Weekly Discussion Thread for Black, Indigenous, People of Color

Radical bipoc can talk about whatever they want in here. Suggestions; chill & relax, radical people of color, Black/Indigenous/POC anarchism, news and current events, books, entertainment

Non BIPOC people are asked not to post in Radical BIPOC Thursday threads.

I'm curious everyone's thoughts on the differences or overlaps here. I'm part of a group who typically only see anarchists as academics and there's alot of hesitancy around identifying as anarchist due to it being very 'white dominated' (which I personally know isn't true but is seemingly the 'image'). So while they are a radical mutual aid group, they call themselves abolitionists instead of anarchists. I've just personally been so steeped in anarchist theories and communities that it seems like everything they stand for is the same.. abolishing the state, prison systems, and advocating for collective liberation.

Would love your thoughts and a discussion about the rise of 'abolitionist groups'.

Remember this image when any member of the establishment tells you that they have your interest in mind.

As a Māori I feel comfortable around y'all especially after learning about the history we've had, turns out anarchists have been supporting us since the 1870s and I especially respect how anarchists fought tooth and nail to support Māori after the Tūhoe raids.
Sadly I also learned we haven't had the same solidarity from MLs (in fact they came up with the racist insult "Māori elite" that racists like Don Brash uses) and they still use it to this day.

But our bond with anarchists seem to be interwoven and tight like a flax kete and you all deserve all the love and respect for that.

Heya all,

I have been an anarchist for about 10 years now. I have now been dabling a bit towards spirituality because I think both go hand in hand - everyone is deserving of love and the universe is forgiving ( I am not a pacifist either). I know this sounds a bit nonsense for some of you and that's fine. I am pagan polytheist as well.

Recently I found the law of assumption/law of manifesting. I have been struggling with it because of capitalism. I don't think poor people are poor because they haven't discovered their full potential or wtv, but because of the capitalist class. However, I can see some truth in manifestation/assumption.

Any other people that struggle/ struggled?

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Edit: This isn't about wars or genocide. This is about supporting governments and their ideals (not ideas, ideals). When the fighting is done, will you still be pro-Palestine/Pro-Israel? As far as I know, anarchy means anti-Statist. If I'm wrong, then I need to disavow Anarchism and find the proper anti-Statist philosophy.

Hey! Does anyone know of any squats in Warsaw?

We heard about Syrena but after what I can understand, they were thrown out by another squat?

Any tips or information would be much appreciated! Thanks!

Weekly Discussion Thread for Radical Women

Radical women can talk about whatever they want in here. Suggestions; chill & relax, radical trans women, anarchafeminism, news and current events, books, entertainment

Men are asked not to post in Radical Women Wednesday threads.

Hopefully one with the same long character limit?

The queer trans anarchist was assassinated by the Georgia State Police on January 18th 2023 while defending Weelaunee Forest as part of the Stop Cop City movement in so-called Atlanta, Georgia

Today, April 23rd, would have been its 28th birthday

Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao

What you are reading, watching, or listening to? Or how far have you gotten in your chosen selection since last week?

Doing lots of driving and looking for audiobooks on Spotify or great anarchist podcasts particularly about history or anarchist ideas?

Already listening to : -It’s going down -Final straw radio -Ashes ashes -For the wild -Dan Carlin hardcore history -From embers -Audible anarchism

Recently found a big list of classic lit and poetry on Spotify of audiobooks as albums (free) n wondering if there’s any anarchistic options out there.

Say, your punk scene is showing signs of more radical politics and less homogenization, and lots of bands actively inform and forward radical propo, would that be a valid tactic in organizing for direct action? or at least, setting the base for people to be inspired to organize?