Thank you for this post. When hopelessness is a form of oppression fabricated and promoted by those in power, choosing hope is a radical act of resistance and rebellion
Folks might also find this post useful…
I Refuse to Be Traumatized by People Like Trump
Sometimes the most strategic move is defiantly protecting your own attention.
I do so appreciate being a part of this community. As you mentioned, hope is fundamental to our wellbeing and we can pass it along to others by being it. Have a lovely and safe trip. 🙏
I did battle on Fb with the Tea Party when it showed up are realized that facts, logic, rational thought... critical thinking skills... just plain REALITY didn't move the dial enough to waste my time, but... it doesn't mean that minds CAN'T be changed!
We are in close proximity to the purveyors of suffering, especially the suffering caused by abuse of power. There are many lessons and deep wisdom from communities that have been struck by abuse of power in American history. Love, compassion, joy, self-care, education, and hope are indeed powerful weapons of resistance and liberation. Thank you for being on it for so long. The whole world has benefitted from your scholarship and warmth. I feel the current battle is Autocrat vs Immigrant.
MOSF 20.7: Americans May Disagree on Policy – But Trump is Pathology and Pro Wrestling Gone Way Bad – East Wind ezine
many thanks for this encouragement, Professor Ben-Ghiat
Thank you for this post. When hopelessness is a form of oppression fabricated and promoted by those in power, choosing hope is a radical act of resistance and rebellion
Folks might also find this post useful…
I Refuse to Be Traumatized by People Like Trump
Sometimes the most strategic move is defiantly protecting your own attention.
https://paultshattuck.substack.com/p/i-refuse-to-be-traumatized-by-people
I’ve often thought that removing the at
Make sure you don’t have any JD Vance memes on your phone, Ruth! 😌
I do so appreciate being a part of this community. As you mentioned, hope is fundamental to our wellbeing and we can pass it along to others by being it. Have a lovely and safe trip. 🙏
Wishing you a safe & wonder-full week in Scandinavia.
Thanks for all you do ~
You’re a ray of sunshine, intelligence, Grace, and hope in such turbulent times.
Enjoy !!
Have fun and be safe.
Emily Dickinson quote:
"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul"
Safe travels and may you have fun and wonderful experiences.
This gave me a bit of hope this morning... https://substack.com/@letsgetintoit2025/note/c-134554352?r=cldwv&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action
I did battle on Fb with the Tea Party when it showed up are realized that facts, logic, rational thought... critical thinking skills... just plain REALITY didn't move the dial enough to waste my time, but... it doesn't mean that minds CAN'T be changed!
We are in close proximity to the purveyors of suffering, especially the suffering caused by abuse of power. There are many lessons and deep wisdom from communities that have been struck by abuse of power in American history. Love, compassion, joy, self-care, education, and hope are indeed powerful weapons of resistance and liberation. Thank you for being on it for so long. The whole world has benefitted from your scholarship and warmth. I feel the current battle is Autocrat vs Immigrant.
MOSF 20.7: Americans May Disagree on Policy – But Trump is Pathology and Pro Wrestling Gone Way Bad – East Wind ezine
https://eastwindezine.com/mosf-20-7-americans-may-disagree-on-policy-but-trump-is-pathology-and-pro-wrestling-gone-way-bad/
Statement on Cognitive Concerns in the 2024 Presidential Election by Mental Health Experts https://eastwindezine.com/statement-on-cognitive-concerns-in-the-2024-presidential-election-by-mental-health-experts/
Birthright Citizenship: The Psychology of Exclusion and Fear | Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pacific-heart/202506/birthright-citizenship-the-psychology-of-exclusion-and-fear