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“Under capitalism, social problems resulting from exploitation and the maldistribution of resources are understood as individual moral problems, not systemic problems. Getting support at a place that sees the systems, not the people suffering in them, as the problem can help people move from shame to anger and defiance.

“In this context of social isolation, and forced dependancy on hostile systems, mutual aid—where we choose to help each other out, share things, and put our resources into caring for the most vulnerable—is a radical act.”