reflection

Topic of the Week - I personally don't take explicit participation in totw threads as a sign of either success or failure. There have been too many thoughtful and provocative topics raised over the years--topics that got little to no engagement--and by too many people, to think that explicit, written responses are the best, much less only, measure of success. That's not even talking about other writings, like thread posts here and on other forums like antipolitics.net (long may it linger), etc.

From Autonomies

A new book from lundimatin press was released this last March 20: Under the Starry Sky, a Summer Night; Reflections on Anarchy and Revolution [Sous le ciel étoilé, une nuit d’éte: Réflexions sur l’anarchie et la révolution], by Maria Kakogianni.

In this short essay, philosopher Maria Kakogianni sets out to dust off our preconceived notions of revolution and anarchy. “The aim of these pages is a positive manifestation of anarchy”.

From Act for Freedom Now!

It is time—indeed, it is already somewhat late—for the anarchist to rise to the occasion. What is happening these days in Iran is, at present, the greatest uprising in the history of the twenty-first century. An uprising against theocracy and exploitation. An uprising that will mark our century.

From Anarchist Communist Forum

On the 18th of January 2025, an ‘Anarchist Communist Forum’ was held at Kathleen Syme library in inner city Melbourne. Anarchists hosted workshops on various topics; industrial struggle, imperialism, sexism and political organisation. Drawing well over a hundred people through the doors, the forum demonstrated a rebirth of anarchism in Australia.

From Ignited In Dark: Against The Dominant Idea by Wulfinna

Fragmentary Takeaways – Dec 31 2025

From CrimethInc.

With a Complete Accounting of Our Efforts

From North Shore Counter-Info

We started North Shore Counter-Info in 2018 with the intention of encouraging written reflection, principled debate and public communication for anarchists across so-called southern ontario. In the context of a growing dependence on corporate social media platforms, we wanted (and still want) to provide an anonymous alternative that prioritizes thoughtful and dangerous contributions over throwaway takes and media jargon.

From CrimethInc.

Original title: "News from the Front: The Reflections of a Russian Anarchist in Rojava "

On the Collapse of Assad, the Future of Russia, and the Looming Turkish-Backed Invasion

From Abolition Media

On December 11, 2013, comrade Sebastián Oversluij Seguel “Pelao Angry” was killed in an action/expropriation of a Banco Estado in the commune of Pudahuel, at the hands of a security guard of capital. In his life he carried out various anti-authoritarian political projects and initiatives, including: publishing projects, musical ensembles, libraries, action groups and propaganda. Since his death, he has been vindicated for the creative expression of anarchist ideas through music, drawing, writing, conflict and the constant tension to achieve coherence between word and action. From an anti-speciesist, anti-civilizational and nihilistic vision, he was a defender of propaganda by the deed and direct action.

From Takku
August 2, 2024

In the end of July 2024 an anarchist member of Ukrainian armed forces shared their thoughts with Takku as follows.

My name is Ljosha. I lived in Sweden before the war, but I came to Ukraine after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Together with my comrades, I wanted to develop anarchist organizing and activities, to defend the Ukrainian people and nature, and to strengthen the anarchist movement in the revolutionary struggle.