John Couzin – Seeker of Peace, Poet and Propagandist (1934-2025)

From Kate Sharpley Library
March 18, 2025

We're sorry to report the death of John Couzin of Glasgow, among other things a poet, historian and stalwart of the Spirit of Revolt Archives of Dissent. We send our best wishes to his partner, family, friends and comrades. We've posted the tribute John Couzin – Seeker of Peace, Poet and Propagandist (1934-2025) by his partner, Stasia Rice:

Scotland: Clydeside Anarchist Zine 2 + Radical Bookfair Reportback

From Clydeside Anarchist Noise
December 12, 2024

On Saturday 7 December, Clydeside Anarchist Noise sent a delegation of rabble-rousers to the Glasgow Radical Bookfair, at the Quaker House. We handed out loads of our zines (and ran out – possibly slightly too early!), participated in the discussions, chatted to comrades from across the anarchist scene in Scotland, and made loads of new pals! Additionally, we were able to raise some money for legal fees and to help a single mother pay her rent this month – thank you to everyone who contributed to these efforts.

Banner Drop in Memory of Alexis Grigoropoulos

from Athena Indymedia

As of today, 6/12/2021, it has been 13 years since the Greek state murdered the anarchist Alexis Grigoropoulos. Alexis was shot by two cops, E. Korkoneas and V. Saraliotis, in the neighbourhood of Exarcheia, following minor clashes with the police. As soon as the news of Alexis's murder broke, a spontaneous insurrection began. Protests, riots, expropriations and occupations of public buildings were but some of the collective expressions of rage. Despite the attempts of state and capital to depoliticise the murder, we must not forget that Alexis was killed because of his political beliefs - he challenged in practice the authority of the police and, by extension, that of the state.

Direct (In)Action

from Bella Caledonia by Luke Campbell

State Suppression of Community Organising

More than twelve years on from the global economic crash, across nations the world over, the state continues to not only abdicate responsibility for the ongoing social ills and economic hardships so many ensure, but, as witnessed this week, a significant proportion of those in positions of power actively suppress community-driven efforts to support those around them.

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