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Watch this video featuring our work @CivRightsCorps to learn about how our case will free almost 20,000 people from jail every year in Houston, Texas.
A judge doubled this woman’s bail because she said ‘yeah’ instead of ‘yes’
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Malcolm Gladwell just published a new book and gone on one popular show after another arguing that the U.S. needs to massively expand the profitable police surveillance state. The entire argument is based on an embarrassing factual error.
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I wrote about the fraud being perpetrated by numerous powerful people and institutions, including many people who identify as "progressives" and "socialists." In my view, this is one of the most urgent possible discussions in this authoritarian moment. equalityalec.substack.com/p/why-is-every…
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When Alec writes, I read
I have just published a piece that is very important to me. It's about why so many "progressives" and people on "the left" are lying to us right now about crime, safety, and repression, and what we should be doing instead. equalityalec.substack.com/p/why-is-every…
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Malcolm Gladwell is a fucking fraud and has made a career and millions just spewing bullshit that falls apart if you have a working brain or decide to lightly fact-check him. A phenomenally stupid man and grifter.
I have just published a piece that is very important to me. It's about why so many "progressives" and people on "the left" are lying to us right now about crime, safety, and repression, and what we should be doing instead. equalityalec.substack.com/p/why-is-every…
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I have just published a piece that is very important to me. It's about why so many "progressives" and people on "the left" are lying to us right now about crime, safety, and repression, and what we should be doing instead. equalityalec.substack.com/p/why-is-every…
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It’s a heater
I have just published a piece that is very important to me. It's about why so many "progressives" and people on "the left" are lying to us right now about crime, safety, and repression, and what we should be doing instead. equalityalec.substack.com/p/why-is-every…
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alec absolutely obliterating the geese magazine/dsa right electoral strategy in one paragraph holy shit
I have just published a piece that is very important to me. It's about why so many "progressives" and people on "the left" are lying to us right now about crime, safety, and repression, and what we should be doing instead. equalityalec.substack.com/p/why-is-every…
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anyone who has thoughts or opinions (especially writers and journalists) on crime and safety should read this.
I have just published a piece that is very important to me. It's about why so many "progressives" and people on "the left" are lying to us right now about crime, safety, and repression, and what we should be doing instead. equalityalec.substack.com/p/why-is-every…
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I have just published a piece that is very important to me. It's about why so many "progressives" and people on "the left" are lying to us right now about crime, safety, and repression, and what we should be doing instead. equalityalec.substack.com/p/why-is-every…
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Alec Karakatsanis retweeted
NEW CLASS -- THIS time with the right version of @equalityAlec on The Punishment Bureaucracy. Thanks Alec!
Sorry for the error last week, friends -- but you don't want to miss this convo 🌹and don't forget to share, like and subscribe!
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Sorry for the error last week, friends -- but you don't want to miss this convo 🌹and don't forget to share, like and subscribe!
buzzsprout.com/2021076/episod…
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Alec Karakatsanis retweeted
sorry to rehash my article on this from 9 months ago but if Dem leadership isnt willing to (1) demand massive budget cuts from DHS and (2) hold up other funding until they get it, then none of this posturing means anything. Tinkering won't fix the paramilitary brown shirt problem
The shooting of a New Yorker by ICE agents today is deeply disturbing, especially amid reports that a child was in the car when shots were fired. I’m relieved the man is receiving medical care and the child was unharmed. But enough is enough.
New Yorkers deserve the full truth about what happened. DHS must immediately release all body camera footage and ensure a full, independent investigation. When excessive force is used, there must be accountability. No one is above the law.
For months, I’ve warned that ICE’s increasingly aggressive tactics put lives at risk. That’s why Senate Democrats fought for enforceable safeguards holding ICE agents to the same standards as other law enforcement officers.
DHS can make all the claims it wants. The footage will speak for itself. Release it.
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THREAD. Did you know that Minneapolis police deployed 101 personnel to a 7-person vigil held one morning at Renee Good's memorial? The cops generated $1.92 million in overtime cash for themselves.
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You can read the full investigation here, and you can get a tiny glimpse into the world of surveillance, profiteering, and overriding focus of U.S. policing on crushing any remotely progressive social movements. thisisbydesign.com/how-mpd-built-…
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There are a number of "socialists" writing in places like Jacobin who have been promoting a pro-police agenda. The vague, careless way that this is discussed, even in some circles on the left, has no function other than to support stuff like this.
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I was honored to consult on this urgently needed accountability project. It's a list of the 20 Biden era officials most responsible for genocide in Gaza and a pledge to not hire, promote or otherwise platform those who had a role in the destruction of Gaza. Follow if you can.
Write up by @prem_thakker of our campaign to hold Biden officials accountable for their support for war crimes in Gaza. Please read and follow if you can:
Biden’s Genocide Accomplices Targeted by New Accountability Campaign zeteo.com/p/exclusive-bi…
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The book really is, amazing
At this vital time in understanding propaganda and authoritarianism, a reminder that we have free copies of Copaganda for teachers, students, and anyone who sends books to people in prison. If you want copies, link is in next post! My grandma says the book is amazing.
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Free copies of Copaganda for teachers, students, and anyone who sends books to people in prison
You can send us a note here if you're interested in free copies: civilrightscorps.org/contact-us/
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At this vital time in understanding propaganda and authoritarianism, a reminder that we have free copies of Copaganda for teachers, students, and anyone who sends books to people in prison. If you want copies, link is in next post! My grandma says the book is amazing.
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You can send us a note here if you're interested in free copies: civilrightscorps.org/contact-us/
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