5LL #48 - Rojava, Taoism, Abortion Funds, #GravelGang, Cops

In the Heart of Syria's Darkness, A Democratic, Egalitarian and Feminist Society Emerges
Dor Shilton, Haaretz
Four million people, thousands of communes, a non-hierarchical social structure and a cooperative economy. Why is no one talking about Rojava?
Anarchism As A Spiritual Practice
Anna Ronan, DSA Libertarian Socialist Caucus
In seeking to dismantle systems of oppression in the world, I think it’s about time we did the same within ourselves.
Grassroots Funds Are Ensuring Abortion Access Despite Bans
Lornet Turnbull, Truthout
Across conservative states and in cities such as Jackson, home of the state’s only abortion clinic, or in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, grassroots organizations are working nonstop to support reproductive justice.
Are These Teenagers Really Running A Presidential Campaign? Yes. (Maybe.)
Jamie Lauren Keiles, The New York Times
The retired senator Mike Gravel gave two young fans his Twitter password and permission to campaign in his name. It might be a stunt — or the future of politics.
'Cops' Has Finally Received the Thorough Investigation It Deserves
Eli Enis, The Outline
A new podcast explores how the reality show has shaped opinions about police — often with their explicit help — for over 30 years.
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