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Friday, June 26, 2020

Everything is Political

By Claudia A. Fox Tree


Sketch by Claudia A. Fox Tree

For the record, everything is "political" - from what is taught, seen, and heard to what is not. For example, omission of accurate, truthful, complete history of North America in our schools is a political choice. Lack of discussion about justice movements and resistance - a political choice. And the "politics" are set up by those in power.

It is not about democrats or republicans, it's about racism, sexism, homophobia, anti-antisemitic, able-ism, etc. and THAT power and privilege transcends political parties. It requires a person to be willing to accept that they have learned misinformation, openness to dismantle and relearn, and ability to self-reflect, thank the teachers, and make actual changes that bring equity to all (and perhaps reconciliation and/ or compensation or just holding up to the darn treaties!)