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when looking at contemporary politics, I think often about what Hannah Arendt so insightfully characterised as the phenomenon of people being "unable to pit their own judgment against the verdict of History, as they read it"

submitted 2 days ago • 3 comments

I guess it makes sense, when one of the most popular games in a society, Monopoly, is all about bankrupting friends and family while hoarding literally everything for yourself. (Risk, too, though it’s about empire)

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

“Violence is an elastic term often deployed to vilify people who threaten the status quo. Conditions that the state characterizes as ‘peaceful’ are, in reality, quite violent.“ Learn more about the book and find free related resources (‘zines, discussion guide, workbook, etc.) here: bit.ly/LTRYPage

submitted 2 days ago • 0 comments

The idea that protesters in LA shouldn’t give him a pretext for violence presupposes that he needs or cares about a pretext. If you protesters stay home, then he’s going to keep kidnapping people and use the lack of protests as proof that everyone agrees with him.

submitted 3 days ago • 37 comments

Anyway solidarity to the comrades in L.A. Thank you for fighting.

submitted 3 days ago • 3 comments

The crew of the Madleen deserves all of our love and solidarity. They knew they were on a dangerous path, but also understood the necessity of trying. The siege of Gaza must end, aid must be delivered, and the crew of the Madleen must be freed.

submitted 3 days ago • 4 comments

submitted 4 days ago • 365 comments

The injustices of the current regime will fall.

submitted 4 days ago • 115 comments

There are armed and masked gangs in the streets of American, assaulting and kidnapping people. These vile gang members must be arrested!! Where are all the ‘good cops’ to serve and protect our society from roving gangs?

submitted 5 days ago • 0 comments

JUNE 6, 2025 #ICE abduct dozens of people in unmarked white vans, run over members of the community during kidnapping. #USA : www.instagram.com/reel/DKk9DHL...

submitted 5 days ago • 7 comments

Tolerance is a social contract

submitted 7 days ago • 23 comments