Tag anarchism

Propaganda of the Deed

Michael Gerson of the Washington Post attempts to rewrite history: Since the days of Russian anarchist Mikhail Bakunin, radicals have talked of the “propaganda of the deed” — the use of dramatic, usually violent, acts to inspire the masses and…

Vigilantism is not Anarchism

Anarchism is not vigilantism. Seems that this would be a fairly easy concept to grasp and yet we have anarchists from all over celebrating vigilantism against an alleged perpetrator of sexual violence. This from the Twin Cities Indy Media: We…

Alan Moore on Anarchism

Alan Moore‘s brief, but compelling, description of anarchism. Learn more at Alan Moore was the writer of such graphic novels as V for Vendetta, Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Swamp Thing.

Emma Goldman

This excellent two-part series gives an overview of firebrand anarchist Emma Goldman. She was a national figure, attacked by Teddy Roosevelt and a young J. Edgar Hoover, and was jailed for opposing the draft in WW I. Deported to Russia,…