It’s time for part two of our conversation. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the second half of a new resource binder called “So is this Actually an Abolitionist Proposal or Strategy?: A collection of resources to aid in evaluation and reflection” by Interrupting Criminalization, Project NIA, and Critical Resistance,[…]
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Episode 72: Abolitionist or nah?
Our learning and unlearning work on abolition and abolitionist organizing continues in this two-episode series. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the first half of a new resource binder called “So is this Actually an Abolitionist Proposal or Strategy?: A collection of resources to aid in evaluation and reflection” by[…]
Episode 71: Jane: creating safety and care in a world that won’t
In the pre-Roe v. Wade era, a group of women risked their lives to support other women in need of abortions and reproductive healthcare. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the documentary “The Janes”, which tells the story of a Chicago-based organization that provided safe, affordable, illegal abortions and counseling[…]
Episode 70: Abortion is health care
Abortion and reproductive rights are fundamental human rights. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss various articles, including The Washington Post Editorial Board’s “The Supreme Court’s radical abortion ruling begins a dangerous new era” and Gwen Snyder’s “The Sinister Connection Between Abortion Rights, White Supremacy, and Covid” in Jezebel, and what[…]
Episode 70 Media
Want to join the conversation with us about the Supreme Court’s recent overturning of Roe v. Wade and its implications? Check out the articles we discuss in episode 70 below. The Supreme Court’s radical abortion ruling begins a dangerous new era The Sinister Connection Between Abortion Rights, White Supremacy, and[…]
Episode 69: Abolish the Electoral College
The Electoral College is a flawed and vulnerable institution that played a dangerous role in what took place at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss an article by Kate Shaw in The Atlantic called “The Other Cause of January 6th”, and what[…]
Episode 68: Prison Industrial Complex 101: A Curriculum
Our learning and unlearning work about the prison industrial complex continues. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the Chicago Prison Industrial Complex Teaching Collective’s “Prison Industrial Complex 101 Curriculum”, which consists of a zine and workshop guide designed to engage and educate folks about the impact of the prison industrial[…]
Episode 67: The NRA’s Price of Freedom
Gun violence and the power and influence of the National Rifle Association (NRA) are troublesome and dangerous challenges facing our country. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the documentary “The Price of Freedom”, which examines the gun violence epidemic in America and the role that the NRA has played in[…]
Episode 66: We’re still learning from Frederick Douglass
There’s so much to learn from Frederick Douglass. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the documentary “Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches”, which showcases the life, words, and legacy of one of the country’s most famous anti-slavery activists, and what we learn from Frederick Douglass’ story, speeches, and work that can[…]
Episode 65: Abolish the School to Prison Nexus
The importance of having safe, thriving, and transformative schools requires that we actively work to end the school-to-prison pipeline. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss an Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education journal article by Erica R. Meiners called “Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline/Building Abolition Futures”, and what this[…]