cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32739843

About Co-ops

"By democratizing workplaces, worker co-ops can give shape to a real, daily democracy on a society-wide basis." - Richard Wolff

We believe cooperatives (and specifically worker co-ops) are a critical component to realizing a more sustainable, equitable, and democratic future. Read more to learn why.

What is a cooperative?

A co-op is a business that is owned and self-managed by its members with the principle of “one person, one vote.” There is no boss, CEO, or Board of Directors who can make decisions by themselves and for their own personal benefit. Co-ops are people-centered, and are driven to create sustainable enterprises and long-term stability for all involved in them.

The values that form the base of any cooperative are self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. The management structures and day-to-day operations are designed according to the needs and desires of the co-op members and can vary greatly.

There are many types of cooperatives:

1. Worker Co-op: A business that is owned and controlled by the workers, who together decide the business operations, strategic directions, profit distributions, etc. -- Examples: Equal Exchange, Cooperative Home Care Associates
2. Consumer Co-op: Owned by members who direct the co-op to purchase the goods or services they need, ensuring better availability, and more. This model is often seen in groceries, electrical distribution, childcare, banking, and housing. -- Examples: UW Credit Union, REI
3. Producer Co-op: Producers of a product band together to have a greater market share. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals, and such co-ops are often seen in agriculture. -- Examples: Dairy Farmers of America, Ocean Spray
4. Purchasing Co-op: Purchasers of a product band together to improve their purchasing power. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals. -- Examples: ACE Hardware, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
5. Multi-Stakeholder Co-op: Owned and controlled by a mix of members and workers. -- Examples: Weaver Street Market, Boisaco Inc.

Cooperatives are not a new idea. Today, the International Cooperative Association’s research shows that “at least 12% of humanity is a cooperator of any of the 3 million cooperatives on earth.”^[[1] https://www.democracyatwork.info/about_co_ops]

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32733770

Throughout the late 1960s, the militant Black nationalist group used their understanding of the finer details of California’s gun laws to underscore their political statements about the subjugation of African-Americans. In 1967, 30 members of the Black Panthers protested on the steps of the California statehouse armed with .357 Magnums, 12-gauge shotguns and .45-caliber pistols and announced, “The time has come for Black people to arm themselves.”

The display so frightened politicians—including California governor Ronald Reagan—that it helped to pass the Mulford Act, a state bill prohibiting the open carry of loaded firearms, along with an addendum prohibiting loaded firearms in the state Capitol. The 1967 bill took California down the path to having some of the strictest gun laws in America and helped jumpstart a surge of national gun control restrictions.

They also organized a march to the Capitol to draw attention to their cause of fighting against a government that sought to infringe on their right to bear arms. On May 2, 1967, 30 fully-armed Black Panthers occupied the California state Capitol. The demonstration was motivated by Republican Assemblyman Don Mulford’s bill to repeal the law allowing Californians to openly carry weapons, a direct response to the Black Panthers’ “police patrols.”

The group of activists occupying the Capitol with fully loaded weapons on full display was an unforgettable sight. However, their demonstration backfired and the bill passed both the state Assembly and Senate, with support from the NRA. In addition to repealing open carry gun laws in California, Mulford made it illegal to take firearms into the Capitol. On July 28 it was signed into law by Governor Reagan, who later commented that he saw “no reason why on the street today a citizen should be carrying loaded weapons.

In the 1920s and 1930s, the NRA supported restrictions on who could carry guns on the streets in order to decrease hostility towards European immigrants—who were known to openly carry weapons at the time—within the country. And after the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, the NRA backed the Gun Control Act that passed the same year, which put substantial restrictions on the purchase of guns based on mental illness, drug addiction and age, among other factors.

Ironically, it was the gun control laws that were put into effect against African-Americans and the Black Panthers that led “rural white conservatives” across the country to fear any restriction of their own guns, Winkler says. In less than a decade, the NRA would go from backing gun control regulations to inhibit groups they felt threatened by to refusing to support any gun control legislation at all.^[[1] https://web.archive.org/web/20250627043451/https://www.history.com/articles/black-panthers-gun-control-nra-support-mulford-act | https://www.history.com/articles/black-panthers-gun-control-nra-support-mulford-act]

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1. I am the stone that the builder refused
2. I am the visual, the inspiration that made lady sing the blues
3. The spark that makes your idea bright
4. The same spark that lights the dark
5. So that you can know your left from your right
6. I am the ballot in your box, the bullet your the gun
7. The inner glow that let you know to call your brother son
8. The story that just begun, promise of what's to come
9. And I'mma remain a soldier till the war is won
10. The streak that's in your drawers, sting of a hunger pain
11. One to call out your flaws, the thing you don't wanna claim
12. Pride and joy, your baby boy, your inner child's toy
13. Your saving grace, the winner of the race, the b-boy
14. A new age scholar, with millennium mind state
15. Master of education, doctoral candidate
16. And no, that ain't analogy of me through rap
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32739843

About Co-ops

"By democratizing workplaces, worker co-ops can give shape to a real, daily democracy on a society-wide basis." - Richard Wolff

We believe cooperatives (and specifically worker co-ops) are a critical component to realizing a more sustainable, equitable, and democratic future. Read more to learn why.

What is a cooperative?

A co-op is a business that is owned and self-managed by its members with the principle of “one person, one vote.” There is no boss, CEO, or Board of Directors who can make decisions by themselves and for their own personal benefit. Co-ops are people-centered, and are driven to create sustainable enterprises and long-term stability for all involved in them.

The values that form the base of any cooperative are self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. The management structures and day-to-day operations are designed according to the needs and desires of the co-op members and can vary greatly.

There are many types of cooperatives:

1. Worker Co-op: A business that is owned and controlled by the workers, who together decide the business operations, strategic directions, profit distributions, etc. -- Examples: Equal Exchange, Cooperative Home Care Associates
2. Consumer Co-op: Owned by members who direct the co-op to purchase the goods or services they need, ensuring better availability, and more. This model is often seen in groceries, electrical distribution, childcare, banking, and housing. -- Examples: UW Credit Union, REI
3. Producer Co-op: Producers of a product band together to have a greater market share. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals, and such co-ops are often seen in agriculture. -- Examples: Dairy Farmers of America, Ocean Spray
4. Purchasing Co-op: Purchasers of a product band together to improve their purchasing power. Members are usually businesses themselves, not individuals. -- Examples: ACE Hardware, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
5. Multi-Stakeholder Co-op: Owned and controlled by a mix of members and workers. -- Examples: Weaver Street Market, Boisaco Inc.

Cooperatives are not a new idea. Today, the International Cooperative Association’s research shows that “at least 12% of humanity is a cooperator of any of the 3 million cooperatives on earth.”^[[1] https://www.democracyatwork.info/about_co_ops]

Throughout the late 1960s, the militant Black nationalist group used their understanding of the finer details of California’s gun laws to underscore their political statements about the subjugation of African-Americans. In 1967, 30 members of the Black Panthers protested on the steps of the California statehouse armed with .357 Magnums, 12-gauge shotguns and .45-caliber pistols and announced, “The time has come for Black people to arm themselves.”

The display so frightened politicians—including California governor Ronald Reagan—that it helped to pass the Mulford Act, a state bill prohibiting the open carry of loaded firearms, along with an addendum prohibiting loaded firearms in the state Capitol. The 1967 bill took California down the path to having some of the strictest gun laws in America and helped jumpstart a surge of national gun control restrictions.

They also organized a march to the Capitol to draw attention to their cause of fighting against a government that sought to infringe on their right to bear arms. On May 2, 1967, 30 fully-armed Black Panthers occupied the California state Capitol. The demonstration was motivated by Republican Assemblyman Don Mulford’s bill to repeal the law allowing Californians to openly carry weapons, a direct response to the Black Panthers’ “police patrols.”

The group of activists occupying the Capitol with fully loaded weapons on full display was an unforgettable sight. However, their demonstration backfired and the bill passed both the state Assembly and Senate, with support from the NRA. In addition to repealing open carry gun laws in California, Mulford made it illegal to take firearms into the Capitol. On July 28 it was signed into law by Governor Reagan, who later commented that he saw “no reason why on the street today a citizen should be carrying loaded weapons.

In the 1920s and 1930s, the NRA supported restrictions on who could carry guns on the streets in order to decrease hostility towards European immigrants—who were known to openly carry weapons at the time—within the country. And after the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, the NRA backed the Gun Control Act that passed the same year, which put substantial restrictions on the purchase of guns based on mental illness, drug addiction and age, among other factors.

Ironically, it was the gun control laws that were put into effect against African-Americans and the Black Panthers that led “rural white conservatives” across the country to fear any restriction of their own guns, Winkler says. In less than a decade, the NRA would go from backing gun control regulations to inhibit groups they felt threatened by to refusing to support any gun control legislation at all.^[[1] https://web.archive.org/web/20250627043451/https://www.history.com/articles/black-panthers-gun-control-nra-support-mulford-act | https://www.history.com/articles/black-panthers-gun-control-nra-support-mulford-act]

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32730153

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. His heart sank as he thought of the enormous power arrayed against him, the ease with which any Party intellectual would overthrow him in debate, the subtle arguments which he would not be able to understand, much less answer. And yet he was in the right! They were wrong and he was right." — George Orwell, 1984

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32728693

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#mohammadmarandilatest #sabbysabs #tuckercarlson #presidentofiraninterview #epsteincaseclosed #elonmuskthirdparty #geopoliticsinconflict

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Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The YouTube video discusses several current events and geopolitical issues, including an interview with Professor Mohammad Marandi about Tucker Carlson's interview with the Iranian president, the closing of the Epstein case, Elon Musk's potential third party, and Target's controversial partnership with Kai Cenat.

Key Points:

• Tucker Carlson's Interview with Iranian President: Professor Marandi discusses the reactions to Tucker Carlson's interview with the Iranian president, noting that while some Americans are outraged, some Iranians feel the president was too soft. The discussion covers the historical demonization of Iran by the US media and the issue of Iran's nuclear program. Marandi argues Iran has the right to a nuclear program under international law.
• Epstein Case Closed: The video touches on the controversial decision to close the Jeffrey Epstein case and hints at potential connections and coincidences surrounding the case.
• Elon Musk's Third Party: The video discusses Elon Musk's reported decision to start a third political party, potentially in response to Donald Trump.
• Target and Kai Cenat: The video highlights the controversy surrounding Target's decision to partner with streamer Kai Cenat after the Target boycott related to DEI issues.
• Subway Abduction: The video mentions a subway abduction story as an example of a crazy news event.

Highlights:

• Professor Marandi's insights into the Iranian perspective on the Tucker Carlson interview and US-Iran relations.
• The criticism of Tucker Carlson's question about Iran giving up its nuclear program, suggesting the focus should be on why other countries are allowed to have them while Iran is not.
• The discussion about Israel's alleged assassination attempt on the Iranian president and the US's potential involvement.
• The analysis of media bias and the portrayal of Iran and Muslims in Western media.
• The potential for a false flag operation by Israel or its supporters to instigate conflict with Iran.

About Channel:

Leftist news commentary and interviews. Fighting for political and social change. Sabby Sabs podcast is a part of Revolutionary Blackout Network.

"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. His heart sank as he thought of the enormous power arrayed against him, the ease with which any Party intellectual would overthrow him in debate, the subtle arguments which he would not be able to understand, much less answer. And yet he was in the right! They were wrong and he was right." — George Orwell, 1984

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Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video explores the living conditions and history of "Cartlandia," a slum in Tijuana, Mexico, focusing on its origins, the lives of its residents (including deportees and Amazon employees), and the impact of globalization and economic policies on the area.

Key Points:

• Origins of Cartlandia: The slum began in the 1950s as a settlement for Mexican workers drawn to Tijuana by American factories built after the devaluation of the peso. This was a result of the Breton Woods Conference and the establishment of the IMF, which allowed the US to artificially devalue other countries' currencies.
• Deportation and Cartlandia: Increased deportations, particularly after the Immigration Reform and Control Act in 1986, led to a new wave of residents in Cartlandia. Many residents are deportees who have nowhere else to go.
• Living Conditions: Cartlandia is characterized by makeshift homes built from cardboard and scrap materials. Residents face challenges related to security, lack of reliable water and electricity, and slow police response times.
• Amazon's Impact: The opening of an Amazon fulfillment center nearby initially brought jobs to the community. However, a photograph highlighting the juxtaposition of the modern warehouse and the impoverished slum generated negative publicity, leading to the removal of Amazon's logo and, some believe, the eventual closure of the facility.
• Resilience and Resourcefulness: Despite the hardships, residents of Cartlandia demonstrate resilience by finding ways to make a living, including manufacturing clothes, working remotely for American companies, and utilizing available infrastructure like the electrical grid and water filtration system.

Highlights:

• Interview with a deportee named Hector, who shares his personal story of being raised in the US and then deported.
• Discussion of the historical context of Cartlandia's formation, linking it to post-war economic policies and globalization.
• Exploration of the irony of Amazon's presence next to the slum and the subsequent PR fallout.
• Showcasing the community's efforts to build infrastructure and create a sense of normalcy despite the challenging environment.

About Channel:

Directed, produced, filmed, edited, and created by Andrew Callaghan

From the crew that brought you All Gas No Brakes, we are so excited to have you back to witness the genesis of Channel 5 -- a completely independent, digital journalism experience brought to you by Andrew Callaghan.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32437080

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32434347

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Main Topic: The increasing integration of Big Tech companies with the US government and military, specifically focusing on the commissioning of tech executives into the Army Reserve.

Key Points:

• Tech Execs Joining the Army: Executives from Meta, OpenAI, and Palantir are joining the US Army Reserve as part of a new "Innovation Corps" (Detachment 2011) to bring tech upgrades to the military.
• Motivations: The tech executives cite patriotism and a desire to equip the military for conflicts with high-tech adversaries like China. The speaker suggests the tech sector will also profit from this arrangement.
• Fascism Analogy: The speaker draws a parallel to fascism, where there is no separation between the public and private sectors, and corporations and the government work together for the same goals.
• Debunking the "Aversion" Myth: The speaker refutes the idea that Silicon Valley was previously averse to working with the military, citing examples like the Snowden revelations and existing contracts between tech companies and intelligence agencies (CIA, NSA).
• Historical Context: The speaker references John Poindexter and Palantir's origins, highlighting the long-standing relationship between Silicon Valley and the intelligence community.
• Alarming Language: The speaker finds the language used by the tech executives about uniting American innovation with the military's mission to be alarming, echoing the core tenet of fascism.
• Eisenhower's Warning: The speaker invokes Dwight Eisenhower's warning about the militarization of American life, suggesting that this integration is a realization of that warning on a grander scale.

Highlights:

• The commissioning of tech executives into the Army Reserve is presented as a significant development, symbolizing the deepening ties between Big Tech and the US military.
• The speaker emphasizes the potential dangers of this integration, drawing parallels to fascism and raising concerns about the erosion of the separation between corporate and state power.
• The historical context provided challenges the narrative of a recent shift in Silicon Valley's relationship with the military, revealing a long history of cooperation.

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About Channel:

Independent, Unencumbered Analysis and Investigative Reporting, Captive to No Dogma or Faction.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32683871

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MAGA Betrayal | Trump EPSTEIN Coverup | Post DUOPOLY Show Due Dissidence & Hard Lens Media RBN LIVE

#usnews #uspolitics #trump #epsteinfiles #kashpatel #middleeastnews #zionism #nickcruse #rbnlive #usimperialism #zohranmamdani #aoc #republicans #maga

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1. 00:00:00 Russia Russia Russia
2. 00:04:24 MAGA Tears & Cope, no Epstein list, countless broken promises, PAYtriots
3. 00:18:53 Trump sends weapons to Ukraine, Putin humiliating US
4. 00:33:09 Left has to solve Epstein now, left vs right, global human trafficking, Bill Gates
5. 01:09:11 Alex Jones screams & cries, Zohran Mamdami strategy, Zionists threaten to leave

Generated Summary:

Main Topic:

The video analyzes Donald Trump's broken promises to the MAGA movement, particularly regarding the Ukraine war and the release of the Epstein files. It also discusses the role of media and influencers in promoting political narratives and the fracturing of the MAGA movement.

Key Points:

• Trump's Betrayal of MAGA: The hosts argue that Trump has betrayed his promises, continuing the Ukraine war by sending weapons, failing to release the Epstein files, and generally governing like a typical establishment politician.
• Ukraine War: They criticize Trump for not achieving peace in Ukraine and for enabling the conflict during his first term. They suggest Putin is punishing Trump for his role in the proxy war.
• Epstein Files: Trump's dismissive reaction to questions about the Epstein case is seen as a major issue, exposing him as a protector of the sex trafficking elite.
• Media Manipulation: The video highlights how mainstream media is controlled by Zionists and how independent media is crucial for countering controlled narratives. It also discusses how MAGA influencers are being exposed as "PAY Patriots" who are paid to promote Trump's agenda.
• Fracturing of MAGA: The hosts discuss the fracturing of the MAGA movement as people realize Trump is not fulfilling his promises. They compare it to the disillusionment some felt after supporting Bernie Sanders.
• Manufacturing Consent: Trump is portrayed as a tool for manufacturing consent for establishment policies among anti-establishment conservatives.
• Importance of Independent Thinking: The hosts emphasize the importance of critical thinking, questioning narratives from both the left and the right, and avoiding cults of personality.

Highlights:

• Discussion of the BBC being a "pro-genocide Jewish supremacist organization."
• Analysis of Putin's strategy and his apparent humiliation of Trump on the global stage.
• Criticism of MAGA influencers and their mental gymnastics to defend Trump.
• Emphasis on the post-duopoly left as the only serious people in politics.
• Discussion of the impossibility of Epstein committing suicide under suicide watch conditions.
• Trump's defensive and dismissive reaction to questions about the Epstein case.

About Channel:

Blacking Out Corporate Propaganda and Educating for a Revolution.

“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

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