Challenging Perceptions of Protest and Violence

Beatrice speaks with Stefanie Lyn Kaufman-Mthimkhulu about attempts to dismiss Aaron Bushnell’s self immolation as mental illness, and why settler colonialism relies so heavily on drawing lines between madness and “reason.” Note: intro from Artie ends at 0:03:30 Transcript: www.deathpanel.net/transcripts/aaron-bushnell This episode was originally released on February 29th, 2024 and we're re-releasing it today to mark nearly six months since Bushnell's action against the still ongoing genocide. To support the show and help make episodes like this one possible, become a patron at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod More on Project LETS here: projectlets.org/ More info on 2024 Socialism Conference here: https://socialismconference.org/2024-schedule Find our book Health Communism here: www.versobooks.com/books/4081-health-communism Find Jules' new book, A Short History of Trans Misogyny, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3054-a-short-history-of-trans-misogyny Death Panel merch here (patrons get a discount code): www.deathpanel.net/merch As always, support Death Panel at www.patreon.com/deathpanelpod