'I'm on right side' - Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post

Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he took the death threats he received after he posted a graphic message about the United States' ICE organisation with a pinch of salt.

Whistles are a symbol of resistance amid Trump’s ICE crackdown. Some say they hurt more than they help

The instrument has strengthened community ties, but some organizers say whistles can create panic or confusion Over the past year, whistles have become a symbol of the collective resistance of ordinary people standing up to federal immigration enforcement. As the Trump administration expands its immigration crackdown to cities and towns across the US, people are relying on whistles to warn their neighbors about the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. But not all activists agree on their efficacy. Some organizers, including those in rural areas of the US, say that whistles can heighten panic in the communities they serve. Others say they can create unnecessary confusion for children, the elderly and those with disabilities. When a few grassroots organizations across the country, from Washington state to Maryland, posted on social media about their decision to keep whistles out of their activism, a debate exploded online. But scholars of social movements say that tactical adaptability is a healthy part of organizing, as coalitions emerge, coalesce and continue to transform to meet the needs on the ground. Continue reading...

By Fabiola Cineas