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Thank you for joining us for Season 13 of Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff! In this week's Economic Update, Prof. Wolff discusses explosive labor militancy across 2022 in US and UK, Wells Fargo bank again fined for illegal practices on 16 million bank customers, US-Russia economic warfare undercuts European economies whose response will likely shape Ukraine War's results. In the second half, Wolff interviews journalist Bob Hennelly on the rising US labor movement.

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1. Record strikes, unionization across 2022: https://www.axios.com/2022/12/....19/worker-strikes-su
2. UK: https://www.ft.com/content/013....c8814-5642-44b3-9801
3. Wells Fargo: https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/20..../investing/wells-far
4. Poland and Germany put in requests for Russian oil: https://www.reuters.com/busine....ss/energy/russias-tr

This autumn/winter climate activism is on the rise and I've been wrangling with questions like 'how far is too far to stop catastrophic climate breakdown?' and 'do actions like this actually work?' So I decided to do some research into the political philosophy around this topic and share what I found with you.

I delve into historical movements which also used civil resistance tactics and examine the actions of Just Stop Oil within the context of climate action in the UK.

My hope with this video to provide context to images we see in the media of climate activists blocking roads and throwing soup at paintings.

I usually make videos about climate change and aviation as well sharing my journeys around the world by train and ferry so please subscribe if that sounds like something you're into.


Partially inspired by Leena Norm's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJNuJw1_4eo&t=430s

Youtube channels visually referenced in the bath:

Shanspeare - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90r-UXrKrnw&t=770s
Contrapoints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTRT794IQBg&t=2341s


Sources

https://dictionary.cambridge.o....rg/dictionary/englis
https://www.bl.uk/restoration-....18th-century-literat
https://theconversation.com/ex....tinction-rebellion-p
https://www.britannica.com/topic/social-contract
https://novaramedia.com/2022/1....1/07/climate-activis
https://curriculum.bennington.....edu/fall2016/2016/05
https://www.vice.com/en/articl....e/akvd38/insulate-br
https://www.versobooks.com/blo....gs/5168-we-must-nati
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Next is a topic that’s been on everyone’s minds throughout the year. Nonprofits in Ukraine are acting as first responders in the war and are under tremendous stress. But usually the last thing nonprofits worry about is taking care of themselves. That’s why TechSoup Europe is building a program that provides quick answers to the challenges of staying resilient. Anna Kuliberda, Senior Advisor for TechSoup Europe shares more in the next demo.


PRESENTER: Anna Kuliberda
Independent coach and consultant, with a "Humans not robots" perspective. I support activists' initiatives and non-profit organizations in management, innovation, and change. In addition to being the founder of The Radical Act of Self-Care, I specialize in program curation for events with meaning in order to combat activists' burnout. I have been working with TechSoup Europe for 10 years supporting organizations in Central and Eastern Europe.
More about me at www.annakuliberda.com.

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When non-profit organizations are suddenly confronted with a war situation, they face a multitude of challenges. Usually, the last thing on the list is supporting yourself, especially if it wasn't a practice in the pre-crisis era. That is why TechSoup Europe is building a program that provides quick answers to real-life challenges of staying resilient for Ukrainian organizations.

Julie and Nate Sharpe are raising their 3-year-old twins using the pronoun they, them and their to shield them from gender stereotypes. This is a new parenting technique called, "theybies."
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A non-traditional "un-panel" exploring activism through historical lenses of analysis including race, class, and gender.

In our latest Faith in the Valley Justice interview, we talk to Dr. Daniel O'Connell about how pursuing an education and going deeper in your faith can help you be a better activist. We also talk about his new book, "In the Struggle: Scholars and the Fight against Industrial Agribusiness in California."

Listen to our interview with Hajar Yagkoubi, Former UN Youth Representative and Sam Schwencke, climate activist. We recorded it in our third country during the SolarButterfly Climate Pioneer World Tour in Den Haag, The Netherlands.

Hajar Yagkoubi, Former UN Youth Representative, who during her two-year mandate in the UN got a comment from an older representative that maybe she should wait until she is a bit older and more experienced to take part in the climate discussion. But she disagrees: her generation has no time to wait, action is needed now. After the UN she has been focusing more on the corporate world and seeing how this sector could change for the better.

Sam Schwencke, climate activist, with her 24 years is one of the youngest politician in her town. She believes change can happen on a systematic, societial level, through policies and politics and through society having conversations about it. She also talks about fighting for issues petitions could not solve by breaking the law in a non-violent way - for example blocking roads for media attention. She balances being in a former institution and using civilian rebellion ways with disruptive actions to fight for climate.

In the 5th episode of Productized Podcast S11: Future Cities André talks to Ksenia Ashrafullina. Ksenia is an activist, the Founder of Invisible City non-profit organization. Invisible City is a cultural app that turns smartphones into an up-to-date cultural agenda. Ksenia is helping emerging artists to perform more and get paid fairly. She graduated from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) with a major in Spanish and Latin American History and Diplomacy. Ksenia got her Bachelor’s degree in Spain and her Master’s degree in the University College London. She is a co-founder of the civic movement Lisboa Possivel for inclusive mobility in Lisbon. And she calls herself a “self-employed diplomat” for the virtual embassy of the wonderful Russia of the future in Portugal.

Time stamps:
Introduction of the guest [1:20]
How did Ksenia start her path in activism [5:00]
Ksenia moved to Europe from Russia - what was the reason for that? [6:40]
How did Ksenia learn Spanish (Ksenia speaks about her mad obsession with southern countries) [9:30]
Self-employed diplomat for Russia - what is this title about? [13:30]
How did Ksenia learn 9 languages [16:30]
What TV hosts are expecting Ksenia to stand for [18:00]
Is there a democratic deficit in Portuguese society? [19:40]
Invisible City NPO development [24:00]

https://invisiblecity.eu/

Organization of events for solidarity [26:15]
What's the connection of Invisible City and Lisboa Possível [29:20]

https://lisboapossivel.pt/

Work towards mobility improvement in Lisbon [31:00]
Bike lane in Almirante Reis [32:00]
How to start on being an activist? An activist guide with all the information [37:00]
Ksenia is organising an event about petition writing[41:20]
Problem of the bike lanes in Baixa downtown [43:30]
You need to adapt yourself to the product that you are building.
Ksenia's event pitch - feel free to join at A Mata and register [47:05]
Engaging youth in activism [50:00]
What is Ksenia the most passionate about in her job [51:00]
Besides work and activism, what are Ksenia's hobbies [53:20]
Which technology would Ksenia learn if she had to choose one? [55:10]
What kind of innovation tech-people could create to make activist's life easier? [57:00]
What words of advice would Ksenia give her younger self [59:00]
Book recommendations [1:00:30]

Ksenia recommends:
📕 Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoğlu
📕 Raised From the Ground by José Saramago
📕 Letters From a Stoic by Seneca
📕 The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins


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Creative Expression of Challenges to Social Change

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"Living in a world where everybody wears masks due to lack of self-identity, a brave girl encounters the truth that sets her free"



"Identity" is a project made for the youth in schools.


Inspirational Student Short film shot on a Canon 7d mostly with a 24-70mm 2.8L lens


Written and Directed by: KJ Adames
Produced by: Stella Davis

Girl: RUTHY CEPEDA

Professor A: Jaime Taveras
Chess teacher: Jonathan Castano

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We’ve all experienced times when the voice in our head tells us to stay silent when we’ve seen or have been subjected to non-inclusive behaviour. Instead of listening to that little voice, it’s time to find yours and use it to #SpeakUpForInclusion.

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In today's digital age, it's easier than ever to support a cause online. From liking and sharing posts to changing your profile picture, it's tempting to think that you're making a difference with just a few clicks. But the truth is, slacktivism can actually hurt nonprofits and charities. In this video I share 3 practical tips on how your nonprofit can help change a slacktivist to an activist.

At Apple, “open” isn’t just a word. It’s our culture. One that embraces faiths, disabilities, races, ages, ideologies, personalities, and differences. Because humanity isn’t singular. It’s plural.

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If you are interested in starting a non-profit or being an activist this is a must see. There are tons of nuggets for any entrepreneur. Chandra Brooks you are a Rock Star! Everyone you can check her out on her website. http://social-prenuer.com/

Traditionally, ideas have been dispersed through cultures via universities, books, newspapers, magazines, television, radio. Until recently, getting your ideas “out there” necessarily involved dealing with third parties—educational establishments, publishers, editors, producers, and the like—who stood between you and your audience. In the realm of intellectual activism, barriers to entry were high, and the possibility of making substantial money by advancing ideas was relatively slim. But times have changed.

There’s a new breed of intellectual activists who are taking their ideas directly to the public and making a living in the process. These new intellectual entrepreneurs—bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and the like—have circumvented traditional communications establishments by exploiting inexpensive technologies and innovative means of monetization. What can we learn from these intellectual entrepreneurs? How can advocates of freedom and flourishing best take advantage of these ideas and technologies to make a difference? Jim Brown explores these and related questions.

"Everybody is born into a script they didn’t write for themselves. But activists defy that script to rewrite the narrative, non-binary activist, storyteller and former international ambassador for Black Lives Matter, Janaya Future Khan, said in a powerful talk that wove together theory with raw personal experiences, including a racist encounter on a plane.

Khan was careful to differentiate real activism that drives change from the crescendo of surface-level proclamations, from individuals and brands alike, that have filled social media in recent years.

“If we’re talking about what the work of activism really is, it’s about seeing the world as it is, not as we’re told,” they said. “Our job is to imagine change and make it true.”

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Jordan Ashley who is a certifie yoga instructor and the founder of Souljourn Yoga, a non-profit that runs international retreats in developing countries with partner organizations that help support women's education.

On this episode, Jordan and I talk about her passion for social activism and how she's been able to combine her love of yoga and travel with her passion for women's education. We talk about the business side of creating a charity / non-profit, as well as the impact of teaching the basics of yoga in underprivileged communities. Jordan shares about the teacher training initiative she has just started, her goals for Souljourn, and much more!

Enjoy!

I am very excited to announce a brand new partnership with Punchpass! Punchpass is a booking software that lets you effortlessly manage your customers, the passes they purchase, and the classes they attend. It's the simplest, most flexible tool you'll find, and you get exactly what you need without the headache. They offer three plans so you don't have to pay for features you don't use, and on top of that, they have top notch customer service -- go ahead & give their free trial a try to see for yourself! With Punchpass, you can focus on the business you enjoy, and let them take the hassle off your hands. One of the things that I love most about Punchpass is that they are a small business just like you, and they are made for you. Head on over to https://punchpass.com/mbom to start your free trial today!

The FavYogis app is back with new features for teachers that let you create and manage your own private classes while making payment and registration a breeze.

Do you have regular private clients? Make life easier with AUTO-PAY. Forget about remembering to Venmo. Use auto-pay to enable repeat payments and keep calendars in sync with classes. Google Calendar integration automatically updates teacher and student classes when you make changes

It's STILL just your yoga; teachers add classes, students add teachers, and teachers and students stay connected.

Find FavYogis on your app store and use code MBOM.

Has your yoga studio’s growth become stagnant? If you’re like many studio owners I talk to, you’ve tried every marketing tactic under the sun. You started a blog, you’re posting regularly on all the social media sites, running challenges, sending out newsletters blah blah blah. Long story short, you’re doing a TON of work... and barely paying the bills.

What if there was an easier way? A way to get new students regularly coming through your door without having do work so darn hard to get them there? A Proven system that will consistently bring in 20+ new paying students to your studio each and every month? Well there is.... Ron Medlin and his team at www.getyogastudents.com have developed a 3-step system that will help you quickly grow your yoga studio to 6-figure profits and beyond without being shackled to your business.

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The data behind apocalypse 2030 is based on placing blame, not predicting the future.

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Many officials and climate activists claim we have only 12 years to act on global warming. Where does this figure come from? A 2018 Special Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The second sentence of that document reads, "Global warming is likely to reach 1.5 degrees C between 2030 and 2052 if it continues to increase at the current rate." The 12-year figure comes from subtracting the year of the report, 2018, from the earliest possible date of 1.5 degrees C warming, 2030. 

The problem is that this was a statement about the past, dressed up to suggest that it's about the future. It's not about what will happen; it's extrapolating from what has already happened. Actual temperatures in 2030 will depend on whether warming speeds up or slows down, and also on whether the year is warmer or colder than the long-term trend.

Why the 22-year range? The authors of the IPCC report defined the current rate using data from 1960 to 2017. Using the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) land-ocean temperature series that underpins most popular reporting about warming, global excess temperatures were 0 in January 1960 and 0.94 degrees C in December 2017. So the Earth has to warm another 0.56 degrees C to reach 1.5 degrees C. Some fifth-grade math tells us that should happen in 34.55 years if warming continues at the same rate. We'd hit 1.5 degrees C on July 21, 2051. Different measurements might give a couple of years either way, but not 22 years.

The range of 2030 to 2052 is not about how warm the earth is but who's responsible for the change in temperature. The figures reflect "anthropogenic warming," or warming rooted in human activity. By citing a range of 2030 to 2052, the authors are indicating a high level of uncertainty. They're not sure how much of the 0.17 degrees C per decade warming is "anthropogenic," or rooted in human activity. They think it's possible that humans are warming the Earth 0.3 degrees C and some unknown factor is actually cooling the Earth 0.13 degrees C. (The IPCC declined to make any of the report's authors available for an interview).

If you think the problem with global warming is hotter temperatures (melting ice, rising sea levels, and other physical effects), then you should care about the year 2052, not 2030. But if you think the problem with global warming is that humans are tampering with something pristine—and you only consider the worst possible scenario—then 2030 is your date. Focusing on anthropogenic warming suggests that what's happening in the real world matters less than who's at fault.

Produced and edited by Justin Monticello; written by Monticello and Aaron Brown; camera by Zach Weissmueller; graphics by Isaac Reese; audio production by Ian Keyser.

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