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Solidarity and strategy: the forgotten lessons of truly effective protest

Apr 26, 2024
Astra Taylor and Leah Hunt-Hendrix discuss the power of organizing and solidarity in effective protests. They delve into historical movements, the importance of collective action, and the transformative impact of grassroots organizing. The podcast explores the evolution of disability rights activism and highlights the need for engaged community-driven movements for lasting change.
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Quick takeaways

  • Organizing turns alienation into connection, despair into dedication, and oppression into strength.
  • Well-organized minorities drive societal progress through solidarity and activism, not sheer numbers.

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Challenges of the Power of Wealth: A Modern-Day Aristocracy

The podcast discusses the concentration of extreme wealth in the hands of a minority leading to an oligarchic rule. The World Inequality Report of 2022 revealed that the richest 10% control 52% of income, leaving the poorest half with only 8.5%. This wealth disparity enables the wealthy upper class to dominate politics, establishing a modern aristocracy. Despite numerical superiority, the power lies in organized numbers, as highlighted by historical examples.

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