In the aftermath of the killing of Rene Good by a federal ICE agent, this essay reflects on protest, nonviolence, and the moral stakes of resistance in the Trump era. Drawing on recent demonstrations in Minneapolis and the Midwest, it examines whether violence in language, even when physical violence is rejected, undermines both the strategic effectiveness and the spiritual integrity of movements for justice. Through the lens of radical love, somatic healing, and the teachings of figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Valarie Kaur, and Loretta Ross, the piece asks what it means to confront authoritarianism without becoming hardened by it.
Author Archives: bradleylevinson
Venezuela’s Oil and the Pretext of Restoring Narco-Free Democracy
A Latin Americanist argues the White House’s “restore democracy” rhetoric is a pretext, and urges the public to resist further military expansion in Latin America and demand diplomacy and rule of law.
Mamdani-Hysteria and the Misdirected Angst about “Progressive Antisemitism”
Why are so many American Jews focused on “progressive antisemitism” when the most dangerous antisemitic threat is the emboldened Right? This essay argues the panic over Mamdani distracts from white supremacists, Christian nationalism, and a politics built on fear.
Why we pound the pavement for No Kings
Why do people show up for No Kings? This member voice explains what’s at stake, from free speech and the right to assemble to protecting vulnerable neighbors, and why public action is how we defend democracy.
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