Today’s Solutions: January 19, 2026

If there’s one thing that can be taken away from Donald Trump’s ban on Muslims, it’s the fact that so many people and organizations are willing to stand up to his order. The heads of Apple, Twitter, Tesla, Microsoft and Uber have announced they will resist the new immigration policy, taxi drivers in New York City went on strike to protest the ban, and AirBnB is offering free housing to refugees. Attorneys general from 16 states issued a joint statement condemning the order. See this little video capturing the wave of resistance.

 

 

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