Introduction: Reframing the Narrative Around Violence We are often told that violence is inevitableâthat it is part of human nature, a fact of life, or an unavoidable consequence of conflict. But that narrative is not only disempowering, itâs misleading. The truth is this: violence is a choice. It is not hardwired. It is not fated.Continue reading “Violence Is a Choice”
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The Strain of Anarcho-Pacifism I Envision: A New Ethical Strategy for Real-World Change
Introduction: Reclaiming Anarcho-Pacifism for the 21st Century Anarcho-pacifism has long been misunderstood, dismissed, or outright ridiculed. Criticsâboth inside and outside leftist circlesâlabel it naĂŻve, impractical, or utopian. Yet I argue the opposite: that anarcho-pacifism is not only relevant, but essential in todayâs world. But it must evolve. What Iâm proposing is a new strain ofContinue reading “The Strain of Anarcho-Pacifism I Envision: A New Ethical Strategy for Real-World Change”
“Humanitarian Intervention” Is An Oxymoron
There is no such thing as “humanitarian intervention.” It’s an oxymoron, and a blatant one if one were to take the time to ponder it’s meaning, the usage, and the context of the phrase. Interventions of ANY kind are not humanitarian ventures; not in the slightest. Lives are still lost, people get uprooted from theirContinue reading ““Humanitarian Intervention” Is An Oxymoron”