Agency 2021 Year In Review
by2021. Can’t say we’re sad to see you go. Beginning with a literal attempt at an insurrectionary coup by Trump’s fascist goons and closing…
Commentary
Anarchist perspectives on current events.
Understanding the Modern State: an Interview with Eric Laursen
byIt’s become increasingly common to see news stories about the record levels of dissatisfaction and distrust in governments and institutions. One of the most…
What is the State? A New Animated Video Primer From Agency & AK Press
byAs we collectively face an increasing level of social and environmental crises around the world, many people are questioning how the State—a system that…
Anarchist Profiles: Klee Benally on Indigenous Mutual Aid
byAgency’s Ryan Only caught up with Indigenous anarchist Klee Benally to discuss his work with Kinlani Mutual Aid and other projects. Klee has an…
Jewish Anarchist Women of the Early 1900s: An Interview With Elaine Leeder
byElaine Leeder was a member of the 1970s anarcha-feminist movement before becoming a sociology professor. She is the author of six books, including The…
The War Against May Day is a War On Workers
by“What we would like to do is change the world…by crying unceasingly for the rights of the workers, of the poor, of the destitute….
Shane Burley Talks About Antiracism, Antifascism, Antisemitism, and Reasons for Hope
byAgency recently had the opportunity to preview Shane Burley’s excellent new book “Why We Fight: Essays on Fascism, Resistance, and Surviving The Apocalypse”, and…
2020 in Review: a Year of Challenging the State and Setting Transformative Goals
byIt’s been a hell of a year, to say the least. We’ve seen the US government go from flirting with fascism to unabashedly flaunting…
NY Times Rejects LTE in Response to Editorial Slandering Anarchists and Propping Up Right Wing Attacks on the Left
byAgency submitted the following letter to the editor (LTE) to the NY Times on October 2. They did not reply. Subject: Re: The…
Agency’s Response to the New York Times’ Editorial “The Truth About Today’s Anarchists”
byAt the end of September, after a brief exchange on Twitter about her article “The Truth About Today’s Anarchists” we received an email from…