Why are working-class people conditioned to feel ashamed about owing unjust debt? Why are we constantly told to embrace personal responsibility and “pull ourselves up by our bootstraps”? Because the ruling class spends billions shaping these narratives—encouraging us to police ourselves and each other instead of building solidarity.
Debtor solidarity is powerful. And we can fight back.
https://debtcollective.org/event/100-days-from-shame-to-solidarity-politicizing-sharing-your-story/
Kevin Carson /
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