REPORTING FROM KHARKIV
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War Day 611: ‘Ukraine’s Maidan Saved Europe.’ Could This Be an Example for the USA?
‘Ukraine’s Maidan Saved Europe.’ Could This Be an Example for the USA?
AGENCY VS AGENTS
Both Hamas and the Russian government have been fostering moral ambiguity in our public discourse. One of Moscow's primary objectives has been to obscure the significance of Ukraine's Maidan Revolution, which demonstrated that ordinary people can unite against corrupt elites. It showcased the power of individuals to act against evil, corruption, and totalitarianism.
People, whether in 1930s Germany or in today's Russia, Gaza, Israel, the United States, or Ukraine, bear responsibility for their governments. In 2014, Ukrainians displayed their capacity for self-governance, a fact that Russia seeks to erase.
Turning to the issue of immigration, which is a contentious subject worldwide, why have Ukrainians been warmly received while others face challenges? Additionally, why do Arab Muslim nations like Jordan and Egypt not welcome Palestinians from Gaza?
With an excerpt from my LAND OF THE FREE interview with Ukrainian Taras Byk, a civil society reformer who participated in the 2014 Maidan, aka the Revolution of Dignity.
Taras Byk: What Ukraine Can Teach Us About Democracy
“We are now already in the worse possible situation”
Taras Byk's special mission is the breakup of the Russian Federation, a project that doesn't seem so far-fetched after the Prigozhin mutiny. A civil society activist and political strategist, he says that Ukraine's Maidan Revolution, in which he participated, saved not only Ukraine but also Europe.
With American journalist Joe Lindsley, he discusses the importance of self-organization in Ukraine's stand for freedom and battles against corruption. Can Ukraine's example help revitalise the idea of democracy?
War Day 610: Skepticism & Conversation: The Best Vaccine Against Propaganda
🇺🇦 600+ DAYS OF WAR REPORTING on Chicago's @wgnradiovideo with host Bob Sirott and Joe Lindsley, the only American reporting in Ukraine every single day until victory 🎙️ from Thursday 26 October 2023
'SECRETING CLICHES'
"Each individual in the mass is insulated by thick layers of insensibility. He doesn’t … he doesn’t hear, he doesn’t think. He does not act, he is pushed. He does not talk, he produces conventional sounds when stimulated by the appropriate noises. He does not think, he secretes clichés." —Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation
If we want to navigate this time well instead of living as puppets, we should:
* Ask questions: Why did Hamas choose this moment to attack Israel? And who benefits?
* Examine whether the information source is free to be honest: When we receive information from Russia or Hamas-controlled Gaza, we should remember that these are not free societies with free speech. Everything can be orchestrated. Israel and Ukraine, on the other hand, are fiercely free-speaking places, where people and media can and do criticize the government.
We must keep this in mind when analyzing the info we see. Ukraine has shown it can do extraordinary things with long-range weapons. Now that Ukraine has proved itself, why isn’t the West hurrying to get Ukraine what it needs to put an end to Russian terror? 🤔🌍
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Spiritual freedom VS tyrannical rockets – Ukraine's top Jewish leader
Join us for a conversation with Ukraine's Chief Rabbi, Moshe Azman, who shares his thoughts on life in a free society amidst the backdrop of Russian attacks This distinguished Jewish leader, born in Soviet Russia, has expressed his love for Kyiv and Ukraine through his original music, a bit of which he shares with us. And he’s demonstrated that love by rescuing Ukrainians even while coming under Russian artillery fire.
American journalist Joe Lindsley, on the ground reporting from Ukraine every single day of Russia's full-scale war, conducts this interview with Rabbi Azman. Gain unique insights into courage and identity from a Jewish UKrainian leader standing tall despite the threat of rockets from Russia.
Ukrainian Soldiers Invite Elon Musk: Help Us Share Change His Mind
Dear Elon Musk:
🇺🇦 Ukraine is a nation of innovation, freedom, and unwavering resolve in the face of missiles and bullets. These soldiers invite you to see their reality firsthand, just as you visited the US-Mexican border. Why not witness their values-based resistance before you tweet further about Russia’s war on free people? 🤝 #UkraineInvitesMusk#freepeople
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