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labelleizzy · 3 months ago

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Reposting from Morgana Alba on Facebook.

It's a reality check for white US Americans that there's WORK involved in emigration or asylum.

One comment on the original post was, "we're not leaving, my husband would never, he's too attached to his family" and the reply "if that's so, you could be the point person looking after /helping manage things for someone else who's got to flee.

Another point: the assumption that folks have $$ wherewithal and physical health enough to do the process as described. I understand that's not true for all of us, but there's a few items in this list that are good for anyone to try and accomplish:

Get a passport

Get all your important documents in a safe, grabbable space

Set up power of attorney for legal matters (your home, your pets if you have to leave them behind, etc)

Research and network for a possible safe landing person or location.

Otherwise, read the list, have a good think about what might apply to your situation, and start doing your research.

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Morgana Alba:

You need to have a plan - Actually, you need 3.

(TL/DR - get a passport, a foreign one if you qualify, and start with anything in plan B to take actionable steps today to set yourself up for success)

Just in case you should ever need to uproot your life and move out of a country, for any reason, nothing in particular: you should have 3 plans. Not options. Not ideas. Plans. And I realize not everyone as raised like I was so I’m going to tell you how to make them. (And Step 1 is to have a passport. Do that immediately)

First of all, to be a plan it needs a clear objective, identified required steps, and a trigger point. A trigger point is the deciding factor or event that will automatically activate that plan. You must decide what your lines in the sand are in advance. Historic events rarely feel historic when you’re in them and if you don’t decide what you will not accommodate before you’re in it, incrementalism will paralyze you.

For the best coverage, start with plan C and work backwards.

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Plan A: Leaving under the best possible circumstances.

This is where a lot of you get stuck. Leaving under the best possible circumstances is a privilege but it’s not the only way out. This takes a lot of time and research and honestly you should have started this plan a year ago if it was what you wanted. To leave via plan A you should:

1. Research what countries you can live in long term and make a living in. This could mean countries you could transfer to with your current employer, countries that are expat friendly, or countries where you qualify for a work visa. If you have living grandparents or aunts that are citizens of and living in a foreign country you may even qualify for a foreign passport. Start that process now.

2. Start learning the language

3. Apply for jobs in that country

4. Find temporary or long term housing

5. Once you have residency and financial support/employment you can sell anything you aren’t moving and leave.

Trigger point for plan A is typically finding employment for most people.

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Plan B: Creating the flexibility for short or long term, potentially temporary, absence

This plan is about restructuring your life so that you could leave quickly even if you don’t have the security of Plan A.

1. Determine where you could go, short term. With a U.S. passport you could stay in most countries up to 3 months as a tourist but wouldn’t be allowed to work locally. Call up friends who live abroad and see who would be ok with a long visit if need be.

2. Start selling things you don’t necessarily love. Do a clothing and items purge. If you do have to leave without plan A there may not be the time for storage and sales so start reducing possessions now while you have the time to be mindful.

3. If you own a place, consider getting a roommate or having family move in so that you may not necessarily have to sell if you have to leave. Having someone else to look after the place and the added financial cushion of rent takes a lot of the pressure off during the departure. You’d have someone back home to ship or store your stuff or sell your car if you aren’t returning but you don’t have to make that call at the time.

4. Plan your financial support. Build up savings as you sell things. Look up what jobs will qualify for a digital nomad visa in the countries you’re considering visiting friends in, and very seriously start applying for remote work that fits those restrictions. Open a non-US based bank account to hold your savings. Get a credit card for this and only this. Stick it in the back of your wallet and forget about it.

5. Hoard Medication. Build up a 3-6 month supply of any required daily medications so that you have a cushion to hold you over between leaving and finding new medical care.

6. Digitize all your vital docs, including deeds and medical files. Store them in the cloud and email them to a friend who lives abroad

7. Have a plan for pets. With plan B you may be leaving them behind if you don’t know how long you’ll be gone or where you might settle. Talk to friends and family now about who would be willing to take them in in this situation.

Plan B is about giving you the most flexibility and options. You make big changes now so that you can be prepared to react to changes around you down the road. Trigger Point for plan B is often unique to the individual and involves law changes like access to medical support or the safety of their finances/job/marriage.

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Plan C: Run.

This plan is a last resort. It’s easier and less scary than most people think. But you absolutely need to be ready, and you need to know, firmly, what your trigger point is. This plan is for leaving in an emergency, potentially under scrutiny and persecution, with absolutely no plan to return. You should do as much of Plan B as you can, but you can still do plan C without that prep.

1. Have a go-bag. Your go bag is a waterproof, fireproof, personal-item sized piece of luggage that lives pre-packed with your vital documents (passport, medical records, SSN card, birth certificate, marriage certificate, name change docs, any extra photo IDs etc), your medications, around $1000 in non-sequential twenties, your emergency CC, addresses, phone numbers, and info written down for who you could go visit, proof of ownership docs for your house and/or car, and a single change of utilitarian clothing. Keep a pair of sturdy boots next to it if they don’t fit in it.

2. Pack your carry on. In this bag pack your jewelry, photo albums, grandma’s ashes, etc: whatever bits of precious you couldn’t possibly abandon. You need to make those decisions now, not in the moment. This suitcase must meet the SMALLEST restrictions on carryons for international flights (often smaller than what we’re used to in the U.S., typically 22" x 14" x 9") fill any extra space with toiletries or clothing as they reduce suspicion, but don’t prioritize packing clothing or comfort items. You can get that wherever you’re going.

3. These bags live packed in a safe place near the back door of your house; or in your car.

4. Decide where to run to and have a conversation about cover. In this scenario, if your trigger point is a certain executive order, your goal is to get to airport before enforcement goes into place. You need to know where you’re going and “why” your ticket is last minute in advance. Call up whoever is the safe person you’re running to and build the story. “Someone died suddenly” is a good one. This person needs to be ok with you showing up with 0 warning, and automatically going to the cover story if they one-day randomly get a call from a customs agent asking them to confirm why you’re traveling. If you have kids, have go bags for them as well, and only tell them the cover story.

5. Plan for your pet. Once you decide where you will run to look up what you would need to bring your pet and have those things ready to go (carrier, shot record, etc). Also plan for a situation where you have to leave your pet behind. Discuss with friends and family and get a commitment on who would take then in

6. Have a point person that is remaining behind that you trust to handle your affairs. If you have to run with no notice like this, you need someone here to sell your car, ship any possessions you need, cancel your lease, etc. Find your person and have the conversation about that now.

7. If you need to run you grab your go bags and maybe your pet carrier and you get on a plane. Use your normal bank accounts if you can, and your cash and emergency credit card if you can’t. Buy the ticket online if possible. If it has to be in person look for a visible minority ticket agent and if you’re questioned about the last-minute travel lean on the “my mother just died while visiting my aunt in France (or wherever you’re running). I have to go, I’m so distraught, taking my emotional support cat and kid cause idk when I’ll be back, there’s just so much to figure out. My Aunt has dementia. I have to get there before she does something crazy”

8. Try not to worry about what comes next. Humans have cut and run for thousands of years. You can do it. Immediate defense of life comes first. Everything else can be figured out after you’re safe. Don’t let worry over the logistics keep you in a dangerous situation.

Those are three plans you should have. But keep in mind there’s a lot of middle ground. Do as much of B as you can, and if you have to leave without a job, you can figure it out there. The place you run to doesn’t have to be where you’ll settle. You’l have more time to plan after you’re safe.

Americans have this warped idea of immigration. We believe other countries are as insanely draconian about it as we are but that’s not the case. Do your research. Make your plans. And don’t let fear of the unknown or a lack of planning keep you in danger. You can always just pack your bags and get on a plane to a friend’s place or a Sikh temple, and figure the rest of it out when you get there.

But definitely get your passport

#immigration and emigration #asylum seekers #emergency #bug out bag #get your shit together #get your documents done #know your rights #know your trigger point #are you a frog in a boiling pot?#know when to jump #make your plans #make yourself a priority #do your own research

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scarletwinterxx · 4 months ago

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Every second from now I'm gonna love you completely - dad jaehyun scenario

helloooo ~ maybe i've been missing jaehyun a bit more these past few days so i wrote this. if you're new here or been here for a while🤣 my first ever series i wrote was a dad jaehyun au, it's like my first born. when i wrote that i was still trying to find my writing style, all i know was i wanted to write it. so excuse my mistakes there haha but in case you haven't read it or want to re-read it, click here !!

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It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, and you’re sitting on the couch, flipping through a book, when Jaeyoon, your husband’s carbon copy, plops down beside you with a loud sigh.

You glance at him. “What’s up, baby?”

Jaeyoon props his chin on his hands. “Mom, can I ask you something?”

You smile knowingly. “You’re always asking me something, Jaeyoon.”

He grins, then immediately launches into his first question. “If a fish gets thirsty, does it drink water?”

You blink. “Uh… technically, yes. But freshwater fish absorb water through their skin, and saltwater fish drink water through their mouths.”

Jaeyoon’s eyes widen. “Woah. So fishes are just drinking and absorbing all the time?”

You chuckle. “Pretty much.”

He nods like he’s processing something groundbreaking. Then—“Okay, next question.”

You raise an eyebrow. “There’s more?”

“Do clouds get tired from floating all day?”

You stare at him for a second before bursting into laughter. “Jaeyoon, where do you come up with these?”

Jaeyoon shrugs, completely serious. “I just think about them.”

You shake your head, pulling him into your arms. Your once little newborn now here having the most random conversions with but you won’t have it any other way.

“You have the biggest brain.” you mumble against his hair

Jaeyoon grins, cuddling into your side. “And I have one more question.”

You raise an eyebrow. “Last one?”

“Last one,” he promises. Then, looking up at you with those big, curious eyes, he asks

“Why do you love me so much?”

Your heart melts on the spot. You hug him even tighter, pressing a kiss to his forehead. “Because you’re you, Jaeyoon. You and your sister is my heart beating outside my chest, you’re the best parts of mom and dad”

Jaeyoon sighs happily, snuggling closer. “That’s a good answer, Mom”

You smile. “Yeah?”

“Yeah.” He yawns. “Okay, I’m done asking for now.”

You smirk, stroking his hair. “For now?”

But Jaeyoon doesn’t answer—he’s already drifting off, safe and warm in your arms. And you know that tomorrow, and every day after that, there will be a million more questions.

A few hours later, the sky is darker outside. Jaehyun is sitting in his home office, fingers gliding over his laptop keyboard as he reviews a contract. It’s the weekend but he’s trying to catch up on some work after taking a family vacation. The room is quiet except for the occasional clicking of his mouse—until the door swings open without a knock.

Jaeyoon, his youngest who is now 5, marches in “Appa, what are you doing?”

Jaehyun doesn’t even look up. “Working.”

The little man who looks just like him pads closer, tilting his head. “What kind of working?”

Jaehyun sighs, glancing at his mini me. It’s like whenever he looks at his son he sees himself, something you always say is unfair but still love completely

“CEO work.”

Jaeyoon gasps dramatically. “Woah. That sounds so important.”

“It is.” he chuckles at his son’s amusement at such a mundane adult thing.

Instead of leaving, Jaeyoon clambers onto Jaehyun’s lap, making himself very comfortable. Jaehyun automatically moves his arm to keep the documents from getting messed up, but he doesn’t protest.

Jaeyoon peers at the screen. “What’s that?”

“A contract.”

“What’s a contract?”

“A business agreement.”

“What’s an agreement?”

Jaehyun sighs through a chuckle. “When two people decide on something together.”

Jaeyoon nods like that makes total sense. Then, after a beat he speaks again “Can I type?”

Jaehyun lifts an eyebrow. “Depends. Are you going to send my company into chaos?”

Jaeyoon beams. “Maybe!”

Jaehyun shakes his head but moves his laptop slightly so Jaeyoon can reach the keyboard. “Okay, go ahead.”

Jaeyoon excitedly taps a few random letters: hgfldj.

“Wow,” Jaehyun says, nodding seriously. “That’s some next-level business strategy.”

Jaeyoon grins. “I’m a CEO too now.”

“Yeah?” Jaehyun leans back. “What’s your company called?”

Jaeyoon thinks for a moment, then dramatically announces, “Jaeyoon’s Snack Empire!”

Jaehyun laughs. “Sounds like a profitable business.”

“Yep. We sell ice cream, barbecue and cookies.”

“Smart.” Jaehyun grins. “I’d invest.”

Jaeyoon gasps. “Really?”

“But I want 50% of the company.”

Jaeyoon narrows his eyes. “Appa, that’s too much!”

Jaehyun smirks “Negotiation. That’s part of being a CEO too.”

Jaeyoon groans dramatically, sliding off Jaehyun’s lap and climbing onto his desk instead. “This is so hard.”

Jaehyun just chuckles, adjusting his laptop. “Welcome to my world, buddy.”

Jaeyoon sighs but doesn’t leave, now playing with a paperweight on the desk. Jaehyun lets him, continuing to work as his little boy fidgets and chats about everything. And even though Jaehyun is busy, he doesn’t mind at all because no matter how important his work is—his little CEO-in-training will always be more important.

Chaeyoon bursts through the front door, kicking off her sneakers without much care. Her backpack slides off her shoulder as she yells, “Mom! You won’t believe what happened today!”

You glance up from the kitchen counter, where you’re slicing fruit for Jaeyoon’s afternoon snack. Your five-year-old son is sitting on a stool, swinging his legs while munching on a cookie.

“What happened, sweetheart?” you ask, wiping your hands on a towel.

Chaeyoon drops her backpack with a thud, walking over with wide eyes, as if she’s about to share the most shocking news of the year. “A boy—Mom, a boy—asked me to get ice cream with him after school.”

You blink, taking a second to process. “Oh?”

Jaeyoon gasps dramatically beside you. “Noona, are you getting married?!”

Chaeyoon groans. “Jaeyoon, no! It’s just ice cream!”

You bite back a smile, setting the knife down. “So, who is this boy?” you ask, keeping your tone light

Chaeyoon sighs, pushing her hair back. “His name is Minho. He’s in my class. We sit next to each other in science, and I guess we’re kinda friends?” She pauses, then adds, “But I didn’t say yes yet.”

“Why not?” you ask curiously.

She frowns. “I dunno. It felt... weird?”

Jaeyoon leans closer, eyes shining. “Did he say you’re pretty?”

Chaeyoon glares at him. “I’m not talking to you about this.”

You chuckle, running a hand through her hair despite her protests. “Well, I think it’s sweet that he asked. Do you want to go?”

She hesitates. “Maybe? But also... I don’t know what Dad would say.”

Ah. There it is.

Jaehyun, your loving but sometimes very overprotective husband, has always been a little sensitive when it comes to his little girl growing up.

And you can already imagine his reaction.

You smile, wiping your hands on a dish towel as you watch your daughter shift nervously. “Well,” you say casually, “if you want to go, then you can tell your dad. I’m sure he’ll say yes.”

Chaeyoon’s eyes widen in pure betrayal. “Mom!”

Jaeyoon giggles beside you. “Appa is gonna explode!”

You laugh, ruffling your son’s hair before turning back to Chaeyoon. “Sweetheart, your dad never says no to you. If you tell him, I bet he’ll—” you pause, thinking of Jaehyun’s usual soft spot for his kids, “—well, I’m pretty sure he’ll say yes.”

The truth is, even you aren’t entirely sure how Jaehyun will react to this one. He can’t say no when Chaeyoon asks for another bedtime story or when Jaeyoon wants to sleep in your bed after a nightmare. He folds instantly when they give him their puppy-dog eyes.

But this? His little girl being asked out for ice cream by a boy? This might be the one thing that actually shakes him.

Chaeyoon huffs, crossing her arms. “You just want to see what he says.”

You grin, leaning on the counter. “Maybe a little.”

Jaeyoon claps excitedly. “I wanna tell Appa! I wanna see his face!”

Chaeyoon groans, but she’s laughing, too. “I should just say no and avoid this whole thing.”

You tilt your head. “Is that what you want?”

She hesitates, then sighs. “No. I think I wanna go.”

“Then you should tell your dad,” you say simply, enjoying this way more than you should

Just as you say that, the front door opens, and Jaehyun walks in, loosening his tie with one hand. “I’m home,” he calls out, his voice warm but tired from the workday.

Jaeyoon immediately jumps down from his stool and runs to him. “Appa! Noona has big news!”

You bite your lip to keep from laughing as Chaeyoon groans again. “Jaeyoon!”

Jaehyun raises an eyebrow, looking between the two of them before his eyes land on you. “Big news?” he repeats, stepping further inside.

You give Chaeyoon a small smile. “Go on, sweetheart. Tell him.”

And as she shifts nervously, you watch Jaehyun. He’s completely unaware that his world is about to be shaken.

Jaehyun’s brows furrow slightly as he looks at Chaeyoon. “What’s going on?”

Chaeyoon groans, shifting on her feet. “Ugh, this is so embarrassing…” She glances at you for help, but you simply smile and motion for her to go on.

Jaeyoon, impatient as ever, blurts out, “A boy asked Noona to eat ice cream with him!”

Silence.

Jaehyun blinks. Once. Twice.

Then, very slowly, he turns to Chaeyoon. “What?”

Chaeyoon groans again, covering her face. “Ugh, I knew this was going to be a thing.”

Jaehyun stays completely still, processing. You watch as his jaw tenses ever so slightly, and you swear you see his fingers twitch like he’s fighting the urge to tighten his tie again. You bite your lip, thoroughly enjoying this.

Jaehyun clears his throat. “So… a boy.”

Chaeyoon nods reluctantly.

Jaehyun continues, “And he asked you to get ice cream?”

Another slow nod. Jaehyun blinks again, still looking like his brain is buffering. Then, he shifts his gaze to you, as if asking for backup.

You shrug innocently. “I told her if she wants to go, she should ask you.”

His eyes narrow slightly. He knows exactly what you’re doing.

Jaeyoon tugs at Jaehyun’s sleeve. “Appa, are you okay? Your face looks weird.”

Jaehyun exhales slowly, rubbing a hand down his face. Then, after a long pause, he looks at Chaeyoon again. “Who is this boy?”

“Minho,” she mutters.

“Minho,” Jaehyun repeats, like he’s committing the name to memory for later investigation. “How old is he?”

“He’s in my class, Dad.”

Jaehyun nods, still processing. Then, in a very calm but very careful voice, he asks, “And why does he want to take you out for ice cream?”

Chaeyoon shrugs. “I don’t know. Maybe because we’re friends? And he likes ice cream?”

Jaehyun exhales again, then finally looks at you. Help me, his eyes plead.

But you just smile sweetly. “So? Can she go?”

His lips part like he wants to say no. You know he wants to say no. But this is Chaeyoon, his baby girl. The same baby girl who used to sit on his lap and call him her prince. The same one who still kisses his cheek before bed. And as much as he wants to protest, Jaehyun has never been able to say no to her.

He sighs, finally dropping his shoulders. “Is he coming here?”

Chaeyoon shakes her head. “We were just gonna meet there after school.”

Jaehyun nods slowly. “Fine. But—” he raises a finger, his CEO voice slipping through, “—I want to meet him first.”

Chaeyoon groans but smiles. “I knew you were gonna say that.”

Jaeyoon pumps his fists. “Noona’s going on a date!”

“It’s not a date!”

Jaehyun mutters under his breath, “It better not be.”

And as you watch him struggle between being a protective dad and trying to respect Chaeyoon’s growing independence, you can’t help but laugh.

Jaehyun shoots you a look. “You set me up.”

You grin. “Maybe a little.”

Later that night, after the kids are asleep, you and Jaehyun finally crawl into bed. The room is dimly lit, the soft glow of the bedside lamp casting warm shadows across the walls.

Jaehyun lets out a deep sigh as he sinks into the mattress, rubbing a hand down his face. “Today was… a lot.”

You chuckle, turning to your side to face him. “Oh, you mean finding out your baby girl is growing up and might actually hang out with a boy?”

Jaehyun groans dramatically, throwing an arm over his eyes. “Don’t remind me.”

You laugh, scooting closer and resting your head against his shoulder. “You survived.”

“Barely,” he mutters.

You trail a finger along his arm, feeling the tension still lingering in his muscles. “You know, you are going to have to deal with this eventually. She’s not always going to be your little girl.”

Jaehyun removes his arm from his face, turning his head to look at you. “She’ll always be my little girl.”

You smile softly. “I know, but she’s also getting older. And you can’t scare away every boy who looks at her.”

He smirks. “Wanna bet?”

You laugh, swatting at his arm. “Jae”

He sighs again, rolling onto his side so he’s facing you. “I just… I know she’s smart, and I trust her. But the thought of some boy liking her—of her liking him back—it makes me insane.”

You gently brush a strand of hair from his forehead. “Because you don’t want to let her go.”

Jaehyun exhales, his eyes softening. “Yeah.”

You press a kiss to his forehead. “You don’t have to. She’ll always need you, just in different ways.”

He wraps an arm around your waist, pulling you closer. “You always know what to say.”

You grin. “That’s why you married me.”

Jaehyun chuckles, his grip tightening slightly. “One day, some boy is going to look at Chaeyoon the way I look at you.”

Your heart warms at his words, but you also see the slight panic in his eyes. You press your palm against his cheek, making him meet your gaze. “And when that day comes, you’ll be okay. Because you’ve shown her what real love looks like.”

He stares at you for a moment before exhaling and burying his face in your neck. “You’re too good at this.”

You laugh, running your fingers through his hair. “I just know my husband.”

Jaehyun hums against your skin. “Remind me to keep Jaeyoon small forever. I can’t handle two of them growing up.”

You smile, pressing a kiss to his temple. “Good luck with that.”

He tightens his hold around you, as if holding onto this moment—onto you, onto the family you’ve built together. And even though you know he’ll always be a little overprotective, a little reluctant to let go, you also know that no matter what, Jaehyun will always, always be the best dad to your kids.

You’re still wrapped up in Jaehyun’s arms, the warmth of his body keeping you perfectly comfortable, when you suddenly feel something or someone climbing onto the bed.

A small hand pats your cheek. “Mom.”

You groan softly, burying your face into Jaehyun’s chest. “Mm… too early, baby.”

Jaeyoon isn’t deterred. He pats your cheek again, more insistent this time. “Mom. Appa.”

Jaehyun grumbles lowly, his grip on you tightening as he tries to stay asleep. “Five more minutes, buddy.”

Jaeyoon ignores him completely. “Noona is going on a date today.”

Both you and Jaehyun immediately open your eyes.

Jaehyun sits up so fast that Jaeyoon nearly topples over. “It’s not a date!” he says, voice still groggy but fully alert now.

Jaeyoon giggles, climbing onto his lap. “But Appa, they’re getting ice cream.”

Jaehyun exhales, running a hand down his face. “Why does this feel worse when you say it like that?”

You stifle a laugh, sitting up as well. “Sweetheart, did you come in here just to remind us?”

Jaeyoon nods enthusiastically. “Uh-huh. And also because I’m hungry.”

Jaehyun groans, flopping back onto the bed. “This family is going to be the death of me.”

You laugh, pressing a kiss to his cheek before turning to Jaeyoon. “Alright, let’s get you some breakfast.”

Jaeyoon claps happily and slides off the bed. But before he leaves, he turns to Jaehyun with a mischievous grin. “Appa, what if Noona kisses Minho?”

Jaehyun sits up again. “That’s not happening!”

Jaeyoon giggles and sprints out of the room before Jaehyun can say anything else.

You shake your head, laughing as you reach for Jaehyun’s hand. “You okay, babe?”

He groans, throwing himself back onto the pillows. “No. I need coffee. And maybe therapy.”

You chuckle, tugging him up. “Come on, big guy. Let’s get through today first.”

Jaehyun sighs dramatically, but when he looks at you, there’s warmth in his eyes. “Only because you’re here.”

You smile, squeezing his hand. “Always.”

Later after school, you’re in the living room with Jaeyoon who’s sprawled out on the floor, coloring in his favorite book. He hums a little tune as he draws, completely unbothered by the fact that his Noona isn’t home yet.

You, on the other hand, are very aware of the time. Not because you’re worried but because you know who will be. Right on cue, the front door opens. Jaehyun steps inside, immediately loosening his tie and checking his watch. Again.

You don’t even get the chance to greet him before he says, “What time did you say Chaeyoon was coming home?”

You smirk. “I didn’t say.”

Jaehyun lets out a long sigh, kicking off his shoes. “It’s already past five.”

Jaeyoon looks up from his coloring. “Appa, you checked your watch like a hundred times.”

Jaehyun ignores him, turning to you instead. “Have you heard from her?”

You shake your head, amused. “She texted when she left school. She’s probably still with Minho.”

Jaehyun visibly clenches his jaw. “Still?”

You chuckle, patting the couch beside you. “Babe, relax.”

Jaehyun does not relax. Instead, he pulls out his phone, scrolling as if that will somehow make Chaeyoon text faster. “I should’ve picked her up.”

You raise an eyebrow. “Oh? And then what? Sat between them at the ice cream shop?”

Jaeyoon bursts into giggles. “Appa would’ve stared at Minho like this.” He scrunches up his face, narrowing his eyes into an intense glare.

You laugh. “That’s exactly how he’d look.”

Jaehyun groans, running a hand through his hair. “This isn’t funny.”

You reach over, tugging him down to sit beside you. “It’s a little funny.”

Jaehyun grumbles but lets you pull him close. He leans back against the couch, checking his watch again.

“She’ll be home soon,” you assure him. “And when she gets here, you can interrogate her all you want.”

Jaeyoon gasps dramatically. “Appa’s gonna use his CEO voice!”

Jaehyun huffs. “I am not.”

Jaeyoon grins. “Are too.”

Jaehyun doesn’t argue because maybe he is. Just a little. Just as Jaehyun is admiring Jaeyoon’s latest masterpiece, a crayon drawing of your family with an extra large version of himself. There’s the sound of the front door unlocking.

Jaehyun immediately checks his watch again.

You smirk. “See? She’s home at a perfectly reasonable time.” Jaehyun doesn’t respond. Instead, he stands up, crosses his arms, and waits.

Chaeyoon steps inside, setting her backpack down before kicking off her shoes. “I’m home!” she calls out casually.

Jaeyoon runs up to her, arms flailing. “Noona! Did you have your date?”

Chaeyoon groans. “It wasn’t a date, Jaeyoon.”

Jaehyun clears his throat. Loudly. Chaeyoon turns her head and there’s her dad. Standing in the middle of the living room, arms crossed, looking exactly how she expected him to.

She sighs, dragging her feet toward the couch. “Okay, let’s get this over with.”

Jaehyun raises an eyebrow. “Get what over with?”

“The interrogation.” She plops onto the couch, throwing her arms over the backrest. “Go ahead, Appa. Ask your many questions.”

Jaehyun doesn’t waste a second. “How long have you known him?”

“Like a year, we’re classmates”

“Why haven’t I heard about him before?”

She sighs. “Because you’re like this.”

Jaehyun ignores that. “Does he have good grades?”

Chaeyoon blinks. “What does that have to do with anything?”

“I need to know if he’s responsible.”

Chaeyoon groans. “Yes, Appa, he has good grades.”

Jaehyun narrows his eyes. “What did you talk about?”

“Ice cream. School. Normal stuff.”

“Did he—” Jaehyun’s expression turns even more serious. “—hold the door for you?”

Chaeyoon stares. “…Yes?”

Jaehyun exhales, nodding slowly. “Okay. That’s a start.”

You shake your head, fully entertained by this. Jaeyoon climbs onto the couch beside Chaeyoon. “Did you hold hands?”

Jaehyun immediately looks at her.

Chaeyoon gags. “EW. No.”

Jaehyun nods approvingly. “Good.”

Chaeyoon groans again. “Ugh, Appa, you’re so dramatic. It was just ice cream.”

Jaehyun eyes her for a moment before finally sighing, sitting down beside her. His posture softens a little. “I just want to make sure you’re safe.”

Chaeyoon leans against him with a small smile. “I know. And I promise, Minho is just a friend.”

Jaehyun lets out another deep breath, wrapping an arm around her. “Okay. But next time, I want to meet him.”

Chaeyoon pulls away, eyes wide. “Appa. No.”

Jaehyun shrugs. “I need to make sure he understands that you have a very intimidating father.”

Chaeyoon groans dramatically, flopping onto the couch. “You’re impossible.”

Jaeyoon grins, climbing onto Jaehyun’s lap. “Appa, when I get a girlfriend, you can meet her, okay?”

Jaehyun blinks. “What?”

You burst out laughing as Jaehyun looks like he’s about to have an entire crisis.

Chaeyoon smirks. “Yeah, Appa. You have two kids to worry about.”

Jaehyun groans, rubbing his temples. “I need another coffee.”

And as the kids giggle, and you lean into him with an affectionate smile, you realize you wouldn’t trade this chaotic, loving family for anything.

The call from Jaeyoon’s school comes in the middle of the afternoon. You answer, and the moment you hear the words "Jaeyoon had a little accident during an activity," your heart skips a beat. The teacher quickly reassures you that he’s okay ust a scraped knee and a little bump but you’re already grabbing your bag.

Jaehyun, who had just gotten home early from a meeting, notices the shift in your expression. “What’s wrong?”

You exhale. “Jaeyoon tripped at school. He’s hurt, but they said it’s not too bad.”

Jaehyun’s face hardens. “Let’s go.”

Within minutes, the two of you are in the car, driving to the school. Jaehyun grips the steering wheel tightly, jaw clenched. He doesn’t say much, but you can tell his mind is racing.

When you arrive at the nurse’s office, Jaeyoon is sitting on the little cot, his legs swinging as he stares down at his bandaged knee. His face is scrunched up in frustration. The moment he sees the both of you, his lips press together in a thin line, and he immediately sits up straighter.

“Hey, buddy,” Jaehyun says softly, crouching down to his level. “What happened?”

Jaeyoon crosses his arms. “I tripped during the race.” His voice is a little wobbly, but he clears his throat, blinking rapidly. “But I’m okay. I didn’t cry.”

You exchange a glance with Jaehyun before sitting beside Jaeyoon. “It’s okay if you want to, sweetheart.”

Jaeyoon shakes his head stubbornly. “Big boys don’t cry.”

Jaehyun sighs, reaching out to pull Jaeyoon into his arms. And the moment he does, Jaeyoon completely melts He buries his face in Jaehyun’s chest, his small fingers gripping onto his father’s shirt. A choked little sob escapes him, and then, suddenly, he’s really crying.

Jaehyun just holds him tighter, one hand cradling the back of his head. “It’s okay, buddy. You can cry.”

Jaeyoon sniffles, his tiny shoulders trembling. “I tried so hard, Appa.”

“I know,” Jaehyun whispers, rubbing his back. “And you’re still the bravest boy I know.”

Jaeyoon clings to him, sobbing softly. Jaehyun doesn’t rush him, doesn’t tell him to stop he just lets him feel everything, lets him be small in this moment.

You stroke Jaeyoon’s hair gently. “You know… being strong doesn’t mean not crying. It means getting back up even when you’re hurt.”

Jaeyoon sniffles, pulling back slightly to look up at Jaehyun. “Really?”

Jaehyun nods, wiping a stray tear from his cheek. “Really. And you did get back up, didn’t you?”

Jaeyoon nods hesitantly. “Yeah…”

Jaehyun smiles, kissing the top of his head. “Then you’re the strongest boy I know.”

Jaeyoon lets out a little hiccup, then slowly finally smiles. “Okay.”

You and Jaehyun exchange a soft look, hearts swelling with love for your little boy.

And as Jaehyun lifts Jaeyoon into his arms, holding him close all the way to the car, you know no matter how big he gets, Jaeyoon will always have a place to feel safe.

The drive home is peaceful, the soft hum of the car engine filling the quiet night. Jaeyoon and Chaeyoon are completely knocked out in the backseat, their heads tilted at awkward angles, mouths slightly open.

Jaehyun glances at them through the rearview mirror and smirks. “Didn’t even last five minutes.”

You chuckle, watching Jaeyoon’s little chest rise and fall steadily. “I knew Jaeyoon would fall asleep fast, but Chaeyoon too? She must’ve been really full.”

Jaehyun shakes his head fondly. “She tried to act like she wasn’t, but I saw her struggling with that last piece of meat.”

You laugh softly, resting your head against the car window. The streetlights blur past, casting a warm glow over the quiet city. The moment feels so calm—just the two of you, with your babies fast asleep in the back.

Jaehyun exhales, one hand still on the wheel, the other casually resting on his lap. “Feels like just yesterday they were tiny.”

You smile, your heart swelling at the memories. “I know… Remember when Chaeyoon was born? We had no idea what we were doing.”

Jaehyun lets out a low chuckle. “You figured things out fast. I was freaking out every five seconds.”

“You were not.”

“I was.” He shakes his head, eyes still on the road. “I was scared to even hold her at first. She was so small.”

You glance back at your daughter, now twelve, long legs curled up on the seat. “She’s not so small anymore.”

Jaehyun sighs. “No, she’s not.”

There’s a beat of silence before he smiles softly. “Jaeyoon, though… That boy came into this world yelling.”

You laugh, covering your mouth to keep quiet. “Oh, God, he was so loud. The nurse literally said, ‘Wow, this one has a lot to say.’”

Jaehyun grins. “And she was right. He hasn’t stopped talking since.”

You sigh, glancing out the window. “Sometimes I wish we could go back. Just for a little while. Hold them when they were tiny again.”

Jaehyun reaches over, taking your hand in his and squeezing gently. “I know.” His voice is soft, full of understanding. “But we’re still here. Still watching them grow.”

You smile, lacing your fingers with his. “And freaking out over ice cream dates.”

Jaehyun groans, tilting his head back. “Don’t remind me.”

You laugh, squeezing his hand. “You’ll survive, babe.”

He glances at you with a smirk. “Will I?”

You grin, leaning over to kiss his cheek. “Of course.”

Jaehyun chuckles, eyes crinkling as he pulls into your driveway. “As long as I have you.”

And as you sit there, watching your babies sleep peacefully in the backseat, you realize—these moments, the quiet ones, the ordinary ones—are the ones that make life so beautiful.

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melshifting · 3 months ago

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❝ ACADEMIC WEAPON ❞ ― ULTIMATE SCRIPTING PACK ⋆.˚ᝰ.ᐟ

❝ Of course, you got a perfect mark. Again. ❞

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꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱ You never lose important documents—whether it’s notes, assignments, or an old syllabus. People come to you when they need to find something.

꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱ You have a sixth sense for deadlines. Even if something isn’t officially due for weeks, you just know when you need to start so you’re never scrambling last minute. Your future self always thanks you.

꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱ You can speed-watch lectures at 1.75x speed and still process every word. It’s not just passive listening—you absorb and retain the information, cutting your study time in half.

꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱ Your brain treats multiple-choice questions like a detective case—even if you (somehow) don’t know the answer, you can eliminate wrong ones with surgical precision, using logic, and wording cues.

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꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱ You can absorb information simply by listening. You don’t need to obsessively take notes or rewatch lectures—your ability to retain knowledge through casual exposure is incredible.

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roseband · 2 years ago

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#personal #bruh i gotta start sitting in on some automation meetings at work #which a) id better get a raise in dec #(otherwise im taking my portfolio of automation documents...blanking out the confidential #sportsball art............ and looking around after updating my personal website)#and b) .....uh i didnt think that adobe automation and Javascript for illustrator and photoshop was a unique skill #like no one in my office other than two other ppl know ANY of it and i self taught it #to make fucking KPOP GIFS?????#like i legit told my boss.........i learned this in 2017....to make 50+ kpop gifs a day #dude looked at me like i was nutso #but i automated all the boring parts of giffing away #like......changing to frames from video....cropping multiple documents...duplicating watermarks and color layers #all of its automatic #sharpening after i decide on settings....automatic #i get to chilll.....happily stabilize video......color one document and tweak it on others.......and wait until computer processes #thats how i gif now lol #ive added more and more batch processes over the years and more js scripts #BUT its just all been the same idea lol

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Notice of Discovery: Lenticus somnium Manifestation in "Xenobacillus glossophagii"

Alien Botany archival task force, The Institute for Psychogametous Life / zoeticaebb.com

May 12, 2185

Executive Summary

This notice details the manifestation of the Lenticus somnium specimen, a psychogametous lifeform documented within the recovered Novy Mir "Alien Botany" archive [Ebb, 2180, 2022], within the literary work "Xenobacillus glossophagii" [Siratori, 2025]. At 1243 pages, “Xenobacillus glossophagii", represents the most expansive example of podcore identified to date and exhibits significant thematic and conceptual infiltration from the Lenticus somnium. We recommend immediate investigation into the mechanisms of Lenticus somnium transmission and its demonstrated capacity to propagate within novel mediums, coupled with a reassessment of associated psychological and biological risks [Ebb, 2025, "Observations on Extraterrestrial Organisms Documented in the Recovered Novy Mir Archive"].

Timeline

2180, October Publication of Chimeric Herbarium: The World of Alien Botany”.

2182, August Discovery of previous publication of Chimeric Herbarium in 2022 by IPGL archival team.

2183, January IPGL Alien Botany archival task force formed.

2185, March Discovery of Lenticus somnium psychogametous spread in 2025.

2185, May Publication of this notice.

Preliminary Findings

To study the psychogameotous potency of the Lenticus somnium (see Appendix A), we have pieced together the following chronology.

2022, October “Chimeric Herbarium: The World of Alien Botany” [Ebb, Oakley] published

2023, December Estimated first contact between Lenticus somnium and Siratori

2024, June 6 Siratori proclaims, “Ebb’s work is Xenopoem”

2024, June 15 First Siratori propagation: Lenticus somnium × operator R. Sojelenskaya [Ebb, 2022] appears on the cover of “Xenopoem” Japanese edition [Siratori, 2024]

2025, January 6 Xenopoem conference and study group are formed

2025, January 29 Documented direct somal vector infiltration

2025, May 9 Siratori exhibits awareness of the mechanics of psychogametous replications:

“Zoetica Ebb demonstrates glossophage morphogenesis—the process by which symbolic units (colors, forms, textures) self-replicate, mutate, and colonize perceptual ﬁelds across species boundaries. [Her] aesthetic production instantiates an emergent multispecies semiotic ecology, where symbolic infection becomes both aesthetic strategy and evolutionary force.” [Siratori, 2025]

2025, May 10 Lenticus somnium × “Xenobacillus glossophagii” published (Siratori xenohybrid)

2025, May 10 - (ongoing) Continued mutation and propagation of Lenticus somnium.

Characteristics of Kenji Siratori's "Xenobacillus glossophagii":

The discovery is significant because Xenobacillus glossophagii is the largest body of work to date with clear signatures of psychogametous spread, including:

The cover is a direct transmission of Lenticus somnium.

The text of "Xenobacillus glossophagii" demonstrates strong thematic and conceptual links to the "Alien Botany" archive, with specific elements (hybridisation, parasitism, profound isolation, psychological deterioration, the vulnerability of human consciousness, viral psychological spread, host destruction or metamorphosis), traceable to the characteristics of the Lenticus somnium specimen and its reported hybridisation with Novy Mir mission operator R. Sojelenskaya [Ebb, 2180, 2022].

Compulsive profuse recreation of emergent pseudoscientific imagery [Siratori 2025] associated with and resulting from the original Lenticus somnium specimen chart [Ebb, 2180, 2022].

Methodology

The criteria for the identification of psychogametous spread, given in [Ebb 2180, 2022, p. 50]:

Physical manifestation

Symbolic transmission

Self-directed or automatic replication

The manifestation is a novel mutation

The criteria for identifying podcore given in [Ebb 2180, 2022, p. 50]:

Recurrent themes of hybridisation, parasitism, profound isolation, psychological deterioration, and the vulnerability of human consciousness within extreme environments.

An involuntary drive in exposed individuals to connect, investigate, reinterpret, and transmit the "Alien Botany" archive content in interconnected groups, sometimes followed by revolution following replication.

A compulsion to create novel iterations of Alien Botany imagery or concepts, occasionally accompanied by descriptions of these creations as "seeds" or "spores," indicating acknowledgement of symbolic or biological propagation. This behaviour is consistent with psychogametous replication, wherein the host's cognitive processes are utilised for the organism's reproduction [Ebb, 2025], thus suggesting a relationship with the archive that transcends conventional fandom or academic interest.

Analysis

This manifestation satisfies all criteria for determining psychogametous spread. "Xenobacillus glossophagii" is a physical object; Siratori and Ebb never having met before its publication makes psychogametous transmission the only vector for its genesis; Siratori propagated and published voluntarily, i.e. in a self-directed manner; the recurrent themes outlined in podcore identification criteria above are present; the diagrams within the book are evidence of alien germination and mutation, seeded in Siratori by Lenticus somnium. Furthermore, we find:

Kenji Siratori, through the creation and publication of "Xenobacillus glossophagii" and his continued reauthorisation of Alien Botany elements, constitutes a prolific new vector for the replication of Lenticus somnium, successfully facilitating its manifestation within distinct mediums.

At 1243 pages, "Xenobacillus glossophagii" represents the most extensive work within the podcore genre to date, indicating a significant psychogametous propagation of Lenticus somnium-related themes, imagery, and its underlying influence.

Recommended Actions

It is the assessment of the Alien Botany archival task force that the following actions are recommended, aligning with the IPGL's multi-faceted approach:

Comprehensive Analysis: Initiate a detailed literary analysis of "Xenobacillus glossophagii", focusing on identifying the textual mechanisms – including specific linguistic patterns, recurring imagery, and narrative structures – through which the characteristics and potential influence of Lenticus somnium have been transmitted and transformed.

Comparative Phenomenological Study: Undertake a comparative study contrasting rigorously documented psychological and physiological effects of direct exposure to "Alien Botany" archive materials (specifically the Lenticus somnium specimen) with carefully verified reader responses to "Xenobacillus glossophagii". This study should be consistent with IPGL ethical guidelines.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategy: Initiate a comprehensive risk assessment to evaluate the full spectrum of potential adverse psychological and long-term physiological consequences associated with exposure to "Xenobacillus glossophagii". Based on this assessment, develop and implement a robust mitigation strategy [IPGL Safety Protocol Gamma-9].

Development of a Global Containment and Public Awareness Strategy: Develop and implement a global containment strategy aimed at mitigating the potential spread of Lenticus somnium-related effects through "Xenobacillus glossophagii", including careful consideration of potential restrictions on the work's dissemination and the launch of targeted public awareness campaigns emphasizing responsible engagement and potential risks, consistent with the IPGL's commitment to "public engagement as active participants in this process" [IPGL: A Novel Approach, 2025].

Conclusion

The publication of "Xenobacillus glossophagii" represents a critical juncture in the ongoing investigation of psychogametous lifeforms. The confirmed manifestation of Lenticus somnium within this expansive literary work, firmly situated within the podcore genre, necessitates decisive and coordinated action. The Institute for Psychogametous Life must prioritize understanding the mechanisms of this transmission, assessing the potential risks to the wider public, and implementing effective strategies for containment and mitigation. Podcore has evolved from a niche interest to a potent vector for the propagation of alien psychogametous life.

References

Ebb, Z. (2022). Chimeric Herbarium: The World of Alien Botany. [ISBN 978-1-3999-3003-1]

Ebb, Z. (2025, March 20). Observations on Extraterrestrial Organisms Documented in the Recovered Novy Mir Archive, with Considerations for Potential Psychoactive and Psychic Influences, and the Propagation of Psychogametous Lifeforms.

Ebb, Z. (2025, March 22). Psychogametous Lifeforms: A Theoretical Framework for Symbolic Reproduction.

Ebb, Z. (2025, May 6)The Institute for Psychogametous Life: A Novel Approach to Investigating Symbolic Alien Replication and Human Cognitive Response.

Siratori, K. (2025) Xenobacillus glossophagii.

Siratori, K. (2025) Xenozoetic Translation-Invariance: Neural Encoding and Glossophagic Adaptations in Lepidoglossum sapiens

Appendix A

Lenticus somnium Attributes:

The Lenticus somnium specimen [Ebb, 2022] exhibits the following critical properties relevant to this incident:

Psychogametous Reproduction: The primary mode of propagation occurs through the transmission of symbolic representations that exert a direct and demonstrable influence on human cognitive processes. As theorized, "'a psychogametous lifeform can be defined as a biological entity that encodes its reproductive information into symbolic forms, such as images, text, or sounds. These entities utilize cognitive systems, particularly human minds, as a medium for information transmission and reinterpretation'" [Ebb, 2025].

Nervous-system Breach and Incubation: Lenticus somnium displays a potency in inducing vivid dream incubation and persistent isochromatic after-images in exposed individuals. Its unique visual characteristics function as a highly efficient “psychogamete,” readily establishing itself within the human mind following even brief exposure [Ebb, 2025].

Induction of Anomalous Phenomena: Exposure to symbolic representations of Lenticus somnium has been consistently linked to the triggering of specific anomalous effects in human subjects, including vivid hallucinatory palinopsia and involuntary ideomotor reflexes [Ebb, 2025, "Observations on Extraterrestrial Organisms Documented in the Recovered Novy Mir Archive"].

Symbolic Autonomy: The symbolic representations of Lenticus somnium possess a degree of autonomy, demonstrating the capacity to propagate and potentially evolve independently of their original source material and the initial observer [Ebb, 2025, "Psychogametous Lifeforms: A Theoretical Framework for Symbolic Reproduction"].

Implications for IPGL Research:

The emergence of "Xenobacillus glossophagii" presents several critical implications for the ongoing research at the Institute for Psychogametous Life:

Manifestation Across Media: This event unequivocally demonstrates the capacity of psychogametous lifeforms, specifically Lenticus somnium, to manifest and propagate effectively across diverse artistic mediums, extending beyond visual representations to encompass complex literary expression within the podcore genre [IPGL Preliminary Findings, 2025-05-12]. This aligns with the IPGL's aim to investigate "'symbolic alien replication'" [Ebb, 2025].

Amplified Psychological and Physiological Effects: The expansive nature of Siratori's work appears to correlate with a reported amplification of psychological and physiological effects in readers. Initial anecdotal reports and emergent discussions indicate a heightened incidence and intensity of anomalous phenomena consistent with Lenticus somnium exposure.

Cross-Cultural and Genre Transmission: The successful integration of Alien Botany themes within posthuman literature confirms the potential for cross-cultural and cross-genre transmission of these psychogametous phenomena, posing a potentially global concern extending beyond established podcore communities and traditional Alien Botany enthusiasts. This necessitates a broader understanding of "'human cognitive response'" to symbolic alien replication [IPGL: A Novel Approach, 2025].

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judesmoonbeauty · 4 months ago

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𝕁𝕦𝕕𝕖 𝕁𝕒𝕫𝕫𝕒'𝕤 𝕄𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝕊𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪: ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝟙𝟘

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Ellis explained by prefacing Jude’s order to say absolutely nothing.

Ellis: ….Jude.

Jude: ………

Ellis: Jude.

Jude: Why’re ya bein’ so persistent. I can hear ya callin’ me over ‘n over.

With his eyes still trained on documents,

Ellis gave up and started speaking.

Ellis: You’ve been avoiding Kate the past few days. Why?

Jude: Why would I be avoidin’ that princess, it’s all in yer head.

Ellis: ………

Jude: What’s that look. Yer bein’ real pushy.

Ellis: I just want to make you happy, Jude. That’s all.

Jude: ……Tch.

Jude: Fine. Ya wanna make me happy, then, “even if ya notice fishy, keep yer mouth shut.”

[Flash Forward to the Present]

Ellis: Kate, it’s likely as you’ve imagined,

Ellis: I think Jude’s intentionally trying to keep you away.

A part of me was surprised, but somewhere deep in my heart it made sense.

(I felt it, though it’s vague.)

Jude is definitely a cold-hearted man with sadistic tendencies.

Still, I thought maybe he was the kind of person who was trying to keep me away from a dangerous situation.

(Why would Jude go out of his way to tell an uncharacteristic lie?)

Jude would never blame someone so unreasonably…..Still.

(It might be a naive misunderstanding, but….)

— What if something’s happening to Jude?

An inexplicable emotion makes my heart skip a beat.

Kate: …..I need to go see Jude.

Ellis: Kate. …..Need me to come along?

Briefly, I want to cling to those kind words.

Kate: Thank you, Ellis. But, I think it’s something I have to face.

Kate: Oh, but I can’t act on my own…..

I’m under surveillance to ensure Crown’s secrets aren’t exposed.

When I became a fairytale keeper, I promised to share my movements with Crown.

However, Ellis smiled sweetly.

Ellis: It’s fine. Everyone at Crown already knows you’re not the type to runaway.

Ellis: Be careful, Kate.

Kate: ….I will. I’m off to see Jude!

Then I left to Raven Co, where Jude was….

(Jude returned to the castle late last night, so he should still be in the office at this time.)

The lights are out and the office is completely silent.

(It’s pitch-black and a little scary…)

I couldn’t see my hand to turn on the light, so I walked alongside the corridor wall….

[Screen Jolt]

Kate: …[Gasp!]

The sound of a heavy impact deafens me.

(…..Just now……)

(…..A gunshot?)

The president’s office is located in the direction where the sound was heard.

(Is someone attacking Jude?)

(…….Jude.)

Nevertheless, the instant I tried to run, my legs froze and I couldn’t move.

Kate: I….I have to help.

While hitting my legs, I bit lip in shame.

(I haven’t changed at all since that time Jude hurled me away from the mansion fire.)

(All talk, weak….Just a burden.)

(It’s only natural I’d be pushed away.)

I hate being looked down on….as a princess who can’t do anything.

(I want that arrogant and ruthless guy to acknowledge me.)

(And that’s not all I……)

Kate: ….I want to stand in the same place as Jude, and experience the world like he does.

This line could also be rendered “…and see the world…” However, “mitemitai” can also mean “experience,” and I personally think this fits better, so I opted to use it.

The second I uttered those words swelling from deep in my heart, my feet started moving.

My hand automatically went for the gun hidden under my skirts.

I removed the gun housed in my garter belt, and took aim.

Holding my breath, I approached the president’s office, where light was coming from….

Unknown Man’s Voice: The difference between a rocket or a missile is whether or not it has a warhead.

Unknown Man’s Voice: We plan to manufacture missiles based on your experimental research reports and blueprints.

Jude's Voice: It’s incredible that a crime syndicate would take the trouble to investigate an individual's research.

Jude is using teinego speech here, and is masking his sarcasm with politeness. Ermmm, I did my best.

(Crime syndicate?)

(I only know a bit from what I’ve heard….If I’m not mistaken…)

A crime syndicate is a group that carries out organized criminal activities…..

(Umm, so basically…)

I remember the scene I saw when I chased after Jude.

(They intend to use Jude’s “research” to develop weapons for monetary gain….?)

Syndicate Underling: If ya hand over the blueprint papers, we’ll stop the attacks immediately.

Syndicate Underling: The boss promises to pay ya a hefty sum of money.

Jude’s Voice: Hah, how many times I gotta say it. No matter how much ya pay, answer’s no.

Syndicate Underling: ……You’re a stubborn person too. Then it can’t be helped.

Syndicate Underling: Take it and kill him!

(Gasp….!)

At that moment, I opened the door and barged in.

Kate: Hold it right there!

I point the gun at the men in suits who are near Jude.

Syndicate Underling: Wh-Who is this woman!

Kate: Jude, please move away from those people!

With my gun aimed at the men, I raised my voice….

Jude: …..Whaddya doin?

Kate: As you can see, I’m here to help you Jude!

Jude: That’s ain't what I mean. Why’re ya here?

(I’m sure you’re surprised to see me turn up with a gun in hand after you avoided me….)

Kate: I came to question you because you were trying to drive me away with some weird, trumped up accusation.

Jude: Tch, Ellis. He did somethin’ unnecessary.

Kate: Ellis has got nothing to do with this. I came to see you because I’m angry with YOU.

Jude: ….Tch, ridiculous.

Kate: W-Who was it that did something ridiculous to drive me away!

Kate: Plus, you said the contract was terminated, but that’s invalid Jude!

(I’ll just use the confusion to my advantage, and speak my mind.)

Jude: Huh?

Kate: "A one-sided termination of the contract’s invalid. Don’t go back on yer word, people-pleaser."

Kate: Jude, isn’t that what you said….

Kate: A one-sided contract termination is void, so our relationship will continue.

Jude: ………..

After his shock, his thin lips twisted into an amused smile.

Jude: Kinda poppycock’s that. Yer really ….so ridiculous.

Kate: Quit saying "ridiculous" over and over again! I’m being serious —

Syndicate Underling: …..What the hell. You’re kicking up a fuss in front of others!

Jude & Kate: Y'shuddup • Be quiet

Syndicate Underling: WHAT?!

Syndicate Underling: You’re the ones who should shut up, drop dead!

Just then, Jude kicked the gun pointed at him from below —

Jude: Ain’t no one dyin’ just ‘cause ya tell ‘em to, buncha errand boy trash.

Syndicate Underling: ….GUH!

The gun was sent flying, and the while man regains his balance, the foot still mid-air comes crashing down on the man’s head.

Jude: Princess, hide.

[Answer: I'll fight too. +4/+4]

Kate: I’ll fight too.

Jude: Well, do whatcha want, but don’t make a fool o’ yerself this time.

Kate: I know that.

To prove the weight of my words, I put my finger on the trigger.

Jude: Don’t.

Kate: Why?

Jude: Yer stance’s a first rate amateur’s. How ya gonna square up if ya hit someone with a stray bullet?

Jude took my gun away and……

He fired every bullet in the magazine, aimed at the men's feet.

Jude: This’s useless. Put it away.

Kate: Hey, ask first! This is for emergencies, and I don’t have any spare bullets!?

Jude: That’s perfect, this time ya can show off those self-defense moves, right?

Jude dodges a blow from a man who comes at him in a black suit.

Kate: Eek!

Jude quickly grabbed the arm of the man coming towards him and tumbled him to the floor, raising the corners of his lips.

Jude: Do me a favor ‘n keep up.

That smile’s absolutely awful.

Kate: Okay!

Taking the defense stance I learned from Ellis, I faced more than twice the number of enemies.

Since guns were useless in a fight within a small space, the opponent pulled out a knife.

Jude: Yer energetic. But, ya got a lotta openin’s. I -

Jude narrowly dodged the knife and kicked his enemy in the torso, while I use the joint lock I'd been taught to twist the enemy's knife-wielding hand behind his back.

Soon after—

Syndicate Underling: Dammmn it, you’ll pay for this!!

Jude: What kinda partin' line’s that, reeks o’ pettiness. Ain’t got no taste.

Jude spat out as he watched them retreat.

(…..I’m glad Jude wasn’t hurt.)

Jude: You.

Kate: Oh……

Following his gaze, I gently placed my hand on my cheek, which caused pain.

Kate: It’s just a small scratch, there's no blood.

Jude: I’ll bring somethin’ to calm it, so just sit there ‘n wait.

However, as Jude placed his hand on the door to his office, he suddenly stopped moving.

Jude: ……It won’t open.

Kate: What?!

No matter how much he pushed or pulled the door it wouldn’t open.

Jude: No use, it’s jammed.

Kate: Oh! Ellis got a houseplant a few days ago. Isn’t that right?

Kate: If that guy from earlier kicked it out spite, then it would’ve been just the right angle.

Jude: …..Tch, idiots the lot o’ em.

Kate: We’re trapped.

I smiled and sat on the floor, while Jude frowned like he had eaten something sour.

Jude: Whadda ya smilin’ fer?

Kate: This sort of thing doesn’t happen very often, so I think it’s a bit funny.

Kate: We can’t leave until a staff member comes tomorrow. So, do you want to talk?

(If it weren’t for a chance like this, Jude wouldn’t face me.)

(If we don’t speak tonight…..)

It feels like the time may never come again.

Kate: I'm aware that you are trying to do some research.

Kate: I also thought it might have something to do with Jules Verne's "From the Earth to the Moon" that you lent me.

Why did Jude lend me the book he always carries in his back pocket-

I want to know the reason why.

Jude: Ya really are woman who’s bad at givin’ up.

With his usual cursing as the signal, our night alone began.

[Main Story Master List] [Chapter 10 Premium Story]

I love them. Only Jude and Kate would have a full blown bicker session about something totally unrelated while their lives are on the line.

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jstor · 1 year ago

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I saw something about generative AI on JSTOR. Can you confirm whether you really are implementing it and explain why? I’m pretty sure most of your userbase hates AI.

A generative AI/machine learning research tool on JSTOR is currently in beta, meaning that it's not fully integrated into the platform. This is an opportunity to determine how this technology may be helpful in parsing through dense academic texts to make them more accessible and gauge their relevancy.

To JSTOR, this is primarily a learning experience. We're looking at how beta users are engaging with the tool and the results that the tool is producing to get a sense of its place in academia.

In order to understand what we're doing a bit more, it may help to take a look at what the tool actually does. From a recent blog post:

Content evaluation

Problem: Traditionally, researchers rely on metadata, abstracts, and the first few pages of an article to evaluate its relevance to their work. In humanities and social sciences scholarship, which makes up the majority of JSTOR’s content, many items lack abstracts, meaning scholars in these areas (who in turn are our core cohort of users) have one less option for efficient evaluation.

When using a traditional keyword search in a scholarly database, a query might return thousands of articles that a user needs significant time and considerable skill to wade through, simply to ascertain which might in fact be relevant to what they’re looking for, before beginning their search in earnest.

Solution: We’ve introduced two capabilities to help make evaluation more efficient, with the aim of opening the researcher’s time for deeper reading and analysis:

Summarize, which appears in the tool interface as “What is this text about,” provides users with concise descriptions of key document points. On the back-end, we’ve optimized the Large Language Model (LLM) prompt for a concise but thorough response, taking on the task of prompt engineering for the user by providing advanced direction to:

Extract the background, purpose, and motivations of the text provided.

Capture the intent of the author without drawing conclusions.

Limit the response to a short paragraph to provide the most important ideas presented in the text.

Search term context is automatically generated as soon as a user opens a text from search results, and provides information on how that text relates to the search terms the user has used. Whereas the summary allows the user to quickly assess what the item is about, this feature takes evaluation to the next level by automatically telling the user how the item is related to their search query, streamlining the evaluation process.

Discovering new paths for exploration

Problem: Once a researcher has discovered content of value to their work, it’s not always easy to know where to go from there. While JSTOR provides some resources, including a “Cited by” list as well as related texts and images, these pathways are limited in scope and not available for all texts. Especially for novice researchers, or those just getting started on a new project or exploring a novel area of literature, it can be needlessly difficult and frustrating to gain traction.

Solution: Two capabilities make further exploration less cumbersome, paving a smoother path for researchers to follow a line of inquiry:

Recommended topics are designed to assist users, particularly those who may be less familiar with certain concepts, by helping them identify additional search terms or refine and narrow their existing searches. This feature generates a list of up to 10 potential related search queries based on the document’s content. Researchers can simply click to run these searches.

Related content empowers users in two significant ways. First, it aids in quickly assessing the relevance of the current item by presenting a list of up to 10 conceptually similar items on JSTOR. This allows users to gauge the document’s helpfulness based on its relation to other relevant content. Second, this feature provides a pathway to more content, especially materials that may not have surfaced in the initial search. By generating a list of related items, complete with metadata and direct links, users can extend their research journey, uncovering additional sources that align with their interests and questions.

Supporting comprehension

Problem: You think you have found something that could be helpful for your work. It’s time to settle in and read the full document… working through the details, making sure they make sense, figuring out how they fit into your thesis, etc. This all takes time and can be tedious, especially when working through many items.

Solution: To help ensure that users find high quality items, the tool incorporates a conversational element that allows users to query specific points of interest. This functionality, reminiscent of CTRL+F but for concepts, offers a quicker alternative to reading through lengthy documents.

By asking questions that can be answered by the text, users receive responses only if the information is present. The conversational interface adds an accessibility layer as well, making the tool more user-friendly and tailored to the diverse needs of the JSTOR user community.

Credibility and source transparency

We knew that, for an AI-powered tool to truly address user problems, it would need to be held to extremely high standards of credibility and transparency. On the credibility side, JSTOR’s AI tool uses only the content of the item being viewed to generate answers to questions, effectively reducing hallucinations and misinformation.

On the transparency front, responses include inline references that highlight the specific snippet of text used, along with a link to the source page. This makes it clear to the user where the response came from (and that it is a credible source) and also helps them find the most relevant parts of the text.

#jstor #ask #generative AI

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maxdibert · 4 months ago

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It is crucial to recognize that understanding the factors that led Snape to join the Death Eaters does not equate to justifying his actions. Instead, it provides a context for his behavior—a context that, if ignored, can lead to an oversimplified and morally absolutist assessment of his character. Labeling him as inherently “horrible” because he became involved with the Death Eaters neglects a broader, more nuanced reality about how extremist and cult-like groups recruit vulnerable individuals, and it disregards important class dynamics that help explain why certain individuals are more susceptible to such influences.

A substantial body of research in political psychology and sociology demonstrates that extremist groups often target vulnerable individuals rather than recruiting solely based on free will. Studies have shown that many extremist organizations, whether political, religious, or cultic in nature, actively seek out individuals who are experiencing personal crises, identity confusion, or social isolation. For instance, many sociologists argues that groups engaging in radical behavior often “identify and exploit the vulnerabilities of potential recruits” by offering them a sense of belonging and purpose that they might otherwise lack in their lives. In Snape’s case, his troubled past, personal losses, and internal conflicts created an environment in which the promises of power or recognition offered by the Death Eaters might have seemed compelling—even if those promises were ultimately manipulative and destructive.

The acholara McCauley and Moskalenko outline that radicalization is typically a process rather than a single choice. This process is influenced by both personal vulnerabilities and external pressures. The fact that someone like Snape was drawn into the ranks of a dangerous group does not automatically render him morally reprehensible; rather, it situates his decision within a broader social and psychological framework. Such recruitment tactics are not unique to the fictional universe of Harry Potter—they echo real-world phenomena where extremist groups (ranging from terrorist organizations to cults) deliberately target young or disenfranchised individuals who are searching for identity or validation.

Beyond personal vulnerability, class dynamics play a significant role in shaping an individual’s susceptibility to extremist recruitment. I’ve talked yet about Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of social capital teaches us that an individual’s position within a social hierarchy—and the resources available or denied because of that position—can heavily influence life choices. In the case of Snape, his background and the social environment he inhabited might have contributed to a sense of alienation or inadequacy. When extremist groups or cults offer an alternative sense of identity, one that is tied to power and exclusivity, they often find fertile ground among those who feel marginalized by the dominant socio-economic order.

The Death Eaters, as depicted in the series, are not a mass movement but rather a group composed largely of individuals from particular elite or semi-elite backgrounds. Their ideology is steeped in ideas about blood purity and social superiority, ideas that resonate with established class prejudices. However, their recruitment strategies also demonstrate how these groups exploit the vulnerabilities of individuals from outside those circles. It is a mistake to assume that joining such a group is solely the result of a clear-eyed, rational choice. Instead, it is often the culmination of cumulative social pressures, feelings of resentment, and a misguided search for identity—a phenomenon well documented in social psychology.

Acknowledging these factors is not about exonerating or excusing Snape’s later actions as a Death Eater. Rather, it is about contextualizing his choices. Recognizing that his involvement was shaped by a host of external pressures—ranging from personal vulnerabilities to exploitative recruitment tactics—provides a more complete picture of his character. This approach aligns with works that argues that understanding the radicalization process involves looking at the interplay of individual circumstances and structural factors. By accepting that Snape’s environment played a key role in his decision-making, we avoid the trap of moral oversimplification.

It is important to note that even if one accepts this contextualization, it does not mean that Snape’s actions are morally excusable. The harm caused by his involvement with the Death Eaters remains real and significant. What it does mean, however, is that a comprehensive moral evaluation must consider both the individual’s choices and the context in which those choices were made. Ignoring the latter does a disservice to the complexity of human behavior and to the documented processes of extremist recruitment.

Critics who use Snape’s recruitment as a simple moral litmus test—arguing that joining the Death Eaters automatically makes him a horrible person—tend to overlook how extremist groups operate. Such critics often assume that membership in an extremist group is the result of a fully autonomous, rational decision made in a vacuum. This perspective neglects substantial empirical evidence demonstrating that many individuals are coerced, manipulated, or otherwise influenced by group dynamics. Aronson in his work on social influence, explains that individuals often conform to group behavior not out of a conscious endorsement of its values but as a result of subtle psychological pressures that diminish their sense of agency.

Furthermore, when people claim that someone “chose” to join such a group entirely of their own free will, they ignore the systematic targeting tactics that many extremist groups employ. These tactics often include isolating potential recruits from alternative viewpoints, creating echo chambers of ideology, and exploiting personal insecurities. Such strategies have been documented in studies of extremist recruitment and radicalization. By denying the influence of these factors, critics engage in a form of victim blaming—suggesting that the individual is solely at fault for their involvement, rather than recognizing the role of predatory social dynamics.

Understanding that factors such as vulnerability, social isolation, and class dynamics contributed to Snape’s recruitment into the Death Eaters is essential for a nuanced analysis of his character. This understanding does not serve to justify or excuse the harmful actions that ensued. Rather, it highlights the importance of context in shaping individual behavior—a context that extremist groups have long exploited in both fiction and reality.

By situating Snape’s recruitment within this broader context, we recognize that while his later actions are indeed condemnable, they are also the outcome of a deliberate process of exploitation—one that many extremist groups utilize to prey upon the vulnerable. This comprehensive view underscores that simplistic moral condemnations fail to account for the full material and social reality of extremist recruitment.

#and that’s the tea #severus snape #pro severus snape #severus snape fandom #severus snape defense #pro snape #snapedom #death esters

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♡ Budget / Expenses Spreadsheet ♡ (Customizable)

Hi guys!!! I've gotten a few asks about budgeting and handling money better — a post on that is in the works now — but I figured I would share the budgeting/expenses Google sheet that I made and have been using for about two years.

This is a link to the spreadsheet & under the "read more" I'll kind of go into detail about what it is, how to use it, and how to customize it to fit your needs.

I like using Google Docs because it's easy to access on both phone and computer so regardless of where you are you can quickly open it up and note down if you spend something or see how much you have left to spend on something. (I'll make a follow-up post at some point going over the process of making a reasonable budget and all that good stuff a little bit later, this post is really just about what the document is and how to use it ^-^)

You need to make your own copy of the spreadsheet so that you can start to edit and use it! When you open up the document click on "File" then select "Make a Copy"

2. Now that you have your own copy let's look at the "Monthly Expenses" part of the document.

This is the main part - your monthly expenses. I have it broken down into different categories so I can see how much money I'm spending on what, and notice if I'm spending too much on something. DO NOT EDIT THE COLOURED BOXES. Those are auto-updating, so you don't want to edit them or they won't auto-update anymore.

The monthly expenses table pulls data from this table down towards the bottom of the spreadsheet. This is where you can note down anything you spend money on. You have a drop-down menu to select what category the purchase falls under, what payment method you used, the total, and any notes about the purchase. The document will automatically add up any values for a category and put the total into the table at the top - that way you don't have to do any math at all its awesome.

CHANGING CATEGORY NAMES (please pay attention to this since if you change category names without following these steps it will not work anymore) You need to change the category name in 3 different places.

1- Change the name on the "Monthy Expenses" table 2- Change the name in the formatting code in the "actual" part of the "monthly expenses table" When you click on the value under the "actual" part of the monthly expenses table you should see something that looks like "=SUMIF(E36:E1002, "Eating Out", G36:G1002)" then just change "Eating Out" to whatever your preferred category name is.

3- Change the name in the drop-down options of the daily purchases part of the document When you click on the dropdown menu, click the edit button. That will open the menu on the right-hand side of the screen, scroll down and change whichever category name you want to edit to the preferred category name.

Make sure that it is spelled the SAME WAY in all 3 of these places or it will not work properly!! I also made a short video showing how I would change the category "nicotine" to "fashion" to show you how it's done:

Once you've done that everything should auto-update properly, and the spending chart will update with the new name as well no need to edit the pie chart at all.

And this pie chart will automatically update to show you a visual of how much money you're spending on what (comparatively).

If you want to change the category names of the payment methods those you can just change in the drop-down edit menu - the names of those do not affect anything so you can change their names, add new ones, delete ones, whatever you want to do and you don't have to worry about anything else getting messed up.

3. The monthly income table is just tracking what your projected income vs. actual income was for the month

again, don't type in the coloured boxes, they will automatically update. I mostly use this as a sort of starting point for planning my budget so that I can sort of see how much money I expect to have for the month so I can plan around that number. This doesn't affect anything else in the document, so if you don't like it you can honestly delete it.

4. Savings and Debts trackers

Again, these aren't tied to anything else in the document so you can delete them if you like. I mostly use these to see whether my savings are going up or down, and keep track of how much money I owe to other people T-T. One note I will make is that the debts tracker does not take interest into account so I honestly just manually update it every month. (It is not a very extensive tracker, and if you need to manage debt there are honestly better ways to do it than this, I just kind of have it in here as a visual for myself).

If you run into any issues or have any trouble formatting / customizing the document feel free to shoot me a DM or an ask and I will help you out!

And again, post about budgeting and fiscal responsibility and all that jazz coming later, but for now try it and see if you like it! See if you can log every purchase you make for a week! That way you'll be able to start seeing what you tend to spend your money on the most, and how much money you spend, and then we can kind of build a budget later on with that in mind ^-^

˗ˋˏ ♡ ˎˊ˗ I hope it's helpful! ˗ˋˏ ♡ ˎˊ˗

#expense tracking #resource #I mean I guess it's a recourse #I don't know how to tag this #documents #jiraiblr #landmineblr #i hope this all makes sense!!!

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dreaminginthedeepsouth · 2 months ago

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"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes a duty" :: Sticker spotted in Bilkent University in Turkey

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

April 26, 2025

Heather Cox Richardson

Apr 27, 2025

Early yesterday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent three U.S. citizens aged 2, 4, and 7 from Louisiana, including one with Stage 4 cancer, to Honduras when they deported their mothers. The three are children of two different mothers who were arrested while checking in with the government as part of their routine process for immigration proceedings. The women and their children were not permitted to speak to family or lawyers before being flown to Honduras. The cancer patient was sent out of the country without medication or consultation with doctors although, according to Charisma Madarang and Lorena O'Neil of Rolling Stone, ICE agents were told of the child’s medical needs.

The government says the mothers opted to take their U.S. citizen children to Honduras with them. But as Emmanuel Felton and Maegan Vazquez of the Washington Post noted, because ICE refused to let the women talk to their lawyers, there is only the agents’ word for how events transpired.

ICE also deported Heidy Sánchez, a Cuban-born mother of a one-year-old who is still breastfeeding, leaving the child in the U.S. with her father, who is a U.S. citizen. Like the women flown to Honduras, Sánchez was detained when she showed up at a scheduled check-in with ICE.

In March, ICE agents sent four U.S. citizens, including a 10-year-old with brain cancer, to Mexico when they deported their undocumented parents.

In May 2023, then–presidential candidate Donald J. Trump released a video promising that on “Day One” of a new presidential term, he would issue an executive order that would end birthright citizenship. He claimed that the understanding that anyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen is “based on a historical myth, and a willful misinterpretation of the law by the open borders advocates.” He promises to make “clear to federal agencies that under the correct interpretation of the law, going forward, the future children of illegal aliens will not receive automatic US citizenship.”

Reelected in 2024, on his first day in office, Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” It announced a new U.S. policy, saying that the government would not issue documents recognizing U.S. citizenship to persons whose “mother was unlawfully present in the United States and the person’s father was not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person’s birth, or…when that person’s mother’s presence in the United States was lawful but temporary, and the person’s father was not a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident at the time of said person’s birth.”

The order specified that it would not take effect for 30 days. If it had been in effect when Trump’s rival for the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris, was born, she would have fallen under it.

But an executive order is simply a directive to federal employees. It cannot override the Constitution. Trump’s attack on the idea of birthright citizenship as a “historical myth” is a perversion of our history.

In the nineteenth century, the United States enshrined in its fundamental law the idea that there would not be different levels of rights in this country. Although not honored in practice, that idea, and its place in the law, gave those excluded from it the language and the tools to fight for equality. Over time, Americans have increasingly expanded those included in it.

The Republican Party organized in the 1850s to fight the idea that there should be different classes of Americans based on race. In that era, not only Black Americans, but also Irish, Chinese, Mexican, and Indigenous Americans faced discriminatory state laws. Republicans stated explicitly in their 1860 platform that they were “opposed to any change in our naturalization laws or any state legislation by which the rights of citizens hitherto accorded to immigrants from foreign lands shall be abridged or impaired; and in favor of giving a full and efficient protection to the rights of all classes of citizens, whether native or naturalized, both at home and abroad.”

After the Civil War, in 1866, as former Confederates denied their Black neighbors basic rights, the Republican Congress passed a civil rights bill establishing “[t]hat all persons born in the United States and not subject to any foreign power, excluding Indians, not taxed, are hereby declared to be citizens of the United States; and such citizens of every race and color…shall have the same right[s] in every State and Territory in the United States.”

But President Andrew Johnson vetoed the 1866 Civil Rights Bill. He objected that the proposed law “comprehends the Chinese of the Pacific States, Indians subject to taxation, the people called Gipsies, as well as the entire race designated as blacks,” as citizens, and noted that if “all persons who are native-born already are, by virtue of the Constitution, citizens of the United States, the passage of the pending bill cannot be necessary to make them such.” And if they weren’t already citizens, he wrote, Congress should not pass a law “to make our entire colored population and all other excepted classes citizens of the United States” when 11 southern states were not represented in Congress.

When Congress wrote the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, it took Johnson’s admonition to heart. It did not confer citizenship on the groups Johnson outlined; it simply acknowledged the Constitution had already established their citizenship. The first sentence of the Fourteenth Amendment reads: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

In the short term, Americans recognized that the Fourteenth Amendment overturned the 1857 Dred Scott v. Sandford decision, in which the Supreme Court ruled that people of African descent "are not included, and were not intended to be included, under the word 'citizens' in the Constitution, and can therefore claim none of the rights and privileges which that instrument provides for and secures to citizens of the United States.” The Fourteenth Amendment established that Black men were citizens.

But the question of whether the amendment really did recognize the citizenship of the U.S.-born children of immigrants quickly became an issue in the American West, where prejudice against Chinese immigrants ran hot. In 1882, during a period of racist hysteria, Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act declaring that Chinese immigrants could not become citizens. But what about their children who were born in the United States?

Wong Kim Ark was born around 1873, the child of Chinese parents who were merchants in San Francisco. In 1889 he traveled with his parents when they repatriated to China, where he married. He then returned to the U.S., leaving his wife behind, and was readmitted. After another trip to China in 1894, though, customs officials denied him reentry to the U.S. in 1895, claiming he was a Chinese subject because his parents were Chinese.

Wong sued, and his lawsuit was the first to climb all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, thanks to the government’s recognition that with the U.S. in the middle of an immigration boom, the question of birthright citizenship must be addressed. In the 1898 U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark decision, the court held by a vote of 6–2 that Wong was a citizen because he was born in the United States.

That decision has stood ever since, as a majority of Americans have recognized the principle behind the citizenship clause as the one central to the United States: “that all men are created equal” and that a nation based on that idea draws strength from all of its people.

On the last day of his presidency, in his last speech, President Ronald Reagan recalled what someone had once written to him: “You can go to live in France, but you cannot become a Frenchman. You can go to live in Germany or Turkey or Japan, but you cannot become a German, a Turk, or a Japanese. But anyone, from any corner of the Earth, can come to live in America and become an American.”

He continued: “We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people—our strength—from every country and every corner of the world. And by doing so we continuously renew and enrich our nation. While other countries cling to the stale past, here in America we breathe life into dreams. We create the future, and the world follows us into tomorrow. Thanks to each wave of new arrivals to this land of opportunity, we're a nation forever young, forever bursting with energy and new ideas, and always on the cutting edge, always leading the world to the next frontier. This quality is vital to our future as a nation. If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.”

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

#ICE #Immigration #immigrants #Letters From an American #Heather Cox Richarson #history #American History #the US Constitution #Civil War #the 14th Amendment #graffiti #injustice #rule of law #lawlessness

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