Why Kamala Harris’ New Politics of Joy Is the Best Way to Fight Fascism
18 Aug
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Why Kamala Harris’ New Politics of Joy Is the Best Way to Fight Fascism

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Politics tamfitronics History shows that joy and mockery are key to taking down existing or would-be authoritarian regimesBrat. Weird. Megan Thee Stallion. Democrats haven’t just recast the lead at the top of their electoral ticket; they’re performing an entirely new show. Right wing operatives, desperate to make silly selfies seem like evidence of — gasp! — socialismare trying to claim this new politics of joy (and mockery) is proof of nefarious intent. This is either par for the “every accusation is an admission” MAGA Republican playbook or merely ironic. Creating good vibes isn’t just generally effective, it’s critical especially in what may seem the most counterintuitive cases: confronting existing or would-be authoritarian regimes, in other words, MAGA Republicans.Sami Gharbia once said, “humor is the first step to break taboos and fears. Making people laugh...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city is ready to tackle protests against the DNC
18 Aug
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the city is ready to tackle protests against the DNC

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Politics tamfitronics NPR's Scott Simon talks with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about preparations for politics - and protests - ahead of next week's Democratic National Convention. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Democrats are in the spotlight next week. So is Chicago. The city hosts the Democratic National Convention beginning Monday, and we are joined now by the mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson. Mr. Mayor, thanks very much for being with us.BRANDON JOHNSON: You're welcome. Thanks for having me.SIMON: Everything ready?JOHNSON: Everything is ready. The city of Chicago, this is what we do well.SIMON: Mr. Mayor, there are a number of protests planned. And, you know, you're a former union leader. You've participated in quite a few protests. A number of the groups complain...
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Canada’s first ‘prisoner of conscience’ is an Indigenous land defender
17 Aug
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Canada’s first ‘prisoner of conscience’ is an Indigenous land defender

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Politics tamfitronics In 2019, construction began on a natural gas pipeline that would cut through the unceded homelands of the Wet’suwet’en Nation in western Canada. Wet’suwet’en land and water protectors were forbidden from coming near the construction area operated by Coastal Gaslink, owned by TC Energy. However, the project was met almost immediately with resistance and gained international attention due to the tribe’s use of traditional law. Under Wet’suwet’en law, the pipeline trespassed on Wet’suwet’en land. With no treaty signed with Canada or Britain, Wet’suwet’en argue that their laws are still applicable — a political status recognized by the Canadian supreme court — and they have the right to evict Coastal Gaslink, and its pipeline, from its homelands.In 2021, Chief Dsta’hyl, a Wet’suwet’en...
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