Subcultural Anarchism—a Rebellion that Doesn’t Strike the System

From Black Cloud Speaker translated by a friend of Anarchistnews.

In recent decades, the anarchist movement has been closely tied to counterculture. Many people are drawn to libertarian ideas through their affinity for punk music, and even among those outside the movement, the image of an anarchist is often associated with a mohawk and a leather jacket. Moreover, many bands sing not only about spontaneous protest against society but also directly call for a struggle against the state and capital.

A Novel of an Anarchist Nursing Home Run by 1970s Punks

From Portland Monthly

Fleeing Child Protective Services, Nola brings James to an intergenerational assisted living home run by her music teacher, Caz. “Youngs” live rent free if they care for the “olds.” Twentysomethings bogged down with college debt and seniors who can’t afford the outrageous cost of traditional assisted living help each other out. Caz inherited the woodsy minimansion-turned-nursing-home, which is in various states of disrepair.

Louise Bolotin 1961-2022

From Kate Sharpley Library
April 24, 2024

News has reached us of the death of Louise Bolotin, in October 2022 from bowel cancer. Louise will be remembered by people in many different places for her rebellious spirit, her Jewish atheism and her commitment to fighting sexism. The strength of her character meant that she sometimes clashed with people in the anarchist movement, but that can also be seen as a strength.

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