Episode 300: Uncountry - Borders, State Violence, and Defiant Love

Today’s episode offers a poignant reflection on state violence and its impact, particularly through the lens of immigration enforcement in Los Angeles County. The author of the source piece, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, interweaves personal observations of ICE raids and their effect on students with literary allusions, notably to Ursula K. Le Guin, to critique the dehumanising rhetoric and policies that create a sense of “uncountry.” Dr. Hoerricks emphasises how bureaucracy masks brutal practices like ethnic cleansing and the conditional nature of rights in America, urging readers to reimagine a world founded on love and belonging, not borders. She ultimately highlights the profound challenges faced by educators in such an environment and the enduring importance of resistance and care.

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/sunday-musings-on-uncountry-and-the

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