Jacob Kessler

@ZaidJilani @RoKhanna ?

I can think of two or three Dem electeds who might be able to do it, but I haven’t seen indication that they will run yet. The people being hyped are pitiful.

I have seen literally nothing from the crew that is considered Dems 2028 crop that convinces me they can decisively defeat the Republicans and govern well. The hope for the party is some dark horse emerges in two years.

@ZaidJilani Do you have a source for that stat...I believe you, just curious where it comes from.

"Tengo 85 años y no tengo esperanza, solo quiero morirme pronto." For @AJEnglish, I spoke with those who lost loved ones to the military violence for which Alberto Fujimori was found guilty. They are now speaking out against his early release from prison. aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/1…

Protesters now in front of Peru’s Supreme Court.

Exactly one year since nationwide protests erupted after the failed self-coup of Pedro Castillo, protests have once again broken out - this time spurred by the release of Fujimori from prison.

Boluarte's government confirms that Fujimori will be released from prison

“Here there are no rights, here there is no equality, and this confirms it.” Mass arrest at LGBTQ club in Venezuela's Valencia prompts outcry over discrimination aje.io/m86jfw

Extremely grateful and honored to have spoken to @TamaraAdrian, @JauBuitre, @yendrive, @lauradib, and @VE_Igualitaria for this important story.

2 weeks ago, 33 gay and bisexual men were arbitrarily detained in Valencia, Venezuela. Despite committing no crime, some were held in prison for 72 hours, while others were held for 10 days. My latest for @AJEnglish: aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/10…

More people have been joining the march, numbers are definitely increasing.

On Peru’s Independence Day, the anti-Boluarte protest movement continues. But in Plaza Dos de Mayo, there are not a lot of people here compared to past weeks protests.

Protesters now making their way to Plaza San Martin. Eventually they may try to get to Congress where Pres. Boluarte will be delivering an address at 11:30am.

An honestly disturbing story coming out of Venezuela that has not been covered a lot in English media. 33 men were arrested in a raid on a gay sauna in the city of Valencia and have been charged with “indecency” and “conspiracy to commit unlawful acts”.

@anitae123 It could be, but I haven’t seen that orange gas so much on the protest side. It’s usually on the police side.

@JacobLKessler Is it that they may be returning what police threw?

Seems like someone from the protesters side is firing these orange gas things at police.

Seems like most people have left but a lot still remain yelling at police.

Everyone was cleared out of the Plaza but some still remain here protesting.

Lots of police entering plaza now to chase people out. A police used his baton to hit my backpack as I was running out with the rest of the protesters.

Protesters have made it past police blockades to enter Plaza San Martin and are remaining here despite a lot of teargas.

Teargas everywhere now in Plaza San Martin.