Solidarity Not Charity: The Radical Roots of Mutual Aid

This episode explores the radical political origins and history of mutual aid as a practice of collective care and solidarity, tracing its roots back to 19th century anarchist and socialist movements. We'll look at how marginalized communities, from immigrant workers to Black Panthers, have used mutual aid to meet each other's needs and build power outside of state institutions. We'll also examine how the language of "charity" has often been used to depoliticize and co-opt these grassroots efforts, and how contemporary mutual aid organizers are reclaiming the revolutionary spirit of this tradition. Finally, we'll discuss how mutual aid can be a strategy for building alternative, decentralized economic and social systems beyond the confines of capitalism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.