You ain't a leftist if you haven’t left yet w/ Mohammed El-Kurd

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Oct 9, 2023

Mohammed El-Kurd, activist and writer, discusses settler colonialism and the Palestinian/Native connection. Topics include recognizing settler colonialism, Palestinian cuisine, the importance of literature in a movement, the complexity of tribal governments, being a leftist, and reflections on the Palestinian struggle.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Recognizing and Understanding Settler Colonialism

04:00 • 28min

Exploring Palestinian Cuisine and Debating Different Styles of Kanafe

32:09 • 5min

The Importance of Literature and Different Roles in a Movement

37:04 • 19min

The Complexity of Tribal Governments and the Palestinian Struggle

55:53 • 20min

The Test of Being a Leftist and Recognizing Contradictions

01:16:16 • 2min

Reflections on the Palestinian Struggle

01:18:41 • 8min