I'm hoping this doesn't start a fight, I'm just curious what the political orientation is of this community. I grew up in a liberal (in the American sense) family, and I identify now as a socialist, though a lot of the liberalism I grew up in has stuck with me, like interest in LGBTQ and women's rights, environmentalism, etc. Wondering where people here land?

  • JuneFall [none/use name]
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    1 year ago

    My gay uncle was thrown into jail in West Germany in the early 1970s. He then moved to Berlin and spend most of his time in East Berlin. The GDR was in many cases more progressive than the FRG (West Germany). For example:

    • less racism against BIPoC i.e. South African freedom fighters
    • better rights for women, including access to abortion, preservatives, healthcare, child care, sick days, divorce, etc.