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Webs of Power: Notes from the Global Uprising

This book delves into the impact of the internet on various social movements worldwide, exploring how digital networks have facilitated organization, communication, and activism. more

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Starhawk
Starhawk

Starhawk, born Margaret Moore on June 17, 1951, is an American writer, activist, and feminist known for her work on feminism, ecology, and spiritual practice. Her most famous works include 'The Spiral Dance' and 'The Earth Path'. Starhawk is renowned for her contributions to the witchcraft movement and her advocacy for social change. more

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“Patriarchy values the hard over the soft; the tough over the tender; punishment, vengeance, and vindictiveness over compassion, negotiation, and reconciliation. The 'hard' qualities are linked to power, success, and masculinity - and exalted. The 'soft' qualities are identified with weakness, powerlessness, and femininity - and denigrated.”

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“From a magical point of view, the term 'nonviolence' doesn't work well. Every beginning Witch learns that you can't cast a spell for what you don't want - that the deep aspects of our minds are unclear on the concept of 'no.' If you tell your dog, 'Rover, I can't take you for a walk,' Rover hears 'Walk!' and runs for the door. If we say 'nonviolence,' we are still thinking in terms of violence.”

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