Brazil: The election of a fascist signals the beginning of a new era. Originally published by Libcom. Written by Cipo Fraioli. Today (October 28, EIE) is an historic event for Brazil and Latin America, as the far-right presidential candidate Bolsonaro looks to be elected with 55% of the vote. Bolsonaro is the
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The Unmasking #AntiFa Act - Behind the Mask of History
On the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street where anti-fascist Londoners fought and stopped fascists marching through the primarily Jewish section of East London, it’s important to know the history of anti-fascism and the current surge in fascism. Originally published by Freedom News. Written by Chris Steele. In a recent
#Helsinki - Action in Solidarity with Arrested Russian Anti-Fascists
October 28, 2018, Helsinki: 10 people took part in a solidarity action in front of the Russian Embassy, mostly anti-fascists and anarchists from Russia and some activists from Finland. Originally published by Avtonom. There were banners and posters in English, Russian and Finnish: “FSB is the main terrorist!”, “Freedom to
The Guillotine - #Bolsonaro’s Fascism in #Brazil & Right Wing Terrorism in the #US
The Guillotine podcast of October 29, 2018. Originally published by The Guillotine. ~ NEW EPISODE ~ Bolsonaro’s Fascism in Brazil & Right Wing Terrorism in the United States. Plus live calls from listeners. #NoPasaran Get access to the video version of every episode as well as our new monthly bonus
The Proletariat of Brazil Was Defeated by Democracy, Not Dictatorship.
From Ediciones Ineditos The following is analysis from a Chilean comrade. While we don’t agree with the final statements, we feel the analysis in this is rather illuminating for this moment. After our English translation follows the original Spanish. The far-right has never ascended to political power to then destroy
#Poland - Two Comrades Are Imprisoned
Received 28.10.18 On 19 October our two comrades were arrested because of a court sentence given to them for taking part in anarchist protest against European Economic Congress (EEC) 2015 which was held in ceKatowi. Our friends where sentenced to community services because of the crime called “infringement of privacy”.
A Black Day in #Brazil - #Bolsonaro Elected President
Jair Bolsonaro was elected president of Brazil on Sunday evening. The fascist candidate received more than 55 percent of the votes. Protests against his election were suppressed. In the Rio de Jainero suburb Niteroi there was a military parade. Published by Enough is Enough. Written by Riot Turtle. Image above: Antifascist
#Montreal #Quebec – Discover #Westmount – An Up-and-Coming Hub of Anarchist Activity
When you hear the word “Westmount”, temporary autonomous zones, dumpster barricades, and flaming effigies of Trudeau aren’t exactly what pops to mind. People often think of this drab neighborhood looming over St. Henri as purgatory where the absurdly wealthy listlessly drift between a loveless marriage, resentful children, and a soul-crushing
Miguel Amorós - The Need For A Revolutionary Orientation
A March 2018 interview in which Miguel Amorós discusses his anti-development concepts, the global trend towards mega-urbanization, the destructive tendencies of capitalist development, Latin American populist governments and their social basis, the civil society movement, and perspectives for a movement to create a better world. Originally published by Autonomies As
#Utrecht - Callout for Solidarity With The #Swamp
Netherlands: The Swamp, Utrecht, Kanaleneiland. This week the judge decided to make the eviction of the Swamp possible. Originally published by Indymedia NL. This means that birds, rabbits, bats, rats, insects and people lose their living space and a young forest will be killed. All to make space for more asphalt, another distribution
#EndeGelaende - “We Are Also Fighting for the Livelihoods of People in the Global South Who Are Most Impacted By Climate Change”
Largest action of civil disobedience against coal. “Coal mines of the Rhineland mining area have become symbols of the climate movement.” Submitted to Enough is Enough. Images by Ende Gelaende. This weekend, 6,500 people took part in the biggest action of civil disobedience ever against lignite mining. Several thousand activists
A-News Podcast #87 - 10/26/18
https://podcast.anarchistnews.org/?p=398&preview=true Editorial: Roads to Nowhere - by Rocinante TOTW: A Rose is a Rose, with Aragorn! and Sport Sound edited by Linn O’mable What’s new was written by Jackie and narrated by Chisel and Dim Music! 1) Nobuo Uematsu - Main Theme Of Final Fantasy VII 2) Brandon Seabrook
From the Prison Strike to the Greek Prison Struggle
From It’s Going Down Interview with Imprisoned Anarchist Christos Tsakalos Below is an interview with Greek anarchist prisoner Christos Tsakalos that discusses the situation of heightened repression and resistance inside of Greek prisons, and discusses the influence of the US prison strike on Greek prisoners. The following is an interview
#EndeGelaende - Hambach Coal Track and RWE Digger Blocked
Hambacher Forest: 6,500 activists block mining operations in the Rhineland coalfield, Largest action of civil disobedience of the German climate movement. Originally published by Ende Gelaende. Image above by Ende Gelaende. 08:22 October 27: #EndeGelaende activists are getting ready for todays mass action of civil disobedience. #HambiBleibt #HambacherForest #HambacherForst #EndCoal
Wild Boar Turns Tables on French Hunters, Wounding Two
from DW The men were injured when the animal turned and attacked, leaving one of them in critical condition. A debate over hunting has continued to gain momentum in France due to the high number of humans being killed. Two hunters were injured in the western French region of