Behind the Bastards

It Could Happen Here Weekly 199

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Sep 13, 2025
Guest
Cooper Quinton
Guest
Dana El Kurd
Dana El Kurd, a political science professor and expert on Palestinian politics, discusses the intricate challenges of Palestinian statehood and the implications of international recognition efforts. Cooper Quinton, a malware researcher at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, dives into essential digital hygiene practices, particularly for activists and journalists facing spyware threats. Their insights shed light on pressing issues like community activism, the impact of crime discourse, and the rise of technological surveillance that endangers civil liberties.
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INSIGHT

Crime Is Constructed By Power

  • Crime is a social construct shaped by who has power and who is punished.
  • Prop argues policing doesn't solve scarcity-driven harms and misframes existence as criminality.
ADVICE

Address Material Needs First

  • Treat crime by addressing material needs like food, housing, and jobs.
  • Invest in schools, opportunities, and support instead of just more police in neighborhoods.
ADVICE

Use School-Based Case Management

  • Build school-based case management and trust to prevent youth violence.
  • Use consistent mentors, meals, and conflict-resolution to reduce expulsions and fights.
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