The Dig Solidarity w/ Astra Taylor & Leah Hunt-Hendrix
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Oct 28, 2024 
Astra Taylor, a writer and filmmaker known for co-founding The Debt Collective, and Leah Hunt-Hendrix, co-founder of Solidare Network, delve into their book on solidarity. They explore the historical significance of solidarity in social movements, emphasizing collective action's necessity to tackle global challenges. The discussion critiques individualism, highlights transformative solidarity, and reimagines it in public discourse. They also tackle immigration issues and the role of philanthropy in progressive movements, stressing the need for united efforts against systemic barriers.
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Solidarity as a Core Principle
- Solidarity should be a core principle, not just rhetoric.
- It's both the means of creating power and the desired political horizon.
Types of Solidarity
- Solidarity can be negative (reactionary) or positive (transformative).
- Reactionary solidarity is exclusive and violent, while transformative solidarity has porous borders and seeks transformation, not annihilation.
MLK and Struggle
- Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" addresses those sympathetic to his goals but critical of his methods.
- He argues that struggle is essential for achieving a society rooted in love and solidarity.