The Dig Death and Life Under Capitalism w/ Sarah Jaffe
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Aug 16, 2025 Join Sarah Jaffe, an insightful author and columnist, as she delves into her book 'From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire.' She passionately discusses how grief intertwines with capitalism, examining personal losses amidst systemic injustices. Jaffe shares her experience with grief and its political implications, the impact of deindustrialization, and the urgent need for compassionate activism. The conversation highlights the importance of community support in healing and addressing societal challenges, especially post-pandemic.
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Grief Is A Political, Social Condition
- Grief is everywhere yet rarely discussed in political spaces, making it invisible in movements and public life.
- Sarah Jaffe argues processing grief publicly can become a form of collective care and political education.
Personal Stories Fuel Collective Organizing
- Organizing depends on personal stories and emotions as much as strategy and analysis.
- Jaffe rejects the idea that feelings are irrelevant to radical politics and calls for integrating them into strategy.
Create Spaces For Emotion And Strategy
- Build dedicated social spaces adjacent to strategy meetings for emotional processing and support.
- Separate trauma work from tactical planning so meetings can remain strategic and productive.
