"Critically examining these blind spots, I conclude that many of us are motivated to move against domination solely when we feel our self-interest directly threatened. Often, then, the 1onging is not for a collective transformation of society, an end to politics of dominations, but rather simply for an end to what we feel is hurting … Continue reading Love as the Practice of Freedom by bell hooks
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Principles of Democratic Structuring
"Once the movement [grows to the point of needing structure and/or] no longer clings tenaciously to the ideology of "structurelessness," it is free to develop those forms of organization best suited to its healthy functioning. This does not mean that we should go to the other extreme and blindly imitate the traditional forms of organization. … Continue reading Principles of Democratic Structuring
Books I’d Like to Read in 2021
A short fiction where I pretend to you, dear reader, that I am still capable of reading more than a book a week. Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha by Daniel M. IngramFool on the Hill by Mark SargentThe Omnibus Homo Sacer by Giorgio AgambenCargill Falls by William Lychack [x]Black Imagination by Natasha Marin … Continue reading Books I’d Like to Read in 2021
A Comment on The Expendables (2010)
Here's the Storyline from IMDB: "Barney Ross leads the "Expendables", a band of highly skilled mercenaries including knife enthusiast Lee Christmas, martial arts expert Yin Yang, heavy weapons specialist Hale Caesar, demolitionist Toll Road and loose-cannon sniper Gunner Jensen. When the group is commissioned by the mysterious Mr. Church to assassinate the merciless dictator of … Continue reading A Comment on The Expendables (2010)
Art as Tool for Emancipation
"Although the age of community-based photography collectives and adequate funding for the arts is over, their principles are more salient than ever. As our lives become increasingly saturated with manipulative visual culture, questioning the social context of a constant stream of images could not be greater. By asking who images are currently produced for and … Continue reading Art as Tool for Emancipation
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Responds to Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) – YouTube
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4ueUtkRQ0&feature=youtu.be I think that about covers it. Classy, yet cutting through the bullshit.
Feminize Your Canon
"[The Paris Review has a] column Feminize Your Canon [that] explores the lives of underrated and underread female authors."—Feminize Your Canon
20th Century Women
20th Century Women is such a lovely little movie. Part coming of age story. Part a story about aging. Part a story about male/female relationships that explores how difficult these are to navigate, particularly given our collective idiosyncrasies and brokenness. Recommended.
A Sport of Their Own
"'Wrestling gives you what you need to be successful,' Kretzer explained. 'It gives you dedication, commitment. It gives you somewhere where you belong. You can be your own self and be a total badass...'Wrestling allows you to find yourself. With your wins and losses, you get to reflect and try to develop yourself into something … Continue reading A Sport of Their Own
Ask Molly: Manic Pixie Mean Girl
"Enough of stating the fucking obvious, though. Let’s talk about how we’re going to survive the next year of bloviating sexist fuckwaddery. Let’s talk about what it means not just to survive, not just to escape predation and tolerate douche bro-viating and tune out all of the ignorant dipshit-itude, but to savor life and embrace … Continue reading Ask Molly: Manic Pixie Mean Girl
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