OscailtBroken world, broken people – we need a path to a better futureWe are living in a world that for most people is broken and that has broken most people. It is not a god given world, but one that has been constructed by those in power and that has left most people mired in deprivation. Under COVID-19, this world has sunk to new lows.
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All is not lost though. There has historically been a section within the progressive movement – in different parts of the world and in South Africa – based around forms of radically democratic socialism that has not only tapped into the righteous anger of the working class, but has also sought to create a home and sense of belonging for people based on progressive values and principles such as mutual aid, solidarity and even love. If we want a better world, we need to revive the popularity of the types of politics, ethics, values, principles and practices that formed the essence – at their best – of such movements and update it for the context of the 21st century.2023-07-12T23:17:05+08:00Anarkismoanarkismoeditors@lists.riseup.nethttp://www.anarkismo.net/atomfullposts?story_id=32154http://www.anarkismo.net/graphics/feedlogo.gifInterestinghttp://www.anarkismo.net/article/32154#comment216022023-07-12T23:17:05+08:00KateIt won't be simple to turn this brand of politics back into a force that is supp...It won't be simple to turn this brand of politics back into a force that is supported by the majority of the population. Best choicehttp://www.anarkismo.net/article/32154#comment216502023-07-18T00:49:02+08:00KatelynIt will necessitate a major break from the hierarchical organizational structure...It will necessitate a major break from the hierarchical organizational structures that have come to characterize nation governments, political parties, capitalism, and even the leading trade unions. These structures have become hegemonic. compassionhttp://www.anarkismo.net/article/32154#comment228372024-03-28T07:59:05+08:00KielIt is crucial that we create safe and inclusive spaces where everyone's differen...It is crucial that we create safe and inclusive spaces where everyone's differences are celebrated and respected. A space that is built on the foundation of trust, loyalty, accountability, and mutual respect. We must strive to create a vision of hope and joy, based on equality, tolerance, and compassion, so that we can counter the dangerous narrative of hate that is being propagated by populism and ultra-nationalism. Above all, we need to create a sense of belonging for the diverse working class, where they can feel valued and accepted.<br />
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