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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · Jun 30

After a much needed rest, I return! It’s a difficult time for activism. So much going on, only so many hours in the day.

Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · Jun 30

This is such a good idea! Let me discuss with some folks, maybe we can get this going.

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General Strike US @generalstrikeus.bsky.social · Jun 4

I often see comments quoting MLK Jr. from folks using his legacy to emphasize building bridges and working alongside state actors who actively oppress marginalized communities. But, as many experts have emphasized, there has been a “misappropriation and white-washing” of MLK’s legacy in the U.S.

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · Jun 3

Listen to my recent chat with Michael Albert, long-time activist, economist, and writer about @generalstrikeus.bsky.social for Revolution Z: Life After Capitalism.

Ep 339 Lucy Hicks on Gen Z and the General Strike Project | RevolutionZ

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 30

The pain and suffering still happens, you just aren’t sitting with it. You exist with your own exploitation, and carry the burden of others’ as well. When you realize that you can no longer do this, it is painful. But only then can you contribute to a better world.

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 30

It’s exhausting and overwhelming to not be ignorant, to open your mind and be dedicated to learning more. But, a quote that always sticks with me is:

“The unexamined life is not worth living”

And it’s true. To be ignorant is to live a meaningless life.

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 30

Do you know how much easier it is to not know things, to be ignorant? You don’t have to consider the pain and suffering happening in the world because you’re so focused on yourself. You don’t have to think about the failure of capitalism and what comes next. Or how you’re being exploited under it. 🧵

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 30

Do you really think that we can defeat fascism in this country by being picky about who we're working with? I'm not advocating working with groups who directly contradict foundational values. But, say you disagree on what action will be most impactful. So what?! Do both. Help each other.

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Ernesto Castañeda @drernestocast.bsky.social · May 29

"mass deportation architect-in-chief Stephen Miller berated immigration officials for not being brutal enough in their mass deportation; demanded they quadruple the number of arrests. Miller left some “feeling their jobs could be in jeopardy if the new targets aren't reached” @tusk81.bsky.social

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Dr. Matthew Pate @matthewpate.bsky.social · May 30

If this can be proven, it shows deliberate intent to create a hostile work environment. Which, even in this nightmare scenario, is still illegal.

Bradford Pearson @bradfordpearson.bsky.social · May 20

As the spouse of a longtime federal employee, this is exactly what life has been like for them over the past four months. It's infuriating to watch the administration belittle the federal workforce like this and to see so many brilliant people leave because they just can't take the abuse anymore.

White House officials wanted to put federal workers ‘in trauma.’ It’s working.

Federal workers describe struggling with panic attacks, depression, suicidal thoughts. “Why doesn’t anyone care?”

www.washingtonpost.com

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Adam Rothman enjoys a good sandwich @adamrothman.bsky.social · May 30

I feel like the "The Rent Is Too Damn High" guy was on to something.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 29

The average rental prices for studio apartments in New York and Miami are two to three times what one person earning the median income in those cities can afford. Here's a look at where else renters will struggle to find budget-friendly studios. nyti.ms/3HuI2E8

A chart titled: "Want to Rent a Studio In New York? You May Need A Roommate." The list of markets where two renters are needed to afford a studio apartment includes New York, Miami and Orlando.

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General Strike Montana @generalstrikemt.bsky.social · May 29

The Rocky Boy Reservation is being directly harmed by this. Folks, this is in OUR STATE. People are going hungry and losing access to critical food resources. Don’t be a ‘savior’ - ask them what they need and do it. We have a collective duty to do so.

www.propublica.org/article/trib...

Trump Pledged to “Make America Healthy Again,” Then Cut a Program Many Tribes Rely on for Healthy Food

The USDA has ended a program that dozens of tribal food banks say has helped them provide fresh, locally produced food that is important to their traditions and cultures.

www.propublica.org

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 29

While this is not exactly what Angela Davis had in mind, it is a valuable question. Canadians are already boycotting U.S. goods. We have an opportunity to dismiss arbitrary divisions of country and build a transnational coalition of solidarity.

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 29

It made me think critically about the current movement in the U.S., of which I am a part of. How can we connect our struggles with those across borders? The first that comes to mind is Canada. Our once strong allies are angry, but so are we. Can we work together, to boycott and fight back?

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 29

One example brought up is the relationship between protestors in Ferguson after the killing of Michael Brown, and the Palestinian activists in the occupied Gaza Strip. Recognizing the tear gas being used against Ferguson protestors, Palestinian activists reached out to share their knowledge.

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 29

Just finished Angela Davis' book, Freedom is a Constant Struggle. The biggest thing I took away was the interconnectedness of our struggles, and in turn our solidarity and liberation movements. 🧵

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 28

Found this interesting article on here. It goes over counterinsurgency tactics used by the police, it seems pertinent to the comments here. No judgement at all, just an interesting read.

roarmag.org/essays/count...

Counterinsurgency: dousing the flames of Minneapolis

As people rise up against police violence and structural racism, what counterinsurgency techniques is the state deploying to attack and undermine the movement?

roarmag.org

Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 28

Folks with the ability to put themselves in these situations… can’t we at least start pulling the masks and sunglasses down so these people can be identified?

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General Strike US @generalstrikeus.bsky.social · May 25

Share this. With EVERYONE.

Successful movements require multiple forms of action. Yes - prepare for a strike. But right now, today, tomorrow, for as long as you can, PRESSURE your reps. There needs to be a wave of dismay about this bill that can’t be ignored.

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 20

But GSUS is decentralized and independent, and are every day people doing the work? I don’t think anything’s gate keeping. My understanding was just that the website was on the flyer but it wasn’t associated, not that the strike shouldn’t happen if not associated w GSUS.

Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 20

They’ve put out reminders that it isn’t being organized by them.

Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 20

I don’t think this is being organized by @generalstrikeus.bsky.social but their website is on there.

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Lucy @advocatealongside.bsky.social · May 20

But not organized by GSUS right? That’s what they’ve said.

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General Strike US @generalstrikeus.bsky.social · May 20

Another reminder for everyone: we are not organizing the General Strike being called for June 6-10. It’s totally fine if you want to participate. We noticed that our website was being put on the flyers, but we as a coalition are not organizing it.

Stay safe!

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General Strike US @generalstrikeus.bsky.social · May 20

Remember: politicians (yes, even democrats) exist within a capitalist system. They legislate at the whims of corporations.

In 2012, Cory Booker’s net worth was $476,000. In 2018, it was $807,000. Today, the estimates are in the millions. These folks are not working class Americans.

Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · May 20

Just a few weeks ago people were pitching Cory Booker as a front runner for the 2028 Dem presidential nomination.

Tonight he was the only Senate Dem to vote to confirm Jared Kushner’s convict dad as ambassador to France.

Sheesh.

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