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Valerija Raulinaitis: The First Female Director and Chief of Staff of a VA Hospital - VA History Dr. Valerija Raulinaitis was a trailblazing figure at VA. In October 1962, she made history by becoming the first female Chief of Staff at a VA hospital. Just nine years later, she again broke barriers by becoming the first woman to be named Director of a VA hospital. These appointments were represe...

In case you missed it, a draft ICE surveillance plan shows the agency plans to hire nearly 30 contractors to monitor Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and more — analyzing posts, photos and messages to fuel raids and deportations.

This goes beyond immigration enforcement: It’s a threat to free expression, civil liberties, and the right to dissent. When public agencies partner with Big Tech to monitor our lives, journalism must not look away.

We call on media outlets to investigate these ties, highlight who is being targeted, and hold both tech firms and ICE accountable. Our rights are not collateral for enforcement — the press must defend them.

🖊️ Add your name to demand reporting that exposes surveillance power-plays, safeguards truth, and elevates the voices of those under watch.

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