellows called the Trump Admin move âan unprecedented overreachâ and made clear that Maine will not be bullied into sharing sensitive voter information. In an era of election interference and fear-based tactics, her blunt response was a staunch defense of democracy. She stood tall for voter privacy, state authority, and electoral integrity. Thatâs what courage looks like.
đ¤ San Francisco Draws the Line: No Help for ICE, No Data for Deportation – Is Police Interference Next?
July 24, 2025
While many cities claim to be âsanctuaries,â San Francisco is proving it. In the face of stepped-up ICE operations and mounting federal pressure, city officials are proactively drafting new protocols to block police data-sharing, resist license plate surveillance, and shield residents from backdoor deportation tactics. The message is clear: if ICE wants to terrorize communities, theyâll get no help from San Francisco. This is what real courage looks like â not just words, but systems of protection.
đ¤ Small Town, Big Heart: Rhinebeck N.Y. Rallies to Stop ICE Deportation, Support “One or Our Own”
July 22, 2025
When ICE detained Gerson JosuĂŠ SantamarĂa Turcios â a 23-year-old Honduran immigrant and beloved local business owner â the people of Rhinebeck, NY, didnât stay silent. They raised over $55,000, packed the courtroom, and secured a federal judgeâs emergency order to block his deportation. In a political climate where cruelty often wins, this small Hudson Valley town chose community, courage, and due process instead.
đłď¸ Brooklyn Artist Builds a Wall of Shame to Expose January 6 Pardons
July 8, 2025
In a striking act of public dissent, Brooklyn artist Phil Buehler erected a âWall of Shameâ that features the names and faces of more than 100 people pardoned for their roles in the January 6 insurrection. Positioned on a busy street corner, the installation calls out political cowardice and forces everyday Americans to confront what accountability should look like in a democracy.