Twenty years ago today, demonstrators gathered in Miami, Florida to oppose the ministerial of the proposed "Free" Trade Area of the Americas. The brutal police response was unprecedented for that time. Nonetheless, the FTAA was ultimately defeated. Anarchists are the real opposition to capitalist globalization, not mendacious autocrats like Donald Trump.
Our report at the time:
https://crimethinc.com/2003/12/27/bringing-the-heat-in-miami
The Miami Model, a documentary:
https://crimethinc.com/videos/the-miami-model
In 2003, the Chief of Police in Miami was John Timoney, a notorious bully who loved to do physical harm to protesters. He later helped the Kingdom of Bahrain suppress social movements. He died in 2016—not a moment too soon—and we got to write his obituary:
https://crimethinc.com/Timoney
Our report at the time:
https://crimethinc.com/2003/12/27/bringing-the-heat-in-miami
The Miami Model, a documentary:
https://crimethinc.com/videos/the-miami-model
In 2003, the Chief of Police in Miami was John Timoney, a notorious bully who loved to do physical harm to protesters. He later helped the Kingdom of Bahrain suppress social movements. He died in 2016—not a moment too soon—and we got to write his obituary:
https://crimethinc.com/Timoney
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Revisitando la campaña Smash EDO
https://crimethinc.com/2023/11/17/revisitando-la-campana-smash-edo-una-campana-de-presion-contra-un-fabricante-de-armas
Hace dos décadas, la campaña Smash EDO se propuso cerrar una fábrica de armas en Brighton, dando ejemplo a quienes hoy pretenden detener el genocidio en Gaza.
En el transcurso de una lucha que duró años, experimentaron con diversas estrategias. En un caso, los activistas irrumpieron en las instalaciones y causaron daños por valor de cientos de miles de libras, y luego fueron declarados inocentes por un jurado en el juicio.
#Español
https://crimethinc.com/2023/11/17/revisitando-la-campana-smash-edo-una-campana-de-presion-contra-un-fabricante-de-armas
Hace dos décadas, la campaña Smash EDO se propuso cerrar una fábrica de armas en Brighton, dando ejemplo a quienes hoy pretenden detener el genocidio en Gaza.
En el transcurso de una lucha que duró años, experimentaron con diversas estrategias. En un caso, los activistas irrumpieron en las instalaciones y causaron daños por valor de cientos de miles de libras, y luego fueron declarados inocentes por un jurado en el juicio.
#Español
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We are relieved to hear that there may be a ceasefire in Palestine in which both sides will release some hostages.
Even if the ceasefire does take place, Benjamin Netanyahu maintains that he is determined to resume killing as soon as possible. 1200 Israeli casualties and over 14,000 Palestinian casualties—almost half of them children—are not enough for him.
It's up to us to intensify the pressure on arms profiteers, warmongers, and the US government which is making this catastrophe possible. If we do, perhaps we could block the resumption of hostilities.
This ceasefire shows it is possible for them to stop killing, but it's up to us to make them do so.
In the long run, the only way to make anyone safe in the region will be to put an end to the oppression of Palestinians.
crimethinc.com/GazaSolidarity
Even if the ceasefire does take place, Benjamin Netanyahu maintains that he is determined to resume killing as soon as possible. 1200 Israeli casualties and over 14,000 Palestinian casualties—almost half of them children—are not enough for him.
It's up to us to intensify the pressure on arms profiteers, warmongers, and the US government which is making this catastrophe possible. If we do, perhaps we could block the resumption of hostilities.
This ceasefire shows it is possible for them to stop killing, but it's up to us to make them do so.
In the long run, the only way to make anyone safe in the region will be to put an end to the oppression of Palestinians.
crimethinc.com/GazaSolidarity
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Rivisitare la campagna Smash EDO
https://crimethinc.com/2023/11/17/rivisitare-la-campagna-smash-edo-una-campagna-di-pressione-contro-un-produttore-di-armi-1
Due decenni fa, la campagna Smash EDO ha deciso di chiudere una fabbrica di armi a Brighton, dando l'esempio a coloro che oggi cercano di fermare il genocidio a Gaza.
Nel corso di una lotta durata anni, hanno sperimentato una serie di strategie. In un caso, gli attivisti hanno fatto irruzione nell'impianto e vi hanno arrecato danni per centinaia di migliaia di sterline, per poi essere dichiarati innocenti da una giuria al processo.
#Italiano
https://crimethinc.com/2023/11/17/rivisitare-la-campagna-smash-edo-una-campagna-di-pressione-contro-un-produttore-di-armi-1
Due decenni fa, la campagna Smash EDO ha deciso di chiudere una fabbrica di armi a Brighton, dando l'esempio a coloro che oggi cercano di fermare il genocidio a Gaza.
Nel corso di una lotta durata anni, hanno sperimentato una serie di strategie. In un caso, gli attivisti hanno fatto irruzione nell'impianto e vi hanno arrecato danni per centinaia di migliaia di sterline, per poi essere dichiarati innocenti da una giuria al processo.
#Italiano
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Retrospectiva del 18 de junio de 1999: El Carnaval contra el Capital
https://crimethinc.com/2017/06/18/retrospectiva-del-18-de-junio-de-1999-el-carnaval-contra-el-capital-una-retrospectiva-video-y-comic
El 18 de junio de 1999, manifestantes irrumpieron en el distrito financiero de Londres en protesta contra las injusticias del capitalismo global. Movimientos como este –no demagogos como Trump– son el verdadero enemigo de las elites globales.
#Español
https://crimethinc.com/2017/06/18/retrospectiva-del-18-de-junio-de-1999-el-carnaval-contra-el-capital-una-retrospectiva-video-y-comic
El 18 de junio de 1999, manifestantes irrumpieron en el distrito financiero de Londres en protesta contra las injusticias del capitalismo global. Movimientos como este –no demagogos como Trump– son el verdadero enemigo de las elites globales.
#Español
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Estaremos com materiais na banquinha do Infoshop 1000contra na FLIPEI, em Paraty-RJ de quarta à sábado. Confira:
https://autonomialiteraria.com.br/confira-a-programacao-completa-da-flipei/
#Português
https://autonomialiteraria.com.br/confira-a-programacao-completa-da-flipei/
#Português
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The Ex-Worker Podcast, Episode #100
In Memory of Dmitry Petrov
https://crimethinc.com/exworker100
On April 19, 2023, a Russian anarchist named Dmitry Petrov was killed in battle near Bakhmut, Ukraine. In this episode of our podcast, we offer a eulogy remembering Dmitry.
Dmitry was an uncompromising anarchist fighter who participated in an unbelievable amount of radical activity around the region. His extraordinary life spanned anarchist organizing as a teenager in Moscow; environmental defense, radical unionism, and refugee solidarity activism; years of underground direct action against police, military, and profiteers from gentrification; participating in the Maidan protests in Ukraine, an uprising against dictatorship in Belarus, and the struggle against the Islamic State in Rojava; co-founding the Anarcho-Communist Combat Organization; and finally taking up arms against Russian imperialism in Ukraine.
In Memory of Dmitry Petrov
https://crimethinc.com/exworker100
On April 19, 2023, a Russian anarchist named Dmitry Petrov was killed in battle near Bakhmut, Ukraine. In this episode of our podcast, we offer a eulogy remembering Dmitry.
Dmitry was an uncompromising anarchist fighter who participated in an unbelievable amount of radical activity around the region. His extraordinary life spanned anarchist organizing as a teenager in Moscow; environmental defense, radical unionism, and refugee solidarity activism; years of underground direct action against police, military, and profiteers from gentrification; participating in the Maidan protests in Ukraine, an uprising against dictatorship in Belarus, and the struggle against the Islamic State in Rojava; co-founding the Anarcho-Communist Combat Organization; and finally taking up arms against Russian imperialism in Ukraine.
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Back to the Future: The Return of the Ultraliberal Right in Argentina
https://crimethinc.com/Argentina2023
Last week, the extreme right won electoral victories in the Netherlands and Argentina. The global reactionary wave that brought Donald Trump to power did not subside with his electoral loss in 2020.
In this reflection, an Argentine anarchist explores why Javier Milei won the election and situates Milei's politics in historical context. Although Milei's "anarcho-capitalist" rhetoric may seem new, this is just the latest chapter of a story that is very old in Argentina: the combination of cutthroat capitalism with ruthless state violence.
https://crimethinc.com/Argentina2023
Last week, the extreme right won electoral victories in the Netherlands and Argentina. The global reactionary wave that brought Donald Trump to power did not subside with his electoral loss in 2020.
In this reflection, an Argentine anarchist explores why Javier Milei won the election and situates Milei's politics in historical context. Although Milei's "anarcho-capitalist" rhetoric may seem new, this is just the latest chapter of a story that is very old in Argentina: the combination of cutthroat capitalism with ruthless state violence.
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The Ex-Worker #101: Shutting Down the Port of Tacoma
https://crimethinc.com/exworker101
On November 6, 2023, several hundred people showed up at the Port of Tacoma to block access to a shipping vessel that was scheduled to deliver equipment to the Israeli military.
In the new episode our podcast, we present an audio version of our account of the action, including a history of port blockades in the Puget Sound.
https://crimethinc.com/exworker101
On November 6, 2023, several hundred people showed up at the Port of Tacoma to block access to a shipping vessel that was scheduled to deliver equipment to the Israeli military.
In the new episode our podcast, we present an audio version of our account of the action, including a history of port blockades in the Puget Sound.
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The Ex-Worker #102: How They Stopped Work at Raytheon
https://crimethinc.com/exworker102
On November 13, 2023, demonstrators in southern California blockaded a facility of Raytheon, a defense contractor, in solidarity with Palestinians on the receiving end of the bombs that it produces. They managed to block the facility for more than seven hours, shutting down operations for the day.
Participants summarize how the action was organized.
https://crimethinc.com/exworker102
On November 13, 2023, demonstrators in southern California blockaded a facility of Raytheon, a defense contractor, in solidarity with Palestinians on the receiving end of the bombs that it produces. They managed to block the facility for more than seven hours, shutting down operations for the day.
Participants summarize how the action was organized.
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