2025 is here and it’s already been quite a start. Since we’ve been on holiday, we decided to let others do the talking for most of this newsletter instead of writing it all ourselves. Along with the usual calls-to-action and news headlines, we have a curated collection of links to help you transition into the new year. We hope you enjoy this read!
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Easy Actions to Take
Why: The Associated Press has reported the capture of Dr. Abu Safiya, the head of Kamal Adwan Hospital, by saying that he was associated with Hamas despite Israel providing no evidence to this claim. Doing so validates the Israeli narrative and justifies the destruction of all hospitals in the north of Gaza.
Why: Biden has informed Congress of another $8 Billion weapons sale to Israel, likely his last act as President, just as Israel attacks clearly marked humanitarian aid vehicles. Such an act is a clear violation of Leahy Law which forbids the US from selling weapons to countries who violate human rights.
Little Wins for The People
Why It Matters: Ivory Coast officially gained independence from French colonial rule in 1960, but France has maintained a military presence for decades, with hundreds of soldiers still stationed in the country today. This follows the expulsion of French troops from several other African nations in recent months: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal and Chad. Of Africa's former French colonies, only Djibouti and Gabon will continue to host French forces.
Why it Matters: Sending emails and letters can feel pointless sometimes so it’s important to see our impact. Accountable Media and Unmute Humanity ran a letter writing campaign against Sky News for their misleading coverage of babies freezing to death in Gaza which resulted in Sky News altering their headline after over 3000 letters. This is why sustained pressure matters!
How Empires Fall and Why the US is Next
Revealing History
This is a great video tracking the historical trends that have indicated collapsing empires in the past and why the United States is showing more and more of these signs.
Check out Uncivilized Media for more stories like this!
What Should Leaders Learn From History?
Connecting the Dots
It's often said that in order to know where to go, we have to know where we have been. 2025, and the next few years in general, will be a time of momentous change and conflict. Throughout it all, many people will appear who want to lead us through it. This is a great talk by Professor Roy Casagranda that explores what kind of thinking we should expect from would-be leaders and the two great opposing forces throughout all history.
The People's Dictionary: Dead Internet Theory
Dead Internet Theory is the idea that most of the content on the internet will eventually be created by bots or generated by AI, rather than real people. With AI becoming more and more prevalent in our lives, and Mark Zuckerberg announcing the rollout of fake AI influencers on Instagram and Facebook, it seems the Dead Internet Theory is proving true. The only way to prevent this is with our wallets and our loud rejection of AI being used to blur the lines between the real and digital.
Read more about Dead Internet Theory here
Artists Confronting Inequalities
Bad Bunny is likely an artist you have heard about, especially for his work as a musician. While we try to focus on lesser-known artist and projects, it’s important to recognize when large artist are using their platform for good too. In his first short film, Bad Bunny tells the story of his home country, Puerto Rico, and how it feels to see what you once loved change into something potentially unrecognizable. Through this film Bad Bunny invites us to think about consider the effects of colonialism and gentrification, and the importance of preserving culture.
Resources & Tools
- 2025 Palestine Action Guide by Protect Palestine
- Advice for Working Class Artists by Earth Liberation Studio
- New Years Resolution Reminders by Recovery for the Revolution
- Everyday Abolitionist Actions to Take by Abolition is a Garden
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Little Wins is a Los Angeles-based creative studio using the power of visual design & storytelling to raise our collective consciousness, connect communities across cultures and classes, and motivate others to improve our world. We do this because we want to see a more engaged, liberated, and regenerative world where all people have access to the knowledge and tools needed to thrive.
