It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 205
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Oct 25, 2025 Dana El Kurd, a political analyst on Palestinian affairs, dives deep into Trump’s controversial 20-point plan for Gaza, highlighting its implications for Palestinian autonomy and the troubling lack of accountability. Eric Meza from the Sierra Club shares shocking insights on the proposed border wall near Tecate, revealing significant environmental and cultural consequences. Both guests shed light on grassroots resistance strategies, showcasing the power of community organizing in response to these pressing issues.
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Property Rights Rooted In Violence
- Land ownership concentrated in elites enforces exclusion and extracts rent, causing homelessness and loss of public space.
- Andrew Sage argues property rights arose from violence and are maintained by police and armies to protect landlords.
Postwar Squatting By British Veterans
- After WWII, British veterans squatted thousands of empty homes when housing stock was destroyed and government capacity lagged.
- The state largely tolerated these squats because evicting veterans would have been a PR disaster.
Bangladeshi Squats Won Rehousing
- Bengali immigrants in 1970s London squatted derelict council blocks to house families blocked from official housing.
- Organizers won rehousing after years of direct action despite racist violence.
