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“It may seem paradoxical that opposing what one scholar calls "the slow violence of settler colonialism" should lead people to celebrate the quick violence of terrorism. But part of the appeal of radical ideologies, of the right and the left, is that they make violence virtuous. And October 7 marked the moment when settler colonialism emerged into public view as the watchword of a new ideology, one that is already influencing the way many Americans think about their country and the world.”

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On Settler Colonialism: Ideology, Violence, and Justice

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Adam Kirsch
Adam Kirsch

Adam Kirsch is an American poet born in 1976. His work is known for its deep emotion and exquisite technique, winning the admiration of both critics and readers. more

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