Throwing Out the Master’s Tools and Building a Better House
By Rebecca Solnit ZNet Violence Is Conventional Violence is what the police use. It’s what the state uses. If we want a revolution, it’s because we want a better world, because we think we have a bigger imagination, a more beautiful vision. So we’re not violent; we’re not like them in crucial ways. When I see a New York City [...]
When they kick at your front door, how you gonna come? – Pacifism versus reality
Cautiously pessimistic (blog) The Occupy movements that have spread across the world over the last few months have many features that are appealing from an anarchist perspective, or at least from this particular anarchist’s perspective. For example, the movement’s embrace of open discussion and non-hierarchical structures is a big draw, especially when compared to the unions and other traditional organisations [...]
Against the Dogmatic Fetishization of Non-Violence
by edaverynatale on Wed, 11/16/2011 Occupy Philly Media Note: Nothing contained within here is meant to spur anyone to commit acts of violence. While I am a defender of violence and threats thereof as a tactic, I do not necessarily believe that our movement is in a place to begin committing these acts (though I think we should stand in [...]
Occupy Wall Street Marks One Month
October 17, 2011 Occupations Spread to Over 100 US Cities Movement For Economic Justice Gains Global Momentum Liberty Square, New York, NY — One month ago today about 2,000 people rallied in Lower Manhattan and marched up Broadway. Stopping at Zuccotti Park an estimated 150 stayed the night and began an encampment. Renaming the space “Liberty Square,” we kicked off [...]
Justified Rage from an Unsafe Space: Reflection on Occupy Wall Street
By Charlene Obernauer Many Peoples, Many Identities: Racism and Sexism Within the Occupation It’s been over a month since the Occupy Wall Street Movement began. Like many others; despite my active involvement and overall support, OWS has both inspired and enraged me. It’s made me remember why I became an organizer. And it’s made me realize why sometimes, I want [...]
