Love the new resources. I was telling Mike this earlier today (hi again!), and I know the graphic is meant to be provocative, but I don't love the "love the rich" framing. Who are we asking that of? "Believe in rich people's ability to transform" (or "inherent dignity") feels closer, but looking for something more pithy...
Side note: I don't think people have to love each other, or even like each other, to organize effectively together (although clearly it helps). I do think folks with privileged identities/experiences have to love *ourselves* to be effective and trustworthy organizers. This feels like an important distinction. i.e. I'm not asking you to love me (or even like me!), but if we each love and fight for ourselves/our people, and treat each other with respect, we can actually win shit together.
That said, I am also 100% clear that nothing has been more powerful, in my own development, than folks who have loved and invested in me, even and especially across a heck of a lot of difference. Some of the most powerful organizing I've been a part of has felt like it's come from that....
Thanks for the super helpful links!
I love watching your work grow. I had no idea who else was involved. Keep up the good work. I hope to run into you at a retreat or elsewhere.
Thanks Tricia! And agreed. Looking forward to seeing you in person one of these days soon.
Love the new resources. I was telling Mike this earlier today (hi again!), and I know the graphic is meant to be provocative, but I don't love the "love the rich" framing. Who are we asking that of? "Believe in rich people's ability to transform" (or "inherent dignity") feels closer, but looking for something more pithy...
Side note: I don't think people have to love each other, or even like each other, to organize effectively together (although clearly it helps). I do think folks with privileged identities/experiences have to love *ourselves* to be effective and trustworthy organizers. This feels like an important distinction. i.e. I'm not asking you to love me (or even like me!), but if we each love and fight for ourselves/our people, and treat each other with respect, we can actually win shit together.
That said, I am also 100% clear that nothing has been more powerful, in my own development, than folks who have loved and invested in me, even and especially across a heck of a lot of difference. Some of the most powerful organizing I've been a part of has felt like it's come from that....
Hopice the rich is a good concept. I think of death doulas, and then think we need divestment doulas. Wealth transition doulas.
oooh. that's great. i like that. "divestment doulas". thanks Diana.
Oooh love this graphic, Mike! I am going to share it for sure.
Yes! Love that Emmy. I've been sharpening my canva skills and it was fun to figure out how to make.