As a survivor who also worked in legal aid, y'all sound like Dick Wolf copaganda characters re: public defenders right now. Horrible people still deserve civil and human rights, otherwise they cease to be rights. That's just one of the shitty parts of living in a society, sorry
Beyoncé really is where Queer Black leftists have to decide if they stand in their politics or not. i remember my reckoning being BMS and her doc being proudly displayed and celebrated in Isntreal like a zionist anthem. haven’t looked back since.
Realizing the Beyoncé grift is a canon event for Queer Black Leftists and my heart goes out to everyone who’s ever been attacked for having that wake up call, and everyone who will be attacked. You’re not as alone as you feel, cultists are good at ostracization based punishment.
hate to be that “too woke friend” but the reason the far-right can consolidate power is because the left have become so consumed with puritan success that we can’t except progress starts with imperfect people. we either want something to happen perfectly or we give up.
y’all also kept saying:
“poor people shouldn’t have kids”
“the vulnerable should just stay home”
“survival of the fittest” (when referring to public health and community)
the writings were on the wall (your timeline)