“Every society has the criminals it deserves” -Emma Goldman When I heard the first deep sigh of a slashed tire, and the first scream of breaking glass on May Day, I didn’t flinch. Property being the holy grail of our current society, one might expect a more visceral reaction. Furthermore, I was raised in a [...]
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Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx – Public Forum
Event Title & Host Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx – Public Forum Website http://www.facebook.com/events/432276783465754/ When? Thursday, April 26th – 4:30PM-6:00PM Where? University of Washington – Thomson Hall room 135 Why? Revolution is Necessary Description Over a hundred years ago, Karl Marx championed the struggles of a downtrodden working class against their capitalist masters and argued [...]
Private Property, Government & Anarchy
By Thaddeus Achilles Griffin The origins of the corporate phenomenon are, contrary to what people will have you believe, are far more remote in our human history than one would like to think. Its very existence is merely another chapter in the growth and development of human civilization since its origins approximately 10,000 years ago. [...]
An Appeal to the Young, by Pëtr Kropotkin
Notes: First appeared in French, 1880. “Aux Jeunes Gens”. Le Révolté, June 25; July 10; August 7, 21 Source: Retrieved on February 16th, 2009 from: http://dwardmac.pitzer.edu/anarchist_archives/kropotkin/appealtoyoung.html It is tothe young that I wish to address myself today. Let the old — I mean of course the old in heart and mind — lay the pamphlet down therefore without [...]
“The Ramblings of an Old Man”
This is an email sent to OAG’s group address. The words of this unknown friend are honest and uplifiting. You(th) should have a chance to read, we thought. Please enjoy – all emphasis is original. – OAG If I were a young man and not afraid of loosing the little that I have left I [...]
Occupy, Judaism, Populism, and more..
Here is an excellent read from Bob Brockley, a writer for the Third Estate. He’s done his research, and has some fascinating observations and insights on political battles within/surrounding the Occupy Movement. Just thought some folks might enjoy it… “One of the most depressing things about the period after 9/11 was the rapid disintegration and [...]
The French Press’ Roast: Charlie Hebdo and the Threat of Free Speech
Beyond the slogans and catchy website phrases my friends at Our American Generation come up with, the goal of the organization remains clear: to provide a forum for youth empowerment and expression. Such liberties are privileges that our American generation (no pun intended) at times takes for granted, as seen through the relative inaction in [...]
Equal Qualms: Why Pakistanis distrust the U.S.
The last few weeks have seen a surge in domestic civic engagement, given the prominence of the Occupy Wall Street Movement and the barrage of reality show moments disguised as the GOP presidential debate.
