The only thing that keeps me from despair is organizing. Go outside and get with a group that does mutual aid, stands against ICE, helps educate people, etc.

The answer to your problem isn’t to read another book or article, its other comrades in real life!

It saddens me to hear this, however Mamdani has nothing to do with Cuba, Venezuela, or Israel (other than divestment initiatives, which other DSA representatives have supported for the most part). He is running for NYC mayor not the “Department of War”. Politicians are not thought leaders in the US, they are a tool to be used for legislation. If these are the words he needs to say to bring material change to the people of NYC, its unfortunate but may be worth it. Him speaking like a maoist third worldist isn’t going to change much.

Real change in the US will not come from a politician, it will come from the people.

I’m not big on them myself but keep in mind MUG is a DSA caucus with a clear intent on writing and not just scholarly musing. They want to convince other DSA members to be part of their caucus and have more influence on the NPC. You can read more about what their goals are here.

Do you know of any better videos/sources on Xinjiang? I’m realizing most of my knowledge is from that video which is problematic.

I believe we will see more of this as an effect of USA tariffs. Why would anyone care about the American blockade when they are getting tariffs anyway? I’m hopeful this will lead to improving the material conditions of the global south.

Good luck!

Is there better data to point to this being a direct cause of BDS? The numbers they point to seem to be a general economic slump in line with the rest of the US. SBWU actions are also picking up steam and planning to go on strike, which doesn’t have much to do with BDS.

Unfortunately you can’t change most peoples minds with facts and logic when they are emotionally involved. Using a bunch of facts is sometimes OK when the person doesn’t have a particular stance, but once they believe what they believe it does take nurturing to change.

It sounds like he knows where you stand on the subject, and it sounds like he is struggling to find male role models in his life. If it were me, I would spend time with him and show him I care about him. Also be your best self, show him that the things you believe create a strong, loving, independent person. And the other people he seems to be looking to for guidance only lead to a hateful, sad life. Not that this is something within most peoples means, but therapy was a huge factor in my own political journey. You should also let him know straight up you feel a great deal of regret about how you treated him in the past, be as honest as possible.

You’re right, I do believe the answer to this is an emotional response. And unfortunately you won’t get an amazing answer to that on the internet.