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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · 1d

Rutgers professor Mark Bray, author of the Antifascist Handbook, has been doxxed and targeted with death threats by right-wing supporters of Charlie Kirk. Support him and his family in their effort to leave the country by donating at www.freefunder.com/campaign/hel...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are excited to announce a new podcast series, Kilombo, hosted by Thandisizwe Chimurenga.

And, join today’s panel on Direct Democracy and Popular Assemblies with @morphin_time92 @blknshassembly @richmond.peoples.assembly

RSVP at municipalism.org

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join us September 9th (4pm pacific / 7pm eastern) for a special online panel discussion where we will discuss the role, importance (and challenges) of organizing popular assemblies as a vehicle for community empowerment and direct democracy. RSVP at municipalism.org

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join us on September 9th for a discussion led by grassroots community organizers working to build a new democracy within the shell of the old, starting at the local level.

RSVP at municipalism.org/direct-democ...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Aug 11

Tomorrow, we will honor the fallen martyr for housing justice and human rights, Benito Flores of Reclaiming Our Homes. Join us from 6-9 PM at Eastside Cafe in El Sereno, Los Angeles; bring candles and flowers for the altar. Please donate towards Benito's burial expenses at bit.ly/benitoflores

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Jul 20

With deep love, respect, and admiration, we mourn the heartbreaking loss of our beloved Reclaimer, Benito Flores. Please donate towards Benito’s burial expenses, housing costs for Reclaimers, and ongoing Reclaiming Our Homes campaigns at bit.ly/benitoflores

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Jan 7

Tomorrow we’re launching our 2025 Municipalism Learning Series with a conversation on topic of community defense.

Speakers include Che Johnson-Long, Vision Change Win, Kieran Knutson, Black Cat Workers Collective, & Darakshan Raja, Muslims for Just Futures.

RSVP municipalism.org/community-de...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Jan 6

As Trump returns to the White House, what can we do to prepare our communities for the threats and uncertainties ahead? How do we protect our people today, while building collective power and resilience towards a liberated tomorrow?

RSVP at municipalism.org/community-de...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Jan 4

As Trump returns to the White House, what can we do to prepare our communities for the threats and uncertainties ahead? How do we protect our people today, while building collective power and resilience towards a liberated tomorrow?

RSVP at municipalism.org/community-de...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Jan 3

As Trump returns to the White House, what can we do to prepare our communities for the threats and uncertainties ahead? How do we protect our people today, while building collective power and resilience towards a liberated tomorrow?

RSVP at municipalism.org/community-de...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Jan 2

As Trump returns to the White House, what can we do to prepare our communities to be liberated and safe?

When: Wednesday, January 8th at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern
Where: Zoom
How: RSVP at municipalism.org/community-de...

Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Dec 23

As Trump returns to the White House, what can we do to prepare our communities for the threats and uncertainties ahead? How do we protect our people today, while building collective power and resilience towards a liberated tomorrow?

Register here: municipalism.org/community-de...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Dec 21

As Trump returns to the White House, what can we do to prepare our communities for the threats and uncertainties ahead? How do we protect our people today, while building collective power and resilience towards a liberated tomorrow?

RSVP at municipalism.org/community-de...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Dec 15

What a wonderful week at the @ayni.institute Movement Ecology Summit. I saw old friends, made new ones, learned about Kojin Karatani’s modes of exchange framework, and had breakthroughs about myself, @solidarityresearch, and our movement. Thank you to Carlos and the rest of the team. ❤️💛💚💙💜

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Dec 15

And, if you’re in Los Angeles, you can hangout with me @yvonnegraphy and David Bacon @dbacon1959 at a house party on Sunday, 12/15/24 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the storied magazine. Get your tickets at donorbox.org/events/684118

House Party in Los Angeles to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of D&S | Dollars & Sense (Powered by Donorbox)

You are invited to join other members of the Dollars &amp; Sense community in Los Angeles at a house party celebrating our 50th anniversary!When: Sunday December 15, 1:30-3:30 pmWhere: Mar Vista i...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Dec 15

I made this mixtape as a tribute to my friend and my comrade, Muntu Matsimela (1950–2017), who is interred at Hart Island in the Bronx.

You can read the article in the November/December 2024 issue of Dollars and Sense magazine or at yvonnegraphy.com/portfolio/in...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Dec 5

TOMORROW!

Join us for an introduction to who we are, what we work on, and what we stand for.

Date: Friday, December 6th 2024
Time: 1:00 PM PST/3:00 PM CST/4:00 PM EST
RSVP at solidarityresearch.org/project/intr...

Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Dec 3

Join us for an introduction to who we are, what we work on, and what we stand for.

Date: Friday, December 6th 2024
Time: 1:00 PM PST/3:00 PM CST/4:00 PM EST
RSVP at solidarityresearch.org/project/intr...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Nov 26

You are invited to join us on Friday, December 6th 2024 for an introduction to who we are and what we work on.

Date: Friday, December 6th 2024
Time: 1:00 PM PST/3:00 PM CST/4:00 PM EST
RSVP at solidarityresearch.org/project/intr...

Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Nov 25

We have a Bluesky starter pack for @solidarityresearch @municipalists @angelenosforall and friends. Find us at sabcat.org/srcstarterpack

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Nov 25

We invite you again to assemble in a circle, to grieve and heal, to strategize and plan post-election. The circle is co-sponsored by Eastside Café, Los Angeles for All, Mutual Aid Social Therapy, Aetna Street Solidarity, and Disconnect Foundation.

RSVP at losangelesforall.org/event/post-e...

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Yvonne Yen Liu (she/her) 🇵🇸 @yvonnegraphy.bsky.social · Nov 22

These are perilous times for principled political education and solidarity research.

We ask for your help in supporting our work as we face the 10th anniversary of our existence.

Give at solidarityresearch.org/2024campaign

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · Nov 20

READ: Gaza is not just facing bombs; it’s facing an engineered apocalypse. Mass destruction, ecological devastation, and mass starvation—all to clear the land for colonial profiteers. This is eco-apartheid in action.

mondoweiss.net/2024/11/pale...

Palestine against an eco-apartheid world

In coming years, eco-apartheid will become more prominent worldwide as colonial violence is used to maintain and safeguard Western interests and profits. We are seeing this future in Gaza today.

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CrimethInc. Ex-Workers' Collective @crimethinc.com · Nov 20

The Case for Resistance: What We’re Up Against—and What It Could Look Like to Fight

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We have prepared a full analysis of what to expect from Donald Trump’s second term and how we can prepare to confront it.

If you're wondering how to resist, please review these proposals.

The Case for Resistance

In this analysis, we explore what to expect from Donald Trump's second term and how we can prepare to confront it.

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Unrig LA @unrigla.bsky.social · Nov 16

Sanctuary ordinance up for a vote Tuesday at 10am. Press conference at 8:30am.

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