This piece has some very interesting thoughts on the word "Indigenous"
“'Indigenous'” and 'settler' are not identities or awards or punishments—they’re labels describing relationships within positionalities of power.“ Essential read, from Daniel Delgado published by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg https://lnkd.in/gQEj7gqV
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, at its core, aims to celebrate and honor the past, present, and futures of Native peoples throughout the US and acknowledges the legacy of colonialism, which has devastated Indigenous communities historically and continues to negatively impact them today. More importantly, however, Indigenous Peoples’ Day moves beyond the narrative of oppression and honors the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of contemporary Native peoples. (Legal Aid offices are closed 10-14-24.) #JusticeForAll Image: Indigenous Peoples Day, Oct. 14, 2024 against a colorful image of Native peoples wearing traditional clothing.
Today marks a significant day for acknowledging the historical injustices indigenous peoples face. As we observe the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation, we recognize the need to confront the painful truths of our past to move forward toward healing and understanding. This day serves as a reminder of the impact on indigenous communities. Today we reflect on the ongoing journey toward reconciliation and honor the resilience and strength of indigenous peoples. As we take this day to pause and reflect, let's recommit ourselves to listening, learning, and amplifying the voices of indigenous communities. To learn more about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation click the link below: https://ow.ly/2boC50Txvfh #NDTR?
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, let's commit to listening to Indigenous voices, learning their histories, and advocating for systemic change. Reconciliation is key to healing and building a just society. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is a leader in this dialogue. Explore their resources here: https://nctr.ca/h
On the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery, learn more about the agency of fugitive enslaved women in the journal article 'Fugitivity and Enslaved Women's Agency in the Age of Revolution' by Karen Cook Bell. You can find this article and other related materials by conducting a search in the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) https://buff.ly/3L7a33B
Justice Alito is obtusely clueless about the beauty of how American values came to be through the checks and balances which the left and right hold up to one another. The United States is a pluralistic melting pot of not only people, but of ideas. Thank God that America is not the same place it was 250 years ago. If it were, we would be left back in the dust by the world's advancing societies. Had cave men been as reactionary as Alito, we would still be living in caves and wearing bear skins. If he has issues with liberal thinkers, then he has issues with Jesus. We need both sides of the coin: liberal changes within conservative guard rails to advance towards our untapped greatness while keeping ourselves in check. This is a way to becoming a more perfect union. The invisible hand of competition keeps a healthy society in a happy medium spot on a spectrum which lies between two extremes. Alito is certainly entitled to his narrow opinion, but unfortunately that opinion sits with him on his highly influential bench which impacts the entire nation. It's people like him (people who just don't get it) that are the unfortunate reason behind the very polarisation which is afflicting American society today.
U.S. Navy Vet, Democrat, Co-founder of Chicago Missing Persons Guild, & Author of Valor Tale (LitRPG series) #VoteDewIII
Justice Samuel Alito spoke candidly about the ideological battle between the left and the right — discussing the difficulty of living “peacefully” with ideological opponents in the face of “fundamental” differences that “can’t be compromised.” He endorsed what his interlocutor described as a necessary fight to “return our country to a place of godliness.” And Alito offered a blunt assessment of how America’s polarization will ultimately be resolved: “One side or the other is going to win.” https://lnkd.in/d2nGMm7w
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What Alito seems to elude to is this battle between right and left ultimately resolving, but how is open ended. How would America do in another Civil War? How would business be impacted? If The Republican candidate (presumable DJT) wins the election in 2024, he has promised on day one to be a dictator going after opponents and deporting 10-20 million people from America. Who are those “people” and who are those “oppontents”? How is that going to impact business, education, healthcare and the economy? Banks don’t like chaos and neither do the markets. So how in God’s name is any of this in our best interest? Whether DJT or the Christian Nationalist movement, either only serves to completely destabilize our Country making it vulnerable to being taken over by Narfarious elements. Whatever Alito’s perception of Godliness, it’s most definitely warped not rooted in particle reality. Covid and DJT’s mishandling of the crisis wiped out not only lives but businesses. Take heed with voting and political decisions. And take heed the companies backing GOP.
U.S. Navy Vet, Democrat, Co-founder of Chicago Missing Persons Guild, & Author of Valor Tale (LitRPG series) #VoteDewIII
Justice Samuel Alito spoke candidly about the ideological battle between the left and the right — discussing the difficulty of living “peacefully” with ideological opponents in the face of “fundamental” differences that “can’t be compromised.” He endorsed what his interlocutor described as a necessary fight to “return our country to a place of godliness.” And Alito offered a blunt assessment of how America’s polarization will ultimately be resolved: “One side or the other is going to win.” https://lnkd.in/d2nGMm7w
This short essay is about how people become re-active victims to the failure of the state and the rich to pursue real freedom and equality....
