Welcome to Dispatch #41! Last Dispatch we highlighted the word “Moral Disengagement” as our People’s Dictionary word which describes the phenomenon where people's morals become unlinked from their actions, causing them to support or perform otherwise unthinkable actions. This week we want to expand on that a bit more so scroll down to check out an article by Albert Bandura to explain the 6 tactics that are commonly used to make this happen. Once you know these 6 tactics, you’ll start seeing them pop up everywhere!
In addition, we highlight an artist whose work speaks to the contradictions of everyday life inside the United States - Martha Rosler, a 4-part video series about the ways television changed how we consume art & images, a new article breaking down China’s economic threat to the United States, and more!
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Easy Actions to Take
Why: Ten civilian volunteers carrying medical aid to Gaza were kidnapped and are being held hostage at secret detention centers in Libya. Pick your country in the link and demand their immediate and safe release. Organized by Newscord
Why: Supply chains are a critical for maintaining Israel’s violent campaigns and act as a vulnerable chokepoint. Putting pressure onto complicit private companies, in addition to boycotting, is an easy and effective way to exploit this vulnerability. Organized by Wage Peace Australia
Why: The bipartisan NO FAKES Act of 2026 (S. 4591 and H.R. 8915) would establish a federal right to control the use of your own voice and likeness in AI-generated content. The bill would establish clear legal protections against unauthorized digital replicas while preserving important exceptions for news reporting, parody, criticism, and other First Amendment-protected speech. Organized by 5Calls
