To all local Government Elected Officials: I’m writing to warn you of a far greater danger that occurred on J28 then I have heard anyone discuss. The frustrating part is that I know most of you lack the education, understanding, experience and capacity to respond to it in any meaningful […]
Actions Evolution
The website and twitter feed for the Indigenous Anarchist Federation are a treasure trove of interesting information about indigenous people and indigenous anarchy. This YouTube video on Plains Sign Language they linked to is fascinating look at an aspect of Indigenous culture that is seldom discussed. I can’t really summarize […]
I listened to the memorial Service stream for Congressman John Lewis. I was blown away to learn the details of his life. Truly an American life that gives a sense of hope and pride. Listen to all of the program if you can. If the full program is too much, […]
The Whatcom Human Rights Task Force Board issued this open letter: The picture painted by the letter is disappointing and expected. The letter essentially explains that the city is recreating the trauma of life in White Supremacy Culture recreated in a listening session meant to end it. This is the […]
So why should I care? How is it we can see ourselves as part of a continuum? How is it we see ourselves as individuals whose contributions will we end at the end of our lifetimes? Because this where the whole issue of what is going to make a difference tomorrow […]
From their FaceBook Page: Once again, STC is hosting abolition study group this Wednesday from 1-2pm! This is a special week because our conversation will focus on the internal debate within abolitionist circles. For example, sociologist Tamara K. Nopper writes an article [https://thenewinquiry.com/abolition-is-not-a-suburb/] critiquing the idea that a post-abolition/post-police world […]
The local group Bellingham Friends Meeting hosted a program on July 1st, 2020 titled the Whatcom Racial Justice Forum (on YouTube). The program description: A diverse panel of community leaders and social activists discuss racial justice issues in Whatcom County. Panelists are Jonathan Randolph – Entrepreneur and Professional Singer, Shirley […]
KKK March in Bellingham
Our community is a system where what happens in one area of our community affects what happens in other areas. What happened in other parts of the world also affects what happens in our community. The police are not embattled with our communities because a butterfly flapped their wings in […]
I wasn’t sure how clicking this link would go, but it worked out. Fact filled and concise. What does ‘defund the police’ mean and does it have merit? “Approximately 38% of murders, 66% of rapes, 70% of robberies, and 47% of aggravated assaults go uncleared every year.” …. More importantly, […]