Care is at the heart: an interview with Marina Sitrin

This interview was completed in early 2016 as part of the research for Joyful Militancy. We (carla and Nick) sent Marina Sitrin a ‘preamble’ outlining some of the ideas behind the book, and then included a couple questions based on Sitrin’s other writings (especially Horizontalidad — published in English as Horizontalism — and Everyday Revolutions). As time went on 


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Friendship is a root of freedom

To become what we need to each other, and to find power in friendship, is to become dangerous. –anonymous [1] I have a circle of friends and family with whom I am radically vulnerable and trust deeply – we call it coevolution through friendship. –adrienne maree brown [2] These are not just words; they are clues and 


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Happiness is bullshit

Happiness is not joy. Under capitalism, happiness is a duty and unhappiness is a disorder. Companies increasingly sell happy experiences instead of products: happiness is a relaxing vacation on the beach, an intense night at the bar, a satisfying drink on a hot day, or contented retirement. As workers, we are expected to find happiness 


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