Must-Reads and My Favorite Books of 2024
Here are the most important articles I've read this week and the most important books I've read this year.
Kelly Hayes
Kelly Hayes is a Menominee author, educator, organizer, and photographer. Kelly is the host of Truthout’s podcast “Movement Memos” and co-author of Let This Radicalize You, with Mariame Kaba.
Insurance Denials, Chronic Pain, and a Nation’s Rage
One might call this development “a morbid symptom” of a late-stage sickness.
Must-Reads and Timely Escapes
Sometimes, I need a safe, familiar place to hide out for a while.
The Power of the People Heals
“There's a lot to be said about faith and trust in who we are as people and who we are as humanity,” says organizer Sarah Nuñez.
Must-Reads and Some Ways to Support Native People This Weekend
"Colonialism has been destroying worlds for hundreds of years."
Reclaiming History: Rebecca Nagle on Native Struggle and Survival
"There are historical patterns and political patterns that a lot of people might not be able to recognize," says Rebecca Nagle.
Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on the Pace of Struggle
We’re human beings with human needs, and many of us are struggling. Ignoring that will diminish our potential.
We Must Contest the Christian Right’s Agenda in Every Venue of Our Lives
“It is a self-replicating authoritarian system that has persisted over the course of generations,” says Talia Lavin.
Must-Reads and the Need to Be Held Right Now
We need the good in you.
Collective Survival, Adaptation and Direct Action
Defiance must be woven into the fabric of our daily lives, rather than simply proclaimed at marches or on social media.
Power Up: Resources for the Road Ahead
"Focusing on what I can do, and endeavoring to live my values is my greatest comfort right now."
Beyond the Blame: Fighting for Each Other in the Face of Fascism
"In dark times, people have always found ways to make their own light. That work is now upon us."