Welcome to Dispatch #19! This issue we are discussing the Asian-American identity (it’s revolutionary roots and how we can reclaim them), one of the largest student strikes in US history, and more about the intricacies of the relationship between East and West.
By the way - we will be taking a short Summer break for the month of June. We've been going at this for 9 months straight (as neurodivergents, this is a big accomplishment for us!), so we're taking some time to rest, reset, and work on some big new ideas that we want to get off the ground. The next Dispatch will be July 6, 2025! Till then, you can catch us on Instagram.
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Easy Actions to Take
⏱~3min | Send a complaint demanding BBC air Basement Film’s Gaza documentary “Gaza: Medics Under Fire”
Why: 600 industry figures have already signed a letter telling BBC to air this documentary otherwise it “fails in its journalistic responsibility to report the truth, and fails in its duty of care to these brave contributors.” Organized by Unmute Humanity
Why: Israel’s AI program — which required external tech support, including support from Microsoft — “has been a behind-the-scenes force accelerating the death toll in Gaza. Microsoft doesn’t take any responsibility for enabling a genocide. But we’ve forced them to stop remaining silent, to admit that they’re concerned, and that they do provide technology to Israel’s military. Now is the time for us to ramp up the pressure. Organized by No Tech for Apartheid
Why: For generations, birthright citizenship has protected immigrant communities. Ending birthright citizenship poses an immediate and profound threat to Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI), and immigrant families. This policy would create a new class of stateless individuals, leaving countless children in limbo, tearing families apart, and fundamentally calling into question whether AAPIs can truly belong in this country. Organized by Stop AAPI Hate
⏱~3min | (US Only) Call your Senator to demand that they vote NO to HR 1 to protect Medicare and Medicaid
Why: House Republicans have narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act which, along with many other horrible cuts, will gut critical programs like Medicare and Medicaid to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and mass deportations. This is a matter of life or death for many Americans, especially disabled, elderly, and low-income, and millions could likely love coverage. Organized by 5Calls
Little (Movement) Wins
Tired of resistance that feels like sign-waving without purpose? The Center for Artistic Activism is hosting a free workshop, The Action Energizer Lab, to to help you boost your political effectiveness.
It's a 60-minute, fast-paced workshop designed to give community organizers, artists, campaigners, or anyone ready to stop leaving impact on the table some practical tools and inspiring ideas to level up their activism. Attendees will learn 9 simple techniques to make their actions more exciting, more engaging, and get results.
🗓 Wed, June 25 @ 6pm ET on Zoom
The Third World Liberation Front
Revealing History
