2022 has been the deadliest year for Palestinian children in the West Bank in 15 years. To fully understand how the Israeli state policies work, we have to understand how they affect – not unintentionally, but by design – the Palestinian children.
Author Archives: Justina Kevi
What Does The International Day of Solidarity with The Palestinian People Ask of Us?
November 29 is the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. What does it mean, really? And what can we do? I suggest two things.
Iran, Ukraine, And Logical Fallacies
Being for a people’s revolution is not the same as calling for a coup (in Iran). And calling for a negotiated settlement hoping it will end a brutal war is not the same as supporting the invader (in Ukraine).
In order to have discussions where we actually aim to understand what the person means, we have to notice logical fallacies. We have to create space for nuance.
The Margin is Scary, Yet Brazil Did Vote Against Fascism
In so many of my articles, my hope is hidden. Not in this one though. As Lula comes back to power in Brazil, we are all hoping for some healing, recovery, and bridging the divisions deepened by the hateful and violent policies of Jair Bolsonaro.
Beware The Façade of Political Representation
Behind what might appear as political representation and diversity we might find something quite not right. The representation itself can become a façade – so we have to be careful. In my episode, I talk about the new British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, the violent immigration policy of Lithuania, and what Israel attempts to remind the world of.
Our World Is on Fire. Where to Look?
When we talk about the scientifically proven and increasingly visible destruction of our planet, I invite you to bring three dichotomies into the conversation. Production vs consumption, non-military vs military pollution, and the Global South vs the Global North. They both shape the narrative and, in a way, they become the narrative itself.
Welcome to The Third Season of The Exploding Head Podcast!
My podcast is back!
There are still many things in this world that make my head wanna explode, there are still many things to deconstruct, educate ourselves about, and oftentimes unlearn.
Will The Fragile Democracy of Brazil Survive?
As voters in Brazil are choosing their representatives today, choosing their president can determine the country’s direction in ways that go beyond a specific party.
This election is extremely important not only because Brazil is a presidential republic (meaning, its president has significant powers) and world’s 12th economy. It’s because, to put it plainly, if Lula wins, the are fears of Bolsonaro not taking his political loss as leaders in democracies do – and that would have significant consequences for Brazil and the rest of the world.
The Women in Iran Have Had Enough And It’s Time To Support Them
What we’re seeing in Iran are widespread protests after the death of a young women, Mahsa Amini, in the custody of Iran’s moral police.
This looks like the beginning of a revolution. We have to believe in and stand with the women of Iran.
Our Politics and Our Societies Are Literally Making Us Sick – But It’s Not Just About Pollution
Our environment is making us sick.
And it’s not only the pollution and the toxins we are already aware of. These are the traumas we experience and pass on. Listen to how Dr. Gabor Maté, a trauma expert, explains it with so much compassion.
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