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POSTPONED Conscious Relationships August: How We Relate (Sep 3)
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POSTPONED Conscious Relationships August: How We Relate (Sep 3)

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Conscious Relationships returns for our third discussion, and our second time at Genuine Joe. “Conscious” relationships are relationships which are deliberately formed among equals, rather than simply following society’s default scripts. We strive to stay off the “relationship escalator” regardless of our choices. In this month’s discussion, we’ll discuss different ways we relate to other… Continue reading POSTPONED Conscious Relationships August: How We Relate (Sep 3)

Conscious Relationships: Resources For Questioning The ‘Relationship Escalator’
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Conscious Relationships: Resources For Questioning The ‘Relationship Escalator’

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In our culture, intimate relationships come with a host of assumptions about the direction they take, including monogamy, marriage and children. Regardless of what choices we make, the Conscious Relationship discussion group is dedicated to encouraging people to make deliberate choices and question whether these assumptions fit their lives. During the first two meetings of… Continue reading Conscious Relationships: Resources For Questioning The ‘Relationship Escalator’

Far-Right Fascists Threaten Impeachment March In Austin, Texas
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Far-Right Fascists Threaten Impeachment March In Austin, Texas

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Yesterday, outright fascists came to Austin looking to attack antifa in conjunction with the “1776 Freedom March” that gave a voice to bigots, white nationalists, and eugenicists like Augustus Invictus who was flown in from Florida. Unable to assault people yesterday, they came back to Austin looking for a fight today. They targeted an anti-Trump,… Continue reading Far-Right Fascists Threaten Impeachment March In Austin, Texas

Resisting Doxing & Protecting Privacy: Resources For Vulnerable People
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Resisting Doxing & Protecting Privacy: Resources For Vulnerable People

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Below is a collection of resources from Oh Shit! What Now?’s “Take Back Your Online Privacy: Dox Resisters Edition” class. We either used these resources and links in the creation of the class, or they offer opportunities for further learning and study. Oh Shit! What Now? offers basic computer security classes every other month, but… Continue reading Resisting Doxing & Protecting Privacy: Resources For Vulnerable People

Conscious Relationships Discussion Group: Building Healthier Relationships
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Conscious Relationships Discussion Group: Building Healthier Relationships

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Join us for our second discussion on forming “conscious” intimate relationships — relationships which are deliberately formed among equals, rather than simply following society’s default scripts. This month, we’ll continue talking about the assumptions people make about love and loving relationships, and discuss whether there’s a better way to do things for us as individuals… Continue reading Conscious Relationships Discussion Group: Building Healthier Relationships

Oh Shit! What Now? A Brief Statement Of Purpose & Politics
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Oh Shit! What Now? A Brief Statement Of Purpose & Politics

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Oh Shit! What Now? is an educational collective based in Austin, Texas, with members from diverse political perspectives. We are staunchly antifascist and independent of any particular leftist or radical doctrine. Our mission is to cultivate safer spaces for learning, discussing, creating, and building relationships across a broad spectrum of ideology and activist experience. We… Continue reading Oh Shit! What Now? A Brief Statement Of Purpose & Politics

Crustacean Zine Library Monthly Zine Workshop (June 3)
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Crustacean Zine Library Monthly Zine Workshop (June 3)

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The Crustacean Zine Library and Oh Shit! What Now? present the fourth monthly FREE zine workshop. Come make zines with us! I will bring supplies, music, and my zine-producing experience. Also maybe donuts. You can bring whatever you want that would be helpful in creating a zine, including questions! ♥ We strive to make all… Continue reading Crustacean Zine Library Monthly Zine Workshop (June 3)