His writings still influence how we think about the working class movement and anarchist history ~ Kate Sharpley Library Collective ~ Albert joined…
Albert Meltzer, our comrade – thirty years on
Tag: commemoration
Remembering Albert Meltzer
Thirty years after his death, his emphasis on class struggle remains – whilst the ‘anarcho-liberals’ have disappeared ~ Iain McKa…
William Godwin: A radical mind
The philosopher and novelist was the first to formulate the modern conception of anarchism ~ Ruby Tuke ~ In 1812 the young radical poet, Percy Byss…
Johann Most: Behind the caricature
The German-American anarchist, who died 120 years ago today, was a gifted writer and influential agitator ~ Tom Goyens ~ Johann Joseph Most died ar…
Jules Durand: Anarchist docker of Le Havre
Marking a century since the death of the successful strike organiser and tragic victim of the class judiciary ~ Maurice Schuhmann ~ The French port…
Remembering Paul Avrich
Twenty years have passed since the death of historian Paul Avrich on February 16, 2006, yet his influence on the study of American anarchism remain…
Echoes of Oscar Wilde
The author, who died 125 years ago today, defended the creative free individual against all forms of societal tyranny ~ Maurice Schuhmann ~ On Nove…
Remembering Joe Hill
The legendary Wobbly and songwriter, executed 110 years ago, was celebrated worldwide for his resilience and humour ~ Owen Clayton ~ Born Joseph Em…
“Let us become beautiful ourselves”: Élisée Reclus on vegetarianism, anarchism, and colonial violence
The great geographer and theorist of anarchist communism was part of a radical milieu that engaged a wide range of social issues, from capitalism a…
Elisée Reclus: 5 levels of social-ecological practice
His compelling and realistic revolutionary vision shows the preconditions for a liberated world ~ John P Clark ~ Elisée Reclus (1830-1905) was one…
Élisée Reclus on anarchy and nature
For the great anarchist geographer, anarchy was at play in every natural relationship grounded in solidarity ~ Fabio Carnevali ~ Reclus was the ana…
Élisée Reclus—Communard, geographer, vegetarian
On July 4, 1905, the French anarchist Élisée Reclus died in Torhout, near Bruges in Belgium ~ Maurice Schuhmann ~ Reclus, after whom a street lea…
Will the real Proudhon please stand up?
Instead of anarchist lore, we need historical context and an open mind ~ Shawn P Wilbur ~ It’s challenging to think about Pierre-Jose…
Proudhon in the 21st century
From decentralised organisation to critiques of war, Proudhon’s thought remains a provocative force ~ Alex Prichard ~ On the 160th anniversary of…
Who needs Proudhon?
160 years after his death, the first self-proclaimed anarchist deserves criticism—but not oblivion ~ Maurice Schuhmann ~ Pierre-Joseph Proudh…
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