Opposing War. What should be done? A discussion meeting on how we can develop a practical internationalist position in the face of war escalation. Wednesday, January 15 · 7 – 8:30pm ( Thursday Jan 16 8am-9.30 am NZ time) At the moment, revolutionaries upholding internationalist positions are in a minority. Many have embraced support for… Continue reading Opposing War. What Should Be Done? ACG Online Public Meeting, January 15th (UK)
Interview with an Anti-Militarist from Odessa
The following interview was carried out by comrades from the Československé anarchistické sdružení – CAS a Czech Internationalist Anarchist Group. 1)Please introduce yourself briefly to the readers of our magazine. Are you from Ukraine, where you were born and spent your youth? Hi. My name is Vadym Yakovlev, I’m Ukrainian queer writer and journalist and… Continue reading Interview with an Anti-Militarist from Odessa
Hikoi mobilisation for indigenous rights in Aotearoa
Thousands march to New Zealand parliament against right-wing attempt to undermine treaty A nine-day hikoi mobilisation defending indigenous rights concluded in Wellington, Aotearoa/New Zealand, earlier this week, drawing tens of thousands in opposition to a contentious Treaty Principles Bill proposed by the right-wing ACT Party. Participants, including anarcho-communist group Aotearoa Workers Solidarity Movement (AWSM), described… Continue reading Hikoi mobilisation for indigenous rights in Aotearoa
Revolutionary Defeatism and the Ukraine War: A Call for Solidarity Beyond Nations
The ongoing war in Ukraine represents a flashpoint in global politics, capturing the attention of anarchists, socialists, and anti-war activists worldwide. As the bloodshed continues, accompanied by escalating rhetoric from all sides, anarchists are faced with a critical question: how should we respond? Revolutionary defeatism—an idea born from the revolutionary movements of the early 20th… Continue reading Revolutionary Defeatism and the Ukraine War: A Call for Solidarity Beyond Nations
Rejecting the False Choices of U.S. Elections for Real Change
As the U.S. presidential election hurtles toward its conclusion, the theatrical contest between candidates serves as a smokescreen, carefully constructed to obscure the underlying issues at stake. Corporate media and political elites eagerly amplify the rhetoric around which candidate is “better for the people” or “more progressive.” Yet, in truth, the differences between candidates like… Continue reading Rejecting the False Choices of U.S. Elections for Real Change
The Ultra-Rich Are Accelerating Climate Collapse While We Foot the Bill: An Oxfam Report Exposes the Ecocide of Capitalism
The numbers are in, and they’re a blistering indictment of the system we live under. The latest Oxfam report, Carbon Inequality Kills, lays bare the staggering reality: the world’s richest 50 billionaires are using up more carbon in just 90 minutes —through private jets, yachts, and pollutive investments— than most of us will in an… Continue reading The Ultra-Rich Are Accelerating Climate Collapse While We Foot the Bill: An Oxfam Report Exposes the Ecocide of Capitalism
Labour Day in New Zealand: A Day to Reflect, Resist, and Reimagine
As Labour Day rolls around in New Zealand, it’s worth remembering its origins—not as a mere day off, but as a reminder of the power of workers united against exploitation and in the pursuit of a fairer society. Originally intended to honour the struggle for an eight-hour workday, Labour Day highlights a history rich in… Continue reading Labour Day in New Zealand: A Day to Reflect, Resist, and Reimagine
Fight Back Together: Workers Take a Stand Against State and Capitalist Oppression
Across Aotearoa, thousands of workers from both the public and private sectors have risen up in a show of solidarity against a government that, once again, has demonstrated its commitment to the interests of capital over the lives and well-being of its people. The nationwide hui, Fight Back Together, organised by unions, highlights a growing… Continue reading Fight Back Together: Workers Take a Stand Against State and Capitalist Oppression
Golriz Ghahraman’s Shoplifting Appeal: Hypocrisy and the Double Standards of Privilege
Golriz Ghahraman, a Green Party MP and self-proclaimed champion of human rights, has once again found herself in the public spotlight—this time for appealing a shoplifting conviction. While many of her supporters rush to defend her, this incident reveals an uncomfortable truth about the hypocrisy and double standards that exist when public figures behave badly.… Continue reading Golriz Ghahraman’s Shoplifting Appeal: Hypocrisy and the Double Standards of Privilege
On Jacinda Ardern’s Honour from the British Crown
The news of Jacinda Ardern, a self-declared republican, accepting an honour from the British Crown feels like a betrayal of principles, especially for those of us committed to dismantling colonial and hierarchical systems. Ardern, who has in the past expressed support for New Zealand eventually becoming a republic, accepting recognition from the very institution that… Continue reading On Jacinda Ardern’s Honour from the British Crown