Racists, Reds and the Revolt on the Clyde, 1919
Submitted by Ed on Jan 23 2019 21:28
The story of a race riot that broke out in Glasgow, during the height of Red Clydeside militancy, when around 30 black sailors were chased out of the hiring yard by a mob of white sailors. Yet, rather than a spontaneous outburst of hatred, it was actually the culmination of nationalist and anti-migrant politics promoted within working-class organisations (such as the Independent Labour Party and the British Seafarers's Union) both before and even after the events.
The 1912 Leeds Anarchist Conference
Submitted by RobberBurns88 on Oct 23 2018 13:43
Carrying on a regional tradition common in the 1890s and early 1900s(for example in Scotland), anarchists met for what was the first known UK wide conference in 1912.
We here reproduce a text by Joseph Buckman who appears to be a historian of working class struggles and immigration especially of the jews.
Glasgow tenants union statement on Serco evictions of asylum seekers
Submitted by R Totale on Jul 31 2018 17:54
A statement from Living Rent, the tenants' union active in Glasgow, on Serco's eviction of vulnerable asylum seekers. You can also donate to an emergency appeal for the asylum seekers here.
Glasgow SDL Demo Confronted by Anti-Fascists
Submitted by AlfaGamma on Jul 25 2018 11:20
On Saturday the 21st of July, a coalition of militant anti-fascists came together to oppose the Scottish Defence League in Glasgow. This is an account of the day's events.
Milton, Rita (1924 – 2011)
Submitted by Battlescarred on May 9 2018 13:26
A short biography of Scottish anarchist Rita Milton
Solidarity (Glasgow)
Partial archive of the journal published by the Glasgow group of UK libertarian socialist group, Solidarity, from 1965.
Police out of Pride! 5 arrested at Glasgow Pride as Police Scotland lead the parade
Submitted by Ramona on Aug 21 2017 21:59
Five LGBT+ activists have been arrested after protesting police involvement in Glasgow Pride.
Interview with John Taylor Caldwell
Discussion by John Taylor Caldwell on some of the early developments in anarchism in Glasgow.
Scottish Anarchist -Fight the Rich, Not their wars
Leaflet and newsheet produced in 2001 against the Iraq War by numerous scottish anarchists and liberations including I believe the Scottish Federation of Anarchists(SFA).
1915: Glasgow Rent Strike
Submitted by Reddebrek on Jan 25 2017 18:16
IN 1915 overcrowding gave landlords in Glasgow took advantage and increased the rent and evicted thousands who couldn't pay. In response the women of the estates banded together and chased away the eviction agents.
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