Category Archives: tyranny

Amir Ahmadi Arian: “Without them: In Iran, a revolution of the mind has already taken place”

Posted on November 1, 2022 by

“How can you tell if a society is in a revolutionary state? I wonder if you ever can. Everyone who remembers the 1979 revolution will tell you that up to the very last day, most people were living their lives as if nothing was happening. Iran today is not different. Intense, bloody clashes between protestors and the police are interspersed with days of calm. Everyday life goes on at the same time as massive protests. If you go out on the street, you can collect evidence for both an imminent revolution and total peace.”

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Basil Adra: “A day of civil disobedience in Shuafat Refugee Camp”

Posted on October 12, 2022 by

“Days into a near-total lockdown imposed by Israel, Palestinian residents of the East Jerusalem camp staged a mass strike and protest, only to be attacked by security forces.”

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David Hamblin: “We Are All Spartacus”

Posted on August 28, 2022 by

“Why has the story of Spartacus become important to leftists over the years? Because Spartacus showed what it would take for people to liberate themselves from violent systems of oppression.”

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Malcolm Nance: “The Republican Party Now Backs an Anti-Democratic Insurgency”

Posted on July 22, 2022 by

“By 2021, Trump transformed moderate republicanism into an openly radical fascist party advocating the elimination of democracy.”

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“Nicaragua Descends Into Autocratic Rule as Ortega Crushes Dissent”

Posted on November 8, 2021 by

“Daniel Ortega became a hero in Nicaragua for helping overthrow a notorious dictator. Now, 40 years later, he has become the kind of authoritarian leader he once fought against.  After methodically choking off competition and dissent, Mr. Ortega has all but ensured his victory in presidential elections on Sunday, representing a turn toward an openly dictatorial model that could set an example for other leaders across Latin America.”

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Seraj Assi: “It’s Obvious — Israel Is an Apartheid State”

Posted on May 11, 2021 by

‘There are no “clashes” occurring in Jerusalem between Israelis and Palestinians. What we’re seeing is the brutal reality of an occupying power exercising its military might over a people stripped of their human rights.’

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Brian Meeks: “How a Revolution on the Tiny Island of Grenada Shook the World”

Posted on March 14, 2021 by

“Revolutions are, inevitably, fraught periods of great danger and uncertainty. At their moment of triumph, the old order is temporarily prostrate, but there remains great hostility to the new regime both internally and internationally. The chances of initial consolidation and success are slim, and the very act of asserting authority in order to survive becomes the definitive and often negative signature of revolution.”

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CrimethInc.: “Why we Need Real Anarchy: Don’t Let Trump’s Minions Gentrify Revolt”

Posted on February 28, 2021 by

“The problem with the invasion of the Capitol was not that it was unlawful, undemocratic, or extremist, per se, but that it was an effort to concentrate oppressive power in the hands of an autocrat—which is precisely the opposite of anarchy. Direct action, militant tactics, and a critique of electoral politics will remain essential to movements against fascism and state violence. We must not let the far right associate them with tyranny, nor permit centrists to muddy the waters.”

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Daniel Herwitz: “Good ideals gone bad or bad ideals made good?”

Posted on September 2, 2020 by

“one wonders if freedom meant to them the freedom to take on the responsibility of creating an equitable and dignified society for all, or if in their heart of hearts freedom meant … freedom as a surge of power, power of self over others, power to command, power to become, to have things and control things.”

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“Belarus’ Lukashenko carries assault rifle as protesters demand his resignation at mass rally”

Posted on August 24, 2020 by

“Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Belarus’ capital city of Minsk over the weekend, demanding the resignation of President Alexander Lukashenko following his contested re-election earlier this month.  Demonstrators marched toward Lukashenko’s residence at the Independence Square on Sunday, brandishing red and white flags to symbolize their opposition to the president and chanting for the long-time ruler to step down and for new elections to be held.”

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