The Truth I See and the Lies I'm Told

With my own eyes I saw, from multiple angles, the death of a man at the hands of the state. A man who was exercising his First and Second Amendment rights. It made no sense. He had already been pepper sprayed multiple times, was pulled into an unfair fight with too many agents, disarmed, and then shot upwards of 10 times.

The evilness of it all is compounded by the willful ignorance of our elected and appointed leaders who choose to suppress whatever good natures they have left to perpetuate lie after lie after lie. Why do they think we buy it? It's not OK for them to lie to us like we're stupid! It's an insult!

It hasn't been politics as usual for a very long time. Americans and immigrants alike are being murdered or hurt by a state whose sadistic enforcement of its immigration policies send people to their death; if not directly by gunfire from an ICE agent or while in custody (as happened already this year), then by sending people back to countries that want them dead (for example, two gay asylum seekers are set to be deported back to Iran where they will likely be executed because homosexuality is still punishable by death there).

There are calls to abolish ICE and I support that. ICE is abusing their authority and there's no indication that they plan to stop, quite the contrary. They're escalating, and it won't stop. Especially with the president's lieutenants firmly embedded in our federal agencies. So, if we do it, we better have a damn good plan.

This administration has chosen to be unnecessarily cruel and incredibly stupid in the enforcement of its policies. Government is supposed to keep us safe. And maybe some people think that's what's happening. But at what cost? They've done nothing but offer monsters to soothe the fear they, themselves, created.

My heart goes out to the families of all those who have died, to those who have been hurt, and those who are scared because the US promised safety and hope for a future, and this administration has perverted that dream and has been working damn hard to take it all away.

On the Five Year Anniversary of January 6th.

Many pictures stick with me from the January 6, 2021 attack on the US capitol, but the picture of Rep. Kim helping staff clean up is the one I remember most.

Public service is just that, service. I don't know Rep. Kim's politics, and this isn't a post about what I think of him. This post is to say that January 6 was a reminder that all the partisan and political rhetoric does manifest itself into action, for good or for bad. That those who worked at the capitol - elected and non-elected alike - spent a day terrified for their lives, yet some still grabbed a garbage bag and started cleaning up.

I was ashamed for the country that day, but my pride in these folks eclipsed that shame. We are wonderful country, filled with good, kind, and hard working people. This gentle picture from a not so gentle day, is a reminder of that.

The violence will stick with me forever, as I imagine it has stuck with you, too. But please let the acts of service from that day stick with you, too. Many people, from staffers to law enforcement, sacrificed a lot that day, some their lives. Their work deserves to be remembered.

Community Diaper Drive to Support Local Families

Neva Parker Campaign Launches Community Diaper Drive to Support Local Families This Holiday Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 11th, 2025

Contact: Tomas Evangelista

Email: info@nevaparkerforassembly.com

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Auburn, CA — Neva Parker’s campaign for State Assembly announced the launch of a community Diaper Drive to support families in need in the district. The effort will culminate on December 17th, during the campaign’s winter fundraiser, Noche de Neva, at El Tapatio in Auburn, but residents will have multiple opportunities to donate without attending the event.

The campaign will collect diapers of all sizes and deliver them to local organizations serving families across Placer County. Donations can be dropped off on:

• Friday, December 12th — 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

• Saturday, December 13th — 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Location: 161 Palm Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603 - Second Floor

And before the event:

• Wednesday, December 17, 2025 — 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Location: El Tapatio, 2100 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA

“This campaign is about strengthening our community,” said Neva Parker, candidate for State Assembly. “The holidays remind us that we’re at our best when we show up for one another. It doesn’t matter what party you belong to, every one of us can help a family in need. That’s what this diaper drive represents.”

The diaper drive aims to ease the financial burden faced by many young families, for whom diapers can be one of the most expensive recurring necessities. All collected items will be donated to trusted local organizations ensuring they reach families who need them most.

Noche de Neva is a separate ticketed event, but diaper donations before the fundraiser are open to the public. Tickets to attend the fundraiser can be purchased here: secure.actblue.com/donate/noche_de_neva

For more information about the diaper drive or to schedule interviews, contact: Tomas Evangelista, Campaign Manager

info@nevaparkerforassembly.com