ProudBoysWhisperer

How does one go from a regular YouTube viewer to a violent agitator? Or a smart person falling for QAnon? Or nice people ending up in a militia, attacking peaceful protestors? These questions are common and puzzling. Leading academics also grapple with these issues, but Glitterpill believes the solution lies not in the ivory tower, but in grassroots community efforts.

As treacherous as social media can be, with its landscape of fake news and echo chambers, Glitterpill sees its potential for reviving healthy debate and fostering powerful, transformational discussions. Yet, we recognize that engaging in conversations with those holding different views and experiences can be challenging, particularly on social media platforms where quick, often hurtful rhetoric is algorithmically favored.

It’s crucial to acknowledge that these kinds of conversations can be scary and draining. Many of us view conflict as terrifying. That’s why fostering a rigorous self-care practice and learning to resource ourselves after challenging dialogues is essential. Activist burnout is real, and sustainable change requires us to be in it for the long haul.

This is where the Glitterpill community comes in. We serve those engaged in niche fields of work, particularly extremism research. Our community understands the unique challenges you face, from burnout and depression to isolation. We recognize the struggle of feeling misunderstood by the broader society. In Glitterpill, you’re not alone. You’re understood.

We offer regular healing offerings, social support, and tools for self-care. As a Glitterpill member, you’ll have access to prior self-care chats, foundational practices, and a new discussion theme each month. We are not just a resource, but a community and a toolkit for those seeking a new way of communicating about important events and ideas.

Glitterpill promotes a pluralistic, joyful, creative, and human-centered approach to understanding the news, preparing for important conversations, replenishing your spirit, and engaging with critical thought and grassroots activism for a more just and peaceful society. It’s time to ditch the red and blue pills and take the Glitterpill, opening your eyes to a world where creativity, collaboration and applied learning are the norm.

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