๐ŸŒฑ Shifting Away from Blame & Shame

Part I: Breaking from Societyโ€™s Shame Cycle

Sam Chavez
Sam Chavez

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Last year, we entered the biggest global Election Year in modern history with the macro of how the right-wing was ascendant and connected across the globe. This year, I thought we should start with the micro: ourselves. We also close with a reflection and message on the LA wildfires. Read on for more...

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  • ๐Ÿ“š The Mysterious Case of Disappearing Luigi - ๐Ÿค“ In this 404 Media article, Jason Koebler speaks to the targeting of Luigi Mangione content online. Art, merchandise, and journalism, were all targeted by fake copyright claims.
  • ๐ŸŽฌ Social Media & Government Collusion - ๐Ÿค“ creator, @communalpress was raising money to make CEO playing cards as a fun way to understand the harms of having billionaires in a society. When the NYDP found out, he was targeted by some Big Tech corporations. Time to beef up your cyber security.
  • ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Saying Goodby & Celebrating FTC Chair Lina Kahn - ๐Ÿค“ the Biden Administration didn't uplift Lina Kahn enough for regular folks to recognize the amazing good she has done to combat corporate influence and greed. From banning junk fees to going after Tech giants, she is the person that Zuck, Musk, & Bezos are most afraid of!
  • ๐Ÿช Support Trans Girl Scouts! - Erin Reed shared a list of some amazing kids who are excited to sell Girl Scouts this year. Consider supporting and getting your cookies from these trans and non-binary kids!

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Shifting Away from Blame & Shame

Part I: Breaking from Societyโ€™s Shame Cycle (See Parts I, II, III)

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