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Radical Compassion Doesn’t Mean Forgiving the Irredeemable

Radical empathy and radical compassion are central to my philosophy, anarcho-compassionism. They call for seeing others fully, understanding their struggles, their fears, their backgrounds, and even the ways they hurt others. They ask us to listen deeply, to hold space for humanity in all its forms, and to recognize that everyone, even oppressors, is shapedContinue reading “Radical Compassion Doesn’t Mean Forgiving the Irredeemable”

Why Calling Nick Fuentes a ‘White Fred Hampton’ Isn’t Just Wrong — It’s Threatening

Frimpong’s video titled “Nick Fuentes: White Fred Hampton. Hear Me Out!” attempts to position Fuentes — a known white nationalist — as analogous to Fred Hampton, the legendary Black Panther and multiracial working‑class organizer. On its face, the move seems provocative — perhaps intentionally so — but on closer inspection it reveals a deeply incoherentContinue reading “Why Calling Nick Fuentes a ‘White Fred Hampton’ Isn’t Just Wrong — It’s Threatening”

Reclaiming Antisemitism: Why Arabs and Jews Must Share the Term, and the Fight

For decades, the word “antisemitism” has been politically and culturally narrowed to mean hatred against Jews alone. This narrow usage, while understandable given the trauma of Jewish history, has also allowed for a weaponization of the term that shields state violence, particularly when committed by Israel or its allies. But the deeper harm lies inContinue reading “Reclaiming Antisemitism: Why Arabs and Jews Must Share the Term, and the Fight”

Why DEI Isn’t Enough: The Limits of Diversity Policies Without Depth

In contemporary institutions—from corporations to universities to nonprofits—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) initiatives are now fixtures of organizational policy. Workshops are held, buzzwords are circulated, diversity statements are posted online. And yet, despite their ubiquity, these programs often feel hollow, ineffective, and disconnected from the very goals they claim toContinue reading “Why DEI Isn’t Enough: The Limits of Diversity Policies Without Depth”