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Following the science to the grave

¡Do Not Panic! • 1022 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Activism
  1. Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent around the world, a glimpse into the future of climate change.
  2. Countries heavily reliant on tourism and agriculture are facing economic turmoil due to extreme heat and climate change.
  3. The scientific community can be influenced by capitalist interests, leading to dangerous consequences like downplaying climate change risks.

I Am a Small Part of the Reason Why the Transgender Rights Movement Went Flying off the Rails

I Might Be Wrong • 12 implied HN points • 20 Feb 26
🎭️ Culture Activism
  1. Public support for transgender rights — especially allowing people to use bathrooms that match their gender — has dropped sharply in recent years, showing a clear backlash.
  2. Messaging and tone from media and activists matter a lot; mockery, threats, or poorly judged rhetoric can age badly and push people away.
  3. Small choices in how the movement is presented can have big, lasting effects, so honest reflection and a course correction are needed to rebuild support.

To NYT’s Peter Baker, Acknowledging Trans People’s Existence Is “Activism,” Openly Advocating for Perpetual U.S. Occupation of Afghanistan Isn’t

The Column • 963 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. The definition of 'activism' can vary depending on the political stance.
  2. Elite reporters struggle to define the line between journalism and activism, relying on a vague 'vibe' instead of clear principles.
  3. Despite claiming impartiality, some journalists display clear ideological bias in their reporting.

Fathoms

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1220 implied HN points • 30 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. The world is overwhelmed with issues like war, pollution, and corporate greed. Many people feel trapped in a cycle of distraction instead of addressing these problems.
  2. There is an underlying peace and wisdom beneath all the chaos and madness. It encourages people to seek deeper understanding and stillness in their lives.
  3. Facing the uncomfortable truths about the world is essential. It's important to move beyond denial and confront the realities we often ignore.

Um, I think we all just won

The Crucial Years • 3816 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Activism
  1. Biden's decision to halt the biggest fossil fuel expansion on earth is a major win in standing up to the fossil fuel industry.
  2. Exporting natural gas can raise prices for American consumers, and Biden's stance could help in reducing inflation.
  3. The decision is seen as both brave and strategic, aiming to gain support from young climate-conscious voters and addressing concerns about future impacts on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Confessions of a former hippy

Everything is Light • 471 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Activism
  1. The hippy movement holds beliefs about environmental damage, overpopulation, living without technology, and anti-capitalism.
  2. The author realized that the hippy movement was judgmental and intolerant, despite promoting peace and love.
  3. Leaving the hippy community allowed the author to develop and vocalize their own thoughts outside of the movement's restricted ideologies.

If I Can’t Dance to It, It’s Not My Revolution

Deep Fix • 943 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Activism
  1. Be mindful of the news media consumption as it can lead to addictive and negative thinking patterns.
  2. Progressive politics can sometimes push individuals into a victim identity, causing feelings of depression and shame.
  3. Consider moving away from psychology-centered discourse and towards more inspiring, poetic, and collective movements in progressive politics.

The Transcult: II

Not On Your Team, But Always Fair • 943 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Activism
  1. Feminism and academic feminism played a major role in rejecting evolution, a key component for the Transcult.
  2. The Transcult leverages historical treatment of homosexuals to push its agenda and can be monetized as a 'consumerist civil rights' cause.
  3. The Transcult's emergence is a mix of social contagion, intense sexualization, and a contradictory relationship with feminism.

15 things I consumed this week

Maybe Baby • 1600 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. It's important to read quality journalism to understand lessons from recent elections, rather than relying on social media.
  2. Supporting organizations like the Women's Emergency Network can make a difference in helping women access necessary healthcare, especially during tough times.
  3. Finding joy in small moments, like a child's birthday celebration, can provide a much-needed morale boost amid challenging news.

Held Hostage-the undoing of an American city

Disaffected Newsletter • 1039 implied HN points • 03 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. The episode discusses the decline of representative democracy in Burlington, Vermont. The city council meeting was filled with chaos, showing a troubling trend in how discussions are held.
  2. There was intense pressure and outbursts from activists during the meeting, which can threaten the democratic process. It's important to pay attention to how community discussions are taking shape.
  3. The reaction of local politicians to align with radical voices raises concerns about their motivations and the future of governance. It's crucial for citizens to stand up and be aware of these issues before they escalate.

Climate superpowers

The Crucial Years • 1036 implied HN points • 21 Feb 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Activism
  1. One way to inspire others for climate action is through music. Antonique Smith's new version of 'Love Song to the Earth' aims to unite people and inspire hope.
  2. Jessie Diggins uses her platform as a champion skier to advocate for climate change awareness. She believes athletes can lead conversations about protecting the planet.
  3. Connecting climate change to everyday lives is crucial. People need to understand how pollution affects their health and environment, especially in communities of color.

A round up of New Zealand’s year of gender ideology in 2023.

A B’Old Woman • 559 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. New Zealand started a group to support women's sports, aiming to protect them from policies that allow men identifying as women to compete against women.
  2. There has been a lot of public pushback against gender ideology policies, particularly related to women's spaces and rights, with many New Zealanders expressing their concerns.
  3. A new political party focused on women's rights was formed, indicating a growing movement among women who feel unheard and want to advocate for their needs in society.

Friday Funnies: Antifa / Anti Ice

Who is Robert Malone • 41 implied HN points • 16 Jan 26
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. A BBC documentary on Persia is presented as a strong, family-friendly primer on Iran's history, with the early episodes praised and the final episode described as more 'woke'.
  2. Using terms like "people who menstruate" and avoiding clear sex-based language is criticized as erasing women and confusing medical discussions about pregnancy and reproductive care.
  3. If exercising a claimed right requires others to provide unpaid human labor, it is argued that this becomes slavery, so rights should not obligate free work from other people.

The Last Active Manager

Net Interest • 28 implied HN points • 23 Jan 26
💰 Finance Activism
  1. A concentrated, long-term owner approach focused on companies with strong barriers to entry and often irreplaceable physical assets produced record returns. He also commits a lot of his own capital and works closely with management to realize value.
  2. Most active managers fail to beat indexes, and the growth of cheap passive investing is changing market structure in ways that make life harder for active funds.
  3. His model looks very different from typical hedge funds—small team, few shorts, and activism as a tool—and shows that selective, patient, high-conviction investing can still outperform.

Disaffected, Episode 153: Jan 6, 2024

Disaffected Newsletter • 519 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. A Harvard president resigned due to plagiarism, which connects to larger racial issues in America from the last several decades.
  2. Activists are bringing Drag Queen Story Hour to rural areas in Vermont, aiming to reach children in conservative communities.
  3. A discussion on the signs and behaviors of someone with Borderline Personality Disorder is highlighted through a text conversation example.

New York’s Vigil for That Terrorist—What’s His Name?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 969 implied HN points • 24 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. A vigil was held in New York for Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed recently. Many attendees did not know much about him.
  2. The event included flowers, flags, and candles, with a suggestion for people to wear masks. It highlighted a lack of understanding about who Nasrallah was.
  3. This gathering was organized by college groups supporting Palestine, showcasing their connection to current events in the region.

She Fled Repression in Hong Kong. Will the UK Betray Her?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 380 implied HN points • 31 Jul 25
🌍 World Politics Activism
  1. Chloe Cheung, a Hong Kong activist, lives in fear in London because her government has placed a bounty on her for speaking out. She constantly looks over her shoulder and varies her routes to avoid being found.
  2. The UK government is considering extradition deals that could let Hong Kong target political activists in the UK. This raises concerns about whether the UK will protect those fleeing repression.
  3. There is a tension between national interests and protecting human rights. Some British officials argue that extraditing criminals is important for justice, but it may put activists at risk.

Aaron Bushnell Burned Himself Alive To Make You Turn Your Eyes To Gaza

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 3096 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Activism
  1. Aaron Bushnell's action of self-immolation aimed to draw attention to the situation in Gaza and shake people out of their distracted state.
  2. The sounds in the video of the self-immolation, like his screams and the reactions around him, were impactful in conveying the gravity of the incident.
  3. The response to Bushnell's act highlights the efforts of some to manipulate the narrative and distract from the message he sought to convey about the plight of Gaza.

Reader Question – Weight Loss Industry Big Think Part 1

Weight and Healthcare • 639 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Activism
  1. The weight loss industry is a for-profit industry that profits by labeling higher-weight individuals as diseased, creating harmful messaging and interventions.
  2. The industry has successfully infiltrated healthcare systems, promoting the idea that being in a higher-weight body is a lifelong, chronic disease.
  3. Industry tactics include promoting weight loss drugs as lifelong solutions, perpetuating weight stigma under the guise of helping higher-weight individuals, and making hundreds of billions of dollars through exploitative practices.

Lots of Twitter Files and Nowhere to Go

Yasha Levine • 825 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. The Twitter Files provide valuable information about the Silicon Valley-Security State relationship.
  2. Information alone does not lead to political change; strong political organization is necessary.
  3. Revelations like Edward Snowden's leaks may inform, but ultimately lead to political cynicism without concrete action.

Most important episode of Disaffected yet

Disaffected Newsletter • 779 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. A man in Burlington, Vermont is being prosecuted for putting up stickers that share his views on gender identity. The stickers express beliefs like 'No one was born into the wrong body.'
  2. The city is taking action against him while ignoring other stickers that promote violence against people who disagree with transgender views.
  3. The episode aims to highlight the differences in how authorities respond to various forms of expression related to this topic.

This is Cluster B on Substack

Disaffected Newsletter • 1578 implied HN points • 20 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. Some people use their past trauma to gain sympathy and make accusations against others. This can sometimes be manipulative, as they may not show the whole story.
  2. There's a group of people who want strict moderation of online speech, but platforms like Substack don’t follow those same rules as Twitter does.
  3. When some individuals who are used to getting their way face pushback for the first time, it can be surprising and almost entertaining for others to witness.

Smuggling hormones to Irish youth

Corinna Cohn • 805 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🌍 World Politics Activism
  1. TENI and GenderGP worked together to subvert the Irish healthcare system
  2. GenderGP has a history of legal issues and improper practices in providing cross-sex hormones
  3. Parents in Ireland should be vigilant about groups like GenderGP and TENI influencing healthcare decisions

I Highly Recommend Adam Jentleson’s Critique Of Adam Jentleson

Singal-Minded • 1326 implied HN points • 17 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. Democrats need to focus on building a strong voting base to make a comeback in elections. They should aim for clear and ambitious electoral goals, like winning a large number of electoral votes.
  2. Interest groups can sometimes hurt the Democrats by pushing narrow agendas. Democrats should find a balance between supporting important causes and appealing to a wider audience.
  3. Political opinions and strategies can change over time. As the political landscape shifts, some politicians may backtrack on their earlier views to stay relevant, which can be frustrating for those who held steadfast positions.

Canadian Patriot Podcast with Randy Hillier: The Un-constitutionality of Emergencies Act

Matt Ehret's Insights • 412 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. Former MP Randy Hillier discusses the unconstitutionality of the Emergencies Act in a recent Canadian Patriot Podcast.
  2. The Federal Court ruling on Jan 26 declared the Trudeau-Freeland Emergencies Act as unconstitutional, impacting Canadians and sparking discussions on a COVID crimes inquiry.
  3. Resources provided for becoming an informed organizer on related topics like history, documentaries, and critical analysis.

Are US progressives playing into Trump’s hands?

Writing from London • 393 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. The US progressive movement is not fully embracing an anti-fascist strategy in response to Trump's tactics.
  2. There is a lack of unity and compromise among Democrats, with concerns about the candidate choices and their approach to attracting moderate Republicans.
  3. The article warns that failure to adopt a more inclusive approach may have negative consequences in the upcoming elections.

How to ‘Make Your Campus Palestinian’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1242 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. College students are learning how to organize protests against Israeli officials on campus. They practice making plans and strategies for these demonstrations.
  2. Some students believe it's important to include Jewish groups like Jewish Voice for Peace in their protests. They think this will help prevent any accusations of antisemitism.
  3. The atmosphere at these gatherings is quite competitive, with students divided into teams to come up with the best protest ideas. This shows their strong commitment to their cause.

What The Detransitioner Clementine Breen’s Gender “Therapy” Looked Like

Singal-Minded • 1083 implied HN points • 28 Dec 24
🏥 Health Politics Activism
  1. Clementine Breen, a UCLA student, is suing her doctor for care she received during her transition. She feels that the treatments led her to regret her decisions.
  2. Breen's therapy involved close connections between her therapist and the medical staff, which raises concerns about impartiality. This makes it important to have independent support in such sensitive situations.
  3. There were signs that Breen's gender identity questions came about due to recent family trauma, suggesting that therapists should explore underlying issues before making treatment decisions.

The Problem of the "New Elite"

Paroxysms • 798 implied HN points • 19 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Activism
  1. The term "elite" carries multiple and complex connotations, reflecting a historical evolution from positive to negative associations.
  2. New elites are often misunderstood and oversimplified, leading to challenges in addressing the broader issues they represent.
  3. The new elite class navigates complex dynamics of power, ethics, and cultural influence, reshaping corporate and institutional landscapes in response to societal demands.

The case for fewer fucks and kicking kindness to the kerb.

A B’Old Woman • 359 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Activism
  1. It's okay to care less about many things in life. Focus on what really matters to you instead.
  2. Being overly kind can sometimes backfire, especially for women. It's important to balance kindness with self-care.
  3. Growing older can give you a clearer perspective on what's worth your energy and attention. Embrace the freedom that comes with it.

A Profound Act Of Sincerity

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2659 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Activism
  1. The self-immolation of Aaron Bushnell was a profound act of sincerity that shocked society.
  2. This act highlighted the lack of authenticity in a world filled with artificiality and pretense.
  3. Aaron Bushnell's sacrifice awakened a sense of awareness and inspired many to reevaluate their perspectives on global issues and personal sincerity.

Are You a Terrorist?

Nonzero Newsletter • 338 implied HN points • 29 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism
  1. The definition of terrorism is broadening and can include various groups and actions. This can cause confusion and legal trouble for everyday people.
  2. Recent policies have categorized things like drug cartels as terrorist organizations, which means buyers could unknowingly be supporting terrorism and face serious legal consequences.
  3. It's important to stay informed about these definitions and implications, as they can affect personal choices and legal standing in everyday life.