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“Patriarchal Terrorism” – The Same Old Tricks: Reflections from the Gaslit Nation Podcast Episode, “FURY”
@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @CmderWaterford This editorial by @andreachalupa & talk by @sarahkendzior, both of @gaslitnation, describes the “patriarchal terrorism” we are witnessing from lens of #TexasAbortionBan. Join Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”
Big Money, Big Lies
@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @chrdonald A @NewYorker article by @JaneMayerNYer traces the dark money working to undermine democracy & disenfranchise millions of voters. Dystopia is well-funded! Join Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”
“Seek and Ye Shall Find”: On Avoiding Cults
@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @offredtweets Fair Game by @LeahRemini & @MikeRinder is good way to learn how cults operate. @ejodom & @GlennonDoyle offer philosophy that may help #AvoidCults. Join Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”
A Place for Everyone / No Place for Anyone
@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @AmandaBrugel Only about 100 years old, large holding facilities are becoming more popular, writes @trillingual in @gdnlongread and like the Red Center in @HandmaidsOnHulu, they are not places anyone wants to be. Let’s discuss this trend Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, on “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”
Video of Paxton Smith’s Speech
@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG Audio version of @TexasQBElite (Paxton Smith), a HS grad in Dallas, TX, who spoke up recently for abortion rights, by @NPR. Join Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”
Dreaming of Justice for Trump: Homicide, Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity
@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG A congressional panel in Brazil is planning to charge its president with homicide, genocide and crimes against humanity, says @jacknicas of @nytimes. When will Americans follow suit? #ChargeTrump Join Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”
Freedom and Connection: On Fannie Lou Hamer and The Handmaid’s Tale
@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG @madkbrew #FannieLouHamer’s ideas on freedom & connection are discussed by @JamilSmith & @KeishaBlain for @voxdotcom. These ideas are seen in @HandmaidsOnHulu. Join Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”
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In Defense of Black Migrants: Haitians at Del Rio
@ASoulAFire @JaniceOCG Civil rights groups press for change in U.S. policy toward Black migrants reports @esullivannyt of @nytimes, but I wonder if country can be saved from itself. Join Thursdays, 8 pm ET, from 1/13/22, “If America Fails?: The Coming Tyranny.”
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