Activism
We stand in defiance. We reject theocracy, oligarchy, and logracy. We reject patriarchy and the revision of history to serve the powerful. We reject detention without due process. We reject techno-nationalism and techno-feudalism. We reject surveillance capitalism, misinformation, and the commodification of our lives. We reject deportations and the criminalization of poverty. We recognize that
Activism
Genuine change and resistance cannot be bought or sold. True revolutions are driven by ideals and actions, not by profit motives. The revolution will be driven by genuine action and the pursuit of social change for its own sake, rather than for financial or commercial gain. The revolution will not be commodified and sold to consumers. The
Culture
It wasn’t just large, liberal cities but the heart of Trump country that formed the base of last Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. Together with his underwhelming military parade, they’re a warning of the softness of his support. Trump’s win, though more emphatic than 2016, was anemic in the scope of history. He had failed to
Corpocracy
A Governing system where all the important decisions of government are made to suit the interests and values the wealthiest and most powerful Americans and the corporations they own.
Capitalism
The American Dream — promising democracy and opportunity —often masks a labyrinth of imperial violence, covert operations, and brutal exploitation that keeps the system ticking along.
Democracy
One of the many myths drilled into Americans’ minds from a young age is the noble, enlightened ideals of the Founding Fathers. Ask any schoolchild why the US Constitution was written, and they’re likely to rattle off any number of platitudes and cliches. They might say “to defend our freedom” or “to protect democracy.” In