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Thoughtful and considered positions, whatever they are, hold more strength than impulsive responses which often highlight our own personal biases and gaps.
Thoughtful and considered positions, whatever they are, hold more strength than impulsive responses which often highlight our own personal biases and gaps.
Diversifying our platforms means not just holding space, but opening it - broadening access to our content and community. Genuine discourse and shared power thrive on inclusion, not restriction. Removing content from a platform is a choice to limit that inclusion.
Diversifying our platforms means not just holding space, but opening it - broadening access to our content and community. Genuine discourse and shared power thrive on inclusion, not restriction. Removing content from a platform is a choice to limit that inclusion.
Groups like XRUK have always held space well, both on the streets and in other ways. We do not win by conceding space to the very worst examples of abuse of money and power. It is always necessary for someone to hold space against power, leaving lets hate win.
Groups like XRUK have always held space well, both on the streets and in other ways. We do not win by conceding space to the very worst examples of abuse of money and power. It is always necessary for someone to hold space against power, leaving lets hate win.
It is difficult to find platforms that do not have inherently problematic power dynamics. In a toxic system, we have to use the tools of that system in order to leverage change, and use constant vigilance in recognising and considering how we strike that balance.
It is difficult to find platforms that do not have inherently problematic power dynamics. In a toxic system, we have to use the tools of that system in order to leverage change, and use constant vigilance in recognising and considering how we strike that balance.
Trusted social media networks are a lifeline for activists in the global south. We should not be severing the connections and voices of those most vulnerable to repressive regimes and the impacts of the climate and ecological emergency. Walking away from a platform is a privilege.
Trusted social media networks are a lifeline for activists in the global south. We should not be severing the connections and voices of those most vulnerable to repressive regimes and the impacts of the climate and ecological emergency. Walking away from a platform is a privilege.