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I Am Not Going to Try and Sell a Painting

The False Consensus Effect • 39 implied HN points • 14 May 21
🎨 Art & Illustration Painting Artistic expression Social Commentary Activism Personal Reflection
  1. Art is not for sale as a commodity; it should continue beyond the sale and be a process that the buyer engages in.
  2. Consider boycotting products that support causes you do not agree with, like Sabra hummus supporting Israeli military bosses.
  3. Engage in practical actions, like supporting political candidates aligned with your values, to address issues you are passionate about, such as challenging Apartheid.

Abby Orler: Investigating the Instagram Infographic Industrial Complex

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Design Media Critique Activism Consumer behavior
  1. During the surge of infographic media on platforms like Instagram after George Floyd's murder, questions arose about credibility, design origin, and content impact.
  2. Critiques of Instagram Infographics include oversimplification, spreading misinformation, and a shift towards performative activism.
  3. Designers should reevaluate their role in social justice, focusing on accountability within the realm of infographic creation and content dissemination.
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Letter from CPAC

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 7 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Events Political Ideology Activism Leaders Media
  1. The fight for clean elections in Maine faced opposition from Democrats, revealing tensions and motivations within the political landscape.
  2. Attending CPAC provided insights into a vibrant and positive atmosphere, with a mix of fashion, personalities, and discussions about freedom and truth.
  3. Meeting various influential figures at CPAC highlighted a sense of historical importance and a gathering of individuals who cherish freedom, transcending political boundaries.

Your Support Saved Lives in 2024

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 1 implied HN point • 31 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Integrity Activism Legislation Public Health Media influence
  1. Support from readers helped fund important activism work, impacting democracy and freedom. It's crucial for readers to engage in actions that support these causes.
  2. The publication revealed significant victories in election integrity, including new voting laws in various states. This work is essential to ensure fair elections and protect democracy.
  3. DailyClout has created valuable resources and networks that empower citizens to stay informed and involved. Tools like LegiSector help people track important legislation easily.

VSRF LIVE TONIGHT: Episode 158 - The Asian Vax Battle

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 02 Jan 25
🏥 Health Politics Medical freedom Vaccines Activism Public Health Patient rights
  1. Tonight's live show will talk about medical freedom issues in Asia, focusing on activism in Singapore. It's important to stay informed about how people fight for their rights in different places.
  2. Guests will share personal stories about struggles they faced after COVID-19 vaccinations. Hearing these experiences helps us understand the real impact of medical decisions on individuals.
  3. Supporting organizations that advocate for health freedoms is crucial. Donations help keep these discussions going and promote awareness about medical rights.

How to equitably resolve the Black Lives Matter funding scandal using Ethereum: a lesson for future movements.

Activist Futurism • 19 implied HN points • 08 Mar 21
🔮 Crypto Funding Blockchain Ethereum Activism
  1. Imagine a movement token whose value increases with the perceived social impact of the movement, a new way to fund protests.
  2. Activists in the Black Lives Matter movement are demanding equitable distribution of funds after a significant amount was revealed to have been amassed by the foundation.
  3. A potential solution to the funding scandal is presented using Ethereum and a new funding model that rewards early movement builders and aims to fairly distribute resources among a movement's participants.

Free online webinar and a peace seminar

Charles Eisenstein • 2 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Webinar Activism
  1. Charles Eisenstein is hosting a free online webinar through Humanity's Team, focusing on moving from the old story to a new one.
  2. He will also launch a new program called The Turning of the Age, including 'State of the World' reports.
  3. Eisenstein will participate in a panel discussion on peace titled 'Peace! An outcry of life' with other notable activists.

Giving Back to the Earth

Save Our Happy Place • 3 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Food Waste Activism Community
  1. Composting reduces waste sent to landfills and cuts methane emissions, improving soil health and conserving water.
  2. To start composting, check for nearby composting sites or community programs, or make your own compost at home.
  3. Advocate for municipal composting infrastructure to save costs and cut landfill waste by lobbying city council members.

Cloud fortress

Metal Machine Music by Ben Tarnoff • 19 implied HN points • 15 Nov 19
🕹 Technology Platforms Privacy Surveillance Activism Data
  1. The expanding definition of 'platforms' in tech can have significant implications, shaping responsibilities and liabilities of tech companies.
  2. The use of platforms in law enforcement can impact accountability, public trust, and insulation from criticism and legal action.
  3. Historical instances of groups like CLODO attacking computer centers highlight concerns over surveillance, control, and societal impacts of computerization.

Regime Change Edition

As Ever • 5 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics War Activism History Culture Literature
  1. The author reflects on the war and regime change twenty years ago, highlighting the thrills and consequences of vicarious excitement and activism.
  2. The author discusses the importance of staying true to beliefs, even if not fully informed, and the complexities of being wrong for the right reasons.
  3. The author shares insights on the lessons learned from the Iraq war, emphasizing the nuances of governance, individual responsibility, and the impact of making the right decisions.

AT LAST! American Voters' Alliance and DailyClout -- with Phill Kline and Me as Authors -- Launch a Dream Clean Elections Model Bill! Just in Time for 2024

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 2 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Legislation Voters Transparency Activism
  1. The Clean Elections Model Bill aims to solve major issues in the election process.
  2. The bill emphasizes the importance of paper ballots and transparent voting processes.
  3. Citizens are encouraged to take action by downloading and sharing the bill with their state representatives.

A Genealogy of the "Great Awokening"

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 19
🎭️ Culture History Activism Education Academia Social Issues
  1. Many concepts and approaches in today's discourse about institutions of higher learning are not new, but have deep historical roots, often pre-dating recent controversies.
  2. Elite schools have played a significant role in shaping and promoting these ideas, setting trends that other institutions tend to follow.
  3. The institutionalization of social justice movements involved a deliberate, decentralized, and multi-faceted approach, including targeting education schools to influence primary and secondary education.

Nguyễn Anh Tuấn

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 04 Feb 16
🌍 World Politics Activism Human Rights Vietnam
  1. Nguyễn Anh Tuấn is a young Vietnamese leader known for his courage, knowledge, and experience in advocating for freedom, democracy, and human rights in Vietnam.
  2. Tuấn has chosen to fight for democracy and freedom in Vietnam instead of joining the Communist Party, traveling to over twenty countries to work towards human rights and civil society development.
  3. Support for individuals like Nguyễn Anh Tuấn is crucial for driving societal change, but it requires critical evaluation of their actions and beliefs, as true freedom involves personal activism and not relying solely on leaders.

‘That's Extremely Dehumanizing’: Biden Bleeds Support in Michigan Over Israel

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Foreign Policy Government Activism
  1. President Biden is losing support in Michigan due to his alignment with Israel's far-right government.
  2. Michigan's Arab-American community feels dehumanized by the focus on Palestinian lives only in the context of polls.
  3. People in Michigan, including Arab voters, want to see more empathy and action from the Biden administration to prevent child deaths in Gaza.

We Need a New World Order via the Internalization of This Israeli-Biden-Europe Genocidal War in Palestine

WritersPostNetworkBlog Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Israeli-Palestinian Conflict International relations Human Rights Activism Foreign Policy
  1. Arab nations are called upon to enter the war and rescue Palestinians from American bombings.
  2. People of conscience worldwide should take action to stop the slaughtering of civilians in Palestine.
  3. Organize protests, sit-ins, strikes, and other forms of descent to force corporations to stop supporting mass killings in Palestine.

The Gears of the Machine

The Golden Notebooks • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Books Activism Biographies Art Poetry
  1. Comparison across different regimes and movements helps us understand the world better.
  2. Nonfiction works like Schulman's ACT-UP oral history and Royko's biography of Daley focus on collective stories and illuminate social structures.
  3. Writing collectively about people without becoming abstract requires forms like collective biographies and oral histories.

The Perversion of the Law According to Frédéric Bastiat

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 22
📖 Philosophy Ethics Justice Law Rights Activism
  1. Laws should protect people's rights, not promote injustice or inequality. Bastiat warned against the misuse of laws by those in power.
  2. Today, governments still misuse laws to suppress freedoms, protect corporate interests, and justify corruption. It is essential to be aware of these issues and take action.
  3. To combat the perversion of the law, it is crucial to educate ourselves on our rights, hold leaders accountable, and speak out against injustice. Equality under the law should be a shared goal.

Fight to Repair Weekly: Week of October 31, 2022

Fight to Repair • 0 implied HN points • 03 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Right-to-repair Legislation Activism Environment Antitrust
  1. All eyes are on New York Governor Kathy Hochul as the Digital Fair Repair Act awaits her signature, passing overwhelmingly in the Legislature.
  2. Albany's Times Union urges Governor Hochul to sign the right to repair bill despite lobbying efforts from special interests.
  3. Farmers face barriers to repair equipment due to restrictions on accessing repair tools, as highlighted in an opinion piece supporting the right to repair.

Rest in Peace, Mr. Sakamoto.

The Intersection • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🎶 Music Musicians Influence Legacy Tribute Activism
  1. Rei Inamoto was deeply inspired by Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto from a young age, influencing his career path and aspirations.
  2. Sakamoto's music, activism for nature conservation, and anti-nuclear advocacy had a profound impact on individuals worldwide.
  3. Personal connections and interactions with role models can leave a lasting impression and provide valuable inspiration.