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Must-Reads and the Life Affirming Power of Cake
During the most difficult moments of my own life, I have learned that laughter, or the smile of a loved one, can momentarily save us.
Must-Reads and Thoughts on Changing Everything
If we want to save ourselves, we are going to have to change everything.
Sarah Kendzior: “I Am Worried This Will All Be Forgotten”
“We have a presidential race between a proud genocidaire and a career criminal kleptocrat,” says Sarah Kendzior.
Why Trump’s Conviction Does Not Complicate My Abolitionist Politics
I was walking to the grocery store on Thursday when an elated driver yelled out their car window at me, “Trump is guilty!” That is how I learned that former president Donald Trump had been convicted of 34 felony charges. As I continued to walk down the street, I was
Must-Reads and What I'm Worried About This Week
Your weekly list of must-reads is here. From Trump supporters threatening violence to AI-generated images cluttering news about Gaza, here are some of the most important stories I’ve read this week. Revealed: Israeli spy chief ‘threatened’ ICC prosecutor over war crimes inquiry by Harry Davies. “The former head of
Nurturing The Tender Parts of Yourself
On Tuesday, mourners gathered at Foster Beach in Chicago to hold a vigil for Gaza. I co-organized the event alongside friends from Rad Rogers Park, Jewish Fast for Gaza, and Songs for Ceasefire, in order to create a space where our community could grieve for Palestinians killed during Israel'
Must-Reads and Navigating Depression in Catastrophic Times
Your weekly list of must-reads is here, but first, there’s a new episode of Movement Memos that I hope you’ll check out. I talked with Palestinian author and educator Eman Abdelhadi and Alex, a student organizer, about what we can learn from the recent wave of Palestine solidarity
Beyond Analogy: Fascism and the Morbid Symptoms of the Moment
Our current administration has normalized Trump with its pro-genocide and pro-fascist approach to Israel.
Must-Reads and Some Post-Raid Reflections
From the billionaires who lobbied for campus raids to mask bans, tech dystopias, and attacks from the far right, here are some of the most important stories I’ve read this week.
Eman Abdelhadi: "We Have to be Impossible to Ignore"
The current wave of student-led Palestine solidarity protests has reached an inflection point, as organizers at some remaining encampments say they are bracing for police raids. In Chicago, the DePaul Divestment Coalition, which organized an encampment on the DePaul University campus, has announced that administrators have declared a “stalemate,” effectively
Must-Reads and the Work of Solidarity
From bail funds to robodogs, bluetooth surveillance, and antifascism after Gaza, here are some important stories you may have missed recently.