New kids on the blockade: thoughts on the new anti-racist, anti-police revolt

I have a lot of reading and research to do.

Cautiously pessimistic


As in previous weeks, I’ve spent a fair amount of time this week trying to keep up with the ongoing revolt against racism and police brutality in the US. As always, the Ferguson Fighting Fear With Fire page is worth keeping an eye on; beyond that, here’s a list of some interesting or interesting-looking sources I’ve found (haven’t had time to read all of these yet so can’t fully comment on their contents, but they all look worth checking out if you have the time):

One Four Seven: some notes on tactics and strategy from Durham’s recent anti-police marches (Trianarchy)
From Ferguson to Oakland (CrimethInc)
Why Break Windows? (CrimethInc)
Burning All Illusions Tonight (Unity & Struggle)
5 Ways to Build a Movement after Ferguson (Unity & Struggle)
Turn Up HTown: Reflections on Nov 25 Day of Action (Out of the Flames of Ferguson)
Burn Down the Prison: Race, Property…

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