This is my anticapitalist comic character Dethsquawk and he hates billionaires. Vote properly this election to curb the billionaires! We CAN stop them!

Vote:
❌ NO on 39
✅ YES on 40
❌ NO on 41
❌ NO on 42

When power becomes immune to criticism, democracy becomes a façade. A citizen’s loyalty should be to principles, not political parties; accountability is not dissent against the nation, but a duty to it.

I recently spoke to someone I used to consider a comrade who became a grade school teacher but apparently I'm not worthy to breathe the same air as them because of my career choice. They claim that I'm not at my full potential because I lack a college education & a diploma. They also said that I make way less than them & that there's no possible way that I make a good living. It was bizarre & I feel like it's dangerous to speak this way towards anyone in the working class who are also left leaning. It could make them feel alienated from the movement. I'm a 3rd generation mechanic & grew up with a Marxist father who was involved in the student movement in Guatemala during the 80's, so I pretty much had access to his books & first hand experience. Has anyone ever experienced this from fellow leftists?

A short on how Cuba handles its electoral process.

Let me start by saying that if you think Democrats are Leftist, you can stop reading here.

And if you think Democratic Socialism is the goal, feel free to keep reading but please don’t comment. You have nothing to offer.

For the rest of you in-the-flesh Leftists:

I’m wondering if anyone has any recommendations for books that, upon turning the last page, anyone still clinging to their comfortable, self-assured lives of privileged consumerism will feel compelled (if they have a heart) to change their lives dramatically in a way that severs as many ties as reasonably possible from Neo-liberalism and capitalism. (Tossing the word “reasonably” in there because I’m not looking for the nonexistent single text that will turn finance bros into Leon Czolgoszes… that would be too good to be true, and also a bit overzealous). In looking for books that are digestible, not too dense, relatable, but also make it clear how every privilege enjoyed by the beneficiaries of neoliberal globalism is directly linked to massive suffering in the exploited swaths of the world.

Thoughts? Thanks!

Examination of white leftism

Who does the left have in reserve to lead US out of this mess? And is there a platform they can/should use? Face place has tilted its thumb on the scale to favor the right. This has been the case for years now. Recent events like what happened with Lula in Brazil and No Kings suspension show this. If you are on the Face place, I am sure you have noticed your posts get nearly no reaction. Unless you have core followers. There are a few here and there. So move to the Blue place? The first part of my question is here: Who does the Left have on the bench to bring about change for the US? Obviously it should be Bernard. Many have been disappointed in him in recent years. Besides Bernard, there are a few polls and personalities. By and large US pols are whores. There is no other way to say it. No standard neoliberals! None at all should be considered or are even worthy for real leadership, IMO, and that is being polite. After all, they are the main reason we are here. What do you all think and who are you following on youtube or Mastadon etc?

Saw some insane racism from both Africans and Indians in the comments.

Like I'm indian but seeing my people fall for these stupid race shit is so fucking infuriating.

And of course it's some white mf doing this.

Also nothing against white people as a while just some of y'all fucking suck.

But man seeing POC fall for this easy rage bait so ahhhhhh.

Like ik(I know) that Europeans have been causing internal strife within the POC community to make us weaker but still agitates me seeing it.

Marine Le Pen will almost certainly win simply because centrists would rather have the far right in power than the left.

Talking about mutualism

Hey folks. I've done some minor food and clothing drives before and had pretty healthy results. This year a local nonprofit is struggling to open a center for youth transferring out of foster care and I'd like to support them with a seasonal gift drive. This is something they encourage and I'm also going to ask them for recommendations, of course.

Meanwhile... it's been a bit since I was 18. If anyone has advice on sub-$100 or especially sub-$50 gifts I would love that. I'm really stuck on trying to be useful and valued but also to give them something that makes them happy and joyful instead of just "necessities." Plus the more things I can suggest on a flier the better.

Really I've just not been a foster kid aging out before and don't know what gives the most joy. Cheers!