The real threat of white supremacy is not in rallies but in policy.
-
Show this thread
-
Rallies must be opposed, no doubt. And when hundreds of racists gather you're almost certain to have tragedy.
3 replies 9 retweets 52 likesShow this thread -
Heather Heyer was one person, killed by white supremacist violence. But white supremacist violence scales in the policies we make as a community and as a nation.
1 reply 12 retweets 64 likesShow this thread -
Disrupting a rally will not disrupt those policies. Opposing white supremacy is a multi-faceted effort.
1 reply 10 retweets 56 likesShow this thread -
Millions die as a result of policies that center white wealth. Opposing that is work that has to be done.
1 reply 20 retweets 50 likesShow this thread -
While we need to dismantle systems, often times the most immediate near-term impact is only realizable from inside the systems.
1 reply 5 retweets 29 likesShow this thread -
The challenge is how to change those systems from within without replicating those oppressive structures. I believe it is possible without capitulating to reformist incrementalism.
1 reply 4 retweets 31 likesShow this thread
Anyhow, there's a thought along these lines been running through my mind lately. I'm not ready to manifest it all yet. But we'll see...
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.