Josephine Ann Thomas (1934 - 2026)

From The Salt Lake Tribune

Joan's unique revolutionary love included mountain hikes and unceasing literature. She was a self-publisher of eight books and two pamphlets (memoirs, folk history and poetry). Her knees and hips couldn't support the hikes in her final 15 years. Her first spouse (Ben) was her childhood best friend. Her second spouse was Salt Lake City's famous Ammon Hennacy, key organizer of the progressive Joe Hill House and Saint Joseph's Refuge in the 1960s.

The Anarchism of the Catholic Worker

From The Nation via Archive.org

Outside, a hand-drawn chalkboard on the front porch invites strangers and friends to community dinners on Wednesday nights. In the front yard, a free fridge and clothing closet signal a commitment to mutual aid. In the backyard of the double lot, housing-insecure guests live in three tiny homes. Inside is a revolution.

Bob Erler, RIP

Robert John Erler, III, 82, died March 26, 2020, at an assisted living facility in White Plains, New York. He was a longtime member of the Atlantic Anarchist Circle and an organizer of the NYC Libertarian Book Club's monthly Anarchist Forums. Those of us who were part of the NYC anarchist community in the 80s, 90s, and 00s will always remember Bob's warmth, commitment, and service.

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