Dean Spade

Beatrice chats with Dean Spade, a law professor and activist known for their work on social justice and mutual aid. They dive into the state's inadequate responses to crises like climate change and COVID-19, advocating for grassroots movements as essential alternatives. The discussion critiques traditional political solutions and emphasizes the urgency of addressing systemic injustice, urging communities to empower themselves through collective action. Spade’s insights challenge listeners to rethink their approach to crises and political engagement.

Dean Spade, an organizer, activist, and writer, discusses the transformative power of connection in combating societal disconnection. He emphasizes how genuine relationships can foster mutual aid and resilience, especially in times of crisis. Spade introduces ideas from his book, 'Love in a F*cked-Up World,' advocating for relationships grounded in desire and community support. The conversation also touches on the importance of navigating grief together, building consent, and redefining masculinity to create a more inclusive society.

On today's episode, writer and activist Dean Spade (He\Him) joins us for a conversation all about liberating our relationships from patriarchal and capitalist understandings of connection. Together we talk about building community outside of the nuclear model, choosing to be uncomfortable in order to live more, and feeling powerless to jealousy.  RELATIONSHIP ANARCHY RESEARCH : ⁠https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/relationshipanarchy⁠ If you enjoyed today's podcast, then please subscribe, leave a review, or share this podcast with a friend! And if you want to connect deeper with the Modern Anarchy Family, then join the movement by becoming a part of the conscious objectors patreon. Your support is what powers this work and the larger societal change we are creating! Let's continue to challenge our assumptions and grow together. Join the community here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=54121384 50% of all patreon pledges will be used to support the National Network of Abortion Funds: https://abortionfunds.org/ Intro and Outro Song: Wild Wild Woman by Your Smith Modern Anarchy Community: Instagram Facebook Patreon Dean Spade's Community Website Instagram Resources to Learn More: Fireweed Collective Dismantling the Romance Myth Falling In Love Hits The Brain Like Cocaine Does The Brain Looks The Same When We're In Love Or High On Cocaine What is the Relationship Escalator? Loneliness at epidemic levels in America Angela Davis likens abolishing the prison system to end of slavery Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma and Consensual Nonmonogamy Between monogamy and polyamory Relationship anarchy could be about so much more than the freedom to fuck Of relationship anarchy, accessibility and sitting shiva— Part 1: The anarchism of “relationship anarchy

Dean Spade, a writer and trans activist, shares insights from his book, discussing how relationships shape social movements. He emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness and how societal issues like patriarchy affect collaboration in activism. Spade critiques traditional notions of independence, promoting interdependence and community care, especially during the pandemic. He introduces 'ideological promiscuity' as a means to foster diverse relationships that fuel personal and collective growth, urging listeners to nurture connections in challenging times.

Dean Spade, trans activist, and Margaret discuss how mutual aid helps communities prepare for disasters, reevaluating political strategies, engagement through preparedness events, mutual aid as an entry point into activism, and exploring speculative fiction and climate themes in literature.