Among the "cooler heads" crowd, the coolest heads are completely missing the role of activism and solidarity in change and progress.
It seems like some think there's a conflict between recognizing systemic oppression and not pushing allies away.
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We all have subconscious biases. Asking clarifying questions, active listening, agreement, and amplification adds to The Resistance.
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can confirm.
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I'm not saying people shouldn't empathize (look at my other tweets) but rather that the idea that trump isn't at all 1/
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racist or bigoted in any way and people should wait and see requires a lot of cherry-picking and underestimates the 2/
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important role that solidarity plays in resisting threats to minorities of every stripe. 3/3
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Ah. Yes, by looking at his actions, I would have no hesitation spitting on his shoes. I like the way you count your tweetstorm, btw.
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