Recognize state-sanctioned violence.

10/18/23 • 5 min

In the U.S., our understanding of violence is limited. It makes it easy to cast blame on individuals, but harder to hold systems and structures accountable. How can violent offenders be treated violently by our criminal legal system? How were decades of public lynchings once leisurely weekend activities? In this episode, Andrew contextualizes violence and encourages us to think beyond what’s been normalized.

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Oppose the violence committed against Palestinian civilians by calling and emailing Congress, attending a local protest, and donating to the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
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Consider: is there an argument against the U.S. being the most violent contemporary nation that doesn’t depend on valuing the lives of non-Americans less highly or justifying their deaths?

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Oppose the violence committed against Palestinian civilians by calling and emailing Congress, attending a local protest, and donating to the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
Share content from on the ground in the Gaza Strip.
Consider: is there an argument against the U.S. being the most violent contemporary nation that doesn’t depend on valuing the lives of non-Americans less highly or justifying their deaths?

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Advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous people.

Good morning and happy Tuesday. Today – we’re bringing a spotlight to the ongoing calls for accountability for the safety and protection of marginalized Native people. The #MMIWG2S movement aims to protect those most affected by violence. Dominique shares how you can do your part to support those missing or at risk.

TAKE ACTION

Support We R Native, UIHI, Data for Indigenous Justice, Rising Hearts, and Alaska Native Women’s Resource Center advocating and raising awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous people.
Use the MMIW Resource Guide by Lakota People’s Law Project that compiles hotlines, toolkits, and safety plan for Indigenous people experiencing violence or those seeking more information on MMIW.
Follow local groups like MMIW Texas Rematriate advocating for MMIW and sharing missing people cases.
Support and share the stories of MMIWG2 like Mika Westwolf, Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, Pepita Redhair.

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Rally for Palestine.

Good morning, and happy Thursday. For today’s newsletter, we are reproducing the statement by Rising Majority, a multiracial, multi-issue coalition of organizations founded by the Movement for Black Lives. As an anti-racist publication, we support this message and have joined the coalition.
Take Action:

Individuals and progressive organizations are called to endorse this letter, share it broadly, and encourage more endorsements from grassroots organizations, faith leaders and places of worship, unions, scholars, and all people of conscience.
Plan or attend a local demonstration to express your community’s solidarity with Palestine and call for de-escalation, no more weapons to Israel, and an end to U.S. military and financial aid.
Make a call to your congressional representatives and demand de-escalation by the U.S. Congress immediately.
Send an email to your congressional representatives to demand an end to U.S. military funding to Israel.
Join the movement for Boycott, Divestments, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel, which is inspired by the anti-apartheid movements in South Africa.
Connect with a local or national organization organizing for Palestine year-round to lend your time and resources.
Where possible, partner with progressive electeds to advance resolutions in your city calling for the end of U.S. financial and military aid to Israel.

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