List: Letters to Liberals and the Left | Curated by Tim Wise

Dec 27, 2024
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Letters to Liberals and the LeftThese are my essays that in some way critique liberal, progressive, and/or left individuals, analysis, activism or movement strategy. Though I'm on and of the left, it is important to offer constructive critique to ourselves and our own, and these are pieces where I've tried to do that
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In Defense of Doxing NazisWith a new DOJ likely to ignore right-wing terror, citizens will have to use every tool to stop fascists, including this one
Dec 27, 2024
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ZORA
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Critiquing Israel and Zionism Without Indifference to the Pain of October 7Multiple things can be true at the same time, and it’s important to say so
Oct 29, 2023
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Oct 29, 2023
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ZORA
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Don’t Boycott Tennessee — Support the Communities Under AttackThere are amazing people here fighting for justice. Come visit, connect with them, and make a difference
Apr 8, 2023
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Apr 8, 2023
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Sorry, Restorative Justice Doesn’t Work With FascistsWith apologies to my compatriots on the left, for some folks, only prison will do
Jan 9, 2023
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Jan 9, 2023
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Your Whining About Cancel Culture Rings Hollow — Here’s WhyThose who oppose social stigma for offensive behavior rarely offer alternatives, because they really don’t mind the bigotry
Jan 8, 2023
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Jan 8, 2023
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AfroSapiophile
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A Simple Thought Experiment Can Tell if Black Lives Really Matter to YouAt the very least it can demonstrate how racism shapes our perception of human worth
Jan 5, 2023
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After Colorado Springs, Speak No More of ProgressJustice and acceptance are never finally won. Freedom is a constant struggle — pick a side.
Nov 23, 2022
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Nov 23, 2022
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Momentum
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Fleeing Twitter — The “Twexodus” — is About White Liberal FragilityBlack Twitter isn’t running from Elon and the trolls he inspires. They’re staying and fighting. Here’s why it matters
Nov 5, 2022
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Trying to Change Trump Supporters is a Waste of TimeEven though some are likely reachable, there are better uses of our energy than trying to convert MAGA nation
Aug 30, 2022
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Merrick Garland isn’t J. Edgar Hoover and Trump isn’t Fred HamptonThe history of the FBI and the Justice Department doesn’t mean they’re always the bad guys
Aug 15, 2022
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Aug 15, 2022
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AfroSapiophile
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Protesting at the Homes of Judges is Totally Justified (and Absurd)Sure they deserve it, but that’s not the point. The question is, what theory of change makes this a smart tactic?
Jul 26, 2022
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An Injustice!
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“Positive Vibes Only” is the Maddening Mantra of the Self-CenteredYour hippie bullshit, repackaged as self-care, isn’t helpful to anyone except T-shirt salespeople and those already in power
Jul 15, 2022
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Jul 15, 2022
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Why the Right is Winning (and What the Left Must Learn)Yes, they have structural advantages, but they’re also better at politics than we are
Jul 8, 2022
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An Injustice!
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America’s Death Cult Must Be Crushed, Not Compromised WithIf your “freedom” costs the lives of school children, you’re paying too much. It’s time to defeat gun culture and its defenders
May 29, 2022
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May 29, 2022
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Hey, Teachers — Stop Backing Down to Right-Wing BulliesIf you’re willing to quit rather than be censored, you should be willing to speak the truth and get fired
May 26, 2022
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Elon Musk’s Vision for Twitter Should Scare the Hell Out of YouAn unmoderated free-for-all is an invitation to bullies, bigots, and trolls that will further toxify social discourse
Apr 16, 2022
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No, More Guns in the NYC Subway Wouldn’t Have HelpedWe need to have a serious discussion about the nation’s mental health crisis
Apr 13, 2022
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Apr 13, 2022
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And the Oscar for Worst Take on the Will Smith Slap Goes To……every jackass who thinks discussing celebrity drama or pop culture is stupid because war/climate/fascism
Apr 3, 2022
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Morality Will Never Be the Key to White Anti-RacismCritical Race Theory is correct — only interest convergence can prompt widespread solidarity. And that’s OK
Mar 25, 2022
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Mar 25, 2022
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Joe Rogan’s Apology May be Sincere, But That’s Not the PointThe issue is what kind of privilege allows us to not think (or care) about the impact of our words and actions
Feb 7, 2022
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