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Resistance 101: The Importance of Kindness

Why helping others isn't just good—it's revolutionary.

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Mark
May 24, 2025
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In times of democratic backsliding and authoritarian rule, kindness may seem trivial or even naïve. Yet history shows that small acts of compassion and solidarity can be profoundly subversive. Authoritarians thrive on fear, division, and cruelty; kindness resists by building trust, courage, and community.

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