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For years, Pope Francis has spoken out against the injustices of capitalism, denouncing neoliberalism as a scourge on humanity. This stance sets him apart from his predecessors, who came from the firmly conservative Vatican establishment and fiercely opposed such critiques.
He has also positioned himself as an anti-war pope, having criticized Israel and NATO for years. He even labeled Israel’s actions in Gaza as “terrorism” and condemned NATO, saying it provoked the Russia-Ukraine war.
However, he has also attempted to hide his history of collaboration with the fascist military dictatorships in Argentina in the 70s. He was the head of the Jesuit mission in the country at the time, he never spoke out against the regime, and in one famous case, worked with them to persecute leftist priests.
Orlando Yorio and Francisco Jalics were Jesuits, working under Francis, and were known as “slum priests” for their work helping the poor in the south of Buenos Aires in the 70s. In 1976, they were arrested and tortured by the dictatorship for being “subversives.” Francis withdrew official Jesuit protection from the two, which allowed the military to detain them.
As Pope, he also maintained many reactionary stances in line with the rest of the Church establishment. He never shifted any of the discriminatory policies against the LGBT community, nor in favor of a woman’s right to choose. In fact, he often criticised “gender ideology,” a far-right talking point.
Despite speaking out against inequality and war, Pope Francis never reformed the Church’s conservative power structures. Its elite interests remain intact — from ties to governments and power, to a vast investment arm embedded in global capitalism.
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Photos: Three cheers for this cozy nook in... a drive-to shopping center? Josh Green Mon, 04/21/2025 - 16:24
No breaking news here, just a random springtime observation: Not every aspect of Atlanta’s drive-to, suburban-style shopping centers has to be terrible.
Exploring asphalt-dominated places such as Toco Hill Shopping Center (it’s singular, according to the iconic totem signage in the middle of it) isn’t high on the priority list around here, to be honest. But a chance encounter recently with the “Toco Courtyard” left a crew of birthday party celebrants pleasantly surprised.
Tucked-away and relatively peaceful, the versatile courtyard was previously home to French restaurant staple Petite Auberge for more than 40 years. Most of the surrounding retail space was reborn in October as a collaboration between Wild Heaven Beer and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, which is operating a large taproom and full kitchen with seating for about 100. That’s in addition to outdoor seating with picnic tables, synthetic grass, and the courtyard’s lovely, mature trees.
Back here, the Toco Hill parking-lot seas seem far removed.
The shopping center's recognizable totem signage near Spiller Park Coffee and a communal green. Invest Atlanta
A splash fountain installed as part of Edens' pre-pandemic renovations, near the entryway to Wild Heaven Beer and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q's nook of a retail courtyard. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The Publix-anchored shopping center underwent comprehensive upgrades about six years ago. That included another outdoor greenspace near the Toco Courtyard, where “family and friends naturally gather,” according to property owner Edens, the same South Carolina-based firm behind the ongoing remake of North DeKalb Mall.
Built in the 1950s, the shopping center today is almost fully leased (but R.I.P. to froyo outpost Menchies), according to Edens.
Which is proof that, while it might lack Main Street charms, something is clearly still working around here.
Lined with eateries, the Toco Hill Shopping Center green on a recent Monday evening. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
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Inside the Wild Heaven Beer and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q space. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
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The shopping center's recognizable totem signage near Spiller Park Coffee and a communal green. Invest Atlanta
Lined with eateries, the Toco Hill Shopping Center green on a recent Monday evening. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
A splash fountain installed as part of Edens' pre-pandemic renovations, near the entryway to Wild Heaven Beer and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q's nook of a retail courtyard. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
Inside the Wild Heaven Beer and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q space. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
The cozy, versatile Toco Courtyard space where the barbecue-brewery space operates. Josh Green/Urbanize Atlanta
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REP. SHRI THANEDAR CALLS FOR TRUMP'S IMPEACHMENT OVER FAILURE TO ENFORCE SUPREME COURT ORDER
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It alienates many Americans. Including working class and rural people.
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It acts as successful fuel for Trumpist media.
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Is massively unproductive and may seem childish
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Onlookers may generalize the whole movement with it.
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Has the potential of people leaving the protest (and movement) in anger. (This can be prevented with a fire extinguisher).
You have the right to burn the flag, and you have the right to think whatever you want about it. But you must remember; a vast majority of Americans love and cherish our flag, including this who are with us. Burning the flag will cause more harm than good, and could diminish the potential of this movement. Don’t do it.
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