Jocelyn Figueroa

We Aren’t Meant To Live This Way: Late-Stage Capitalism, Over-Consumption and Social Media Influence How We Are Perpetuating The Cycle Of Consumerism

The garment industry is the second largest polluter in the world, with oil being in the lead. Fast fashion is not sustainable, and there’s no denying it. It’s not only killing the planet, but garment workers suffer some of the worst labor practices in the world.

Scar Tissue Ep. 17: The Hunt A series of short episodes detailing shelter life in New York City

Scar Tissue Ep. 17: The Hunt
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Scar Tissue Ep. 16: Therapy Pt. 2 A series of short episodes detailing shelter life in New York City

Scar Tissue Ep. 16: Therapy Pt. 2
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The Hope Machine #3: Thoughts on Substack, “Shit Takes”, and Collective Responsibility It’s been about a month since my last newsletter, and it’s been almost 2 weeks since my last post.

The Hope Machine #3: Thoughts on Substack, “Shit Takes”, and Collective Responsibility
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I'm truly exhausted by tech. I don't want to keep up with all of the digisec stuff, the AI stuff, etc. etc. Put your stuff on a platform and they decide to shut down. Send your large files to someone and the company decides to usurp your ownership of your own work. It's just exhausting.

Every single story you are hearing from the Everglades Concentration Camp has been and is already taking place in hundreds of prisons and jails in the U.S. That's what PIC abolitionists have been trying to get the public to understand for decades.

Scar Tissue Ep. 1: Case Number A series of short episodes detailing shelter life in New York City.

I’m writing this approximately 50 days after entering the Department of Homeless Services’ shelter system in New York City.

A story of unconventional friendship of an elderly woman, middle-aged man, and young girl through foods and life difficulties in between.

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#SweetBeanPaste #DurianSukegawa #translatedfromJapanesebyAlisonWatts #simplereview #booksky

At The Intersection of Hope and Grief Thoughts on healing, direct action, and building a community of care.

It was in my mid 20s’ when I really learned the power of a single action. I was in my fourth year of college and my landlord suddenly retracted my lease renewal and began his year-long quest to evict me from my rent-stabilized apartment.

Universal Basic Income (UBI) Works! But Critics Hate Poor People So Yeah… It’s Bread and Roses for a Reason

Universal Basic Income (UBI) Works! But Critics Hate Poor People So Yeah…

Sick Girl Summer and Finding My Place in the Revolution Reflecting on the No Kings protests, disabled life in Gaza, and ableism in Trump policies.

I became sick in the aftermath of covid. At that point I entered The Sick Times. First it was years of long-covid symptoms, and eventually I was diagnosed with lupus. While covid did not “cause” the auto-immune disease, it likely triggered it after having been dormant for most of my life. [...]

This is a season of trench warfare and we have to continue to fight because a law passed is NOT the end and I think we all know this. There will be implementation fight opportunities, there will be constant organizing and pushback. Nothing is permanent. Onwards.

Kill the fascist within you.

Instead of Giving Into Despair Over Trump’s Big Evil Bill, Let’s Organize Independence Day felt like a storm creeping overhead.

If you’re wondering where to start, a good place is always in your own backyard. Check in with your local food banks, clinics, and legal aid organizations and find out how you can help. Whether it’s donating food, time, or money, there are ways to show up for your friends and neighbors near you.

The Hope Machine #2: Reflecting on Zohran Mamdani, and STILL having hope for a better tomorrow Content warning: Mention of suicidal ideation

Content warning: Mention of suicidal ideation
Year after year, I see more and more of the evils that capitalism and the powerful have birthed on this planet we call home. I’ve seen how the powerful are essentially death makers, killing the planet, those who inhabit it, all in the name of profit[...]

Sick Girl Summer and Finding My Place in the Revolution Reflecting on the No Kings protests, disabled life in Gaza, and ableism in Trump policies.

I became sick in the aftermath of covid. At that point I entered The Sick Times. First it was years of long-covid symptoms, and eventually I was diagnosed with lupus. While covid did not “cause” the auto-immune disease, it likely triggered it after having been dormant for most of my life. [...]

Love Radicalized: Thoughts on Unlearning Harm and Rebuilding Love for The End of The World Love in Late-Stage Capitalism, Love as in Care Work, Care Work as in Showing Up

We are creating a new kind of culture where the care work we do for each other is so powerful that it can challenge a harmful system that dehumanizes others daily.

I am begging people not to look to the NYT for coverage of what's happening. The BBC, Le Monde, Ajazeera and others will have more truthful coverage.

We hear the phrase "work-life balance" all the time. One of the 3 most common objections to universal basic income is that people would work less. On balance, because less work means more life, that's the same thing as fearing that people would live more.

Oh no, people lived 2 hours more per week…

Universal Basic Income (UBI) Works! But Critics Hate Poor People So Yeah… It’s Bread and Roses for a Reason

Universal Basic Income (UBI) Works! But Critics Hate Poor People So Yeah…

Hopeful Scribbles | Substack Scribbling hope in these horrible times.

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The article says there were 18 people so there was more than enough to house every single person at that camp.

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• Los Angeles Rapid Response Network
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• Immigrant Defenders Law Center Rapid Response Hotline
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• Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)
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• Mutual Aid LA Network (MALAN)
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• LA Street Care & Mutual Aid
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• Street Medic Aid & Supply Hub (S.M.A.S.H.)
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I donated to a mutual aid fund in LA I follow since I saw they were passing out PPE to protestors and they said these are the places that need help the most right now.

www.instagram.com/jailsupportla

uniondelbarrio.org/main/

stopice.net

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Educators fear their homeless students could become a target for Trump cuts A federal program provides extra help to make sure students experiencing homelessness get an education. Amid massive cuts to the federal government, the program's future is uncertain.

A federal program provides extra help to make sure students experiencing homelessness get an education. Amid massive cuts to the federal government, the program's future is uncertain.

Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.

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The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.

Eviction Hurts Kids: Housing Loss Linked To Increased Mental Illness In Children A new study shows the stress of eviction and housing loss significantly increases rates of depression and anxiety in children—especially younger kids.

A new study shows that the stress of eviction and housing loss significantly increases rates of depression and anxiety in children—especially younger kids—making eviction prevention a critical public health strategy.