By Orion Donovan-Smith* In the context of international aid and development work, the archetype of the Oppressed Third-World Woman is a common motif, frequently evoked in justifying interventions—humanitarian, military, and other—in the name of women’s rights. This attitude is generally premised on a depiction of women in the developing world as passive subjects oppressed by [...]
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The Hoodie & the Hijab: How Institutionalized Racism Fuels Hate Crimes
Event Title & Host The Hoodie & the Hijab: How Institutionalized Racism Fuels Hate Crimes Website http://www.pugetsoundsocialists.org/?event=seattle-city-branch-meeting-topic-tba-2012-04-12 When? Thursday, April 5, 7pm Where? The Summit, 420 E Pike (enter on Summit between Pike & Pine) Why? Discuss the societal roots of racist violence and how we can take these tragic killings as a call to [...]
Solidarity Vigil & Action Against Indefinite Detention, Guantanamo and Everywhere
This communique from The World Can’t Wait What? Solidarity Vigil Where? Henry Jackson Federal Bldg. (2nd ave b/t Marion & Madison) When? 5 – 6 pm, Wednesday, Jan 11th facebook event here January 11, 2012 is the 10th anniversary of the opening of Guantánamo. A broad coalition of groups: Center for Constitutional Rights, Code Pink, No [...]
Occupy, Judaism, Populism, and more..
Here is an excellent read from Bob Brockley, a writer for the Third Estate. He’s done his research, and has some fascinating observations and insights on political battles within/surrounding the Occupy Movement. Just thought some folks might enjoy it… “One of the most depressing things about the period after 9/11 was the rapid disintegration and [...]
The French Press’ Roast: Charlie Hebdo and the Threat of Free Speech
Beyond the slogans and catchy website phrases my friends at Our American Generation come up with, the goal of the organization remains clear: to provide a forum for youth empowerment and expression. Such liberties are privileges that our American generation (no pun intended) at times takes for granted, as seen through the relative inaction in [...]
American Neo Nazis and the Occupy Movement
For anyone at Occupy Seattle that has heard about the neo-nazis entering our camp, please be aware of what is happening in occupy pheonix, and understand the necessity of defending ourselves. [Note: I do not mean to frighten with this article. There is no way I could know all the details of the situations in [...]
Ramadan’s Apple Pie
Yesterday’s address by President Obama regarding the commencement of Ramadan served as a necessary break from the recent inflammatory polemics regarding the identity and motives of Norway’s terrorist attack. His words were sincere and encouraging as follows: “Times like this remind us of the lesson of all great faiths, including Islam – that we do [...]
Witness to Empire
Today, I’ll be going up in front of a judge at the federal courthouse downtown for an indictment hearing. This is an unprecedented moment in my life: for the first time, I’m having to face the consequences for acting out my faith and values in a concrete way. I was arrested on Good Friday for [...]
