DeSantis DEI crackdown. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Ruling Looms. Autism Awareness.#TheBreakdown

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law prohibiting city and county governments from funding or promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. DeSantis asserts these initiatives discriminate against white men. The law also enables residents to sue local governments for violations and could lead to the removal of officials supporting DEI. This legislation expands upon a 2023 law that already banned DEI spending in public colleges and universities.

Florida Governor Ronda Santis signed a new law on Wednesday that targets diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the local level. The law prohibits city and county governments from funding or promoting DEI programs. Dantis claims that these initiatives discriminate against white men. Additionally, the law allows residents to sue local governments for violations and it could result in the removal of officials found to support DEI initiatives.

The Supreme Court is set to rule on birthright citizenship, a decision that could redefine American citizenship. This case stems from a Trump executive order aimed at denying automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents without permanent legal status. Civil rights groups argue this violates the 14th Amendment, which was ratified after the Civil War to guarantee citizenship to former slaves. The historical context includes precedents like the 1898 ruling for Chinese Americans and the 1940 recognition of Native Americans as citizens. Opponents of birthright citizenship cite concerns about 'birth tourism,' while proponents emphasize the difficulty and danger of overturning established constitutional law and its impact on Black and Brown immigrant communities.

The nation is eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship, a decision that could redefine who is recognized as an American citizen. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at denying automatic citizenship to children born in the US to parents without permanent legal status. In response, civil rights groups quickly filed lawsuits all arguing that this move violates the 14th amendment, which was ratified after the Civil War to guarantee citizenship to former slaves and their descendants. ... they are saying that there's already legal precedents obviously it's fairly hard to just amend a constitution. ... it was argued in 1898. ... And then later in 1940 it was also argued or ruled that all Native Americans ... are now official US citizens. ... on Trump's side or on the uh the opposition, they're saying that people who take advantage of America or coming to America and having their kids born here is something that they're worried about, right? They're they're taking resources. They're participating in birth tourism.

Escaping a domestic violence situation is the most dangerous phase, requiring meticulous preparation. A comprehensive safety plan should include gathering copies of essential documents (driver's license, social security cards, birth certificates), establishing a code word with trusted contacts and children for immediate action, and changing predictable routines. Seeking support from domestic violence organizations is crucial, as case managers can provide tailored advice, identify unforeseen needs (emergency shelter, transportation, pet care), and offer legal advocacy for protective orders. It's also vital to document abuse, secure medications, and have extra keys ready.

when someone is leaving that's the most dangerous part of being in a domestic violence relationship is is actual the leaving part. ... having a copy of your driver's license maybe hidden somewhere. ... social security cards, birth certificates... have a code word... change your route, right? Don't be so predictable... if you are able to call an organization like ours that a case manager can actually walk you through those things. ... we can help you. We there because we have contacts with shelters that will keep your animal for up to three months at no cost... make sure you're documenting documenting the bruising if you have bruising writing things down if you can putting it in in a safe place your medicines because a lot of people don't think about when you're on the run you're on the go you don't even think about that medicine that that may be needed um making extra copies of keys.

Healing from domestic abuse is a complex process that fundamentally alters a survivor's nervous system. The initial focus must be on rebuilding a sense of safety—physically, financially, and within one's own body. Survivors often second-guess their decisions, so therapy aims to rebuild trust in their own judgment and senses. A powerful technique involves 'exposure therapy' through envisioning and practicing the behaviors of their 'healed self'—the person they aspire to be. This involves taking small, intentional steps towards personal goals that were previously suppressed, such as pursuing education or hobbies, to re-embody agency and self-determination.

it literally changes how your nervous system functions. ... Mazo's hierarchy of need talks about the stages to self-actualization, feeling good about yourself. ... first of all your safety, just your basic physiological needs. Are those in place? and then your physical safety, your financial safety and then we can start looking at love and belonging and esteem and building yourself up and that takes time because often after you have been in a domestic situation any little thing your your trauma response is heightened... I'm also helping that woman. Watch this. Because when a woman comes to me after being in a a traumatic situation, she often second-guesses her own decisions. ... I encourage women to start envision envisioning visualizing exposure therapy to the woman they want to be. Who is the woman that you want to be? What does whole look like to you? What does healing look like to you? And what would that woman do? Watch this. That you are not doing.