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When seeking belonging limits fighting for others

I'm planning to blockade an ICE facility but my immigration lawyer says any arrest could hurt my own citizenship application that's been pending for three years.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Your desire to join the community fully conflicts with your ability to challenge its injustices, forcing you to choose between inclusion and resistance.

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“Where Are You with Civil disobedience across traditions?”

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