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The Thinking Muslim
US Elections: Why We Must Be Radical - Professor Butch Ware
Nov 1, 2024
Professor Butch Ware, a lifelong activist and educator on empire and colonialism, discusses the urgent need for radical change in U.S. politics. He critiques mainstream political rhetoric while highlighting the Green Party's alignment with social justice, especially for marginalized communities. Ware shares his personal journey of faith's impact on activism, explores anti-imperialism in American foreign policy, and advocates for American Muslims to engage politically outside traditional parties. He calls for unity among oppressed groups to combat systemic injustice.
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- Professor Butch Ware emphasizes that radicalism is essential for Muslims to engage effectively in social justice and political activism.
- The podcast critiques American foreign policy as hypocritical, illustrating how it perpetuates oppression in the Middle East and among Muslim populations.
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