Tom Phillips: State Violence and Autonomy

From The Polar Blast - Anarchist Class War News & Views for Aotearoa

In early September 2025, the long and tangled saga of Tom Phillips came to a violent conclusion on a quiet road in rural Waikato. After nearly four years of living as a fugitive in the bush with his three children, Phillips was shot dead by police following an attempted burglary that spiralled into armed confrontation. One of his children was recovered at the scene and placed into state care. Two remain missing, their fate uncertain. What began in 2021 as a custody dispute that saw a father disappear with his children has ended with gunfire, death, and three young lives marked by trauma.

Why Trump’s 2025 USA Is Not Fascist: An Anarcho-Communist Analysis

From The Polar Bl@st

In 2025, as Donald Trump re-enters the White House, a familiar discourse reignites across left-leaning and liberal spaces: “Trump is a fascist.” For many, especially in the mainstream, it’s an emotionally satisfying shorthand for what they experience as authoritarian, cruel, and dangerous leadership. And to be fair, much of what the Trump regime has done—both in the past and now in its return—has been undeniably authoritarian and reactionary.

Anarchists on Alexei Navalny

From The Polar Blast, Section of I.W.A. in the region of Russia about the last protests for Navalny

We, anarchists and anarcho-syndicalists, consider it completely unacceptable for ourselves to take any part in political shows organized by supporters of the right-wing populist Navalny, who is sadly “famous” for his openly nationalist, anti-immigrant, anti-Caucasian and anti-Semitic statements. To march in the ranks of the demonstrations they convened would mean – regardless of any excuses or “explanations” – to turn into the back of one of the political gangs waging a dirty and unprincipled struggle for power.

Anarchists and the Convoy 2022 Protests

From Aotearoa Workers’ Solidarity Movement (AWSM)

By Pink Panther

They call it Freedom Convoy 2022.

They claim it’s all about freedom.

A mishmash of groups who are fighting for contradictory “freedoms” have been camped in and around the New Zealand Parliament in Wellington since February 6th.

Spotters Guide to Anarchism in Australia and Aotearoa

from Anarchist Communists Meanjin

Always opposed to capitalism and the state, anarchist politics have been growing in popularity during a new global progressive wave. However, they still remain the minority within the minority that is the far left. Just what are our black-clad bomb throwers, crusty bin punks and stale old syndicalists up to these days? Well, they’re pretty busy globally. But we’re going to focus on Oceania.

Solidarity: Aotearoa WSM Newsletter #23 April 2021

https://enoughisenough14.org/2021/04/22/solidarity-aotearoa-workers-sol…

Aotearoa/New Zealand. The April 2021 issue of the Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement Newsletter is out now.

– includes: An anarchist viewpoint on Climate Change marches,RotoruaClimate Strike Report, International Anarchist Statement on the ParisCommune, Anzac Day Statement, May Day Statement, Movie & Book Reviews

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Why We Don't Vote

via Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement

The right to vote is seen as a necessary prerequisite for freedom across the world. People have fought and died for the right to vote in elections. Women across the world fought bitter battles for the right to vote. So why are the Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM) questioning this as a right worth having?

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