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Collateral Silence
On the morning of September 24, 2025, three detainees—unarmed, undocumented, and unseen—were gunned down outside the ICE field office in Dallas. One died, and two remain in critical condition. Their names have not been released. Their stories were barely whispered. And yet, before the blood dried on the pavement, the political narrative was already being shaped—not around the victims, but around the optics.
Trump Predictablely Resorts to Gutter Politics
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s plea to President Trump and his subsequent response highlight a stark contrast in perspectives and priorities, particularly regarding compassion and justice.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, D. C., delivered an impassioned plea during a sermon at the National Cathedral’s interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation. Her message was clear: she called on President Trump to show mercy to marginalized communities, including immigrants and LGBTQ+ individuals. Budde emphasized the fear and uncertainty these groups face, urging the president to consider their humanity and contributions to society.