Fernando Tormos-Aponte
@fernandotormos.com
I research social movements, intersectional solidarity, disasters, and environmental, racial, and economic justice at @pittsociology.bsky.social. I lead policy for the @jtalliance.bsky.social. @solverresearchlab.bsky.social director. www.fernandotormos.com
A lot of movements need to adapt to the death of shame, given that shaming was so central to their tactics
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A lot of movements need to adapt to the death of shame, given that shaming was so central to their tactics
Reposted by Fernando Tormos-Aponte
While the choice to award Machado the Nobel Peace Prize is being framed as a kind of girl-boss democracy win, the reality is a bit more complicated.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision to award the Peace Prize to María Corina Machado is the latest honor given to a female democracy campaigner in recent years. Here's what to know.
Machado’s Peace Prize Is Latest Nobel Honor for Female Democracy Campaigners
Women in Iran, Liberia, Yemen and Myanmar have been recognized for their activism, occasionally while they were in prison and faced serious personal risk.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
While the choice to award Machado the Nobel Peace Prize is being framed as a kind of girl-boss democracy win, the reality is a bit more complicated.