I know people who were very young when their families were interned. They will be damned, and so will I, if we let this shit go an inch further.

I have a Japanese-American friend who was interned as a child with her family. They owned farm land and a grand Victorian house. During the war, their property was looked after by a friend. They were able to return after the war and resume growing strawberries. However, the townspeople including their former…

Could a survivor bring a case? (Like say George Takei?)

I’m so sorry :[

So am I. All snarky witty comments aside, I literally could not sleep last night.

Have pity on me: I have a relative who was interviewed on TV and, when asked if a Muslim ban and surveillance was a good idea, said, “Well, at least until we know what they’re up to.” (The family was SO PROUD this person was on TV!) Happy holidays to all!

I’m frankly quite disappointed with the quality of the people Russia managed to turn.

Dorothea Lange photo of Manzanar, from the National Park gallery:

One was nullified by amendment, the other by Brown v. Board of Education. Korematsu remains on the books.

Just a reminder...

WHEN SOME SHOWS YOU WHO THEY ARE, BELIEVE THEM THE FIRST TIME - Maya Angelou (SHOUTING BY ME)