Neoliberalism breeds apathy in those who are served well by it. When neoliberals are comfortable in their “normal,” they accept the mistreatment and oppression of others. If you’re on Twitter—especially leftist Twitter—you’ve likely heard the term “neoliberalism” before. This ideology is so pervasive in settler colonial/western European society and politics that it’s almost always left...
Tag: Empire
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From Europe to the United States: Empires in Decline, Fascism on the Rise
Western empires will fall, if not dramatically then in daily dissent by the people that they have devastated. From the United States to Europe, we are witnessing a transnational decline of empire. And with it, we see a return to fascism. The struggle against the white supremacist capitalist patriarchy is a global struggle. In “How...
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How Do We Black Queer Folks Talk About Jussie Smollett?
We were right in our willingness to believe Jussie’s initial account, given the propensity of white violence and the dystopian reality QTBIPOC live in. This morning, Jussie Smollett turned himself in for arrest and was charged by the Chicago PD with filing a false police report. In January, the “Empire” actor and singer allegedly sustained injuries in what he described...
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Fat Activists: Stop Bashing Gabourey Sidibe Over Her Weight-Loss Surgery
When Gabourey Sidibe announced that she had bariatric surgery, a lot of her former supporters threw up their arms and called her a traitor. “Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.” This old saying comes to mind as I watch armchair critics weigh in on Gabourey Sidibe’s recent weight-loss surgery. Can we just let Gabourey Sidibe...