The left keeps replicating the systems we claim to fight. But something's shifting. Here's how we build movements that include everyone — even the imperfect.
I read this, cried, shared it with my husband, then read it a second time. Thank you for your words. After months of feeling angry, scared, and helpless, I decided to start a monthly food project for our small community. With the help of my husband and other community members in May we gave out about 800 lbs of free food. We have another free food day scheduled for the end of this month as well. With each donation we recieve and every box of food we give out, I feel the grip of helplessness melt a little, while hoping that those that are the most vulnerable in our community know that they are not alone.
Beatifully said, as always! I'm so in love with the building in community part now that I'm finding the whole "surviving within capitalism in the meantime" part more and more painful. I think we need a support group just for that 😅
This is one of the best fucking things I’ve read and I don’t know how long. ✊🏼🔥✊🏼 Adding it to my syllabi and broadcasting loudly. THANK YOU. 🙏🏼
Thank you, Lorrie!
I read this, cried, shared it with my husband, then read it a second time. Thank you for your words. After months of feeling angry, scared, and helpless, I decided to start a monthly food project for our small community. With the help of my husband and other community members in May we gave out about 800 lbs of free food. We have another free food day scheduled for the end of this month as well. With each donation we recieve and every box of food we give out, I feel the grip of helplessness melt a little, while hoping that those that are the most vulnerable in our community know that they are not alone.
Tracey, what you are doing is everything! 🖤🖤🖤
This is good stuff: simple, clear and much needed. Roll up my sleeves and do the work where I am. Thank you!!!
Well said Jo! I was drafting a very similar post earlier today actually- glad we're thinking along the same lines. Every little bit matters!
Thank you, Heath! Yes every little bit matters - more than we realize. The death of a thousand cuts! Looking forward to reading your piece!
Beatifully said, as always! I'm so in love with the building in community part now that I'm finding the whole "surviving within capitalism in the meantime" part more and more painful. I think we need a support group just for that 😅
I agree!!
Bang on! Much-needed and so timely.
Thanks, Caroline!
Beautifully written, thank you!
Thanks Laura!
This is everything I've been working through for myself over the last 8 months. It's so nice to hear it from someone else and put so well 💕
This is wonderful (and the “Lose Yourself” reference didn’t go unnoticed).
Agree!!