Tag: Solidarity
Who speaks for Iran?—and from where?
Nazanin Shahrokni rethinks the meaning of transnational solidarity, understood as a political intervention stretched across an uneven and unequal geopolitical landscape. What does it mean to speak for “the Iranian People?”
There Are No Ceasefires on Stolen Land
Tithi Bhattacharya challenges recent criticisms of the Palestinian solidarity movement from Eric Blanc, Bashir Abu-Manneh, and Hoda Mitwally, arguing that our movement need not embrace Liberal Zionism.
Rethinking the Syrian Revolution
Robert Francis challenges the exclusive geopolitical focus fueling skepticism on the Western left towards the Syrian Revolution, arguing for an anti-imperialism built on solidarity.
Zionism, or Racism with(out) Borders
Rawan Abdelbaki and Rana Sukarieh argue that Zionism is a project of bordering that is both materially embedded in, and helps proliferate, global racial capitalism.
¡Ningún Ser Humano Es Ilegal! Resistiendo los Ataques Contra los Migrantes de Trump
Frente al resurgimiento del Trumpismo, un organizador de Vermont que lucha por los derechos de la comunidad migrante nos recuerda que la verdadera justicia nace de la solidaridad y la organización desde abajo.
Bodily Autonomy for All
Keegan O’Brien interviews the Gender Liberation Movement’s Eliel Cruz about fighting for queer liberation in the face of rightwing antitrans scapegoating.
Joint Statement by Independent Labor Organizations in Iran
Spectre statement regarding recent attacks on Iran followed by the Joint Statement by Independent Labor Organizations in Iran
What Everyone on the Left Should Know about Taiwan (at the Minimum)
Ralf Ruckus gives a historical primer for leftists interested in a critique of Taiwan’s capitalism and the nationalist claims coming from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Defend the LAnd
Maga Miranda argues that the current anti-ICE protests are a righteous resistance to defend the sovereignty and soul of Los Angeles as a sanctuary city.
Palestine Solidarity Encampment Diary
Katie Fustich translates the diary of Yuka, a Tokyo University student and member of their Palestine solidarity encampment’s steering committee.