Weekly Shaarli

All links of one week in a single page.

Week 52 (December 24, 2018)

The Threat to Rojava: An Anarchist in Syria Speaks on the Real Meaning of Trump’s Withdrawal
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"While authoritarians of various stripes seek to cloud the issue, giving a NATO member a green light to invade Syria is what is “pro-war” and “imperialist.” Speaking as an anarchist, my goal is not to talk about what the US military should do. It is to discuss how US military policy impacts people and how we ought to respond."

105 New York City Inmates Freed in Bail Reform Experiment - The New York Times
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"The effort involved much more than just paying an individual’s bail. There were re-entry experts and social workers waiting at Rikers Island to meet those released and to immediately connect them with services."

The Philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien: Why Things Keep Getting Worse – Wisecrack Edition
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People are complaining in the comments, but I like that they left the connections to his christianity implicit.

Over 100 Inmates Were Bailed Out In The Largest Mass Bailout In History (HBO) - YouTube
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Welcome to Joshua Tree. Sorry about the shutdown. Now, about the toilets …
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Anarchy in Joshua Tree

Why you should give money directly and unconditionally to homeless people

"It is those same government-funded charities that push the narrative that “kindness kills” as they tout for your donations. Do not believe them. Apathy and austerity kill. Your kindness saves lives."