Mutual Aid Was Always Here
Introduction – A Personal Note on Mutual Aid What do you remember from the COVID-19 pandemic? The isolation? The grief? The loss? The loneliness? The (dis)connection? The static of Zoom calls, of emails, of the doomscroll, of screens and pixels and text? The goodbyes we didn’t get? I remember most of it in a distant,…
Read MoreSowing the seeds of independence in Northern Ghana
Graduates of Humanist Action Ghana’s vocational training program Humanist Action Ghana’s vocational training program is located in Taha, a small community on the outskirts of Tamale. Here, there is a clear indication of the diverse socioeconomic backgrounds of the inhabitants. Girls and women in the community are frequently not offered the opportunity to pursue formal…
Read MoreDiversity in Discourse: A Challenge to Linguistic Imperialism
Language is more than a mere tool for communication—it shapes our identity, carries our cultural heritage, and reflects our understanding of the world. The intricate dynamics of language and power manifest in many ways across societies, particularly through phenomena such as language colonization and linguistic imperialism. Understanding these concepts is crucial for appreciating the complex…
Read MoreThe oppression of Thanksgiving and ways to Decolonize it
Occupy Oakland decolonization protest at Frank Ogawa Plaza / Photo by: dignidadrebelde The aroma of pumpkin, sweet potatoes, turkey and veggie mixtures will be filling the homes of many people this holiday (Thanksgiving) season. Happy feelings about food, drinks, and sweets! Unfortunately, it’s not viewed as celebratory in any way for some cultures and individuals.…
Read MoreAnti-Capitalist Holiday Gift Guide
It’s back. Love it or hate it, the holiday season brings with it a ton of spending, over-production, and extreme waste. One of Central Florida Mutual Aid’s core values is that we believe that people and our planet are infinitely more valuable than profit. We try to show this through our actions, collectively and individually,…
Read MoreThe Radical Past and Present of Mutual Aid
You may have noticed a boom of new mutual aid societies forming to respond to crises in recent years. This trend began in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continued through 2025 in response to the U.S. government shutdown and immigration crackdowns. These groups share housing, food, health care, goods, or transportation while drawing attention…
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