Higher love based on social science not theology ?
‘Spirit’ powers mind or intellect. That’s not a reference to theology or any other mode of thinking that involves a belief in a deity, divine […]
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Can 'localism' become escapist complicity in our own and others' oppression?
Think globally, act locally is one of a few good cliches. Some folk say the only way to correct the problems involved with the globalization […]
Ideas, attitudes, and behaviors are not set in stone/ personal confessions
Part of what motivates me as an activist is that I assume people’s attitudes and ideas are not set in stone. That’s a good assumption. […]
Consumerist Activism ? Harmonizing means and ends
During the past few weeks, I’ve been resisting the urge to upgrade to a better camera and a better laptop. It’s part of my attempt […]
social justice and paternalistic totalitarianism
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under […]
Trying to control what others think and do
Vegans and others concerned about animal exploitation might want to make an assessment of how well we are actually helping with the problem, by way […]
'Commendemos' ?
Repeatedly pedaled past protesters as a voluntary beast of burden last week at the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Wondering now about doing […]
Is hating those who hurt others the best way to stop oppression and other injustices?
Suggest we distinguish between: (1) actions where people put themselves at risk in order to stand up against, if not defeat injustice, and (2) situations […]
Strategic nonviolence vs 'diversity of tactics'
What others say A diversity of tactics, a paucity of participants by George Lakey The Sword That Heals: Challenging Ward Churchill’s ‘Pacifism as Pathology’ Works […]
A Black, Green, and White talk with Shamako Noble of Hip Hop Congress
Shamako Noble is Executive Director of Hip Hop Congress and was a personal assistant to Green Party VP candidate Cheri Honkala. We spoke in August […]