We Need to Drop “Terrorism” from Our Political Vocabulary
“Terrorism” is a nebulous, racialized, and incoherent concept. Its use adds nothing to our political or ethical analysis, but rather functions as a political weapon in the hands of US empire.
Chris I. is a graduate student at the University of Chicago, where he organizes with Students for Justice in Palestine. Views are his own.

“Terrorism” is a nebulous, racialized, and incoherent concept. Its use adds nothing to our political or ethical analysis, but rather functions as a political weapon in the hands of US empire.
