Conflating the lesser evil with “progress” is a surefire way to ensure evil is preserved
We must be able to carry multiple truths at all times. Our president is a racist. But he and his ilk are not even the tipping point of our problems.
Free Markia Nelson: Taking back what capitalism stole is not wrong
The exploitation that Nelson experienced is very familiar to me, and her solution was brilliant in its simplicity: Rob the thief.
Decriminalizing Black theft, and the right to steal in an anti-Black capitalist society
“We’ve always been at the center of the theft.” - Andrew Salkey Six months into the catastrophe of my grandmother's death, her car was broken into three times. The last time they took her notebooks and my favorite shoes. Before…
Prison “reform” is useless unless it pushes for freedom and dignity for *everyone*
Prison reform continues to be structured around arbitrary definitions of who does and doesn’t deserve humane treatment
Obama’s symbolic “progress” was never enough to liberate Black people. Let’s not fall for it again
Obama laid out the blueprint for Black presidential candidates, and both Kamala and Cory are trying to execute on it. But I’m tired of inauthentic diversity.
It matters that the white man whose house 2 Black queer men died inside is a Democratic donor
In the Democratic attempt to implement social reform at any cost, it allows for any and all crimes to be forgiven in its name. Especially the crimes against Black people, if they can be considered crimes at all.
Burning work bridges is harder for Black folks. That’s why we should offer support, not discourage it
Burning bridges keeps whatever is marching on it away from you and yours. It is a form of protection and a moment that belongs to you, victoriously.
What’s next after Prison Strike 2018: An interview with activist Amani Sawari (Part 2 of 2)
We know that our communities aren't safer because more people are in prison, but a lot of people still believe and think that.
Prison Strike 2018: An interview with activist Amani Sawari (Part 1 of 2)
They could lock things down for one day, but prisoners thought, "We're going to stretch this out and make this longer."
Demands to “Abolish ICE” are ineffective if borders still remain
As long as there are borders to protect, there will be some sort of militarized force in place to enforce them.
