You can’t do it by aping the narrative. I think you can thread the needle, but not without mentioning the imperial dynamic.
I’m fine with women in Iran protesting for more rights. I’m fine with Hong Kongers protesting for their heritage of British-style rights. I’m not fine with my country getting involved, and if you actually care about those people and the success of their protests, you shouldn’t be either.
You can’t do it by aping the narrative. I think you can thread the needle, but not without mentioning the imperial dynamic.
I’m fine with women in Iran protesting for more rights. I’m fine with Hong Kongers protesting for their heritage of British-style rights. I’m not fine with my country getting involved, and if you actually care about those people and the success of their protests, you shouldn’t be either.