We’re Not “Saving” Palestine – Palestine Is Saving Us

I’ve had it wrong all those years.

And not just the colonial / white feminist language for which I apologise.

I’ve had an epiphany recently that came to me in very simple language. It reminded me who is sheltering (“saving”) the humanity of whom.

It also confirms whose humanity – of those who do have the knowledge, of those who actually do have the privilege of having access to information – might have gone out.

This is the first time when my podcast episode comes directly from my video. Please choose the format that’s more accessible to you.

And as always: stay strong, check on others, and keep your heart open.

❤️💔❤️

Justina

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Justina is an independent political commentator, writer, and nonprofit professional, with a focus on anticolonial, feminist, antiwar, and climate-justice movements.

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