The hottest Online Activism Substack posts right now

Reading the work of postcolonial intellectual giants Fanon and Césaire is crucial in understanding the flaws of activists falling into the trap of undermining others in the struggle for freedom.
Online activists can perpetuate a 'divide and conquer' scenario by attacking their own comrades, pushing forward the colonial objective on digital platforms.
Césaire's message from 'Discourse on Colonialism' emphasizes the importance of not dehumanizing the colonizer in efforts for liberation, as it plays into the colonial project and harms the movement.

Left-wing chatrooms can influence beliefs through repetition of ideas and memes.
Online political spaces on both the right and left can engage in personal attacks and cancel culture.
Validation and power dynamics play a significant role in social media interactions.

An appreciation for Gawker as a platform for writers to freely express themselves to a wide audience
Understanding how movements spread through social media networks like Twitter and Facebook
Insight into the reasons behind the addictive nature of gay hook-up apps

Funny or Die is getting into politics by creating videos for serious causes.
Brands are eager for social media attention and might go to extremes, like stealing user photos.
Personal essays like "It happened to me" are worth reading, shedding light on different perspectives.

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Internet users' attention is fleeting, with online trends rising and disappearing quickly, posing challenges for sustained activism.
Attention bubbles cover diverse topics but share ephemerality, reaching peaks rapidly but crashing equally fast.
Activism relying on online engagement faces challenges of sustainability and real-world impact, emphasizing the need for cohesive, collaborative efforts offline.

Louis Rossmann is a significant figure in the right to repair movement with over 1.5 million YouTube subscribers. He sheds light on how manufacturers create challenges in repairing devices independently.
Louis Rossmann is actively advocating for the right to repair and has initiated efforts like a GoFundMe campaign to make right to repair laws.
Louis Rossmann emphasizes the importance of pushing for the right to repair to combat manufacturers' monopolies on parts and services.

Google Translate has become more accurate and useful in global communication, especially in conflict situations.
Efforts like Squad3o3 aim to combat propaganda by sending messages to random Russians, using tools and Google Translate.
Although Google Translate has improved, it still has flaws in communicating important or complex information in various languages.