Proudhon in the 21st century
January 19th: From decentralised organisation to critiques of war, Proudhon’s thought remains a provocative force ~ Alex Prichard ~ On the 160th anniversary of the death of Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, it’s time to look at his work with historical distance.
Hung jury for climate activists, Elbit protesters to plead ‘not guilty’
January 17th: Heathrow spray-painters were denied defence of necessity, while weapons facility invaders are being treated as ‘terrorists’ ~ Cristina Sykes ~ Two climate protesters who sprayed Heathrow departure boards with orange paint last July face a retrial, after their jury yesterday failed to reach a majority decision.
Antifascist Gino extradition to Hungary delayed
January 16th: The activist is accused of attacks on neo-Nazis at the February 2023 “Day of Honour” in Budapest ~ Rob Latchford ~ A court in Paris yesterday accepted antifascist Gino’s lawyers request for further information on the conditions of detention and the conduct of a possible trial in Hungary.
Exclusive: Braverman tried to curtail Spycops inquiry
January 14th: FOIA request reveals Home Office attempted to change terms of reference, as campaigners warn of “impossibly tight schedule” for proper disclosure ~ Scott Harris ~ A Freedom of Information Act request reveals that Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman attempted to curtail the Undercover Policing Inquiry.
Zapatistas anticipate fall of capitalism within seven generations
January 8th: At international gathering in Oventik, Zapatista communities decry recent attacks and desire “to build for life on collective lands” ~ Sonia Muñoz Llort ~ The first session of International Meetings of Rebellions and Resistance 2024-2025 was held in Oventik, in the EZLN-liberated territories in Southeast Mexico between December 28-30.
Festivals of Resistance: US activists mobilise ahead of Trump’s inauguration
December 31st: Workshops and assemblies on January 18 will focus on practical skills such as forming affinity groups, planning direct actions, and building rapid response networks ~ Cristina Sykes ~ Ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, grassroots organisers across the United States are planning a coordinated series of events under the banner of “Festivals
Feminism and anarchism in Brazil
December 23rd: Anarchist and libertarian feminism in Brazil was created as a revolutionary project for material independence from the “sink, kitchen, and bed” triad ~ Eloísa Benvenutti de Andrade, from Patos à Esquerda ~ Anarchist women in Brazil have, from the beginning, made a major contribution to identifying the feminine in the constitution of feminist thought as
Football utopias: On and off the pitch with Republica and the Cowfolk
January 14th: Both teams share a unique friendship based on anti-fascist and activist priorities, providing a safe home for identities who don’t fit the typical sporting trajectory ~ Alice Hoole ~ The Easton Cowboys and Cowgirls (Cowfolk) and Republica Internationale were founded forty years ago in Bristol and Leeds.
Robert Paul Wolff (1933-2025)
January 13th: Famous for his philosophical anarchism, he was also a champion of Black liberation and anti-war movements ~ James Birmingham ~ Philosopher and professor of Afro-American studies Robert Paul Wolff passed away at the age of 91 on January 6, 2025.
Remembering Louise Michel: “Now I have only the revolution left”
January 9th: 120 years after her death, the hero of the Paris Commune continues to inspire ~ Maurice Schuhmann ~ In the Hôtel Oasis in Marseille, the French anarchist, feminist, and Communard Louise Michel passed away on January 9, 1905.
Who needs Proudhon?
January 18th: 160 years after his death, the first self-proclaimed anarchist deserves criticism—but not oblivion ~ Maurice Schuhmann ~ Pierre-Joseph Proudhon died on January 19, 1865, at the age of 56.
Notes from the US: “This is Trump’s America now”
January 15th: Catastrophic fires and racist attacks, climate denial and religious coercion—and Trump hasn’t even taken power yet ~ Louis Further ~ Next week—in contravention of Section 3 of the 14th amendment to the US constitution—the leader of the most powerful nation in the world will be a convicted felon, and someone who has evaded three other
Anarchist News Review: Glasgow Gaza action, Wolff, soldiers and violent acts, Labour and AI
January 15th: Chatting about what’s happening in economics, tech and direct action with a US twist thanks to this week’s guest, James Birmingham.
