Library usage *intensifies*
a reminder that libraries prefigure a solarpunk future & supporting them through fascism is an act of resistance
https://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/episode-25-library-economies-and
Ep. 25: Library Economies and Third Spaces

Prefiguring a Solarpunk World Today

Bright Green Futures

@susankayequinn TIL what prefigure means.

Which leads me to this question. If I shine a light on prefigure, does it create a foreshadow?

@leroy haha

@susankayequinn @leroy

Thank you for sharing! I love TIL moments, and I want suggest adding 'Library Economies and Third Spaces' to the resource collection in the #CommonsLibrary on #PrefigurativePolitics

https://commonslibrary.org/prefigurative-politics-in-practice/

Prefigurative Politics in Practice

The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in social change, activism, organising, advocacy and justice.

The Commons

@teq Thanks for the suggestion! I'd be happy to include the podcast/blog post about Library Economies in The Commons — not sure how to go about doing that, but I'm open to it!

@leroy

@susankayequinn
Great! If you'd like to contribute it as a standalone resouce I recommend reaching out to @holly and the other librarians - see the 'Writing for the Commons Social Change Library' process:
https://commonslibrary.org/writing-for-the-commons-social-change-library/
Writing for The Commons Social Change Library

The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in social change, activism, organising, advocacy and justice.

The Commons

@susankayequinn

I'll also talk to @holly about including a link to your podcast in the prefigurative-politics-in-practice resource set