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Abolition Is About Escaping the Death Trap of “Normalcy”

Abolition Is About Escaping the Death Trap of “Normalcy”

FromMovement Memos


Abolition Is About Escaping the Death Trap of “Normalcy”

FromMovement Memos

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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

“There's no doubt that we have to abolish the carceral state. And there's no doubt that policing and racial capitalism go hand in hand so that we can't be pursuing abolition in a capitalist context,” says author and organizer Andrea Ritchie. In this episode, Andrea and Kelly talk about why the Democrats will not save us, the relationship between abolition and the state, and why it’s so hard for most people to imagine political transformations.
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Music: Son Monarcas and Imprismed
Released:
Nov 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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An ongoing call to action for movement work and mutual aid efforts around the country. Kelly Hayes connects with activists, journalists and others on the front lines to break down what’s happening in various struggles and what listeners can do to help.