[Bonus] Beyond the Labels with Fernando Deveras: Identity Politics, Strategy, and Harm Reduction

Hey y’all,Fernando Deveras and I were blessed to have a conversation on a bunch of important topics for our communities! I hope you all enjoy it→We touched on so many things central topics to the community so I hope you all get to join in and leave some comments below to see how it lands for you all.Here is a quick look at what we dig into:* The Trap of Identity Politics: Navigating labels like Mexican, Latino, Latine, and the complexities of reclaiming indigenous heritage without erasing the folks currently struggling on the ground.* Proximity to Power vs. Proximity to Pain: Why the political spectrum in the U.S. is completely warped, and how politicians use “both-sides” language to dodge accountability.* The California Governor’s Race: A look at why Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra are tripping up creators, and the political litmus tests that matter when children are being bombed abroad.* The Reality of Harm Reduction: Navigating the 2024 hangover, the very real threat of ICE targetings hitting close to home, and how we protect our communities while playing the long game.My favorite quote from this→“If you ever see one of my videos and it resonates with you, steal my words... as long as we’re rowing in the same direction, that’s what’s important.”If you appreciate this conversation and my work I would be so grateful if you’d consider supporting this journey. Beyond this newsletter, you can do the following to go above and beyond:* Check out my new podcast! It’s also here on Substack!* Buy me a coffee- a way to support my continued journey!* Facebook - please follow!* YouTube - please subscribe!* and of course consider upgrading your subscription This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit senorbarragan.substack.com/subscribe