Episode 62

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16th Aug 2023

Community Defences

The Peace Country Progressive Alliance are a small network of activists with the daunting task of "fighting hate" in their rural community.

That fight utilizes a variety of tactics, including physically standing up to venomous right-wing protestors outside drag story time events. Why do they do it? How do they mobilize in remote parts of the country with very little resources?

What does defending the lgbtq community have to do with building working class solidarity? A lot!

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Blueprints of Disruption
Blueprints of Disruption is dedicated to amplifying the work of activists, organizers and rabble rousers. This weekly podcast, hosted by Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero, features in-depth discussions that explore different ways to challenge capitalism, decolonize spaces and create movements on the ground. Together we will disrupt the status quo one Thursday at a time.

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Jessa McLean

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Host, Jessa McLean is a socialist political and community organizer from Ontario.

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