California is no stranger to protest, but not all protests mean the same thing. This week we reflect on two very different movements being protested in California, and asks what really defines courage, resistance, and moral clarity. When everything is treated as equal, we risk losing perspective on what’s truly at stake.

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For sources cited in compiling today’s episode, check out my corresponding article here: https://www.thecaliforniaconversation.com/articles/why-comparing-ice-to-iran-is-morally-wrong

Timestamps:

00:00 – 06:49 Two Protests, Same State, Different Stakes

06:50 – 17:05 ICE vs. Iran

17:06 – 21:51 The Criteria for Protest

21:52 – 23:20 We Must Preserve Moral Clarity in Protest