The Best People with Nicolle Wallace Rosie Perez is Still Doing the Right Thing
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Feb 9, 2026 Rosie Perez, actress and activist known for Do the Right Thing and her long‑standing advocacy, talks about canvassing and why she keeps showing up despite fear. She reflects on immigration enforcement, the image of a detained child that moved her, media consolidation and artists’ courage. She also revisits her Spike Lee breakthrough and how personal mentors shaped her activism.
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Polarization Hides The Majority's Common Ground
- Rosie Perez argues polarization prevents Americans from finding common ground and solving problems together.
- She says most people live in the gray area and want practical solutions, not absolutes.
Listen First, Argue Less
- Listen more and stop yelling when engaging with people who disagree; Perez says it reveals shared priorities.
- Focus conversations on concrete issues like the economy to find agreement across parties.
Support Enforcement, Condemn Abuses
- Perez believes immigration enforcement is necessary but criticizes unchecked ICE power and masked officers.
- She highlights the moral and legal dangers of aggressive tactics that target nonviolent asylum seekers.