'If XR had listened to the many movements rising in the global south for decades, it would have adopted the politics of anti-racism, feminism, and global justice not only as a matter of morality, but as a matter of strategy.'
@TatGaravito @n_thanki
vice.com/amp/en_us/arti…
If #ExtinctionRebellion is to succeed, it will need to more clearly echo #ClimateJustice voices like those from @wretchedotearth, @WarOnWant, @gcdcj and so many others. Many individuals and local groups would agree with me on that, but it needs to become central/widespread.
I was delighted to support #ExtinctionRebellion as soon as it appeared on the scene as I was sure it was a way of transforming public awareness, just as I was sure that #FridaysForFuture had the potential to have an enormous global impact. This has been the case.
I still support #ExtinctionRebellion, and I hope that it now develops in such a way that addresses the fundamental concerns raised in the above article, which pulls no punches, but is measured, fair and genuinely offers constructive criticism.
Best wishes and solidarity to all those putting their time and energy into #ExtinctionRebellion protests right now, many of whom I know will agree with me on this, and/or grasp the need for continued discussion and exchange. 🕊️