Our world is in complete and utter chaos. Millions of innocent people are being killed and starved in multiple genocides. Protesters fighting for the rights of others are being imprisoned around the world. White supremacy is now openly celebrated. Immigrants are arrested and face horrible conditions. Families are struggling to survive the economic storm that fascists have created.
These are dark times. It is up to us to stand up and resist the rising fascism. There are no foreign leaders of international institutions that will intervene. It is up to us to protect our rights.
What is under attack or has been lost to fascism under the Trump administration?
Genocides ongoing with no end.
Women’s right to an abortion.
Complete destruction of international law.
1st amendment right to free speech.
Immigrant rights.
A stable economy.
Reliable healthcare system.
Disenfranchising voters.
Selling protected lands.
Increase in drilling and fossil fuel use.
Shutting down or limiting critical financial support programs.
The time to strike is now. These fascists in power around the world respond to one thing and that is money so we remove the global labor force and grind the global economy to a halt.
What the strike will accomplish:
End to all genocides.
Removing all fascists from power.
Restructuring of each countries government placing the power in the hands of the people.
War criminals will be sent to The Hague.
Dismantling of capitalist institutions and programs.
Placing permanent protections on the environment that all countries will adhere to.
Placing permanent protections on all human rights that every country will adhere to.
A global strike can address more issue, and all the input to add to the agenda would be welcomed. Collaboration is key. Listening to others and respecting input is needed in our society and when restructuring our broken democracies.
Our rights are under attack and the only way to protect these rights is if we unite, resist, and fight back. The courts are waffling, the media has been silenced by Trump, and humanitarian institutions are not offering much more than empty words of condemnation.
It is up to us, the people, to demand our rights.
For me, my rights don’t disappear until my last breath exits my body. The US government can say what they want but my rights are inherently mine, as is your rights your own.
It is what we allow and when we don’t fight back that allows them to continue and ramp up these attacks.
It is remaining silent or changing your tone or content out of fear, that allows them to continue and ramp up these attacks.
I know this is overwhelming and it is meant to be. I’ve had to tap out to catch my breath but I am back. This is a lot to process and I’ve had to sit down and train myself how to handle the incessant chaos. Don’t mourn when your circle of trust gets smaller, we are so beyond those days. The whole Kirk killing outing a huge amount of Nazis and the manipulation of the narrative that this person was somehow good should cure everyone really quick of the need to mourn these people.
If you’re overwhelmed I ask that you not tune out the world. Instead, give social media a rest but stay abreast of the news and spend time outdoors with your thoughts and your thoughts alone. Sometimes we forget to listen to our heart when things become too much and to calm it all, give yourself some time to hear your thoughts and introspection.
You know what give you time for introspection? A global strike!
We can make this world the world we deserve that will thrive for future generations. It is going to take sacrifice but the reward we are discussing is not even comparable to the immense rewards.
What can you do?
Spread the word and share with everyone. Let’s get major organizations involved.
Call out fascism when you see it.
Support the BDS boycott and share.
Donate to humanitarian organizations currently in Gaza and Sudan, and individual fundraising campaigns.
IMPORTANT:
One thing that I need leftists to do is to create their own web page today. Keep sharing on your social media platforms, but you’re going to need control of your content and how it’s disseminated. It would also be prudent to start a newsletter and start subscribing to activists and journalists that you follow on social media. If you do start a blog or newsletter, please do not monetize it.
No disrespect to the protests against fascism, pro-Palestine, and environmental groups because those are necessary so that everyone can see that there are large numbers who want human rights and the environment to be protected. The protests should continue and be even louder when we do organize a global strike. Keep motivated and motivate others to take action.
Two things to remember and take with you:
You are a sovereign state. Don’t forget it. Protect your sovereignty.
Always resist the fascists.
From the river to the sea, may Palestine be free. May the whole world be free.
Never give up your rights
Strike
Boycott
Disrupt everything
BE UNGOVERNABLE
Donate
Vote 3rd party
Protest
Demand sanctions and embargoes for Israel, US, UK, Germany, France, Australia, RSF, UAE, Russia, SAF, M23, and Rwanda.
Please extend your energy to other countries and people facing atrocities and genocide in Palestine, Sudan, DRC, Haiti, West Papua, the Rohingyas, Armenians, the Uyghurs, Yemen, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Iran.