This interview with Zainab Amadahy was conducted by carla bergman and Nick Montgomery for Joyful Militancy in January of 2016. For this email interview we (Nick and carla) sent a ‘preamble’ outlining some of the ideas behind our book project, and then included a series of questions based on Amadahy’s other writings (especially Wielding the …
Care is at the heart: an interview with Marina Sitrin
This interview was completed in early 2016 as part of the research for Joyful Militancy. We (carla and Nick) sent Marina Sitrin a ‘preamble’ outlining some of the ideas behind the book, and then included a couple questions based on Sitrin's other writings (especially Horizontalidad -- published in English as Horizontalism -- and Everyday Revolutions). As time went on …
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Friendship is a root of freedom
To become what we need to each other, and to find power in friendship, is to become dangerous. --anonymous [1] I have a circle of friends and family with whom I am radically vulnerable and trust deeply – we call it coevolution through friendship. --adrienne maree brown [2] These are not just words; they are clues and …
Pacific Standard Review
How Leftist Activists Can Avoid Burnout Under Trump A new book offers an alternative to the kinds of "rigid radicalism" that tend to wear you out by Elizabeth King Dec 8, 2017 "The book is arranged around a series of complex questions, such as: "What makes radical spaces and movements feel transformative and creative, rather …
Happiness is bullshit
Happiness is not joy. Under capitalism, happiness is a duty and unhappiness is a disorder. Companies increasingly sell happy experiences instead of products: happiness is a relaxing vacation on the beach, an intense night at the bar, a satisfying drink on a hot day, or contented retirement. As workers, we are expected to find happiness …
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