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December 10, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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There’s a very simple and rarely discussed truth that throwing people under the fascist bus feeds the bus rather than slowing it.

I wrote about it here: www.jphilll.com/p/humans-of-....
Humans of New York
Fighting dehumanization on all fronts
www.jphilll.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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Although an undisputed victory, the outcome relied heavily on a weakened democracy and a polarized economy, drawing on discontent and disarray to regain political power.
Many in the US Were Suffering Before Trump Was Reelected. What Will Happen Now?
Such times demand that we focus on building the power of the people in our push for a safe and abundant life for all.
truthout.org
November 25, 2024 at 9:30 PM
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Mass student strike happening in #Montreal at Concordia university. After a vote, students have voted to go on strike to demand divestment from the state of Israel by the university. In the 1980s, similar struggles helped push for divestment from apartheid South Africa.
They filled the lobby before marching to every floor, disrupting classes.

Behind them, boarded up windows can be seen. These were smashed during a demo in late September that reportedly caused $600,000 in damages to the university, which has refused to divest from Israeli apartheid and genocide.
November 22, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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House Approves "Nonprofit Killer" Bill, Most Dangerous Domestic Anti-Terrorism Bill Since PATRIOT Act
House Approves Most Dangerous Domestic Anti-Terrorism Bill Since PATRIOT Act
The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would empower the Treasury Department to revoke the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems has provided material support to a terrorist organization....
www.democracynow.org
November 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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it’s still crazy to me that matt gaetz using venmo sent money to 16 year olds with messages like “for being awesome” and “just cause” like holy shit
November 22, 2024 at 3:37 PM