The Leap in Paris

Mark your calendars on February 29, 2016 as “International Leap Day.” Early this December, Naomi Klein and the Leap Manifesto team joined thousands of activists and grassroots leaders from around the world during the UN climate negotiations in Paris. We were there to make clear that we refuse to leave our future in the hands of the… Read More The Leap in Paris

Seeing Through: John Holloway’s Crack Capitalism

This is another instalment in the series on “emptiness” as “seeing through” the institutional facades that construct the power of capital and the corporate state. The following is an excerpt from Sociologist John Holloway’s Crack Capitalism, a follow-up to his popular book, Changing the World Without Taking Power. Both are available for free download as pdfs. The following passage… Read More Seeing Through: John Holloway’s Crack Capitalism

BLM: DOJ Cuts Deal with Ferguson Police to Avoid Civil Rights Suit

Ferguson Nears Deal With Justice Dept. to Overhaul Police Force Mayor James Knowles III of Ferguson, Mo., announced the resignation of the police chief in March, shortly after a scathing report by the Justice Department. Jeff Roberson/Associated Press  WASHINGTON — Officials in Ferguson, Mo., have reached the outlines of a deal with the Justice Department that… Read More BLM: DOJ Cuts Deal with Ferguson Police to Avoid Civil Rights Suit

BPF & BLM: Charges Dropped Against Black Activists

1. Black Friday 14: Interfaith group joins push to Drop the Charges against Black Lives Matter activists Co-Directors Dawn and Katie, plus another BPFer, teamed up with interfaith leaders to get arrested at the Oakland courthouse, part of a strategy that succeeded in persuading the Oakland District Attorney to drop charges against Black Lives Matter activists,including Black Lives… Read More BPF & BLM: Charges Dropped Against Black Activists

DN: Protests in Paris for Stronger Climate Action Dec. 12

Listen especially for Iraq Veterans Against the War’s statements on the links between militarism and war and climate change, how “private contractor wars” are waged against people who are trying to stop fossil fuel extraction. They are saying war and climate damage are deeply linked, and peace activists and climate activists need to work together… Read More DN: Protests in Paris for Stronger Climate Action Dec. 12