It Could Happen Here Weekly 176

Apr 5, 2025

Andrew Sage, an expert on Latin American anarchism, delves into Uruguay's anarchist movements, particularly the Federación Anarchista Uruguaya (FAU). He discusses the resurgence of these movements post-dictatorship and their grassroots organizing efforts against neoliberal policies. Sage highlights the principles of Especifismo and the grassroots strategies that shape revolutionary goals. The conversation also reflects on historical alliances, internal divisions, and the broader implications for social struggles in contemporary Uruguay.

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The Invaluable Role of Public Libraries in Communities

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The FAU: Anarchism, Strikes, and Solidarity

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Struggles of the Left: Anarchism and Militarism in Uruguay

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Anarchism and Especifismo in Post-Dictatorship Uruguay

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Dialogue and Diversity in Anarchism

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Exploring Budget Cuts in Critical Healthcare Research

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Funding Cuts and Healthcare Crisis

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Targeting Activism: The ICE Crackdown

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ICE Actions and the Struggle for Free Speech Rights

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Visa Complications and Social Media Scrutiny

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Chilling Effect on Free Speech

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Tariffs, Technology, and Political Theater

02:45:49 • 12min

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Reflections on Leadership Failures and Immigration Realities

02:57:31 • 3min

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Unpacking the Garcia Case and Wisconsin Politics

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Reflections on Revolutions and Leadership Failures

03:15:27 • 5min

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1984

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George Orwell

Published in 1949, '1984' is a cautionary tale by George Orwell that explores the dangers of totalitarianism. The novel is set in a dystopian future where the world is divided into three super-states, with the protagonist Winston Smith living in Oceania, ruled by the mysterious and omnipotent leader Big Brother. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where he rewrites historical records to conform to the Party's ever-changing narrative. He begins an illicit love affair with Julia and starts to rebel against the Party, but they are eventually caught and subjected to brutal torture and indoctrination. The novel highlights themes of government surveillance, manipulation of language and history, and the suppression of individual freedom and independent thought.

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Abel Paz

The Strategy of Especifismo

Juan Carlos Mecoso

Felipe Correa

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.

The Library Funding Cliff
Anarchism In Uruguay feat. Andrew, Pt. 2
RFK Jr. Breaks the Medical System
How ICE Is Targeting Students for Deportation
Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #10

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RFK Jr. Breaks the Medical System

https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/autism/114853

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/28/health/fda-vaccine-peter-marks-resigns/index.html

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/31/trump-administration-hiv-research-grant-cuts

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-to-gut-vaccine-promotion-and-hiv-prevention-office-sources-say/

https://archive.ph/z2Fyx

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1839225/

https://www.axios.com/2025/03/29/rfk-jr-body-shames-west-virginia-governor

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/hhs-taps-anti-vaccine-activist-look-debunked-links-autism-vaccines-sou-rcna198214

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/health/vaccine-grants-cancelled-pediatricians/index.html