Drawing on years of activism, robin-hood-esque derring-do, academic sources, and radical histories Rodrick takes readers on a very human journey disguised as a how-to manual. That is of course not to say that “Starting Somewhere” isn’t packed with information for revolutionists of all levels of experience, because it is. From protest safety, how to have meetings, build community, supply lists, and the importance of saying “no,” the information is timely, accurate, and needed now more than ever.
Finding Beauty Everywhere: The Photography of Aiden McVay
Old Colorado City, Colorado Springs 2021 Unhoused Man, Grand Junction. Aiden's first portrait, 2021. Self-Portrait mid-seizure. “My body is tighter than a yo-yo. The pain is so intense it feels as if I’m on fire. The rumbling in my stomach is like a volcano waiting to explode. The spasms are crumpling up my muscles and … Continue reading Finding Beauty Everywhere: The Photography of Aiden McVay
Swords and Solidarity
"So far, this quest has prompted the donation of four large boxes with more to come. “Mixing Mutual Aid with medieval roleplay is simple.” Nick says as he prepares for next Saturday’s session, “Players are eager to complete quests and perform meaningful good deeds. It only makes sense that we use parts of our game to help out. Despite what many people in our country may believe, we aren’t 'temporarily inconvenienced millionaires.' Most of us are one or two paychecks away from eviction. The unhoused are our people. They are us and we are them, even when we pretend to be someone else.”
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