NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!

My guide:

🏴Never forget that the clothes on sale you find in retail stores are made by the hands of modern #slaves working countless hours for literally pennies in #Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, or India.Try to buy local, try to stop buying clothes you don't need, try to be more aware of the origin of what you own.

This week's post is mostly free, just a slightly more personal note behind the paywall at the end. It's called "I Hope the Darkness Holds You as Sweetly as the Light" and it's about how none of us want to work very much in December.

margaretkilljoy.substack.com/p/i-hope-the...

Protect your innate sense of interconnectedness, though it will be violated by the current order many times per day. What is powerful is not always true.

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