Covid’s Long Shadow… To mark the publication of the new edited volume, Fight For A New Normal? Anarchism and Mutual Aid in the Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis, chapter contributor Jon Bigger discusses the spectre of long Covid, both in how it has affected him personally, and as a condition now debilitating millions of people. He considers ..read more

Civilization and its Discontents – critical reflections on anarcho-primitivism In a polemical broadside against ‘anti-civilizational’ anarchists (particularly John Zerzan), Brian Morris argues that language, agriculture and technology are essential to the libertarian socialist struggle, and must be defended against the ‘myth of the noble savage’. Civilization and its Discontents – critical reflections on anarcho-primitivism ..read more

The 8th International Anarchist Studies Network conference took place in early September 2024. Here, the organising team share their reflections on the event and suggest some lessons that might be drawn for future iterations. Reflections on the ASN8 conference – looking back/forward ..read more

The Anarchist Studies Network conference is a place to share research, make new friends, meet old comrades and talk about anarchism for three days – but it’s more than that as well. Veteran ASN conference organiser Elizabeth Vasileva shares her reflections on the value of the conference, gives insight into the nuts and bolts of ..read more

We are delighted to bring you a new article, with Luke Ray Di Marco Campbell discussing ‘anarchist(ic) interventions in Higher and Further Education’. From their positioning as a Community Development lecturer, Luke Ray considers opportunities for radical practice whilst still meeting the requirements of a university degree programme. Here’s a (handily shareable) link!: Article: Anarchist ..read more

Emma Goldman and Reginald Reynolds on Palestine: some notes on anti-Semitism and Zionism before World War Two However shocking are recent events in and around Gaza, they do not arise like lightning on a clear day and out of blue skies – they may be seen in historical context. This text by AW Zurbrugg goes ..read more

As a warm-up for the 8th International ASN conference, we hosted 3 talks in Belfast, followed by some music. You can access the audio recording of each talk, and the music, at the links below. Máirtín Ó Catháin – Anarchism here, and there Cassidy Ferrari – Queer anarchist zine culture David Fox – Anarchist folk ..read more

The American Bar (65 Dock Street, Belfast) Thursday 14th March – 7pm-10pm (folk club is on afterwards) The 8th International Anarchist Studies Network Conference is coming to Belfast later this year. To get ourselves in gear, and to encourage local engagement and participation, we’re holding a warm-up event – featuring 3 talks (plus Q&A): Máirtín ..read more

Some have plenty, others don’t. Shall we leave the redistribution of wealth to government agencies, charity organizations, and the foundations of billionaires? No. We can do that ourselves, no strings attached. Welcome to DIY Solidarity! diysolidarity.org Funding of up to $1,000 for DIY and DIT initiatives/projects. Open for submissions 1 – 31 March 2024 ..read more

Is conflict a problem to solve, an awkward fact of life, or even a virtue to uphold? Are particular conflicts ‘good’ or ‘bad’? Is anarchism in conflict with itself? Does peace simply equate to an absence of conflict, or is it an ‘equilibrium’ of conflicting social forces? War, huh? What is it good for? ‘Absolutely ..read more