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Revolutionary Optimism:
Revolutionary optimism is a profound and unwavering belief & practice in the potential for radical change even amidst systems of oppression. It is not blind hope or passive faith rather it is rooted in a deep understanding of historical struggle, collective resilience, and the transformative power of organized resistance. Revolutionary optimism emerges from the conviction that oppressed peoples, through solidarity and struggle, have the capacity to dismantle exploitative structures and build a just society. It represents the refusal to accept the permanence of oppression and the commitment to envisioning and creating a liberated future. Revolutionary optimism is an act of resistance because it directly confronts the despair and nihilism that systems of domination seek to impose. By cultivating hope and determination, oppressed individuals and communities undermine the pathological control of their oppressors. This mindset, this practice fuels action, sustains movements, and inspires generations to continue the fight for liberation. In essence, revolutionary optimism is resistance because it denies the oppressor the ultimate victory: the surrender of the human spirit. It transforms hope into a weapon, reminding us that the struggle for justice is not only necessary but inevitable.
January 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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A must read.
timothysnyder.bsky.social Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · Feb 2
Sometimes self-government just means elections. And sometimes it means recognizing the deeper dignity and meaning of what it means to be a people. That means speaking up, standing out, and protesting. We can only be free together.
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The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
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February 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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brandibuchman.bsky.social Brandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · Jan 31
Do you work at the Justice Department and want to talk about what is happening there right now? Anonymity OK. My proton is [email protected].
January 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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'Drink.' (c1999) The stark simplicity of the surrounding space provides no distractions to this eye-catching painting by Wayne Thiebaud where we are invited to appreciate the beauty of light reflecting through whatever liquid is in the glass.
December 25, 2024 at 10:11 PM
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Election denialism.

Them: storm the Capitol

Us: leave that lawn sign up just a little too long.
November 15, 2024 at 8:09 PM
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Synagogues and community centers firebombed, Jewish schools shot up: why has Montreal experienced the worst anti-Semitic violence in North America since Oct. 7?
KINSELLA: Weak political will allowing anti-Semitism to rise in Montreal
In a city previously known for arts and cuisine and a decided European flair, things have gone from bad to worse.
torontosun.com
January 3, 2024 at 6:28 PM