Disruptor Digest

Dive into what's happening in the movement space and more

Author

Abiola Agoro
December 22, 2025

Digital Edition | December 22, 2025

Hello All!

Happy Holidays! As Christmas waits in the wing, the last day of Hanukkah comes, and Kwanzaa lays just around the corner, the holidays arena full swing. The last few weeks have been extremely busy as I finished my graduate finals, so thank you for your continued patience.

Last week between writing I spent a lot of time online dispelling myths about Jasmine Crockett’s senate run, sharing updates on the latest attacks on education, and educating people on the horrors of Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott. It’s good for me to note now to you all that I will be sending more information about the Texas Senate race (I am a Texan after all, in case you didn’t know) and other races that are crucial. So don’t be surprised with additional information.

Additionally, I may be moving this newsletter to Monday’s, but would appreciate any feedback from you all in doing so. It simply may lay with my schedule a little bit better.

Now, lets dive in.

What's in the News

(Stories of Top News in the Movement Space)

AI data centers created as much pollution as New York City this year, study estimates

Over the past few years, Silicon Valley's AI blitz has created skyrocketing demand for high-end computation in vast dedicated data centers

www.the-independent.com/tech/ai-data-center-emissions-environment-b2887454.html

ICE is reopening shuttered prisons as detention centers. Many have a troubled past

In its push for more immigrant detention space, the Trump administration is reopening shuttered prisons in several states. Many of these facilities closed amid allegations of abuse and mismanagement.

www.npr.org/2025/12/15/nx-s1-5591459/former-prison-ice-detention-centers-conditions

Brazil Supreme Court recognizes structural racism, orders government action

Justices ordered a new national plan to address racial inequality, but stopped short of declaring a state of unconstitutional affairs.

www.courthousenews.com/brazil-supreme-court-recognizes-structural-racism-orders-government-action

Crockett leads Talarico in first head-to-head Senate poll

Crockett had higher name recognition and an overwhelming edge among Black voters, while Talarico kept the margin to single digits through greater support among white and Latino voters.

www.texastribune.org/2025/12/12/texas-senate-democratic-primary-poll-jasmine-crockett-james-talarico

Black Students Face Racism In Texas Schools With No Support

The Education Department has closed several civil rights offices, leaving many Black students with no recourse when dealing with systemic racism. 

newsone.com/6696639/black-students-face-racism-texas-schools-without-support

‘We wasted a lot of time’: The next shutdown deadline will be here sooner than you think

No tangible progress toward funding the government was made before lawmakers left for the holidays.

www.politico.com/news/2025/12/22/appropriations-talks-jan-30-00701426

Congress may be about to create the “bad internet” - Salon.com

Online privacy protections could be demolished, advocates warn

www.salon.com/2025/12/22/congress-may-be-about-to-create-the-bad-internet

For Black Women, ‘Combative’ Is Media’s Favorite Dog Whistle

“Combative” is one of those respectable-sounding smears clean enough for newsroom style guides and loaded enough to do racial and gendered damage.

newsone.com/6674533/black-women-combative-media-favorite-dog-whistle

(ICYMI, straight from social media)

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With Love,

Abiola

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