Revolutionary Subjectivity and True Love

In a world where deeply entrenched ideologies and conservative ways of thinking have solidified mechanisms of social control, the most revolutionary life might not even appear political. To pretend we are still politicized subjects is to miss the point. In our era, a truly revolutionary life might not engage in what is traditionally seen as radical politics, agitation, or organizing. These practices, with their ideologies of self-sacrifice, discipline, instrumental calculation, and personal profit, are functions of contemporary bureaucratic capitalism. Instead, a revolutionary life might commit to creating a new subjectivity that fractures the inert base of contemporary depoliticization, making political … Continue reading Revolutionary Subjectivity and True Love

Living is a political act …

In the shadow of conflict, where the tumult of war echoes through the annals of history, there lies a stark reminder of our collective failure to converse, to compromise, to connect. “War exists where politic does not work…” you muse, and in this somber reflection, there is an acknowledgment of the breakdown of dialogue, the collapse of the very structures meant to safeguard us from the abyss of strife. The realm of politics is indeed predicated on the existence of opposites, a dynamic interplay of divergent views and ideologies. Yet, it is in the crucible of these differences that the art of … Continue reading Living is a political act …

The mediatic illiterate

In a world where information flows ceaselessly, the mediatic illiterate stands as a perplexing figure, a paradox in the realm of communication. Consuming news and media with an unquenchable thirst, he absorbs narratives without a hint of skepticism, embracing them as gospel truth. His words echo the voices of pundits and anchors, his thoughts mere reflections of the opinions he ingests. Detached from the intricacies of political discourse, he shuns involvement in the very events that shape his reality, harboring a disdain for the nuances of governance. Yet, paradoxically, he immerses himself in the digital realm, wielding social networks as … Continue reading The mediatic illiterate

“I feel ugly”

As a black woman, I have had many conversations with white women who seek to empathize with my experiences of racism by drawing parallels to their own struggles with beauty standards. One of the most common statements I hear is, “I feel ugly too.” While I understand that everyone has their own insecurities and struggles, this statement falls short in truly understanding the depth of what it means to be black in a racist society. When a white woman tells me she “feels ugly too,” she is attempting to equate her experiences of beauty standards with the systemic racism and … Continue reading “I feel ugly”

The truth that many don’t want to see; a daily struggle for everyone who fights for justice

The advocacy for the Palestinian cause is a deeply challenging and often disheartening endeavor. The struggle to bring attention to the plight of the Palestinian people can feel like an exercise in futility, as if one is speaking into an empty void. Despite the overwhelming evidence of suffering, including videos, photographs, and firsthand testimonies, the status quo remains unchanged. Palestinians are forced to continually prove the severity of their circumstances, to document their misery and horror, in the hope of eliciting assistance and support from the international community. The burden placed on Palestinians to validate the gravity of their apocalyptic … Continue reading The truth that many don’t want to see; a daily struggle for everyone who fights for justice