One of the most striking features of today’s Western capitalist society is the dominance of what we usually call “individualism”. We live in a “me” culture, where, it seems, nobody has the ability to see beyond the end of their own all-important nose. Everybody is jostling for attention, bombarding the world with accounts of their … Continue reading Individuals against individualism: an anarchist paradox
What is real anarchism?
Anarchism is a philosophy which, over the years, has often been seriously misunderstood, thanks largely to the efforts of its enemies. But the situation seems worse than ever today, in that even those who call themselves anarchists sometimes lack a clear understanding of what it involves. Sometimes they accept the comic-book version of anarchism presented … Continue reading What is real anarchism?
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Number 33 In this issue: Stepping up the battle against fracking Three victories in fight to protect Sussex countryside Uprising paralyses French colony British state goes to court for the arms trade So what exactly is "extremist material"? Acorninfo 1. Stepping up the battle against fracking Resistance to fracking in the UK has moved up … Continue reading The Acorn – 33
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Number 32 In this issue: Anger returns to the French streets Civil servants and dodgy arms dealers "It's imperative that we change this system" Scandal of UK's "death sentence" prisoners Destroying words, attacking reality Acorninfo 1. Anger returns to the French streets After a few months of relative calm, anger has again erupted on the … Continue reading The Acorn – 32
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Number 31 In this issue: Capitalists threaten Stonehenge and Sherwood Forest Britain: open for pillage Roads to disaster Fighting fascist America Strike back at the capitalist beast! Acorninfo 1. Capitalists threaten Stonehenge and Sherwood Forest The vampires of industrial capitalism are entirely ruthless about the living flesh off which they feed, whether the human beings … Continue reading The Acorn – 31
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Number 30 In this issue: Three great victories to end the year! Degrowth and the death of capitalism Stealth fascism in the UK Fake news and propaganda wars The Black Volcano of Industrialism Acorninfo 1. Three great victories to end the year! Three great victories have been notched up by the global struggle against industrial … Continue reading The Acorn – 30
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Number 29 In this issue: Eco-campers resist oil drilling in Surrey Hills England's sacred land Newbury, the past and the future Hamburg calling! Attack the G20 summit! J20: USA prepares for massive day of revolt Two new books from Winter Oak Hands off our Downs! Acorninfo 1. Eco-campers resist oil drilling in Surrey Hills An … Continue reading The Acorn – 29
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Number 28 In this issue: What fracking democracy? James Lovelock - enemy of Gaia Criminalising anti-capitalism Resisting the neoliberal coup in Brazil London Anarchist Bookfair 2016 Acorninfo 1. What fracking democracy? “This is not democracy, it is dictatorship”. So said one member of the Lancashire farming community after the UK government this month overruled Lancashire … Continue reading The Acorn – 28
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Number 27 In this issue: ZAD alert! Eco-zone warns of imminent attack Indigenous peoples lead fight against fracking pipeline Tearing off capitalism's "green" mask I don't want to fuck a robot Thailand slips into dictatorship France - the social war kicks off again The Sultan and the Sage Acorninfo 1. ZAD alert! Eco-zone warns of … Continue reading The Acorn – 27
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Number 26 In this issue: The system is losing control Panicking French state tries to build right-wing militia Black July: Berlin resists gentrification, eviction and the state Mountain campaigners defy the industrial state Acorninfo 1. The system is losing control Complete control of society is always the aim of any system which intends to impose … Continue reading The Acorn – 26
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