Dan Clore
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Defenders of capitalism argue that cooperation is undermined by individuals’ tendency to take more from society than they contribute. The economist Elinor Ostrom refuted this idea, but without identifying capitalism as the real cause of exploitation.
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The Economist Who Solved the Free-Rider Problem
Defenders of capitalism argue that cooperation is undermined by individuals’ tendency to take more from society than they contribute. The economist Elinor Ostrom refuted this idea, but without identif...
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June 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Defenders of capitalism argue that cooperation is undermined by individuals’ tendency to take more from society than they contribute. The economist Elinor Ostrom refuted this idea, but without identifying capitalism as the real cause of exploitation.
jacobin.com/2025/06/ostr...
jacobin.com/2025/06/ostr...
The youth of North and East Syria have affirmed that the Democratic Nation Project is the only way to establish a free society and a democratic Syria, with the youth of the region capable of leading this effort.
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Democratic Nation Project: Path to free, democratic Syria
The youth of North and East Syria have affirmed that the Democratic Nation Project is the only way to establish a free society and a democratic Syria, with the youth of the region capable of leading t...
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June 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The youth of North and East Syria have affirmed that the Democratic Nation Project is the only way to establish a free society and a democratic Syria, with the youth of the region capable of leading this effort.
hawarnews.com/en/democrati...
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Copaganda contributes to a cycle in which the root causes of our safety problems never get solved even though people in power constantly claim to be trying.
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How Does Copaganda Work and Why Is It Harmful? | Common Dreams
Copaganda contributes to a cycle in which the root causes of our safety problems never get solved even though people in power constantly claim to be trying.
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May 18, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Copaganda contributes to a cycle in which the root causes of our safety problems never get solved even though people in power constantly claim to be trying.
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A new report shows how Palestinian voices are being silenced online just as global attention is most needed to document war crimes.
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Digital erasure: How social media platforms are silencing Palestinians in 2024
From shadow bans to account removals, tech platforms are censoring Palestinian speech while ignoring hate speech by Israeli figures.
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May 16, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A new report shows how Palestinian voices are being silenced online just as global attention is most needed to document war crimes.
globalvoices.org/2025/05/12/d...
globalvoices.org/2025/05/12/d...
“We are now their teachers, but one day they will be our teachers. We envision such a future, and we believe it will become a reality. The future of Jinwar’s children should be distinctly different, built on a unique system of organization and ideology,” she stressed.
Rojava initiative aims to create a ‘unique’ generation
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A recently launched project in the Kurdish-held northeast Syria (Rojava) aims to educate a group of children and prepare them to become leaders of their generation.Jinwar, wh...
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May 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
“We are now their teachers, but one day they will be our teachers. We envision such a future, and we believe it will become a reality. The future of Jinwar’s children should be distinctly different, built on a unique system of organization and ideology,” she stressed.
Because of their support for Donald Trump, and particularly Musk’s recent actions as de facto president, libertarianism has gotten a rather bad reputation. This is unfortunate, since none of these men are actually libertarians.
Pseudo-Libertarian Tech Bros
These days, when people say the word “libertarian,” they are thinking of Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and other tech bros who have tried to claim the label. Because of their support for Donald Trump, and p...
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May 16, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Because of their support for Donald Trump, and particularly Musk’s recent actions as de facto president, libertarianism has gotten a rather bad reputation. This is unfortunate, since none of these men are actually libertarians.
To become genuinely empowered, people can work in community to meet their essential needs — food, housing, healthcare, education, energy, technology and economic stability. And this is not theory. It’s already happening.
Why building inspiring alternatives is necessary to counter authoritarianism
Because resistance isn’t only about saying no, here are seven ways communities are building a future worth saying yes to.
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May 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
To become genuinely empowered, people can work in community to meet their essential needs — food, housing, healthcare, education, energy, technology and economic stability. And this is not theory. It’s already happening.
What sets Iranian women’s activism apart is its potential to bridge divides in a fragmented opposition.
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Women Are Central to Iran’s Pro-Democracy Movement
Women are at the forefront of a grassroots democratic movement in Iran, leading campaigns that directly challenge both the Islamic Republic and patriarchy.
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May 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
What sets Iranian women’s activism apart is its potential to bridge divides in a fragmented opposition.
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/iran-women-d...
www.worldpoliticsreview.com/iran-women-d...
At the front of the anarchist parade was a banner reading “Make Fascists Afraid Again”, a paraphrase of US President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
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"Don't give fascists a chance" - several hundred anarchists march through Prague on 1 May - Romea.cz - Everything about Roma in one place
On Thursday afternoon, several hundred anarchists marched through the center of Prague in a 1 May parade. Those attending first celebrated Labor Day with a picnic on Střelecký ostrov, an island in the...
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May 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
At the front of the anarchist parade was a banner reading “Make Fascists Afraid Again”, a paraphrase of US President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
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“Nowadays this song is ‘Nazi Trumps F— Off,’ ‘Nazi Musks F— Off,’ ‘Nazi MAGA MAGAs, f— you all,’” Biafra said, while introducing the track. “You can’t have us, we will never bow down to you.”
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’80s punk star slams Elon Musk, Daniel Lurie during surprise S.F. performance
Jello Biafra, former frontman of the Dead Kennedys, made a surprise appearance at Napalm Death’s San Francisco show on Monday, April 7.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:19 AM
“Nowadays this song is ‘Nazi Trumps F— Off,’ ‘Nazi Musks F— Off,’ ‘Nazi MAGA MAGAs, f— you all,’” Biafra said, while introducing the track. “You can’t have us, we will never bow down to you.”
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“Oh bury me, then rise ye up / And break your heavy chains / And water with the tyrants’ blood / The freedom you have gained.”
Russia: youth gets prison for poetic anti-war protest
A court in St. Petersburg sentenced 19-year-old activist Daria Kozyreva to two years and eight months in prison for "discrediting the armed forces" by publicly posting 19th-century Ukrainian poetry in...
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April 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
“Oh bury me, then rise ye up / And break your heavy chains / And water with the tyrants’ blood / The freedom you have gained.”
CoMo Mobile Aid Collective provides food, access to doctors appointments and medication, and other services to locals experiencing homelessness
This Missouri collective builds ‘parallel systems’ to support unhoused neighbors through mutual aid and anarchist principles
CoMo Mobile Aid Collective provides food, access to doctors appointments and medication, and other services to locals experiencing homelessness
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April 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM
CoMo Mobile Aid Collective provides food, access to doctors appointments and medication, and other services to locals experiencing homelessness
Following more than five decades of repression under the Assad regime, these artists are seizing the moment of cultural revival.
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From Ruins to Renaissance: Syrian Artists Reclaim Freedom After Assad
Following more than five decades of repression under the Assad regime, these artists are seizing the moment of cultural revival.
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April 7, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Following more than five decades of repression under the Assad regime, these artists are seizing the moment of cultural revival.
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inthesetimes.com/article/syri...
It’s all economic witchcraft. Basing the tariff numbers on a ritualistic reading of entrails would have been as rigorous as the administration’s methodology.
More About Trump’s Sham “Reciprocal” Tariffs
Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs are an incredible self-inflicted wound. It’s just unclear whether the greatest harm will be to the country’s economy, its reputation and standing, or the rule of law.
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April 7, 2025 at 3:14 AM
It’s all economic witchcraft. Basing the tariff numbers on a ritualistic reading of entrails would have been as rigorous as the administration’s methodology.
Media workers in the Kurdish-led autonomous region in northern Syria have long suffered attacks by Turkish forces and extremist groups
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The Kurdish journalists being targeted in Syria
Media workers in the Kurdish-led autonomous region in northern Syria have long suffered attacks by Turkish forces and extremist groups
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April 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Media workers in the Kurdish-led autonomous region in northern Syria have long suffered attacks by Turkish forces and extremist groups
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"Consumers all over the world are sick of Elon Musk's attempt to promote dangerous far-right leaders, policies, and movements," said one advocate.
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Plummeting Global Tesla Sales Reveal Consumer Revolt Against Musk's 'Dangerous Far-Right' Antics | Common Dreams
Elon Musk's political meddling and anti-labor practices have led to a sharp decline in Tesla's global sales, sparking outrage and boycotts. Are consumers fed up with his far-right alliances and unethi...
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April 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
"Consumers all over the world are sick of Elon Musk's attempt to promote dangerous far-right leaders, policies, and movements," said one advocate.
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The CounterVortex takes heart in the simultaneous protests in #Israel and #Gaza—against Bibi #Netanyahu and #Hamas, respectively, and both calling for a halt to the bombardment. countervortex.org/blog/podcast...
Podcast: Down with Bibi, down with Hamas!
In Episode 271 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg takes heart in the simultaneous protests in Israel and Gaza—against Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas, respectively, and both calling for a halt t...
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March 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The CounterVortex takes heart in the simultaneous protests in #Israel and #Gaza—against Bibi #Netanyahu and #Hamas, respectively, and both calling for a halt to the bombardment. countervortex.org/blog/podcast...
Let's put Russia under UN control and have them hold new elections.
March 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Let's put Russia under UN control and have them hold new elections.
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria pointed out that the new government does not include all segments and emphasized that they will not give up their struggle for a common and democratic Syria where everyone has equal rights.
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DAANES: The new cabinet is no different from previous administrations and ignores social diversity
The Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES) made a statement on the newly formed government in Syria.The statement pointed out that Syrians have been suffering from ...
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March 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria pointed out that the new government does not include all segments and emphasized that they will not give up their struggle for a common and democratic Syria where everyone has equal rights.
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[Trump gets so butthurt he both makes a grammatical error and uses a forbidden pronoun. --DC]
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'Nobody likes a bad picture of themselves': Trump rages that Obama painting is 'wonderful'
Donald Trump on Sunday complained about a painting of himself, saying that the same artist did one of President Obama, and that "he looks wonderful."
Trump took to Truth Social over the weekend, say...
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March 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
[Trump gets so butthurt he both makes a grammatical error and uses a forbidden pronoun. --DC]
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Hilaritas guest host Zach West chats with multi-media artist Gabriel Kennedy, about his recently released biography of Robert Anton Wilson, Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson
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Episode 43: Gabriel Kennedy - Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson
YouTube video by Hilaritas Press Podcasts
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March 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Hilaritas guest host Zach West chats with multi-media artist Gabriel Kennedy, about his recently released biography of Robert Anton Wilson, Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson
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But the Trump onslaught, overwhelming as it has been, has progressed arithmetically. The coalescing resistance, although it began by being caught flat-footed, has for the past ten days or so increased geometrically.
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c4ss.org/content/60152
Flooding Trump’s Zone: Networked Warfare Still Works
In the period leading up to Trump’s inauguration, spokesmen for the President-elect repeatedly stressed that he would hit the ground running. Metaphors like “fire hose,” “shock and awe,” and “flooding...
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March 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
But the Trump onslaught, overwhelming as it has been, has progressed arithmetically. The coalescing resistance, although it began by being caught flat-footed, has for the past ten days or so increased geometrically.
c4ss.org/content/60152
c4ss.org/content/60152