The anarcho-syndicalist international has published a public call backing a general strike and supporting a statement on the Yellow Vest movement written by its French section, CNT-AIT. The International Workers Association (IWA) would like to show its solidarity with the social protests occurring in France which are yet another example of resistance to the overbearing
After months of clashes, “Act 12” of the main Gilet Jaunes (yellow vest) marches today is setting itself squarely against police and fascist violence – and calls are growing for a general strike. A fascist attack launched against a procession at Act 11 by anti-capitalist party NPA last Saturday shook the left sections of the yellow vests. Several
The name sounds a bit like something to do with a lifeguard’s alliance, but this movement’s name (gilets jaune) comes from their high vis jackets, something that all drivers are legally required to carry in their car in France. And what better way to protest rising fuel costs than sticking them on and blocking 350
The move reflects a broader strategic vision embracing gender liberation, pluralism, and local democracy ~ Blade Runner ~ The formal announcement of the PKK’s dissolution has sparked mixed reactions among Turkey’s Kurds and international supporters.
We round up some of the titles to keep an eye out for, from retrospectives on punk social centres in London to the lives of brilliant organisers and mutual aid that thrives in the wake of wildfires.
Dozens of injuries and 50 arrests reported as riot police blocks Palestine solidarity march ~ Josie Ó Súileabháin ~ Thousands of Palestine solidarity activists gathered in Neukölln, Berlin yesterday (May 15th) to mark Nakba Day and protest Israel’s continuing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
An interview with anarchist author and translator Jean-Manuel Traimond on sexual play and the dismantling of hierarchies ~ Maurice Schuhmann ~ In December 2005, the anarchist author, city guide, and translator Jean-Manuel Traimond published a book in French under the provocative title Dissection of Organized Sadomasochism: Anarchist Approaches with the publishing house Atélier de création Libertaire.
Shielding the space with security rolling shutters will help keep it a safe and functional hub for resistance, solidarity, and self-organisation ~ Giannis Voliatis ~ The Ovradera social centre in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece was created around 4 years ago.
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