repression

Russia: “network” case anti-fascists jailed for 6 to 18 years

Submitted by Gabriel Levy on Feb 11 2020 08:16

A military court yesterday convicted seven Russian anti-fascists of trumped-up charges in the “network” case, and sentenced them to between six and 18 years imprisonment. The trial of two more defendants continues in St Petersburg.

How can workers defy anti-strike legislation?

Canada Post workers celebrate after refusing work at Rosedale depot, 2019

An interview from Organizing Work looking at how Canadian postal workers have organized in defiance of anti-strike laws.

Crossing the United States Border: A Security Guide for Citizens and Non-Citizens

A guide from Crimethinc on how to stay safe when crossing national borders.

Emergency! Comrade Malik calls for our help: ‘Don’t allow the feds to assassinate me!’

Submitted by R Totale on Nov 20 2019 19:20

A short plea for help from Keith "Comrade Malik" Washington, an outspoken prison abolitionist organizer and IWW/IWOC member, along with some background. Previously published by the San Francisco Bay View and Abolition Media Worldwide.

The Astrakhan' shootings, March 1919

Submitted by Reddebrek on Nov 18 2019 02:01

Account of the bloody repression of striking workers in the industrial town of Astrakhan by the Bolsheviks.

Letter from four imprisoned women in Iran's Evin prison, September 2019

Painting by Inji Aflatoun

Letter from four imprisoned women in Iran's Evin prison, September 2019, translated from the original Farsi.

After Year of Mobilization on Both Sides of the Bars, California Prisons End ‘Gladiator Fights’ Program

Submitted by R Totale on Sep 28 2019 10:02
Loved ones of people impacted by integrated releases have been holding protests

Statement from Oakland Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee (IWOC) and family members of California prisoners on recent news announcing the end of the bloody “Gladiator Fight” program, known as “Incremental Release.”

Letter from imprisoned may day protesters in Iran's Gharchak prison

On May May first, there was a protest in front of the Iranian parliament. Police cracked down on protesters and arrested many individuals. After 126 days, three of them, all women, remain incarcerated. Two of these women are held in the Gharchak prison, infamous for it's harsh conditions and severe shortcomings. Recently, one of them wrote a letter regarding their situation.

Call to Support Dwayne & Jarreau of the Vaughn 17 at their sentencing, September 2019

An article from the Bay View appealing for solidarity as two defendants Staats await sentencing for the 2017 Vaughn prison uprising.

The Ghosts of Peterloo

Submitted by R Totale on Aug 25 2019 10:29

EP Thompson's landmark essay exonerating the Peterloo martyrs and incriminating the authorities.