A short critique of a sadly typical Leninist account of Bakunin by a leading member of the British SWP.
Anarchism & the Chinese Revolution – video and audio
A 60 minute recording of a talk and discussion on the Chinese revolution and the Chinese anarchist movement. It’s available here as google video, mp4 and mp3 formats, the first two are preferred as the viewer will then be able to see the images referenced during the talk.
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Hypocrisy, elitism and communism
An analysis of the attacks on French public sector strikes in 2007. The irony of supporters of capitalism urging a levelling down, at least for workers.
Nicolas Sarkozy: A mandate for class war
When change means more of the same. On Sarkozy’s election and claims that his is a French Thatcher.
Review of Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction
A review of Colin Ward’s recent introduction to anarchist ideas and history.
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An Anarchist FAQ: Freedom Interview
Freedom Interview about An Anarchist FAQ
An Anarchist critique of Anarcho-Statism
A short critique of “anarcho”-capitalist claims to be a form of anarchism
‘It happened in the Phoenix Park all in the month of May’
The political history of the Phoenix Park in Dublin. While the park hosts many of the symbols of power in Ireland – past and present – from the monument to the arch-reactionary Wellington, to the US-ambassador’s residence and the Garda Headquarters, it has also seen its fair share of opposition.
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Repeating history, when not rewriting it
A critique of the SWP’s 2005 general election analysis, plus reminding them that Tom Mann was a syndicalist after becoming disgusted with the electoralism they have embraced.
Anarchism and Community Politics
An article summarising why anarchists reject electioneering and suggesting an alternative in the form of popular assemblies.