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The Anti-American Psychological Association

Unsafe Science • 134 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Psychology Critical Theory Social justice Civil Rights
  1. The APA has shifted towards Critical Social Justice, moving away from traditional social justice principles.
  2. Critical Theory aims to dismantle western society through attacking societal components like education, media, and religion.
  3. Psychological practice should focus on individual dignity and value, rejecting radical political ideologies that deny universal humanity.

Thoughts on DEI

Logos • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Diversity Inclusion Policy Workplace Social justice
  1. Diversity is important because it brings different perspectives that can lead to better solutions and helps companies find talented individuals from various backgrounds.
  2. However, diversity can also create challenges, like communication issues and making it harder to reach agreement among team members.
  3. To improve diversity, companies should focus on hiring more entry-level candidates. This helps bring in a wider variety of talents right from the start, despite potential downsides like lower average pay for minority groups.

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steigan.no • 6 implied HN points • 17 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political issues Government actions Public Health International relations Social justice
  1. Pfizer's own documents reveal that the COVID mRNA vaccine was not effective at stopping COVID-19, contrary to what was claimed at first. It suggests that those vaccinated can still experience multiple infections.
  2. BRICS nations are accumulating gold to challenge the Western financial system, indicating a shift toward a new world economic order, while Western investors are beginning to see gold's value too late.
  3. The U.S. faces deep-rooted issues such as economic inequality, political polarization, and diminishing trust in institutions. These challenges could weaken the nation's stability and its position as a global leader.

We are all very ignorant about every aspect of abuse

Sex and the State • 13 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Gender Issues Social justice Mental health Media influence
  1. Many people don't understand abuse very well. This ignorance leads to feelings of shame and can make it harder for victims to speak out.
  2. There's a common assumption that victims of sexual assault are women and perpetrators are men, which can limit our understanding of who can be affected by abuse.
  3. Blaming victims is dangerous and often comes from a place of fear. It's important to support victims instead of shaming them.

How Would Booker T. Washington View Civil Rights and Social Justice?

Journal of Free Black Thought • 49 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Social justice Discrimination Government
  1. Booker T. Washington advocated for black self-sufficiency and economic empowerment.
  2. Washington believed in achieving progress through internal growth and skill rather than external forces like government intervention.
  3. Washington's principles on self-reliance and autonomy contrast with the modern social justice movement's emphasis on victimhood and political support.
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Rev. King's Other Dream: Ending Economic Injustice

Humanities in Revolt • 79 implied HN points • 01 Jun 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social justice Economic Justice Activism Inequality Civil Rights
  1. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed in ending economic injustice through political-structural transformation, not just traditional charity efforts.
  2. King saw racism, militarism, and extreme materialism in the economic system as interconnected injustices requiring social transformation and a change in values.
  3. The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival aims to continue King's vision by demanding federal and state action to address poverty and economic inequality.

A Raceless Gospel for Ex-Colored People

Journal of Free Black Thought • 40 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Theology Christianity Identity Social justice Belief
  1. Racelessness is about moving closer to each other and embracing a kin-dom beyond race.
  2. Race was created for colonialism's sake and we should aim for racelessness as a form of decolonization.
  3. Rejecting race-based identities, promoting self-discovery beyond societal expectations, and striving for a world free from white supremacy are crucial.

Annotated Essay: What MLK’s “Beyond Vietnam” Speech Can Teach Us About Supporting Palestine In An Election Year

JoeWrote • 23 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social justice Foreign Policy Civil Rights Movement
  1. Dr. King's choice to speak out against injustices even at the risk of backlash can guide us in making tough decisions in current times.
  2. Criticism of foreign policies can be interconnected with domestic issues, as seen through King's analysis of the Vietnam War and its impact on anti-poverty programs.
  3. It's crucial to prioritize universal justice and values over political alliances, as staying silent on important matters can betray the core principles of movements.

The Whitewashing of MLK

JoeWrote • 27 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Social justice Systemic Issues Activism
  1. The depiction of MLK in America has been whitewashed into a moderate figure, hiding the true radical nature of his activism.
  2. Dr. King's advocacy for nonviolent protest does not mean he rejected more radical approaches like those of Malcolm X; this misrepresentation perpetuates a racist narrative.
  3. The legacy of Dr. King involves not just fighting for civil rights legislation, but also challenging systemic economic injustices, emphasizing the need for continued work in both racial and economic justice.

Fostering Free Expression in Higher Education

Natural Selections • 4 implied HN points • 10 Dec 24
🚌 Education Free speech Higher education Academic Freedom Social justice Civic engagement
  1. Universities should adopt the Chicago Principles, which support free speech and allow everyone to express themselves without fear of backlash. This helps create a safer space for open discussion.
  2. Administrators and faculty should encourage respectful disagreement and avoid ruling with fear. They should treat students as partners in learning, allowing for mistakes and corrections.
  3. Students should embrace diverse ideas and experiences, rather than seek comfort in familiar beliefs. Engaging with different perspectives helps broaden understanding and growth.

Social Justice in the Digital Age

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Social justice Digital Age Human Rights Social movements
  1. Social justice movements are growing in the digital age, and while they can be damaging, they are ultimately good for democracy and societal evolution.
  2. Communication technologies like social media have empowered social groups to gather, organize, and coordinate more effectively, even in authoritarian regimes.
  3. Despite the current turmoil and conflicts, the rise of various social justice movements is a normal part of human evolution towards more egalitarian societies, with digital technologies playing a key role in amplifying voices for equality and rights.

We launched a coalition to lower out-of-pocket costs and help end medical bankruptcies

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 59 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare Reform Social justice Public Health
  1. A new coalition called Lower Out-of-Pockets NOW aims to reduce the high costs people pay out-of-pocket for medical care. This is to help stop families from going into debt because of medical bills.
  2. High out-of-pocket costs are a big reason why many people in the U.S. face bankruptcy, even if they have health insurance. Many are skipping necessary treatments or medications because they can't afford them.
  3. The coalition wants Congress to prioritize insurance reforms to lower these costs, especially for Medicare beneficiaries and those with low incomes or chronic conditions.

History Extra for October 30, 2024

Letters from an American • 1 implied HN point • 01 Nov 24
💾 History Civil Rights Social justice U.S. History Economic History
  1. On February 1, 1968, two sanitation workers in Memphis tragically died due to a malfunction in their garbage truck.
  2. This event sparked outrage among the 1300 Black sanitation workers, leading them to take action for better working conditions.
  3. Their struggle highlighted the need for labor rights and social justice during a critical moment in history.

We all deserve to be rich

Klement on Investing • 1 implied HN point • 21 Feb 25
💰 Finance Wealth Taxation Income Economics Social justice
  1. Rich people often believe they deserve their wealth and should pay less taxes, while poor people think wealthy individuals should pay more. This shows a big difference in attitudes based on personal wealth.
  2. When people become wealthy through effort, they feel they earned it and support lower taxes. Surprisingly, even those who get rich by luck, like winning a lottery, also argue for lower taxes on their wealth.
  3. After people become wealthy, they often stop considering ideas about sharing wealth or paying higher taxes. They tend to seek out information that supports their own views, ignoring arguments for helping those less fortunate.

Social Justice Discourse Notwithstanding, Universities Run on Disposable Scholars

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 59 implied HN points • 01 May 20
🚌 Education Higher Ed Job Market Social justice Inequality
  1. Universities rely on overproducing PhD candidates to cover undesirable teaching tasks, which leads to exploitation of contingent faculty.
  2. There is a lack of job opportunities for recent PhD graduates, creating a pool of desperate academics reliant on low pay and unstable positions.
  3. Reducing PhD admissions could improve placement rates and bargaining power for academics, but would require faculty to teach more basic courses and do additional work themselves.

What Will the Future of the Church Look Like?

DruGroup • 19 implied HN points • 17 Aug 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Diversity Social justice
  1. The future church will focus on making disciples, helping people grow in their faith. This shift is important after many years of just listening to sermons.
  2. Diversity will be key, bringing in more voices and perspectives from different backgrounds. This aims to reflect the real community we live in.
  3. Digital engagement will grow, with churches using online platforms for more than just streaming services. This includes building relationships in online spaces, like the gaming community.

Norman Garrick on the Past, Present, and Future of Transportation

Exasperated Infrastructures • 7 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Transportation Urban planning Sustainability Social justice Infrastructure
  1. Norman Garrick highlights the need for cities that prioritize people on foot over vehicles going at high speeds.
  2. He discusses the challenges of car dependency, especially in countries like Jamaica, and emphasizes the importance of transit, bike, and pedestrian planning.
  3. Garrick advocates for creating car-light cities that are free from the dangers, noise, pollution, and costs associated with cars, focusing on designing for people's quality of life and low-carbon urban environments.

Beyond Gay Birds: The Enchanting Worldview of Queer Ecology

As If We Were Staying • 1 implied HN point • 25 Jun 24
🎭️ Culture Ecology Social justice Environmental Studies Cultural critique
  1. Queer Ecology goes beyond just finding queer behavior in animals. It challenges our views on nature and encourages us to see connections and interdependence in all living things.
  2. This field of study highlights how our understanding of ecology has often been limited by narrow cultural perspectives. By considering diverse viewpoints, we can uncover a fuller picture of our natural world.
  3. It invites us to rethink our relationship with nature, moving from a stance of fear or indifference to one of wonder and respect. We can learn so much more when we appreciate the intelligence and connections present in non-human life.

Rabbit Holes 🕳 #33

Creative Destruction • 5 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🎭️ Culture Food Work Maps Climate Social justice
  1. Irritation can be a useful tool for reflection and insight, even if it feels annoying and inadequate.
  2. Quantitative aesthetics, focusing on numbers and stats, can overlook important aspects of life and inquiry.
  3. The decline in food diversity due to mass scaling and globalization poses risks to our food systems and resilience.

What COVID-19 Reveals About the Professional Managerial Class

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 19 implied HN points • 01 Apr 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social justice Labor Rights Economic Inequality Policy response Political Dynamics
  1. The professional-managerial class heavily relies on low-paid workers for their comfort and convenience, often overlooking the harsh conditions these workers face.
  2. Urban elites benefit from and perpetuate inequality through their reliance on vulnerable and desperate people to fulfill their needs, such as domestic workers, delivery drivers, and sex workers.
  3. Individuals have the power to challenge inequality by examining their own behaviors and relationships with 'disposable labor,' inspiring change in their communities and beyond.

COVID Still Makes Everybody a Little Bit Crazy

Freddie deBoer • 1 HN point • 13 Mar 24
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Policy Social justice Epidemiology
  1. COVID has caused varying degrees of anxiety and extreme reactions in people, leading to polarized beliefs and behaviors.
  2. There are different extreme perspectives on COVID from both right-leaning skeptics and left-leaning individuals, each with their own set of beliefs and theories.
  3. There is a need to balance the accommodation of vulnerable populations like the immunocompromised with making sound public health decisions based on evidence and prevalence.

The Orwellian Hypocrisy of Modern Online Job Apps

Synystron Synlogica • 2 HN points • 01 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Online Privacy Discrimination Civil Rights Social justice
  1. Be cautious about providing personal information on online job applications because you can't be sure how it will be used.
  2. Data shared on job applications can be stored and potentially used against you, so think twice before sharing.
  3. Giving false information on a job application can lead to consequences, even potentially being fired.

Wealth distribution and feedback loops

Space chimp life • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Wealth Distribution Economic Theory Tax policy Social justice Incentives
  1. Wealth distribution behaves like a feedback loop, where the rich can continue to get richer without sufficient checks. This happens when there's less competition or enforcement against hoarding wealth.
  2. Currently, wealth is distributed in an exponential way, meaning a few people have a lot while most have very little. This leads to an unstable system that might keep expanding the income gap.
  3. To fix the growing wealth gap, we need to introduce ways to balance the system, like better policies or incentives, to help distribute resources more fairly.

More on ending state marriage...

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 11 Aug 10
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Civil Rights Political theory Legal Reform Social justice
  1. Human relationships exist independently of the government. People should have the freedom to form relationships without worrying about government approval or judgment.
  2. Government benefits for marriage create unfair advantages and discriminate against those in different kinds of relationships. Ending these benefits would promote true equality for all types of partnerships.
  3. Instead of extending marriage benefits to more relationships, it's better to eliminate all government involvement in marriage. This would treat all intimate relationships the same and remove favoritism.

More on decoupling marriage and the state

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 10 Aug 10
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Libertarianism Civil Rights Social justice Government Role
  1. The main issue with marriage inequality is not about love or tradition, but about access to government benefits. Only married couples get certain perks, which creates inequality between straight and gay couples.
  2. Marriage shouldn't rely on government recognition or benefits. It's a private agreement between people, and the government should not dictate the terms of it or monopolize marriage contracts.
  3. Removing state involvement in marriage allows for more freedom. People can create their own agreements without the pressure of government rules, and this change could also support a broader acceptance of different kinds of relationships.

On Clarence Thomas, White Liberals and Acceptable Racism

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jul 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race Abortion Identity politics Social justice Racism
  1. Racism from any group, even if perceived as progressive, is never acceptable. It's crucial to recognize and address racism within all communities.
  2. Clarence Thomas' views are influenced by his mistrust of white liberals and his alignment with black nationalism. His perspective sheds light on the complexities of race relations in the U.S.
  3. Advocates for social justice should be honest about their motivations and avoid using supposed altruism as an excuse for racist behavior. It's important to advocate for important causes without resorting to discrimination.

The Role of Unions in the Digital Age

The Digital Anthropologist • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 23
💼 Business Labor Technology Politics Social justice Digital
  1. Unions have a long history but today represent less than 10% of workers in developed nations, facing challenges adapting to the digital age.
  2. Unions need to evolve by increasing their understanding of digital technologies, exploring opportunities in cryptocurrency and blockchain, and addressing issues related to data privacy and technology bias.
  3. There is a growing urgency for unions to adapt to societal changes driven by advancements in technology, or they may face further decline and be replaced by new systems.

Stand Up

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health COVID-19 Self-awareness Social justice Therapy
  1. DC Mayor Bowser's lifting of the stay-at-home order doesn't mean freedom from the pandemic; the risks of COVID-19 remain significant and unchanged.
  2. White privilege should be acknowledged and used to actively support racial justice by voting, talking, and listening to others' experiences.
  3. Self-awareness involves facing uncomfortable truths, recognizing blind spots, and constantly learning to grow and better understand oneself and others.

It's my birthday today. :)

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jun 20
🎭️ Culture Art Literature Community Social justice Personal Reflection
  1. It's a birthday celebration, and there's a reflection on the past month, which was mixed with both chaos and joy. Honoring a birthday can be a time to think about personal growth and community.
  2. Launching a book during tough times has been challenging. There's a recognition that promoting work can be hard when the world is focused on other urgent issues.
  3. Building a community feels like a big gift. Taking a break in July and August is a chance to recharge before continuing to support writers and share ideas in September.

Forging Ahead Without Sliding Back

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jun 20
🎭️ Culture Social justice Community Engagement
  1. The upcoming workshop will focus on building and using online platforms for good and will be recorded for later access.
  2. A recent discussion highlighted the importance of addressing anti-Blackness and shared various resources for non-Black individuals to educate themselves.
  3. Self-care during social change is crucial, and there are resources available to help people rest and recover while advocating for justice.

Find a Way to Fight Today

The Fairest Writer • 0 implied HN points • 31 May 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social justice Protests Civil Rights Activism Community Organizing
  1. It's important to take action against injustice, especially for marginalized communities. Sometimes writing isn't enough, and we need to participate in protests.
  2. If you can't join protests, there are other ways to help, like donating to organizations that support protesters.
  3. Working together can help create a safer environment where everyone can be in public without fear.

The Ministry Of Propaganda [Journalists Are Not Your Friends]

The Drug Users Bible • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jun 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Ethics Drug policy Public awareness Social justice
  1. Many journalists today are more focused on following the agenda set by their paymasters instead of reporting the truth. This can lead to misleading stories, especially about drugs.
  2. Education is key in reporting on drugs. Journalists should provide accurate information on drug safety and avoid using stigmatizing language.
  3. It's important for readers to be skeptical of mainstream media about drug issues. Journalists often have a narrative to follow that's not always trustworthy.

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Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Medicine Social justice
  1. Today is #BlackoutTuesday in solidarity with the Black community to make space for their voices.
  2. It is important for doctors to listen and be allies with their patients.
  3. The health of patients is influenced by social and emotional determinants.

‘Karen’ is a Democrat

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 0 implied HN points • 29 May 20
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Race Class Ideology Social justice
  1. White liberals often circulate videos of misbehaving whites without considering class or ideology alignment, which is essential for understanding such incidents.
  2. Progressive whites and elites tend to view state intervention favorably and rely more on authorities to resolve conflicts, while conservatives prefer direct confrontation.
  3. Research shows that whites who denounce racism may still act in ways that favor other whites, influenced by moral credentialing, which can perpetuate systemic inequality.

College, Inequality and African Americans: Change and Continuity

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Inequality Race Social justice Higher education
  1. Historically, African Americans faced exclusion from higher education, even after legal changes, resulting in lower college attendance rates and disparities in graduation rates and debt compared to white peers
  2. Affirmative action measures have primarily benefited elite individuals from marginalized groups, rather than significantly increasing social mobility for a broader range of minorities
  3. Institutions of higher learning have incorporated racial inclusion measures that do not address underlying inequalities, leading to a 'conspiracy of silence' that avoids confronting systemic issues of racialized inequality

Securitization Discourse, Social Justice Discourse

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics National Security Civil Rights Social justice Political Discourse
  1. Securitization rhetoric attempts to turn non-security issues into matters of national security by framing them as threats to safety and security.
  2. Politicians often use the politics of fear, such as securitization, to win support by promising safety measures, but this can be damaging to democracy.
  3. Media outlets tend to reinforce politicians' preferred security framing, contributing to the perpetuation of securitization narratives and fear-mongering.