The hottest Liberation Substack posts right now

Data shows the ideological gap between men and women is not as drastic as it seems.
Blaming male alienation on female liberation overlooks how liberation benefits everyone.
Liberation movements like #MeToo have helped men recognize abuse and find freedom.

St. Patrick's Day was initially a respectful commemoration of the patron saint of Ireland, but it evolved into a secular celebration of Irish culture internationally, with green becoming a key symbol.
Before the 1800s, Ireland's national color was blue, but the rebellion of 1798 against British rule led to green becoming the color of Irish nationalism.
The history of Ireland's struggle for independence teaches the importance of symbols like the color green as declarations of resistance against oppression and commitment to freedom.

Criticism of the view that non-indigenous people in certain countries are enemies
Left's focus should be on supporting feasible movements for change
Radical politics must be realistic and strategic for effectiveness

Questioning the reasons behind rebellion and the need for change in society.
Exploring the connection between morality, anger, and the desire for a better life.
Highlighting how anger can be channeled into a force for progress and liberation.

Freedom is important and requires a deeper understanding beyond what we are taught in the West.
Question the indoctrination about capitalism and the free market that we have grown up with.
Explore the historical context of freedom from the bourgeois revolutions to Marx's work on the subject.

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The term 'mysticism' can be broadly or narrowly defined, leading to confusion.
Different forms of spiritual experiences are undervalued in favor of unitive mysticism.
Egotism, the desire to be special, can obstruct true spiritual growth and transformation.

History and our place in the world do not follow a linear, binary direction.
Understanding dialectical materialism can help make sense of the world and history.
Dialectical materialism is important for determining actions towards liberation.