In the past several years, there has been a surge in anti-migrant rallies, racist policies and anti-rights movements, alongside a broader pushback against diversity, equity, decolonisation, and inclusion.
These forces promote racism, xenophobia, transphobia, nationalism, colonialism, and imperialism. Racialised and low-income communities, especially migrants, are being further scapegoated: not only blamed, but also criminalised, arrested, detained, incarcerated, and deported. All this fuels the expansion of state violence and intensifies marginalisation and oppression.
At the same time, fascism, right-wing nationalism, and imperialism are gaining ground both in the US and globally. This lurch to the right is creating widespread frustration and fear that erode hope and collective power. In such difficult times, building collective strength – rooted in love, care, and mutual support – is all the more vital.
