South Seattle Emerald, “Reclaiming The History of May Day”
byBy JM Wong, May 1, 2021 On this year’s May Day, as we grieve and witness the calamity of state-sponsored or state- manufactured violence;…
Anarchists In the News
Agency maintains an ongoing list of anarchism and anarchists discussed or mentioned in mainstream media outlets. Notable mentions are posted here in chronological order.
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The Oregonian, “Opinion: ‘Havoc’ stems from upholding supremacy, not dumpster fires”
byAnarchists are so committed to the ideal of a world free of all forms of domination and hierarchy, including those based on race, that…
Dominican Today, “Why is International Workers’ Day commemorated today?”
byOn May 1 of each year, International Workers’ Day is commemorated. The date pays tribute to the Martyrs of Chicago, anarchist trade unionists who were executed in…
The Ezra Klein Show, “Noam Chomsky on Anarchism, Human Nature and Joe Biden”
byThe legendary leftist intellectual also discusses his theory of the good life and more. New York Times, April 23, 2021 How do you introduce…
Willamette Week, “Black Bloc Marches Into Bar District After Portland Mayor Pledges Crackdown”
byAlong Northwest 21st Avenue, tipsy bar patrons at outdoor tables watched merrily, with one woman raising her fist. By Justin Yau & Aaron Mesh,…
Portland Tribune, “Wheeler calls on public to help stop ‘anarchists'”
byPortland mayor asks reporters to stop referring to people committing ongoing violence as ‘protesters.’ April 23, 2021 Mayor Ted Wheeler extended Portland’s Emergency Declaration…
Star Democrat, “Anarchy: Apple Store burned; Starbucks, Nike stores vandalized by Antifa in fiery Portland protests”
byApril 18, 2021 Antifa and other protesters — including some anarchists — have burned buildings and property in downtown Portland this weekend including destroying…
Denver Post, “How an anarchist commune for queer people grew a haven in conservative rural Colorado”
byAlpaca-raising founders of Tenacious Unicorn Ranch say site near Westcliffe is here to stay, despite harassment Elise Schmelzer, April 18, 2021 Two sets of…
Phoenix Media Coop, “Current violence in Belfast is an example of the State dividing the working class, say anarchists”
byBy Glen Black, April 12, 2021 More than a week of conflict has occurred on the streets of Belfast. Headlines have described it as ‘loyalist violence’….
Georgia Voice, “Dr. Marie Equi: Medical Doctor, Abortionist, Feminist, Lesbian, Anarchist, Labor and Prison Activist”
byMaria Helena Dolan, April 8, 2021 A Massachusetts native, Dr. Marie Equi was born into an Italian and Irish home. She spent much of…