Episode notes
California is no stranger to protest, but not all protests mean the same thing. This week we reflect on two very different movements being protested in California, and asks what really defines courage, resistance, and moral clarity. When everything is treated as equal, we risk losing perspective on what’s truly at stake.
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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/why-comparing-ice-to-iran-is-morally-wrong
Timestamps:
00:00 – 06:49 Two Protests, Same State, Different Stakes
06:50 – 17:05 ICE vs. Iran
17:06 – 21:51 The Criteria for Protest
21:52 – 23:20 We Must Preserve Moral Clarity in Protest