It is not power that corrupts but fear. Fear of losing power corrupts those who wield it and fear of the scourge of power corrupts those who are subject to it. From Freedom from Fear I heard this quoted on… Read More ›
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This Week in Even More Unnerving: Darth Bannon’s dodgy history obsession
Bannon is portrayed as believing that a “global existential war” with radical jihadis (and maybe China as well) is inevitable, and that authoritarian politics in the USA is the only way to prepare the nation for victory.
Beyond Marching: I Will Not Be Passive #Resist
Later this week I will be part of my first anti-fascist #resist planning meeting*. I’m on a steep learning curve here, but I refuse to be just an observer any more. I will not be passive.
Anyone else organising with anti-fascist #resistance movements, I’d like to know anything you’re authorised to share with others. We need to be visible.
100 books by women in 2016
I read 100 books by women in 2016 and learned a few things along the way.
Link OTD: DIY Feminist Cybersecurity
from HACK*BLOSSOM: A DIY Guide to Feminist Cybersecurity – Take control of your digital spaces.
Open Looking Forward to 2017 Thread
2016 has not been a good year at large. 2017 must be better, surely? Although…
Sunday Poetry: Agendas by Elaine Gallagher
Published on the Dangerous Women Project a few weeks ago.
QOTD: on the blaming of progressive scolds/shamers for the rise of Trumpists
I wish all of you celebrating Thanksgiving a day that you feel good about afterwards, however you’ve decided to make that happen. Good luck. Here’s some jolly kittens to inspire you.
Read This OTD: Feminist Frequency & Lauren Chief Elk on Beyond The Safety Pin
This call-to-activism post from Anita Sarkeesian lists useful resources for those who want to become more politically engaged as they contemplate President-Elect Trump. So if you’ve been wondering what you can do, here’s some food for thought. Lauren Chief Elk and others have some thoughts as well.
Otterday! And Open Thread
It’s ages since we’ve had an Otterday! This week’s Open Thread is hosted by an otter who learnt to use an asthma inhaler last year at an aquarium in Seattle:
