Thread by @ClimateBen

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'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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 🕊️