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29 May, 201718 April, 2017

Resistance: Memorial Day

A German military cemetery.
Posted in politics by s.e. smith

The civilian left is often abstracted from the military, a trend that comes at a high cost for serious conversations about military policy.

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22 May, 201712 April, 2017

Resistance: Pragmatism

The Washington Monument
Posted in politics by s.e. smith

Politics may have a rhetoric of idealism, but it has a reality of pragmatism. Settling into that will make the coming years more bearable, and productive.

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15 May, 201724 March, 2017

Resistance: Go for those who can’t

A protester carrying a mixed Roman/Braille sign that reads WE'RE BEING SHAFTED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
Posted in politics by s.e. smith

Many people can’t engage in political actions, for a variety of reasons. Instead of leaving them out, include them by representing their interests.

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8 May, 201721 March, 2017

Resistance: Back away from that petition

People gathering to sign a petition.
Posted in politics by s.e. smith

People always seem to be gathering signatures for some petition or another. Before you sign, think carefully.

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2 May, 201713 March, 2017

Resistance: Thank people for their work

A thank you cake.
Posted in politics by s.e. smith

If someone is doing something you appreciate and enjoy, take a moment to thank them for their hard work.

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24 April, 20177 March, 2017

Resistance: Disability is everywhere

Icons on a bathroom stall indicating that it is accessible and can be used for changing babies as well.
Posted in disability, politics by s.e. smith

If your revolution doesn’t include explicit discussion of disability, it’s missing something.

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17 April, 201723 February, 2017

Resistance: Listen to those in the know

A diagram of hearing trumpets.
Posted in politics by s.e. smith

Tons of people have ample experience in navigating government and social activism. Take advantage of their knowledge!

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10 April, 201722 February, 2017

Resistance: Settle in for the slog

Protesters reminding people that Donald Trump lost the election.
Posted in politics by s.e. smith

For those used to instant results, the coming years are going to require a challenging paradigm shift in their thinking, and actions.

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24 January, 201722 December, 2016

Just say no to performative activism

A Muslim woman talking on the phone.
Posted in social justice by s.e. smith

The divide between performative and substantive activism is critically important right now. Don’t be on the wrong side of it.

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8 October, 20128 October, 2012

Resistance for Sale: Turning Anger Into Capital

Posted in politics by s.e. smith

My father and I had a long conversation recently about the similarities and differences between our generations, both of whom were heavily involved in protest movements, albeit in different ways. And both of whom failed in some ways while succeeding in others. One thing both of us noted was a sort of easy distractibility in […]

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